Revised workshop worksheet for theme development, now featuring mentor examples to help students distinguish between literal topics and universal themes. Improved page breaks and student work area sizing.
A student-facing worksheet for practicing the identification and drafting of thesis statements. Includes 'troubleshooting' exercises and prompt-based drafting areas.
A structured graphic organizer for students to architect their literary analysis essays, providing clear sections for claims, evidence, and analysis using a 'building' metaphor.
Instructional slides for teaching literary analysis, featuring the ATC thesis formula and the ICE method for evidence integration with examples from Fahrenheit 451 and Charade.
A comprehensive writing guide that breaks down the components of a literary essay, provides the 'ATC' formula for thesis statements, and uses examples from The Great Gatsby, Fahrenheit 451, and Charade.
The final in a series of 10 5-minute 'do-now' tasks for students to practice parallel structure and transition words. Includes a mixed review of all skills. Revised for answer choice uniformity and spacing.
The ninth in a series of 10 5-minute 'do-now' tasks for students to practice parallel structure and transition words. Includes 4 spiraling practice items. Revised for answer choice uniformity and spacing.
The eighth in a series of 10 5-minute 'do-now' tasks for students to practice parallel structure and transition words. Includes 4 spiraling practice items. Revised for answer choice uniformity and spacing.
The seventh in a series of 10 5-minute 'do-now' tasks for students to practice parallel structure and transition words. Includes 4 spiraling practice items. Revised for answer choice uniformity and spacing.
The sixth in a series of 10 5-minute 'do-now' tasks for students to practice parallel structure and transition words. Includes 4 spiraling practice items. Revised for answer choice uniformity and spacing.