11th Grade Activities

Literary Séance | Halloween ELA Activity | Character Inference & Writing Game

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Plotting Something

Ten voices have arrived. None will tell your students its name.Literary Séance is a one-period Halloween ELA mystery that asks students to identify classic literary characters from a sequence of staged “manifestations” — then write one final message in character and challenge classmates to identify

9th - 12th Creative Writing, Literature

Also included in: Halloween ELA Activities Bundle | 4 Gothic Games, Mysteries & Simulations

The Haunted Palace by Edgar Allan Poe | Drawing & Extended Metaphor Activity

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Plotting Something

Let students picture Poe's palace before they decide what it means. In this two-part lesson, students closely read and draw "The Haunted Palace," then return to the poem to trace its tonal shift, identify its human features, and discover how the palace becomes a picture of Roderick Usher's mind.FULL

8th - 12th Close Reading, Literature, Poetry

Halloween ELA Activities Bundle | 4 Gothic Games, Mysteries & Simulations

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Plotting Something

Want Halloween lessons that feel seasonal without turning the week into filler? This bundle gives you four complete, one-period ELA experiences for grades 9–12. Each resource uses a different setup - an auction, a Gothic survival game, an emergency broadcast mystery, and a literary-character inferen

9th - 12th Literature, Writing

Gothic Literature FREE Activity | Poe Close Reading & Gothic Elements

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Plotting Something

Need a quick way to introduce Gothic literature without turning it into an elements checklist? This free Gothic literature activity pairs a student-friendly field guide with a continuous public-domain excerpt from Edgar Allan Poe's “The Fall of the House of Usher.” Students identify details that cre

8th - 12th Close Reading, Literature, Reading

The Monkey's Paw Lesson | Gothic Suspense, Foreshadowing, Irony & Ambiguity

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Plotting Something

KeKeep “The Monkey’s Paw” tense instead of turning it into a worksheet marathon. This two-day secondary ELA lesson uses a few deliberate reading stops, then asks students to go back and examine how W. W. Jacobs builds suspense through warning, irony, pacing, Gothic atmosphere, and ambiguity.“The Mon

8th - 12th Close Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Video Games Perspective Art Workshop | Middle & High School | 3D Layout

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Learn Art Today

Master perspective drawing through video game-inspired worlds. Explore one-point, two-point, isometric, cavalier, and atmospheric perspective while developing strong spatial and composition skills.⚡ FASTPerspective with Video Games — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Blend classical perspective with

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Video Games & Tech Art Mega Collection | Middle & High School | 5 Art Workshops

Internet Memes Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Composition Art

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Learn Art Today

Teach visual composition through internet meme culture and visual remixing. Explore balance, hierarchy, negative space, and visual storytelling through familiar digital references.⚡ FASTComposition with Internet Memes — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Teach classical composition through internet c...

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Urban & Street Culture Mega Collection | Middle & High School | 5 Art Workshops

Graffiti Color Theory Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Urban Art

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Learn Art Today

Explore color, light, and typographic design through graffiti and urban art. Learn how layering, contrast, and spray textures create powerful visual depth.⚡ FASTColor with Graffiti — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Teach color theory and light-shadow techniques through urban graffiti culture. Stop

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Urban & Street Culture Mega Collection | Middle & High School | 5 Art Workshops

Manga Color Theory Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Anime Palettes

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Learn Art Today

Explore color through anime and manga. Teach color theory by analyzing legendary palettes and inventing visual worlds.⚡ FASTColor with Manga — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master color palettes through anime and manga culture. Stop ignoring visual storytelling students already love.Students exp...

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Color Theory MAX Art Bundle | Middle & High School | ART TASK 7 + 2 Workshops

Web Design Composition Art Workshop | Middle & High School | UI Layout

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Learn Art Today

Design with intention. Teach digital composition through web and social media design students use every day.⚡ FASTComposition with Web Design — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master digital composition through web design and UI/UX principles. Stop letting design happen by accident — teach intenti...

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Design & Visual Communication Mega Bundle | Middle High School | 5 Art Workshops

Sports Movement Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Dynamic Gesture

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Learn Art Today

Capture energy on paper. Teach gesture drawing & kinetic storytelling through sports, dance, and action.⚡ FASTSports Movement — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master dynamic gesture and kinetic energy through sports culture. Stop drawing static poses — capture action and motion.Students explo...

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Nature, Body & Expression Mega Collection | Middle High School | 5 Art Workshop

Land Art Environmental Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Installation

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Learn Art Today

Explore Land Art, environmental art, and site-specific sculpture through nature, found materials, and temporary installation. Develop skills in composition, planning, ecological observation, and visual documentation.⚡ FASTLand Art — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master environmental installation

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Nature, Body & Expression Mega Collection | Middle High School | 5 Art Workshop

Fictional Album Cover Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Design Art

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Learn Art Today

Design the soundtrack to visual culture. Teach graphic design through music industry aesthetics and visual storytelling.⚡ FASTFictional Album Cover — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master music branding and mixed media design. Stop separating art from music culture — use album covers as serious d...

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Sound, Story & Imagination Mega Collection | Middle High School | 5 Art Workshop

Emotion & Feeling Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Expression Art

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Learn Art Today

Master emotional expression through suggestion, line, and composition. Convey mood and human connection through gesture, shadow, and restraint.⚡ FASTEmotion & Feeling — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master emotional expression through suggestion, line, and composition. Convey mood and human...

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Nature, Body & Expression Mega Collection | Middle High School | 5 Art Workshop

Social Media Literacy Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Visual Lit

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Learn Art Today

Deconstruct the feed. Teach critical thinking about curated identity through Instagram vs Reality and visual media literacy.⚡ FASTSocial Media — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master visual literacy and media critique. Stop scrolling passively — analyze, deconstruct, and create critical commentar...

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Urban & Street Culture Mega Collection | Middle & High School | 5 Art Workshops

Augmented Reality Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Digital Art

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Learn Art Today

Blend physical and digital. Teach immersive art through AR apps that transform static artwork into interactive experiences.⚡ FASTAugmented Reality Art — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master AR design thinking and digital-physical integration. Stop making static art — create experiences that come

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Digital & AI Art Mega Collection | Middle & High School | 5 Art Workshops

Movie Poster Mixed Media Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Media

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Learn Art Today

Sell the story. Teach cinematic composition, typography, and mixed media through designing fictional film posters.⚡ FASTMovie Poster-Mixed Media — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master cinematic visual design and promotional poster composition. Stop thinking small — design eye-stopping posters th...

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Design & Visual Communication Mega Bundle | Middle High School | 5 Art Workshops

Video Games Pixel Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Digital Art

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Learn Art Today

Play with pixels. Teach digital art and game asset design through retro and modern video game visual language.⚡ FASTDigital Art Video Games — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master pixel art, character design, and game asset creation. Stop playing passively — create the visuals that make games leg...

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Video Games & Tech Art Mega Collection | Middle & High School | 5 Art Workshops

Cultural Event Poster Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Design Workshop

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Learn Art Today

Promote culture visually. Teach event marketing through poster design that celebrates community and cultural moments.⚡ FASTCultural Event Poster — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master event poster design and cultural branding. Stop thinking small — create visuals that drive attendance and celebr...

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Design & Visual Communication Mega Bundle | Middle High School | 5 Art Workshops

Children's Book Cover Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Illustration

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Learn Art Today

Create magic for young readers. Teach vibrant narrative illustration through children's book design and character development.⚡ FASTChildren's Cover Book — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master children's book illustration and narrative visual communication. Create stories that captivate young au...

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Design & Visual Communication Mega Bundle | Middle High School | 5 Art Workshops

Pop Culture Collage Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Mixed Media

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Learn Art Today

Cut, layer, critique. Teach collage composition and cultural commentary through modern icon mashups and found imagery.⚡ FASTPop Culture Collage — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master collage assembly, layering strategy, and cultural messaging. Transform magazines and images into powerful social...

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Urban & Street Culture Mega Collection | Middle & High School | 5 Art Workshops

3D Digital Sculpting Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Form & Volume

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Learn Art Today

Sculpt in 3D space. Teach digital form-making, topology, and rendering through Blender and accessible sculpting software.⚡ FAST3D Digital Sculpting — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master digital sculpture fundamentals and 3D form thinking. Sculpt complex organic and geometric forms without clay—...

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Video Games & Tech Art Mega Collection | Middle & High School | 5 Art Workshops

Conceptual Photography Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Staging Art

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Learn Art Today

Tell stories through the lens. Teach narrative photography and conceptual thinking through staged, themed photo series.⚡ FASTConceptual Photography — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master thematic photography, staging strategy, and symbolic visual language. Transform photography from documentatio...

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Photography MAX Art Bundle | Middle & High School | ART TASK 5 + 2 Workshops

Internet Trends Art Workshop | Middle & High School | Visual Culture

Created by
Learn Art Today

Remix viral culture. Teach digital art through internet trends, memes, and TikTok aesthetic analysis.⚡ FASTArt From Internet Trends — Visual Art Workshop (Ages 12–18+)Master digital culture translation into fine art. Analyze viral trends, memes, and aesthetic movements—then create original artworks

8th - 12th Graphic Arts, Visual Arts

Also included in: Urban & Street Culture Mega Collection | Middle & High School | 5 Art Workshops