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Middle school literature thematic unit plans for Microsoft PowerPoint under $5
Aca-Scuse Me? Teaching Theme vs. Main Idea With Music and Lyrics
This assignment is PITCH PERFECT for teaching theme to students grades 4 through 8!***UPDATED 9/8/18 TO INCLUDE:***PRE/POST TEST ANSWER KEYSCONCEPT HANDOUT FOR STUDENTSANSWER SHEETS FOR EACH OF THE 5 SONGSIf you are like me back during my first year of teaching 5th, I struggled to teach main idea and theme. This assignment makes the task more fun. Resource is designed to help your students analyze 5 popular songs for themes. Included in this 21 page bundle:-5 hugely popular song lyric pages for
Grades:
4th - 8th
The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street PowerPoint
Teaching The Twilight Zone play, The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street? Introduce this gripping play of suspense and conformity with an engaging, student-friendly 36-slide PowerPoint. Presentation includes facts on The Twilight Zone, pre-reading vocabulary, teleplay terms, anticipation questions, themes, and Common Core aligned discussion/essay questions that will take you through the entire unit.Click HERE for more amazing The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street products!Need more terrific teacher
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6th - 12th
Also included in: The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Bundle
Daniel's Story: Pictures of the Holocaust
Use this Powerpoint to accompany Daniel's Story by Carol Matas. I usually do this story as a read aloud during our studies of the Holocaust and the students enjoy viewing the images I've collected that illustrate various aspects of the novel. The novel is broken into parts and so is the slideshow, so you and your class and follow along. Photos collected include the Hilter Youth, appropriate images from concentration camps (no nudity or extreme violence), passports, badges, and transports to hel
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Grades:
5th - 12th
4th Grade Integrated Social Studies and Language Arts Curriculum Map
This resource provides you with a comprehensive outline, month by month, of how I have set up my integrated social studies and language arts 4th grade curriculum! It includes the topics pulled from Ohio’s new standards in 4th grade Social Studies, the new learning standards for 4th grade Language Arts, and provides lists of rich literature, mentor texts, reader’s theaters, and novels used to drive instruction in a connected, meaningful manner for each integrated unit. In addition, suggested re
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: 4th Grade Ohio Social Studies ESSENTIAL RESOURCE bundle!
Creative Writing - The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Planning and Powerpoints
A great collection for teaching this interesting topic.You get powerpoints and planning.Sample :Punctuate sentences accurately, including using speech marks and apostrophes.Use commas to mark clauses.Group and classify words according to their type and meaning.Read a variety of texts, commenting on the author’s choice of vocabulary.Construct sentences which are punctuated correctly; including the use of commas, speech marks and apostrophes.Use a range of connectives to join sentences.Experiment
Grades:
4th - 7th
Norse and Celtic Mythology
***Just recently updated as of February 2023 to include new activities, additional contextual videos and articles, and options for quizzes. I also re-formatted the PowerPoints and Word files to make them more visually appealing and user friendly. Zip file includes PowerPoint files, Word documents, and PDFs.This unit for Celtic and Norse mythology includes:Lesson Plan OverviewContextual Background Powerpoint with Notes PageAfter Reading Textual Analysis WorksheetOptions for Additional Videos and
Grades:
8th - 12th
Newbery Award Power Point
This power point is an easy way to introduce students to the history and vocabulary surrounding this prestigious literary award. The presentation begins with definitions for 10 related vocabulary words followed by an overview of the award. The last portion of the show highlights the award winning titles from 1961-2022 including book covers, blurbs and (for some more recent titles) even book trailer videos and First Chapter Friday read aloud videos. You can use this PowerPoint to not only introd
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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Also included in: Newbery Award Bundle for Middle Schoolers
Outsiders PreRead Gallery Walk: Discussing Stereotypes (ELA,Novel,S.E. Hinton)
Outsiders PreRead Gallery Walk: Discussing Stereotypes (ELA,Novel,S.E. Hinton)This Outsiders by S.E.Hinton activity is a great pre-read activity to use before beginning the novel. It allows students to learn what a stereotype is and learn how not to stereotype. Although students are able to develop their own opinions, the overall lesson is that you never know who you might have something in common with and getting to know someone is the best way not to stereotype people. This activity present
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Julius Caesar grammar warm-ups
This is a Google slide show full of grammar that relates to The Tragedy of Julius Ceasar. This is useful in preparing students for Milestones/ EOCs. Also included are memes and songs related to Caesar.
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8th - 12th
Angie Thomas Presentation - Great for Introducing The Hate U Give
This is an excellent, to-the-point presentation on Angie Thomas and is great to introduce The Hate U Give, and includes background and biographical information, specifics for the novel, literary elements, and information related to Thomas beyond the novel and writing.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Names of God - 66 Name & What They Mean Bible
Studying the different names for God gives you a better understanding of the Bible passage in which it is used. With this download, there are 66 names for God/Jesus provided. In chart form, you’ll find the name, what it means, and one place you can find it in the English, Hebrew and/or Greek Bible. This download includes Suggested Bible study and teacher ideas. A completed chart that features the name for God/Jesus, what the name means, and at least one place in the Bible where this name is used
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mary Shelley Background Presentation (Great for Frankenstein)
This is an excellent background presentation for Mary Shelley, romantic literature, and the novel Frankenstein.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
A Long Walk To Water (Author's Notes) Review + ACTIVITY (Final Poster Project)
A Long Walk To Water (Author's Notes) Review + ACTIVITY (Final Poster Project)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - Author’s Notes and Why We Walk (information about fundraising)Day 2 - TED TALK: Just Keep Walking Day 3 - Activity 9: A Long Walk To Water Final Poster ProjectDay 4 - Activity 9: Poster Pr
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 11 - 14) Review + ACTIVITY (Map Study; interactive)
Long Walk To Water (Ch. 11 - 14) Review + ACTIVITY (Map Study; interactive)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 11&12Day 2 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 13&14Day 3 - Lit Circle: Session 4 or Whole Group: Guiding QuestionsDay 4 -Activity 6: Map StudyDirections to clas
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 7 & 8) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 7 & 8) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 7&8 Day 2 - Activity 4: Building A BoatDay 3 - Activity 4: Building A BoatDirections to classwork and homework expectationsVocabulary ReviewAudio Link to t
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
Elements of Myths Notes
This resource lists and explains the six elements of the myth genre. As shown in the preview, each element is described in bullet-point style and is accompanied by a correlating image.
Grades:
5th - 12th
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 17&18) Review+ACTIVITY (Brothers In Hope; interactive)
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 17&18) Review+ACTIVITY (Brothers In Hope; interactive)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activities (this activity can be 2 plus days)Day 1 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 17&18Day 2 - Activity 8: Brothers In HopeDirections to classwork and homework expectationsVocabulary ReviewAudio Li
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 9 & 10) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 9 & 10) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 9&10Day 2 - Activity 5: One Step At A TimeDay 3 -Activity 5: One Step At A TimeDirections to classwork and homework expectationsVocabulary ReviewAudio Lin
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 15 & 16) Review + ACTIVITY(America, The Beautiful)
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 15 & 16) Review + ACTIVITY(America, The Beautiful)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 15&16 Day 2 -Final Lit Circle: Session 5 or Whole Group: Guiding QuestionsDay 3 - Activity 7: America, The BeautifulDirections to classwork and homework e
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 5 & 6) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 5 & 6) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - A Long Walk To Water -Read 5&6 Day 2 - Lit Circle: Session 3 or Whole Group: Guiding QuestionsDay 3 - Activity 3: HardshipsDirections to classwork and homework expectationsVocabulary
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
Modern Poetry: Beginning of Time through 19th Century
Overview of poetry includes 21 slides and starts at the beginning of time then finishes with 19TH century (for 20th century see Origins of Poetry 20th Century PowerPoint). Includes poets, social concepts (lifestyles, fashions, entertainment), links to readings and visuals, resources, photos of fashions and poets. A complete overview for students that can be broken down by time periods using the contents slide. Easy for students to follow and comprehend.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
"Gift of the Magi" Introduction
Introduces students to the story "The Gift of the Magi" and to its author, O. Henry. Includes original photos taken at an O. Henry monument in his birthplace, the city of Greensboro, NC. Covers author bio, characters, setting, and themes of the story.
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7th - 9th
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Traditional Fiction plus Hyperbole and Theme
This Powerpoint includes definitions and activities for a unit on Tradtional Fiction, including Tall Tales, Legends, Folk Tales, Fables, Myth, Hyperbole, Universal Theme, etc. This will take you at least a week to complete and you can supplement other folk tales, tall tales, etc. if you don't have access to the ones I mention.
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Adult Education
Multicultural Literature Unit for Children and Young Adults
This product defines multicultural literature, explains how we need variety in our classroom libraries, provides research based justification of lessons, and gives examples of award winning books to be used in the classroom. It includes Children and Young Adult Literature from the following cultures:
African American
Latino American
Asian American
Inclusive Literature
Native American
At the end of this unit is a webliography that gives extension activities for multicultural education. Books ran
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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