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High school literature cultural activities for Microsoft PowerPoint
World Mythology Unit
***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, as well as organized and numbered all folders and activities for ease of use. Zip file includes PowerPoint files, Word documents, and PDFs.Introduction FolderContextual Background Powerpoint with Notes PageIdeas for Introduction Videos and ArticlesInter
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8th - 12th
An Introduction to Folklore - Editable Presentation, Activity, Folktale Quiz
For many reasons, including the popular modern movies that have come to pervade theaters, students LOVE to learn about and read folktales! Why not satisfy the multicultural literature standards by providing students with an opportunity to read what they can so easily connect and relate to? Introduce students to one of their favorite genres with this folklore introductory lesson and engaging presentation that provides relevant discussion opportunities and real-world examples!Looking for a more ve
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6th - 10th
Tema 3 La Belleza y la estética (Spanish AP)
Arte, belleza, estética, literatura,comparaciones culturales, actividades, proyectos, correos, exámenes, películas, EDPuzzle, cuestionarios en Google Form (listos para usar), textos con preguntas y más.. 100++++ Actividades
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Virtual Field Trip of Shakespeare's World for any Shakespeare Unit
This Google Slides activity takes students on a virtual field trip to Shakespeare's England. Students virtually visit Stratford-upon-Avon, including Shakespeare's birthplace and burial place. They then head to London to learn about Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.At the end of their virtual field trip, students create an infographic about what they've learned while on the field trip. They also plan their very own Shakespeare-themed vacation, including where they would go and where they would stay
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6th - 12th
Introducción al realismo mágico cine, arte, literatura | Lesson magical realism
Introducción al realismo mágico. This PowerPoint includes quotes from Latin American Authors, definitions of magical realism in latin american literature, explanation of the Latin American Boom with authors such as English literature, Latin American Cinema, European and American cinema, art like Salvador Dalí and Frida Kahlo.Keywords: Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez, Laura Esquivel, Pan's Labyrinth, Amelie, Jorge Luis Borges, Mario Vargas Llosa, Horacio Quiroga, Julio Cortázar, and more.I
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Native American Literature Activities
Includes: A. Close Reading Activity comparing Iroquois’ Creation Myth “The World on the Turtle’s Back” and Onondaga’s Creation Myth “The Earth on the Turtles Back” with Blooms-leveled questions. B. Modern-Day, Real-World Creation Myth Examples (clips) and analysis questions. C. Perspective Sponge Activity with discussion questionsD. Two-Version Creation Myth Writing Assignment with two Common Core Rubrics (Constructed Response and Extended Response) Link for the video (Jessie's Girl) is: https:
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11th - 12th
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The House on Mango Street 4 Corners Introduction Activity
What it isGoogle Slides for an anticipatory activity prior to reading The House on Mango Street by Sandra CisnerosThe Activity:Students can strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with 8 statements. What’s included:Google SlidesPower PointWhy I love it:Students love this four corners activity! Students get up and moving and engaged with central themes of The House on Mango Street before even reading the novella. Addresses Speaking and Listening Standards and encourages students to
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: The House on Mango Street Complete Unit Bundle
Their Eyes Were Watching God and AAVE (African American Vernacular English)
This presentation serves as an introduction to literature written in AAVE or that contains AAVE (*Their Eyes Were Watching God,* *Native Son,* etc.) The notes contain a descriptive view of AAVE and use contrastive grammar to explain the systematic and grammatical features of the dialect. The notes include an explanation of verb tense formation, an explanation of pronunciation differences (phonology), the use of double negatives, the use of "be," theories about AAVE's origins, resources for furth
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9th - 12th
"I TITUBA" After Reading Act 1 Of The Crucible Activity
BEFORE YOU BUY: PLEASE NOTE THE ACTUAL EXCERPTS ARE NOT INCLUDED, AS IT IS NOT LEGAL TO COPYRIGHT. I PURCHASED MY COPY OF "I TITUBA" ON AMAZON. THANK YOU!**NOTE: This product is also included in "THE CRUCIBLE GROWING BUNDLE"Read more about this resource in my blogA culturally responsive approach to teaching The Crucible.After 9 years of teaching this play, I was made aware of this fantastic novel written in the first person of Tituba.This is a 2-3 day student centered and engaging lesson that p
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9th - 12th
John Keats Poetry Pack
John Keats, the tragic Romantic poet who died of tuberculosis at age 26, longed for “permanence in a world of change.” Your students will do a close analysis of four of his most famous poems, including “La Belle Dame sans Merci”“Ode on a Grecian Urn”“Ode to Autumn”“Ode to a Nightingale” You’ll find two versions of the poems—one with line-by-line detailed annotations for you to use as you teach, and one version without annotations that you can copy and hand out to your students. The lesson concl
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: British Romantic Poetry BUNDLE
The Handmaid's Tale:Political Influences--a Power Point Presentation
The Handmaid’s Tale is a powerful story, even if it had been totally invented—but when students learn of the historical background and political forces that influenced Margaret Atwood’s novel, richly illustrated in this Power Point presentation, they get an even deeper glimpse into the creative minds of writers like Atwood (and Orwell and Miller and others) who draw from source materials and their own fiery imaginations to create works that seem even more relevant today than when they were firs
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Classical Mythology: Chaos, Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Fantastical Creatures
Classical Mythology is a 313-slide PowerPoint presentation that is a combination of the five parts of the series previously uploaded onto the site: In the Beginning-Chaos and the Primordial Gods; Titans & Olympians, Minor Deities, Demigods, and Legendary Figures; Mythological Groups, and Fantastical Creatures. The presentation is filled with artwork to bring the myths to life.
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9th - 12th
The Harlem Renaissance / What is it? An Introduction to the Study of the Age.
The Learning Targets of this presentation:I can summarize the tenets of the Harlem Renaissance.I can compare and contrast two texts from the same time period. This presentation introduces the Harlem Renaissance and helps the learners grasp the main tenets and the artists and the writers who were the founders of this influential movement in the history of American thought and art.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Silence Between Us - Novel Study - Slides for Chapters 11-19
Immerse your students in the vibrant world of Deaf culture and young adult literature through "The Silence Between Us" novel study. This comprehensive PowerPoint resource seamlessly integrates the story of Maya, a Deaf character, with essential elements of Deaf culture and historical events, fostering a profound understanding and appreciation for the vibrant Deaf community. Designed for high school ASL classrooms, including ASL 1-4 levels, this novel study is thoughtfully presented with editable
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: The Silence Between Us - Novel Study Slides - BUNDLE Chapters 1-19
Scripture-based Stations of the Cross Powerpoint for Lent Engaging and Prayerful
Experience the Lenten tradition with this Scriptural Stations of the Cross powerpoint presentation.The scriptural references are based on those celebrated by Pope John Paul II on Good Friday 1991.They offer an alternative to the traditional stations and can provide meaningful way to reflect more deeply on the scriptural accounts of the passion of Jesus. The powerpoint includes: 14 stationsIntroductory and closing prayersShort prayers after each station to summarize and offer reflectionParts fo
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3rd - 12th
Greek Mythology and The Story of Creation / A Presentation about Mythology
This presentation introduces students to the story of Creation according to Greek Mythology through several pictures and illustrations that enable the students to comprehend and grasp the names and the characters of Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, the story of creation is often associated with the gods and goddesses, and it varies across different sources and traditions. One of the most well-known accounts comes from Hesiod's "Theogony," a poem that describes the genealogy and origins of th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Media Literacy Project! Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding, Glass Doors!
Struggling to find a media literacy project to use with your high-school students? Look no further. In this PowerPoint, students will learn the difference between rites of passage and coming of age. To pair with these ideas, there is an attached YouTube video to introduce the idea of diverse and inclusive literature through the metaphor of mirrors and windows. Additionally, nine different NY Times Film Club videos are linked to the Powerpoint that display diverse coming-of-age stories. Instructi
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9th - 12th
(8 weeks) Indigenous Literature Aboriginal voices critical study BUNDLE (+BONUS)
This teaching pack / study guide will take your students through a critical study of Aboriginal texts/ Indigenous Australian literature.Jack Davis, Stan Grant, Blackfella films.Poetry, speech, film and media.Do you want your students to engage more intimately with Australian history and the Indigenous experience? If you are trying to engage your students to develop a deeper, more nuanced understanding of Aboriginal Australia, this is the bundle for you. These lessons form a part of a unit on Ind
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7th - 10th
Harlem Renaissance Poetry Analysis (Upper Level ELA and AP Lit)
This comprehensive lesson is designed for upper-level ELA or AP Lit courses, offering students a deep dive into the poetry of the Harlem Renaissance. Featuring iconic poets such as Langston Hughes, Claude McKay, and Zora Neale Hurston, students will engage with powerful works including "Scottsboro," "Let America Be America Again," "How It Feels to Be Colored Me," "To One Coming North," and "America."Through a combination of close reading, literary analysis, and critical thinking exercises, stude
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
The Trojan War / A Summary Presentation about the Main Events & Characters
This presentation covers the events and the main characters of the Trojan War. In simple language, this presentation introduces the setting, the background, and the main characters and events of the Trojan War. This presentation is the ideal way to introduce and summarize the events of the Trojan war to all learners. It is ideal for a quick review and revision classes for the students studying classic literature and Mythology.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Courtly Love and Gender Roles in Medieval Times / An Introduction
This presentation is an important guide to the students of literature, and it provides an explanation of the concept of courtly love and how it was formed and developed through the ages. This resource also sheds light on the gender roles of males and females in the Medieval Ages and how this affects the idea of courtly love. The titles in this presentation include:Ideal LoveThe History of Courtly Love The Stages of Love The Twelve Rules of Love from The Art of Courtly Love by Andreas Capellanus
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Iroquois Nation/TWOTB Creation Myth Bundle - Notes and Guided Reading
This bundle includes a presentation on Oral Traditions, Creation Myths, and the Iroquois Nation to use as background notes and historical context for the reading of The World on The Turtle's Back (TWOTB), and well as a guided reading packet for reading TWOTB.
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7th - 12th
Introduction to Folklore Lesson - Print & Digital Bundle - Presentation, Quiz
For many reasons, including the popular modern movies that have come to pervade theaters, students LOVE to learn about and read folktales! Why not satisfy the multicultural literature standards by providing students with an opportunity to read what they can so easily connect and relate to?This comprehensive lesson package includes:- A 19 Slide, fully editable presentation (offered in Google Slides and PPT formats) that introduces students to folklore as a genre, as well as the different types of
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7th - 10th
(The BEST) When I was Puerto Rican Powerpoint & Lesson Plan
A PHENOMENAL 11 day powerpoint for teaching WPR, Esmeralda Santiago's autobiographical novel (memoir)! Many slides address the historical background of Puerto Rico and its culture. An entire day is set aside to explore Puerto Rican immigration to New York in the 1940s-60s with fun activities! Quizzes are included for many of the chapters, and a chapter by chapter breakdown is available for the prologue, epilogue, and Ch. 1-4, 8, 9, 12, 13. The chapters not covered in detail in these slides are m
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9th - 12th
Also included in: When I was Puerto Rican Unit SUPER Bundle [paper quizzes]
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