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Informational text lectures
Editorial Cartoons Political Cartoons to Teach Persuasion Rhetoric Google Drive
Teach your students how to “read” an editorial or political cartoon with this one-day lesson that can also become part of your regular current event assignment rotation. Perfect for English/Language Arts and History/Social Studies classrooms!The lesson begins with an introduction to four persuasive tools used by editorial cartoonists (symbolism, exaggeration, labeling, and analogy) with real-world examples of classic public domain political cartoons. Then, use modern cartoon examples (links incl
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Trail of Tears and the Long Walk - Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions
Contains 3 reading passages on Native Americans and the Indian Removal Act, the Trail of Tears and the Long Walk, Native American Chiefs and War Makeup, 3 Comprehension Worksheets and Teacher's Key. Questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. This product contains two non-fiction graphic organizers as well! Use for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). Great for Substitute Teachers. INCLU
Grades:
4th - 5th
Also included in: Wild, Wild West - Reading Passages & Comprehension - MEGA BUNDLE
Informational Text Features Lesson, Complete Teaching Unit
This complete pack for teaching and assessing informational text features will take your instruction of this skill from beginning to end. Each of my ELA Skills-Readiness Lesson Packs includes a teacher's guide lesson plan, an easy-to-use PPT lecture explaining the concept, guided practice, opportunity for collaborative and individual practice, and a form of assessment.Student Experience: Students will take notes during the engaging and up-to-date lecture. There are plenty of examples to explain
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Skills Teaching Units, BUNDLE of Lessons
Thanatopsis, William Cullen Bryant, Multimedia Poem Analysis, PDF & Google, CCSS
Take a challenging poem and it make it far more accessible with these dynamic multimedia materials that will help students build connections between our modern world and the 1817 thoughts of American poet William Cullen Bryant.Romanticism poetry can be tough for today’s teens to master, but linking a poem’s themes to students’ own lives and popular media helps create a much richer experience. These print/post-and-teach materials do just that!This lesson, which will take at least two class period
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Annotated Bibliography Mini Lesson
An introduction to the annotated bibliography that will provide your students with an overview of the annotated bibliography as well as opportunity to practice what they learned. Mini Lesson Includes:- Introductory PowerPoint that gives students an overview of the annotated bibliography including its purpose, an example, and needed materials *NOTE: This is a PowerPoint SlideShow and cannot be edited- Guided Notes Sheet for students to use during the PowerPoint lecture- Research question and link
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Newspaper Article Writing - Journalism Nonfiction Lesson and Graphic Organizers
Newspaper Article Writing - Journalism Nonfiction Lesson and Graphic Organizers: Introduce your students to the world of non-fiction journalistic writing with this ready-to-use lesson. This comprehensive resource is designed to guide students through the process of writing a newspaper article. From understanding the key elements of journalistic writing to organizing their thoughts using the included graphic organizer, this resource provides a step-by-step approach to enhance students' journalist
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Ethics in Journalism and Yearbook Lesson, Complete Teaching Unit
Prepare your students to be responsible journalists as they create your school's yearbook, newspaper, or magazine. You'll have everything you need to teach your students how to avoid bias, copyright, and other ethical violations with plenty of examples of what to do and what not to do. Sometimes students cross these lines without meaning to, but this teaching pack will help them understand what's right from wrong without being too heavy and technical. Lesson Contents:-Lecture (PPT and digital fo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Yearbook Curriculum BUNDLE+ for Student Journalism Publications
CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH - Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions
7 Reading passages cover the California Gold Rush, Camps and Claims, Sutter's Mill, Mining Methods, Life of a Miner, Gold Rush Merchants, Lasting Impact, and more. 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). This product is great for Substitute Teachers or for a quick charter school sample, independent reading, homework, or as a supple
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Also included in: Wild, Wild West - Reading Passages & Comprehension - MEGA BUNDLE
THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD - Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions
9 Reading passages cover the Transcontinental Railroad, The Central Pacific Railroad, The Union Pacific Railroad, The Workers, Life on the Job, Promontory Summit, and More. This product is great for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). Perfect for use by substitute teachers! Questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. This product is great for a quick charter school sample! It may be used f
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Wild, Wild West - Reading Passages & Comprehension - MEGA BUNDLE
How To Write A Research Paper and Oral Report PowerPoint
*************************************************************************************************************I HAVE A NEW AND UPDATED 2020 GUIDE TO TEACHING STUDENTS RESEARCH: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teach-Students-To-Become-Expert-Researchers-And-Avoid-Fake-News-2020-Guide-5193234*************************************************************************************************************The perfect way to introduce students to the world of creating research papers. This fun
Grades:
6th - 10th
Olaudah Equiano's "The Interesting Life" Memoir Unit
This teaching pack guides an in-depth study of an excerpt from Equiano's memoir The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano detailing his journey on the Middle Passage. 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 are guided through the background, key events of the period, vocabulary words, an opportunity for summarizing, guided discussion for breaking down the memoir, interactive analysis of the memo
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans
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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Grades:
3rd - 5th
MEDIEVAL KINGS, QUEENS & THE FEUDAL SYSTEM Reading Passages & Activities
8 reading passages cover Kings, Queens, the Feudal System; the Coronation; Well-Known Medieval Kings and Queens (William the Conqueror, King John, Matilda of Flanders); Nobles, Clergy, Peasants and Serfs; and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! INCLUDES:8 One-Page Reading PassagesClassroom and Enrichment ActivitiesReview WorksheetTeacher's Key2 Graphic OrganizersREADING PASSAGES:
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4th - 6th
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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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Grades:
5th - 7th
Text Features PowerPoint Presentation
This introduction to 27 text features highlights the various print features and visual aids that help students understand nonfiction text, including the table of contents, glossary, index, appendix, captions, diagrams, and maps. Since a key component of this lesson is perusing nonfiction selections at their tables, each of the 27 features also has a slide asking students to find that particular text feature in a book at their tables. The FREE crossword puzzle (http://www.teacherspayteachers.co
Grades:
4th - 10th
Nutrition Powerpoint (My Plate)
Use this Power point presentation as an introduction or a review for your nutrition unit. It covers the food groups, my plate, the six essential nutrients, and many examples.Here is a run down of the slides.Slide 1- Intro PageSlide 2- Six Essential Nutrients ListedSlide 3- Detailed Information about WaterSlide 4- Detailed Information about VitaminsSlide 5- Detailed Information about MineralsSlide 6- Detailed Information about CarbohydratesSlide 7- Detailed Information about ProteinSlide 8- Deta
Grades:
2nd - 5th, Adult Education
Also included in: MEGA Science Bundle (Upper Elementary)
SALEM WITCH TRIALS - 5th - 7th Grade History Reading Passages & Enrichment
Are you looking for interesting history reading passages covering the topic of the Salem Witch Trials? This product includes 12 two-page reading passages covering the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Topics include Puritans in England and America, the Arrests and Examinations, The Court and the Judges, Cotton Mather, The Accusers and Accused, and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great as a supplement to textbooks or for use by substitute teachers, o
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5th - 7th
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Teach How to Write a Research Question and Thesis Statement
This Google Slides presentation walks students through the process of writing a research question and corresponding thesis statement. Print copies of the slides for students to use in their notes.
Grades:
8th - 12th
PIRATES, PRIVATEERS & THE GOLDEN AGE OF PIRACY Reading Passages & Bingo Review
16 reading passages covering Pirates, Privateers, the Golden Age of Piracy, Life on the Ship, Pirate Hunters, Female Pirates, Blackbeard, William Kidd, Pirate Covers, Pirate Havens, and more. A review game of BINGO rounds out this lesson by reviewing new concepts and vocabulary words in a fun and engaging way. Great for substitute teachers!INCLUDES: 16 One-Page Passages of Informational Text36 Unique Bingo Cards (18 pages with two cards per sheet)The Caller’s Tracking Sheet 24 Calling Cards Co
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5th - 8th
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A Christmas Carol Introductory Slides and Activities
These 20+ slides will help introduce your students to Charles Dickens' novel, A Christmas Carol. This is the perfect introduction to your unit plan and makes a great first lesson plan for the novel. The slides cover the following topics:Who is Charles Dickens (featuring pictures from his house in London)The Industrial RevolutionDebtor's prisonsChild laborVictorian educationDickens' inspiration for the novelChristmas in Victorian EnglandThe novel's titleThe prefaceStaves/chaptersNarrative voiceSy
Grades:
9th - 12th
MEDIEVAL MONKS, NUNS & ALMONERS - Reading Passages & Enrichment Activities
5 reading passages cover Medieval Monks, the Job of Nuns and Almoners; Religion in the Middle Ages, Monastic Herbalists, and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! INCLUDES:5 Reading PassagesClassroom and Enrichment ActivitiesReview WorksheetTeacher's Key2 Graphic OrganizersIn Western Europe during the Middle Ages, Christianity was the main religion. And at that time, all Christians w
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Also included in: MEDIEVAL TIMES - CAREERS - SPECIAL BUNDLE
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
MEDIEVAL PILGRIMS & THE CANTERBURY TALES - Reading Passages & Activities
5 reading passages cover the Pilgrims during the Middle Ages, Canterbury Cathedral, Geoffrey Chaucer, and the Canterbury Tales. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! Pilgrims were – and are – people who traveled to a location because it was significant to their religion. Pilgrimages have been around for centuries as people of all religions traveled long distances to important sacred site
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4th - 6th
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A Tale of Two Cities Introduction
Background information on Charles Dickens and A Tale of Two CitiesDynamic multimedia Prezi (41 "clicks") with Guided Notes Handout (4 pages, 50 fill-in-the-blanks) for students *answer key included!Information Includes:-Charles Dickens' early life and career-Life in London during Dickens' time-General Info about the novel including setting and themes-Relevant literary terms such as allegory, doubles, and paradoxes-Overview of main charactersLecture Length: Approximately 50 minutes**Prezi links a
Grades:
6th - 12th
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