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High school literature activities for SMART Notebook
The Poisonwood Bible: Understanding Author Technique
This Smart file has fifteen slides that ask students to take a close look at two passages from “Genesis”. The first one is a quote that develops the character of Rachel. Students will do a close read and decide on Kingsolver’s purpose. Then, I provide them with a rough draft paragraph that analyzes the passage, and ask them to evaluate its strengths and weaknesses. Next, they will look at a second draft, which is much better, but could use some improvements. Students will discuss this as w
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10th - 12th
Gift of the Magi Smartboard Activities
This is a set of Smartboard activities that correspond with Gift of the Magi. It includes study questions, a vocabulary exercise, compare and contrast, theme, and pre reading and post reading activities. I also have posted a set of printables that goes along with this presentation.
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5th - 12th
Elements of Plot Drag-and-drop whole-class activity - FUN!
This activity is a true gem for the literature classroom. Take any story you're reading with your students and double-click the events in this document to add your own.
Then, students take turns dragging and dropping the events to the right spot on the diagram.
Kids love this activity!
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Smartboard Presentation Frankenstein Knowledge is Dangerous
This presentation can be used with Pearson's Knowledge is Dangerous Unit Plan and the Frankenstein Unit plan Slides present images of a political cartoon of Jenner's vaccine and pose the question What is acceptable science Students view a small clip from the Frankenstein movie 1931 and through compare/contrast or argumentative writing support their claims
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11th - 12th
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"Never Shall I Forget" - Elie Wiesel - SmartBoard Presentation
A great addition to my lesson on Elie Wiesel's poem "Never Shall I Forget." File is compatible with Smart Technology.
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8th - 12th
Analyzing Quotations
Students often struggle to analyze quotations and write about them. This is an interactive, step by step process to get them thinking about the "How and Why" of analyzing quotes. Included are additional quotes to practice after walking through the steps as a class.
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5th - 10th
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A Separate Peace Jeopardy for Smartboard
This file contains a Smartboard (version 10) Jeopardy-style game of 27 slides for the novel A Separate Peace. Click on the “dollar amount” to reveal the clue, then click “back” to return to the game board. Included in this file (under the “paper clip” tab) is an Excel document that is a grid that can be used if you prefer to have your students answer individually vs. as a group.
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7th - 12th
Echo and Narcissus
This unit was developed to use on your SMARTboard as an introduction to mythology. The unit includes student surveys, vocabulary development, contextual clue practice, true/false questions, comprehension questions, and an enrichment activity for advanced students.
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7th - 9th
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak-Lesson Plans and Activities
Here are a few lesson plans and activities to complete before, during, and after reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.It includes various types of activities for differentiated instruction: interactive games, a 'quilt' making activity for hands on learners, comprehension/opinion questions and a creative writing activity which includes a task sheet and sample text.
Grades:
9th - 12th
The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes
This is a week long unit for the study of this famous poem. The lesson focuses on the following: literary devices, inferences, theme, symbolism. The study is enhanced with lessons to activate background knowledge, vocabulary, sequencing, and writing application. There is also a bonus enrichment activity for advanced students.
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7th - 9th
The Odyssey Jeopardy Game for Smartboard
This file contains a Smartboard (version 10) Jeopardy-style game of 27 slides created for use with the Odyssey, Parts 1 & 2, featured in Prentice Hall Literature Language and Literacy Grade 9. Click on the “dollar amount” to reveal the clue, then click “back” to return to the game board. Included in this file (under the “paper clip” tab) is an Excel document that is a grid that can be used if you prefer to have your students answer individually vs. as a group.
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8th - 10th
Smartboard Notebook: Put Events of To Kill a Mockingbird in order
After reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, students will order the events of the novel by rearranging in Smartboard. They can check their answers for correctness. Fun and quick activity for review.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
In Cold Blood: THE TRUE non-fiction background
Travis Tips
This 8 slide presentation gives the non-fiction details of the book. It includes actual pictures of the two killers, actual crime scene photos and details, original news articles on the crime, etc.
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10th - 12th
Smartboard Presentation Frankenstein
This Smartboard Presentation can be used with the Unit Plan "Knowledge Can Be Dangerous" and Mary Shelly's novel FrankensteinSmartBoard presentation includes Do nows, quick writes, vocabulary words, images, cartoons and written response tasks . Students consider the Big Question Can knowledge be dangerous? They will examine the morality of modern day science and acceptable science Everything needed to keep students engaged Additional smartboard is available introducing the author Mary Shel
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9th - 12th
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Smartboard: Bridge to Terabithia Matching Characters/Arranging Plot
This is a smartboard two part review activity for Bridge to Terabithia by Paterson. First students match the character names with their appropriate descriptions by dragging it to the appropriate spot. Then the students rearrange the events of plot in the correct order on the second activity. Students get a quick review and it is fun. Students can check their answers to see if they are right.
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4th - 9th
Frankenstein Smartboard Presentation "Knowledge is Dangerous"
Students reading Mary Shelley's Frankenstein will view a cartoon and other images and will ponder the question" What is acceptable science?" For example in her novel Shelley's Dr. Frankenstein brings his creation tolife. What if this was possible today. Students will research and discuss cloning, genetic testing, vaccines etc... and the big question Is knowledge dangerous?
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9th - 12th
Native Son: Stylistic Analysis of six pages
Travis Tips
After a definition of style, students are given six pages for style analysis. Students are divided into groups and each group is given two of these pages (handouts) for analysis. This takes up one class period. On the second day, the Smartboard has each page on it and we mark up the text. The emphasis is on HOW STYLE ADDS TO THE MEANING OF THE TEXT. Emphasis on diction, syntax, and imagery. This is a good review or introduction into how the way something is written adds t
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10th - 12th
And Then There Were None Character Matching Smartboard Activity
This is a great review activity for the characters in the story And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Students always seem to be overwhelmed with the amount of characters in the story. Students drag the character name to the appropriate descriptions of that character. It is a great way for students to get up and review.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Romeo and Juliet Jeopardy for Smartboard
This file contains a Smartboard (version 10) Jeopardy-style game of 27 slides for the play Romeo and Juliet. Click on the “dollar amount” to reveal the clue, then click “back” to return to the game board. Included in this file (under the “paper clip” tab) is an Excel document that is a grid that can be used if you prefer to have your students answer individually vs. as a group.
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7th - 12th
The Crucible SmartLab SmartNotebook Sort Activity on Hysteria -Arthur Miller
Only purchase this product if you still have smartlab technology. Sort whether -The girls are faking OR -the town is crazyThis can be done on the SmartBoard or sent out to iPads or PhonesCheck out my Crucible Folder
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: The Crucible Unit Plan Bundle - Activities and Assessments
Romeo & Juliet Smartboard Activity for Review of Main Characters/Ideas
This is a Smartboard review game for Romeo 7 Juliet. It includes 3 sets of character identification and main ideas for matching to complete the game screen. Students can take turns or work the entire board quickly to practice the key concepts or quiz on the Shakespeare play.
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7th - 12th
A Separate Peace Ch 8 to 13 vocab game for Smartboard
This file contains a two-page Smartboard (version 10) vocabulary game for words found in Chapters 8-13 of the novel A Separate Peace. This Wheel of Fortune styled game is set up as a basketball free-throw game; students view a clue and can choose to guess or “buy” letters. Included in this file (under the “paper clip” tab) are two documents: a list of vocabulary words for the student to complete and another list of words with the definitions for the teacher. This file is not password protecte
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7th - 12th
Common Core: How is Courage Depicted in Literature?
This notebook lesson allows teachers the flexibility to implement national reading common core in literature and reading nonfiction text around an essential question: How do author's depict courage in literature? Students will consider what courage is prior to embarking on a teacher created journey in which genres of fiction and nonfiction are read and discussed. The notebook lesson includes multi-media resources and thoughtful pictures to encourage deep discussions.
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2nd - 9th
The Lottery--Shirley Jackson SMARTLab Matching Activity
This is a SmartLab activity where students match the character to the description after reading the story. You must have a SmartBoard to use the activity. The SmartLab's can be sent out to iPads, phones, or used on the projector.
For use with SMARTNotebook
Put the Events in Order The Lottery
Grades:
9th - 12th
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