"American Sonnet for My Past and Future Assassin" Hyperdoc

This remote hyperdoc activity was created by Katlyn Powers on July 24, 2020. The attached hyperdoc & lesson plan is designed for high school ELA students. Students will analyze and evaluate the elements of a sonnet, build background knowledge to clarify and deepen understanding of poetry, and use relevant evidence from a variety of sources to assist in analysis and reflection of Hayes' poem. This plan addresses the following NDE standards: NE.LA 10.1.5.C, NE.LA 10.1.5.D, NE.LA 10.1.6.F, NE.LA 10.1.6.I, NE.LA 10.1.6.L, NE.LA 10.1.6.M, NE.LA 10.2.2.BThis hyperdoc will take students approximately 90 minutes to complete.

Material Type: Lesson Plan, Module

Author: Katlyn Powers

Kinds of Sentences

The students will reveiw the 4 types of sentences, identify sentences, and write a paragraph using all the types of sentences.  The teacher will check for understanding by reveiwing the assigned handout and discussing any problem areas with the student.

Material Type: Homework/Assignment, Lesson

Author: Cindy Stratman

Figurative Language and Imagery

 This plan was created by Jean Harper as part of the 2020 ESU-NDE  Learning Plan Project. Educators worked with coaches to create plans.The attached plan is designed for Grade 5th English Language Arts students. Students will analyze and evaluate the elements of literary text, build background knowledge to clarify text and deepen understanding, and use relevant evidence from a variety of sources to assist in analysis and reflection of complex text. This plan addresses the following NDE Standard: NE LA 5.1.6.a, LA 5.1.6.d, LA 5.1.6.k, LA 5.1.6.nIt is expected that this plan will take students 60 minutes to complete.

Material Type: Assessment, Homework/Assignment, Lesson, Lesson Plan, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: jean harper

Identifying the Theme: Salt in His Shoes

 Are you looking for an enticing way to introduce identifying the theme of a story to your students? This lesson on identifying the theme of a text was created by Jennifer Bauer as an introductory lesson to understanding and analyzing a text to identify a common theme within the text. This lesson engages students by using the read aloud "Salt in His Shoes", a storybook on Michael Jordan's struggles as an adolescent, as a way to gain an understanding of the literary element of theme. This English Language Arts lesson is designed for Grades 3-5, but could also be adapted for middle school students as well. This lesson plan addresses the following NDE Standards: LA 3.1.6.d Summarize a literary text and/or media, using key details to identify the theme. LA 4.1.6.d Summarize a literary text and/or media, using key details to identify the theme. LA 5.1.6.d Summarize and analyze a literary text and/or media, using key details to explain the theme.It is expected that this lesson will take students 60 minutes to complete.

Material Type: Homework/Assignment

Author: Jennifer Bauer

Sentence Diagramming

Author: Cathy Hutchinson

Reflections on the Foreward to Night

This is an anticipatory activity for Night.  Students will have their interest in the Holocaust memoir Night by Elie Wiesel piqued as they read the foreward.  Students will also learn what a foreward is and how it differs from a preface or introduction.  They will reflect on how they have moments in their lives that are meaningful to them and begin to ponder what they might write a memoir about.  The final assessment is a paragraph. 

Material Type: Lesson

Author: Leslie Kreikemeier

Similes, Metaphors, and Personification

This seminar will introduce three of eight types of figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification).  Through song lyrics, poems, videos, interactive activities, and collaboration, you will learn to recognize, determine meanings, and identify comparisons within similes, metaphors, and personification examples.StandardsCC.1.2.5.F  Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level text, including interpretation of figurative language.

Author: Cathy Hutchinson

Spotting Fake News

Students jump into learning how to spot fake news by playing a round of Factitious, the game. Next, they meet in groups to share strategies that helped them while playing the game. (A sample infographic of strategies is included, too.) Third, groups of students work together to be the first team to find all four fake news items in The Canadian Infiltration Fake News Game. 

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: Melissa Pilakowski

Introduction to Satire

This introduction to satire includes an EdPuzzle that introduces the definition of satire, examples, explanations of four satirical techniques (incongruity, hyperbole, reversal, and parody), and practice questions. A second activity asks students to locate an example of satire online, analyze the satirical techniques used, and explain the criticism or comment expressed in the example.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Melissa Pilakowski

Capote's In Cold Blood

Here are several activities for In Cold Blood by Truman Capote:  group work over the author and times, a review and creative writing activity, a discussion of themes, and a creatvie writing rubric.

Material Type: Unit of Study

Author: Leslie Kreikemeier

Making Inferences About a Character

The attached lesson plan is designed for Grade 9-10 English Language Arts students. Students will analyze and evaluate the elements of literary text, build background knowledge to clarify text and deepen understanding, and use relevant evidence from a variety of sources to assist in analysis and reflection of complex text. This Remote Learning Plan addresses the following NDE Standard: NE LA 10.1.6l, NE LA 10.1.6L, and NE LA 10.1.6N It is expected that this lesson plan will take students 50 minutes to complete.

Material Type: Lesson

Author: Stefanie McCain

Introduction to Transcendentalism

The attached lesson plan is designed for Grade 11 English Language Arts students. Students will analyze and evaluate the elements of literary text, build background knowledge to clarify text and deepen understanding, and use relevant evidence to assist in analysis and reflection of complex text. This lesson plan addresses the following NDE Standard: NE LA 12.1.6g, NE LA 12.1.6I, and NE LA 12.1.6L It is expected that this lesson plan will take students 50 minutes to complete.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Stefanie McCain

End Punctuation Grammar Lesson

The attached lesson plan is designed for 1st grade English Language Arts students. Students will identify what end punctuation belongs at the end of sentences with proficiency. This lesson plan addresses the following NDE Standard: NE LA 1.1.1.bIt is expected that this lesson plan will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Isaac Simpson

To Kill a Mockingbird Cross-Curricular Project

This project is a cross-curricular approach designed to analyze, evaluate, and extend student understanding of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. The project would be applied after students have read the novel and completed a final test (or you may use this project in lieu of a test). Teachers may use pieces of this project or can use this project in its entirety.Time Estimate: 2-3 weeksObjectives:The learner will:connect the novel to the current social and political climate.analyze the differences in treatment of minorities in the judicial system.argue and support with evidence the impact of race in both the novel and the real world. identify the use of forensic evidence in court cases and argue how forensic evidence is or is not used in the novel.collaborate with peers to create a presentation of findings and analyses. construct a visual representation of a theme. 

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan, Module

Author: Raeanna Carlson

"Violin" Hyperdoc

This remote hyperdoc activity was created by Katlyn Powers on July 24, 2020. The attached hyperdoc & lesson plan is designed for high school ELA students. Students will analyze the poem's perspective, build knowledge about POV, perspective, and theme, and use relevant evidence from a variety of sources to write a synthesis statement. This plan addresses the following NDE standards: 10.1.6.A, 10.1.6.B, 10.1.6.D, 10.1.6.F, LA 10.1.6.I, 10.1.6.M, 10.2.2.B. This hyperdoc will take students approximately 90 minutes to complete.

Material Type: Lesson, Lesson Plan, Module

Author: Katlyn Powers

The Genocide Scrapbook Project

This Lesson Plan was created by Joanna Pruitt as part of the 2020 ESU-NDE Remote Learning Plan Project. This original lesson is for classroom use; however, there is a virtual option as well. Educators worked with coaches to create Remote Learning Plans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The attached Lesson Plan is designed for Grades 9-12 English Language Arts students; however, this could also be used as a Social Studies project as well. Students will evaluate credible sources through research on genocides post World War II after completing a novel unit covering the Holocaust. Students will also create scrapbooks using summarizing, citation, informative writing, textual evidence, caption writing, and persuasive writing. Students will also be expected to demonstrate oral communication skills as they have to present their projects to the class. Students will use background knowledge to clarify text and also gain a deeper understanding by using relevant evidence from a variety of sources to assist in analysis and reflection of informative text. 

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson, Lesson Plan, Reading, Student Guide

Author: Joanna Pruitt

Short Story Remote Learning Unit

This lesson plan was created by Carolyn Hance as part of the 2020 NDE OER Workshop. Educators worked with coaches to create quality curriculum that can be shared with others.The lesson plan is designed for Grade 8-9 English Language Arts students. Students will gain knowledge about the characteristics of short stories. Students will broaden the scope of literature by reading various classic short stories. A worksheet is provided that can be used as a formative assessment if desired.  This lesson plan addresses the following NDE Standards: NE.LA 10.1.1;    NE.LA 10.1.3.A;   NE.LA 10.1.5. A;  NE.LA 10.1.5.C;  NE.LA 10.1.6.B; NE.LA 10.1.6.D;  NE.LA 10.1.6.L; NE.LA 10.1.6.N;  It is expected that this lesson will take students approximately 10-14 class periods depending on grade level and individual student ability. This is a rough estimate.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lecture Notes, Reading, Unit of Study

Author: Carolyn Hance

"Something You Should Know" Hyperdoc

OverviewThis remote hyperdoc activity was created by Katlyn Powers on July 26, 2020. The attached hyperdoc & lesson plan is designed for high school ELA students. Students will analyze and evaluate the elements of Smith's poem, build background knowledge to clarify and deepen understanding of metaphors, and use relevant evidence from a variety of sources to assist in analysis and reflection of Smith's poem. This lesson plan addresses the following NDE standards: NE.LA 10.1.5.C, NE.LA 10.1.5.D, NE.LA 10.1.6.C, NE.LA 10.1.6.I, NE.LA 10.1.6.M, NE.LA 10.2.2.BThis hyperdoc will take students approximately 90 minutes to complete.

Material Type: Homework/Assignment, Lesson, Lesson Plan, Module

Author: Katlyn Powers

COVID-19 Primary Source Journal Writing Project

This lesson plan was created by Carolyn Hance as part of the 2020 NDE OER Workshop. Educators worked with coaches to create quality curriculum that can be shared with others. This project is designed for Grades 9-12 English Language Arts students. Students will explore journal writing. Students will create personal journals of their COVID-19 experiences using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc. This is a prolonged project intended to last throughout the year, but can be adapted in many ways. This project addresses the following NDE Standards:   This project will be used throughout the year in my class, but could be a much shorter project if you wish. 

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Homework/Assignment, Lecture Notes, Module

Author: Carolyn Hance

Focused on Figurative Language: Personification

Overview:Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to introduce the use of personification in your classroom? This resource created by Jennifer Bauer can be used as an introduction to the use of personification in reading and writing. The students will identify and analyze the use of personification in example sentences within a PowerPoint. The teacher can also check for students' knowledge of identifying and analyzing personification by having students play a Quizizz game on their devices. Nebraska State Standards Addressed:LA 3.1.6.c Identify and explain why authors use literary devices. LA 4.1.6.c Identify and explain why authors use literary devices (e.g., simile, metaphor, alliteration, onomatopoeia, imagery, rhythm, personification, hyperbole, idioms).

Material Type: Homework/Assignment

Author: Jennifer Bauer