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High school literature interactive whiteboards
Creation Stories, Meaningful Jigsaw Activity to Intro. any Mythology Unit
As a launch to any middle-school or high-school study of mythology, use this 45-minute activity where students work in teams of four to read and think through four short pieces about the creation of Earth/humanity. Use the five slide deck (PDF) to guide students through the jigsaw process as they find commonalities among literature from China, Uganda, the Blackfoot Native American tribe, and the King James Bible's Book of Genesis. The download also includes full-text copies of the public domain
Grades:
7th - 10th
Flowers for Algernon pretend Rorschach test
I use this PowerPoint presentation to introduce my students to the Rorschach test before we read the short story, "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes. I go over what the test is and have students write down what they see in the ink. We talk about the accuracy of the test and why it isn't used anymore. There are also a couple of slides devoted to the Thematic Apperception Test, which is also discussed in the story. The kids really enjoy this activity and it increases their understanding of the
Grades:
6th - 10th
The Canterbury Tales Pack: Powerpoint, Printables, Assessments & Key, Guide
British Literature Teacher Pack for The Canterbury Tales, includes:
Zip File...
2 Power Point Presentations for 2 levels of English- 51 SLIDES!
*Reading Review/Study Guide for each tale*
Final Test (multiple choice, true/false, matching, Picture Identification)
Answer Key
Pilgrims Fill in Chart/ Organizer
Prologue activity -Writing assignment
5 Quizzes
Character Map
This unit usually takes about one month. The pack has everything you need to engage your students.
Used successfully within a re
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: The Canterbury Tales Activities Bundle
Symbolism Presentation
In this two week presentation, you will find 10 mini-lessons (15-20 minutes each) that will help your students understand symbolism in a fun way! (Plus you will love it because all the work has been done for you...sweet!)
Day 1: Introduction to Symbolism with academic language and picture symbols
Day 2: Familiar symbols in literature - Can you match symbolic items with what they represent?
Day 3-4: Use pictures to help students figure out what different colors symbolize. Students fill in wo
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Extended Metaphor, Symbolism, Literary Analysis, John Steinbeck Text, CCSS
Analyzing literature doesn’t have to be boring. Instead, show your class the awesomeness that great writers tuck into their works and help them use symbolism to make connections between the text and their own lives.In this visually vibrant presentation, you’ll use a small slice of John Steinbeck’s classic novel The Grapes of Wrath (link included) to take students through an easy-to-follow 45-minute lesson where they analyze a stand-alone piece of text. You do not need to study any Steinbeck in y
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
AP Language and Composition Vocabulary of the Day
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This PowerPoint presents 64 terms key to the Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition course that commonly appear in AP Language multiple choice questions. It can be used throughout the year to introduce and reinforce students' understanding of these terms and their underlying concepts.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
CSI: Language Arts Game: Powerpoint for SmartBoard
Based on the popular board game Clue, CSI Language Arts is a real class pleaser and a great PowerPoint review game for the electronic white board. The 99 slides include 80 questions covering elements of plot, figurative language, parts of speech, grammar, informational text (nonfiction), expository writing, and affixes. Directions for play and clue cards are included at the end of the file. Playing helps students learn important language arts vocabulary and concepts.
CSI: Language Arts by K. Zu
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Jeopardy Literature Review
This PowerPoint Jeopardy game features the following 6 categories: Story Elements, Genre, Character Traits, Figurative Language, Point of View, and Grab Bag (miscellaneous).
Terms covered are: rising action, protagonist, climax, man v. self conflict, resolution, mystery, historical fiction, realistic fiction, science fiction, dystopian literature, obedient, curious, gullible, obstinate, timid, personification, simile, alliteration, idiom, hyperbole, first person POV, Second person pronouns, thi
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Touching Spirit Bear - Introduction to Novel PREZI
Ben Mikaelsen's Touching Spirit Bear is a novel that many young kids today can relate to. This prezi presentation is a unique way of introducing the unit to a full class or even small groups. The presentation includes background information about the Native American tribe in the book, the Tlingits, as well as the basic premise of the story's plot. It also contains images of totem poles and includes some opportunities for discussion.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Theme and Main Idea Task Cards - Digital Boom Cards for Distance Learning
Looking for a digital tool to help your students practice reading comprehension?Using excerpts from well-known youth novels and non-fiction articles, these digital task cards will engage your students and help them practice finding the theme and main idea.The deck includes:- 20 slides- 20 short passages (Fiction and Non-Fiction)- Each has two multiple-choice questions- Answer Key with TEKS & CCSSThese digital task cards are on Boom Learning℠! Play them on SmartBoards, computers, iPads, and m
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Task Card Bundle | Test Prep | Digital Boom Cards
A Long Walk to Water Quiz Game
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park PowerPoint Quiz Game
(This Works Great on Smart Boards)
This is a fun way to end a class read aloud or novel study.
Five Categories each with five questions. Categories include: Animals, Fill in the Blank, Terms, Geography, Figurative Language
Also includes a final round question with music
The format of this is just like the famous game show where contestants answer with a question
Key Words: Test, Quiz, Read Aloud Activity
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water Novel Study Bundle (Digital or Print and Go)
Introduction to Sherlock Holmes | Presentation for PowerPoint & Google Slides
Introduction to Sherlock Holmes Presentation for PowerPoint. Arthur Conan DoyleSherlock Holmes is a fictional character created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887. Since the publishing of the first novel, A Study in Scarlet, Holmes and Watson have been popular with readers of all ages. Re-imagined in thousand of plays, movies, novels for over a century, Sherlock Holmes still manages to captivate audiences around the world. Includes 11 Slides. This product is not editable.This presentation is a gr
Grades:
5th - 12th
Odyssey Unit
This ninth-grade unit covers archetypes, the epic hero, and dangling modifiers through the study of Homer's Odyssey. It includes differentiation for general education and Pre-AP English.
The zip file includes the following:
Regular Unit Overview Handout
Regular Vocabulary
Pre-AP Unit Overview Handout
Pre-AP Vocabulary
Epic Hero and Dangling Modifier Pre-Test with Key
Cyclops Reading Comprehension Quiz
Margret Atwood's "Siren's Song" Poem
Margret Atwood's Biographical Notes
"Siren's Song" Ana
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Grades:
9th
Ghost by Jason Reynolds Quiz Game
Ghost by Jason Reynolds PowerPoint Quiz Game
(This Works Great on Smart Boards)
This is a fun way to end a class read aloud or novel study.
Five Categories each with five questions. Categories include: Quotes, Setting, Characters, Plot Details, Just for Fun
The format of this is just like the famous game show where contestants answer with a question
Key Words: Test, Quiz, Read Aloud Activity
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Macbeth & Frankenstein Slides, Tests, Projects, Sub Plans & Posters Mega Bundle
Are you new to teaching Frankenstein and Macbeth, or need to add to your existing resources? This Mega Bundle of 14 resources has everything you need to save countless hours of prep and grading time. It includes 409 Google Slides with notes and bell ringers for both texts, two editable Google Form Exams, 36 Quote Posters, Projects for both texts, and even Sub Plans! Download this resource today to effortlessly guide your middle or high school students through every essential element of these two
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Hero's Journey powerpoint (Moana example included)
Walk students through the stages of the Hero's Journey with this beautiful Powerpoint featuring a female heroine and Disney's Moana as an example of the hero's journey archetype!
Connects to Grade 6 Module 1 ELA curriculum - Myths: Not Just Long Ago.
Slides include
- Background on Joseph Campbell's monomyth
- Popular examples of the hero's journey including Star Wars, Harry Potter, A Christmas Carol, Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings, etc.
Explanation of each stage...
- Call to Adventure/Crossi
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Figurative Language SmartBoard Activities, Games & Overview
8 Slides - ready for fun!
Slide 1 - Vortex Game - Onomatopoeia Game
Slide 2 - Overview of Simile, Metaphor, Onomatopoeia, Personification, Imagery
Slide 3 - Pop the Metaphor Activity
Slide 4 - Alliteration Activity - Roll the Dice
Slide 5 - Colorful Overview of Simile, Imagery, Metaphor, Hyperbole
Slide 6 - Spinner Imagery Activity
Slide 7 - Simile example
Slide 8 - Interactive Sorting Activity of 3 Figurative Language Devices
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Grades:
2nd - 10th
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Summarizing Task Cards Digital Boom Cards
Looking for a digital tool to help your students practice reading comprehension?Using excerpts from well-known youth novels and modern mon-fiction articles, these digital task cards will engage your students and help them practice answering main idea questions.The deck includes:- 20 slides- 20 short passages (Fiction & Non-Fiction)- Each has two multiple-choice questions- Answer Key with TEKS and CCSSThese digital task cards are on Boom Learning℠! Play them on SmartBoards, computers, iPads,
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Reading Skills Task Card Bundle Digital Boom Cards
TUCK EVERLASTING- A full Directed Reading and Thinking Activity guide
"THIS IS JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR" - TPT customer -
This Smart Board Notebook file breaks the book Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt into daily chunks. Each day, a different reading skill objective is addressed.
The lessons are structured as follows:
- Review/engagement/objective
- Reading/thinking cycle through 2-4 (short) chapters
[ Each reading/thinking cycle includes Active Reading questions (connect, evaluate, predict, infer, etc) as well as the expected page numbers for the next ch
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Grades:
6th - 10th
HOLES - A full Directed Reading and Thinking Activity guide
"BEST HOLES RESOURCE YET!!! LOVE IT" - TPT customer -
This Smart Board Notebook file breaks the book Holes by Louis Sacher into daily chunks. Each day, a different reading skill objective is addressed.
The lessons are structured as follows:
- Review/engagement/objective
- Reading/thinking cycle through 2-4 (short) chapters
[ Each reading/thinking cycle includes Active Reading questions (connect, evaluate, predict, infer, etc) as well as the expected page numbers for the next chunk of text to
Grades:
5th - 9th
Main Idea Task Cards Digital Boom Cards
Looking for a digital tool to help your students practice reading comprehension?Using excerpts from well-known youth novels and modern mon-fiction articles, these digital task cards will engage your students and help them practice answering main idea questions.The deck includes:- 20 slides- 20 short passages (Fiction & Non-Fiction)- Each has two multiple-choice questionsThese digital task cards are on Boom Learning℠! Play them on SmartBoards, computers, iPads, and more. They are self-checkin
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Reading Skills Task Card Bundle Digital Boom Cards
Fahrenheit 451 Whole Book Resource: Questions, Visuals, Composition Assignment
Comprehensive resource for Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury: discussion questions for all sections of the bookcorresponding visual supports of key vocabularysummative Composition Assignment about Tragic Heroes vs. Anti-HeroesModifiable Google Slides assignment to fit your English class!
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Grades:
9th - 12th
American Literature in Historical Context
Peoples’ beliefs, values, and fears have an immeasurable impact on what they write. Explaining those beliefs, values, and fears helps unlock complex texts for students, which is just what these historical context lessons are made to do! Heavily based on the historical previews from Holt, Rinehart, & Winston’s Elements of Literature textbooks, these presentations introduce parts of history that influenced American Literature in a visual and interactive manner. Introduce (or recap) each lit
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Character Dynamics Anchor Charts | Flat vs. Round | Static vs. Dynamic
These Character Dynamics Anchor Charts and/or note sheets can be used at any point during the school year. Use them to introduce or use it to review Flat and Round Characters & Static and Dynamic Characters. These anchor charts help answer the question what are flat and round characters and what are static and dynamic characters and how are they different. I use them with my AP Lit. students and my English 11 students as we are going into greater depth on characterization near the middle of
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: AP Literature Full Short Story Bundle
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