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High school literature scaffolded notes for Microsoft PowerPoint
Canterbury Tales and Chaucer Background PPT and Guided Notes
I use the following PPT and Fill-in-the-Blank Notes (included in a zip file) to introduce The Canterbury Tales and Geoffrey Chaucer.
Included Information:
Background on Chaucer's Life
Background on the Tales themselves
Setting, Themes, Structure of The Canterbury Tales
Medieval Occupations and what they mean
Physical attributes seen in the Prologue and what they would mean to a medieval audience
The fill-in-the-blank notes are great; they keep students engaged, but they are brief enough that t
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8th - 12th
Teaching Theme with Short Films
Save BIG on this product and more with Disney-Pixar Literacy Bundle!!This lesson plan acts as an introduction to theme and how to write theme statements. It teaches that theme is the message of the story, and not just one-word thematic concepts like "love" and "loss." References to Pixar and Pixar videos are woven throughout the lesson to optimize student engagement and understanding. Students practice turning the thematic concept of loss in the Toy Story trilogy into a more detailed theme state
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Disney-Pixar Literacy Bundle
Introduction to Gothic Literature | Intro to Gothic Lit
Included is a presentation on gothic literature--perfect for any teacher who is starting a short story unit on scary tales, such as "The Tell-Tale Heart," "Monkey's Paw," "The Black Cat," "The Landlady," and many more! This presentation includes a brief history of the horror genre and elements that encompass gothic literature. It also includes literary techniques used by authors to accomplish successful scary stories, such as irony, mood, foreshadowing, and imagery. Guided notes are included.You
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7th - 12th
Intro to Mystery Genre for Teens - Google Compatible and Differentiated
This resource will be under construction soon. Stay posted for updates!------ Introduce your students to the mystery genre with this 22 slide, Google Drive compatible Power Point, and fill-in-the-blank guided notes! The Power Point includes links to YouTube examples, while the fill-in-the-blank style notes are perfect for differentiation!INCLUDES: *22 slide PowerPoint for teaching*2 pages: guided notes and answer keySimply upload this PowerPoint to your Google Drive and open in Slides to keep th
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7th - 12th
Types of Characters PowerPoint plus Guided Notes
This 14-slide PowerPoint uses clean and uncluttered slides to teach the basic types of characters. In addition to information on characters, the PowerPoint is structured to include guidance on taking notes in Cornell-method format. A two-page guided notetaking form is included that matches the format of the PowerPoint. Plus, you receive an eight-page set of 'talking points' that include additional information to share within your presentation.
What you receive in this zipped folder:
~ Slides
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6th - 12th
The Time Machine by HG Wells Teaching Resources- PPT, Guided Notes, and More
Included in this Bundle are the following resources to save you some time and enhance your teaching of The Time Machine!
1. Background PPT- have students complete the Guided Notes as you lecture.This powerpoint serves as a introduction to The Time Machine by HG Wells. Included in the 16 slides are:
A. Author Bio: Early Years, Personal Life, As a Writer
B Adaptations, including youtube links to trailers of 1960 and 2002 film versions
C. Historical/Political/Scientific Influences, particularly
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6th - 12th
Introduction to the Historical Fiction Genre Lesson
Historical fiction is one of the most interesting literary genres, and it's important for students to be able to distinguish between it and nonfiction. One of the ways I help students to navigate and analyze texts intelligently is by providing direct instruction about each genre.
This historical fiction lesson contains :
1. a PPT minilesson for introducing the historical fiction genre, complete with examples using movie trailers and book trailers for historical fiction texts
2. guided notes f
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6th - 9th
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The Crucible by Arthur Miller - Intro to Salem, Puritanism, Witchcraft-UPDATED
**Updated to improve viewing content and to add CLOZE notes for student engagement**
This power point presentation provides background information on Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible, focusing on Salem, Puritanism, and Witchcraft. PowerPoint does not cover parallels with the Red Scare and Communism.
A good starting point for reading the play. I often print the power point and give it as homework for them to read and annotate. When students come in, we discuss what they learned.
Are you
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Romeo and Juliet | The Prologue | Guided Note-Taking | Introduction
Use this PowerPoint to walk your class through the prologue of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Focus on context, language and imagery, and students can use the accompanying worksheet to make close notes on the text (US letter and UK A4 provided).You might also like...Book Tasting | Correct the Errors | Spelling Punctuation Grammar | ProofreadingEditable Halloween Bookmarks | Gift Tags | Student Gifts | Add Your MessageBuilding Sentences | Figurative Language & Creative Devices | Full Lesso
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Romeo & Juliet BUNDLE of Creative ELA Activities to Study Shakespeare
A Christmas Carol Background Info & Historical Context — Notes on Victorian Era
Before reading A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, you will want to familiarize your students with important concepts from the novella including author background information and historical context. In this pre-reading activity, teachers will use the Powerpoint presentation to teach students about numerous topics related to the novella and students will use a guided notes worksheet to copy necessary notes as well as participate in important discussions about the lesson.This lesson includes bac
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: A Christmas Carol Novel Study | Complete Unit Plan
What is a Vignette? (Presentation)
This is an awesome PowerPoint to introduce middle/high school students to vignettes and House on Mango Street!
Here are the notes that go along with it: What is a Vignette? Notes
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: House On Mango Street Bundle
American Romanticism in Historical Context
Grab this collection of files and save yourself oodles of time! American Romanticism is my long-time favorite movement in American Literature; it's my pleasure to share these activities with you. Bring the ideals of classic authors such as Poe, Emerson, and Thoreau to life with contemporary connections to Star Wars, Mountain Men, and Snow White. This bundle includes four 40 minute lessons ready to go!Heavily based on the historical previews from Holt, Rinehart, & Winston’s Elements of Lit
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
The Great Gatsby Background Information — 1920s Background Info & Author Bio
This resource includes guided notes for Background Information for the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Great Gatsby background info is essential for students to learn and be familiar with before reading the novel!The focus of this lesson entails a brief history of the 1920s to include the following topics: author background, setting of The Great Gatsby, 1920s culture, the Jazz Age, the Roaring Twenties, the economic boom, gender roles, racism, prohibition, modernism, art deco,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Theme PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This updated 17-slide PowerPoint uses clean and uncluttered slides to introduce the literary element of theme. In addition to information on theme, the PowerPoint is structured to include guidance on taking notes in Cornell-method format. A guided notetaking form is included that matches the format of the PowerPoint.
This lesson is suitable for middle-school students or those who are just getting introduced to the idea of theme.
What you receive in this zipped folder:
A PowerPoint present
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6th - 9th
Homegoing Unit Slides
The slides walk through both the historical context as well as literary and rhetorical analysis of every chapter. Slides also contain unit long assignments, chapter journal prompts, deep reading questions/rhetorical analysis, and outside resources
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
Theme, Types of Characters, Plot Structure PowerPoint + Notes BUNDLE
This bundle includes three PowerPoints, three sets of guided notes, and three sets of teacher talking points for the literary elements of
~ Theme
~ Plot Structure
~ Types of Characters
These PowerPoints are crafted in a clear and uncluttered manner to show beautifully on a Smartboard or other projection system without the distraction of animations or fussy transitions.
Guided note-taking forms in Cornell format follow the structure of each presentation. The presentation has words in bright c
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6th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet- Powerpoints on All 5 Acts
Bundle of FIVE Powerpoints on each act of William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet!Each powerpoint focuses on one act of the play and is comprehensive and detailed. In each powerpoint, all scenes are introduced with a simple summary and followed by clear and concise slides that cover characters, key elements of plot, literary devices in context, famous quotations, and questions for interpretation. Don't waste time assembling notes and handouts; purchase these accompanying Romeo and Juliet
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Romeo and Juliet Bundle- Powerpoints, Guided Notes, Quizzes, and Test
Romeo and Juliet- Act 4 Guided Notes Handout
This handout offers Detailed notes on Act 4 of William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet!Handout includes full notes with fill in the blank spaces for students to complete, and a completed set of notes for the teacher's reference. Great resource for flipping the classroom and having students take notes at home to maximize class time.This handout is the companion of my Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Guided Notes Powerpointand myRomeo and Juliet Quiz on Act 4 and Answer Key.Check out my Romeo and Jul
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7th - 12th
Irony Types: Situational, Dramatic, and Verbal - Lesson, Examples, and Quiz
This product includes a lesson on the three types of irony, a graphic organizer for notes, a quiz on irony, and an answer key.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Romeo and Juliet- Act 3 Guided Notes Handout
Detailed guided notes to assist students as they study Romeo and Juliet, Act 3.Guided Notes provide a summary of each scene in Act 3, as well as famous quotes and follow up questions. Download includes scaffolded notes with fill in the blank spaces for students to fill in information. Also included is a completed set of notes for the teacher's reference. This handout is the companion of my Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Guided Notes Powerpoint, as well as the Romeo and Juliet Quiz on Act 3 and Answer Ke
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7th - 12th
Teaching Theme in Literature - Lesson and Cloze Notes Graphic Organizer
This is a great resource to introduce your students to Theme. This product includes a presentation lesson on what universal theme is and how to find it in literature. Your students will fill in cloze notes to complete the lesson. Also included are practice questions that require students to find theme in some of the most popular animated films.
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6th - 9th
The Kite Runner Guided Reading Notes
These slideshow notes help students get the most out of Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner. The notes balance explaining and posing discussion questions, so students can fully grasp the difficult reading materials. It also provides trigger warnings for chapters with difficult thematic material. The editable slideshow notes are broken up into the following reading chunks, yielding between 25-40 pages per section: Chapters 1-3Chapters 4-5Chapters 6-7Chapters 8-9Chapters 10-11Chapter 12Chapters 13-1
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: AP English Literature Full Course Year Long Bundle | 3500+ Pages!
Romeo and Juliet- Act 1, Scene 1 Guided Notes Handout
Excellent resource for the first lesson on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 1! Introduce students to Shakespearean characters, plot, and terminology in the first scene of this tragedy.Guided Notes Handout cover setting, literary devices, the initial conflict between the Montagues and Capulets, and Shakespearean language. Download includes guided notes with spaces for students to fill in the blanks. Also included is a completed set of notes with all information filled in for t
Grades:
7th - 12th
Romanticism, Transcendentalism American Literature Introduction, Visual Notes
Looking for an engaging way to introduce Romanticism and Transcendentalism to your students? This Romanticism, Transcendentalism American Literature Introduction, Visual Notes resource is a great addition to any American Literature course. Research shows that students retain more information when visuals are combined with words. The more students make connections between graphics and written notes, the stronger their ability to apply information becomes. This resource was created to provide bac
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11th
Also included in: American Literature Curriculum Bundle
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