A tiered student activity document for Briar Rose, offering three levels of challenge (Mild, Medium, Spicy) focused on symbolism and thematic analysis.
A teacher-facing answer key and guide that maps key evidence from the articles to the writing prompts, including sample student responses and discussion starters.
A writing prompt worksheet that challenges students to compare instruments and describe one in detail using the specific prompt: "Research and explain a musical instrument from another country. Describe what it looks like, how it is played, and why it is important in that culture." Includes robust writing areas for text-based evidence.
A four-page collection of informational articles about the Sitar, Kora, Didgeridoo, and Steelpan. Each page features one instrument with text written at a 3rd-grade level, covering appearance, playing method, and cultural significance.
A printable desk tool featuring conversation cues for agreeing, disagreeing, questioning, adding on, and providing text evidence. Designed as two 6x4 inch bookmarks on a single page for student use.
A student worksheet designed for a 15-minute reteach on identifying journalism with delayed ledes. It guides students to find the 'switch' point in a text and gather evidence of journalistic features like multiple sources and verifiable facts.
A visual presentation for a 15-minute reteach. It explains the 'Delayed Lede' concept, models how to identify the switch from narrative to informational journalism, and provides a 'Journalism Checklist' for student reference.