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12th grade close reading lecture microsofts
Wuthering Heights Novel Pack
Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights is an astounding novel with a circular narrative, characters who are doubled and named after each other, and a heroine who doesn’t make it to the end of the story. At the center is Heathcliff. Heathcliff rocks the patriarchy. He's evil. He's dirty. He's dead sexy. The novel is supposed to be mean and dirty and rough. None of the characters are likeable. That's part of what makes it so unique. It also takes all the ideas the Romantics were so fond of—isolation, r
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
Romeo and Juliet- Powerpoints on All 5 Acts
Bundle of FIVE Powerpoints on each act of William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet!Each powerpoint focuses on one act of the play and is comprehensive and detailed. In each powerpoint, all scenes are introduced with a simple summary and followed by clear and concise slides that cover characters, key elements of plot, literary devices in context, famous quotations, and questions for interpretation. Don't waste time assembling notes and handouts; purchase these accompanying Romeo and Juliet
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Romeo and Juliet Bundle- Powerpoints, Guided Notes, Quizzes, and Test
Notice and Note Nonfiction Powerpoint
This powerpoint will help you teach the nonfiction signposts to your students. Has over 40 slides.
Grades:
6th - 12th
A Modest Proposal - Annotated Modernized Paraphrase
Your students will be masters of satire after they read and analyze Jonathan Swift's outrageous and historic essay A Modest Proposal. The heart of this product is an annotated paraphrase of the classic satirical essay, rewritten from the ground up for a modern high-school audience. Included in this document you will find:Context for A Modest Proposal: A thorough introduction to Swift, Swift's England, the form and function of satire, and how to read a satire for the author's true meaning. Thi
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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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
Notice & Note Fiction Powerpoint
This powerpoint is fully editable and will help you teach the signposts. Is over 100 slides and includes all 6 lessons. Now has VIDEO CLIPS!
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6th - 12th
Lord of the Flies Chapter Summaries and Analysis PPT
This presentation will guide you and your students through the reading of William Golding's Lord of the Flies chapter by chapter. It begins with a pre-reading discussion question, followed by an explanation of allegory as a literary concept, an overview of key characters and their symbolism, followed by a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. There are also two class discussion prompts at key points in the novel, as well as two prompts post-reading. The summaries and analysis are written in s
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Lord of the Flies Buzzing Unit Bundle!
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
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
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9th - 12th
Alexander Pope's "The Rape of the Lock"; A NEED-TO-KNOW Handout
This handout focuses on what your students, especially those college-bound or in college, need to know about Pope’s “The Rape of the Lock.”
Its fill-in-the-blanks format, largely text-based, has your students analyze the historical background of the poem, its themes, structure, mock-epic genre, and stylistic features.
The handout begins by stressing that “rape” in the title meant “theft” in Pope’s time, not that horrible crime in its modern sense, which does not occur in the poem.
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Teaching Literary Analysis: PPT & Notes
I use this resource as a very early lesson with sophomore students to review the analysis skills they have been taught and practicing since middle school. Unlike my “Writing Effectively: Thesis Statements” Bundle, however, this focuses primarily on the process of literary & rhetorical analysis. It sets the stage for what students can expect in my class as well as what I expect from them regarding the literature we read.
(I also use these same expectations for analysis, including SOAPSToneS,
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9th - 12th
A Streetcar Named Desire_Lesson 1-7 PPT & Summative assessment
Hi guys! I'm an IB English A/B teacher based in Canada at the moment. As an English A examiner, I've been trying to create resources that serve the purpose of both preparing students for exams and fostering their life-long love for English language and English literature. This bundle is on A Streetcar Named Desire which covers 7 lessons (around 90min per lesson) in around 160 slides, plus a summative worksheet of 3 pages at the end. Here is a summary of this bundle. Lesson 1 – Introduction and s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Much Ado About Nothing- Powerpoints on All 5 Acts
Teach William Shakespeare's comedy Much Ado About Nothing using this bundle of Powerpoints on all 5 Acts!Each powerpoint discusses the play in detail. Topics covered include: subjects, themes, motifs, symbols, characterization, dramatic conventions, literary devices in context, significant quotations, and interpretation of character motives.This series of powerpoints is a complement to my Much Ado About Nothing- Guided Notes Handouts on All 5 Acts, which is a great time-saving tool! Each handout
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7th - 12th
Advertising Analysis Powerpoint
Use this 24 slide powerpoint to equip students with the media literacy skills to analyse print and digital advertising. Specifically targeted to engage older students, this powerpoint focuses on global and Australian products such as drinks, cars, services and beauty products. It also includes a PDF handout for note-taking. This powerpoint includes:Learning outcomes, terms, summary page and presenter notesDefinition and examples of media literacy terms Rene Magritte's "This is not a pipe" theory
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Advertising Analysis Bundle
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
How to Read Literature Like a Professor POWERPOINT & activities
Read Like Literature Like a Professor by Thomas Foster is the classic guide to understanding literary basics like symbols, themes, and contexts. lt shows the reader ( our students ) how to find deeper literary meaning within the text. The book ranges "from major themes to literary models, narrative devices and form." It's the perfect book for Honors, AP, and IB students who do a lot of literary analysis.This 67-slide PPT: summarizes key points in each chapter includes 12 activities and/or d
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10th - 12th
Also included in: Analyze Literature Like a Boss! BUNDLE
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
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7th - 12th
Othello Close Reading Lessons
Overview of ResourceBackground & suggestions for reading Shakespeare’s LanguageBackground information on Aristotle’s Poetics & 5-Act Shakespearean play structureKey excerpt annotations from each Act/sceneDissecting meaning, key concepts, and use of language/literary techniquesCommentary on plot development, character, theme, symbol, conflict, etc.Line #’s based on the Folger Shakespeare Library editionUse for lecture and close reading activitiesParticularly helpful for AP Literature (pre
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9th - 12th
Dystopian Short Story: "Amaryllis" - NO-PREP Lesson Plan
Looking for a contemporary dystopian short story? Something new and interesting to teach your students? Carrie Vaughn's "Amaryllis" can serve as a breath of fresh air in a dystopian novel study. The story tackles very contemporary fears as it imagines a word that is recovering from the depletion of natural resources. The story is surprisingly sweet making it a shocking contrast to typical stories set in a dystopian setting. The "AMARYLLIS zip." includes the following:2 Pages of Reading Comprehen
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9th - 12th
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
Favel Parrett "Past The Shallows" - Thematic Concerns and Ideas
Delve into the paradoxes, anomalies, and inconsistencies that form the intricate tapestry of the human experience, unraveling the complexities of the characters and their narratives. This resource provides an extensive exploration of themes, offering profound insights into the multifaceted aspects of life portrayed in the novel. Whether navigating through paradoxes or delving into the depth of human experience, this resource promises a rich understanding of "Past The Shallows" and its reflection
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12th
Favel Parrett "Past the Shallows" - Stylistic Features (pdf)
Dive into the world of "Past The Shallows" with this engaging learning resource for the Common Module "Texts and Human Experiences." Unravel the thematic depth as the resource navigates the symbolic significance of the ocean, examining its role as more than mere setting but as a powerful character in itself. Explore the cyclical narrative structure, delving into its implications on the characters and the broader human experience. From animals to objects, discover the nuanced layers of symbolism
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12th
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