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10th grade short stories interactive whiteboards
Creation Stories, Meaningful Jigsaw Activity to Intro. any Mythology Unit
As a launch to any middle-school or high-school study of mythology, use this 45-minute activity where students work in teams of four to read and think through four short pieces about the creation of Earth/humanity. Use the five slide deck (PDF) to guide students through the jigsaw process as they find commonalities among literature from China, Uganda, the Blackfoot Native American tribe, and the King James Bible's Book of Genesis. The download also includes full-text copies of the public domain
Grades:
7th - 10th
Flowers for Algernon pretend Rorschach test
I use this PowerPoint presentation to introduce my students to the Rorschach test before we read the short story, "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes. I go over what the test is and have students write down what they see in the ink. We talk about the accuracy of the test and why it isn't used anymore. There are also a couple of slides devoted to the Thematic Apperception Test, which is also discussed in the story. The kids really enjoy this activity and it increases their understanding of the
Grades:
6th - 10th
The Canterbury Tales Pack: Powerpoint, Printables, Assessments & Key, Guide
British Literature Teacher Pack for The Canterbury Tales, includes:
Zip File...
2 Power Point Presentations for 2 levels of English- 51 SLIDES!
*Reading Review/Study Guide for each tale*
Final Test (multiple choice, true/false, matching, Picture Identification)
Answer Key
Pilgrims Fill in Chart/ Organizer
Prologue activity -Writing assignment
5 Quizzes
Character Map
This unit usually takes about one month. The pack has everything you need to engage your students.
Used successfully within a re
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in:Â The Canterbury Tales Activities Bundle
Myths and Legends Short Story Unit - Updated!
Step into the Shoes of a Storyteller! This engaging, 6-week junior high short story unit is a great way to teach short story analysis and writing!This listing is for the COMPLETE unit, including:Unit Plan and Updated Resource ListLesson PlansAssessment PlanStudent PackageProject-Based AssessmentsActivity HandoutsUnit Exam with Answer KeyEDITABLE Smart Notebook filePDF version of Smart Notebook filesFill-in-the-Blank Student Notes (color and B&W)Texts Featured:- Aesop's Fables- King Arthur- F
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Introduction to Sherlock Holmes | Presentation for PowerPoint & Google Slides
Introduction to Sherlock Holmes Presentation for PowerPoint. Arthur Conan DoyleSherlock Holmes is a fictional character created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887. Since the publishing of the first novel, A Study in Scarlet, Holmes and Watson have been popular with readers of all ages. Re-imagined in thousand of plays, movies, novels for over a century, Sherlock Holmes still manages to captivate audiences around the world. Includes 11 Slides. This product is not editable.This presentation is a gr
Grades:
5th - 12th
Spanish Valentine's Day Story | Choose Your Own Ending Story | El regalo
This is the story of Karina and Kevin, two teens from Bariloche, Argentina. Kevin can't decide what to get Karina for Valentine's day. Every decision you make helps him decide what to give her! This short story can be read over and over!The story is written on Google Slides. It is fully editable!I use this story with my 1st-year Spanish students and they love it! Spanish 2 students will also enjoy the story. It will work well with upper elementary and Middle School students as well.Related Produ
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â 100 Spanish Stories Bundle | Library
Shrek Celebrity Heads Interactive Game!
Have you ever played Celebrity Heads - where a celebrity name is stuck to a note on your head or board behind you, and you get to ask questions of the audience to try and guess your name?Well this product uses that concept but takes it to the classroom as a fun way to revise or assess students knowledge - in this case, of the film Shrek!Everytime I have used this style of activity in the classroom, my students have loved it - BEWARE it does get a bit noisy!!You will need:* Laptop* Projector or I
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Plot Diagram Activity - "Stop the Sun"
This PowerPoint focuses on the elements of plot and the plot diagram. The first slide gives basic information about the elements of plot. The next slide has a list of story points that students must then put onto a plot diagram themselves. The last slide shows the correct plot diagram for the story "Stop the Sun". Use with my Plot Rollercoaster worksheet.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Introduction to the Short Story Power Point
This is a great way to introduce students into the literary world of the short story. Covering a myriad of important concepts such as "conflict" and "characterization," students will learn the critical components needed for literary analysis and enjoyment of the short story. This presentation can be used for many grade levels in middle and high school. There are 53 slides. A companion study guide is also available that helps the student follow and track the concepts as they are covered. Thi
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Introduction to the Short Story ppt. With Student Notes Handout
3 Short Mystery Stories Aligned with the Science of Reading Digital Activities
Exotic Locations... A Missing pilot... Follow the Clues wherever they lead... Readers are going to LOVE these short mystery stories and Science of Reading digital activities that focus on Fluency, Vocabulary and Text Comprehension. Students will be having so much fun, they won't realize they are also improving their fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension skills! Students will be discovering facts, making inferences, looking for evidence, and solving each intriguing mystery! So... How go
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
Victorian England & Charles Dickens Interactive Slides, Research, Information
These interactive slides for Google are perfect for students to explore Victorian England during the time period of Charles Dickens. Great pre-reading activity to "A Christmas Carol," "Oliver Twist," or any other of Dickens works in order to build context of the time period and better understand Dickens mindset as he wrote his stories.Included:14 Interactive Student SlidesPolitical CartoonsVideo slides set up (pick your favorite video), research, and other student activities includedPerfect to
Grades:
6th - 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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Grades:
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
Reflexive Verbs Unit
A scaffolded unit on reflexive verbs for beginners or as a review for more advanced students.
What's Included:
1. Complete teacher instructions
2. A pre and post test to assess student growth
3. A story about daily routing, using reflexive verbs (complete with vocabulary list)
4. Story comprehension questions and a listening activity
5. Funny video to supplement the story
6. Smart Notebook grammar file
7. Corresponding student notes sheet
8. Reflexive verbs practice activities, ranging from ea
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Grades:
7th - 12th
The Gift of the Magi O.Henry Power Point Lecture
This item is a power point presentation to acompany the O. Henry Story "The Gift of the Magi". This item is included in "The Gift of the Magi" Unit, but I am offering it for purchase for those who do not wish to purchase the entire unit. The worksheet that is for sale matches the power point. I also have an accompanying teachers notes that go along with the power point that I can send the buyer. The quiz I have is also related to the power point and the worksheet.
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Introduction, Body, and Conclusion Paragraph PowerPoint
Editable PowerPoint to help introduce the basics of an essay - introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs! Matching guided notes in a separate purchase.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Introduction to Characterization
All necessary materials needed to introduce (or review) the four methods of characterization are provided. Start with guided notes. Then have students demonstrate comprehension of the material by completing the concept map. An optional Character Analysis homework assignment is provided for students to apply their learning. Answer keys and a SmartBoard file of the notes and concept map are included.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Smartboard Richard Connell's Most Dangerous Game
This Smartboard will keep students engaged guaranteed! Nineteen slides There are links within the slides that take you to video clips from the new movie trailer to "Family Guy" using examples of the literary device allusion which is frequently used in Connell's short story and more click on clips to reinforce the literary elements allusion, oxymoron and other literary terms including figurative language and vocabulary from the text. Click an arrow or image and you will be linked to two addi
Grades:
4th - 12th
The Monkey's Paw
Includes short story "The Monkeys Paw" with smart board presentation, activities (including character analysis, identification of details to support theme, background, anticipation guide, writing prompts with sentence frames, etc.)
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance
This is an introductory SmartBoard compatible PDF that provides background information about the Harlem Renaissance and Langston Hughes.
This was designed to be used when teaching "Thank You, M'am," but could be used when studying anything by Hughes.
Grades:
8th - 11th
Lather and Nothing Else - by Hernando Tellez
This presentation contains pertinent information about the author, literary elements to look for in the story, and three ActivBoard/Smartboard activities (meant to be filled in as a class after the story), including:
1. A pros/cons activity regarding what the Barber should do
2. A plot pyramid for identifying the various parts of plot analysis as a class
3. A point of view exercise, where students discuss the story from an objective point of view, Torres's point of view, and the Barber's poi
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Grades:
9th - 10th
Edgar Allan Poe Unit Common Core Aligned
This is a Smart Notebook file. This unit is based on "The Tell Tale Heart" and "The Black Cat." It includes information about themes, symbolism, suspense, 2 essay tasks, a variety of writing responses, vocabulary activities and reference sheets, references to articles and videos that can easily be found on the internet to accompany this unit. You would need to obtain the text for both of these stories as well. Some of the slides give a lot of information and some give less information and allow
Grades:
7th - 10th
Write It & Edit It! Google Slides Pack
Enjoy this ready-made pack of 30 writing stimuli (images with starter sentences) and 30 short texts that require editing (with answers). My Stage 3 class completes one write it and one edit it per week to improve their creative writing and editing skills, but this pack can be used however it suits you! This product comes with a complementary 'Proofreading and Editing Guide' for students and teachers to be consistent when marking, editing and revising written texts.I also tutor primary school stu
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
Smart Board - Suspense in "The Monkey's Paw"
This is a companion to a word document I sell on "The Monkey's Paw". Walk students through the process of writing about suspense in this short story.
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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