A tone-focused revision guide for students to refine their autobiographical essays using Hurston's mentor moves in diction, imagery, and syntax. Includes checklists and a 'voice upgrade' practice area.
A detective-themed matching worksheet for students to pair nine figurative language devices with their correct definitions, plus three reconstruction drills. Optimized for one-page printing.
A comprehensive teacher's guide for 'The Great Gatsby' character analysis unit, providing instructional context, prompt breakdowns, evidence suggestions, and a grading rubric.
An elegant Art Deco-inspired slide deck to introduce character analysis essay prompts for 'The Great Gatsby', covering the protagonists, female characters, and the class conflict.
A formal student handout featuring five sophisticated essay prompts for 'The Great Gatsby', categorized by character focus and including formatting requirements.
A formal grading rubric for the Gatsby analysis essay, covering thesis development, textual evidence, analysis, and organizational structure. Designed for teacher evaluation and student self-assessment.
A detailed graphic organizer to help students outline their 5-paragraph analysis essay on 'The Great Gatsby', including sections for thesis development, body paragraph evidence, and concluding synthesis.