9th Grade Literature Projects

This is a creative and engaging mini-project that is designed to go along with Chapters 5-7 in Night, but could also be adapted to any part of the novel.

Students will create a brochure/trifold about these three chapters by choosing three significant scenes/events (one from each of these chapters). They will explain why each scene/event is significant to the novel and illustrate their scene/event. This project is designed to promote critical thinking, while also allowing students to be creative. Rubric is included for easy assessment.

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Four-wheelin' or muddin? Cruisin' or going for a drive? Get students thinking about dialects and regional differences with this 22 page engaging, visual presentation. Includes: Dialect and examples Idiolect and examples Jargon and examples Pidgins and examples Creole and examples Review of Terminologies and activity Regional dialects and activity Literature dialects and examples Literature Project activity for Assessment Extra Resources Great for blended, flipped, homeschool, group collaboration, and whole class English and history courses. Interactive and critical thinking skills required!

Empower your students with choice with this Novel Choice Board assessment! This versatile tool offers a variety of creative and analytical activities to deepen students' understanding of the novel they are reading. From artistic projects to visual, oral and written presentations, each choice caters to different learning styles and keeps students motivated. THIS RESOURCE IS CAN BE USED FOR NOVEL STUDY IN ANY LANGUAGE!!

Perfect for individual or group assignments, this choice board will make your novel study dynamic and interactive.

An additional bonus is the integration of AI in the projects!

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS PDF:

• Tips and suggestions for planning purposes.
• Examples of student work.
• 12 diverse tasks covering a multitude of modalities.
• CUSTOMIZABLE AND EDITABLE Explanation and timeline
• A work log to help students stay on pace!

For an in-depth explanation of Terms of Use for this resource, please download it here.

Are you looking for an interactive, student-led activity/ assessment for the end of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library?

This file contains two different packets of Socratic Seminar packets- packet A and packet B. Each packet contains three different discussion questions that require students to answer and provide two quotes from the text to back up their answers. Students are also required to come up with three additional questions they will ask if there’s time in their seminar. Finally, the packet has a page where each student will monitor a partner in the opposite circle. They will make a check each time their partner speaks, and paraphrase meaningful comments their partner makes. The file also contains a rubric for you to use while your students are discussing!

When you print out the file, you’ll see packet A on the top half of the sheet, packet B on the bottom half, and then the rubric as the last page of the file. Remove the rubric and print one out for each of your students. Copy the rest of the pages, cut them in half, and staple them. Each student will receive one half-sheet booklet; packet A or packet B.

Give your students adequate time to plan for their Seminar! I usually give them a full class period (40 minutes for me), but you could have them do it for homework, or over the course of a few days. The day of the Seminar, you’ll assign partners with opposite packets. Let A discuss for as long as they need (usually 30-ish minutes for me!), then flip-flop your circles and have B discuss afterwards.

My students LOVE Socratic Seminars! I have found the fishbowl discussion format works much better when you give each group three different questions so you don’t hear the same discussion two times, which is how this product is set up. I have used Socratic Seminars in small literature circle groups, as well as with the whole class at once. Please ask if you have questions!

Can create 4 mini-books with this product.

Only 4 pages have been left blank if you want the product with the blank pages- purchase my interactive notebook bundle for the one with basic vocabulary (simil, metafora etc.)

(these have been filled with the literary terms+ definitions).

Easy and fun way for students to interact with their vocabulary words.

Students can also color them and add their own notes.

This product contains an assignment for students to create their own acrostic poem for their favorite faction from Divergent by Veronica Roth. This is the perfect assignment to give after conducting a Mock Choosing Ceremony in your classroom.

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• Concise assignment directions
• Beautifully-made example

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⭐ Divergent "Silent Conversation" Quote Pass Activity

⭐ Divergent Fear Landscape Assignment

⭐ Divergent Faction Personality Quiz

⭐ Divergent Symbolism Lesson Plan: Tattoos of Divergent Characters

⭐ Divergent Mock Choosing Ceremony - Lesson Plans and Materials

⭐ Divergent Characters Word Search

⭐ Divergent Worksheet Bundle

⭐ Divergent Final Project - Long Lost Sixth Faction

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Engage your students with innovative and thought-provoking project prompts designed to deepen their understanding and appreciation of James Joyce's classic novel, "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man." This comprehensive product includes four unique project ideas, each accompanied by detailed guidelines and grading rubrics to support both students and educators.

Project Ideas Included:

1. Writing a Sequel to “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man”

• Guidelines: Students will imagine and write a sequel to the novel, continuing the story of Stephen Dedalus. This project encourages creative writing and deep comprehension of Stephen’s character and themes from the original text.
• Grading Rubric: Criteria include creativity, coherence with the original novel, character development, thematic continuity, and writing quality.

2. Visual Diary of Stephen Dedalus

• Guidelines: Students will create a visual diary representing Stephen Dedalus’s inner thoughts and experiences throughout the novel. This project combines artistic skills with literary analysis.
• Grading Rubric: Criteria include visual creativity, accuracy in depicting key events and themes, depth of insight into Stephen’s character, and overall presentation.

3. Stephen Dedalus’s Blog

• Guidelines: Students will write a series of blog posts from Stephen Dedalus’s perspective, reflecting on key moments in the novel. This project blends creative writing with digital literacy.
• Grading Rubric: Criteria include authenticity of voice, insight into Stephen’s character, connection to novel events and themes, and blog format adherence.

4. Multimedia Presentation

• Guidelines: Students will develop a multimedia presentation that explores the themes, symbolism, and motifs of the novel. This project allows for a combination of text, images, audio, and video to convey analysis.
• Grading Rubric: Criteria include depth of analysis, creativity in presentation, use of multimedia elements, coherence, and overall impact.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes Engagement: Engages students in the novel through diverse, hands-on projects that cater to different learning styles and interests.

• Encourages Critical Thinking: Each project prompt encourages deep analysis and thoughtful interpretation of the novel's themes and literary techniques.

• Supports Skill Development: Develops a range of skills including creative writing, artistic expression, digital literacy, and critical analysis.

Why Choose This Project Set: This set of project prompts offers educators a versatile and dynamic tool for teaching "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man." By combining creative and analytical tasks, these projects help students connect with the text on multiple levels and foster a deeper understanding of Joyce’s work.

This Journal Entry Assignment Packet for the novel *Night *by Elie Wiesel is the perfect way to help your students deeply engage with the text. This resource encourages students to reflect on themes, characters, and personal connections as they progress through the novel.

What’s Included:

• 6 Journal Prompts tailored to 6 sections of reading
• Creative Writing Assignment: A heartfelt letter to one character from the novel
• Final Reflection: A thoughtful response to the novel
• Rubric: Clear and concise grading criteria for easy assessment

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Promotes critical thinking and personal connection
• Encourages empathy and deep understanding of the novel’s themes
• Provides structured yet creative writing opportunities

This resource is for personal use in one classroom only. Please do not distribute to others or post publically online (within your Google Classroom, etc. is permitted). If a friend or colleague would enjoy this resource, you may purchase additional licenses at a discounted price. The information, activities and images included are copyrighted. You may not reuse or sell any part of this resource as your own. 

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This product features a creative and contemporary assignment in which students create their own music playlist for a novel by analyzing the lyrics of their favorite songs and synthesizing them with literary elements of their chosen book. This is a great activity that encourages students to think beyond the traditional 5 paragraph essay and consider literary elements in a deeper and more creative way. Your students will thank you for giving them a chance to have fun as they apply higher-order thinking skills!

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• Assignment with Concise Directions
• 3-Page Template for Playlist
• Comprehensive Rubric
• Exemplary Student Example

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Transform your literature curriculum with this all-inclusive teaching bundle for James Joyce's "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man." This comprehensive resource offers everything you need to guide your students through an in-depth exploration of the novel, featuring PowerPoint presentations, a student packet with model answers, worksheets on themes, motifs, and symbolism, assessments, and creative project prompts with guidelines and rubrics.

What's Included:

17 PowerPoint Presentations:

• Detailed presentations for each chapter, divided into parts, focusing on characters, plot events, and themes.
• Additional presentations introducing James Joyce, his background, and writing style, and another highlighting the novel's key themes, motifs, and symbolism.

Student Packet with Model Answers:

• A thorough packet covering the five chapters, each part including sections on main characters, summaries, short-response questions, and long-response questions.
• Model answers provided for comprehensive guidance and understanding.

Themes, Motifs, and Symbolism Worksheet:

• A dedicated worksheet to help students identify and analyze the key themes, symbolism, allusions, and motifs in the novel.
• Comes with an answer key for efficient grading and feedback.

Assessments:

• 5 Quizzes: Chapter-specific quizzes featuring a mix of multiple-choice, and short-answer questions to assess comprehension and analytical skills.
• 2 Tests: A midterm and a final test covering major plot developments, character arcs, and thematic elements of the novel, with detailed answer keys for accurate grading.

Creative Project Prompts:

• Writing a Sequel: Students imagine and write a sequel to the novel, continuing the story of Stephen Dedalus.
• Visual Diary: Students create a visual diary representing Stephen Dedalus’s inner thoughts and experiences.
• Stephen Dedalus’s Blog: Students write a series of blog posts from Stephen Dedalus’s perspective.
• Multimedia Presentation: Students develop a multimedia presentation exploring the novel's themes, symbolism, and motifs.
• Each project prompt includes detailed guidelines and grading rubrics to support both students and educators.

Educational Benefits:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Provides all the materials needed for a thorough exploration of Joyce's novel, saving teachers time and effort.
• Engages Students: Combines creative projects, detailed analyses, and structured assessments to cater to diverse learning styles and promote deeper understanding.
• Supports Critical Thinking: Encourages students to think critically and analytically about the novel through varied activities and assignments.
• Facilitates Assessment: Includes answer keys and rubrics to streamline grading and provide clear, constructive feedback.

Why Choose This Bundle: This complete teaching bundle offers a versatile and dynamic approach to teaching "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man," ensuring that educators have all the resources they need to facilitate an engaging and insightful literary experience. Empower your students to delve into Joyce’s masterpiece with confidence and creativity.

This Journal Entry Assignment Packet for the novel *Night *by Elie Wiesel is the perfect way to help your students deeply engage with the text. This resource encourages students to reflect on themes, characters, and personal connections as they progress through the novel.

What’s Included:

• 6 Journal Prompts tailored to 6 sections of reading
• Creative Writing Assignment: A heartfelt letter to one character from the novel
• Final Reflection: A thoughtful response to the novel
• Rubric: Clear and concise grading criteria for easy assessment

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Promotes critical thinking and personal connection
• Encourages empathy and deep understanding of the novel’s themes
• Provides structured yet creative writing opportunities

This resource is for personal use in one classroom only. Please do not distribute to others or post publically online (within your Google Classroom, etc. is permitted). If a friend or colleague would enjoy this resource, you may purchase additional licenses at a discounted price. The information, activities and images included are copyrighted. You may not reuse or sell any part of this resource as your own. 

I would love to hear how you used this resource in your classroom. Please leave your feedback!

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This is a differentiated mini-unit on Elizabethan England to prepare students for studying Shakespeare's works! It can be used as an introduction to any of Shakespeare's plays. It begins with a day of research into Shakespeare's life and times, then asks students to create a group collage on their topic and ultimately perform a presentation of their findings.

Included in this product:

- Rationale for Project

- English Language Arts Frameworks

- 4 Meticulously Explained Lesson Plans

- Extensive explanation of differentiation strategies embedded in lessons (Perfectly aligned with Standard II of Teacher Evaluations)

- 5 Separate packets with questions for 5 separate topics

- Rubric

- Picture of my students' work from this year

This is an engaging group project that keeps students working from start to finish while playing to their very different strengths. I have put hours upon hours into this project so that you don't have to - truly, you will find that it runs itself!

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⭐ Shakespeare's "Death Lines" Activity

⭐ Shakespeare's Epitaph Assignment

⭐ Shakespeare Valentine's Day Lesson Plan

⭐ Sonnet 130 Valentine's Day Lesson Plan

⭐ Sonnet 18 Valentine's Day Lesson Plan

⭐ William Shakespeare Quote Posters

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Engage your students in an exciting exploration of banned books with this creative and informative 'Wanted Poster' project. Perfect for Banned Books Week or any literature unit, this resource provides everything you need to guide your students through an engaging project regarding a banned book students read or discussed.

What's Included:

• Step-by-Step Instructions: Detailed, easy-to-follow directions that walk students through each part of the project, ensuring success for every learner.
• Printable Wanted Poster Template: A customizable, ready-to-use poster template that students can personalize to represent their chosen banned book.
• Examples: Inspiring sample posters to help spark student creativity and provide a clear idea of expectations.
• Rubric: A comprehensive grading rubric that covers creativity, content accuracy, effort, and presentation, making assessment a breeze.

This product serves as a chance for your students to get creative as they work on their summarizing skills with the oftentimes difficult and fast-paced work of fiction, Monster by Walter Dean Myers. Each student is responsible for answering questions and ultimately writing a "Breaking News Article" on one day of the trial of Steve Harmon. A 4-day suggested procedure is included so virtually no preparation is needed for this engaging activity. This engaging, student-tested resource is Common Core aligned.

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• Full assignment directions
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• List of comprehension questions
• Graphic organizer for article
• Scoring guide for project

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This product features a thoughtful and engaging supplemental activity for Edgar Allan Poe's tale of ultimate revenge, "The Cask of Amontillado." In this mini-project that can be done in class or as homework, students will closely examine Montresor's family crest (or is it!?), then create their own symbolic family crest using meticulous instructions and the template provided. They will also need to thoroughly explain what they have included on their family crest. A detailed lesson plan is included for use on the following day that allows students to showcase and explain their family crests using an imaginative teaching method. This is a fantastic activity to get your students to think symbolically and to reflect upon the ideals of their own families. Your students will thank you for offering such a thoughtful activity to go along with their reading of "The Cask of Amontillado"!

Product Includes:

- Detailed Instructions

- Family Crest Template

- Explanation Template

- Student Example

- Suggested Lesson Plan

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More resources to round out your Edgar Allan Poe unit:

⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe PowerPoint

⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Bell Ringer Journal Prompts

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Crossword Puzzle

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe ESCAPE ROOM

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Brochure

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe's Obituary

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Quote Posters

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This resource features a growing bundle of all of our best-selling lesson plans, materials, and activities for your unit on Shakespeare. Resources perfectly complement any Shakespearean play and can be used to introduce the unit (like the Elizabethan Mini-Unit, Scavenger Hunt, and PowerPoint), throughout the unit (Bell Ringers, Sonnet Lesson Plan, and "Death Lines" Activity), as a review (Shakespeare Escape Room), and even to decorate your classroom (Quote Posters). Each product is thoughtfully crafted and inspires students to delve deeply into Shakespeare's life and works. Lessons have all been classroom-tested and allow for differentiation while encouraging optimal student engagement. You will not find tedious lists of comprehension questions and vocabulary words in this bundle; instead you will find materials that will make Shakespeare relevant in the eyes of your students and bring the Bard to life!

Included in this Bundle:

⭐ Elizabethan England Mini-Unit

This is a differentiated mini-unit on Elizabethan England to prepare students for studying Shakespeare's works! It can be used as an introduction to any of Shakespeare's plays. It begins with a day of research into Shakespeare's life and times, then asks students to create a group collage on their topic and ultimately perform a presentation of their findings.

⭐ Introduction to Shakespeare Powerpoint, Scavenger Hunt & Lesson Plan

This resource features everything you need to conduct the perfect introduction to William Shakespeare for your students. Shakespeare can be undeniably intimidating for students, particularly if they have never had experience with reading his work before, so this lesson aims to engage and show that the greatest writer of all time was actually a pretty cool guy. The powerpoint offers a brief glimpse into the life and times of William Shakespeare and takes about 30 minutes to run through while encouraging optimal student engagement. The scavenger hunt encourages active learning as students discover answers to the 21 important questions throughout the lesson about the man, the myth, the Bard himself. This lesson plan and accompanying materials can be used to introduce a unit on any of Shakespeare's plays.

⭐Shakespeare ESCAPE ROOM

There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a full-length Shakespearean Escape Room. Planning an escape room may seem like quite the daunting task, but this product provides everything from the basics and set-up instructions to signs and answer keys so that yours runs smoothly from start to finish. The activity involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. Your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize the higher order thinking skills they are applying in the playing of this game.

⭐ 25 Shakespeare Bell Ringer Journal Prompts

This resource features a set of 25 reader response journal prompts for use during your unit on Shakespeare. Each bell ringer is comprised of a Shakespearean quote from one of his plays or sonnets and a thoughtfully crafted question that encourages students to personally connect and appreciate the timelessness of his work. Prompts can be used as bell-ringers (most popular and mean the first 5 minutes of every class for more than a month are planned for you!), summarizers, stations, full class or small group discussion questions, for homework, sub plans, as a filler activity… the possibilities are endless!

⭐ Sonnet 130 Lesson Plan

In this creative and engaging lesson plan, students will analyze one of Shakespeare's most famous love sonnets about the notorious Dark Lady and create their own original poetry inspired by the Bard. This resource provides step-by-step instructions using a format of warm-up, explanation, application, and synthesis with the aim to engage students from beginning to end. A teacher cheat sheet is also included with full notes on Sonnet 130 so no preparation is needed.

⭐ Shakespeare Valentine's Day Lesson Plan

This full-length lesson plan revolves around Shakespeare's mastery of the English language with an emphasis on his knack for coming up with the most compassionate of compliments and scathing of insults. Through a non-intimidating approach, students will have the opportunity to do a little bit of acting and make connections to modern day as they explore Shakespeare's language of love and hate. I am always astounded by the level of maturity of the discussion that arises from this activity as students discuss what makes a compliment or insult particularly effective and from whom it means the most. This is sure to be a lesson that you will use again and again on February 14th.

⭐ Shakespeare's "Death Lines" Lesson Plan

In this full-length lesson plan, students will closely examine the final lines of Shakespearean characters before their deaths (if you know Shakespeare, there are quite a few!). Following a mini-lesson on the importance of these final words, students will take part in the classic game, Mafia, with a unique, Shakespearean twist. I invented the take on this game several years ago and it has become one of my students' and my favorite days of the whole school year. There is truly nothing like seeing students having a great time while studying Shakespeare. I am confident that your students will love it too!

⭐ Shakespeare Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game ~ newly added!

This resource features a lesson plan and materials for the Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game, an engaging and competitive way to review Shakespeare and the Globe Theater. Let's face it, review days can be boring for both teachers and students, so liven them up with this collaborative game. The resource includes not only a meticulously detailed lesson plan and set-up instructions, but 30 questions on Shakespeare's life, works, and the Globe. Besides simple set-up, very little preparation is needed for this lesson and if your students are like mine, they will ask for this form of review for every unit of study.

⭐ William Shakespeare Quote Posters

Make your classroom pop with this set of 25 beautifully-made posters featuring quotes from William Shakespeare. Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a noteworthy quote from one of the Bard's plays imposed over a stunning photograph that will spruce up your ELA classroom. The square format is reminiscent of Instagram and makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board. I suggest laminating the posters and using them not just during your Shakespeare unit, but all year long.

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Students get the chance to create the epitaph for the gravestone of the most revered writer of all time. The activity encourages students to be thoughtful with their knowledge of William Shakespeare but also to be creative with their inscriptions. This can be done in or outside of class and also works as a no-prep emergency substitute plan. To be festive, I love to give this assignment on the anniversary of Shakespeare's actual death, April 23, but with the subject at hand, it also works well as a Halloween lesson plan.

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This resource features a bundle of all of our best-selling lesson plans, materials, and activities for Veronica Roth's best-selling dystopian novel, Divergent. Each product is thoughtfully crafted and allows students to think outside the box by delving deeply into the novel's themes, characters, and plot development. Lessons have all been classroom-tested and allow for differentiation while encouraging optimal student engagement. You will not find tedious lists of comprehension questions and vocabulary words in this bundle; instead you will find materials that will bring the novel to life!

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⭐ Introduction to Dystopia Powerpoint & Crossword

This resource features an engaging, interactive, editable PowerPoint Presentation for introducing or reviewing Dystopian Fiction to your students! The PowerPoint Presentation runs through an entire lesson from warm-up to explanation, application, and summarizer. Also included are 2 pages of "guided notes" so that you may differentiate your lecture for all levels of students. Recently, a fun dystopia crossword puzzle has been added to help reinforce knowledge of the lesson. Since utopias and dystopias are intrinsically motivating for students, this lesson is always a fun one and gets students excited about the upcoming unit on Divergent.

⭐ Divergent "Silent Conversation" Quote Pass Activity

This product features a thoughtful and engaging activity for use during your study of Divergent. Centering around 5 different provocative passages from the book, this lesson provides your students with a chance to think, reflect, and respond to their peers without ever saying a word. This creative approach is a great way to differentiate instruction among your students and allows even your most quiet students to shine. I am confident that this no-prep lesson will become a must-do activity within your unit on Divergent!

⭐ Tattoos of Divergent Character Symbolism Lesson Plan

This powerpoint explores the symbolism behind the character's tattoos. It is a fantastic opening mini-lesson to an activity in which students choose their own "symbolic" tattoos. My students LOVE this activity - just be prepared to share what symbolic tattoo you would get - they WILL ask!

⭐ Divergent Faction Acrostic Poem Assignment

This product contains an assignment for students to create their own acrostic poem for their favorite faction from Divergent. This is the perfect assignment to give after conducting a mock ceremony in your classroom.

⭐ Divergent Fear Landscape Assignment

This resource contains two separate assignments for creating a fear landscape so that you may differentiate among your figurative and literal thinkers. The first is more appropriate for students who can think symbolically (typically end of eighth grade and above) while the second is better suited for your literal thinkers (sixth-seventh grade). No matter which assignment you give, this is an engaging project that will urge students to consider their deepest fears and connect with Tris and her Dauntless friends in Divergent.

⭐ Divergent Mock Choosing Ceremony

This product contains everything you need to conduct your very own true-to-the-book Choosing Ceremony for Divergent in your classroom! This is one of my favorite activities I do with my students all year as I truly get insight into who they are and what they believe. The Choosing Ceremony will be an emotional challenge for some but very well-worth it!

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This product includes a crossword puzzle, faction knowledge worksheets, a Freytag's Pyramid worksheet for entire novel, character review worksheet, and full answer keys.

⭐ Divergent Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials

Socratic Seminars are higher order ways of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class text. These seminars rely on the power of inquiry and allow students to take the lead in their learning and discussion. The only problem? They require a great deal of preparation. Fortunately, with this resource, the work has been done for you. This packet includes everything you need to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom surrounding the novel.

⭐ Divergent Final Project - Long Lost Sixth Faction

This project instructs students to create their own faction. They must create everything from faction name, symbol, jobs, and manifesto to a propaganda poster, initiation process and more! This comprehensive project takes students about 1 week to complete. Because it is such an incredibly engaging activity, it truly runs itself and is the perfect way to conclude your study of Divergent.

⭐ Divergent Unit Test

This comprehensive test includes 46 well-written questions: character matching, plot-level multiple choice, faction knowledge chart, vocabulary, and short answer along with full answer key.

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