If you’re looking for a student-centered rhetorical analysis and close reading activity that is low-prep, look no further!
- 40 texts that can be read and/or viewed online. There are a variety of texts for you to choose from so that you can re-use this activity again (or swap in your own links). Texts options include: 10 Commercial/PSA, 10 Op-Ed, 10 Open Letter, and 10 Speeches.
- While the menu options stay the same, the text changes. Within each menu, you’ll also notice that there are a variety of different options for students to think about as they are reading/viewing each text. If you want students to focus on a particular skill at each station, simply circle or highlight the target skill on the menus for this station.
- Choose whether you would like to use the digital menus or the QR code menus. There is also a standard menu without a text attached if you wish to have a device set up for group viewing at each station.
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Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:
- Directions and Pacing Slideshow, Google Slides & PowerPoint Versions (one for use with paper plate handouts and one for use with actual paper plates) (6 Slides x Two Versions) so that you’re able to give students clear expectations for this activity and keep pace along the way. Feel free to customize directions and swap out timers for your own classroom use.
- Google Drive Dinner Menus (40 Slides) with videos and text links embedded and ready-to-go!
- QR Code Dinner Menus (40 Pages) with QR codes for easy-access to each text.
- Regular Dinner Menu (1 Page) with just the menu prompts if you wish to print and use the texts.
- Writing Extension Menu of Options (1 Page, 1 Slide)
- Blank and Customizable Dinner Menus for Google Slides (4 Slides) so that you’re able to add your own menu options and texts for your students.
- Dinner Plate Handouts (6 Pages) so that you don’t have to purchase/use paper plates. Handouts accommodate space for student notes about 1, 2, 4, 6, or 8 different texts.
- Product Links & Teacher Notes (4 Pages) so that you have instructions and tips for using this assignment with students at your fingertips.
- Digital “Getting Started” Guide (4 Pages) so that you’re able to swiftly make your own copy of each digital product.
★Texts are embedded or linked in this resource due to copyright restrictions. Teachers will need to provide real paper plates if desired, as well as the set-up for the progressive dinner™.
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This resource is helpful for:
★ Teachers who want maximum engagement in a student-led classroom.
★ Teachers who are looking to save time with ready-made resources.
★ Teachers who love to innovate and try new things!
