11th Grade Unit Plans

This bundle is a full modified Unit 11 (Surface Area & Volume) curriculum. These resources guide the student as they work. This is especially for students with a learning disability in math and require additional prompting.

This bundle contains notes, three practice assignments per topic, three quiz reviews, three quizzes, a study guide and a unit test that cover the following topics:

• Area of Plane Figures

• Composite Figures

• Area of Sectors

• Surface Area & Volume of Prisms

• Surface Area & Volume of Cylinders

• Surface Area & Volume of Cones

• Surface Area & Volume of Pyramids

• Surface Area & Volume of Spheres

• Similar Solids

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Are you wanting to use French comprehensible input in your classes, but:

• You are required to use a district textbook?
• You need a little bit of structure as you get your feet wet with comprehensible input?
• You are required to give a district final, but want to use CI to teach your classes?

If so, this comprehensible input unit for French is for you!

This unit is the perfect complement to a district curriculum or textbook - it covers some of the typical vocabulary and grammar taught in the first semester of French 1, but with a more communicative approach.  Work through the unit with circling and repetition and at the end of each unit, your students will be amazed at how much they can do with the language!

An introductory unit that can be used the very first week of class! Includes lesson plans for 8 days, beginning with basic greetings.

What's included:

• Lesson plan guide for each day

• PowerPoint with lesson for each day

• printable word wall vocabulary pages

• Student dictionary handout page

• Handout to practice writing introductions

• Handout to practice writing introductions about other people

• Handout for students to practice asking for people's names, nationalities, and places they are from

• Short story using vocabulary from the unit

• Cloze activities to accompany story - one with and one without word bank

• Running dictation game to accompany short story

• Handout for short story retell/rewrite

• animated video of short story

• Short assessments for unit: reading, listening, presentation speaking, interpersonal communication and presentational writing

• It's not fair Game for the unit story in English AND French

• Links to Quizlet/Blooket/Gimkit vocabulary practice sets

• NEW! Distance/online version of activities is included.

Use this unit as a jumping off point to start your year off comprehensibly!

Units 1-8 are available for level 1 and units 1-7 for level 2. Each unit builds on the previous units' vocabulary. A list of the vocabulary for each unit is available here: http://bit.ly/2Sg3tLK

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• J'aime - Comprehensible Input unit 2 for beginning French
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• On va sortir - Comprehenisble Input unit 4 for beginning French

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This 200-page EDITABLE curriculum has everything you'll need to deliver profoundly stimulating lessons on Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner. Invite your class to engage in student-driven discussions without compromising on intellectual rigor. The discussion questions, reading quizzes, literary device exercises, and writing assignment will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!

Hold your students accountable for completing the nightly homework by beginning every class with a quick vocabulary and reading quiz. Facilitate dynamic discussions that motivate students to become attached to the thrill generating shared knowledge. Challenge students to explicate textual details using a wide range of interpretive lenses: formalist, psychoanalytic, feminist, etc. Inspire students to arrive at a whole new depth of insight!

Here are some highlights from the 200-page editable curriculum:

• Discussion Question Handouts: Thirty pages of higher-order discussion questions guaranteed to inspire profoundly thoughtful class discussions! This unit features double-sided handouts with 8-10 discussion questions for each of the novel's 14 sections. The discussion questions are the beating heart of these lesson plans. They challenge students to build interpretive arguments that require the support of carefully selected textual evidence — leading to keen interpretive insights! Guaranteed to build skills in close reading and critical reasoning! (30 pages)

• Discussion Question Answer Keys: The answer keys to the discussion questions are informed by the best scholarly articles on Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner. Of course, there is rarely a single "correct" answer for any question; rather, the discussions questions are made up of higher-order questions designed to foster lively exchanges and interpretive debates among students. They challenge students to build interpretive arguments that require the support of carefully selected textual evidence. (65 pages)

• Quick Writes: A "quick write" can be used at any time in a class to get students to pause and reflect on the text in writing. Introduce a quick write before you begin a discussion to allow students to collect their thoughts. Or use one at the end of class to let students capture and refine their best ideas. (14 pages)

• Vocabulary Lists: Lists of 10 vocabulary words for each of the novel's 14 sections, complete with definitions and sample sentences with the words as used in The Kite Runner. A total of 140 SAT-worthy words. (14 pages)

• Reading & Vocabulary Quizzes: Daily quizzes with 10 questions on the nightly reading homework plus another 10 questions on the vocabulary words. If you choose not to have your students study vocabulary, you can still use the portion of the quiz devoted to reading comprehension. Grading these quizzes is simple and quick. They’re an easy way to log 14 to 28 grades into your gradebook. Answer keys included. (56 pages)

• Figurative Language Quizzes (x3): Each quiz challenges students to identify several types of figurative language — metaphor, simile, symbolism, personification, hyperbole, and paradox — used in 25 quotations from The Kite Runner. The quizzes cover the figurative language used in chapters 1-9, chapters 10-19, and chapters 20-25 — so you can roll out each quiz after your class finishes those chapters and see whether they're improving. Also included is a glossary with definitions of the types of figurative language as well as examples of how they're used in the first chapters of Hosseini's novel — so you can begin reviewing the types of figurative language with students before they tackle the quizzes. Answer keys included. (12 pages)

• Quotation Race: Students work in pairs to identify the speakers of 70 important quotations from The Kite Runner. Introduce this fun activity when you need to mix things up — or to review who said what in advance of the AP Exam! Answer key included. (10 pages)

• FRQ3 Practice Essay: Designed for teachers of AP Lit, this in-class practice essay will allow students to rehearse the "FRQ3" essay from the AP Literature and Composition Exam. The assignment asks students to write a 40-minute in-class essay in response to one amongst three recent FRQ3 prompts that listed The Kite Runner as one of the recommended works of literary merit. (5 pages)

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner. Let students choose from one of 5 thought-provoking sample topics — or invite them to develop a similar topic of their own. Rubric included. (4 pages)

This complete 200-page unit will come to you in two separate formats: Microsoft Word *and* PDF. Because the Word doc is editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit your teaching style and/or your students' skill levels — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still have access to the PDF version, which is easy to navigate and quick to print!

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This bundle includes an imagery unit plan, a question trail, an analysis of "Never Shall I Forget" from chapter 3, an analysis of "Juliek's Violin" by Cyrus Cassells (to use with chapter 6), and a Socratic Seminar for Elie Wiesel's Night. Please check out each product individually. Thank you!

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•This all-inclusive unit contains everything you need to teach about the Early Church. This packet includes vocabulary, Stephen’s martyrdom, Peter’s miracles and imprisonment, Philip and the Ethiopian, Paul’s conversion, and Paul’s writings. There are graphic organizers to help understand the content, there is also a map of Israel and the Mediterranean to help students picture the locations.

•The lesson plans include a printable and editable packet of work that can be completed independently, or collaboratively. Students will read the bible, summarize passages, answer comprehension questions, and complete graphic organizers about the information.

•Students will learn critical vocabulary and use problem-solving skills to think about examples and non-examples for devout, ordain, blaspheme, repent, and other words. Students will also reflect on and work to memorize Philippians 4:6.

Unit Includes…

•11-page Student Packet & Answer Key to Print OR distribute and complete in Google Slides! Perfect for distance learning!

•Memory Verse (Philippians 4:6) and a problem-solving activity where students analyze the verse in the Greek

•Vocabulary (Martyr, devout, lame, alms, witness, repent, blaspheme, persecute, ordain, deacon, supplication)

•Bible Summary, Comprehension Questions, and Graphic Organizers

•Graphic Novel Template for students to use artwork and humor to tell the stories

•Study Guide

•Answer Key—which is also a good resource for differentiation of instruction so students can receive completed notes if needed.

•Memory Verse Sorting Cards

•30 Question Test & Answer Key: TWO different test forms for easy differentiation! One test with 4 options in the multiple-choice questions, a second test with only two options and a word bank on the verse memorization. You could also use Quizizz for a Digital Test or review.

***All resources are included as PDFs and editable PowerPoint files.

Other Lesson Plan

Resurrection, Ascension, and Pentecost

Confiteor Prayer from the Catholic Mass

This product focuses on the following areas:

This mental health curriculum includes suggested activities and tips to support mental health education and instruction for students in 8th through 12th Grade. Depending on students ability levels, this product could be used in 6th and 7th grade as well.

What's in this product:

Positive Self Talk - This product includes a brief teacher guide that discusses the importance of promoting self-care for mental health and overall well-being, suggestions are provided for short mindfulness exercises for teenagers, emotional responses to various situations that may arise - both positive self-talk and negative self-talk, the importance of being unable to change the situation, but changing the way we think about something and how we feel and act, students will take time to reflect on a time they felt upset about something and what happened when they used both negative and positive-self talk, the importance of our mental health, mood, and motivation are shared, examining unhealthy thinking styles, and recognizing negative-self talk in given situations that relate with jumping to conclusions, personalization, catastrophizing, shoulding, overgeneralization, labelling, emotional reasoning, magnification and minimization (the definition of each is provided along with examples). Students will then write down ways that they would challenge and change their negative self-talk in order for it to become positive self-talk to help improve mental health, mood, and motivation.
Resiliency Activities - This product emphasizes resiliency and how it is important for students to learn from adversity and become a stronger, wiser person and recover quickly from challenges, 7 activities that can be carried out with small groups or the entire class are included in this product - these 7 activities include a teacher's guide, tips, and templates (as required are included) to go along with the teacher's guide are also included in this product. Feelings are also discussed in this product. a feelings journal template is included in this product that allows students to document how they are feeling regarding each prompt that is asked each day. A blank template is also included in this packet if you want students to complete a free-write journal entry each day.

Communication Styles Adapted Notes and Review - This product provides students with skills to support effective communication skills, explore the importance of both verbal and nonverbal communication skills, identify the principles of effective communication, and learn the difference between the 4 communication styles - passive, passive aggressive, aggressive, and assertive. Students will answer short answer comprehension questions that compare the 4 communication styles. Students will learn about passive, passive aggressive, aggressive, and assertive communication, what each communicate style entails, how they differ from each other, what passive, passive aggressive, aggressive, and assertive communicators will do (body language, facial expression, etc.), the impact of each communication style in individuals is reviewed, what each communicator may believe and say to others, and tips on how to communicate with individuals who use the 4 kinds of communication styles to communicate.

Emotional Awareness - In this product, students will identify how powerful positive and negative words are and for students to build empathy. Students will talk about words and actions that can hurt someone's heart/feelings. Students will learn the power of words and how they impact others, students will discuss the meanings of words: bullying, cattiness, discrimination, gossiping, self-esteem, and teasing, a list of hurtful words and actions, and helpful words and actions are provided, and students will be required to add onto all of these lists, students will talk about the effects of hurtful words on the heart, when students are frustrated what they can do to feel better, and how to better handle situations in the future when someone uses a hurtful word or you go to use a hurtful word.

Mental Health Stigma Activities - This product provides students with information regarding stigma. Students will answer questions regarding technology and social media and how they can affect our ability to show compassion to others, why people forget to take care of themselves and show compassion for themselves, how to stop negative thoughts from happening. Students will review the meaning for stigma, stereotype, prejudice, and discrimination. Students will also review what negative things they have heard about people with mental illness, along with positive things. Talking about how others are different and that's what makes them unique, and how others are stigmatized based on how they look, act, etc. Examples of possible stigmas are presented. The meaning of self-stigma and what examples of self-stigma are presented. Students will also review health conditions or social differences that were stigmatized throughout history, and ways to reduce stigma to eliminate negative feelings.

Throughout this product, students will answer comprehension questions and will also be presented with social scenarios that they may encounter where they are asked how they would feel or what they would do. An attitude survey regarding mental health that contains 10 questions is also included in this product. Students will compare their results when they are finished and will go over the correct answers.

Gratitude Activity – Students will complete a gratitude scavenger hunt, where will they look for things in their environment that they are grateful for and students will answer questions about what they are grateful for such as something that they are thankful for that shows a vibrant color, something that makes them feel strong, something that they recently learned/discovered, etc. students will write about experiences in for which they feel gratitude and expand upon that experience.

Stress Response Adapted Notes - This product provides students with information regarding stress. Students will complete a stress test and reflect on what may cause them stress. Fight/flight/freeze response is also reviewed in this product and how it relates with stress. Once students have taken the stress test, they will analyze their results. Students will work in groups and complete the packet regarding the effects of stress. Students will answer questions such as how they felt when they were feeling stressed, etc. Students will review the effects of stress charts provided that include what happens when the body is in fight or flight compared to when it is relaxed. Students will also learn about the emotional, physical, and mental effects of stress and see how they differ from one another. Students will learn what stress and stressors are when they discuss coping with stress. Healthy and unhealthy strategies to cope with stress are included in this product. Students will take time to reflect on a time when they were stressed or if they were stressed and answer questions regarding making healthy or unhealthy choices to cope with stress.

Throughout this product, students will answer comprehension questions and will also be presented with social scenarios that they may encounter where they are asked how they would feel or what they would do. An attitude survey regarding mental health that contains 10 questions is also included in this product. Students will compare their results when they are finished and will go over the correct answers.

If you aren’t interested in this bundle, you may be interested in each product that is included in this bundle:

Positive Self Talk:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Positive-Self-Talk-Activities-and-Tips-9822221

Resiliency Activities:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Resiliency-Activities--9826305

Communication Styles Adapted Notes and Review:

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Mental Health Stigma Activities:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Mental-Health-Stigma-Activities-9844604

Gratitude Activities:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Gratitude-Activities-9753926

Stress Response Adapted Notes:
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Stress-Response-Adapted-Notes-and-Activities-9848108

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This is a bundle of my top-selling literature packet and quizzes for the novel, Monster, by Walter Dean Myers. The comprehensive literature guide was created to correspond with the three quizzes to form a cohesive unit for your study of this great novel!

Product Includes:

Literature Guide: This 35-page product features a complete literature guide for use while reading the novel.. Monster is such a fun book to teach students about the American justice system while bringing up many moral issues and thoughtful points for discussion. This packet provides an excellent basis for comprehension and vocabulary acquisition for Monster and encourages students to play along with the jury as they read. I am confident that it will increase your students' understanding of this spectacular novel dramatically.

This student packet includes:

• Student cover page
• Thoughtful anticipation guide
• 30 "Legal Lingo" vocabulary terms
• 70 Comprehension questions
• 4 Pages of juror's notes
• Full answer key

Quizzes: This product features 3 comprehensive quizzes for the novel.

Quizzes cover:

• Character Identifications (matching)
• Comprehension Questions (multiple choice)
• Vocabulary (fill-in-the-blank)

Full answer keys are also included.

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Though it is recommended to purchase materials together, you can also purchase them separately:

Monster Literature Guide & Monster Quizzes for Entire Novel

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Also, check out these great products to supplement your Monster unit by Language Arts Excellence:

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Nutcracker Literature Bundle: ($18 value)

Combines The Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study and the Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary Unit.

Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study ($5 Value)

This study works excellent as an introduction to studying the Nutcracker Ballet.

Using the picture book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the original Story by ETA Hoffman, illustrated by Gail de Marcken, and the Story adapted by Wren Mayse. The materials aim to enhance the readers understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 23 Pages Total

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 10-days of lessons

· Pre-Reading Notes Page (1 page)

· Discussion Questions (9 pages)

· Story Outline (Plot Outline) (2 pages)

· Battle Plan Outline (2 pages)

· Answer Keys (4 pages)

Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary ($8 Value)

Novel Study: These materials for Susan Adrian's novel Nutcracked aim to enhance readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 40 Pages

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 15-days of lessons- Incorporate vocabulary work in

· Discussion Questions (11 pages)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Journal (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Teaching Worksheet Activity (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-2 Worksheets (1 page each)

· Georgie's Problems (Conflict Worksheet) (1 page)

· Plot Diagram (1 page)

· Final Test (2 Options) (2 pages each)

· Answer Keys (8 pages)

Vocabulary: -In general, the goal for finding vocabulary words within a novel is to have students encounter words they may not have seen or heard before and then understand their meaning in the text and their everyday lives.

What is Included: 31 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Master Word Lists (3 pages)

· Student Dictionary (11 pages)

· Crossword Puzzles (3 pages)

· Word Search (1 page)

· Vocabulary in Context Worksheet (2 pages)

· Final Test (1 page)

· Answer Keys (6 pages)

This Bundle also includes a Bundle Guide: 8 Pages ($3 value)

· Goals and Instructions for the Bundle

· Brief Bundle Overview

· Full Bundle Lesson Plans (helps combine the two units into one)

Look to pair this Bundle with other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TeachShare storefront.

Introducing our NEW Accelertated Rock'n'Rollin'!

Accelerated Rock'n'Rollin' is designed for the beginning drummer in ages 13 and up, and even adults! The book is a combination of levels 1 and 2 which dives straight into reading music on the simplified staff with the abbreviations on circles (notes and moves students through reading drum music on the staff, learning note values, time signatures, and dynamics. In this book, patterns are called solos.

There are also a hand full of composing activities throughout the book. Remember that students should not be rushed through the book, and it is completely okay to keep students working on a certain section or pattern for a few weeks at a time until they’re comfortable.

To make sure they’re playing with accuracy, start off each pattern around 60bpm. You can adjust the tempo from there as they learn the patterns.

The book flows in the following order:

• Introduce the Instruments on a simplified 3-line staff.

• Moves to a traditional 5-line staff.

• Introduce notes as quarter notes on the staff, and changes cymbals to cross notes.

• Introduce Half Notes and Rests, Whole Notes and Rests, and Dotted half notes.

• Introduce Rudiments and Stickings.

  • From Book 2, “ROCK’N’RUDIMENTS” readies students to learn and play simple stickings in 4/4 and 3/4 times using Quarters, Whole, Halfs, and Eighth notes. These rudiments can be used for fills, and can be revisited later on. 

• Introduces beamed 8th notes (2 sounds in 1 beat.)

• Introduces Forte and Piano dynamics. 

Printing instructions are included on the first page, with a print authorization certificate on page 2. The book is pages 3-102 in the document. Duplication is Prohibited. E-mail us at: zsmusiceducation@gmail.com for more information.

This 200-page EDITABLE curriculum has everything you'll need to deliver profoundly stimulating lessons on J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye!! Invite your class to engage in student-driven discussions without compromising on intellectual rigor. The discussion questions, daily quizzes, literary device exercises, creative writing assignment, and analytical writing assignment will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!!

Hold your students accountable for completing the nightly homework by beginning every class with a quick vocabulary and reading quiz. Facilitate dynamic discussions that motivate students to become attached to the thrill generating shared knowledge. Challenge students to explicate textual details using a wide range of interpretive lenses: formalist, psychoanalytic, etc. Inspire students to arrive at a whole new depth of insight!!

Here are some highlights from the editable 200-page curriculum:

• Discussion Question Handouts: Thirty pages of higher-order discussion questions guaranteed to inspire profoundly thoughtful class discussions! This unit features double-sided handouts with 8-10 questions for each of the novel's 12 sections. The discussion questions are the beating heart of these lesson plans. They challenge students to build interpretive arguments that require the support of carefully selected textual evidence — leading to keen interpretive insights! The questions could be used to focus students’ thinking prior to beginning a discussion, to foster in-class writing such as stop-and-jots, or to assign written reflections for homework. Guaranteed to elicit student engagement and foster profound discussions! (30 pages)

• Discussion Question ANSWER KEYS: While every section of this unit comes with an answer key, the answer keys for the discussion questions feature an extremely high level of detail. Every answer is grounded in concrete textual evidence that gets submitted to careful analysis. The answer keys have been informed by the best scholarly articles and books on J. D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye. (70 pages)

• Quick Writes: A "quick write" can be used at any time in a class to get students to pause and reflect on the text in writing. Introduce a quick write before you begin a discussion to allow students to collect their thoughts. Or roll one out toward the end of a discussion to let students capture and refine their best ideas. (12 pages)

• Vocabulary Lists: Lists of 10 vocabulary words for each of the novel's 12 sections, complete with definitions and sample sentences with the words as used in The Catcher in the Rye. A total of 120 SAT-worthy words. (12 pages)

• Reading & Vocabulary Quizzes (x12): Daily quizzes with 10 questions on the nightly reading homework plus another 10 questions on the vocabulary words. If you choose not to have your students study vocabulary, you can still use the portion of the quiz devoted to reading comprehension. Grading these quizzes is simple and quick. They’re an easy way to log 12 to 24 grades into your gradebook. Answer keys included. (48 pages)

• Literary Devices Quiz: This quiz challenges students to identify the literary devices used in thirty quotations from The Catcher in the Rye. The literary devices include metaphor, simile, symbolism, hyperbole, paradox, oxymoron, irony, and more. This bundle also features a glossary with definitions of the literary devices as well as examples of how each device is used in Salinger's novel — so you can review the devices with students before they tackle the worksheet. The worksheet can be used either as a quiz or as a fun refresher. Answer key included. (5 pages)

• Quotation Race: Students work in pairs to identify the speakers of 50 key quotations from The Catcher in the Rye. Introduce this fun activity when you need to mix things up, or to refresh students' memories in preparation for the AP exam. Answer key included. (6 pages)

• Q3 Practice Essay: Designed for teachers of AP Literature, this in-class practice essay will allow students to rehearse the "Q3" essay from the AP Literature and Composition Exam. The assignment asks students to write a 40-minute in-class essay in response to one amongst three recent Q3 prompts that featured The Catcher in the Rye as one of the recommended works of literary merit. (5 pages)

• Creative Writing Assignment: Invite students to inhabit the distinctive voice of Holden Caulfield by filling in a missing scene from the novel. What happens when Holden and Phoebe return home after their trip to the carousel? Students begin by generating a list of the stylistic quirks that distinguish Holden's voice; then they use his prose style to narrate one of two missing scenes from the novel. Answer key included. (2 pages)

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye. Let students choose from one of 5 thought-provoking sample topics — or invite them to develop a similar topic of their own. Rubric included. (4 pages)

This 200-page resource packet will come to you in two separate formats: Word docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit your teaching style and/or the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll be able to access the full unit in PDF format — which is easy to navigate and quick to print!

Because I believe that teachers should be able to see exactly what they're buying before they make a purchase, the preview for this resource provides direct access to over 50 pages from the bundle. Click on the green “preview” button to see exactly what you’ll get....

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Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for resources on American literature. Every unit was designed by a Ph.D. with a research specialization in American literature. Feel free to check out these complete units on canonical texts by diverse American authors:

Complete Unit on Tommy Orange's There There

Complete Unit on Arthur Miller's The Crucible

Complete Unit on Frederick Douglass's Narrative

Complete Unit on F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby

Complete Unit on Nella Larsen's Passing

Complete Unit on Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God

Complete Unit on Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun

Complete Unit on Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye

Complete Unit on Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese

This all-inclusive unit contains everything you need to teach about the book of Exodus. This is a great companion to my other Old Testament Units

• Genesis 1-11 Unit that covers Creation, Adam & Eve, and the Tower of Babel
• Genesis 12-50 that teaches about the Patriarchs.
• Exodus: Moses, the Ten Commandments and the Hebrew People

There is a full packet of graphic organizers to help understand the content along with games and slides to help engage the whole class.

This awesome unit is focused on Christian teachings with additional pages that focus on Catholic teachings of Sacraments, and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. It is created for the majority of the work to be non-denominational, but there are also key pages that you can use if you teach Catholic students.

The lesson plans include a PowerPoint which contains an editable packet of work that can be completed independently, or collaboratively. Students will read the bible, summarize passages, answer comprehension questions, and complete graphic organizers about the information.

Students will learn critical vocabulary and use problem-solving skills to think about examples and non-examples for vocabulary. Students will also reflect on and work to memorize Psalm 119:105.

This product is a huge PowerPowerpoint with everything included in one document. It's also included as a PDF document.

Unit Includes…

• 16-page student packet
• Rubric to grade packet
• Answer Key
• Class slides to guide students through the packet. Includes the answer keys, slides to add ideas from class brainstorming, games, and discussion questions.
• Links to Quizlet, Gimkit, and Quizizz games that match the packet
• Test & Answer Key
• Vocabulary Words such as Sacred, Prophet, Judah, Judges, and Proverbs
• Word Wall with vocabulary words and definitions
• A study of the Proverbs
• Games such as Sparkle and Catchphrase
• Graphic Novel page and rubric

Objectives

Understand, remember, and analyze translations of Psalms 119:105

Understand, remember, and analyze vocabulary for this unit

Understand and remember the story of Ruth and the connections to Jesus’ family tree.

Understand various forms of conversion and entrance into different churches.

Understand and remember the story of Hannah, Samuel, and Eli.

Understand the time of the Judges as a period of transition and varied leadership.

Understand and analyze the ark of the Covenant.

Understand and remember the stories of Samuel and King Saul.

Analyze the difference between priest, prophet and king.

Understand and remember the stories of David and Goliath.

Analyze Psalm 9, 31, and 91.

Understand and remember the story of David and Saul’s struggle.

Understand and remember the story of Solomon

Analyze Proverbs by reading and decoding proverbs

Remember and analyze the use of anointing in the bible

Remember the 10 Commandments and evaluate the character of the kings through the commandments.

Understand the Family tree from Adam to Jehoiachin.

Understand the map of Israel during this time period.

CATHOLIC: Apply the information from this section to deepen an understanding of the sacraments specifically analyzing sacraments that use anointing with oils

Reign Like Kings: Unveil the Lives of David, Saul, and Solomon in an Empowering High School Bible Study Unit!

Attention, Educators and Youth Leaders! Embark on a regal journey through the lives of the Kings in the Bible and captivate your high school students with an unforgettable Bible study unit. ✨

Seeking a transformative and immersive curriculum that explores the stories of David, Saul, and Solomon? Look no further! Our engaging study unit offers a profound exploration of these iconic biblical figures, tailored specifically for high school students.

Experience the Rise of Kings: Witness the extraordinary ascent of David, the tumultuous reign of Saul, and the wisdom of Solomon as they lead their kingdoms through triumphs and trials. Immerse your students in the political intrigue, battles, and divine guidance that shaped their rule.

Unlock Ancient Wisdom: The lives of these kings are a treasure trove of invaluable life lessons and moral dilemmas that hold great relevance in today's world. Unearth the essence of leadership, humility, and the consequences of choices as your students apply these timeless principles to their own lives.

Engage in Thought-Provoking Discussions: Stimulate meaningful conversations and critical thinking as your students explore the complexities of power, justice, and the pursuit of wisdom. Our thought-provoking discussion prompts will ignite introspection and encourage lively group debates.

Nourish Young Minds: Our comprehensive curriculum is meticulously crafted to cater to the intellectual and spiritual growth of high school students, offering a balanced blend of historical context, scriptural analysis, and interactive activities.

Strengthen Bonds: Foster a sense of unity and camaraderie among your students as they delve into the lives of these remarkable kings together, sharing their thoughts and insights in a supportive learning environment.

Enriched Learning Materials: Our visually captivating study materials, including maps, timelines, and immersive storytelling, will transport your students back in time, allowing them to witness the splendor and challenges faced by these biblical rulers.

Connect the Past to the Present: Help your students see the relevance of the kings' stories in their lives today. Our unit seamlessly bridges the ancient world to the contemporary, inspiring personal growth and moral development.

Ignite Spiritual Growth: Encourage your students to seek wisdom, integrity, and compassion through the examples set by the kings in the Bible. Our Bible study unit on David, Saul, and Solomon is not just an academic endeavor; it's a transformative experience that nurtures young hearts and minds.

Don't Miss Out: Seize this opportunity to lead your high school students on a profound journey through the lives of these legendary kings. Elevate your Bible study curriculum with our captivating unit today!

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These student workbooks feature everything you'll need to deliver profoundly engaging lessons on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. These workbooks, with their colorful design and rigorous content, are guaranteed to have your students falling in love with Shakespeare's tragic tale of star-crossed lovers!

Every page of these teacher-friendly workbooks is fully editable. So you'll be able to customize the materials to match the skill levels of your students — year after year. Recover weeks of prep time while amplifying student engagement with these rigorous and colorful literature workbooks!

Best of all, every page of this workbook comes with a detailed and insightful answer key! The answer keys are brimming with interpretative expertise from leading Shakespeare scholars who teach at universities like Harvard and Cambridge. You'll have every student reading like a professor!

Here's what you'll find in this editable 100+ page teaching resource:

• Pacing Guide: The pacing guide features brief summaries of every scene in the play. It also provides suggestions about which scenes to assign for homework so that students' nightly workload will be manageable while every class session will be maximally productive. The pacing guide also includes a sample homework posting which teachers can copy and paste into their school's learning management system. (3 pages)

• STUDENT WORKBOOKS on Romeo and Juliet: The 50-page workbook features highly engaging worksheets on every scene in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Each worksheet is divided into sections which invite students to engage with the text in a variety of different ways:

• The Passage Analysis section invite students to analyze one or two key passages from each scene.
• The Evidence Hunt challenges students to answer an interpretive question by finding the best textual evidence to support their answer.
• The Comparing Quotations section invites students to make connections between quotations from different scenes in the play.
• The Discussion Question section features three higher-order questions designed to foster lively discussions and interpretive debates among students.
• The Quick Writes challenge students to compose short arguments that require the support of carefully selected textual evidence — leading to keen interpretive insights!

The workbook is guaranteed to foster skills in close reading, thoughtful analysis, and lively discussion. It will have your students feeling genuinely excited to study Shakespeare every day! (50 pages)

• WORKBOOK ANSWER KEY: The 50-page answer key to the workbook provides detailed answers to the passage analysis, evidence hunt, and comparing quotations sections. The answer key is informed by the best books and articles written by leading Shakespeare scholars: Marjorie Garber (Harvard), Stephen Greenblatt (Harvard), Emma Smith (Oxford), Coppélia Kahn (Brown), Catherine Belsey (Cambridge), Susan Snyder (Swarthmore), David Bevington (Chicago), Dympna Callaghan (Syracuse), and many others. (50 pages)

These workbooks and answer keys will come to you in two separate formats: Word Docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize them to match the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access PDF versions — which are easy to navigate and quick to print.

Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for top-quality resources on William Shakespeare. Wishing you an amazing experience with teaching Romeo and Juliet. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I love hearing from fellow teachers who share a passion for great literature! 

Happy teaching!

Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.

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Feel free to check out these complete units on Shakespeare's masterpieces:

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INTRO TO SHAKESPEARE: Biography, Globe Theater, Language, & Meter

Christian History

This unit is a comprehensive overview of Christian History to teach the key information from 2000 years of Church history and help them understand the Church of today.

This Unit Includes PDF & PowerPoint of…

•20 page student packet full of readings and activities to engage with the information

•Test Review Page & QuizizzLink for online review

•Test with 2 versions for easy differentiation

•Answer Keys for packet and tests

•Word Wall cards to accompany the 15 vocabulary words in the packet

The Packet Contains…

• Church History Timeline
• Vocabulary (Priest, Monk, Bishop, Cardinal, Pope, Doctrine, Theology, Catholic, Protestant, Reformation, Martyr, Council, Creed, Ordain, Theses
• Vocabulary Review Worksheet
• Before Jesus reading and graphic organizer to recall previous information
• Jesus & the Apostles reading and map to recognize the impact of the Apostles’ ministry
• Jesus’ Followers reading and brainstorming activity on the titles of early Christians and the emergence of the word Catholic
• Church Hierarchy & Holy Orders reading and graphic organizer on the hierarchy of the church and the duties of deacons, priests, bishops, cardinals, and popes
• Age of Martyrs reading and reflection questions to learn about early martyrs such as Saint Perpetua, Saint Felicity, and Saint Sebastian.
• Emperor Constantine reading and reflection questions about the legalization of Christianity.
• Councils reading passage to introduce the Council of Nicea
• Nicene Creed fill-in-the-blank worksheet
• Nicene Creed worksheet where students analyze the meaning of the prayer and connect it to Catholic Doctrine and teachings
• Sacred Scripture passage and activity where students learn about Saint Jerome’s Latin Vulgate and compare English and Latin bible verses
• Review worksheet to reinforce information
• Great Schism reading and activity to analyze the difference in the Nicene Creed between the faiths
• Crusades reading and map to show students where people of different faiths live and what land was contested during the Crusades
• Religious Orders reading and an activity in which students read part of the Rule of Saint Benedict and react to each statement with an emoji
• Universities, Theology, and Philosophy reading explaining the connection of religion and education and explaining the discoveries of Copernicus and Gregor Mendel
• Protestant Reformation passage and image analyses where students make hypotheses about the parts of a printing press
• Martin Luther reading and a summary activity so students think about the meaning of some of his theses
• King Henry VIII passage about the creation of the Church of England
• Council of Trent reading and table analyzing the difference between Catholic and Protestant beliefs with the Nicene Creed.
• First and Second Vatican Council readings and reflection questions, as well as an image of the First Vatican Council to analyze the discuss
• Recent Pope Readings about Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis
• People Graphic Organizer to review the people in this unit
• Review Worksheet over the Councils, Nicene Creed, and people

This 60-page EDITABLE unit has everything you'll need for profoundly stimulating lessons on Octavia Butler's Kindred!! Invite your class to engage in student-driven discussions without compromising on intellectual rigor. The daily quizzes, discussion prompts, and writing assignment will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and unlock profound interpretive insights!

Hold your students accountable for completing the nightly homework by beginning every class with a quick vocabulary and reading quiz. Challenge students to explicate textual details using a wide range of interpretive lenses: formalist, historicist, feminist, psychoanalytic, etc. Facilitate dynamic discussions that inspire students to arrive at a whole new depth of insight!!

Everything you’ll need to teach the novel is included in this bundle:

• Unit & Pacing Guide: Suggestions for how to pace the reading homework and organize the classwork for Octavia Butler's Kindred. (2 pages)

• Author Introduction: A brief summary of the life of Octavia Butler and the research that she conducted before writing Kindred. (1 page)

• Discussion Questions: Sixteen pages of higher-order discussion questions guaranteed to inspire profoundly thoughtful class discussions! This unit features double-sided handouts with 8-10 questions for each of the novel's 8 sections. The discussion questions are the beating heart of this curriculum. They challenge students to build interpretive arguments that require the support of carefully selected textual evidence — leading to keen interpretive insights! Guaranteed to build skills in close reading and critical reasoning! (16 pages)

• Quick Writes: A "quick write" can be used at any time in a class to get students to pause and reflect on the text in writing. Introduce a quick write before you begin a discussion to allow your more reticent students to collect their thoughts. Or roll one out toward the end of a discussion to let students capture and refine their best ideas. (8 pages)

• Vocabulary Lists: Lists of 10-12 vocabulary words to accompany every nightly reading assignment. Every vocabulary word comes with a definition and a sample sentence with the word as used in Kindred. A total of over 100 words. (8 pages)

• Vocabulary & Reading Quizzes: Build students’ vocabularies while holding them accountable for the nightly reading homework. Each quiz contains 7 questions on vocabulary words plus another 3 questions on reading comprehension. Grading these quizzes is simple and quick. They’re an easy way to log up to 8 grades in your gradebook. Answer key provided. (16 pages)

• Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on Butler’s wonderfully complex novel. Let students choose amongst 5 profoundly thought-provoking sample topics — or invite them to develop an original topic of their own. (2 pages)

• Poetry Pairings: Seven thematically relevant poems by two exceptionally talented black women poets, Lucille Clifton and Natasha Trethewey. (7 pages)

This unit is filled with dozens of visual images that shed light on important scenes from Octavia Butler's novel: documentary photographs of antebellum plantations, excerpts from Butler's handwritten drafts and journals, paintings of biblical figures referenced in the novel, etc. But what really distinguishes this curriculum is how the discussion starters and writing prompts deepen students' thinking and help them arrive at profound interpretive insights!

This resource packet will come to you in two separate formats: Word docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit your teaching style and/or the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access the entire unit as PDFs, which are easy to navigate and quick to print!

Because I believe that teachers should be able to see what they'd be getting before they purchase, the preview for this resource provides direct access to dozens of actual pages from the unit. Click on the green “preview” button to see exactly what you’ll get....

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Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for resources on American literature. Feel free to check out these complete units on canonical texts by diverse American authors:

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This all-inclusive unit contains everything you need to teach about Genesis 12-50. This is a great companion to my Genesis 1-11 Unit that covers Creation, Adam & Eve, and the Tower of Babel!

There is a full packet of graphic organizers to help understand the content along with games and slides to help engage the whole class.

This awesome unit is focused on Christian teachings with additional pages that focus on Catholic teachings of Sacraments, Saints, and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. It is created for the majority of the work to be non-denominational.

The lesson plans include a PowerPoint which contains an editable packet of work that can be completed independently, or collaboratively. Students will read the bible, summarize passages, answer comprehension questions, and complete graphic organizers about the information.

Students will learn critical vocabulary and use problem-solving skills to think about examples and non-examples for vocabulary. Students will also reflect on and work to memorize Genesis 17:7.

This product is a huge PowerPowerpoint with everything included in one document. It's also included as a PDF document.

Unit Includes…

• 14-page student packet
• Rubric to grade packet
• Answer Key
• Class slides to guide students through the packet. Includes the answer keys, slides to add ideas from class brainstorming, games, and discussion questions.
• Links to Quizlet, Gimkit, and Quizizz games that match the packet
• Test & Answer Key
• Vocabulary Words such as covenant, patriarch, sacrifice, angel, and blessing.
• Word Wall with vocabulary words and definitions
• An outline of the Family Tree from Adam to Abram.
• Games such as Sparkle and Catchphrase
• Graphic Novel page and rubric

Objectives

• Understand, remember, and analyze translations of Genesis 17:7.

• Understand, remember, and analyze vocabulary for this unit.

• Understand and remember the story of Abraham and Sarah.

• Understand and remember the story of Isaac and Rebekah.

• Understand and remember the story of Jacob & Rachel.

• Understand and remember God’s Covenant with Abraham & Jacob.

• Understand the relationship between Jacob, his wives, and his children.

• Understand and remember Jacob’s encounter with an angel and analyze name changes in the bible.

• Understand and remember the story of Joseph and his brothers using worksheets & discussions.

• Apply information to remember the passage of generations by completing Jesus’ family tree from Adam to Moses.

• Create a family tree from Adam to Moses.

• Apply information from this section to deepen an understanding of sacraments specifically analyzing the use of

name changes at life changes in the church and the sacrament of Confirmation.

Uncover the Untold Stories of the Patriarchs: Elevate Your High School Bible Study with a Riveting Curriculum!

Attention, Educators and Youth Leaders! Embark on an enriching journey through the lives of the patriarchs and captivate your high school students with an unforgettable Bible study unit. ✨

Seeking a transformative and immersive curriculum that explores the lives of the patriarchs? Look no further! Our engaging study unit offers a profound exploration of these legendary biblical figures, tailored specifically for high school students.

Walk in the Footsteps of Heroes: Experience the extraordinary lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph as they shape the foundation of faith and set an inspiring example for the generations to come. Witness their triumphs, struggles, and divine encounters that forged them into iconic leaders of ancient times.

Unlock Ancient Wisdom: The stories of the patriarchs are filled with valuable life lessons and profound insights that resonate in today's world. Unearth the essence of faith, perseverance, and the significance of familial bonds as your students apply these timeless principles to their own lives.

Engage in Thought-Provoking Discussions: Stimulate meaningful conversations and critical thinking as your students explore the complexities of family dynamics, moral dilemmas, and the power of divine promises. Our thought-provoking discussion prompts will ignite introspection and promote group interactions.

Nourish Young Minds: Our comprehensive curriculum is meticulously crafted to cater to the intellectual and spiritual growth of high school students, offering a balanced blend of historical context, scriptural analysis, and interactive activities.

Strengthen Bonds: Foster a sense of connection and unity among your students as they delve into the lives of the patriarchs together, sharing their thoughts and insights in a supportive learning environment.

Enriched Learning Materials: Our visually captivating study materials, including maps, timelines, and immersive storytelling, will transport your students back in time, making the patriarchs' experiences come alive like never before.

Connect the Past to the Present: Help your students see the relevance of the patriarchs' stories in their lives today. Our unit seamlessly bridges the ancient world to the contemporary, inspiring personal growth and character development.

Ignite Spiritual Growth: Encourage your students to seek wisdom, compassion, and courage through the examples set by the patriarchs. Our Bible study unit on the patriarchs is not just an academic endeavor; it's a transformative experience that nurtures young hearts and minds.

Don't Miss Out: Seize this opportunity to lead your high school students on a profound journey through the lives of the patriarchs. Elevate your Bible study curriculum with our captivating unit today!

Act Now and Empower Your Students with the Lessons of the Patriarchs!

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NEW IN 2020: Rigorous! Thought-provoking! Discussion-based! This 80-page EDITABLE unit promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. Invite your students to engage in student-driven discussions that promise to be profoundly stimulating! The discussion prompts, daily quizzes, short writing prompts, and final paper will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!

Hold your students accountable for completing the nightly homework by beginning every class with a quick vocabulary and reading quiz. Facilitate dynamic discussions that motivate students to become attached to the thrill generating shared knowledge. Challenge students to explicate textual details using a wide range of interpretive lenses: formalist, historicist, psychoanalytic, feminist, etc. Inspire students to arrive at a whole new depth of insight!!

Everything you’ll need to teach the novel is included in this bundle. Here are a few of the highlights:

• Unit & Pacing Guide: Suggestions for how to approach the complex themes and deceptively simple language in Kincaid's Annie John.

• Discussion Questions: Sixteen pages of deeply thought-provoking discussion questions! One 2-page handout containing 6-10 questions for each of 8 chapters. The discussion questions are the beating heart of this curriculum. Every discussion question is grounded in concrete textual details and challenges students to arrive at lucid interpretive insights! The questions could be used to focus students’ thinking prior to beginning a discussion, to foster in-class writing such as stop-and-jots, or to assign written reflections for homework. Guaranteed to elicit student engagement and foster profound discussions!! (16 pages)

• Vocabulary Lists: Lists of 10-12 vocabulary words for every chapter, complete with definitions and sample sentences with the words as used in Annie John. A total of close to 100 words. (8 pages)

• Vocabulary & Reading Quizzes: Quizzes with 10 questions per chapter. Build students’ vocabularies while holding them accountable for the nightly reading homework. Each quiz contains 7 questions on vocabulary words plus another 3 questions on reading comprehension. Grading these quizzes is simple and quick. They’re an easy way to log 8 grades in your gradebook. Answer key included. (16 pages)

• Narrative Writing Assignment: A narrative writing assignment that could be given after students finish reading Chapter 3. This assignment is inspired by the "autobiographical essay" that Annie shares with her classmates. (1 page)

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to find connections between quotations excerpted from different parts of Annie John. Then invite students to use those quotations as the basis for building an interpretive argument that is supported by textual evidence. Builds skills in close reading and analytical writing! Student writing sample included. (3 pages)

• Creative Writing Assignment: Invite students to think about the messages they have received about what it means to be a "man" or a "woman." Then, following the example in Kincaid's short story "Girl," have students write a short story about how they have navigated the normative pressures associated with gender. Student writing sample included. (2 pages)

• Short Story Pairings: Read and discuss two short stories that examine how and why young children are socialized into normative gender roles: Kincaid's "Girl" & Bret Anthony Johnston's "Boy." This bundle includes transcriptions of both stories as well as a page of thought-provoking discussion questions on Kincaid's "Girl." (3 pages)

• Poetry Pairing: Wrap things up with the poem that Jamaica Kincaid says "taught me how to write." This poem by Elizabeth Bishop engages with many of the same coming-of-age themes explored in Kincaid's Annie John. The poetry pairing includes discussion questions, answer keys, and a quiz on poetic devices. (10 pages)

My store is called “Rigorous Resources” because all of the materials prioritize rigorous content over decorative graphics. Yes, these lessons are filled with dozens of captivating images — maps and photographs of Antigua, paintings of historical events alluded to in the novel, portraits of the author — that shed light on various scenes from Kincaid's novel. But what really distinguishes this curriculum is how the discussion starters, close-reading exercises, and writing prompts are all designed to help student arrive at an abundance of interpretive insights!! . .

These materials will come to you in a single 80-page EDITABLE Word document. Feel free to modify the lessons to suit your teaching style and/or the needs of particular students. The previews for my resources provide direct access to over a dozen pages of actual materials. Click on the green “preview” button to see what you’ll get. .

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•This all-inclusive unit contains everything you need to teach about Jesus' Birth and Childhood. There are graphic organizers to help understand the content, there is also a map of Israel and the Mediterranean to help students picture the locations.

•The lesson plans include a PowerPoint which contains an editable packet of work that can be completed independently, or collaboratively. Students will read the bible, summarize passages, answer comprehension questions, and complete graphic organizers about the information.

•Students will learn critical vocabulary and use problem-solving skills to think about examples and non-examples for vocabulary. Students will also reflect on and work to memorize Isaiah 9:6.

Unit Includes…

• 15-page student packet
• Rubric to grade packet
• Answer Key
• Class slides to guide students through the packet. Includes the answer keys, slides to add ideas from class brainstorming, games, and discussion questions.
• Links to Quizlet, Gimkit, and Blooket games that match the packet
• Test & Answer Key
• Vocabulary Words such as salvation, manger, Messiah, Prophecy, Advent Wreath, City of David, Nativity, and Magi.
• Word Wall with vocabulary words and definitions
• An outline of the Family Tree from Adam to Jesus.
• Advent Wreath Note Taking page and a short presentation on Advent, the Advent Wreath, and symbolism.
• Graphic Novel page and rubric

Awesome Things in the Packet

• Students will analyze the Hail Mary prayer, connect it to the bible, and rewrite the meaning in their own style.
• Students will match the people in the unit to Gifts of the Holy Spirit as a review of the people and their strengths.
• Students will match the events and locations to a map to better understand the geography of the region.
• Students will read about 4 saints and complete a graphic organizer after researching one saint. Saint Josephine Bakhita, Saint Lucy, Saint Juan Diego, Saint Agnes Lê Thi Thành.
• Students will analyze the Messianic Prophecies and compare the Prophecies to the knowledge of Jesus and John the Baptist.
• Students will use Hexagonal thinking to connect the people and vocabulary from this section.
• Students will connect information from this unit to sacraments, the Catholic Mass, the Liturgical colors, and the Gloria.

Objectives covered in the packet

• Understand, remember, and analyze translations of Isaiah 9:6 using a worksheet, verse sort, and sparkle

• Understand, remember, and analyze vocabulary for this unit by writing examples, non-examples, sentences, drawing pictures, and playing games.

• Understand the Family tree from Adam to Jesus.

• Understand, remember, and analyze the pregnancies of Mary and Elizabeth.

• Understand, remember, and analyze the births of Jesus and John the Baptist.

• Analyze the Messianic prophecies from the Old Testament and apply them to Jesus and John the Baptist.

• Remember and understand the stories of Anna and Simeon, andcreate a headline about the Messiah.

• Remember and understand the Wise Men and gifts of the Magi.

• Remember and understand the story of the boy Jesus in the Temple.

• Analyze people and places from this section and connect them with hexagonal thinking.

• Remember and understand the Passover and the connection with Jesus in the Temple.

• Understand the map of Israel during this time period.

• Remember people from the unit and evaluate a lesson learned about those people.

• CATHOLIC: Apply the information from this section to deepen an understanding of the sacraments specifically analyzing sacraments that use anointing with oils.

• CATHOLIC: Apply the information from these sections to deepen an understanding of the Mass by analyzing the Confiteor prayer by sorting, writing definitions, and praying the prayer, as well as understanding the Tabernacle’s connection to the Ark of the Covenant and Eucharistic Adoration.

• Apply the information from this section with a review.

• Apply the information from this section with a test.

Enhance your teaching of Jesus' Birth and Childhood with this comprehensive Nativity Unit, designed to provide engaging and informative lessons for your students. This all-inclusive unit contains everything you need to effectively cover the Christmas lesson plans that revolve around the story of Jesus’ birth, ensuring a deep understanding of the Nativity and its significance in the Christian faith. With well-structured lesson plans, students will embark on an exciting learning journey that integrates Advent lessons with a focus on the Nativity, providing a holistic approach to understanding the Christmas season.
To support your students’ learning, the unit includes graphic organizers that help them dissect and comprehend key content areas.

Accompanying these resources is a detailed map of Israel and the Mediterranean, allowing students to visualize the geographical context of the Nativity story. This visual aid is crucial for students to grasp the locations of significant events, deepening their understanding of the historical and spiritual journey leading to Jesus’ birth. By integrating mapping activities into your Christmas unit, you foster critical thinking and enhance spatial awareness among your students.
The lesson plans feature an interactive PowerPoint presentation that guides students through an editable packet of work.

This packet can be completed independently or collaboratively, fostering a sense of community in the classroom as students engage in discussions and group activities. They will read passages from the Bible, summarize their learnings, answer comprehension questions, and utilize graphic organizers to synthesize their understanding of the Nativity and its key figures.

This collaborative approach not only enhances comprehension but also encourages teamwork and communication skills, which are vital in any educational setting.
As part of the unit, students will also engage with essential vocabulary related to the Nativity, such as salvation, Messiah, and Advent Wreath.

The curriculum includes activities that promote vocabulary acquisition, allowing students to apply critical thinking skills as they differentiate between examples and non-examples of each term. Additionally, the unit offers opportunities for reflection and memorization, such as working with the scripture from Isaiah 9:6. This focus on both comprehension and application ensures that students are not just memorizing facts, but genuinely connecting the material to their faith and personal experiences.

Incorporating other relevant content, the unit encourages students to analyze the Hail Mary prayer, connect it to the Bible, and explore the lives of saints related to the Nativity. They will research and complete graphic organizers on saints like Saint Josephine Bakhita and Saint Lucy, allowing them to recognize the broader Christian tradition during this festive season.

By examining Messianic prophecies and connecting them to the story of Jesus and John the Baptist, students will gain a deeper appreciation of the scriptures and their relevance to the celebration of Christmas. This Nativity lesson plan is not only a vital educational resource but also a meaningful way to enrich your students' understanding of their faith and the importance of the Christmas season.

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This 150-page EDITABLE curriculum has everything you'll need to deliver profoundly stimulating lessons on Nella Larsen's Passing. Invite your class to engage in student-driven discussions without compromising on intellectual rigor. The discussion questions, daily quizzes, literary device exercises, and analytical writing assignment will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!!

Hold your students accountable for completing the nightly homework by beginning every class with a quick vocabulary and reading quiz. Facilitate dynamic discussions that motivate students to become attached to the thrill generating shared knowledge. Challenge students to explicate textual details using a wide range of interpretive lenses: formalist, psychoanalytic, etc. Inspire students to arrive at a whole new depth of insight!!

Here are some highlights from the 150-page editable curriculum:

• Discussion Question Handouts: Twenty pages of deeply thought-provoking discussion questions! One 2-page handout containing 8-10 questions for each of 6 sections of the novel. The discussion questions are the beating heart of these lesson plans. Every discussion question is grounded in concrete textual details and challenges students to arrive at lucid interpretive insights! The questions could be used to focus students’ thinking prior to beginning a discussion, to foster in-class writing such as stop-and-jots, or to assign written reflections for homework. Guaranteed to elicit student engagement and foster profound discussions! (18 pages)

• Discussion Question Answer Keys: The answer keys to the discussion questions are informed by the best academic articles written by scholars who specialize in African-American women writers of the Harlem Renaissance: Deborah McDowell, Cheryl Wall, Bell Hooks, Judith Butler, and others. Of course, there is rarely a single "correct" answer for any question; rather, the discussions questions are made up of higher-order questions designed to foster lively exchanges and interpretive debates among students. They challenge students to build interpretive arguments that require the support of carefully selected textual evidence. (50 pages)

• Quick Writes: A "quick write" can be used at any time in a class to get students to pause and reflect on the text in writing. Introduce a quick write before you begin a discussion to allow students to collect their thoughts. Or roll one out toward the end of a discussion to let students capture and refine their best ideas. (6 pages)

• Vocabulary Lists: Lists of 10 vocabulary words for each of the novel's 6 sections , complete with definitions and sample sentences with the words as used in Passing. A total of 60 SAT-worthy words. (6 pages)

• Reading & Vocabulary Quizzes: Daily quizzes with 10 questions on the nightly reading homework plus another 10 questions on the vocabulary words. If you choose not to have your students study vocabulary, you can still use the portion of the quiz devoted to reading comprehension. Grading these quizzes is simple and quick. They’re an easy way to log 6 to 12 grades into your gradebook. Answer keys included. (24 pages)

• Figurative Language Worksheets (x3): Three worksheets challenge students to identify the type of figurative used in fifty quotations from Passing. The types of figurative language include metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, paradox, and oxymoron. This bundle also features a glossary with definitions as well as examples of how each type of figurative language is used in Passing — so you can review them with students before they tackle the worksheets. Each worksheet can be used either as a quiz or as a fun refresher. Answer keys included. (12 pages)

• Quotation Race: Students work in pairs to identify the speakers of 50 key quotations from Passing. Introduce this fun activity when you need to mix things up, or to refresh students' memories in preparation for the AP exam. Answer key included. (6 pages)

• Q3 Practice Essay: Designed for teachers of AP Literature, this in-class practice essay will allow students to rehearse the "Q3" essay from the AP Literature and Composition Exam. The assignment asks students to write a 40-minute in-class essay in response to one amongst three recent Q3 prompts that featured Passing as one of the recommended works of literary merit. (5 pages)

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on Larsen's Passing. Let students choose from one of 5 thought-provoking sample topics — or invite them to develop a similar topic of their own. Rubric included. (4 pages)

The entire resource packet will come to you in two separate formats: Word docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit your teaching style and/or your students' skill levels — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access the entire unit in PDF format, which is easy to navigate and quick to print.

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Happy teaching!

Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.

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P.S. The current school year is an especially good time to teach this novel because a cinematic adaptation of Passing was just released on Netflix in 2022. The film is directed by Rebecca Hall and features talented actors like Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga. If you're considering teaching this thematically powerful and aesthetically beautiful novel, my enthusiastic advice is to do it!

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Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for resources on American literature. Every unit was designed by a Ph.D. with a research specialization in American literature. Feel free to check out these complete units on canonical texts by diverse American authors:

Complete Unit on Tommy Orange's There There

Complete Unit on Arthur Miller's The Crucible

Complete Unit on Frederick Douglass's Narrative

Complete Unit on F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby

Complete Unit on Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God

Complete Unit on Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun

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Three great resources to teach your kids about the Nicene Creed!

1. Nicene Creed Bingo Lessons: Learn about Catholic Mass Prayers with a Fun Religious Game Why do kids love Bingo so much; they are ALWAYS excited to play! Engage your students with the Nicene Creed through an interactive Bingo game that makes learning fun. With 40 different Bingo cards, this game is perfect for large groups. Students will mark their Bingo cards as lines from the Nicene Creed are called out, making it an exciting way to reinforce their knowledge of the prayer.

• Engagement and Interaction: Bingo captures students’ attention and encourages them to actively participate.
• Improved Retention: Discussing each line of the Creed during the game enhances memory retention.
• Fostering a Positive Classroom Environment: The game encourages teamwork and social interaction, making learning a communal experience.

Download this resource today and bring a deeper understanding of the Nicene Creed to your classroom with almost no prep time needed!

2. Nicene Creed Lessons with Sorting Cards: An Interactive Bible and Prayer ActivityThese sorting cards offer a challenging yet rewarding activity for students to master the Nicene Creed. Students will put the lines of the prayer in order, look up related Bible passages, and match the meaning of the scripture to the prayer. This activity not only helps students learn the prayer but also deepens their understanding of its biblical foundations.

• Independent or Group Activity: This can be done individually or in groups, sparking rich discussions about the prayer’s meaning.
• Differentiation Options: Adjust the difficulty by sorting only the order of the prayer or using colored hints to guide students.
• Critical Thinking: The sorting activity requires students to think deeply about the connections between scripture and the Nicene Creed.

Perfect for discussion and bible skills; download and print today!

3. Nicene Creed Lesson with Council of Nicea Packet: A Comprehensive Lesson PlanThis packet includes a 4-page student packet with readings, activities, and answer keys, all designed to engage students with the Nicene Creed and the Council of Nicea. Through interactive learning and group activities, students will explore the historical and theological significance of the Creed and its role in Church history.

• Interactive Learning: Spark discussions with reading passages and worksheets focused on the Councils and an intro to your Nicene Creed lessons.
• Group Activities: Promote collaborative learning by having students analyze the Creed and present their findings.
• Comparative Analysis: Help students visualize theological differences using a table comparing Catholic and Protestant beliefs.

Incorporate this versatile resource into your Church History curriculum by downloading it today!

Teaching the Nicene Creed to Catholic students is a valuable endeavor that enhances their spiritual and intellectual growth. By using engaging resources like Nicene Creed Bingo, Sorting Cards, and the Nicene Creed and Council of Nicea Packet, educators can make this important prayer come alive in their classrooms. These tools not only make learning enjoyable but also ensure that students develop a deep and lasting understanding of their faith. Download these resources today and enrich your student’seducational journey with a deeper connection to the Nicene Creed.

This 135-page EDITABLE unit has everything you'll need for profoundly stimulating lessons on Willa Cather's My Ántonia!! Invite your class to engage in student-driven discussions without compromising on intellectual rigor. The pre-reading handouts, discussion questions, daily quizzes, and analytical writing assignment will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!!

Hold your students accountable for completing the nightly homework by beginning every class with a quick vocabulary and reading quiz. Facilitate dynamic discussions that motivate students to become attached to the thrill generating shared knowledge. Challenge students to explicate textual details using a wide range of interpretive lenses: historicist, psychoanalytic, feminist, etc. Inspire students to arrive at a whole new depth of insight!!

Here are some highlights from the 135-page editable curriculum:

• Portrait of the Author: Willa Cather: This pre-reading handout will provoke students to make connections between Cather's life and central themes in My Ántonia — without spoiling any of the plot details. Includes a follow-up quiz with answer key. (4 pages)

• Discussion Question Handouts: Thirty-five of higher-order discussion questions guaranteed to inspire profoundly thoughtful class discussions! This unit features double-sided handouts with with 8-10 discussion for each of the novel's 12 sections. The discussion questions are the beating heart of these lesson plans. They challenge students to build interpretive arguments that require the support of carefully selected textual evidence — leading to keen interpretive insights! (35 pages)

• Vocabulary Lists: Lists of 10-12 vocabulary words for every section of the novel, complete with definitions and sample sentences with the words as used in My Ántonia. A total of over 120 SAT-worthy words. (12 pages)

• Vocabulary & Reading Quizzes: Quizzes with 10 questions per reading assignment. Build students’ vocabularies while holding them accountable for the nightly reading homework. Each quiz contains 7 questions on vocabulary words plus another 3 questions on reading comprehension. Grading these quizzes is simple and quick. They’re an easy way to log 12 grades into your gradebook. Answer keys included. (24 pages)

• Literary Devices Quiz: This quiz challenges students to identify the literary devices used in fifteen quotations from My Ántonia. The literary devices include metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, allusion, onomatopoeia, and more. This bundle also features a glossary with definitions of the literary devices as well as examples of how each device is used in Cather's novel — so you can review the devices with students before they tackle the worksheet. The worksheet can be used either as a quiz or as a fun refresher. Answer key included. (3 pages)

• Quotation Race: Students work in pairs to identify the speakers of 50 key quotations from My Ántonia. Introduce this fun activity when you need to mix things up, or to refresh students' memories in preparation for the AP exam. Answer key included. (6 pages)

• FRQ3 Practice Essay: Designed for AP Lit teachers, this in-class practice essay will allow students to rehearse the "FRQ3" essay from the AP Literature and Composition Exam. The assignment asks students to write a 40-minute in-class essay in response to one amongst three recent Q3 prompts that featured My Antonia as one of the recommended works of literary merit. (5 pages)

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on Willa Cather's wonderfully complex novel. Let students choose from one of eight profoundly thought-provoking sample topics — or invite them to develop a similar topic of their own. Rubric included. (4 pages)

My store is called “Rigorous Resources” because the units feature content-rich lessons guaranteed to boost your students' close-reading and critical-thinking skills. This unit filled with dozens of historically relevant visual images: documentary photographs of dugouts and sod houses from the 1870s and 1880s, portraits of Red Cloud and other historical figures, paintings by the prairie-born painter Harvey Dunn, and much more. But what really distinguishes this unit is how the pre-reading handouts, discussion questions, exercises on literary devices, and writing assignment are all designed to help student arrive at an abundance of interpretive insights!

The entire 135-page unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word Doc *and* PDF. Because the Word doc is fully editable, you'll be able to CUSTOMIZE the materials to suit your teaching style and/or the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access the entire unit as a PDF — which is easy to navigate and quick to print!

As someone who great up in the midwest, I love teaching Cather's masterpiece about life on the Nebraska prairie. And I also love hearing from teachers who share a passion for great literature. If you have any questions while teaching this novel, please don't hesitate to reach out via email. Wishing you an amazing experience with My Ántonia!

Happy teaching!

Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.

adamjernigan@gmail.com

P.S. Don't forget to click “follow” for email updates on new products by Rigorous Resources. New products will be 50% OFF for the first 24 hours!

Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for resources on American literature. Every unit was designed by a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago with a research specialization in American literature. Feel free to check out these complete units on canonical texts by diverse American authors:

Complete Unit on Tommy Orange's There There

Complete Unit on Arthur Miller's The Crucible

Complete Unit on Frederick Douglass's Narrative

Complete Unit on F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby

Complete Unit on Nella Larsen's Passing

Complete Unit on Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God

Complete Unit on J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye

Complete Unit on Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun

Complete Unit on Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye

Complete Unit on Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese