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High school english language arts activities for Prezi
"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Jonathan Edwards’ Puritan Sermon, CCSS
Use these creative lesson materials to help your teens get excited about studying Puritan minister Jonathan Edwards’ most famous sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” When you connect this 1741 lecture to modern elements, such as heavy metal lyrics from bands such as Metallica and Slayer (school appropriate selections, of course), your kids will be aching to dig into the fire and brimstone of Edwards’ ghastly sermon. Just warn them – Edwards’ imagery isn’t for the faint of heart!These
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9th - 12th
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Hero’s Journey, Speech Assignment for Joseph Campbell's Hero Journey, CCSS
What do Finding Nemo, Legally Blonde, and The Lego Movie all have in common? All of these stories (and so many others) fit the classic storytelling pattern of a heroic journey, as established by famed scholar Joseph Campbell.Using ten of the Hero’s Journey steps chronicled by Campbell, students will connect many of the films they love with elements of the Ancient Greek storytelling tradition in this partner speech assignment. The entire lesson plan will take six days or so, depending on your cla
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7th - 10th
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Elements of Plot Bundle - PREZI, Student Note Packet, Activities, Task Cards
Tired of teaching "plot" the same old way? Have you never taught "plot" before?
Grab your students’ attention by taking them on a ROLLER COASTER ride through the elements of plot. This lesson and the accompanying activities use a unique\“roller coaster” analogy to help students master the sequential elements of plot found in literature!
Take a PEEK at this BRAND NEW "ELA Task Card MEGA BUNDLE"...
This “Plot Bundle” includes:
- Comprehensive lesson (PREZI presentation)
- 2 engaging “task” act
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7th - 10th
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Lenape / Eastern Woodland Natives Unit of Study
I created this project in order for students to learn about the Lenape and to teach non-fiction reading strategies. The lap book is a great way to help students take notes and organize information that they learn along the way. What's included:Prezi – a link to an easy to use presentation that will display all project pieces. The presentation also contains links to internet resources, videos, and support instructions. Exit slips included for daily checks of student understanding. Please make sur
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3rd - 12th
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I Am Malala Novel Study Package
This novel study package includes more than 50 pages of ready-to-go teaching resources! The following materials are included with your purchase: - Prezi to be used throughout the novel study: includes pre-reading value line discussion, background information regarding the Pashtunwali Code and Muslim prayer practices, and three projects to be done at different points in your instruction- Project #1: PARENTAL DIARY PROJECT - Students create a book-style diary using one of Malala's parent's points
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6th - 9th
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Civil Disobedience Research Project Multi-Media Presentation | Transcendentalism
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." Sometimes nonviolent protest and rebellion is necessary to achieve it. This assignment sheet and rubric lay out the specifics for a short individual or partner research project before or during a unit on Civil Disobedience. A list of 18 project options and a rubric is provided. Additionally, there is an optional culminating writing assignment included. It requires students to take notes on one another's presentations and use those examples to suppor
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9th - 12th
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The Types of Writing Prezi & Activities
Learn or review the four different types of writing in this easy to follow Prezi. This presentation covers expository, descriptive, persuasive and narrative writing. Also included is an activity for each type of writing, both in the Prezi and in additional pdf files.***This file has been updated to include an online link to the Prezi.Prezi is a cloud-based presentation software that opens up a new world between whiteboards and slides. The zoomable canvas makes it fun to explore ideas and the con
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6th - 10th
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Finding Literary Theme in Popular Songs
This theme activity asks students to determine the "themes" found in five popular songs.
I have included a review handout on how to find theme for students in case you wanted to use it!
I have also included a link to a prezi that has the five songs' lyric videos embedded within.
Suggested answers included
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Music in Literary Elements (FULL Bundle!)
Understanding Poetry: The Basics and Activity
Learn or review the different parts of poetry in this colorful and easy to understand format. This Prezi presentation covers basic definitions and examples of poetry & poetic devices. It is organized into the following sections: Arranging the Words (Form, Verse, Rhyme Scheme, Meter etc.), The Meaning of Words (Figurative language - metaphors, similes etc.), The Sounds of Words (Alliteration, Onomatopoeia etc.), The Images of Words (Imagery) & Tips for Analyzing Poems.
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6th - 10th
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180 "What If?" Questions: One for Every Day of the Semester for MS & HS
Hello Fellow Teacher,Are you looking for a brain break activity, a quick think-pair-share, a bell ringer, or a short journaling activity. You have found it here! There are 180 questions (with five per slide) with a total of 18 slides of content. (That is one for each week of the semester.)Use one per day, or once a week. You can also show one slide each week and let students choose the question they want to answer.Out sick from work or at a training? The sub can easily facilitate this activity.
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6th - 12th
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Vocabulary Activity for use with ANY Text (Science/Eng/Soc Studies)
Just download, click on the PREZI circle, then, click "open"....IF YOU CANNOT OPEN this FREE PREZI file, I WILL BE HAPPY TO EMAIL A COPY TO YOU :-) PLEASE do NOT leave negative feedback if you cannot OPEN it. THANKS! :-) This is a vocabulary prezi (a presentation similar to powerpoint but BETTER) that will work with ANY subject area or textbook. It's perfect for getting the kids to learn the vocab when you start a new chapter in your text. They work w/ a partner, and then share their vocab work
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4th - 10th, Staff
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Punctuation Prezi
Learn or review all the different types of punctuation marks in this colorful and easy to understand format. This Prezi covers periods, question marks, exclamation points, commas, semicolons, colons, apostrophes, dashes, hyphens, parentheses, ellipsis, quotation marks, underlining and italics. Also available in PowerPoint format.
Included in this download is an activity sheet for students to use as they follow along with the presentation.
Prezi is a cloud-based presentation software that open
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6th - 10th
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Black History Month Word Search Puzzle
Celebrate Black History Month while expanding your vocabulary with our engaging digital product, "Black History Month Word Search Puzzles." This PDF resource is designed for teachers, parents, and students looking to explore and learn about important figures, events, and terms related to Black history in an enjoyable way. It features both a colorful version and an ink-saving version of the puzzles, as well as a comprehensive answer key for your convenience.Product Features:Two Versions for Your
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PreK - 12th
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Word Search Puzzle_Scientists WebQuest_Bilingual Vocab
Answers IncludedUse this engaging Hispanic Heritage Month activity to teach your students about prominent scientists who made significant contributions to the advancement of science in the 20th century. Your students will also learn new vocabulary related to the fields of science, computer science, computer components, and various usual tools used in engineering.The "Hispanic Heritage Month Activities" include three different activities :Word Search Puzzle: Students will discover 18 scientists i
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Science and Math Activities Bundle for The Hispanic Heritage Month
Shakespeare Introduction Presentation: Includes a Language Activity
This is a fast-paced introduction with pictures, videos, and examples! There is also a short Shakespearean Language activity at the end.Presentation includes:Relevant education videosRelevant topics:Shakespearean LanguageShakespeare’s childhood, adulthood, and careerImpact of his playsComparison to modern day moviesRomeo and Juliet summary (can skip)Language activity at the end
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9th - 12th
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Entire Store Bundle
This bundle includes every lesson offered in my store. Since various grades are addressed, this is the perfect purchase for those who teach grades 7-9. Please click on the links for a more detailed description of each lesson. The best part of your purchase is that you'll receive all future additions to my store FOR FREE! Happy teaching,Leslie Allen at Keeping it ClassyImage Credits:"Teach" Dice: Pixabay, Public DomainTerms of Use:By purchasing this resource, you are agreeing that the contents
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7th - 10th
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Irony Prezi & Notes + Identifying Irony Activity using The Twilight Zone
This is an introduction lesson to teaching the three different types of irony to students. This activity is great for middle grades 6-8 or ELA 9-10.Part 1 (15-25 minutes): Students will start with taking brief notes on irony following by examples. (Page 1 in the packet)Part 2 (30-45 minutes): Students will watch the Twilight Zone episode S5, E3 titled "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet," which is 25 minutes long. This episode streams for free on Amazon Prime and Paramount+). As they watch, they will ide
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6th - 10th
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Grammar Geeks
Grammar Geeks Explained This is a unit I created when I was teaching through the Outschool platform all about Grammar. I have seven weeks of lessons and a project at the end. Each week learners have a video lesson and worksheet-type activities to complete to check their understanding and enforce the lesson. Week One - I talk about what grammar is, who uses it, why it’s important, etc. Week Two - I teach Conjunctions and Articles Week Three - I teach parts of speech (not all of them Week Four -
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8th - 12th
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How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay - Prezi
This Prezi, by Dr. Erica Warren, offers a simple, yet comprehensive formula to writing the 5 paragraph essay. Teachers can use this presentation in their instruction or students can use it as a reference when writing essays. It can be used on a Mac or PC, and it includes 26 slides.
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4th - 12th
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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Bundle
Complete Lesson Plan for Sinners in the Hands of an Angry GodPrezi and Guided Notes - introduces students to Jonathan Edwards and the sermonTopics include:a brief biography of Jonathan Edwardsthe purpose of the sermonthe persuasive techniques of repetition, analogy, and imageryAlso included:Student handout of notes from the presentationStudent handout of fill-in-the-blank notes from the presentationGuided Annotation Activity with Text and KeyRepetition as a Persuasive Device in "Sinners..." - gu
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9th - 12th
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Text Structure for SUSPENSE! Superstitions and a Fear of Dogs with Cujo Excerpt
Are you looking for a no-prep resource that will engage students and teach them ELA standard 5? Then look no further! This packet includes a prezi presentation on dog superstitions, student-guided notes, an excerpt, standards-based questions, and a key! This lesson is always a student favorite that has been revised again and again...all so you can have a fun time with your students!
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8th - 11th
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Bruiser Novel Study Prezi
This Prezi is designed to assist teachers in presenting a novel study of Bruiser, a popular young adult fiction story. The Prezi includes a summary of the novel, an introductory activity, and a list of 17 major allusions w/accompanying quotes, explanations, photos, and/or videos. I've also created a novel study packet that accompanies this Prezi. You can check it out in my TPT store by following the link below: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bruiser-Novel-Study-Packet-2285487Happy
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7th - 10th
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Persuasive Paragraph Package 2.0
This lesson can take anywhere from 1-3 classes. When you dowload, you'll receive a page of links that will allow you to create copies of 2 Google Slides documents.
Thes first document is the LESSON outline. This includes the learning goal, an order of events, as well as a link to a prezi that can be used in class or assigned as a flipped classroom assignment.
The second document is the HANDOUT. This handout can be used online in Google slides or printed to be filled out.
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5th - 10th
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Text Structure for SUSPENSE! Superstitions and a Fear of Dogs with Cujo Excerpt
Are you looking for a no-prep resource that will engage students and teach them ELA standard 5? Then look no further! This packet includes a prezi presentation on dog superstitions, student-guided notes, an excerpt, standards-based questions, and a key! This lesson is always a student favorite that has been revised again and again...all so you can have a fun time with your students!
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8th - 11th
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
- Develop effective communication skills
- Build critical thinking and analytical skills
- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
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On TPT, English language arts resources come in various forms: from interactive notebooks and task cards to small-group activities and individual worksheets. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of ELA concepts, or to reteach a tricky concept. By incorporating ELA resources from TPT into your teaching toolbox, you can create an engaging learning experience that strengthens students’ understanding of ELA concepts.
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital English language arts worksheets, TPT has an extensive collection of resources across topics and grade levels. No matter what ELA topic your students are working on — whether you’re teaching the parts of speech to 1st graders or argumentative essay writing to 10th graders — TPT has instructional materials that are designed to help with any ELA learning need. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning ELA will be so much easier.
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