High school oral communication literature interactive whiteboards

Creation Stories, Meaningful Jigsaw Activity to Intro. any Mythology Unit

Created by

Laura Randazzo

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

Subjects:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Interactive Whiteboard

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Working Memory Executive Functioning NO PRINT Speech | Distance Learning

Created by

The Whimsical Word

Memory for Messages is the perfect functional resource to target working memory skills in your middle and high school students. This lesson is designed to be NO PRINT and NO PREP. You can download it today, and use within minutes. *****************************************************************************************************************Each student is presented with a printed message, then asked to determine which words are relevant in that message, to be written down on a "sticky note"

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, Problem Solving

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Oral Communication, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Also included in: Teletherapy Starter Bundle for Middle/High School No Print Digital Speech

Short Stories for Comprehension for Older Students

Created by

PomKat Speech

Comprehension work for upper elementary, middle school, and even high school speech-language students made easy! Target receptive language, expressive language, and reading comprehension using vocabulary meanings in context, iidioms/figures of speech, wh- questions, inferences, and predictions with these original high-interest short stories made for older students. 8 stories allow for multiple practice targets! Each Story Includes:A total of 9 pages!3 containing the story and vocabulary activiti

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Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

CCRA.L.3

, CCRA.L.4

, CCRA.L.5

Flowers for Algernon pretend Rorschach test

Created by

Jessica C

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

Subjects:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Interactive Whiteboard

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Symbolism Presentation

Created by

Julia Barrett

In this two week presentation, you will find 10 mini-lessons (15-20 minutes each) that will help your students understand symbolism in a fun way! (Plus you will love it because all the work has been done for you...sweet!) Day 1: Introduction to Symbolism with academic language and picture symbols Day 2: Familiar symbols in literature - Can you match symbolic items with what they represent? Day 3-4: Use pictures to help students figure out what different colors symbolize. Students fill in wo

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Literature, Reading

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4

, RL.7.4

, RL.8.4

Extended Metaphor, Symbolism, Literary Analysis, John Steinbeck Text, CCSS

Created by

Laura Randazzo

Analyzing literature doesn’t have to be boring. Instead, show your class the awesomeness that great writers tuck into their works and help them use symbolism to make connections between the text and their own lives.In this visually vibrant presentation, you’ll use a small slice of John Steinbeck’s classic novel The Grapes of Wrath (link included) to take students through an easy-to-follow 45-minute lesson where they analyze a stand-alone piece of text. You do not need to study any Steinbeck in y

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Interactive Whiteboard

CCSS:

RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

, RL.8.10

, RL.9-10.1

, RL.9-10.2

...

The Canterbury Tales Pack: Powerpoint, Printables, Assessments & Key, Guide

Created by

Danielle Knight

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

Subjects:

Study Guides, Interactive Whiteboard, Printables

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: The Canterbury Tales Activities Bundle

NO PRINT Directing Your Tone of Voice Middle & High School Inferences

Created by

Intrepid Speech Therapy Materials

Do you find it difficult to teach tone of voice? Do you find that the instructions your giving sound vague and too abstract? This interactive PDF provides instructions for tone of voice vocabulary including practice tools, video examples, and quantifiable measures for concrete thinkers. Additionally, the social scenes and scenarios take ONE phrase in THREE difference contexts to solidify how tone of voice changes in different contexts.Have middle school and high school students in mixed group

Subjects:

Life Skills, Oral Communication, Speech Therapy

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Informational Text, Literature, Writing

AP Language and Composition Vocabulary of the Day

Created by

The Bald Welshman

From The Baldwelshman Store: This PowerPoint presents 64 terms key to the Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition course that commonly appear in AP Language multiple choice questions. It can be used throughout the year to introduce and reinforce students' understanding of these terms and their underlying concepts.

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Grades:

11th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard

Describing your location - ESL adult and kid conversation lesson

Created by

if life gives you melons you might be dyslexic

YOU CAN FIND A VIDEO SAMPLE OF THIS LESSON: Click here This presentation contains a 71 slide PowerPoint lesson in editable PPT format with a vocabulary handout and Teacher’s notes.Descriptions of locations are becoming more and more difficult (not only for ESL), because we have learnt to rely completely on a GPS. We can’t read maps anymore and we have a tough time for giving directions to a specific location, if we can’t “share the GPS location on our phone”.In this lesson, I’ve tried to collect

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Oral Communication, Vocabulary

Grades:

11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard, Cultural Activities

Also included in: learning to describe - bundle for ESL, EFL, ELL adult conversation

CSI: Language Arts Game: Powerpoint for SmartBoard

Created by

K Zutali

Based on the popular board game Clue, CSI Language Arts is a real class pleaser and a great PowerPoint review game for the electronic white board. The 99 slides include 80 questions covering elements of plot, figurative language, parts of speech, grammar, informational text (nonfiction), expository writing, and affixes. Directions for play and clue cards are included at the end of the file. Playing helps students learn important language arts vocabulary and concepts. CSI: Language Arts by K. Zu

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard, Games

Conversation Questions & Comments Mega Bundle Boom Cards

Created by

PomKat Speech

This Boom Card deck series works great for speech/language or special education students working on social skills, expressive communication, or carry-over of speech skills by providing sample scenarios in which to practice best conversational responses. Each deck includes 20 cards with situations pertaining to that deck topic in order to help students think about appropriate comments, questions, or answers. Incorrect choices provide great starting points for discussion. Good for teletherapy or s

Subjects:

Oral Communication, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Literature

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1

, CCRA.SL.6

Jeopardy Literature Review

Created by

Cher Wheeler

This PowerPoint Jeopardy game features the following 6 categories: Story Elements, Genre, Character Traits, Figurative Language, Point of View, and Grab Bag (miscellaneous). Terms covered are: rising action, protagonist, climax, man v. self conflict, resolution, mystery, historical fiction, realistic fiction, science fiction, dystopian literature, obedient, curious, gullible, obstinate, timid, personification, simile, alliteration, idiom, hyperbole, first person POV, Second person pronouns, thi

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Games

Touching Spirit Bear - Introduction to Novel PREZI

Created by

Sarah Thursby

Ben Mikaelsen's Touching Spirit Bear is a novel that many young kids today can relate to. This prezi presentation is a unique way of introducing the unit to a full class or even small groups. The presentation includes background information about the Native American tribe in the book, the Tlingits, as well as the basic premise of the story's plot. It also contains images of totem poles and includes some opportunities for discussion.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard

NO PRINT Mapping Out Language Functional Life Skills BUNDLE

Created by

Intrepid Speech Therapy Materials

This is a collection of innovative, interactive PDFs that will allow middle school and high school students to work on life skills while targeting attention, memory, semantic reasoning, executive function, auditory comprehension, and verbal expression on just 5 pages for 5 different cities: Charleston, SC; Big Sky Resort, MA; El Paso, TX; Washington, DC; and Chicago, IL. *****Watch this YOUTUBE video to see my 6 tips in action for using Mapping Out Language resources in teletherapy sessions!!**

Subjects:

Life Skills, Oral Communication, Speech Therapy

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Oysters and Pearl Erasers

Odyssey Unit

Created by

This ninth-grade unit covers archetypes, the epic hero, and dangling modifiers through the study of Homer's Odyssey. It includes differentiation for general education and Pre-AP English. The zip file includes the following: Regular Unit Overview Handout Regular Vocabulary Pre-AP Unit Overview Handout Pre-AP Vocabulary Epic Hero and Dangling Modifier Pre-Test with Key Cyclops Reading Comprehension Quiz Margret Atwood's "Siren's Song" Poem Margret Atwood's Biographical Notes "Siren's Song" Ana

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

9th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Interactive Whiteboard

Theme and Main Idea Task Cards - Digital Boom Cards for Distance Learning

Created by

Custom Classroom by Angela

Looking for a digital tool to help your students practice reading comprehension?Using excerpts from well-known youth novels and non-fiction articles, these digital task cards will engage your students and help them practice finding the theme and main idea.The deck includes:- 20 slides- 20 short passages (Fiction and Non-Fiction)- Each has two multiple-choice questions- Answer Key with TEKS & CCSSThese digital task cards are on Boom Learning℠! Play them on SmartBoards, computers, iPads, and m

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.6.2

, RL.7.2

, RL.8.2

, RI.6.2

, RI.7.2

...

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Task Card Bundle | Test Prep | Digital Boom Cards

A Long Walk to Water Quiz Game

Created by

The Children's Literature Teacher

A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park PowerPoint Quiz Game (This Works Great on Smart Boards) This is a fun way to end a class read aloud or novel study. Five Categories each with five questions. Categories include: Animals, Fill in the Blank, Terms, Geography, Figurative Language Also includes a final round question with music The format of this is just like the famous game show where contestants answer with a question Key Words: Test, Quiz, Read Aloud Activity

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Interactive Whiteboard, Games

Also included in: A Long Walk To Water Novel Study Bundle (Digital or Print and Go)

Conversation Questions & Comments: Valentine's Boom Cards

Created by

PomKat Speech

This Boom Card deck is great for social skills and pragmatic language therapy! These Valentine's Day/relationship/friendship communication situations help students think about appropriate conversational responses. Wrong answers provide great starting points for discussion. Good for teletherapy or social skills groups!To play:Read the communication situation and four possible responses. Determine the "best" response. Variations on play include: Cover responses and have students give their respons

Subjects:

Oral Communication, Speech Therapy, Valentine's Day

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

The Mindful English Classroom

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1

, CCRA.SL.3

, CCRA.SL.6

Also included in: Conversation Questions & Comments: Holiday Bundle Boom

Introduction to Sherlock Holmes | Presentation for PowerPoint & Google Slides

Created by

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

Subjects:

PowerPoint Presentations, Bibliographies, Interactive Whiteboard

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Sherlock Holmes Reader's Theater Short Story Bundle - 6 Stories and Presentation

Macbeth & Frankenstein Slides, Tests, Projects, Sub Plans & Posters Mega Bundle

Created by

Book Wise

Are you new to teaching Frankenstein and Macbeth, or need to add to your existing resources? This Mega Bundle of 14 resources has everything you need to save countless hours of prep and grading time. It includes 409 Google Slides with notes and bell ringers for both texts, two editable Google Form Exams, 36 Quote Posters, Projects for both texts, and even Sub Plans! Download this resource today to effortlessly guide your middle or high school students through every essential element of these two

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

if life gives you melons you might be dyslexic

Superstitions - What does science say? ESL adults PPT no-prep lesson

Created by

This presentation contains a 36 slide PowerPoint lesson in editable PPT format. *This is the conversation part of the "superstition" lesson. The second part is called: "Superstitions - quiz"I created this lesson for the Halloween period when superstitions are fun to discuss. Superstitions are a great conversation topic because we all seem to have them. Even my most pragmatic students reluctantly admit that they wouldn’t discuss road accident scenarios while driving or book a flight on Friday the

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Halloween, Oral Communication

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Halloween mega bundle - ESL Adult English conversation power-point

NO PRINT Communicating Compound & Complex Sentences BUNDLE Distance Learning

Created by

Intrepid Speech Therapy Materials

Although I personally recognize the importance of correct grammar and use it to the best of my ability, it is definitely not my favorite thing to work on with students. But, OHHHH, do I have some upper elementary and middle school students that need direct instruction in this area! If you're looking for a structured AND engaging activity for teaching sentence patterns, different types of conjunctions, and uses of conjunctions to formulate compound and complex sentences, this BUNDLE of NO PRINT r

Subjects:

Grammar, Oral Communication, Speech Therapy

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types: