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Middle school literature lectures $5-10
Elements of Drama Terms, Complete Teaching Unit, Lesson Plans
Teach, review, and assess the key elements of drama terms - drama, stage directions, aside, soliloquy, monologue, and dialogue - with this creative, thorough, and low prep teaching pack!It provides: - foldable instructions or sketch notes for note-taking- PPT lecture with definitions and examples- Interactive sorting cards with self-checking QR codes- Independent practice worksheet- two review games: Game show and Bingo- a fun group creative writing assignment to apply the terms with rubric- a p
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Characters/Characterization Traits/Archetypes Lesson Plan
The objective of this Characters, Characterization Development and Archetypes complete teaching pack is to foster students' beginning or basic understanding of how an author uses details to "paint a picture" of a character throughout a text. Student Experience: The lesson slideshow paints the concept and terms, the task cards allow students the chance to practice their skills on authentic text, and the creative body biography activity allows students to show their comprehension of this skill in
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Skills Teaching Units, BUNDLE of Lessons
Setting Affects Plot & Conflict Lesson, Complete Teaching Unit
Looking for an interesting and engaging way to present how an author's use of setting affects plot? This complete teaching pack for teaching how setting affects conflict has everything you need to teach this skill with ease and success. Student Experience: In this classroom-tested, interactive, photography-inspired activity, students travel around the U.S. while discussing the key element of setting and exploring how it affects plot. Students will first take notes about the skill. Then, they wil
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Skills Teaching Units, BUNDLE of Lessons
Romeo and Juliet- Guided Notes Handouts on All 5 Acts
Bundle of FIVE Guided Notes Handouts on each act of William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet!Each handout focuses on one act of the play and is comprehensive and detailed. In each document, all scenes are introduced with a simple summary and followed by clear and concise slides that cover characters, key elements of plot, literary devices in context, famous quotations, and questions for interpretation. There are spaces for students to fill in the blanks and answer questions as the teacher
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Romeo and Juliet Bundle- Powerpoints, Guided Notes, Quizzes, and Test
The Giver Analysis Notes - Presentation Analyzing Literary Devices - Lois Lowry
The Giver analysis notes presentation will help you review the most important literary devices in The Giver by Lois Lowry. This 37-slide PowerPoint presentation shares some of the most important literary elements in the novel organized by chapter. The notes address setting, language, characterization, symbolism, important ideas, historical context, theme, and more. The notes can be used for students to copy, or they can be used as discussion starters. After using this presentation, your students
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Othello Introduction and Discussion Questions PowerPoint
Introducing Othello, Iago, and Shakespearean tragedy to your class?Included in this 25 slide PowerPoint presentation is a comprehensive background overview of William Shakespeare's Othello. It includes definitions for tragedy, flawed hero, hubris, tragic flaw and more. The setting, character types (Venetians vs. Moors), and the culture for women and race in Shakespeare's time are also discussed.The last five slides include pre-discussion questions and topics to discuss, such as quotes and chara
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8th - 12th
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The Outsiders Introduction PowerPoint & Quiz for Middle School ELA & Literature
Recently updated with a fun anime-style illustration of the characters.This PowerPoint serves as an in-depth and engaging way to introduce your students to The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.The presentation contains several sectionsNotes for the teacherPreview of Literary ConceptsConnections to Students' Prior KnowledgeBackground of the NovelPhotos of 1960's Tulsa, OklahomaOverview of the Literary Concepts in the novel: Genre, Setting, Plot, Themes, Point of View, SymbolismOverview of CharactersOverv
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6th - 8th
Lord of the Flies Introduction PowerPoint
Need a good lecture to introduce your Lord of the Flies Novel unit?Included in this 15 slide PowerPoint of the Lord of the Flies is a background for the author, William Golding, the WWII historical perspective and allusions from today's pop culture, an introduction to the characters and themes to look for while reading, symbolism in the book and the literary elements used by Golding. I have also included guiding questions to start discussion with your readers, such as "Does every human being ha
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6th - 12th
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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:Â British Romantic Poetry BUNDLE
Protagonists vs Antagonists Mini Lesson- Google Slides- EDITABLE
Use this mini lesson to teach the difference between protagonists and antagonists. Includes 3 slides with a mini game- "Name The Antagonist". Students will relate to the Super Hero theme along with the Harry Potter, Avengers and Star Wars examples. Easily upload to Google classroom for virtual instruction. Created using a Slides Carnival template.
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2nd - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Analysis Notes - Presentation Analyzing Literary Devices
Romeo and Juliet Analysis Notes: This resource will help you review the most important literary devices in Shakespeare's most famous play! This 30-slide PowerPoint presentation shares some of the most important literary elements in the play organized by act and scene. The notes address characterization, theme, setting, and much more! The notes can be used for students to copy, or they can be used as discussion starters. After using this presentation, your students will have a much deeper underst
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
To Kill a Mockingbird Teacher's Guide
Perhaps you already have a unit you've purchased from a publisher or another teacher. Or maybe you inherited a file cabinet of resources. But will these handouts help you teach this classic novel?
If you want a resource that will truly help you teach the novel, look no further. This novel has been my favorite for the past 25 years. I've read it over 100 times and have been teaching it for the past 12 years. Each year I add more to my extensive notes.
This resource goes through each chapter a
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Grades:
8th - 11th, Staff
The Great Gatsby Theme, Motif and Chapter Notes PowerPoint
"Can't relive the past? Why, of course you can!"--Jay GatsbyNeed discussion and lecture notes for your novel? Included is a 99 page PowerPoint covering all facets of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Roaring Twenties American novel, The Great Gatsby. Subjects covered include Themes, Characterization, Symbols, Motifs, Issues from the time period, and a complete summary of each chapter with analysis discussion points. Each chapter has evidence (direct quotes) that lends to discussion of themes and charact
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6th - 12th
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Shakespeare's Language: Understanding Elizabethan Dialect
This 28-slide PowerPoint introduces students to Shakespeare's language, preparing them to study his poetry and/or his plays. Students learn about Elizabethan pronouns, words like hither and hence, different vowel endings, and inverted word order. There are notes for students to fill in as they follow along with the lecture. This helps to demystify the bard for them!I have also included two different worksheets for students to practice translating Shakespeare's language. I usually have students c
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â A Midsummer Night's Dream: Complete Unit BUNDLE
Star Wars & Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey - Monomyth
This is a slide show presentation I used to explain the stages of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and the Monomyth.
I used the 1977 film "Star Wars: A New Hope" to better relate this concept to my class. Each stage of Campbell's theory is explained briefly, and then the corresponding scene from the film is described.
This can be used as an introduction to any unit on mythology or a hero's journey.
Grades:
6th - 12th
"Twelfth Night" William Shakespeare Powerpoint Presentation
This is a powerpoint presentation for "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare. Included is a short biography of Shakespeare. Characters, setting, plot, themes, and symbols are covered. Also covered is a short background on Twelfth Night the holiday.
There are 33 slides.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet- Powerpoints on All 5 Acts
Bundle of FIVE Powerpoints on each act of William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet!Each powerpoint focuses on one act of the play and is comprehensive and detailed. In each powerpoint, all scenes are introduced with a simple summary and followed by clear and concise slides that cover characters, key elements of plot, literary devices in context, famous quotations, and questions for interpretation. Don't waste time assembling notes and handouts; purchase these accompanying Romeo and Juliet
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Romeo and Juliet Bundle- Powerpoints, Guided Notes, Quizzes, and Test
Night by Elie Wiesel - Chapter 4 PPT Summary with Video on Nazi's and Gold
My 4th Night PPT. This includes bulleted information for Chapter/Section 4 along with relevant photos and a video clip.Buna Work AssignmentsThe DentistThe BeatingsThe BombingTerrible MemoriesPunishmentThe Nazi's and Gold - Video File included, YouTube link is no longer validClick HERE for the PPT Bundle Chap. 1-9Click HERE for my entire Night by Elie Wiesel Folder
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â Night by Elie Wiesel- Unit Plan Bundle
Refugee by Alan Gratz Historical Context Notes for the Novel by Chapter
Refugee Historical Context Presentation: This slideshow will help provide students with the important historical context made in the novel Refugee by Alan Gratz. The novel includes three different plot lines set in Germany during the Holocaust, in Cuba during the Cuban Raft Exodus, and in Syria during the Syrian Civil War. The notes provide students with the specific reference made in the novel and an easy-to-understand explanation of the history behind the reference. This is included in our pop
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Refugee by Alan Gratz Unit Plan - Novel Study Reading Unit
Hatchet Analysis Notes - Presentation Analyzing Literary Devices - Gary Paulsen
Hatchet Analysis Notes Presentation will help you review the most important literary devices in Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. This 30-slide PowerPoint presentation shares some of the most important literary elements in the novel organized by chapter. The notes address setting, conflict, theme, characterization, and more. The notes can be used for students to copy, or they can be used as discussion starters. After using this presentation, your students will have a much deeper understanding of the nove
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Hatchet Unit Plan - Gary Paulsen Novel Study Reading Unit
Romeo and Juliet PowerPoint: Tragedy, Themes, Motifs and Irony
Looking for a strong introduction or conclusion to your Romeo and Juliet unit?This 46 page PowerPoint defines several literary elements, including tragedy, motif, and irony, and gives examples of each from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The themes of love, fate, light and dark, and the individual versus society are thoroughly explored as well. Use this PowerPoint while teaching from act to act, or to summarize great points as a review before unit closure!******************************
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6th - 12th
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Indian Horse Information Slideshow
A fully detailed slideshow with information and background on the novel by Richard Wagamese, Indian Horse. (No spoilers!)This PowerPoint presentation is full of historical photos and images linked to the book and film which will help bring the story, and history, to life for students.Clear information summed up the slides to fully explain the important background of the residential schools and Canadian history that relates to this novel. A simple assignment for students to complete after watchin
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Night by Elie Wiesel- Chapter 3 PowerPoint with video clip on selection process
Teach chapter/section three with this PPT. Use this PPT to review the chapter, skip over parts, or give to absent students. This is great to have for Special Education. It reinforces the reading and provides an easy to read summary for those with low reading ability. This is completely editable and can be posted to your Schoology class page. Six minute video clip link included. The video is on the selection process of women and men narrated by a female Holocaust survivor. Updated: Video file is
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â Night by Elie Wiesel- Unit Plan Bundle
Story of Emmett Till (Black History: Civil Rights, Segregation, Jim Crow)
This prezi tells the story of Emmett Till, a young black boy who was viciously murdered in the Jim Crow south and whose confessed murderers were freed by an all-white jury. I use it as part of my introduction to To Kill a Mockingbird, but it would be great for any novel that deals with social justice, a history class, or a discussion of what sorts of events inspired the Civil Rights Movement (Rosa Parks cited Emmett Till as a reason that she refused to give up her seat on the bus). Finally, ther
Grades:
8th - 11th
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