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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 Lottery" Essay Evidence Organizer
I use this evidence organizer with my English 11 students prior to their writing a five paragraph essay on Shirley Jackson�s use of foreshadowing and irony in her short story "The Lottery." It�s also an excellent way for students to practice citing in MLA format. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 4
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Catcher in the Rye Writing Assignments
After finishing the novel Catcher in the Rye, I give students this 20 point project. They can choose which two of the five writing assignments they wish to complete. This way students feel like they have a choice in what they write about, while also having a great opportunity to reflect on what they read. Enjoy!
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 5
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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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Catcher in the Rye: Ch. 23-26 Quiz
After reading the final three chapters of Catcher in the Rye (ch. 23-26), I give my students this 13 point assessment that tests them on their knowledge of key vocabulary terms, characters, and events. Enjoy!
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 6
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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. 1-3 Quiz
A 33 point quiz that asks questions about basic plot, characters, and key vocabulary terms featured in chapters 1-3 of Catcher in the Rye. Enjoy!
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 14
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"I Am From" Poem Assignment
This is a great get-to-know-you assignment that can be done with students grades 6-12. Looking back on their individual lives (experiences, culture, hobbies, etc.) students must write a 5 stanza poem. The first line of each stanza must begin with, "I am from..." I give my own example stanza on the assignment sheet to clarify. The assignment also re...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 3
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Catcher in the Rye: Ch. 4-11 Quiz
A 3 page, 30 point quiz assessing students� understanding of the characters, key vocabulary terms, and events featured in chapters 4-11 of Catcher in the Rye. Enjoy!
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 12
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