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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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“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)

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          “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)

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            “The Great Gatsby” Writing Prompts & Essay Topics (High School ELA)

              Forty writing prompts for teaching The Great Gatsby in high school ELA — organized by chapter for quick in-class writing activities, plus seven extended essay prompts and topics for longer assignments. Prompts cover characterization, theme, symbolism, point of view, the American Dream, and personal connection. Before Reading The Great Gatsby… Read More »“The Great Gatsby” Writing Prompts & Essay Topics (High School ELA)

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              “The Great Gatsby” Activities & Worksheets — 10 Classroom Ideas (High School ELA)

                10 The Great Gatsby classroom activities and worksheets for high school ELA covering pre-reading, while-reading, and after-reading tasks. Activities get students discussing, analyzing, debating, creating, and performing. PDFs for several activities are available as free downloads below. Contents: The Great Gatsby Activities: Before Reading Primary Source Gallery: The Roaring Twenties… Read More »“The Great Gatsby” Activities & Worksheets — 10 Classroom Ideas (High School ELA)

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                “The Great Gatsby” Unit Plan — 23 Lessons & Materials (High School ELA)

                  Twenty-three lesson plans for teaching The Great Gatsby in high school ELA — from pre-reading through the final project. Lessons address characterization, historical context, Modernism, symbolism, theme development, point of view, and style. Browse the unit overview below or download the complete resource with all instructional materials. Overview: The Great… Read More »“The Great Gatsby” Unit Plan — 23 Lessons & Materials (High School ELA)

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                  10 Pre-reading Activities for “The Great Gatsby” (PDF, High School ELA)

                    How do you introduce The Great Gatsby to students? Here are ten pre-reading activities for teaching The Great Gatsby in high school ELA. Overview: The Great Gatsby Pre-reading Activities 1. Introductory Slideshow 2. Anticipation Guide 3. Primary Source Gallery: The Roaring Twenties 4. Symbolism Refresher Activity 5. Unreliable Narrators (and How to… Read More »10 Pre-reading Activities for “The Great Gatsby” (PDF, High School ELA)