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Middle school short stories lecture activboard activities
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
The Necklace, Guy de Maupassant Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Apps
Use the classic short story, “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This two-day lesson plan includes a full-text copy of this public domain story, an 8-question student handout (with detailed answer key, of course), an interactive slide lecture (both Prezi Next and Google Slides versions included) to help your students learn how to analyze text as they connect the author’s setting to the character development of Mathilde Loisel, and an opt
Grades:
8th - 11th
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The Veldt by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Unit Slides, Assignments and Activities
The Veldt by Ray Bradbury Short Story Unit has everything you need to teach this classic work of dystopian fiction, The Veldt by Ray Bradbury and includes resources to assess student understanding, as well as get them working on their creativity and writing skills with reading response questions, a missing persons report activity, and a creative writing real estate listing for George and Lydia activity. Also included is a PowerPoint presentation that lays out the unit for you, as well as provid
Grades:
8th - 12th
The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Slides, Assignments, & Activities
The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury Short Story Unit Assignments And Activities - Introduce your students to the short story The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury. This short story package has everything you need to teach the story and includes resources to assess student understanding, as well as get them working on their creativity and writing skills. You'll find a PowerPoint presentation that guides you through the unit, reading questions, figurative language activity, and a creative writing assignment w
Grades:
8th - 12th
Plot Diagram Notes and Lesson with Pixar Film
Guide your students through plot diagram or let students guide themselves with this scaffolded activity on Google Slides! After watching the "Day and Night" Pixar short film, students will be introduced to the basics of a plot diagram. This activity includes the following: - Simplified & Easy to Read Notes on Plot Diagram Basics (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution). - Interactive Slides for students to type, drag, and match - Pixar Short Film Link - Formative R
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Also included in: Plot Diagram Unit Bundle
Types of Conflict Lesson - Slides & Story Elements Graphic Organizer Assignment
Types of Conflict Lesson - Slides & Story Elements Graphic Organizer Assignment: Empower your students with a comprehensive understanding of narrative conflict through this engaging lesson! This resource provides a presentation to guide students to understand the different types of conflict, including person vs. self, person vs. person, person vs. society, and person vs. environment. With insightful slides. Also included is a conflict graphic organizer assignment that can be used with any st
Grades:
6th - 10th
Introduction to Dystopia Powerpoint & Crossword
This resource features an engaging, interactive, editable PowerPoint Presentation for introducing or reviewing Dystopian Fiction to your students! PowerPoint Presentation runs through an entire lesson from warm-up to explanation, application, and summarizer. Also included are 2 pages of "guided notes" so that you may differentiate your lecture for all levels of students. Recently, a fun dystopia crossword puzzle has been added to help reinforce knowledge of the lesson. Since utopias and dystopia
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: The Lottery Activity Bundle (Shirley Jackson)
Intro to Edgar Allan Poe PowerPoint
This product features a highly-engaging introductory PowerPoint Presentation for the Father of Horror himself, Edgar Allan Poe. A unit of study on Poe is not complete without learning the gory and heartbreaking details of his life and what made him into the master poet and writer whom we continue to marvel at today. This 20-slide powerpoint runs through his tragic family life and childhood, relationships, early occupations (before he was the Poe that you know), synopses of some of his most famou
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Resource Bundle
The Lady, or the Tiger? PowerPoint, Google Slides Lesson
Updated and revised! 27 slides! Now with guided reading! "The Lady, or the Tiger?" brought to you in PowerPoint! This is the perfect way to introduce this fun story to your students, and guide them through a sometimes challenging story. Filled with relevent background information, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this PowerPoint are the following: background information, information on the author, character overview, activities, video clip, follow up extentions, step-by-
Grades:
7th - 11th
Short Story Introduction Presentation - Story Elements and Literary Devices
Short Story Introduction Presentation - Story Elements and Literary Devices: Improve your students' understanding of storytelling elements and literary devices with this short story introduction presentation! The slides cover essential components of short stories including story elements and literary devices. Students will learn about all the parts of the plot diagram (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution), theme, types of conflict, foreshadowing, irony types, atmosp
Grades:
6th - 10th
Goldilocks and the Three Bears No Prep Sound Story
Read the story of the three bears as a sound story full of high and low and fun sounds. This is the perfect story for performance. ****This is part of a large Teddy Bear Picnic Song and Activity Pack-- A Kindergarten activity I do that is a highlight of the year. Check out the full packhere.Each file included is 58 pages:• The Three Bears Sound story PDF for printing or displaying• Suggestions for 11 common music classroom instruments to use in telling the story• The Three Bears Sound story pow
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PreK - 6th
Literary Elements and Terms Powerpoint 31 slides
Literary Elements and Terms -A humorous and entertaining Powerpoint -31 slides-foreshadowing, symbolism, mood, genre, tone, irony, alliteration, suspense, theme, allusion, plot outline, characterization, conflict, protagonist, etc...- Can be edited to suit class needs, uses things kids can relate to such as Marvel comics, Harry Potter, SpongeBob and others students will find interesting.
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Three Little Pigs No Prep Sound Story & Drama Masks & Script
This is the perfect end of the year pack for fun and a performance. Read the story of the three Little Pigs as a sound story full of high and low and fun sounds. Then act it out while playing the sound using the colored or black and white masks to make a perfect performance or just for fun. This file is 71 pages plus another 64 pages (the story) in powerpoint:• The Three Little Pigs Sound story PDF for printing or displaying• The Three Little Pigs Sound story in powerpoint (newly added)• Suggest
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PreK - 6th
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1st - 6th
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
Cinderella Stories Around the World
This information powerpoint was created to compare the Cinderella story with other Cinderella stories around the world. These stories consist of:
Walt Disney's Cinderella
Adelita
Cinderella Story
Domitila; A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Kongi and Potgi; A Cinderella Story from Korea
The Way Meat Loves Salt; A Cinderella Tale from the Jewish Tradition.
Yeh-Shen; A Cinderella Story from China
Cindy Ellen; A Wild Western Cinderella
Anklet for a Princess; A Cinderella Story from India.
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
Flannery O'Connor's A Good Man is Hard to Find Powerpoint 46 slides
This powerpoint contains everything you need for Flannery O'Connor's short story called A Good Man is Hard to Find--images, literary criticism and quotes from O'Connor herself.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow PowerPoint - 40 Slides - Washington Irving
This is a 40 slide PowerPoint presentation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The PowerPoint is designed with an attractive arrangement of colors and pictures to engage students. Students will learn and analyze the story's authorship, genres/themes, setting, and main characters. Note guide sheets are included so that students can follow along while engaging the material and collaborating. This product includes: OverviewPowerPoint Presentation Note Guide SheetsNote: This PowerPoint is included in ou
Grades:
8th - 12th
Code of Chivalry and Knighthood.
This presentation is intended to introduce the ideas of chivalry, knighthood, and a knight's code of honor in the Middle Ages. It could be used with a unit about King Arthur or Arthurian Legend or in a basic British literature class. It includes a link to a video about "The Code."
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5th - 12th
Fiction Reading Unit (Common Core Aligned)
Give your students the gift of learning about fiction and having fun while they do it. This bundle includes all the resources you will need to teach a fully common core aligned reading fiction unit. The pinnacle of the package is an easy to use 48 slide power point that guides students through their journey in fiction. The power point features clear examples, student friendly terminology, and interactive quizzes. Learning Targets:- Students will be able to make and support claims about stories a
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: The Complete Common Core Aligned Reading and Writing Bundle
Elements of Fiction Presentation (with Fill-in-the-Blank Notes Pages)
In this presentation, you will find the elements of fiction covered thoroughly and in a visually-engaging way! Included with the presentation are notes pages for students. The notes pages follow the presentation and contain blanks where students fill in key words as you go through the material together. Studies have shown that, when using presentations to teach, students are more likely to stay engaged and retain the material much better if they take notes. Providing students with pre-made n
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Elements of a Story | Short Story Introduction
Break down the story elements with this great resource! These notes cover everything students need to know about the story elements. Great for short story units! In addition to the presentation, there are scaffolded notes for students and completed notes for teachers.Literary Terms Covered: - Plot - Setting (Location & Time) - Mood - Points of View (Five major types) - Characters (All different types) - Conflict (Types and kinds) - ThemeLooking for some short story units with minimal prep?
Grades:
7th - 12th
my blank comic book -create your own- MORE THAN 120 PAGES BLACK HISTORY
if you are someone who loves the imagination, you are on the right path to unleashing your creativity.What is Included:more than 120 pages of unique blank comic templatesCustomize the front cover & matching title pageSpeech bubbles & sound graphics are not on any page so that your creativity is completely free!Ideas for how to draw speech bubbles & sound graphics where you want to include them!TERMS OF USE:All designs are property of lahcen aoutoul Designs and all rights are reserved
Grades:
PreK - 12th
The Tell-Tale Heart PowerPoint Activity: Mood and Tone - CCSS
This is a 40 slide PowerPoint for students to practice identifying mood and tone in Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart. The activity fits great with a study of Poe's classic short story in your classroom. The slides prompt students to analyze various passages in the story and use handouts in collaboration with peers as they follow along the presentation. There is a lesson plan to guide you through facilitating the activity over the course of two days, including warm-ups and exit tickets. This
Grades:
8th - 12th
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