High school literature literature circles for Microsoft PowerPoint

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Introduction to Dystopian Literature | Intro to Dystopian Lit

Created by

Chomping at the Lit

Included is a presentation on dystopian literature.This is perfect for any teacher who is starting to read a novel or short story of the dystopian genre.This Powerpoint presentation includes a definition and explanation of the genre as well as the elements and common characteristics one would find in a dystopian story.This presentation also covers literary elements found in dystopian literature, to include: irony, conflict, foreshadowing, allegory, symbolism, and paradox. Guided notes worksheet

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

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Also included in: Dystopian Literature Unit | 6 Weeks | Dystopian Lit Unit Plan

Candide by Voltaire: Complete Unit & Guide (Word & PDF versions)

Created by

Jeffery Williams

Updated. Commentary, study guides, graphic organizers, and quizzes to cover all chapters (+ KEYs). Voltaire biography, introduction to Candide, and Satire humor with PPT presentations. Choice of 2 exams with essay prompts (+ KEYs). Parallel read and close read assignment with questions. Discussion/journal activities, small group or individual literary projects.Includes Word and PDF versions and editable.

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Grades:

9th - 12th

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Study Guides, PowerPoint Presentations, Literature Circles

The Marrow Thieves Introductory Slideshow & Info

Created by

Nicole Webster

The award-winning author Cherie Dimaline's YA novel The Marrow Thieves is becoming more and more popular in English classrooms across Canada, and beyond.This introductory slideshow presents students with all the relevant information linked to the novel. 25 slides of high quality info and matching visuals. Includes the following:* Details on the author and some of the her other work* A synopsis of the novel* Character backgrounds* Themes - definition and popular examples* A short list of themes f

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Literature

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Foreign Languages, Literature, Spanish

¿Cómo escribir un ensayo? (How to write an essay in Spanish?)

Created by

Captain Lina

Ésta es una guía, paso a paso y con ejemplos para elaborar y explicar cómo escribir un ensayo con introducción, cuerpo y conclusión.(This is a step-by-step guide o how to write and explain to your students the appropriate way to write an essay in Spanish.) ¿Quieres ganar créditos de TPT? Deja un comentario, sígueme y califícame con estrellas. ¡TPT te dará créditos si lo haces!captainlina76@gmail.com

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Grades:

2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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PowerPoint Presentations, Literature Circles, Centers

Symbolism in literature - Introduction and explanation

Created by

Stephen Campbell

In middle school and beyond, students will need to identify symbols in literature. When students scratch below the surface meaning of a text and start to notice symbolism, they can't get enough! This presentation provides a clear, easy-to-grasp overview of symbolism: - what is it? - what clues help readers notice it? The activity includes four practice slides for identifying symbolism, drawing from sources such as the Snow White fairy tale and the Superman genre. These discussions usually

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PowerPoint Presentations, Literature Circles, Lesson

Grades:

6th - 9th

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Digital HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO to novel NUMBER THE STARS music, photos

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PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint Introduction lesson provides digital resources & factual historical context & background information in preparation for reading Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. BL 4.5 GOAL: to prepare each student to understand the historical background of the novel by front-loading facts to aid comprehension AUDIENCE: whole or small group for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms. This product is ideal for preparing READ ALOUD, LITERATURE CIRCLES,

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PowerPoint Presentations, Literature Circles, Lesson

Grades:

4th - 12th

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CCSS:

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Also included in: Digital HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION to twelve novels photos,maps,music

Esperanza Rising- An Introduction PowerPoint

Created by

Educate and Create

Studying Esperanza Rising? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:•About the Author•The Mexican Revolution•The U.S (1920’s)•Story Overview•Themes•Symbols•Essential Questions

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Grades:

6th - 9th

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Too Cool for Middle School

Also included in: Esperanza Rising Complete Teacher's Unit

FANTASY LITERATURE CIRCLES | USE ANY YA FANTASY NOVEL

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So many of our students already LOVE to read fantasy books, so why not harness that love for reading and use fantasy books in class? Literature circles are such a great way to get students talking about high-interest, exciting texts.You can choose ANY collection of fantasy books that you want for this unit. I chose six, which include:Charlie Hernandez and the League of Shadows by Ryan CalejoElatsoe by Darcie Little BadgerThe House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneA Song Below Water by Bethany C. M

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Literature Circles

Grades:

6th - 10th

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CCSS:

RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

, RL.8.3

, RL.8.6

, RL.8.10

THE JOY LUCK CLUB - Agree or Disagree Pre-reading Activity

Created by

The Lit Guy

This activity has students choose sides on various issues raised in The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. Works great as a pre-reading or anticipation activity, or perhaps as something to use after the story as a review or reflection exercise. Includes 10 key issues that students have to take a stand on and defend. My students absolutely love when we do these Agree or Disagree activities. Gets students up and moving, and often leads to great discussions. The key is they have to be able to defend their

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English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

10th - 12th

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The Book Thief Introduction Power Point

Created by

Educate and Create

Studying The Book Thief? Looking to give students some context for the novel ?Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:•About the Author•World War II•The Nazi Party•Nazi Book Bans•Death Marches•The Concentration Camps•Dachau•The Holocaust•Themes•Symbols•Essential QuestionsNeed More Help?The Book Thief Flip book Study GuideThe Book Thief Characterization Flip book

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Literature Circles

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

CCRA.R.3

, CCRA.R.6

, CCRA.R.10

Also included in: The Book Thief Complete Teacher's Unit

FAHRENHEIT 451 - Agree or Disagree Pre-reading Activity

Created by

The Lit Guy

This activity has students choose sides on various issues raised in Fahrenheit 451. Works great as a pre-reading or anticipation activity, or perhaps as something to use after the story as a review or reflection exercise. Includes 10 key issues that students have to take a stand on and defend. My students absolutely love when we do these Agree or Disagree activities. Gets students up and moving, and often leads to great discussions. The key is they have to be able to defend their point of view

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

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Segunda Carta de Relación Lesson Plan & PowerPoint

Created by

Carina Spanish for AP Spanish Literature

This lesson plan includes:1. Teacher Lesson Plan with answer key2. Student Handout ready to print3. PowerPoint to accompany the activitiesThe lessons includes:- notes for historical context, vocabulary, text-dependent questions, rhetorical devices, and a free response question (FRQ) practice.-All activities include the answer key to guide you in teaching the main points of the text. The lessons are ready to print.This lesson will support the AP Spanish Literature course. Please note that the mat

Subjects:

Hispanic Heritage Month, Literature, Spanish

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Literature Circles, Lesson

Call Of The Wild - Ready to Teach Lessons PPT- 30+ activities/185 slides

Created by

DropletteDesign

This is a fantastic resource. I have taught this book numerous times and collated the lessons I have found most useful. Any teacher can pick up the 14 lessons and teach them with little other prep. (The only thing here I can think of is having the books and some printing). The lessons do not need to be taught in chronological order either, but they do mostly follow the order of the book. As it is a PPT, you can edit it to meet the needs of the students in your class. Included:185 slide PPTResour

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PowerPoint Presentations, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

Grades:

6th - 10th

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"Visión de los vencidos - Presagios" - Lesson Plan & PowerPoint

Created by

Carina Spanish for AP Spanish Literature

This lesson plan includes three documents:1. Teacher Lesson Plan with answer key2. Student Handout ready to print3. PowerPoint to accompany the activitiesThe lessons includes:- notes for historical context, vocabulary, text-dependent questions, rhetorical devices, and a free response question (FRQ) practice.-All activities include the answer key to guide you in teaching the main points of the text. The lessons are ready to print.This lesson will support the AP Spanish Literature course. Please n

Subjects:

Hispanic Heritage Month, Literature, Spanish

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Literature Circles, Lesson

Trino's Choice Reader's Guide

Created by

Organic Literacy

Trino's Choice is a novel written by Diane Gonzales Bertrand. It is a story of a middle school boy who is growing up in a poverty stricken area of Texas. He has seen a crime, and he now must choose what to do with the information while also trying to help his family survive. The novel is fast paced, and its reading level is accessible to students beginning at the fifth grade. This product contains the reader's guide that I used in my classroom in a fully editable PowerPoint format. I would pr

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

The English Resource Depot

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.10

, RL.7.1

, RL.7.3

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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Novel Study Unit: 120+ Slides, Test, Presentation

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You get 14 PowerPoints, over 120 slides, each with engaging visuals from the movie. The slides are all well-designed to keep kids focused. There are questions and tasks for the students within the slides, as well as on the final slide there is a final question or task.The slides have quote-analysis, character breakdowns, plot summaries, conflict-analysis and everything you would need. All you have to do is click through the slideshow and let the kids soak in the information!You get:1) An visuall

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4th - 12th, Adult Education

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Number the Stars PRE & POST reading: Background History, Vocabulary, Review Game

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THIS MEGA-BUNDLE INCLUDES PRE READING DIGITAL INTRODUCTION, VOCABULARY FOR ALL CHAPTERS, AND POST REVIEW CARD GAME FOR NUMBER THE STARS BY LOIS LOWRY.1. Pre:PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint Introduction lesson provides digital resources & factual historical context & background information in preparation for reading Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. BL 4.5GOAL: to prepare each student to understand the historical background of the novel by front-loading facts to aid comprehension AUDIE

Subjects:

PowerPoint Presentations, Literature Circles, Lesson

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.6.10

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El Burlador de Sevilla Lesson Plan & PowerPoint

Created by

Carina Spanish for AP Spanish Literature

Teachers pay teachersThis lesson plan includes:1. Teacher Lesson Plan with answer key2. Student Handout ready to print3. PowerPoint to accompany the activities4. FRQ / Mock AP exam practiceThe lesson activities includes:- notes for historical context, vocabulary, text-dependent questions, rhetorical devices, rhyme/scheme, and a free response question (FRQ) practice.-All activities include the answer key to guide you in teaching the main points of the text. The lessons are ready to print.This les

Subjects:

Literature, Spanish, World Language

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Literature Circles, Lesson

Shakespeare (18 week course)

Created by

Methods for the Madness

This PDF file is designed for a full semester (18 week) elective course that focuses on William Shakespeare's life and many of his plays. Two units can be found for full-text studies of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Hamlet. In addition to these units, additional materials can be found for studying the sonnets and many of Shakespeare's works that have been adapted for the big screen. (Video links not included)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

9th - 12th

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Mythology Unit Slides - A Study of "Heroes, Gods, & Monsters" (7th-10th Grade)

Created by

Alex Licht

Need a mythology unit? The novel Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of the Greek Myths by Bernard Evslin is a great read for middle or early high school learners. A favorite unit among most of my ninth graders, these timeless stories are highly interesting to read and analyze. On my Google slides, you will find one slide per chapter with the following:- Higher-order thinking questions on comprehension of story & characters- Critical analysis questions on figurative language, conflict, characterizati

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PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Literature Circles

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Mythology Unit Bundle

The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (Classroom Discussion Guide)

Created by

Lady Literature

A PowerPoint presentation of The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. This presentation consists of key points that you can use in class discussions and class reports. The details focus on several topics such as a brief background about the author, why the novel was written, and the story's elements. This presentation will guide you in delivering coherent ideas while having fun.

Subjects:

Close Reading, English, Literature

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Digital HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION to twelve novels photos,maps,music

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This HISTORICAL PREREADING POWERPOINT 12 BOOK BUNDLE IS MADE OF 12 ppt. lessons designed to immerse students in the world of these classic historical fiction novels. These background POWER POINT LESSONS enrich a student‘s ability to comprehend the complex settings, as well as foster a deeper understanding of critical historical world events. *These introductory lessons provide a perfect backdrop from the 1790s through to the 1960s: Harriet Tubman, Bud Bud, Not Buddy, Hidden Figures, Where th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.6.10

, CCRA.R.3

, RH.6-8.10

Number the Stars PRE & POST reading: Background History Intro & Review Game PPT

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THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES PRE READING DIGITAL INTRODUCTION AND POST REVIEW CARD GAME FOR NUMBER THE STARS BY LOIS LOWRY.1. Pre:PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint Introduction lesson provides digital resources & factual historical context & background information in preparation for reading Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. BL 4.5GOAL: to prepare each student to understand the historical background of the novel by front-loading facts to aid comprehension AUDIENCE: whole or small group for regul

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