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Download this resource for your character study needs! "Character Study: Vision Board Project" can be used as summative assessment for characterization for grade levels 9 to 12. This fully editable resource includes:Assignment overviewHard and soft requirements (tailor these to your students!)Student submission checklistProficient exemplarFull rubricSimply download, edit as you wish, and present to students. If you enjoyed this resource, leave a positive comment down below! Any and all reviews a

"1984" is a sharply poignant novel that explores how a totalitarian society collapses every vein of freedom its citizens possess. This slideshow includes 77 fully editable slides that center student learning on the themes of the novel and how they develop alongside the plot and characters. Notable features: contextual significance analysis guidepostsdiscussion role cards (listed separately for FREE)thematic keyword pairing activity (listed separately for FREE)ministry slogan competitionmodern p

Download this resource for your novel study needs! This bundle includes... "The Handmaid's Tale - Novel Study Unit Presentation Slides" includes slides to facilitate close reading and engagement for a 1.5~2 month long novel study, depending on grade level. Presentation Slides include:Paired text analysis to Charlotte Perkins Stetson's "The Yellow Wallpaper"Genre exploration - dystopian fictionEpigraph studyClose reading - spaces and movement in THTThemed group discussion - class and hierarchy,

Download this resource for your novel study needs! "The Handmaid's Tale - Novel Study Unit Presentation Slides" includes slides to facilitate close reading and engagement for a 1.5~2 month long novel study, depending on grade level. Presentation Slides include:Paired text analysis to Charlotte Perkins Stetson's "The Yellow Wallpaper"Genre exploration - dystopian fictionEpigraph studyClose reading - spaces and movement in THTThemed group discussion - class and hierarchy, control and surveillance

Download this resource for your 1984 summative assessment needs! "1984 - Inquiry Presentation Summative Assessment Package" includes both the Summative Assessment Instruction Sheet and the Full Rubric to give students a detailed overview of what skills they must demonstrate through the inquiry process and presentation to achieve proficiency. Proficiency levels are set to align with the B.C. Curriculum. Includes curricular competency, student checklist, detailed project criteria and comment sec

"Humour, Satire, and Irony" is a multimodal unit that pulls threads from literature, media, and real life situations to immerse students in gaining a fuller understanding of why humour, satire, and irony works and how they function to persuade viewers. This slideshow includes 41 fully editable slides that focus student learning on building foundations before practical application. Notable features: "Big Ideas" and "Skills" from the B.C. curriculumWhat is satire? Satirical elements and features

Download this resource for your novel study simulation needs! "1984 - Class Simulation Package" includes resources to set up a simulation of a totalitarian society for students to experience--albeit briefly--life through the protagonist Winston's eyes. Students will take on various roles including outer party members, proles, and the thought police to bring the simulation to life: Simulation Intro Slides...Sets the stage and creates a sense of intrigue for your students as they walk into class.

Download this resource for your novel study needs! "The Handmaid''s Tale - Character Study Slides + Jigsaw Activity" includes slides on each main character of the novel alongside key questions to anchor student discussion and provoke critical thinking on the character's larger role in the plot. Jigsaw Activity:Want to run a jigsaw style character study with your class but don’t know how? Simply print out the first slide of each featured character from the character study slideshow and tape them

"A Coyote Columbus Story" is a poignant short story written by Thomas King that playfully explores the notions of indigeneity and ownership through storytelling and humour. This slideshow includes 21 fully editable slides that center student learning on the themes of the short story and how they develop alongside the plot and characters. Notable features: "Big Ideas" and "Curricular Competencies" from the B.C. curriculumBrief overview of effective annotation pointsAuthor profileCoyote: origin &

"Indian Horse" is a beautifully written novel that demands heart and precision when unpacking its themes. This slideshow includes 31 fully editable slides that center student learning on the themes of the novel and how they develop alongside the plot and characters. Notable features: "Big Ideas" and "Curricular Competencies" from the B.C. curriculumPossible text pairing with Drew Hayden Taylor's "Pretty Like a White Boy""Redesign for Reconciliation" sports team mascot group projectNewspaper sy

"Indian Horse" is a beautifully written novel that demands heart and precision when unpacking its themes. This resource includes 2 student-centered projects that center student learning on the themes of the novel and how they develop alongside the plot and characters. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ The midpoint... " Newspaper symbolism project": Students apply their understanding of symbols and symbolism from the first half of the nov

Download this resource for your 1984 summative assessment needs! "1984 - Inquiry Presentation Summative Assessment Full Rubric" accompanies the Summative Assessment Instruction Sheet resource to give students a detailed overview of what skills they must demonstrate through the inquiry process and presentation to achieve proficiency. Proficiency levels are set to align with the B.C. Curriculum. Includes comment section on the backside for student feedback.Simply download, print, and distribute t

Download this resource for your 1984 summative assessment needs! "1984 - Inquiry Presentation Summative Assessment Instruction Sheet" outlines themed research foci based on George Orwell's 1984 and prompts students to engage in a self-directed inquiry process. This project is meant to take place over a few weeks with the expectation that students complete most of their research outside of class time. Includes a student checklist for essential project elements that align with the full rubric.Simp

Download this resource for your novel study simulation needs! "1984 - Simulation Role Slips" accompanies a simulation of a totalitarian society for students to experience--albeit briefly--life through the protagonist Winston's eyes. Students will take on various roles including outer party members, proles, and the thought police to bring the simulation to life: Each role includes a specific objective to achieve, listed clearly on each role slip.Students draw their fate (or receive their roles a

Download this resource for your novel study simulation needs! "1984 - Simulation Infraction slips" accompanies a simulation of a totalitarian society for students to experience--albeit briefly--life through the protagonist Winston's eyes. Students will take on various roles including outer party members, proles, and the thought police to bring the simulation to life: Cut apart and place infraction slips in an easily accessible spot in the class. Print multiples of the file to make sure the Thou

Download this free resource for your close reading/small group discussion needs! "1984 - Simulation Intro Slides" anchors a simulation of a totalitarian society for students to experience--albeit briefly--life through the protagonist Winston's eyes. Students will take on various roles including outer party members, proles, and the thought police to bring the simulation to life: Each role includes a specific objective to achieveSimply download and present to students. If you enjoyed this resour

Download this free resource to spread some holiday cheer through making Christmas crafts! " Build-A-Stocking Christmas Craft (cut + paste!)" is a simple yet nostalgic winter craft activity that is practically mess-free. Students love choosing the Christmas elements they like and creating their own stocking with all the seasonal icons. * Want to personalize the stocking even more? Look no further--this resource includes a complete alphabet set for spelling initials, names, or signature holida

Download this free resource for your student group discussion needs! "Build-a-school-system" is a low stakes group activity for teachers to support student group collaboration and build rapport either at the start/end of the school year, or use to supplement a relevant Humanities topic. This activity is intended for students to critically consider the makeup of a school system and how each component is valued differently. Opportunities to extend learning include: brainstorming the value of

Download this free resource for your close reading/small group discussion needs! "1984 - Novel Study Thematic Keyword Pairings" supports close reading by narrowing down all the themes from 1984 and centering literary analysis around a specific scene/quote from the novel. Students adopt each group task card, investigate, and present their findings at the end of the activity. You may arrange a brief presentation or gallery walk as a way to share findings and cement understanding.Supplements cl

Download this free resource for your close reading/small group discussion needs! "1984 - Novel Study Discussion Role Cards" ups student accountability during group discussions by anchoring each student to a specific role. Students use the cards to guide and extend analytical thinking by bringing in existing knowledge and cross-curricular connections. Document student roles and rotate cards for each subsequent group discussion and bask in your students' thoughtful contributions!Simply download