11th Grade Bibliographies

A worksheet with background information on the real life figure of Macbeth plus close reading questions. An excellent complement to Shakespeare's play.

World War II fiction novels offer high school teachers a powerful tool for engaging students in historical learning. These novels provide immersive experiences that transport readers into the tumultuous era of the 1940s, allowing them to witness the human experience amidst the chaos of war. Through compelling characters and gripping narratives, students can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the conflict, including its causes, consequences, and the diverse perspectives of those involved. Moreover, reading World War II fiction encourages critical thinking and empathy as students explore themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the impact of war on individuals and societies. By delving into these narratives, students not only enhance their historical knowledge but also develop important skills in analysis, interpretation, and perspective-taking, making World War II fiction an invaluable addition to any high school curriculum.

This list is by no means exhaustive but it contains newer as well as classic titles, many of which have been made into movies. Share this list with students for reading suggestions over the break or during the school year for book reports or other assignments. Or use for a student book club or even your own book club! World War II historical fiction is quite popular right now!!!

I admit that my own historical fiction novel, Hearts at War, is on the list! I wrote this novel with the high school student in mind, in order to delve deeper into life on the home front for those coming-of-age. The story centers around a Japanese-American boy and a Caucasian girl who grow up in Southern California and then follows how their lives diverge once Pearl Harbor is attacked. Students might be surprised to learn that Japanese-American Nisei served as secret translators in the Pacific theater of war during World War II. I wanted that piece of history to come to light which has been hidden for far too long.

Updated to Edition 8 citations! An 18 page, easy-to-follow, illustrated, quick-start guide on how-to build a BIbliography/Works Cited page using Easy Bib, an online citation builder website. Are you tired of repeating directions for how-to build a Bibiography/Works Cited page and how to properly cite research resources? Then, this is just what you need to help students visualize and work through the process! Includes: How-to build citations using any online citation site Differences between Bibliography and Works Cited How to build a Works Cited page How to use a second tab/window for easy copy & paste A shortcut to create a new MS Word page Screen shots to help students walk through the process How to paste and copy citations onto Work Cited pages In-text citations and matching to Works Cited pages Guidelines for Works Cited page Checklist for final research essay packets When you can't help each student one-on-one, this screenshot tutorial will walk students through the bibliography/works cited building process so that research is properly cited. Excellent for college prep, gifted talented, composition courses, history classes, research projects, and refresher for how to properly and quickly build citations for Bibliography/Works Cited pages.

Fin de Año Escolar Librito- End of the School Year

¡Termina el final del año escolar con este divertido recurso!!!

Activities for students to reflect on the end of the school year.

Completely in Spanish.

Organizadores gráficos que motivan al estudiante a escribir!

⭐How to use this resource

This activity is perfect for the last week of school in order to reflect on their school year and their favorite things!

HOW TO PROPOSE A BILL PROJECT: GETTING YOUR CONCERNS OUT THERE BIG IDEAS: What is a problem in the state of Florida or right here in Lee County that you would like to change? Lets work together to create a solution. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: 1. What is a bill? 2. How does a bill become a law? 3. What are checks that the legislative and executive branch has on each other in the law making process? SITUATION: You will be taking on the role of a lobbyist. During these crazy times Florida Legislature is very busy trying to keep us out of another Government shutdown. They have been receiving many petitions and concerns about how things are being run in the state of Florida, especially in areas such as Lee County. You have been chosen to propose a bill dealing with an issue that you feel needs the most addressing. Make sure that your bill is well researched and carefully stated seeing as Florida Legislature is so busy that they are not going to be able to meet with you. Your proposal will be submitted in poster form and due to government shortages; you will be providing a voting box. Please make sure that you advertise your bill well and that there is now question left unanswered, seeing as you will not be there to answer them. Good Luck and let the problem solving process commence. REQUIREMENTS: Poster: Tri-fold stand up board (required) • Title: Make a sharp, bold, and catchy title to draw people’s attention to your Bill Poster. • Name of Representative: “My name is ________” • Your State: “Representative from the state ______” • Details of your bill: o My proposed legislation is: o Definitions: o It will affect: o Who will enforce this bill: o The funds will come from: o I hope this will change: o What Florida Statutes or programs exists now: o Pictures of the bill topic Box: • You will need to create a voting box to place in front of your bill proposition poster in the library so that the selected representatives may go in and vote on your bill like they do in Florida Legislature (Voting slips will be provided to these selected representatives, you do not need to create them).

Do your students need help categorizing and defining their research sources? Are you asking them to meet a minimum number of research sources for their essays? If so, then these worksheets are just what you need! Included are: 2 formatted sets of worksheets: Table format & Listing format for Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Research Sources Easy to understand definitions Examples of all sources Blank space for recording students' own research sources Number of Sources Used line for each source Students can easily understand Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary research sources, their examples, and can easily define and chart their research sources. Perfect for developing upper level critical thinking skills and research skills! Great for homeschooling, AP, dual credit, college composition, and elementary GT students. Excellent for non-fiction based CCSS and state standardized research writing.

Need help teaching how to explain, identify, and write APA or MLA annotated bibliographies? Then, this is the resource for you and your students!

Includes:

What is an annotated bibliography?

What is the difference between bibliography, annotated bibliography, and works cited? (with examples of each)

Examples of Bibliographies

Colorcoded Example

Identify the Eight Parts of an Annotated Bibliography

Checklist for Writing an Annotated Bibliography

Bonus: Lecture with Audio Link

Great for individual/small and whole groups, flipped classrooms, homeschool, literacy centers, online learning, and peer workshopping classrooms. Can be used for assessment purposes or introduction to research. Easy to follow format with examples makes writing your annotated bibliography easy!