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Common Core RL.7.2 scaffolded note microsofts
Theme PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This updated 17-slide PowerPoint uses clean and uncluttered slides to introduce the literary element of theme. In addition to information on theme, the PowerPoint is structured to include guidance on taking notes in Cornell-method format. A guided notetaking form is included that matches the format of the PowerPoint.
This lesson is suitable for middle-school students or those who are just getting introduced to the idea of theme.
What you receive in this zipped folder:
A PowerPoint present
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Finding the Theme Slides, Mini Lesson, & Identifying Theme Practice Passages
Are you looking for an engaging mini lesson that teaches students how to find and identify the theme of a story? This lesson teaches students how to identify the theme of a story through a mini slides lesson, notes, practice activities, and reading passages. Stop scrolling and take a look at the preview for more! This thorough and detailed lesson goes through the process of identifying the theme in a story by reflecting on the character’s main conflict and reflecting on the lesson learned throug
Grades:
6th - 8th
Teaching Theme Differentiated Unit for Middle School - Main Idea
Use this complete and easy-to-use unit to teach your Middle School students to determine the theme in a text with ease! Everything you need to teach this concept as well as reteach or enrich it is included in this standards-based unit with BUILT-IN differentiation!What's included:TEACH:✅ A video to use an introduction to the unit ✅ EDITABLE lesson plans✅ Teacher script for each day✅ Vocabulary Worksheets for these words: inference, drawn, theme, central idea, cite, evidence, objective, summar
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Central Idea Main Idea Central Message Theme PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Objective Summary for Literary Texts - Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then
PowerPoint provides notes (how-to) for writing an objective summary for literary texts. This PowerPoint provides the "Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then" method of summary writing. After the notes, you can read a short story or picture book to complete a "SWBST" graphic organizer together as a class for practice. If you purchase the PowerPoint, you can message me and I will send you the guided notes word document that accompanies these notes.
Grades:
4th - 10th
Analyzing Setting Lesson Set (Presentation + Doodle Notes + Practice + Quiz)
This resource is also part of the following bundles!Analyzing Setting BundleAnalyzing Literary Elements BundleIdentifying and Analyzing Literary Elements MEGA BundleThis set includes everything needed for direct instruction on analyzing setting. . . A presentation with thorough, but concise, information about how setting can impact a story by building mood and theme, and what questions to ask to think about these connections.1 or more checkpoints titled “Wait, so what did that mean?” are include
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Analyzing Literary Elements Mini-Unit BUNDLE
Analyzing Parts of Plot Lesson Set (Presentation, Doodle Notes, Practice, Quiz)
This resource is also part of the following bundles!Analyzing Plot BundleAnalyzing Literary Elements BundleIdentifying and Analyzing Literary Elements MEGA BundleThis set includes everything needed for direct instruction on analyzing plot and its development. . . A presentation with thorough, but concise, information about how plot can develop and impact a story by building mood and theme, and what questions to ask to think about these connections.1 or more checkpoints titled “Wait, so what did
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Analyzing Literary Elements Mini-Unit BUNDLE
Analyzing Characters Lesson Set (Presentation + Doodle Notes + Practice + Quiz)
This resource is also part of the following bundles!Analyzing Characters BundleAnalyzing Literary Elements BundleIdentifying and Analyzing Literary Elements MEGA BundleThis set includes everything needed for direct instruction on analyzing characters and their growth. . . A presentation with thorough, but concise, information about how characters grow and impact a story by building mood and theme, and what questions to ask to think about these connections.1 or more checkpoints titled “Wait, so w
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Analyzing Literary Elements Mini-Unit BUNDLE
House on Mango Street Note Taking Guide
Trying to get your middle/high school students to understand the theme of 'growing up' in House on Mango Street?
Look no farther! This resource is an awesome note-taking guide for the vignettes focused on growing up: "Those Who Don't" Family of Little Feet," "A Rice Sandwich," "Chanclas," "The First Job," and “Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark”.
Resource includes notes sheet and answer key for teachers!
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: House On Mango Street Bundle
Characterization Lesson: Instructor Slides
Lesson Topics:Direct (Outward) CharacterizationIndirect (Inner) CharacterizationStereotypes vs. ArchetypesActivities:Illustrated Character Analysis ChartShort Constructed Response (TX STAAR) AVID Five Phases of Focused Note-takingTeacher slides included.
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Characterization Lesson
Secondary ELA Exit Ticket/Written Response Guide
My middle school ELL students have to respond in written form to a challenging question as their exit ticket at the end of every ELA class. This has been something that they typically struggle with. Struggles across the board include: awkward wording, not knowing when to state their opinion versus cite text evidence, failing to use appropriate transitional phrases, as well as not knowing how to introduce or close out their argument.I created a color-coded and step-by-step guide that includes a m
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5th - 9th
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Characterization, Conflict, Ob. Summary, and Academic Writing: Notes/Activities
These notes and activities are meant to be used with the short stories "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and "Harrison Bergeron". The PPT includes discussion questions and protocols, notes, and prompts for academic paragraphs. Each day's bellringer has a different focus. This contains two weeks worth of instruction.
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6th - 10th
Much Ado About Nothing (No Fear Shakespeare Version) Act 1, Scene 1 Study Guide
This 4-page documents guides students slowly and thoroughly through Act 1, Scene 1 of Much Ado About Nothing. While the study guide could be used with any version of the play, I use it in conjunction with the No Fear Shakespeare version (to which the listed page numbers correlate). The study guide encourages close reading, deep thinking, translation and analysis.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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A Day's Wait - Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint slides to review the story 'A Day's Wait' by Ernest HemingwaySimple to followPlot EventsCharacter TraitsConnection to another literatureSuitable for pupils to review on their ownSuitable as handoutsSuitable for parents to review with their children3 printable worksheets with suggested answers
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6th - 7th
Also included in: A Day's Wait - 2-in-1 Bundle Resource
Week 1 PPT: Characterization, Conflict, Setting and Academic Paragraph
The teacher who uses this week 1 PPT will be prompted to use a diagnostic. Diagnostics can be pulled from many resources online (including TPT) and should be customized to your unit! The PPT includes notes on setting, direct and indirect characterization, theme and plot. The last slide includes a writing assignment. The teacher can choose any text to accompany this PPT but I would recommend "The Three Questions".
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Grades:
6th - 10th
The House on Mango Street | Literary Devices | Worksheet | Graphic Organizer
This document includes blank charts your students can use to annotate their thoughts as they read through Sandra Cisneros's The House on Mango Street. It asks them to consider :Motifs: Identity, Gender, Cultural Identity, Hopes, Dreams, Growing UpCharacter Development: Changes, Traits, RelationshipsOther Literary Devices Used (and their purpose!)There is a space for the vignette title, a space for MLA cited text evidence, and a space for their analytical thinking work. This would work perfectly
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Of Mice and Men Chapter by Chapter Focused Note Sheets
Often students are given chapter study questions to answer while they are reading. The intent is to allow students to recall important information or analyze important details; however, often students just skim their reading to find the answers. This focusing note sheet will allow students to be more independent reading. It will require that they identify and analyze the important details on their own. For each chapter their is a focusing idea or question that students should be thinking about a
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7th - 12th
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Esperanza Character Chart - House on Mango Street
The main character in House on Mango Street, Esperanza, changes drastically from the beginning to the end of the story. In this 'coming of age' story, Esperanza learns about her culture, who she is, who her friends are, and begins to define 'home' as a feeling and as people around her rather than a place.
This beautiful story and dynamic character need to be analyzed! Thus this character chart, which challenges students to compare Esperanza from the beginning to the end of the novel.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: House On Mango Street Bundle
Writing a Summary of Fictional Text Slides and Notes
A basic Google Slides to help teach students how to write a summary of fictional text. Includes definition of a summary, tips for writing a summary, and sample summaries in the Slides. Also includes a fill-in-the-blank notes sheet in Google Docs.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Connect Reading to Writing: "The Gift of the Magi"
Students will analyze the literary text “The Gift of the Magi.” They will make predictions and create visual representations of key vocabulary. The main writing assignment is a one-paragraph summary of the short story. Students will also view the film version of “The Gift of the Magi.” Students will then write a summary about the film. This educational and entertaining unit should take three to five days to complete. It emphasizes a variety of Common Core State Standards.
Grades:
6th - 9th
The Gift of the Magi Close Reading Teacher Directed Presentation Lesson
So, what we have created for you is a teacher presentation for a teacher directed lesson on closely reading Gift of the Magi by O. Henry. This holiday classic is a great short story to read with students of all ages. Tell Me More: We have created a presentation (keynote, PowerPoint, and PDF formats) that contains the basic elements of any good lesson: an anticipatory set, direct instruction, guided practice, assessment, and a reflection. We like to have our students closely read the story by hig
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Holiday Short Stories - Close Reading
Common Core (ELA) Literary Essay Writing Breakdown
This writing handout is a tool that can be used to guide students through the writing process at their seats or in small groups. It includes an explanation of each part of a literary essay as well as examples that students can model their own writing after. I use this tool to help proficient and not so proficient writers during Writer's Workshop. This guided handout helps keep kids on track and answers any questions they may have about the writing process while working individually at their sea
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6th - 8th
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Vignette Themes - Notes for House on Mango Street
House on Mango Street is filled with themes--home, identity, self/finding one's self, friendship, family, culture, growing up, etc.
These themes are essential for students to understand--in each individual vignette and in the book as a whole! This notes sheet helps students to grasp these themes and take notes on their own!
Perfect for middle or high school students!
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: House On Mango Street Bundle
"My Name" Post-Reading Questions
After reading the short vignette, "My Name" these are some excellent post-reading questions for students (especially for middle school).
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in: House On Mango Street Bundle
How to Read a Poem Notes
Quick notes on Slides for a 3 step process to read poems. It is a simple way to only look for certain things while reading a poem 3 times. I like to introduce these notes as a no pressure why to get the gist of a poem without analyzing it to death! Such a relief for my middle schoolers!
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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