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M. Towle

M. Towle is a veteran Language Arts and Social Studies teacher with fourteen years of classroom experience in urban schools in Los Angeles and Philadelphia. M. Towle holds an M.A. in Holocaust and Genocide Studies and is the founder of TeachNovels.com.

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1984 Project Ideas — Final Assignments for George Orwell’s Novel (High School ELA)

    Fourteen 1984 project ideas and final assignments for high school ELA — creative, analytical, and research-based options covering George Orwell’s novel from multiple angles. Free sample handouts included. Download the complete 1984 Projects and Assignments for all 14 project handouts and editable DOCX files. 1984 Project Ideas overview  1984 Projects… Read More »1984 Project Ideas — Final Assignments for George Orwell’s Novel (High School ELA)

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    1984 Introduction Lesson and PowerPoint (PDF or PPT) — George Orwell, High School ELA

      1984 introduction slideshow for high school ELA — available as a PDF or PowerPoint (30 slides). Covers speculative fiction, George Orwell’s biography, historical context, totalitarianism, and the key literary elements of the novel. Download the free PDF slideshow below or get the editable PPT with the lesson plans. 1984 Introduction… Read More »1984 Introduction Lesson and PowerPoint (PDF or PPT) — George Orwell, High School ELA

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      1984 Unit Test: Multiple Choice and Short Answer PDF (George Orwell, High School ELA)

        Free 1984 unit test for high school ELA. Questions cover all three parts of George Orwell’s novel. Includes 48 multiple choice questions and 6 short response sections. Addresses comprehension and literary knowledge/analysis. Print the sample test as shown, cut and paste questions from the list, or download the complete test… Read More »1984 Unit Test: Multiple Choice and Short Answer PDF (George Orwell, High School ELA)

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        15 FRANKENSTEIN Pre-reading Activities

          Even advanced students benefit from introduction lessons before engaging with an unfamiliar text. The fifteen Frankenstein pre-reading activities below give teachers a range of options for providing background, activating prior knowledge, and setting a purpose for reading before students open the novel. Which literary elements and themes are essential to… Read More »15 FRANKENSTEIN Pre-reading Activities

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          “Anthem” Unit Plan — Lesson Plans and Activities (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

            This Anthem unit plan for grades 9 to 11 leads students through engaging explorations of historical context, characterization, point of view, symbolism, language style, theme development, and more. Includes 20 Anthem lesson plans, instructional materials, fun activities, and teacher guidance. Anthem Unit Overview Anthem Lesson Plans: Before Reading Introduction Slideshow &… Read More »“Anthem” Unit Plan — Lesson Plans and Activities (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

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            “Anthem” Project Ideas — Creative Final Assignments (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

              These 12 Anthem project ideas (high school, ELA) extend learning and give students a variety of ways to demonstrate their skills, knowledge, and creativity. Customizable file formats available for download. Anthem Projects Overview: Anthem II: The World Council Strikes Back Creative Writing: Anthem II (PDF) Alright, maybe the World Council doesn’t… Read More »“Anthem” Project Ideas — Creative Final Assignments (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

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              “Anthem” Pre-reading Activities — Introduction Lessons (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

                Eight pre-reading activities for teaching Anthem by Ayn Rand in high school ELA. Options range from an introductory slideshow through historical context lessons, a thought experiment on society and government, and a symbolism refresher. Select what fits your schedule and instructional goals. One or two of these activities will give… Read More »“Anthem” Pre-reading Activities — Introduction Lessons (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

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                “Anthem” Discussion Questions by Chapter — Socratic Seminar (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

                  Anthem discussion questions by chapter for high school ELA. One set per chapter, each with several open-ended prompts and one or two excerpt analysis tasks. This resource was written with Socratic seminar in mind, but it could serve other functions (e.g., individual reading support). Cut and paste from the list… Read More »“Anthem” Discussion Questions by Chapter — Socratic Seminar (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

                  Students engaging in a lively book discussion in a school library.

                  “Anthem” Anticipation Guide — PDF Worksheet (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

                    Free Anthem anticipation guide for high school ELA with ten statements on individuality, freedom, government, and society. Anticipation guides work because students enjoy sharing their own opinions before they consider those of the author; the goal is to share those opinions while instilling intellectual reasons to read. Print the PDF… Read More »“Anthem” Anticipation Guide — PDF Worksheet (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)