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The Crucible: Pre-Reading Discussion Questions
Prior to reading the play The Crucible, I give my English 11 students 10-15 minutes to individually answer these pre-reading questions. The questions focus on the themes and topics that are present in the text, such as adultery, witchcraft, etc. Once students have answered the questions we go through each and I call on random kids to read their res...
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 12
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Langston Hughes�s "Mother to Son"
This worksheet features a copy of the poem and 7 post-reading questions.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 5
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"Cora Unashamed" Post-Reading Questions
I give this worksheet to students after we read Langston Hughes� short story "Cora Unashamed." Topics include: racism, America in the 1930�s, mixed race love. I have students individually answer the questions after we read. We then go through and discuss their responses. Enjoy!
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 2
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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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"The Sniper" Text & Questions
I use this worksheet to teach Liam O�Flaherty�s short story "The Sniper" to my English 10 students. We listen to the story and stop after each section to answer the questions and discuss our responses. The ending is surprising, and it has been a student favorite for years. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 17
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Benjamin Franklin�s Aphorisms
This is a great worksheet that gives middle and high school students a chance to practice paraphrasing and analyzing three of Benjamin Franklin�s famous Aphorisms from Poor Richard�s Almanack. I model paraphrasing the first Aphorism on the overhead, and then let students loose to choose three others that "speak to them." This activity took up a who...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 12
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Catcher in the Rye: Ch. 16 Post-Reading Q�s
I give students this worksheet to complete individually or in pairs after we finish reading chapter 16 of Catcher in the Rye. The questions focus on Holden�s fascination with the museum because it never changes, and how that relates to issues in his own life. The second page then asks students to reflect on their own lives and write about any fears...
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 6
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"The Tell-Tale Heart" Text and Questions
I play an audio of Edgar Allan Poe�s "The Tell-Tale Heart" and students listen and read along. Text is on the left of the worksheet. The comprehension questions are on in the right column, and I stop the audio at the end of each box. At that point we address the discussion questions-- either individually, in pairs, or as a class. The questions are ...
Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 49
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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