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High school literature research for Microsoft PowerPoint
Harlem Renaissance PowerPoint Project - Black History Month
Are you looking for a Harlem Renaissance activity that will HOOK your students? In this short research project, students discover one writer, artist, or musician from the Harlem Renaissance and present this person to the class in a PowerPoint. This is an engaging, scaffolded research project to inspire all learners and can also be used as an informative Black History Month resource.✅ ELA✅ Social Studies✅ Black History Month✅ and more!This project is a great introduction to the Harlem Renaissance
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6th - 9th
The Crucible--PreReading Research Activity - Distance Learning
Let your students research their way to a better understanding of The Crucible by Arthur Miller. This is an awesome activity to expose students to the larger context of the play and build the background knowledge necessary to understand the play. My students enjoyed the freedom to choose their own questions from the five categories of background information--Arthur Miller, Literary Terminology, Witchcraft, Colonial America, and the Red Scare. They learned so much more than required by the que
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9th - 12th
Also included in: The Crucible--Teaching Resource Bundle
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: Holocaust Background PowerPoint
This product provides a background of the Holocaust, primarily in Poland, for those who read and study the novel by John Boyne, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. The teacher should be aware of the content before presenting to younger students. Also, I have a Novel Study Unit for the novel, so look for that one, too!The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a must-read for those seeking to understand the Holocaust under the German Nazi regime and leadership of Adolf Hitler, the Fuhrer, or “Leader.” The
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: BUNDLE! The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Background PPT
Fahrenheit 451 Pre-Reading Activities: Intro Slideshow, Title Analysis, Bradbury
Hook your students on Ray Bradbury's famous dystopian novel, Fahrenheit 451, with this introductory activity set. The engaging author research activity gives your students important information about Ray Bradbury, and an introductory slideshow provides the necessary background on the dystopian genre. Once your students have the background they need, they can then use the Fahrenheit 451 title and first line analysis activity to determine the basic themes of Fahrenheit 451. Combine this set with m
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9th - 12th
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THE HUNGER GAMES Character Names & Meanings Activity COLLINS Characterization
Hunger Games learners will enjoy the rigor of this 21-slide, 20-character PowerPoint and organizer to take notes. This will help illuminate some of the meanings of the characters names in the novel. From plants to Roman leaders to lots of clever wordplay, there's little question that Suzanne Collins named her characters with much purpose. Characters Included:* Katniss Everdeen* Gale Hawthorne* Peeta Mellark* Primrose Everdeen* Haymitch Abernathy* Effie Trinket* Coriolanus Snow* Alma Coin* Caesar
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7th - 9th
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Exploring Victorian London & the Context of "A Christmas Carol"
Immerse your students in the world of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, "A Christmas Carol," with this interactive digital Canva HyperDoc lesson! Designed to engage students and pave the way for a deep dive into the novel, this pre-reading lesson offers multiple activities to delve into the context and background of the story, Victorian London, and the author.Students will explore the historical and social backdrop of Victorian England, gaining valuable insights into Dickens' life and the circu
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6th - 12th
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Science Fiction Unit PBL Smart House
I use this project after reading science fiction stories/novels like "There Will Come Soft Rains," "Epicac," "The Veldt," and Fahrenheit 451. It allows students to really grasp why reading such outlandish and wildly speculative stories could be important ways of understanding our own lives. Students will research current technologies, and imagine what those technologies could become in the future within the scope of housing/construction. They will make connections between what they have read and
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7th - 12th
New Colossus Emma Lazarus Analytical Research Poem Analysis Common Core
The New Colossus
Poem Analysis & Research Activity
Grades 6-12
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This is activity provides a Research Paper and Quiz for Emma Lazarus’ famous poem The New Colossus. Learn a staple of American History by studying the famous poem and the historical background of America’s most famous monument—the Statue of Liberty! High order Thinking Questions and Common Core Rigor!
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< 14 Question Analytical Research Activity
< 11 Question Quiz with Answer Key
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6th - 12th
AUTHOR STUDY O. HENRY Ransom of Redchief, Heart/Hands, biography report template
THIS AUTHOR STUDY will provide factual information, explore published work samples, and supply a digital scaffolded research organizer so students may complete an AUTHOR STUDY FOR O. HENRY.*The 2 PREREADING PowerPoint lessons provide digital pre-reading resources, historical background info, vocabulary word study, practice, and assessment for two of Henry’s short stories : PDF LINKS to texts, AUTHOR INTERVIEW LINK, LINKS FOR BIOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH included. *These lessons have been paired wi
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6th - 10th
Rob Sitch "The Castle" - Contextual Background
The learning intention of this resource is to address the socio-cultural context (i.e. social class distinctions, cultural assumptions, values, beliefs and conventions, Australian language such as colloquialism and slang) political context and historical context (specifically during the 1990’s).
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12th
The Handmaid's Tale PowerPoint Unit
This presentation gives an introduction, background, political and social connections, tasks such as a quotation analysis, discussion quesitons and helpful links to articles and videos for a great novel study unit! Ideal for grade 11 or 12 English.
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11th - 12th
Also included in: The Handmaid's Tale Unit
American Literature: Scrapbook Project
The American Literature Scrapbook Project presented in PowerPoint and formatted for easy student printouts. The project is a combination of MLA format, writing, and researching. Students will focus on different eras of American Literature and develop a scrapbook based on time period, author, writings, and pictures. A fun, challenging project for students!!!This is product is also included in the very well-reviewed, year-long bundle: Junior English: The Complete 11th Grade Year
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9th - 12th
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Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi Unit Plan
This comprehensive unit plan for the graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi incorporates:how to read a graphic novelcurrent event research for global and personal connectionsVideo clips interviews with the authorJournal questions for each chapterContent terminologyResearch into the historical and geographical content within the text presented to the classPanel and page analysis with practice for the IB oral
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12th
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READ ALOUD HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD photos, music, map
Unlock the rich history that serves as the backdrop for Harper Lee's timeless classic, "To Kill a Mockingbird," with our carefully crafted Historical Background PowerPoint product. Designed specifically for students and educators, this resource offers a journey into the historical context of the novel, providing essential insights and a deeper understanding of the setting and events that shape the narrative for MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL students.BL 5.6 please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS op
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7th - 12th
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Exploring A.I. (prep for Klara and the Sun)
This lesson can be used as an introduction to the exploring A.I. and the dangers and benefits it poses for humanity. Students research, collaborate, and use critical thinking skills to work through recent articles about A.I. This serves as a nice pre-reading activity for novels that pertain to A.I. such as Klara and the Sun, but it can be used for any class to get students researching, discussing, and collaborating about A.I. current events.
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9th - 12th
Slave Narratives Federal Writers Project
From 1920-1930, the Library of Congress dispatched writers to record authentic slave narrative stories from the last remaining Americans who were enslaved before the Civil War. Hundreds of these true slave narrative stories are available online for students to read and research! This is a great project to add to any slave narrative unit!The Slave Narratives Federal Writers Project provides a curated list of 53 slave narrative stories for your students to choose from to create a research presenta
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Tess of The D'Urbervilles: The Pastoral
Though this is the second lesson in my Tess scheme, it is also a stand alone lesson. Suitable for ages 16-18.The lesson focus is the pastoral and anti-pastoral, Hardy's life, and the context of the novel.More info and tips in the preview!
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11th - 12th
Introduction "Texts and Human Experiences" - Favel Parrett's "Past The Shallows"
The learning resource for the Common Module "Texts and Human Experiences" provides an insightful introduction to key concepts, focusing on human qualities, values, experiences, and emotions as explored in various texts. It outlines the central themes that connect literature to the shared human experience, emphasizing the exploration of identity, relationships, and the impact of societal norms. The resource includes concise analyses of small related texts, offering a foundation for students to de
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12th
Digital HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD photos, music
Unlock the rich history that serves as the backdrop for Harper Lee's timeless classic, "To Kill a Mockingbird," with our Historical Background PowerPoint product. Designed specifically for students and educators, this resource offers a glimpse of the historical context of the novel, providing essential insights and a deeper understanding of the setting and events that shape the narrative- for MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL students.BL 5.6**Key Features: **1. ** Historical Overview: ** Delve into
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO & EDITABLE BOOK REPORT TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Of Mice and Men Introduction/Background Project
Not only does this quickly engage them in the material with fun topics, but it also takes the front-end load off of you as the teacher. (Who doesn't love that?!) This perfect introduction to Of Mice and Men allows students to collect the background information necessary to understand the text and/or film. For this assignment, I don't tell my students anything about Of Mice and Men. I let them come up with the background information and share it with their classmates.
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7th - 12th
Pulitzer Prize Research Templates: Poetry, Fiction, Drama (UIL Academics)
Originally, these templates were made for students participating in the Literary Criticism event for Texas UIL Academics. However, these slideshows will work with any course studying the literary winners of the yearly Pulitzer Prize.What's Included3 separate slideshows (poetry, fiction, drama) each with 85+ slideseach slide represents a new year's winnerEach individual slide has space for students to type or insert the following information:author/poet/playwrighttitle of winning workinsert phot
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7th - 12th
Shakespeare's Othello: Introduction Lesson (Pre-Reading Questions & Slideshow)
William Shakespeare's famous tragic play, Othello, weaves a tale of love, jealousy, and mistrust after the character Iago fails to receive a promotion and decides to make this everyone's problem.Guide your students into understanding the historical intricacies of the play from the very start with this introductory lesson.The LessonAssign students five pre-reading questions to research on the topics of:The MoorsOttoman-Venetian WarRepublic of VeniceRenaissance Gender RolesRenaissance Marriage Tra
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Holocaust Research Project
This is a great Project Based Learning assignment to use prior to reading a text based on the Holocaust OR as an individual research project. Students LOVE the Holocaust and will be engaged throughout this project.Included:Holocaust Research Project AssignmentResearch TopicsProject RubricPeer Evaluation RubricSelf-Evaluation ChecklistThis will take about a week with 42 minute classes. Check out my Holocaust literature circles resource to engage your students and get them reading!
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7th - 12th
Rob Sitch "The Castle" - Module Introduction
Module overview with specific focus on expanding vocabulary and exploring new concepts.
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12th
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