Life Skills High School ELA Nonfiction Unit + Novel Unit: Based on Life Strategies for Teens & The Five People You Meet in Heaven | PDF Download | GRADES 9-12

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17-Week ELA Unit Bundle: Life Strategies for Teens & The Five People You Meet in Heaven: Instant PDF Download 

Unlock a comprehensive, no-prep curriculum designed to engage high school students with two impactful texts: Life Strategies for Teens by Jay McGraw and The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. This 17-week ELA unit bundle, perfect for teachers and homeschooling parents, includes detailed daily lesson plans aligned with Common Core Standards for grades 9-12, making it an ideal resource for ELA, Homeroom, Career Education, Health, Personal Development, or Character Education courses.

What’s Inside This ELA Bundle?

Unit 1: Life Strategies for Teens (11-Week Unit)

  • Daily Lesson Plans: 11 weeks of detailed plans with Common Core Standards for grades 9-12, perfect for 90-minute class periods.
  • Comprehension Questions: Chapter-by-chapter questions designed to deepen understanding and critical thinking.
  • Pre/Post Assessments: Evaluate students' grasp of key concepts from McGraw’s text.
  • 60 DOL Paragraphs: Daily Oral Language exercises with a teacher/student key.
  • Handouts & Guides: Includes a "What the Heck is a Clause?" handout, anticipation guide, reflective essay structure guides, exit tickets, and more.
  • TWENTY Paragraph Prompts: Focused on themes like Integrity, Kindness, Discipline, Passion, and Gratitude. Each prompt includes a color-coded structure guide and advanced vocabulary (modifiable for different skill levels).
  • Reflective Essay Rubric & Exemplar Paragraphs: Tools to guide and assess student writing.
  • Editor’s Checklist & 4-Point Paragraph Rubric: Supporting resources for polishing students' work.

Unit 2: The Five People You Meet in Heaven (8-Week Unit)

  • Daily Lesson Plans: 40 detailed lesson plans designed for 45-minute class periods, with Common Core Standards for grades 9-12.
  • Comprehensive Comprehension Questions & Final Exam: Ensure students grasp the major themes and concepts in Albom’s novel.
  • Essay Prompts & Creative Projects: Includes three essay prompts with structure guides, sentence stems, and creative project options.
  • DOL Paragraphs & Literary Term Guides: Enhance language skills and literary understanding with 30 DOL exercises and a student-completed literary term guide.

Argumentative Essay Unit (Within Life Strategies Unit)

  • Daily Lesson Plans: Detailed 90-minute lessons with CC Standards for grades 9-12.
  • Film Integration: Suggested prompts and comprehension questions for the documentary The Secret (available on Netflix).
  • Argumentative Essay Resources: Structure guide, exemplar essay, and rubric included.

BONUS OFFER:
Download this bundle and receive a FREE eBook: Birdseed: A Guide to Teaching Emotional Intelligence in the Primary & Secondary Classroom. Endorsed by the Colorado Department of Education and positive psychology expert Shawn Achor, Birdseed offers 365 inspirational quotes and activities designed to foster character development in the classroom.

Why Choose This ELA Bundle?

  • No Planning Required: This 458-page bundle has everything you need for 17 weeks of instruction, allowing you to focus on teaching and connecting with your students.
  • Engages Reluctant Readers: Both Life Strategies for Teens and The Five People You Meet in Heaven resonate with students, offering relatable themes and actionable life lessons.
  • Flexible Usage: Ideal for ELA, Career Education, Health, or Character Development courses, making it a versatile addition to any curriculum.

 

Transform your classroom and empower your students with this all-inclusive ELA unit bundle.

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