9th Grade English Language Arts Activities

This comprehensive set offers 20 individual assignments, each providing an engaging introduction to the life, style, achievements, and legacy of a renowned poet. Written at a 7th-grade level for ESOL students, the content is clear, approachable, and adaptable, making it suitable for a wide range of learners across different grade levels or with varying reading abilities.

Each assignment includes four thoughtful questions designed to encourage students to think critically about the poet’s work and lasting impact. Whether used in an ESOL classroom or for general education, these assignments support the development of reading and comprehension skills while fostering a deeper appreciation for poetry. Perfect for building a love of literature in your students!

Character Analysis Mega Bundle – Anatomy of Characters: Protagonists, Antagonists & Minor Characters
20% Off Bundle Price | Student-Led, Independent Learning
Bonus: All workbooks combined into one booklet for easy distribution, storage, and display. You also receive a Character Trait 'word wall' - perfect for student notebooks and reference.

Equip your students with the tools to deeply analyze protagonists, antagonists, and minor characters! This Character Analysis Mega Bundle is perfect for busy teachers looking for no-prep, high-impact resources that foster independent, student-led learning. Adaptable for any short story or novel, this bundle offers structured resources to support literary analysis across major character types.

What’s Inside?

Anatomy of a Protagonist (6 pages):
2 Character Mapping Templates/Graphic OrganizersInformative handouts on protagonist types, narration styles (reliable/unreliable narrators), and direct/indirect characterization

STEAL Analysis (4 pages):
STEAL Anchor Poster (classroom display)

1 Character Template & Graphic Organizer

Framework for analyzing Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks

Character Arc (7 pages):
Outline, Analysis Template, and Table

Tools to explore key moments in character growth and transformation

Anatomy of an Antagonist (4 pages):
1 Character Template & 1 Analysis Table

Informative pages on antagonist roles and their impact on the story

Anatomy of a Minor Character (4 pages):
Record/List to identify significant minor characters

1 Minor Character Analysis Table

Tools to analyze how minor characters influence the narrative

Bonus Character Trait Wall Chart:
Print or digitally display to support vocabulary development and encourage analytical thinking

This Bundle Covers:

• The roles, traits, and transformations of protagonists, antagonists, and minor characters.
• How to use STEAL and character mapping tools to analyze direct and indirect characterization.
• Prompts and guides to connect characters to broader themes and narratives.

Who is This Bundle For?

Perfect for:

• Classroom teachers needing reusable, time-saving resources.
• Homeschooling parents wanting structured literary activities.
• Substitute or relief teachers needing impactful, ready-to-go materials.
• Tutors focusing on detailed character analysis.
• Upper Middle and High School students engaging in hands-on learning about literary elements.

Flexible Format:

• File Format: Delivered as a zip file with two PDFs: AU spelling and A4-sized PDF & USA spelling and letter-sized PDF
• Prints beautifully in color or grayscale (select grayscale before printing).
• Seamlessly integrates into platforms like Google Classroom, OneNote, or Canvas.
• Bonus: Includes a combined booklet of all workbooks for easy use and distribution.

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Link to Individual Resources in This Series:

If you don’t need the entire bundle, check out the individual resources in the Character Analysis Series:

1. Character Analysis: Protagonist Roles, Traits, & Mapping Templates
2. Character Analysis (S.T.E.A.L): Protagonist Traits & Template Mapping
3. Character Arc Analysis: Protagonist Traits & Template Mapping
4. Anatomy of an Antagonist – Character Mapping Template & Analysis Table
5. Minor Characters – Character Role & Analysis Table

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Are you searching for a fun activity to celebrate Presidents' Day? Look no further! This Presidents' Day Quote code breaker is perfect for various grade levels, and teachers can simply print and go!

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• 1 inspring quote from George Washington
• 1 page of worksheet (black and white for bulk printing)
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Are you looking for an interesting way to integrate your students' love for anime and your love for literary elements? This front and back worksheet can be assigned virtually or printed for independent work. Students will watch an episode of their favorite anime and analyze for setting, conflict, theme, mood, and symbolism. This resource can be used for extension work, passion projects, or a flex day in ELA.

Character traits and analysis fun!

Have some outdoor fun (or use butcher paper for indoors) with sidewalk novel characters! Students choose a character from their novels then do body outlines with sidewalk chalk. Fill these with physical and character traits from quotes within the novel...full directions for implementing and making a competitive game. Can be used with all ages and novels. Excellent for comprehension and assessment.

Free Sample Mood Board – Imaginative Writing with Creative Prompts

Compliments the Imaginative Writing Mood Boards Set

This free sample mood board serves as a 'taster' for the full set of Imaginative Writing Mood Boards, offering a visually captivating prompt to inspire creative storytelling for high school students in both USA and Australia. Designed to spark imaginative writing, this mood board is perfect for a wide variety of classroom activities, from quick writing warm-ups to extended creative assignments.

Two Board Options for Maximum Flexibility

This sample includes:

• One Mood Board with a Writing Prompt: Ideal for guided writing tasks or structured assignments.
• One Mood Board without a Writing Prompt (the image remains the same): Perfect for open-ended creative exploration, allowing you to tailor tasks to your classroom and student needs.

The two board options reflect the format of the paid version, which includes 10 additional boards with similar flexibility.

How to Use This Freebie

Classroom Suggestions:

• Printed or Digital Use: Print the mood board on cardstock or laminate it for reuse, or project it onto an interactive whiteboard/digital platform to engage the entire class.
• Adaptable for Different Writing Levels: Use as a quick prompt or expand into a longer creative writing task, making it suitable for diverse skill levels and abilities.

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If you find this resource engaging, explore the complete set of 11 Imaginative Writing Stimulus 'Mood Boards': Creative Prompts - High School for even more creative inspiration.

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• 10 Unique Mood Boards: Carefully designed to spark creativity, available in PDF and PowerPoint formats (this freebie makes this set 11 boards).
• Two Versions of Each Board: With and without writing prompts, ensuring flexibility to suit your classroom goals, lesson objectives, and student needs.
• Adaptable PowerPoint Presentation: Customizable to add learning intentions, success criteria, or additional instructions.
• Accompanying Writing Prompts Document: Editable Word and PDF versions in both USA and AU English, allowing you to tailor prompts to your classroom vernacular.

Check out the full set here: 11 Imaginative Writing Stimulus 'Mood Boards': Creative Prompts - High School

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Vocabulary Printable Game | Roll a Word Activity | Freebie: Student can use this roll a vocabulary word game in centers, for test prep, homework, small groups, tutoring, homeschool and so much more! AVID teachers can use the SAT/ACT vocabulary words found in our AVID Vocabulary bundle to practice their vocabulary skills!

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I visited Vienna and took a photograph of the Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial(also called the Nameless Library). Perhaps, you may find this short activity of interest to use with your students.

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This is a free sampler of my Seasonal Activities for Older Kids and includes pages from all three of my morning work resources for middle schoolers: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Why should little kids have all the seasonal and holiday fun? Give your older students some thematic fun this year! This freebie is a great way to try out these resources to see if they're a good fit for your classroom or homeschool!

One full color worksheet, containing two half-page morning work activities, is included for each of the three units, plus the black and white version of each for easier printing. These are also great for early finishers or as a way to add a little holiday joy to the classroom or homeschool! These are no-prep...just print and go!

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Jack Prepares for School contains a 10-page story incorporating Life Skills. It includes a Vocabulary Word Wall, and Vocabulary Definition Cards. This unit is designed for students with intellectual disabilities and autism but can be used in general education elementary grades or ELL.

This story talks about Jack who is preparing for his first day of high school by going to the store and shopping for school supplies with his mom. While at the store Jack uses addition and subtraction to determine how much money he has to spend on the items he needs.

This story provides opportunities for repetition in the classroom, which is essential for students with intellectual disabilities, as well as the use of visuals.

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1.9 Hook (Dress Code) Johnny is the bomb-diggity of the school, and comes to school every morning ignoring dress code. Although he is clearly breaking the rules, he gets away with it. When YOU break the same rule, however, you are stopped in the hallway and sent to the office for a dress code violation. Have you ever seen a situation like this happen? If so, how did it make you feel? Did you do anything about your feelings? SS.7.C.1.9 Define the rule of law and recognize its influence on the development of the American legal, political, and governmental systems.

Vocabulary Memory Game for Grades 7-10

Increases student vocabulary and understanding

Includes 10 List Words

Includes Definitions for teacher and students

1 Memory Game

Help your students practice listening and the summary strategy of identifying 3-4 key words. After they identify the words, they use those words to construct a non fiction summary. Sentence starters provided for the written summary.

A great strategy for ELL students, SpEd and all kids.

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Unlock the secrets of the classroom with our thrilling Word Search High School! Dive into a world of academic adventure and challenge your mind like never before.

• Packed with over 24 hidden words related to the high school experience
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Uncover the joy of learning as you scour the page for terms like "science", "homecoming", and "debate club". This Word Search High School is not just a puzzle - it's a journey through the halls of academia that will keep you entertained for hours. Whether you're a student, teacher, or lifelong learner, this game is a must-have for anyone who loves the thrill of the hunt.

Increase critical thinking skills with this Thanksgiving-themed Costa's Levels of Inquiry activity! Students will categorize questions based on Costa’s Level 1, 2, and 3, promoting deeper understanding of Thanksgiving traditions and ELA skills. Perfect for engaging middle and high school students in critical analysis and creative thinking during the holiday season!

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• 10 Thanksgiving-themed questions for categorizing into Costa's Level of Questioning
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This BLACK HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEET] product can be used for analyzing BLACK Americans vital to our society. Indeed, this FREEBIE has a 4-PAGE worksheet and suggested uses to help students navigate literature and influential Black Americans. This product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

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Today in History Daily Warm-Up Instructions:

Image Observation:

Display a historical image related to the day's date or a significant event in history.

Instruct students to carefully observe the details in the image without providing any background information.

Individual Inference:

Ask students to individually jot down their inferences about what they think might be happening in the image.

Encourage them to consider details such as clothing, setting, facial expressions, and any other relevant visual cues.

Partner Discussion:

Pair up students and have them share their individual inferences with their partners.

Prompt partners to discuss and compare their interpretations, encouraging them to consider different perspectives.

Collaborative Inference:

Bring the class back together and facilitate a collaborative discussion.

Select a few pairs to share their inferences with the entire class.

Encourage students to consider diverse interpretations and discuss any common themes or differences in their observations.

Historical Context:

After the collaborative discussion, provide some historical context or information about the image.

Discuss how the actual events align or differ from the students' inferences.

Benefits for Students:

Critical Thinking Skills:

Analyzing historical images promotes critical thinking as students must observe details, make connections, and draw conclusions.

Inference and Interpretation:

Making inferences based on visual cues enhances students' ability to interpret information and think beyond the surface.

Collaborative Learning:

Partner and class discussions foster collaborative learning, allowing students to share and refine their ideas through dialogue.

Engagement with History:

Connecting historical events to visual stimuli makes history more tangible and relatable for students, increasing their interest and engagement.

Communication Skills:

Sharing inferences with partners and the class improves communication skills and helps students articulate their thoughts effectively.

Diverse Perspectives:

Encouraging students to consider different interpretations promotes an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helps them understand that history can be viewed from various angles.

Contextual Learning:

Providing historical context after the activity solidifies students' understanding, reinforcing the connection between visual stimuli and historical events.

By incorporating this activity into the daily warm-up routine, students can develop a deeper appreciation for history, enhance their analytical skills, and actively engage with the learning process.

Vocabulary for Grades 7-10

Improves Vocabulary, Reading, Writing

10 Higher level words

Connotation, Denotation, Antonyms, Synonyms, Parts of Speech

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