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Adult education english language arts lectures
Hamlet, Introduction to Shakespeare's Hamlet, Introductory Prezi & Google Slides
Grab every eye in the room with this 30-slide lecture (downloads in Prezi, Google Slides, and PDF versions) that provides all of the background information your class will need as you launch your study of William Shakespeare’s classic play, The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.The presentation includes a quickwrite topic that will help make Hamlet’s situation relevant to your students (15 minutes for writing and discussion). Then, launch into the 30-minute lecture which covers the time perio
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Editorial Cartoons Political Cartoons to Teach Persuasion Rhetoric Google Drive
Teach your students how to “read” an editorial or political cartoon with this one-day lesson that can also become part of your regular current event assignment rotation. Perfect for English/Language Arts and History/Social Studies classrooms!The lesson begins with an introduction to four persuasive tools used by editorial cartoonists (symbolism, exaggeration, labeling, and analogy) with real-world examples of classic public domain political cartoons. Then, use modern cartoon examples (links incl
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Google Digital | APA Format Style Guide | Guide, Worksheets, Presentation, etc.
APA Format Style Guide | Instructional Packet, Worksheets, PPTX PresentationAs a follow up to our best-selling bundled resource on MLA formatting, we now offer A Practical Guide to APA Formatting!We think this is the most beautiful and useful APA style guide / teaching & learning packet on the internet. And now it's available in this fully-digital Google Drive version! Inside, you get all this: ❤ A high-quality PDF containing a detailed guide to the most common formatting tasks, including pa
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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American Literature Movement Overview BUNDLE, Colonialism to Post-Modernism
When taking students through a chronological study of American literature, it’s helpful for them to have some historical knowledge about each era. This collection of five overview lecture slide sets will give students a general idea of the important issues and philosophies that influenced the literary canon from each of the following time periods in U.S. history:Colonialism (32 slides covering 1620 to 1800)Romanticism (29 slides covering 1800 to 1860)Realism (21 slides covering 1850 to 1900)Mode
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Hooks - Writing Hooks - Handout - 9 Major Types with Examples
This well designed handout provides an introduction to hooks. It describes why hooks are necessary at the top, details the 9 major hooks, and then provides an example of each one. I have personally used this handout every time I introduce introductory paragraphs with my students. It covers: Startling Statement, Anecdote/Scenario, Quote from Literature, Analogy, Quote from Another Source, Philosophical Musing, Rhetorical Question, Humorous Musing, and Shocking Statistic.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Wuthering Heights Novel Pack
Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights is an astounding novel with a circular narrative, characters who are doubled and named after each other, and a heroine who doesn’t make it to the end of the story. At the center is Heathcliff. Heathcliff rocks the patriarchy. He's evil. He's dirty. He's dead sexy. The novel is supposed to be mean and dirty and rough. None of the characters are likeable. That's part of what makes it so unique. It also takes all the ideas the Romantics were so fond of—isolation, r
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Literary Elements and Terms Powerpoint 31 slides
Literary Elements and Terms -A humorous and entertaining Powerpoint -31 slides-foreshadowing, symbolism, mood, genre, tone, irony, alliteration, suspense, theme, allusion, plot outline, characterization, conflict, protagonist, etc...- Can be edited to suit class needs, uses things kids can relate to such as Marvel comics, Harry Potter, SpongeBob and others students will find interesting.
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Google Digital | MLA Format Style Guide | Guide, Worksheets, Presentation, etc.
MLA Format Style Guide | Instructional Packet, Worksheets, PPTX PresentationWell, you asked for it and now it's here. We think this is the most beautiful and useful MLA style guide / teaching & learning packet on the internet. And now it's available in this fully-digital Google Drive version! Inside you get all of this:❤ A high-quality digital PDF containing a detailed guide to the most common formatting tasks. Distribute this to the students.❤ A Google Slides document containing your teachi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Introduction to British Romanticism, 1798-1850
The British Romantic movement reshaped poetry as we know it, introducing a more personal, emotional response to the world, as well as a glorification of nature, childhood, and personal liberty. This best-selling set includes everything you'll need to introduce the British Romantic period (1798-1850) including detailed lecture notes about the historical background that led to Romanticism, as well as information about the writers and philosophers who influenced the beginnings of the Romantic move
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: British Romantic Poetry BUNDLE
British Romantic Poetry BUNDLE
Everything you'll need to teach your students a complete unit on British Romanticism. This bundle includes detailed lecture notes with a complete analysis of each poem plus an accompanying PowerPoint presentation, writing prompts, and handouts. This bundle includes:Introduction to British RomanticismWilliam Blake—(“The Lamb,” “The Tyger,” “The Chimney Sweep” from Songs of Innocence, “The Chimney Sweep” from Songs of Experience, “London,” and “The Sick Rose”)Samuel Taylor Coleridge—(“Kubla Khan,”
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Intro to A Modest Proposal/satire project
This 25 slide Powerpoint has background on the penal laws and the impetus for Swift to write A Modest Proposal. It touches on what satire is, what tools are utilized in satire and then there are many examples from the Onion. Also included are guiding questions while you read the essay (***There is a free annotated copy of A Modest Proposal that corresponds to the questions on the PowerPoint, feel free to download it) Finally, it also comes with a project (satirical magazine covers)/guidelines/
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
HOW TO CREATE A COMIC STRIP POWER POINT
This is a great power point to use when teaching students the fundamentals of creating a comic strip. I used this in my high school special ed journalism class. Each slide has a picture to go along with the text and includes the following:- Explains what a comic strip is- 6 steps to create a comic strip- Tips- 10 examples of comic strips- Brainstorming
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Nutrition Powerpoint (My Plate)
Use this Power point presentation as an introduction or a review for your nutrition unit. It covers the food groups, my plate, the six essential nutrients, and many examples.Here is a run down of the slides.Slide 1- Intro PageSlide 2- Six Essential Nutrients ListedSlide 3- Detailed Information about WaterSlide 4- Detailed Information about VitaminsSlide 5- Detailed Information about MineralsSlide 6- Detailed Information about CarbohydratesSlide 7- Detailed Information about ProteinSlide 8- Deta
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2nd - 5th, Adult Education
Also included in: MEGA Science Bundle (Upper Elementary)
William Blake: Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience
William Blake claimed that “without contraries is no progress.” His Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience is a perfect illustration of this idea since the poems in it were meant to be read side-by-side to give the reader a full picture of the duality of human existence. In this lesson set, your students will examine the following poems from this collection:· "The Lamb"· "The Tyger"· "The Chimney Sweeper" (Songs of Innocence)· "The Chimney Sweeper" (Songs of Experience)· "London"· "The Sick
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: British Romantic Poetry BUNDLE
The Canterbury Tales, General Prologue (Lecture & Content Knowledge)
Introduction to the "General Prologue" from "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer. This PowerPoint show covers content knowledge (frame story, iambic pentameter, irony, characterization, satire) related to the General Prologue, provides information about the pilgrims, and relates the prologue to the historical period from which it arose.
This PowerPoint is useful as an introduction to many of the concepts that students will need to know in order to appreciate "The General Prologue". It is
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Intro to Styles and Conventions: Citing in MLA, APA, or Chicago Style
This Powerpoint will teach you or your students about the basics of why we have styles/conventions and how to cite in those different styles on a references page and as in-text citations. I also include notes and resources (links to web resources) in the notes section.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Note-taking Template & Instructional Guide - Graphic Organizer, Lecture Notes
A clear and well-organized note-taking template that can be used for any class. Especially helps students who struggle with organizational skills. Also included is an instructional guide on note-taking. These resources can be applied to any class.If you are interested in a graphic organizer that allows you to insert your own lecture slides? See below. It's both printable and paperless!Graphic OrganizerInterested in complete courses? American History: A Story of Courage, Conflict, and Freedo
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Informative Speech Packet
This two-part packet is complete with all the materials you need to teach, assign and implement the informative speech in your classroom. Part I features lecture slides to teach about the purpose, techniques and types of informative speeches along with a list of popular speech topics. Part II features instructions, examples and grading rubrics to help you assign the informative speech to your students as well as materials for grading the speeches along with peer and self review forms. Part II co
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP Language/Literature SYNTAX notes and guided practice passages
AP Language and Comp or AP Literature and Comp - analyzing syntax. Power Point guides students through elements and techniques of syntax, then includes 6 passages for guided practice of syntax analysis. Passages are from Annie Dillard's An American Childhood, except for one from Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried, and are all dense with clear and effective syntax techniques. An answer key of sorts follows the excerpts with possible answers for the syntax analysis.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
How to teach a thesis statement in 1 day - Argument Writing thesis statement
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This lesson is a Google Slides presentation that aligns with a worksheet provided for students to follow along, take notes, and eventually compose a practice thesis statement. This lesson is generally completed in 1 day.
Standard W9-10.1a
Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
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In this lesson, s
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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ULTIMATE HISTORY OF STORYTELLING BUNDLE (SEVERAL FULL LESSONS)
**ENOUGH CONTENT FOR WEEKS OR MONTHS OF CLASSES/SESSIONS****ENTERTAINING, CULTURAL, AND SOPHISTICATED****EXPLORE HOW A HISTORY OF STORYTELLING (FAIRY TALES - FOLKLORE - COMIC BOOKS) CONNECTS TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL HISTORY, CULTURE, SOCIETY, ART, LITERATURE, FILM, MUSIC, AND PSYCHOLOGY**This STORYTELLING BUNDLE gives you a comprehensive collection of engaging and dynamic presentations that include important discussions of fairy tales and their cultural influences around the world. NO prior
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Self-Advocacy - Soft Skills for College and Career Readiness
Do your high school students hesitate to speak up and take charge of their learning? Then you need this NO-PREP interactive Google Slides presentation to teach your students about self-advocacy -- a very useful soft skill for college and career success!This full lesson covers what it means to be a self-advocate and why it's so important for college and career readiness. This is a must-teach lesson for all students, but especially for students traditionally underrepresented in higher education (e
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Soft Skills for College & Career Readiness - AVID/Advisory/College Prep
Google Digital | MLA Style Guide - Practice Worksheets & Quiz
MLA Style Guide - Practice Worksheets & Quiz - Totally Digital!This product is the packet of practice worksheets, student quiz, and teacher answer key from our MLA Style Guide bundle. This one is the totally digital Google Drive version that you can download directly to your own Google Drive. These worksheets give students an opportunity to practice creating perfect MLA format in three areas:1. MLA Page Layout2. MLA In-text citations3. MLA Works Cited pagesWhile this product works great on i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
HOW TO WRITE A FEATURE STORY POWER POINT
This is a great power point that I created for my journalism class. It focuses on what a feature article is and how to write your own. There are lots of visuals and it goes into detail about the following topics:- What a feature story is- Hard news vs. soft news- Types of features- Gathering data- Story format- Organization- Brainstorming: how to find your story/ journal questions- Feature story structure- The lead/ different types of leads with examples- The nut graph with examples- The body wi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
- Develop effective communication skills
- Build critical thinking and analytical skills
- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
Discover printable and digital English language arts resources
On TPT, English language arts resources come in various forms: from interactive notebooks and task cards to small-group activities and individual worksheets. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of ELA concepts, or to reteach a tricky concept. By incorporating ELA resources from TPT into your teaching toolbox, you can create an engaging learning experience that strengthens students’ understanding of ELA concepts.
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital English language arts worksheets, TPT has an extensive collection of resources across topics and grade levels. No matter what ELA topic your students are working on — whether you’re teaching the parts of speech to 1st graders or argumentative essay writing to 10th graders — TPT has instructional materials that are designed to help with any ELA learning need. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning ELA will be so much easier.
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How can I make my English language arts lessons fun and engaging?
Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your English Language Arts lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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