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Petrarchan (Italian) Sonnet Writing Assignment
After studying Longfellow�s sonnet "The Cross of Snow" and others, I have students write their own Petrarchan (Italian) sonnet. This assignment is a challenge, because the requirements call for students to include literary devices such as similes and metaphors, while sticking to 14 lines/ 10 syllables per line. Before students begin, I make sure to...
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 1
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"The Lottery" Essay Assignment
After reading Shirley Jackson�s story "The Lottery" I assign my English 11 students this 5 paragraph response to literature essay. The first page consists of directions and requirements, and the second page is an essay checklist for students who might need extra support. The purpose of the assignment is to write a literary analysis of Jackson�s use...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 9
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Independent & Dependent Clauses Worksheet
I use this worksheet/packet to teach independent vs. dependent (subordinate) clauses. I guide instruction through each section as follows: I model the first 1-2 problems, we do the next few together as a class, students do the next few in pairs, and the final few individually as a "ticket out the door." I make sure to have a copy of the worksheet o...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 20
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Coyote Finishes His Work: Mythology Questions
After listening to the American Indian myth "Coyote Finishes His Work," I have my English 11 students individually answer these reading comprehension questions. Then, we go through each question and discuss their responses as a class. This is one of two myths I teach as a part of my unit on early American Lit. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 1
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"A Rose for Emily" Text & Questions
I use this worksheet to teach William Faulkner�s story "A Rose for Emily." It takes 2-3 48 minute periods to complete. After we read each section, we stop and address the questions to the right. A great story with a Gothic twist!
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 24
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Self-Reliance: Response to Literature Essay
After my English 11 students read and discuss Ralph Waldo Emerson�s famous essay "Self-Reliance" I assign them this 5 paragraph response to literature essay. The point is for them to analyze one of Emerson�s philosophical beliefs and back it up with 2 quotations from the text in each body paragraph. Enjoy!
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 6
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Song of Myself: Poem Assignment
After reading excerpts of Walt Whitman�s famous poem "Song of Myself" I give my English 11 students this poem writing assignment. It�s a great way for kids to focus on what makes them unique. Enjoy!
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 9
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Catcher in the Rye: Ch. 12-15 Quiz
A 2 page, 20 point quiz assessing students� understanding of the key vocabulary, events, and characters in chapters 12-15 of Catcher in the Rye. Enjoy!
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 11
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The Raven: Text & Questions
After listening to Edgar Allan Poe�s famous poem "The Raven" I display this worksheet on the whiteboard and also give students a copy. Because of the difficult language, we answer the questions together as a class. This worksheet gives students an opportunity to practice identifying internal rhyme, tone, mood, and descriptive imagery. I usually fol...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 42
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"The Feather Pillow" Text & Questions
I use this worksheet to teach Horacio Quiroga�s horror story "The Feather Pillow." Text is on the left, and questions are on the right. I play the audio of the story, and stop after each section. At that point students answer the questions and we discuss their responses. A creepy story with a grotesque ending!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 15
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American Romanticism: 1800-1860
I use this PowerPoint to give my English 11 students background information on American Romanticism prior to beginning our unit. They take notes on what they see, and there is a quiz at the end of the unit. Enjoy!
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 39
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Epic Poems & Homer�s Odyssey
I show this PowerPoint before my English 9 students begin reading Homer�s Odyssey. It gives them a great visuals of Homer, Odysseus� journey, and the strange creatures he encounters. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 12
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Romeo & Juliet Pre-Reading Survey
I use this PowerPoint to get my English 9 students interested in the idea of reading Romeo and Juliet. Each slide features a controversial question or statement that reflects themes in the play, such as: "You should choose your boyfriend or girlfriend over your family." After I put up each slide, I ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Downloads: 18
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The Puritans & Jon Edwards: Background Information
I show this PowerPoint to give students background information on The Puritans and Jon Edwards prior to us reading his sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." The first portion of this PowerPoint on The Puritans can also be shown prior to reading The Crucible. Feel free to adapt as necessary....
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 21
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An Introduction to William Shakespeare
I use this PowerPoint to give my English 9 students background information on William Shakespeare, his achievements, and the time in which he lived. I have students take notes and then quiz them on the information afterward. This is often followed by the reading of one of his plays or sonnets. Enjoy...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 78
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The Power of Persuasion: Rhetorical Devices
I use this PowerPoint to teach my English 11 students about Rhetorical Devices prior to beginning our unit. During this unit we read non-fiction pieces and analyze the Rhetorical Devices used in each. It was very helpful, and students did enjoy learning how to identify/use these devices because they...
Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Downloads: 17
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Christopher Columbus Background Information
I use this PowerPoint to give my English 11 students background information before reading and comparing two different texts about Christopher Columbus. This can be used for history lessons as well. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 34
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The Trojan War
I show this PowerPoint prior to beginning Homer�s Odyssey with my English 9 students. It gives them an idea of the type of war Odysseus was fighting in, why it started, etc. The kids really liked it-- enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 25
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American Gothicism: The Darker Side of Romantic Literature
I use this PowerPoint to give my English 11 students background information on American Gothicism (both architecture and literature). I also give information on Edgar Allan Poe, who was the author of focus for this 3 week unit. It�s great to do after American Romanticism, as Gothicism is the latter ...
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 44
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Genetically Modified Foods PowerPoint
I�ve created this PowerPoint to introduce the topic of genetically modified foods prior to students beginning an argumentative essay writing unit on the topic. The last slide is a quickwrite to get their thoughts flowing about the issue. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Downloads: 68
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