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Free adult education literature lectures
"The Lottery" English Composition Lesson Plan: The Hunger Games, Symbolism, Mood
This lesson plan, originally designed for community college students, includes a thoughtful discussion of Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery," and encourages students to compare it to The Hunger Games franchise. Symbolism, atmosphere, literary terminology, and secondary sources are also discussed, and a Responsive Writing Exercise is provided.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Cask of Amontillado - Edgar Allan Poe
In iClassics we have invented a new way of reading, enjoyable and surprising. The original texts are accompanied by illustrations, music and animations to immerse yourself in the story.
These exercises are based on iPoe Collection Vol.3, one of our AppBooks of Immersive Reading.
We make the Classics more enjoyable for Students and reduce the challenges of teaching them for Educators!
(more info www.iclassicsedu.com)
RESOURCES - ACTIVITIES
• Character Analysis
• Matching Exercise
• Quizzes
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Native American Oral Traditions (PowerPoint Show)
A study of Native American Oral Traditions. Although this PowerPoint was created with "The Sky Tree" and "Coyote Finishes His Work" in mind, other sample stories are included in the PowerPoint.
The content focus is on myth, archetype, and on the Native American concept of language. Finally, students are encouraged to explore similarities and differences between Native American stories and those found in other cultures.
This is the shorter version of the PowerPoint by a similar name that is for
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Free Sample: Crime and Punishment: A Teacher's Guide & Chapter Notes
Preview this comprehensive teaching resource for Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment" and gain immediate access to the first five chapters, completely free. Explore detailed chapter notes, discussion questions, and activity ideas designed to spark meaningful engagement with the novel's complex themes and characters. You can purchase the full study guide here: Crime and Punishment: A Teacher's Guide & Complete Chapter Notes
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"Do not go gentle into that good night" by Dylan Thomas Powerpoint Mini Lesson
This powerpoint contains a mini-lesson on the poem "Do not go gentle into that good night" by Dylan Thomas, with author background information. The lesson consists of a stanza-by-stanza paraphrase of the poem, explanation of the Villanelle form, basic introduction to meter and Iambic Pentameter, and insight into the themes, symbols, and sound devices used. I have also included images of Dylan Thomas and his home country of Wales, as well as links to two readings of the poem, with one being by Th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Chapter Summary Page
Looking for a visual way to summarize any chapter? This single page is the page to use. It contains enough space to write down the key elements of every chapter in the novel.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Intertextuality, Adaptation and Influences in the Poetry of Anne Sexton
"Intertextuality and Adaptation in the Poetry of Anne Sexton" stands out as an essential reasource for literature instructors seeking to revitalize their teaching methods and help their students' get familiar with the work of Anne Sexton. It focuses on intertextuality, adaptation studies, practical application of literary theory, and the life and work of this versatile American poet.
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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Roaring 20s - Economy
Very detailed power point presentation regarding the 20's Economy. Great for to use in addition to teaching Great Gatsby or other 20s related materials. Roaring 20's economy is a important catalyst for America's development post-world war I, as well as the stepping stone for the Great Depression. Includes politics, factors of economy, inventions, lifestyle and much more. Good for history class as well!
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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To Kill a Mockingbird - Simplified Study Guide
The above study guide for "To Kill a Mockingbird" could be highly beneficial for an educator for several reasons:Comprehensive coverage of the novel: The study guide provides a detailed and thorough coverage of the key aspects of the novel, including its characters, settings, themes, symbols, specific passages, dialogue, metaphorical language, and historical context. This provides the educator with a comprehensive understanding of the novel and enables them to teach the novel effectively.Insight
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
George Orwell's 1984 powerpoint presentation
This presentation introduces a 12th grade English class to Orwell's 1984 to prepare them to begin reading the novel
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
Chaucer's Pardoner and the Problem of his Profession
This short commentary is an analysis of Chaucer's Pardoner, perhaps the most diabolical of all Chaucer's pilgrim characters. Himself driven by avarice, he tells a tale, ironically, about the evil of avarice, his intention being to encourage his listeners to loosen their purse strings and buy an indulgence, or, even better, to purchase a relic from him. Purportedly a pardoner, he has no interest in the spiritual welfare of his victims, but only in the accumulation of money for his own selfish,
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Modernism and the Lost Generation PowerPoint - Lecture
Introductory PowerPoint for teachers in History and/or English starting a unit on the Roaring 20s and the Lost Generation. I have used this as context set-up for the Great Gatsby.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Macbeth Act Two Activity - Who Said It? *Quote to Character Matching*
Easy activity as seen in the thumbnail
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Brave New World Introductory Lesson
This slideshow is designed to prepare your students for reading Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. This introductory lesson includes:Definition of utopia and dystopiaIntroduction to Aldous HuxleyHistorical background of the novelRationale for why you should read A Brave New WorldDescription of the setting of the novelWriting/Discussion promptsDetailed context about chapters 1 and 23 Bellringer open-ended questions related to the novel with notes for the teacher to guide discussionConnection to "T
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Jupiter Hammon (1711-1806)
This is a brief slideshow about Jupiter Hammon for introductory educational purposes in the classroom.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Introduction to Romanticism
A brief and accessible introduction to British Romantic literature, including a brief look back at the Enlightenment and the aesthetics and ideology of the Romantic revolution. Includes review questions for students.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Simple Intro to Gothic Lit, Edgar Allan Poe & The Black Cat
A short powerpoint on Gothic Lit & Poe, introducing his short story, The Black Cat
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar - Edgar Allan Poe
In iClassics we have invented a new way of reading, enjoyable and surprising. The original texts are accompanied by illustrations, music and animations to immerse yourself in the story.
These exercises are based on iPoe Collection Vol.3, one of our AppBooks of Immersive Reading.
We make the Classics more enjoyable for Students and reduce the challenges of teaching them for Educators!
(more info www.iclassicsedu.com)
RESOURCES - ACTIVITIES
• Character Analysis
• Matching Exercise
• Quizzes
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
FREE Late American Literature Lecture: Realism and Feminism
Fourteen lecture slides with detailed instructor notes, embedded multimedia, and discussion questions for a Late American Literature Survey course on the topic of Realism and Feminist Literature. Slides review the life, style, and influence of Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Kate Chopin, including their seminal works, The Yellow Wallpaper and The Story of an Hour.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Complete 16-week OER Course: Late American Literature
Macbeth Act One Plot Activity - Put Events in Order
Easy activity as seen in the thumbnail
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Age of Spirituality: Late Antique and Early Christian Art, 3rd to 7th Century
The first centuries of the Christian Era were ones of extraordinary upheaval: the great traditions of the classical world were transformed by dramatic changes in the political and social structure, by continual warfare against invaders, and by the growing influence of the nascent religion Christianity. The trend of this period has been interpreted by some historians as the decline of civilization, but it is represented by its art as a time of cultural experimentation. Although they abandoned som
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Тематическая разработка по рассказу М. Ботевой "Ветер и высота".
Данный материал - это не только увлекательное литературное чтение одноименного рассказа Марии Ботевой, но и совместная тематическая разработка с преподавателем психологии и интегративным психологом Катей Андриановой, автором программ ориентированных на повышение уровня психологической грамотности и психического здоровья. Техники, предложенные в этом издании помогут подросткам развить эмоциональный интеллект, ассертивное общение и глубже познать своё “Я”. Возраст 14-18
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Things Fall Apart PowerPoint - Lecture and Discussion Questions
A comprehensive lecture on Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart". Includes discussion questions, video references, and chapter overviews. I used this along side the novel study as well as linking it to Shakespeare's "Hamlet".
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Story of Keesh - Jack London (Literature - Immersive Reading)
In iClassics we have invented a new way of reading, enjoyable and surprising. The original texts are accompanied by illustrations, music and animations to immerse yourself in the story.
These exercises are based on iLondon Collection, one of our AppBooks of Immersive Reading.
We make the Classics more enjoyable for Students and reduce the challenges of teaching them for Educators!
(more info www.iclassicsedu.com)
RESOURCES - ACTIVITIES
• Character Analysis
• Matching Exercise
• Quizzes
• G
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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