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High school creative writing lectures
The Raven, Edgar Allan Poe, Interactive Poetry Activity, PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Make Edgar Allan Poe’s classic poem, “The Raven,” come alive for your students with this 44-slide lecture and five pages of lesson materials that include detailed directions, a full-text version of Poe's gothic poem, links to a high-quality audio version, "Faux Poe" creative writing assignment, and answer key. The interactive lecture (Prezi, PDF, and Google Slides versions included) inspires students to dig back into the text, think critically, and decode Poe’s structure and technique.These mate
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Figurative Language & Poetic Devices Powerpoint Presentation
Newly Updated! Powerpoint presentation of poetry devices and figurative language in poetry.
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Defines the terms & gives examples (an easy example first, then a harder example). Uses song lyrics to practice identifying and explaining the figurative language. Gives a challenge at the end for groups to see who can find the most examples.
Terms covered are:
Imagery-similes, metaphors, personification
Sound devic
Grades:
7th - 12th
Black Out Poetry, Fun Poetry Activity, Blackout Poem Lecture Slides, FREE
Use this visually dynamic tool to get students excited about poetry. No, really, my teens LOVE this blackout poetry creative writing activity. View the 10-slide overview lecture (includes both Prezi Next and Google Slides versions) and imagine all of the possibilities your students could create.All you’ll need to fill an entire class session is the slide deck, dark markers or crayons, and a few newspaper pages or photocopies of a few pages from any novel you’re currently teaching.This item is pa
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Science Fiction Elements in a Short Story pear deck
This is a 32-page, power point presentation detailing the elements of a science fiction story. It has high impact, visually stunning pictures from popular movies, books and science fiction artists. I've also included peardeck elements. You can use it with or without pear deck Students will learn about the science fiction genre and what makes a science fiction story different from mainstream fiction. Topics covered: (9-12th grade) recommendedThe Major Literary Elements of Science FictionAr
Grades:
9th - 12th
Narrative Writing Activities | Presentation, Note Sheets, Graphic Organizers
Download a variety of narrative writing activities! Students love writing narratives, and language arts standards dictate that students focus on certain elements. I made these narrative writing activities to outline elements for narrative writing. This editable presentation covers basics such as tone, dialogue, description, and more. Use the note taking sheets and graphic organizers throughout your writing process!Included in this narrative writing activities download:→ 35 slide presentation th
Grades:
7th - 10th
Star Wars & Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey - Monomyth
This is a slide show presentation I used to explain the stages of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and the Monomyth.
I used the 1977 film "Star Wars: A New Hope" to better relate this concept to my class. Each stage of Campbell's theory is explained briefly, and then the corresponding scene from the film is described.
This can be used as an introduction to any unit on mythology or a hero's journey.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Characterization, POV, Character Types, Etc. PowerPoint
This is a 15 slide power point that discusses the author's methods to create a character--both direct and indirect. It teaches the indirect characterization acronym, STEAL, teaches flat, static, round, etc. character types, protagonist and antagonist, point of view, etc. **Note: I also have listed a handout that I pass out to the kids to fill in as we view the power point in class. It helps keep them focused and decreases note taking time. Check it out if you're interested. :)
Grades:
7th - 12th
College Scholarship Essay - College Readiness
Get this college readiness lesson to teach your high school students how to write a scholarship essay. This NO-PREP Google Slides presentation offers tips for writing a scholarship essay that can be used for multiple scholarship applications and applied to writing a college application essay or personal statement.⭐️ WHAT'S INCLUDED (a complete lesson that uses the 5E Learning Cycle!):Engage: Question to hook students.Explore: Question to activate prior knowledge and the chance to ask questions b
Grades:
10th - 12th
HSC MOD C Craft of Writing Discursive + Imaginative COMPLETE BUNDLE +BONUS
Help your students overcome the fear of writing. This is a COMPLETE guide to teaching BOTH Discursive AND Imaginative Writing!! If Module C Craft of Writing has been that EXTRA thing in the HSC you've had worrying you in the back of your mind, just lift these resources and let them run its course.DISCURSIVE WRITINGThis is a FIVE PART TEACHING BUNDLE WHICH INCLUDES:1. An introduction OR revision of the Craft of Writing.This was originally designed for a workshop and thus should take about 30~50 m
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9th - 12th
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Cambridge A.I.C.E A.S. Language Comprehensive Unit
This genres packet includes the primary conventions of every genre students need to learn in order to earn the highest number of points on the A.I.C.E Language A.S exam. In the preview, I begin delineating the conventions of advertising and the manipulative tactics advertisers use to sell products. Then, I provide students with an extensive list of logical fallacies. Subsequently, I move on to letters, editorials, essays, speeches, reviews, description, and narration. In this twenty-page pac
Grades:
11th
Figurative Language and Literal Language PPT with Embedded Video Clip Examples
This engaging PowerPoint will have your students understanding and identifying the main types of figurative language! SimileMetaphorHyperboleIdiomPersonificationAllusionAlliterationOnomatopoeiaEach slide of the above-mentioned concepts includes a definition, written examples with explanations and visual video examples from popular movies. Use this before a unit on creative writing, a novel study or as a way to activate background knowledge!NOTE: If the videos appear black on your screen, click F
Grades:
5th - 12th
College Essay - How to Write a Personal Statement Lesson - College Readiness
Get this college readiness lesson on how to write a personal statement (or college application essay) for the Common App! This Google Slides presentation explains what a personal statement is and offers tips and strategies for writing a personal statement using the writing process. Graphic organizers, a link to sample essays, and a link to an interactive Google Slides rubric/scoring guide are included on the slides!⭐️ Updated with 2023-24 Common App prompts!⭐️ This is a complete lesson (similar
Grades:
9th - 12th
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kreatives Schreiben nach Bildern (binnendifferenziert) MATERIALPAKET
Liebe Kollegen, liebe Kolleginnen,als erfahrener Deutschkollege bin ich stets auf der Suche nach geeignetem Bildmaterial um mit meinen Schülern das kreative Schreiben zu üben. Vor allem in den unteren Klassen der weiterführenden Schulen liegt in den konzipierten Curricula auf dem Thema „Freies Schreiben“ ein Hauptaugenmerk. Um diesem nachzukommen, suche ich stets im Internet nach geeignetem Bildmaterial, wobei ich v.a. darauf achte, dass diese Bilder im Nachhinein auch ohne Probleme (wegen Lizen
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Grades:
1st - 12th
Also included in: MATERIALPAKET MIT ALL UNSEREN INHALTEN
DAF-DAZ: großes Materialpaket zum Deutschlernen
Liebe Kolleginnen und liebe Kollegen, egal, ob Sie Deutsch, DaF oder ein Fach unterrichten, bei welchem die Unterrichtssprache Deutsch ist, so eignet sich dieses Material perfekt zur Einübung von Grammatikphänomenen, Stunden zu kreativem Schreiben oder auch zum Einsetzen als Puffer oder in Vertretungsstunden. Wir wünschen Ihnen viel Erleichterung in Ihrem Unterrichtsalltag und hoffen, die Materialien kommen häufig zum Einsatz. Herzliche GrüßeIhr aktiv-kreativ Team
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1st - 10th
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Also included in: MATERIALPAKET GRUNDSCHULE
VCE English - Creating Texts Studying the mentor texts for the Protest framework
4 PowerPoints working through each of the mentor texts for the protest Framework of Ideas for Unit 3 English Creating Texts area of study. The PPTs focus on background information, language and purpose.They include1. Mark Gillespie's Friday's essay on the Sydney Mardi Gras march in 19782. Emmeline Pankhurst's speech 'Freedom or Death'3. Kurt Vonnegut's short story 'Harrison Bergeron'4. Meyne Wyatt's monology from the 'City of Gold'5. A ppt guiding students to respond to stimulus material similar
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12th, Staff
Mini Course: Select a College Essay Topic and Draft an Introduction
This no-fluff course cuts right to the chase and clarifies exactly who the admissions audience is and the key attributes what they look for. Mini lessons will help student writers identify potential topics and draft an engaging introduction. The teacher provides countless anecdotes and samples from her experience working with over 2,000 student writers.This mini-course is all a student needs to get started. It is a manageable, cost-effective, easy to follow course taught by an enthusiastic hi
Grades:
11th - 12th
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Themes and Morals in Urban Legends: Discussion/ Creative Writing Prompt
Explore the traits of urban legends before creating one for yourself!
Use the interactive powerpoint to discuss:
1) The origin and purpose of urban legends
2) How urban legends exploit cultural fears
3) The goal of urban legends in perpetuating popular morals within a culture
4) Fun urban legends about teenagers
At the end, students will pick a fear to exploit and create their own one page story (rubric included).
Have fun!!!
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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Teaching Tone and Mood in Literature
Want to help your students understand the difference between mood and tone? In this lesson, students use art and song lyrics to analyze the difference between the two terms. Use the visual examples to help students apply their understandings. Using lines from songs students will can discuss how different interpretations and understandings can shape and influence the artists message.
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7th - 10th
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Writing Dialogue Effectively (PPT, Student Handout, Assignment, Lesson Plan)
This is a great 60 minute creative writing lesson on writing effective dialogue.You will get the following items:1) A thorough PowerPoint presentation, which includes a sample assignment2) A sample lesson plan3) A student handout sheet to help them take notes and follow along in the presentation.The PPT includes the following information/slides:1) A real student sample (one that lacks good dialogue)2) A revised sample of the student's work that includes improvements, so students can see how much
Grades:
4th - 12th
Mau und Wuff in der verzauberten Burg (Band 1 + 2) - Geschichten auf Deutsch
Liebe Kolleginnen, liebe KollegenIm Jahr 2022 machte ich eine zweiwöchige Klassenfahrt mit meiner achten Klasse in die schottischen Highlands. Meine Schüler und auch wir, die Begleitlehrer waren von der Natur, der Landschaft und auch den beeindruckenden Burgen fasziniert. Da wir das Glück hatten, in einer solchen alten Burg, die als Jugendherberge umgebaut wurde, zu übernachten, waren die Kinder in ihrer Freizeit damit beschäftigt, allerhand ungelöste „Geheimnisse“ zu entdecken und Abenteuer zu
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Grades:
1st - 10th
Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 4: Plot
Created by a NY Times Bestselling Author!
Lesson four is about plot. What drives a plot and keeps the reader engaged? Students will learn basic plot structure, from inciting incident to climax, as well as tips for organizing everything in between. Then, they’ll draw plot charts for their own stories.
This unit is part of a multi-installment series on creative writing, but it can also stand alone. The writing exercises do assume that the students already have some idea of the story they wish
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
Stationenlernen - Gedichte: FESTE (Geburtstag, Ostern, Nikolaus, Weihnachten)
Das vorliegende Material ist eine Mischung aus einem Gedichtband und einem Malbuch und ist speziell für die Klassen 4-6 konzipiert, um kreatives Schreiben zu fördern. Es ist aber auch für Kinder ab 2 Jahren geeignet, um kreativ und künstlerisch Gedichte zu gestalten und zu verschenken. Das thematische Gedichtbändchen lässt sich sowohl im Unterricht als auch zuhause mit den Eltern oder alleine leicht umsetzen. Je nach Aufwand und Förderung des kreativen Schreibens benötigt man zwischen einer und
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Grades:
1st - 10th
Learning About PLOT: A Powerpoint Presentation
Too often we throw students into a task without realizing they may need additional guidance or scaffolding to complete the task effectively. "Write a story," we tell them. But how should it start? What makes it interesting? How should it end? This 38-slide PowerPoint slide show gives a detailed overview of the concept of plot. Ideal for use with a unit or lesson on story-writing, narrative (fiction or non-fiction), or short stories. It was originally designed for a high school or middle school c
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
POETIC TERMS/ FIGURES OF SPEECH/ STYLISTIC DEVICES/LITERARY DEVICES IN POETRY
Dear readers:This handout deals with the definitions (along with etymologies) and examples of the following terms:PoetryCoupletStanzaQuatrainPoemRhymeVerseImageryParadoxPersonificationHyperboleIronyOnomatopoeiaSimileMetaphorHappy Reading!CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OTHER READINGS OF THE SAME AUTHORRecommended Reading:How to Critique a Poetic/Non-Poetic Work?
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: BUNDLE: THE ART OF POETRY (A SET OF SEVEN CHAPTERS)
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