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Common Core CCRA.R.1 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
Grades:
8th - 12th
Inference Presentation - Introduction to Making Inferences in Reading Slideshow
Inference Presentation - Introduction to Making Inferences in Reading Slideshow is a ready-to-use lesson to help students understand what it means to infer information while reading. Inference is a challenging skill for students to understand and master, but this presentation breaks the reading skill down in detail with examples to help students master the skill and apply it in their reading. The presentation covers topics like inferring in everyday life, practical skills and tips for inferring
Grades:
6th - 9th
Patrick Henry's "Speech in the Virginia Convention" Teaching Pack
This complete teaching pack for Patrick Henry's exemplar speech "Speech in the Virginia Convention" guides an in-depth study of Henry's speech. With the overarching purpose of analyzing persuasive appeals and examining argumentative writing, this creative and modern pack allows you to cover many standards interestingly and effectively. There are so many options with this low-prep pack that you can pick and choose or work your way through them all. Student Experience: Students will first meet
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans
Trail of Tears Paired Seminal Texts Primary Sources Lesson
This Trail of Tears Seminal Texts lesson makes an excellent start of the year lesson for an American Literature course as it touches on the seminal US texts from the nation’s beginnings in order to show how literature reflects a culture. The themes that emerge throughout the progression of the texts – heritage, family roots, personal history, freedom, and the future – are perfect for the “getting to know you” type assignments at the beginning of the year, and two create tasks to fill that purpos
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans
Poetry Pick: "The Rose that Grew from Concrete" Lesson & Worksheet
This fun poetry lesson will get students thinking about important concepts while also strengthening their poetry comprehension skills. Tupac Shakur's iconic poem explores powerful themes such as growth, perseverance, oppression, identity, racism, and artistic expression. In this lesson, students will analyze these themes alongside his use of figurative language to gain a better understanding of both the mechanics and craft of poetry. This poem is great for students of all ages because it is shor
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Nonfiction Notice and Note Signposts Google Slides Notes
This Google Slides presentation is intended to be used as direct instruction for the Nonfiction Notice and Note Signposts Close Reading Strategy written by Kylene Beers and Robert Probst. This resource includes:Whole group discussion questionsOverview of the signposts strategy for close readingBreakdown of the 5 signposts for nonfiction with definition, anchor questions, and what each signpost may teachVideo examples of each signpostTo put the signposts into practice, have students conduct a clo
Grades:
6th - 8th
Summary vs. Paraphrase vs. Direct Quote Lecture, Notes, & Digital Practice
Do you remember being explicitly taught how to summarize, paraphrase, and complete a direct citation? Or when it would be better to do a paraphrase vs. a summary? Honestly, I don't remember being taught how to summarize or paraphrase, but once I learned the process, it made a huge difference in my work. It was like unlocking a secret code. Explicit instruction in the differences between a summary, paraphrase, and direct quote helps students experience greater success not only in their daily scho
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Writing Fundamentals: Note-taking and Evaluating Sources
Credible or "Fake News"? Cultivating News Literacy in a "Post-Truth" Era
These lessons cover the basics of discerning between credible and false journalism (and the gradient between the two), using contemporary (but non-controversial) examples. There is also a slideshow (in PDF format) with links to examples of terms, as well as examples of credible journalism.
Arguably the most tangibly helpful aspect of this three-day unit is the "News Analysis Checklist" which students can apply to any form of journalism to asses its credibility. The checklist is available in PDF
Grades:
9th - 12th
Citing Textual Evidence RL.10.1 Lesson and Practice EOC TEST Prep
I developed these slides so you didn't have to! Students in my 9th and 10th grade English classes regularly struggle with selecting the best textual evidence to support given responses to multiple choice questions.This slide deck teaches your students the importance of closely reading and annotating a text in order to make inferences and reviews methods of annotation as well as how to select the best evidence for multiple choice questions and constructed responses.Comes with two short practice
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9th - 12th
Evaluating Credible Sources: Research Writing
The foundation of research writing is finding credible sources. When students begin researching online, however, this can quickly turn into a slipper slope. Not all .com sources are bad, so how do we help students learn how to weed through the process? This source goes beyond the basics of having students look at the end of a URL while researching online. Instead, this resource has students focusing on four key components when evaluating a digital source: relevance, accuracy, bias/perspective, a
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Writing Fundamentals: Note-taking and Evaluating Sources
Jean-Paul Sartre, Existentialism, & No Exit--PowerPoint: Bio,Works,& Philosophy
This is the presentation I use to introduce the French writer and philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre and the philosophy of existentialism in preparation for my students reading the play No Exit. The presentation has a logical progression moving from the life of Sartre, his works (with special attention on No Exit), and the philosophy of existentialism. I have built the presentation with focus in mind, avoiding superfluous information that can trip students up. I think you will find it to be very helpf
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Intro to the novel Life of Pi Powerpoint Slides
14 Powerpoint slides to introduce Yann Martel's Mann-Booker prize winning novel, Life of Pi. Use these slides in combination with my annotation guide to help your students understand emerging themes and literary devices through close reading as they begin the novel. This Powerpoint presentation provides an overview of Life of Pi, a video of Yann Martel discussing the idea of a "Capital S" story, themes of man v. animal, faith v. science, storytelling v. truth, duality, and rule of three.
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Life of Pi Intro and Chapters 1-8 Bundle
Wit and Wisdom: Grade 2 Module 3 Focus Wall
Elevate your teaching experience with this Focus Wall Poster -- a digitally downloadable resource designed to enhance classroom engagement and facilitate effective learning. This comprehensive set includes a main poster and interactive pieces that seamlessly integrate into your teaching, providing a dynamic and interactive learning environment for you and your students. This poster is created to be printed on 24x36 paper.Key Features:1. Main Poster:Eye-catching Design: A vibrant and visually app
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2nd
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Also included in: Wit and Wisdom: Grade 2 Focus Wall Posters for ALL MODULES
Simple Guide to Annotating Texts for Understanding in Middle School
Use this Google Presentation lesson to introduce your students to the art of annotating. This brief presentation gives students an understanding of what to make note of as they annotate. It also provides an example annotation and an opportunity for independent practice with a story of their choosing at the end. Instead of memorizing a bunch of random symbols and colors, students will practice these three annotation skills:Keep track of what we know - details from the textKeep track of what we wo
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4th - 9th
Angie Thomas Presentation - Great for Introducing The Hate U Give
This is an excellent, to-the-point presentation on Angie Thomas and is great to introduce The Hate U Give, and includes background and biographical information, specifics for the novel, literary elements, and information related to Thomas beyond the novel and writing.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
12 Rhetorical Devices, Definitions, and Examples & Practice Opportunities
Hello Fellow Teacher, Thank you for considering this PDF with definitions and examples for 12 literary devices: similemetaphoralliterationanaphorahyperbolepersonificationironyparallelismantithesisonomatopoeiaassonancerhetorical questionUse these coloful and easy-to-follow notes to review and/or teach the terms listed above. After every four words, there is a practice activity for students. They can work as an individual or in teams to compete, practice, and/or review the terms.How to get TPT cr
Grades:
7th - 12th
Inferring Character Traits with Text Evidence (ELA / ENL / ESL)
Overview: These Google Slides include one lesson (40 min.) introducing and practicing the skill of inferring character traits with text evidence. This lesson was implemented in a bilingual (Spanish-English) 4th-grade class but can be adapted for other learning settings. This lesson is differentiated for three levels of English language proficiency: Entering, Emerging, Transitioning. The lesson begins with a warm-up question (What are three words that describe you?) that serves as both an SEL che
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3rd - 6th
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Sketch notes Templates and Graphic Organizers
Sketch notes Template (Graphic Organizers)Do your students struggle taking notes as much as mine did? If so, I encourage you to try these printable and easy to use note-taking templates. They take the prep-work out of guided-notes and are designed in a way to enhance student's understanding of big ideas and key concepts. Encourage students to sketch/draw what's really important and allow them actually enjoy note-taking for a change. These were designed specifically for the ELA and Social Stu
Grades:
5th - 12th
Questions for Any Novel EDITABLE and Colorful
Hello Fellow Teacher,Use this to create lessons, agendas, and/or information for your students. This is an EDITABLE template. Please note I used PRO elements, so if you do not have a PRO accunt, you won’t have access to all of the same elements. You can purchase the elements from Canva, so if you like what you see, please feel free to do that. You can duplicate the slides and change out the colors and sizes as well. You have 8 slides that are ready to go with several slides that already have que
Wit and Wisdom: Grade 2 Module 2 Focus Wall
Elevate your teaching experience with this Focus Wall Poster -- a digitally downloadable resource designed to enhance classroom engagement and facilitate effective learning. This comprehensive set includes a main poster and interactive pieces that seamlessly integrate into your teaching, providing a dynamic and interactive learning environment for you and your students. This poster is created to be printed on 24x36 paper.Key Features:1. Main Poster:Eye-catching Design: A vibrant and visually app
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2nd
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Also included in: Wit and Wisdom: Grade 2 Focus Wall Posters for ALL MODULES
8 Steps to Write a Well-Developed Paragraph
Hello Fellow Teacher,Each slide is different and contains a different step and explanation for the various components of a body paragraph. There are 8 steps total. In addition to the explanations for writing a strong paragraph, you will have some common transitions for one part of the paragraph to the next. This can be used at the middle and high school levels as well as a homeschool setting. Use this with struggling students and students on an IEP or 504.Use this in any class where you want stu
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Wit and Wisdom: Grade 2 Module 1 Focus Wall
Elevate your teaching experience with this Focus Wall Poster -- a digitally downloadable resource designed to enhance classroom engagement and facilitate effective learning. This comprehensive set includes a main poster and interactive pieces that seamlessly integrate into your teaching, providing a dynamic and interactive learning environment for you and your students. This poster is created to be printed on 24x36 paper.Key Features:1. Main Poster:Eye-catching Design: A vibrant and visually app
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2nd
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Also included in: Wit and Wisdom: Grade 2 Focus Wall Posters for ALL MODULES
Racism, the New Deal, and Negro League Baseball (PP, Notes, Worksheet)
This Negro League Baseball lesson focuses on how the African-American community embraced baseball and created its own successful league, which also stimulated economic growth. The lesson will ask some uncomfortable questions about the benefits and burdens of racial integration, especially Jackie Robinson joining the Major League and the eventual demise of the Negro League. The lesson includes:PowerPoint SlidesStudent Worksheet with Primary SourcesTeacher Notes/Lecture Text/Discussion QuestionsTh
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
All About the Presidents PowerPoint Presentation (President's Day)
This resource celebrates President's Day by learning about Presidential responsibilities, historical facts about all of the presidents, pinpointing and defining key vocabulary, and answering multi-tier comprehension questions to enhance class discussion. This is a PowerPoint presentation that requires no prep! Use these slides for President's Day lessons, U.S. History lessons, or for research to focus on a particular president of time period. This presentation goes well with other February celeb
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: February Holiday Big Bundle
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