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Before watching Newsies, students can complete this 24-question, 12-point Webquest to learn more about the historical context of the movie. The four categories are Key Terms, Child Labor, 1899 History, and Pulitzer/Hearst. Sources are linked in the directions for each section and a key is provided.

Instructions and a planning chart for writing an Ode poem.

Worksheet for Chapter 5 of The Outsiders on "Nothing Gold Can Stay."

Students choose three questions to answer which make a Tic-Tac-Toe win. They must use textual evidence to respond about the play itself and Shakespeare's plays in general.

A worksheet to be filled out while watching two TED Talks on speaking effectively and being a better listener.

Introductory activity using notes and Youtube videos to understand concepts of the voice.

This graphic organizer is to compare and contrast two texts.

This worksheet encourages close reading of the song "If I Die Young" to pair with "The Lady of Shalott."

Chart to guide students in setting SMART goals.

Students choose an article to answer questions on from the "Good News" section of Newsela. This assignment can be completed digitally.

"Nothing Gold Can Stay" and a final essay that relates to The Outsiders

Use this worksheet with any piece of writing for students to analyze the audience.