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FREEBIE – Sentence Combining: Greek Mythology Sampler Introduce sentence fluency through the epic lens of Greek mythology! This free sample set includes five rich sentence combining tasks featuring gods, heroes, and legendary moments from ancient myth. What’s Inside: 5 scaffolded combining sets focused on Zeus, Athena, Hades, Prometheus, and the Trojan War Challenge task: eliminate “be” verbs for extra style practice Perfect for bell ringers, warm-ups, or mythology enrichment Ideal for Grades

Film Analysis Starters — Use With Any Movie by Pen & PatternLooking for meaningful movie-day questions that go beyond plot? This flexible, no-prep handout helps students practice deep thinking and literary analysis skills—no matter what film you're watching. Perfect for: Sub plans Reflection after any movie Quick in-class writing Building film analysis skills in ELA Includes: 6 thought-provoking questions tied to character, theme, visual symbolism, and human nature Clean, easy-to-print stu

Hand out for students that applies to any TED talk and helps students learn the basics of analysis. They can practice identifying claims and analyzing how the speaker uses appeals.