Category Archives : LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS

Death of a Salesman (No prep required)

Romeo and Juliet – A No Prep Unit

Total Pages 68 pages

Answer Key Included with rubric

Teaching Duration 3 Weeks

Opinion Letter with the Novel Holes

This entry was posted in 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MISC. LESSONS and tagged English Language Arts Graphic Organizers guided reading books Handouts literature No Prep Writing-Expository on February 12, 2019 by teachingmadeeasy123 (updated on February 12, 2019)

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The Opinion Letter with the Novel Holes

Appropriate for grades 7 to 9, students learn how to recognize and write a supported opinion using Louis Sachar’s novel “Holes.”

The bundle includes:

-An activity sheet on “What is a Supported Opinion?” (with answer key)

-Instructions on how to write an effective opinion letter

-The evaluation which contains the instruction sheet and list of topics (that were selected for students of different needs. Students who are high achieving might select one of the more complex topics, while a student who struggles can choose a more obvious one.)

-An evaluation grid is included along with evaluation expectations

-All writing process directions and sheets are included (Pre-Writing or Brainstorming sheet and a Paragraph Organizer)

-Also included is an example of the writing process from beginning to end to help students fully understand what the task entails. (Pre-Writing sheet, Paragraph Organizer and the final draft, which includes format expectations.)

It really is teaching made easy! Print it and go!

Ten pages in PDF format are included.

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The Elevator Short Story Mini Unit

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Super Hero Themed Parts of Speech Posters (FREE)

FREE Parts of Speech Grammar Circles (Superhero Themed)

Sentences – Grammar Circles for easy and effective grammar

Spelling Flip Book

Rubrics Self-Evaluation

Fish Bowl Evaluation Bundle

Opinion Piece Bundle

How to Write a Paragraph

ELA Literature Study Unit to Use with ANY Work of Literature

Total Pages 10 pages

Answer Key Included with rubric

Teaching Duration 4 days

Thesis Writing Poster

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 9th Grade LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MISC. LESSONS and tagged Bulletin Board Ideas English Language Arts Graphic Organizers No Prep Posters Writing Essays Writing-Expository on February 11, 2019 by teachingmadeeasy123 (updated on February 11, 2019)

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As any English teacher can tell you, the thesis statement is the most important part of the essay. It defines the arguments and orients the reader. Unfortunately, many students have difficulty with the thesis statement. This is why I have created the “7 Steps to Writing an Effective Thesis Statement” poster.

The poster is a step by step guide on how to write the thesis starting with selecting a topic the student understands and walks them through the process until the end.

I am making the poster available in different formats for facility of use in the classroom:

– The first format measures 70 cm (27.6 inches) (easy printing) PDF

– The second format measure 97 cm (38.2) – information can be more easily read from further away (easy printing) PDF

– One smaller poster PDF

– An image format JPEG

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Thesis Writing Activity with PowerPoint Presentation

Thesis Writing Activity with PowerPoint Presentation

Total Pages 4 different formats of posters

Answer Key N/A

Teaching Duration N/A

Hamlet Guess Who? Game

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 9th Grade FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MISC. LESSONS and tagged activities English Language Arts fun stuff literature No Prep Reading on February 10, 2019 by teachingmadeeasy123 (updated on February 10, 2019)

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Guess Who? Game for Hamlet is a great way to familiarize students with characters. Included is a game card, the characters cards to cut out, and an instruction sheet. See preview for more details.

The fun thing about this game is that the game changes as the reading progresses. It’s a great way for students to learn characterization and have fun at the same time.

Spice up your Hamlet unit and incorporate a fun and meaningful activity.

This activity is part of a larger unit:
Hamlet Unit (No prep – Complete Unit)

It’s teaching made easy!

Total Pages 4 pages

Answer Key N/A

Teaching Duration N/A

Learning to read sounds in French

This entry was posted in 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs HOME Kindergarten LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MISC. LESSONS PreKindergarten and tagged activities French fun stuff No Prep vocabulary on February 9, 2019 by teachingmadeeasy123 (updated on February 9, 2019)

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Les sons – from my Learn to Read series features 96 flashcards to help students learn French. The cards teach students the different sounds as well as vocabulary with pictures to facilitate the reading process.

The following sounds are highlighted:

– ch – ou – ui – en, em – an – au
– eau – in – om – ein – oi – on
– eu – gu – gn – ai – ei – er
– qu – ille – ail – eille – euille –
– ien – illon

It’s teaching made easy!

Total Pages 90 pages

Answer KeyDoes not apply

Teaching Duration N/A

Spelling Flip Book

This entry was posted in 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MISC. LESSONS and tagged EFL - ESL - ELD English Language Arts fun stuff Graphic Organizers interactive notebooks No Prep Spelling on February 8, 2019 by teachingmadeeasy123 (updated on February 8, 2019)

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The Spelling Flip Book is designed to help young learners become familiar with spelling rules and to incorporate them into their work.

Students can color and personalize their flip books to enhance the spelling learning experience.

I always like encouraging my students to use their flip books as reference sheets when they are working to promote good spelling habits. The goal is that eventually, by using the flip book when working, the student will begin to remember common errors made in the past and correct them. I have had much success with this strategy in my classes.

I’ve also included a color copy and an answer key – a total of 18 pages.

It’s teaching made easy!

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Death of a Salesman (No prep required)

Poetry Unit for Senior Students (NO PREP)

Seasonal Writing Prompt Bundle – NO PREP

Total Pages 18 pages Answer Key Included

Teaching Duration N/A

FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “FREEBIE St. Patrick’s Day Writing Prompt – NO PREP”

This entry was posted in 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS St. Patrick's Day and tagged free on February 8, 2019 by Patrice Manchola (updated on February 4, 2019)

by Reading and Writing Redhead

1st – 3rd Grade

FREEBIE St. Patrick’s Day Writing Prompt – NO PREP

Need a writing prompt for St. Patrick’s Day? Grab this freebie where students will be writing about what they would like to find at the end of the rainbow. A checklist is also included so children can assess their own work and for accountability. I have also included both Handwriting without Tears and regular lined papers. Just print and go!

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Short Story Bundle Unit Plan

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MISC. LESSONS and tagged activities close reading English Language Arts Graphic Organizers Handouts literature No Prep on February 7, 2019 by teachingmadeeasy123 (updated on February 7, 2019)

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The Short Story Bundle is 4 short story mini-units for the price of one. See the preview for more details.

Seventh Grade Short Story Mini Unit is a great way to start any literature unit. Suitable from grade seven to ten, this unit reviews literary elements and allows students to practice identifying all important elements.

The unit includes:

-A Copy of the short story

-An anticipation reading guide

-a two-page literary element cheat sheet

-plot graph

-word wall

-Character trait explanation sheet

-Characterization activity

-Writing evaluation (or activity) with evaluation sheet

-Comprehensive answer key for all activities.

18 pages total

“The Elevator” Short Story Mini-Unit is a one-stop-shop for teaching the short story. Other than photocopies, all of the work has been done for you.

This mini-unit is suitable for grades 7 through 10 and includes:

-a copy of the short story

-questions for comprehension

-a plot chart organizer

-activity to help students discover the author’s purpose for writing

-an instructional sheet on how to develop themes (with a practical example)

-an instructional sheet on how to develop a theme in paragraph form

-a graphic organizer to help students organize their paragraphs

-an example of a completed graphic organizer to plan the paragraph

-an example of a paragraph for “The Elevator.”

-a comprehensive answer key for all handouts

-a three-day lesson plan to accompany the story

This short story mini-unit features Shirley Jackson’s short story “Charles.” Appropriate for grades 7 to 10, the lessons focus on the development of theme and paragraphs.

Included in the mini-unit is:

• A copy of the short story

• A prediction chart

• An anticipation guide

• Activity sheet (select important passages in the text for theme and paragraph support)

• Author’s purpose activity sheet

• How to develop a theme sheet with an example

• A graphic organizer to help students plan their paragraph

• An answer key for all activities

• 3-day lesson plan for easy planning

16 pages total

The Rain Rain Go Away Mini Unit includes all materials to teach this short story. Students also get the opportunity to be creative and collaborate with others in the creative process. This unit is always a hit in my class.

The resource includes:

-An anticipation guide

-A copy of the short story

-Questions for comprehension

-Plot graph activity

-Information sheet on characterization and an accompanying activity

-A personal word wall to improve students’ vocabulary and understanding

-A comprehensive answer key for all activities

Also included are two evaluations with evaluation grids:

-An individual evaluation where the student must write an alternate ending to the story

-A group evaluation where students must work collaboratively to produce an alternate ending

24 pages total

Individual Short Story Mini-Units:

The Elevator Short Story Mini Unit

Rain, Rain, Go Away Short Story Mini Unit

Seventh Grade Mini Unit

Charles Short Story Mini Unit

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How to Write a Paragraph

ELA Literature Study Unit to Use with ANY Work of Literature

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Total Pages 74 pages

Answer Key Included with rubri

Teaching Duration 2 Weeks

Senior Language Arts Learning Goals Posters

This entry was posted in 12th Grade FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MISC. LESSONS and tagged Activboard Activities English Language Arts No Prep Reading Syllabi Writing on February 6, 2019 by teachingmadeeasy123 (updated on February 6, 2019)

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Senior Language Arts Learning Goals Poster

Learning goals are important for our students’ education and learning. When we have a goal in mind when teaching, everything else serves a specific purpose, and everything seems to fall into place. As teachers, we are asked to display these learning goals in our classroom, but for me, this wasn’t possible.

With 30 plus students in my class, I didn’t have time to write my learning goals on chart paper or display them on the board. Hmmm… what’s a girl to do?

I created these posters to make my life, as well as yours, easier. This bundle offers ALL of the senior, (grade 12) goals and is in line with the Common Core as well as the Canadian curriculums.

The bundle includes:

– A 14-page checklist of all of the learning goals, which can help the teacher keep track of what’s been covered and what hasn’t.

– 55 Learning Goal posters (8×11) that can easily be posted on the bulletin board or the chalkboard at the front of the class.

These posters allow students to track learn the focus of the lesson.

Three strands are covered: (with the focus of each poster clearly indicated)
1) Reading and Interpretation
2) Writing and Representation
3) Oral and Oral-Visual Communication

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Thesis Writing Activity with PowerPoint Presentation

Total Pages 64 pages

Answer Key N/A

Teaching Duration N/A

FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “Lucky Unlucky ELA Card Game – Editable”

This entry was posted in 1st Grade 2nd Grade Kindergarten LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS PreKindergarten St. Patrick's Day and tagged free on February 6, 2019 by Patrice Manchola (updated on February 4, 2019)

by KinderKay

Pre-Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

This game can be used for many concepts. Type sight words, CVC words, CVCe words, or concept words onto the editable card templates. To add a challenge to the game, create “Einstein cards. These are cards with a more difficult word or concept. When kids pick a LUCKY card, they get another turn. When kids pick an UNLUCKY card, they lose a turn. Cards are worth points. At the end of the game, students count their point. The student with the most points wins. This game can be used as a St. Patricks Day game, but can also be used year round. Because it is editable, words and concepts can be changed for differentiation and practice.

DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW TO GET A CLOSER LOOK AT THE COMPONENTS.

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The Yellow Wallpaper Mini-Unit

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 9th Grade College FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs HOME LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MISC. LESSONS and tagged Assessment close reading English Language Arts Graphic Organizers Lesson Plans (Bundled) No Prep Short Stories on February 5, 2019 by teachingmadeeasy123 (updated on February 5, 2019)

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This lesson is suitable for grades 9 to 12.

60 pages and 19 slides total in this unit.

See below for further details.

Two evaluations are also included: (All evaluations are available Word and PDF format to suit students’ needs.)

· One evaluation is a creative writing assignment where students assume the voice of a man during the 1890’s responding to Mary Wollstonecraft’s views on women’s rights.

· Also included is an analysis evaluation where students must develop one of the themes from the work. (A sample answer is provided with rubric)

A comprehensive answer key is provided for all work.

Please see the preview for a more visual explanation.

Total Pages 60 pages and 19 slides

Answer Key Included with rubric

Teaching Duration 1 Week

Speech Evaluation with drop down boxes

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade College FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MISC. LESSONS and tagged Assessment classroom forms English Language Arts No Prep Other (Social Studies - History) Social Studies - History on February 4, 2019 by teachingmadeeasy123 (updated on February 4, 2019)

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Please note that this document does not work with a Mac computer. Automated Comment Generator for SPEECHES

This document has been created to help teachers evaluate students during the speech evaluation. It is created in a Microsoft Word document so that you can easily modify it to suit your particular classroom needs. (You also have the option to copy and paste the entire page, or certain elements.) The document is completely modifiable, even the comments. The “grunt work” has been done for you.

This quickens the evaluation process and will help the teacher to write down information more quickly. This particular document has been embedded with drop down boxes with comments on: elements of persuasion and argumentation, communication, the quality of information, the quality of sources, and the quality of visual aids.

Please see the preview for a better idea of how this product can help you to assess your students.It’s teaching made easy!

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Total Pages 1 page

Answer KeyN/A

Teaching Duration N/A

FREE Thesis Writing Activity

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 9th Grade FREE LESSONS FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MISC. LESSONS and tagged English Language Arts Lesson Plans (Individual) No Prep worksheets Writing Essays Writing-Expository on February 3, 2019 by teachingmadeeasy123 (updated on February 3, 2019)

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Thesis writing is often an abstract concept for students and it is one of the most important things to know when writing an essay.

This FREE activity will help students to correct problematic thesis statements, while learning how to compose their own.

There are lessons for two periods prepared for you :

1) Attempting to write a thesis statement based on the following topic: Do we have the right to play God when it comes to human life?

2) Group activity where students must identify the weaknesses in 5 thesis statements and rewrite them to make them better.

Included:

– A comprehensive lesson plan (two days)
– The Student Activity Sheet
– Comprehensive Answer Sheet

5 pages total

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Thesis Writing Activity with PowerPoint Presentation

Total Pages 5 pages

Answer Key Included

Teaching Duration 2 days

FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “Columbine 20/20 Interview Documentary with Sue Klebold Viewing Guide, Sub Plan”

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 9th Grade LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS and tagged free on February 2, 2019 by Patrice Manchola (updated on January 30, 2019)

by Julie Faulkner

9th – 12th Grade

In this poignant and honest interview with Diane Sawyer on ABC’s 20/20, Sue Klebold shares and answers the tough questions on people’s hearts and minds regarding the Columbine massacre. Viewing this documentary is essential if you are studying Dave Cullen’s nonfiction piece Columbine, but it is also an excellent documentary to watch for the historical connection and valuable message it shares. Students explore not only the content and characterization presented in this heart-felt documentary, but also they will analyze and connect with themes that transcend any tragedy.

This is a no prep activity. Several free links are provided with access to youtube.com. **Includes my exclusive print and go Super Simple Step by Step Sub Plan Form!!**

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Free: Developing Themes in Literature

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade College FREE LESSONS FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs HOME LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MISC. LESSONS and tagged activities English Language Arts Handouts literature No Prep on February 1, 2019 by teachingmadeeasy123 (updated on February 1, 2019)

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This handout has been created to help both teachers and students learn how to develop themes in literature properly. This can be such an abstract concept for some students. Hopefully, this FREE handout will demystify theme development.

This handout includes step by step instructions on how to develop a theme in paragraph form.

I hope you enjoy it!

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Total Pages 1 page

Answer Key N/A

Teaching Duration N/A

FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “AAC Core Word Tips from A to Z P is for Planning”

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade Kindergarten LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS PreKindergarten and tagged free on February 1, 2019 by Patrice Manchola (updated on January 30, 2019)

by Susan Berkowitz

Pre-Kindergarten – 12th Grade

If you are working with students who need to use AAC (augmentative-alternative communication) and are looking for tips for best practices for implementation, this video series is for you.

This video is #2 in a series about teaching strategies for AAC users. P is for Planning gives you information about how to plan for your aided language input during specific activities.

Included are sample planning forms and templates. The handout is in standard handout format with 2 slides per page and room for notes.

Check my store for lots of AAC teaching materials and tips; both free and paid.
You might like this free handout for planning available HERE

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Poetry Through Song – A No Prep Unit

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MISC. LESSONS and tagged activities Assessment Handouts literature No Prep poetry Reading on January 31, 2019 by teachingmadeeasy123 (updated on January 31, 2019)

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Teach the art of poetry through song lyrics

I love teaching poetry! I love it when my student like learning it too.

So many students dislike poetry that I wanted to create a unit just for them. This unit takes a different approach to teaching poetry all while allowing students to be critical of the songs they hear on the radio. This unit teaches the same skills as traditional poetry units do, but does it more lightly.

Take a look at what is included in this bundle:

–An introductory video on how to approach poetry throughout the unit see video here Poetry Through Song Introduction Video

–A Figurative Language Bingo Game to make learning and reviewing figurative language more fun.

–The Teacher Guide includes 13 complete lessons focusing on and building on specific skills with each lesson

–The Student Guide includes the following:

-notes on how to approach poetry

-notes on poetic devices and figurative language

– A copy of the following songs: Malibu, Roar, Scars to your Beautiful, Golden Leaves, Sound of Silence, There were Roses, The Cave, Something Just Like This, and Lost Boy. A wide variety of songs are included.

-Activities accompany every song (Theme and meaning, historical and literary allusions, the meaning of pronouns, Thematic connection exercises, video comparison activity, fun with allusions, fun with metaphors, fun with idioms, and much more.) See the preview for more details.

–The Answer Key includes the answers to all questions and activities and comes with detailed annotations of each poem.

–A Culminating Task with rubric included (in Word format for easy modifications)

–140 pages included + 1 video

See the previews of some of the lessons included in the bundle:

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Total Pages 140 pages

Answer Key Included with rubric

Teaching Duration 2 Weeks

FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “The Diary of Anne Frank Anticipation Guide-Pre-Reading Activity”

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS and tagged free on January 31, 2019 by Patrice Manchola (updated on January 28, 2019)

by English Oh My

7th – 12th Grade

*Successful pre-reading activity to introduce The Diary of Anne Frank.

*8 statements that will develop group or classroom discussion. Students can share their opinions about different situations.

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Creative Writing Activity

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MISC. LESSONS and tagged activities Balanced Literacy creative writing fun stuff No Prep Writing on January 30, 2019 by teachingmadeeasy123 (updated on January 30, 2019)

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TOW (Thought of the Week) is a great way to get students started in the creative writing process. The teacher can use the writing prompts as a writing activity, a one-time evaluation, or as a semester-long evaluation.

Included is:

• 20 weeks of creative writing prompts (3 different choices per week)

• An instruction sheet for students

• An editable due date sheet (in PDF)

• Three editable evaluation sheets (work process, oral, and writing) in Word for easy modifications.

I’ve used these prompts for years now, and every year I’m surprised at how much students enjoy this activity. I thought that it was time I shared.

You may also be interested in the following products that are part of my Creative Writing Series:

Exploring the Elements of Fiction in Creative

Buidling Suspense in Creative Writing

Creative Characters in Creative Writing

See the Preview for more details.

It’s teaching made easy!

Total Pages 8 pages

Answer Key Rubric only

Teaching Duration 1 Semester

FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “FREE Snorfs! An Early Science Fiction Reader (Original, GTC Handy)”

This entry was posted in 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS and tagged free on January 30, 2019 by Patrice Manchola (updated on January 28, 2019)

by J MASON EMERSON

3rd – 5th Grade

This is handy for the gifted, talented, creative and is also a reading resource with vocabulary at a level which most primary students in the third grade up should find just right. It’s also handy for your reading circle or reading center. I wrote it because there’s not much in the science fiction genre in elementary schools, and yet it’s a great, fun bridge from fairy and folk tales; and besides it’s cute and motivates kids to want to read.
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Death of a Salesman Unit (Complete No Prep)

This entry was posted in 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade FREE LESSONS & PRICED LESSONS - The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS MISC. LESSONS and tagged activities Assessment English Language Arts guided reading books literature No Prep on January 29, 2019 by teachingmadeeasy123 (updated on January 29, 2019)

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Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman used to be one of my least favorite plays to teach. I found it depressing, and I had a difficult time teaching it in a way that was meaningful to students. Then, I created this bundle so that students would not only learn about drama, tragedy, irony, etc. but also think about their own futures, while they are contemplating their post-secondary education. While Willy Loman’s dreams are unrealistic and unattainable, students contemplate their own dreams, strengths, and weaknesses. You will definitely have more than a few excellent discussions when teaching this play.

This unit has been conceived with the teacher in mind. It contains a Student Guide, a Teacher Guide, and a comprehensive Answer Key. All you have to do is print the packages and teach them. It’s as easy as that! I’ve also included two different options for end unit evaluations, which both contain evaluation grids and answer key. The unit is, in my opinion, visually appealing and the contents teach analysis of literature.

What the bundle contains: (The documents, except for the evaluations, are in PDF format.)

The Student Guide contain 16 pages: (2 versions, with graphics and one without)

-Notes on the American Dream

-An anticipation guide

-An in-depth look at success as it pertains to the lives of the students (which can, later on, be related to the play.)

-Thematic comprehension questions for each act

-Work on motifs and symbols used in the play

-Work on characterization

-Poem association (Langston Hughes’ poem)

-Notes on tragedy (Aristotle’s definition and modern definition)

-Review notes for students

Answer Key contains 29 pages:

-Answers to ALL of the students’ work

-Introduction to Arthur Miller

-Comprehensive notes on each scene of the play (to help students understand and appreciate literary techniques used by the author)

-List of themes and how they are developed – Revue sheet

Final evaluation contains three different options:

1) A unit test with answer key. Contains 3 essay type questions.

2) An essay. Contains essay topics, work process (steps 1…..), an outline guide, and an evaluation grid.

ALL EVALUATIONS ARE FORMATTED IN WORD DOCUMENTS FOR EASY CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS AND INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE ANSWER KEY.

The Teacher Guide contains 5 pages:

-Includes 8 complete lessons that leave the teacher nothing to do, but to teach.

Lesson 1: Historical context and pre-reading

Lesson 2: Setting and reading (there are specific pages assigned to each lesson)

Lesson 3: Symbols, Motifs and reading the play

Lesson 4: Character chart and reading the play

Lesson 5: Reading – exploring irony and the meaning of the title

Lesson 6: Reading and a look at the difference between modern and classic tragedy

Lesson 7: Theme development and review

Lesson 8: Evaluation (Option 1 – test (answer key included), Option 2 – Essay (evaluation grid, work process, outline included)

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