ELA/Writing

Students are introduced to Alduous Huxley and themes from the novel, guided through reading and analysis of literary elements, and guided through writing an analytical essay using evidence from the text as a summative evaluation. All materials to guide...

Designed to follow the Anglo Saxons unit available on this site, students will be guided through the reading of Beowulf, focusing on evidence based analyses of literature. Students will be asked to analyze the differences in culture and themes between...

Students are guided through reading and comprehension of the graphic novel Arcadia. Students are asked to do short literary analyses of each section of reading. Students are asked to write an essay using skills and understanding gained during reading and...

Students are introduced to Anglo Saxon culture and its connection to modern day times, asked to research via a short webquest, and asked to analyze some Anglo Saxon poetry before synthesizing it all into a short, mini-essay. All materials to guide...

Students are led through the reading of, analysis of, and synthesis of George Orwell's classic, 1984. A cumulative writing task at the end of the unit asks students to draw on all skills practiced during reading and all knowledge of the novel. All...

Students are introduced to 20th century authors, asked to research one author from the time period, and are guided through the research and presentation process. All Powerpoints used to present material, handouts, and related material are included in...

Students choose a persuasive speech topic, and write a 1-2 minute speech with source evidence to persuade the class, which is polled ahead of, and after, the speech, to show how effective the student has been in changing anyone's mind. This is a great...

Included in this download are two games that can be used with any questions of your choosing. I got a little tired of the Jeopardy template, so I made these to throw in the mix. Included in the download are video instructions on how to run the game...

This set includes a reading that summarizes the Epic of Gilgamesh (in other words, telling the story in kid-friendly form), a character match-up, questions that check for understanding, and three activities. Visit Mrs. Collin's Class for more great...

Designed with middle school and high school students in mind, this activity goes beyond the traditional back to school activities that ask students to list their favourite things. Older students are encouraged to reflect while responding to interesting...

Designed with middle school and high school students in mind, this activity goes beyond the traditional back to school activities that ask students to list their favourite things. Older students are encouraged to reflect while responding to interesting...

Talk about elevating note-taking to the next level! Created with older students in mind, these five designs can be used for any subject! They are provided both in colour and B&W for easy printing. Experience increased student engagement as they...