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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! "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

"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 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 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