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Reading lectures for homeschool
Great Gatsby Unit Plan, FOUR FULL WEEKS of Dynamic Lessons, Great Gatsby, CCSS
Make your Great Gatsby unit the favorite of the year with this MASSIVE bundle of materials that will take your class through FOUR FULL WEEKS OF COMPLETE LESSONS covering F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel. Everything you’ll need is here; just add a class set of The Great Gatsby novels and you’re good to go.This HUGE bundle includes:• A day-by-day calendar to follow with helpful details and nightly homework assignments (read this file first when you open the bundle) (2-page PDF)• An introductory
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10th - 12th
Phonics Rules - Buildable
This comprehensive guide breaks down multiple phonics rules. *This is a great resource if you are not familiar with phonics rules. (If you are already well knowledgeable with phonics rules, this may not be a resource for you! I want you to be happy with your purchase :)These questions will be answered...!Why does the word spaghetti have a gh in it?Why does the word picnic end in a c and change to a ck in picnicking? Why does critic change to criticism? Are the words come, some, done, and love tr
Literary Terms & Devices – 19 Weekly Lectures, Bell-Ringers or Flipped Content
Welcome to Lit. Term Tuesday – an easy way to start your class each Tuesday (or whatever day you want) with a high-interest bell-ringer lecture featuring classic literary devices paired with modern examples with which your students are certain to identify. (These literary device lectures also work great as flipped content for weekly homework assignments on in-class stations.)Sure, everyone knows protagonist and antagonist, but have your students learned about anti-heroes (think: Walter White fro
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8th - 11th
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Commonly Confused Words #1, Homophones, Slides + Note-Keeping Sheets CCSS
Use these beautiful bell-ringer slides to grab your students’ attention at the beginning of class and teach them the right way to use 18 commonly confused word pairs/homophones. Each weekly lesson includes a photo slide prompting students to write a word usage rule (a great way to let you catch your breath and take attendance while they jot down notes) and then apply that rule to three different sentences. An answer key on a separate slide is also included with each week’s lesson. Materials prov
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6th - 8th
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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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Irony - Funny Real-Life Photo Examples of Situational Irony Presentation Lesson
Irony - Funny Real-Life Photo Examples of Situational Irony Presentation Lesson: Bring humor and comprehension together with this irony in real-life presentation. These engaging slides are not only a source of laughter but will also deepen your students' understanding of situational irony. Students will grasp the nuances of this literary device through amusing real-life examples while enjoying a fun and engaging lesson. Included in This Real-Life Situational Irony Lesson ➡️ Irony in The Real Wor
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6th - 12th
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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Antigone Unit Sophocles Greek Tragedy Activities Bundle
Make the plot, language, and themes of this Ancient Greek tragedy accessible and relevant to your students. Over 230 PPT slides, 200 printable pages, and 55 different engaging common core activities bring this great play to life in the classroom. For a close look at the Antigone activities, view the preview. This detailed Antigone unit facilitates a deep analysis of the play within the following categories:1) Introduction to the Origins of Greek Tragedy2) Preview of the Oedipus Myth3) Indirect
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Irony, Satire, & Parody Lesson, Complete Teaching Unit
In this teaching pack for irony with a lecture, task cards, real-world practice, "info text article," sketch notes, interactive notebook insert, and video clips linked in, you will find everything you need to teach irony and all its nuances and extensions. The materials provided will allow you to seamlessly and creatively cover the basic three types of irony and go beyond those to explain and illustrate satire, sarcasm, and parody to give students the full picture of irony.Included:- Lesson Plan
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: 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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7th - 11th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Skills Teaching Units, BUNDLE of Lessons
Tragedy of Julius Caesar Introduction Lecture Shakespeare Prezi & Google Slides
Grab every eye in the room with this compelling 34-slide lecture that provides all of the background information your class will need as you launch a study of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.The presentation includes a quickwrite topic that will help make the play’s characters and themes relevant to your students (15 minutes for writing and discussion). Then, launch into the 30-minute Julius Caesar intro. lecture which covers the time period and setting, background of the Cras
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Streetcar Named Desire, Introduction Lecture, Tennessee Williams’ Life and Work
Entice your students as you launch your study of A Streetcar Named Desire, Tennessee Williams’ classic American play focusing on the power struggle between Stanley Kowalski and Blanche DuBois. This introductory 23-slide lecture explores the troubled life of Tennessee Williams, the themes and characters of the play, and a background on the psychological teachings of Sigmund Freud, whose id/ego/superego symbolically connect to our three main characters.This product includes both Prezi and Google S
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9th - 12th
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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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"The Doll's House" (Mansfield) Short Story Unit Guide, Lesson Plan
This no prep "The Doll's House" by Katherine Mansfield short story unit guide makes an excellent lesson for a British Literature course as it exemplifies the modern period of literature. The themes that emerge throughout the story – materialism, social classes, bullying, acceptance, kindness, innocence, and family – truly do resonate with today's teens. Additionally, the unit provides opportunity for covering such skills at characterization, symbolism, theme across texts, and more. Student Ex
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10th - 12th
Irony Bell Ringers - Funny Situational Irony Literary Device Posters or Warm Ups
Irony Bell Ringers - Funny Situational Irony Literary Device Posters or Warm Ups: These engaging irony bell-ringers will not only entertain your students but also deepen their comprehension of situational irony. Featuring 30 hilarious examples that embody true irony, this PowerPoint presentation and bell-ringer response booklet encourages student participation by having them share why each situation is ironic. Whether through lively class discussions or written responses, this resource infuses h
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6th - 12th
Author's Perspective & Viewpoint Lesson, Complete Teaching Unit
What's real and not real in the news and media today? How do we determine what's truth or not? Having an understanding of author's perspective, narrator voice, and bias can lead students to uncover more meaning and depth in what they read. Student Experience: In this teaching pack for author's perspective/viewpoint with a lecture, task cards, real-world practice, info text article, graphic organizer you will find everything you need to teach and practice identifying and analyzing author's viewpo
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Skills Teaching Units, BUNDLE of Lessons
To Kill a Mockingbird Introduction Presentation -Discussion, Harper Lee, Context
To Kill a Mockingbird introduction presentation includes absolutely everything you need to introduce the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee to your students. This interactive PowerPoint presentation includes pre-reading discussion questions, an interactive class activity, a biography of Harper Lee, a fun review quiz, novel context and reception, and background information and historical context on the novel.Included in To Kill a Mockingbird Introduction Presentation:➡️ This 24-slide Power
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Tangerine by Edward Bloor - Reading Comprehension Questions & PowerPoint BUNDLE
The Reading Comprehension Questions are a 22-page editable Word document containing 123 questions (multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short essay questions) for Tangerine by Edward Bloor organized by chapter. They can be used as a study guide, homework questions, quizzes, or tests. The chapter title is listed before each section to make targeting sections that need review very easy. This method of organization also makes it easy for you as a teacher to pull just the questions that you need.
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5th - 8th
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Informational Text Structure - Nonfiction PowerPoint & Google Slides Mini Lesson
Colorful interactive organizers explain informational text structures with examples. This mini lesson, which is available as a PowerPoint presentation or Google Slides, explores five formats used for nonfiction writing. Additionally, kids learn common transition terms for each form.Click the video preview to see how interactive organizers help kids conceptualize each text structure. Then open the preview to take a closer look at all of the parts.First, students explore descriptions.Text and orga
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3rd - 5th
PLYMOUTH PILGRIMS & FIRST THANKSGIVING Reading Passages & Comprehension
Twelve no-prep history reading passages covering Pilgrims, Mayflower Voyage, Mayflower Compact, William Bradford, the First Thanksgiving, Squanto and the Native Americans, and more. This product includes 12 Reading Comprehension Worksheets as well. Comprehension questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. Use for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). Great as a supplement to textbooks, independ
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5th - 7th
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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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
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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The Hobbit Introductory Google Slideshow on Characters, Conflicts, Plot
This visually appealing Google Slideshow introduces students to the key characters in The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, offering them context on character traits, relationships, conflicts, and development over the course of the novel. (Alternatively, a PowerPoint version of this presentation is available.)The following are covered:Bilbo Baggins.♦ Modest nature♦ Appreciation for the simple things♦ His reluctance and obligation to help♦ His role along the journey♦ His brushes with adversity ♦ His sen
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6th - 12th
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Not only is reading a core concept in the study of English language arts, but it’s also a cornerstone skill for proficiency in many other subjects (for instance, without strong reading skills, students won’t be able to solve math word problems or read through primary sources for social studies class).
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Elementary students just learning to read can practice the basics with some simple, fun phonics practice activities or small-group reading centers focused around sight words. Students in middle and high school can read novels and complete hands-on, interactive assignments that build their comprehension and critical thinking skills. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your student's reading skills in no time.
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Engaging reading activities can energize your students and foster a love of reading. Here are a few ideas for reading activities from our teacher-created resources that you can find on TPT and try in your classroom:
Interactive Phonics Activities
Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.
Word Hunts
Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.
Reader's Theater
Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.
Interactive Read-Alouds
Engage the class by pausing during read-alouds to discuss the story’s theme, reflect on a character’s motivations or actions, or to ask students questions.
Comparative Analysis
Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.
By incorporating these (and other!) reading activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for reading while enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills.
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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your reading lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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