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Poetry Terms Figurative Language Introduction Presentation for Literary Terms
Use this poetry terms presentation as an introduction to figurative language and literary devices commonly used in poetry. This is a must-have resource if you are introducing your poetry unit as it reviews the most commonly used poetry terms, literary devices, and figures of speech used by poets. After using this slideshow, your students will feel totally confident identifying and analyzing literary devices used in the poems they are reading. The poetry terms presentation guides students with
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7th - 10th
Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre Introductory PowerPoint and Activity
Take your students on a virtual field trip to Haworth, England and the land of the Brontes, with this 37-slide introductory PowerPoint on Jane Eyre. This is the perfect introduction to your Jane Eyre unit plan. The PowerPoint covers the following topics:
• Cowan Bridge School (inspiration for the Lowood Institution in Jane Eyre)
• Haworth in the Bronte era (with personal pictures of the parsonage and town)
• An explanation of the Bronte name
• Bildungsroman
• Gothic literature
• Romanticism
• M
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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
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6th - 8th
Lord of the Flies Symbolism Lesson
This is a structured, 3-part lesson on symbol analysis (for beginners). The activity starts off with a mini lesson about symbolism and moves into group work (initiated by opening an envelope or brown lunch bag). Each student then writes an analysis paragraph, and the activity culminates with each group sharing out what they discovered. This packet contains a PowerPoint, objectives, step-by-step directions, all necessary handouts and note-taking guides, and a simple rubric. *Spoiler alert: Make s
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8th - 10th
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Words to Describe Tone and Mood
Students can use this handout to help them remember words to describe tone and mood.
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5th - 12th
Gatsby and The American Dream: A Non-Fiction Lesson
One of the shifts in the Common Core State Standards is the focus on informational texts. As English teachers, many of us tend to overlook rich non-fiction that exists because fiction is such an important mainstay of our field. This lesson specifically focuses on the informational text standards, but it ties in with a beloved classic of literature, The Great Gatsby.This lesson asks students to question the idea of the American dream and read contemporary news and magazine articles on the topic
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11th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Great Gatsby Unit Bundle
Shakespeare's Hamlet Introductory Presentation Activity
Start your unit on Shakespeare's play, Hamlet, off right with this 20-slide introductory presentation. Featuring personal photos from Kronborg Castle in Denmark (the inspiration for Elsinore), this engaging presentation covers everything your students need to know before beginning the play. Topics covered include:Shakespeare's inspiration for the playDenmark in Shakespeare's timePolitical climateDenmark at warCastle grounds (with reference to specific parts of the play)Role of womenElizabethan s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Wordsworth's "Tintern Abbey" Annotation Activity
William Wordsworth's famous poem "Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey" is rich with nostalgia, nature and nuanced ideas. Students can hone their analytical skills with this gorgeous Romantic period English poem that expresses the poet's emotional response to a walk in the woods. This assignment is a fabulous formative assessment to see how students apply their knowledge of poetic devices and literary analysis.
For added enrichment, students may meet CCSS Speaking and Listening stand
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9th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet- Act 5 Guided Notes Handout
This handout provides detailed notes on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Act 5.The handout includes notes with fill in the blank spaces for students to complete, and a full set of notes for the teacher. Great resource for flipping the classroom and having students take notes at home to maximize class time.This handout is the companion of my Romeo and Juliet Act 5 Guided Notes Powerpoint and Act 5 Quiz and Answer Key.Check out my Romeo and Juliet Bundle that contains Powerpoints, Guided No
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7th - 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
Also included in:Â RL.10.1 Citing Textual Evidence EOC Test Prep and Academic Vocabulary Bundle
Kafka's The Metamorphosis Introductory Presentation & Activity
Start your unit on Kafka's The Metamorphosis with this 16-slide introductory PowerPoint, covering everything your students need to know before reading the novella. Featuring personal pictures of Prague and the Kafka Museum, the presentation also includes:Brief background information in Kafka's lifeKafka's writing styleNovella as a genreWhat is existentialismExistential concepts and prompts for students to consider while readingAnalysis of the titleDeep analysis of the first line, with questions
Grades:
9th - 12th
Introduce Poetic Devices | Literary Elements + Figurative Language
Enhance your students' ability to recognize and write figurative language and poetic devices with this comprehensive guided notes lesson. This engaging resource provides many opportunities for practice in identifying and crafting various poetic devices. Whether you prefer a traditional lecture format or interactive stations, this editable Google Slides presentation and accompanying worksheet are adaptable to your teaching style. Equipping your students with the essential tools for poetry analysi
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Poetry BUNDLE | Reading + Analyzing Poetry
Fourth of July Reading Comprehension Passages bundle | 1st to 3rd grade
Introducing our 4th of July Reading Comprehension bundle ( english and spanish version ) ! Designed to educate and captivate young learners, this resource presents a variety of engaging passages about the significance of Independence Day. From historical insights to personal anecdotes and patriotic traditions, students will delve into the importance of celebrating our nation's birthday. Each passage is complemented by vibrant visuals to enhance comprehension and instill appreciation for this spe
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1st - 5th
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Romeo and Juliet Reading and Lecture Notes
29 pages of 111 (and growing!) bullet-pointed and editable notes on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The notes were gathered from an assortment of primary sources (listed with hyperlinks on an included bibliography) and from my own experience with the play, which I've been teaching for 26 years. Notes range from historical context (like the modern day value of "40 ducats" and the common marrying age of couples in Shakespeare's day), literary term study (see below), elaboration on the play
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8th - 10th
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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:Â Life of Pi Intro and Chapters 1-8 Bundle
Reading for Information EOC test Prep review digital resource English 2
I developed these resources as part of an EOC review boot camp at the end of the semester prior to exams. I have used this resource for both in-class and after school review sessions. Ready to plug and play in your Google classroom or LMS of choice, this informational text review lesson includes:31 instructional slides reviewing key concepts of reading for informationtoneauthor's purposevocabulary in contextcentral ideaobjective summaryembedded turn and talk opportunitiesanalysis of each quest
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9th - 10th
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Also included in:Â English 2 EOC Bootcamp Standardized Test Review Digital Resources
Jeu d'inférences - À la plage !
À la plage est un jeu d'inférences pour les élèves du premier cycle du primaire, particulièrement pour la première année. Les élèves doivent trouver le personnage selon les indices lus sur les cartes questions. Il y a plusieurs niveaux de difficulté : plusieurs cartes ont trois ou quatre énoncés. il y a aussi l'utilisation de phrases négatives. Le document contient : - 1 planche de jeu;- 12 cartes questions;- 1 feuille de suivi;- 2 pages de consignation;- le corrigé.
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K - 3rd, Adult Education
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Leo palabras y oraciones
Este recurso contiene 29 hojas de trabajo para leer palabras y oraciones cortas.Son tres tipos de ejercicios diferentes:Leer palabras y escribirlas debajo del referenteLeer oraciones, colorear, recortar y pegarUnir imagen con texto¡Obten crédito TPT para usar en futuras compras! Ve a My Purchases. Al lado de cada compra, verás un botón de Provide Feedback. Haz clic en él y da una calificación y deja un breve comentario sobre el producto. Cada vez que realizas comentarios, TPT te brinda
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K - 2nd
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Summary Anchor Chart
S.W.B.S.T.
Help your students remember how to rewrite or retell the summary of a story by using this anchor chart. Feel free to print it out on 8x10 computer paper or enlarge it to poster size. You can also scale to size 70% to fit in a notebook that way your students will always have this handy when needed. Save on a usb drive and have no problem enlarging the print at your local Staples or other office store.
Grades:
1st - 8th
Reading Literature EOC test Prep review digital resource English 2
I developed these resources as part of an EOC review boot camp at the end of the semester prior to exams. I have used this resource for both in-class and after school review sessions. Ready to plug and play in your Google classroom or LMS of choice, this informational text review lesson includes:48 instructional slides reviewing key concepts of reading literaturetonewriting objective summaryanalyzing themecentral idea/main ideaobjective summarycharacter analysiscontext cluesanalyzing text stru
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9th - 10th
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Also included in:Â English 2 EOC Bootcamp Standardized Test Review Digital Resources
Romeo and Juliet- Act 1 Guided Notes Handout
Recap the major characters and events in Act 1 of William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet.This handout covers the prologue and all five scenes of the first act, providing a short summary of the action in each act, then examining key characters, elements of plot, literary devices in context, and important quotes. The handout includes spaces with fill in the blank spaces for students to complete, and an Answer Key with a completed set of notes for the teacher's reference. This product is a
Grades:
7th - 12th
Groundhog Day - 3rd grade Reading Comprehension Writing Activity - Groundhog
Groundhog Day - 3rd grade Reading Comprehension Writing Activity - GroundhogThis educational gem is crafted specifically for third-grade students, offering an immersive experience that combines the joy of reading with the excitement of Groundhog Day. Dive into the festivities with captivating Groundhog Day activities, ensuring that young minds not only enhance their comprehension skills but also indulge in the spirit of this unique occasion.
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Groundhog Day - Groundhog Day Mega Bundle Activity - Groundhog craft
Intro to Marxist Theory and Literary Criticism Slideshow and Tasks
This Google Slideshow introduces students to Karl Marx and the terms, ideologies, and questions needed for Marxist Literary Criticism. The slideshow also includes embedded videos to ground the topic and to relate it to the modern world, as one video discusses Kylie Jenner's Make-up Empire. Finally, students will consolidate what they have learned by applying the Marxist Criticism Questions to Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal."
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Marxist Theory / Lens PowerPoint Presentation and Student Note
This product includes a 32 visually appealing PowerPoint presentation, and a 5 page Microsoft Word and PDF Fill in the Blanks Student Note that accompanies the presentation.This PowerPoint presentation teaches senior students (Grades 11 and 12) the Marxist theory and how it is applied to works of literature or film. Literary theory is used to get senior students to think critically about the purpose of literature. When literature is looked at from a Marxist lens, students are challenged to be cr
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Literary Theory ENTIRE Unit Bundle
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