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Create a list of vocabulary words related to the current unit. Have students work in pairs to find objects or images around the classroom or school that represent each word. They should take photos or collect items, then present their findings to the class, explaining how each item relates to its assigned word.

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Divide the class into groups, assigning each group a different literary element (e.g., characterization, plot, setting, theme). Each group becomes 'experts' on their element, creating a visual representation and preparing to teach it to others. Regroup students so that each new group has one 'expert' from each literary element, allowing them to teach each other.

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Set up stations around the room, each with a different sentence structure (simple, compound, complex, compound-complex). Divide students into teams. One student from each team runs to a station, constructs a sentence using the given structure, and runs back for the next teammate to go. The first team to correctly complete all stations wins.

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Select a character from a book the class is reading. Have one student volunteer to sit in the 'hotseat' as that character. The rest of the class asks questions, and the student must respond in character. This activity enhances understanding of characterization and promotes critical thinking.

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Introduce the concept of six-word stories (famously attributed to Hemingway: 'For sale: Baby shoes. Never worn.'). Challenge students to create their own six-word stories based on a theme or prompt related to their current reading. Share and discuss how these micro-stories can convey complex ideas succinctly.

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Create a board game or digital game (using platforms like Kahoot! or Quizizz) focusing on grammar rules. Include questions on parts of speech, punctuation, and sentence structure. Students can play in small groups or as a whole class, earning points for correct answers and advancing through levels.

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Have students bring a draft of their current writing assignment. Arrange desks in a circle and have students rotate, spending 5-7 minutes reading and providing constructive feedback on each classmate's work. This activity improves both writing and critical reading skills.

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Choose a controversial topic from a book or story the class is reading. Divide the class into two groups, assigning each a perspective to argue. Give time for research and preparation, then conduct a structured debate. This activity enhances critical thinking, argumentation skills, and deeper understanding of the text.

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Divide the class into small groups. Assign each group a different scene or chapter from the current reading. Groups must create a 'living picture' or tableau that represents the key elements of their assigned section. The rest of the class guesses what's happening and discusses the significance of the scene.

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Introduce the surrealist writing game 'Exquisite Corpse'. Have each student write a line of poetry on a sheet of paper, fold it to hide their line, and pass it to the next person. Continue until everyone has contributed to each poem. Read the resulting collaborative poems aloud and discuss the unexpected juxtapositions and imagery.

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Provide students with a short passage or poem. Set a timer and have them annotate as much as they can, looking for literary devices, making connections, asking questions, etc. When time's up, have students share their annotations in small groups, adding to their own papers with different colored pens. Discuss as a class what was discovered.

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Write vocabulary words on slips of paper and put them in a hat. Divide the class into small groups. Each group draws 3-5 words and has 10 minutes to create a short skit that uses all of their words correctly. Perform the skits for the class, having the audience identify the vocabulary words and how they were used.