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A Theme Is...

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Colorful contemporary images contained in a PowerPoint presentation will capture the attention of class members and model for them the how to distinguish between the subject and the theme of a work. A great want to introduce this...
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Curated OER

Freak the MIghty: Anticipation Guide

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Friendship, family, and violence are the subjects of an anticipation guide designed to accompany Rodman Philbrick's young adult novel, Freak the Mighty. Individuals complete the included guide, discuss their responses in groups, and then...
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Curated OER

Lincoln is in the House! ("Name-Dropping" Poems and the Power of Connotation)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
“What’s in a name?” Just about everything. Barack Obama, Vincent van Gogh, Justin Bieber. Famous names evoke a multitude of reactions and poets often use the names of famous people in their works precisely because names carry...
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Curated OER

What is a Metaphor? - Examples, Definition & Types

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Metaphors, the definition of, types of, and examples of, are the subject of a short video that models for viewers this grand poobah of literary terms. Colorful images and animations are used to illustrate the connections between...
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Eastland FFA

Grapes of Wrath Movie Questions

For Students 9th - 12th
John Ford's 1940 film version of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath is the subject of a 23-question worksheet designed to accompany a viewing of the film. The questions not only focus viewers on events, but also ask them to make...
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College of New Rochelle

Latin Worksheet: Horace, Ode 1.5

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
Take a look at Horace's "Ode 1.5" from Carmina in depth with an analysis worksheet. Included on the first page is the original Latin version of the verses as well as a literal translation. Pupils respond to questions relating to sounds,...
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Tone Worksheet 5

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
A speaker's attitude toward his or her subject matter determines the tone of a piece of literature. Interpret the tone of four different poems, as well as their meanings, with supporting textual details.
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EngageNY

Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 2, Lesson 2

For Teachers 9th Standards
Continue a thoughtful analysis of Sophocles' Oedipus the King by discussing the importance of dialogue within the play's structure. Ninth graders examine how Oedipus speaks about himself to his subjects and Creon before recording their...
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Westford Academy

Universal Themes in Literature

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Although dated in appearance, this PowerPoint presents current content in how learners can identity a theme, main idea, subject, and topic. The information is formatted for easy note taking, but offers no explanation of the themes...
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Curated OER

John Donne's Poetry Worksheet

For Students 10th - 12th
Concluding a study of metaphysical poetry? Challenge John Donne scholars with a learning exercise that asks them to identify the subject of several of his poems, to interpret lines, to find examples of metaphysical conceits, and to...
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Curated OER

Compare and Contrast Poems vs. Lyrics

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Combine your pupils' love of music with their growing knowledge of poetry! First, have them bring in their favorite songs for a discussion on word choice and literary devices. Then, use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the...
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Introduction To Literary Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore the fascinating ways in which authors use specific literary devices to create interesting and realistic texts. Using non-fiction articles with the subject of rogue waves, an excerpt from The Perfect Storm, by Sebastian Junger,...
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Curated OER

A Christmas Carol Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
"God bless us...every one!" The touching tale of A Christmas Carol is the subject of this quiz. Ten mostly multiple-choice questions are structured as fairly simple reading comprehension.
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The Scarlet Letter

For Teachers 7th - 12th
The Scarlet Letter is a treasure trove of topics awaiting exploration by readers of Nathaniel Hawthorne's romantic opus. Whether looking for imagery (light/dark, mirror, scarlet letters), symbols (static or evolving), ironies, etc.,...
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Curated OER

Nightjohn: Directed Reading Thinking Activity

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Your readers will “get to wanting” and will want to know things about Nightjohn with a DRTA activity based on Gary Paulsen’s novel. Introduce the book by asking class members to examine the cover and to make predictions about the subject...
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Austin Independent School District

Social Studies Strategies: Concept of a Definition Map

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Model for your class members how to use a definition map to make connections between new words and prior knowledge. Although the strategy is designed for social studies classes, the approach can be use at any grade level and in any...
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Disease Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the bubonic plague including disease facts, the time frame of outbreaks and the impact it had on society. They examine the work of Edgar Allen Poe and write an essay explaining why the plague was a subject of interest...
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Curated OER

Stories That Really Add Up

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars, in groups, develop math lessons for younger students that each stems from a popular student story. Group members individually develop lessons for other subject areas based on their group's story, creating...
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Sentence Structure in Siddhartha: Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences

For Teachers 9th Standards
While wisdom may not be communicated, knowledge of sentence structures certainly can. Teach young grammarians the power of syntax with a instructional activity that uses Herman Hesse's Siddhartha as a mentor text. Learners first rewrite...
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Curated OER

Worksheet 1: Reading: Lara's Blog

For Students 3rd - Higher Ed
Because of its interesting subject matter, this reading passage about one person's experience during a hurricane is compelling. In the 14 question activity students are exposed to rich vocabulary and thought-provoking material. It could...
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Curated OER

Much Ado About Nothing: Fun Trivia Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
This student-made online, interactive quiz requires identifying the speaker of quotes from Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. While you may want to use it as a reference, the format and subject of some prompts are questionable.
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Santa Clara County Office of Education

The Rainbow Fish: Activities for Parents to Do with Children at Home

For Teachers Pre-K - Higher Ed
The Rainbow Fish, Marcus Pfister's award-winning story about the joys of sharing, is the inspiration for this resource loaded with fun. Suggestions for language and language arts, math, science, and social studies activities are included...
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Robert Frost Farm

Socratic Seminar Format Overview

For Teachers 4th - 12th Standards
Whether new to the Socratic seminar format or an experienced veteran of the popular discussion technique, you'll find much to like in a five-page, richly detailed packet that not only details the prep necessary, the process, and the...
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Curated OER

Poetry: What's on Your Plate?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create original poetry on the subject of food.  For this poetry writing lesson, students use sensory details about a food item to create a class poem.  Students then write short poems with one sensory detail and add another...

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