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Middle school literature lectures under $5
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Short Story Slides, Assignments, and Activities
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Short Story Slides, Assignments, and Activities: Engage your middle and high school students with Shirley Jackson's compelling short story, The Lottery, using this comprehensive resource designed to engage your students. Included are presentation slides to guide the lesson, reading analysis questions to deepen understanding, a symbolism assignment to enhance critical thinking and a video comparison assignment for added context. Additionally, students will have th
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8th - 12th
Outsiders Introductory Lecture, S.E. Hinton The Outsiders, Prezi & Google Slides
The Outsiders by S.E. HintonGrab every eye in the room with this gorgeous 38-slide introduction lecture that provides all of the background information your class will need as you launch your study of S.E. Hinton’s classic novel, The Outsiders.The presentation includes a quickwrite topic that will help make The Outsiders’ characters and themes relevant to your students (15 minutes for writing and discussion). Then, launch the 30-minute lecture which covers S.E. Hinton’s background, the time peri
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7th - 10th
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The Veldt by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Unit Slides, Assignments and Activities
The Veldt by Ray Bradbury Short Story Unit has everything you need to teach this classic work of dystopian fiction, The Veldt by Ray Bradbury and includes resources to assess student understanding, as well as get them working on their creativity and writing skills with reading response questions, a missing persons report activity, and a creative writing real estate listing for George and Lydia activity. Also included is a PowerPoint presentation that lays out the unit for you, as well as provid
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8th - 12th
The Necklace, Guy de Maupassant Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Apps
Use the classic short story, “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This two-day lesson plan includes a full-text copy of this public domain story, an 8-question student handout (with detailed answer key, of course), an interactive slide lecture (both Prezi Next and Google Slides versions included) to help your students learn how to analyze text as they connect the author’s setting to the character development of Mathilde Loisel, and an opt
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8th - 11th
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The Outsiders Introduction Presentation - Discussion, Hinton Biography, Context
The Outsiders introduction presentation includes absolutely everything you need to introduce the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton to your students. This interactive PowerPoint presentation includes pre-reading discussion questions, an interactive class activity, a biography of S.E. Hinton, a fun review quiz, and historical context of the 1960s (when the novel is set), and background information on the novel.This is included in our best-selling novel unit plan:>>>The Outsiders Complete
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7th - 10th
Also included in: The Outsiders Unit Plan - S.E. Hinton Novel Study Reading Unit
History of Theater Presentation - Ancient Greece, Medieval, & Renaissance Lesson
History of Theater Presentation - Ancient Greece, Medieval, & Renaissance Lesson: Transport students from the amphitheaters of Ancient Greece to the Globe Theater of the Renaissance with this PowerPoint presentation and activity! This history of theater lesson provides students with an overview of how theater and drama have developed and provides interesting information to engage your students. Students will learn about what theaters looked like, who the major players were, and what the play
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8th - 12th
Poetry Terms Figurative Language Introduction Presentation for Literary Terms
Use this poetry terms presentation as an introduction to figurative language and literary devices commonly used in poetry. This is a must-have resource if you are introducing your poetry unit as it reviews the most commonly used poetry terms, literary devices, and figures of speech used by poets. After using this slideshow, your students will feel totally confident identifying and analyzing literary devices used in the poems they are reading. The poetry terms presentation guides students with
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7th - 10th
Mystery Genre PowerPoint Presentation
This presentation includes the elements of a mystery, three rules of crime solving, mystery jargon (such as sleuth, red herring, deduction, interrogate, and culprit), and clues to solving a mystery. I typically have mystery books on display as I give this presentation. The FREE crossword puzzle (http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mystery-Genre-Crossword-Puzzle) could be completed by students either during or after the presentation. The font is "CHiLLeR" in Windows 7...check compatibil
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4th - 10th
Canterbury Tales and Chaucer Background PPT and Guided Notes
I use the following PPT and Fill-in-the-Blank Notes (included in a zip file) to introduce The Canterbury Tales and Geoffrey Chaucer.
Included Information:
Background on Chaucer's Life
Background on the Tales themselves
Setting, Themes, Structure of The Canterbury Tales
Medieval Occupations and what they mean
Physical attributes seen in the Prologue and what they would mean to a medieval audience
The fill-in-the-blank notes are great; they keep students engaged, but they are brief enough that t
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8th - 12th
Figurative Language PowerPoint Presentation (108 slides)
This presentation explains and gives examples for 14 types of figurative language. Examples include music lyrics, poems, and short stories. Activities for students are incorporated midway and at the end of the presentation; PLUS, the FREE crossword puzzle (http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Figurative-Language-Crossword) could be completed by students either during or after the presentation. The following types of figurative language are included: metaphor, simile, personification, i
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5th - 9th
Stages of the Hero's Journey Presentation
Analyze myth, legend, and literature on a whole new level by using the lens of the Hero's Journey. This 37-page presentation uses high-interest images from The Lion King and Star Wars: A New Hope to give detailed accounts of the stages of the Monomyth, Joseph's Campbell's theory of the Hero's Journey. These 12 stages include: The Ordinary World, the Call to Adventure, Meeting with the Mentor, the Supreme Ordeal, etc. In addition to helping us understand stories, the Hero's Journey can also help
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Teaching the Hero's Journey Bundle
Wonder Introduction Presentation - Discussion, R.J. Palacio Biography, Context
Wonder introduction presentation includes absolutely everything you need to introduce the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio to your students. This interactive PowerPoint presentation includes pre-reading discussion questions, an interactive class activity, a biography of Palacio, a fun review quiz, and background information on the novel.This is included in our best-selling novel unit plan:>>> Wonder Unit Plan Included in Wonder Introduction Presentation:➡️ This 15-slide PowerPoint presenta
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Wonder Unit Plan - R.J Palacio Novel Study Reading Unit
The Giver Introduction Presentation - Discussion, Lois Lowry Biography, Context
The Giver introduction presentation includes absolutely everything you need to introduce the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry to your students. This interactive PowerPoint presentation includes pre-reading discussion questions, an interactive class activity, a biography of Lois Lowry, a fun review quiz, novel context and reception, and background information on the novel.This is included in our best-selling novel unit plan:>>>The Giver Unit Plan Included in The Giver introduction presenta
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7th - 10th
The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Slides, Assignments, & Activities
The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury Short Story Unit Assignments And Activities - Introduce your students to the short story The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury. This short story package has everything you need to teach the story and includes resources to assess student understanding, as well as get them working on their creativity and writing skills. You'll find a PowerPoint presentation that guides you through the unit, reading questions, figurative language activity, and a creative writing assignment w
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8th - 12th
Holes Introduction Presentation - Discussion, Louis Sachar Biography, & Context
Holes introduction presentation includes absolutely everything you need to introduce the novel Holes by Louis Sachar to your students. This interactive PowerPoint presentation includes pre-reading discussion questions, novel cover analysis, a biography of Louis Sachar, a fun review quiz, genre, and background information on the novel.This is included in our best-selling novel unit plan:>>> Holes Unit Plan Included in The Holes Introduction Presentation:➡️ This 16-slide PowerPoint presen
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Holes Unit Plan - Louis Sachar Novel Study Reading Unit
To Kill a Mockingbird, Lecture Slides + Quickwrite to Launch Harper Lee’s Novel
Grab every eye in the room with this 30-slide lecture that provides all of the background information your class will need as you launch your study of Harper Lee’s classic American novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Downloads in Prezi, PDF, and Google Slides versions.The presentation includes a quickwrite topic that will help make To Kill a Mockingbird’s characters and themes relevant to your students (15 minutes for writing and discussion). Then, launch into the 30-minute lecture which covers Harper
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8th - 11th
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Plot Diagram Notes and Lesson with Pixar Film
Guide your students through plot diagram or let students guide themselves with this scaffolded activity on Google Slides! After watching the "Day and Night" Pixar short film, students will be introduced to the basics of a plot diagram. This activity includes the following: - Simplified & Easy to Read Notes on Plot Diagram Basics (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution). - Interactive Slides for students to type, drag, and match - Pixar Short Film Link - Formative R
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Plot Diagram Unit Bundle
Intro to the Holocaust
This powerpoint gives unfamiliar students an overview of the Holocaust, using graphic pictures and informative captions.
A great intro activity to a Holocaust history lesson or novel study.
I use it before teaching my Night unit, which you can see here:
Night Novel Unit
You may also be interested in my powerpoint introducing the Social and Historical Context of To Kill a Mockingbird:
To Kill a Mockingbird Social and Historical Context
Grades:
8th - 11th
Introduction to Dystopia Powerpoint & Crossword
This resource features an engaging, interactive, editable PowerPoint Presentation for introducing or reviewing Dystopian Fiction to your students! PowerPoint Presentation runs through an entire lesson from warm-up to explanation, application, and summarizer. Also included are 2 pages of "guided notes" so that you may differentiate your lecture for all levels of students. Recently, a fun dystopia crossword puzzle has been added to help reinforce knowledge of the lesson. Since utopias and dystopia
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: The Lottery Activity Bundle (Shirley Jackson)
Types of Conflict Lesson - Slides & Story Elements Graphic Organizer Assignment
Types of Conflict Lesson - Slides & Story Elements Graphic Organizer Assignment: Empower your students with a comprehensive understanding of narrative conflict through this engaging lesson! This resource provides a presentation to guide students to understand the different types of conflict, including person vs. self, person vs. person, person vs. society, and person vs. environment. With insightful slides. Also included is a conflict graphic organizer assignment that can be used with any st
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6th - 10th
Hatchet Introduction Presentation - Discussion, Gary Paulsen Biography, Context
Hatchet introduction presentation includes absolutely everything you need to introduce the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen to your students. This interactive PowerPoint presentation includes pre-reading discussion questions, a biography of Paulsen, a fun review quiz, genre, and novel context and background information.This is included in our best-selling novel unit plan:>>>Hatchet Unit Plan Included in Hatchet Introduction Presentation:➡️ This 15-slide PowerPoint presentation is the perf
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Hatchet Unit Plan - Gary Paulsen Novel Study Reading Unit
The Outsiders Analysis Notes - Presentation Analyzing Literary Devices
The Outsiders analysis notes will help you review the most important literary devices in The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. This 26-slide PowerPoint presentation shares some of the most important literary elements in the novel organized by chapter. The notes address characterization, theme, symbolism, allusion, 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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7th - 10th
Also included in: The Outsiders Unit Plan - S.E. Hinton Novel Study Reading Unit
Introduction to Ancient Greek Mythology Presentation
Use this presentation to introduce your students to Greek Mythology including background on the Ancient Greek people, brief outline of Greek creation myth, a few well-known creatures of mythology, characteristics of Olympians, description of 16 gods and goddesses.
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*Provides background information about the Ancient Greek culture
*Gives overview of Greek Creation Myth
*Features 16 gods and goddesse
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6th - 12th
Creation Myth Short Unit, Lecture Notes, Myths, Writing Act., Creative Myth
I use the following unit in a world literature course. It is an excellent unit for analyzing myths. First is included the lecture notes I use; I formatted these in outline form. (If you are interested, these are formatted into a PowerPoint lecture which is also available for purchase at my store for a low price.) I have also attached 3 different creation myths that I use for this activity. Finally, I have attached a writing assignment & creative creation myth; this is an original myth that i
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8th - 12th
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