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Free middle school english language arts resources for Prezi
Black Out Poetry, Fun Poetry Activity, Blackout Poem Lecture Slides, FREE
Use this visually dynamic tool to get students excited about poetry. No, really, my teens LOVE this blackout poetry creative writing activity. View the 10-slide overview lecture (includes both Prezi Next and Google Slides versions) and imagine all of the possibilities your students could create.All you’ll need to fill an entire class session is the slide deck, dark markers or crayons, and a few newspaper pages or photocopies of a few pages from any novel you’re currently teaching.This item is pa
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7th - 10th
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FREE 20Time Project-Based Learning, Secondary 20-Time Project, Genius Hour
Welcome to 20Time, where students spend 20 percent of their class time over a 12-week period pursuing a meaningful project of their own choosing. In this free packet, you’ll find a variety of materials to help guide middle-school and high-school students through this project-based learning experience, similar in scope to other PBLs such as the 20 Percent Project and Genius Hour.As I blogged at www.laurarandazzo.com about my experiences using 20Time with four sections of high school freshmen and
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Hero's Journey, Joseph Campbell Hero Journey, Free PDF & Google Drive materials
What do Harry Potter, Frodo, and Katniss Everdeen all have in common? All of their stories (and so many others) fit the classic storytelling pattern of a heroic journey, as established by famed scholar Joseph Campbell. Using many of the steps of the heroic journey as chronicled by Campbell, this lecture slide deck (download includes both Prezi and Google Slides versions) will allow you to connect the classic pattern to the stories our students love. From The Matrix to Star Wars to Finding Nemo,
Grades:
7th - 10th
Vocabulary Activity for use with ANY Text (Science/Eng/Soc Studies)
Just download, click on the PREZI circle, then, click "open"....IF YOU CANNOT OPEN this FREE PREZI file, I WILL BE HAPPY TO EMAIL A COPY TO YOU :-) PLEASE do NOT leave negative feedback if you cannot OPEN it. THANKS! :-) This is a vocabulary prezi (a presentation similar to powerpoint but BETTER) that will work with ANY subject area or textbook. It's perfect for getting the kids to learn the vocab when you start a new chapter in your text. They work w/ a partner, and then share their vocab work
Grades:
4th - 10th, Staff
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
This slideshow was created by Jefferson County schools and I have uploaded it to TPT to share useful materials with everyone on here. I did not make this so yes, it is free. Thanks for downloading.
-Katie
Grades:
1st - 12th
Lamb to the Slaughter Lesson in Irony
This Prezi looks at Roald Dahl’s Lamb to the Slaughter. Lesson objective is to identify and differentiate between verbal, situation and dramatic irony.
All writing samples are also attached as Word & WordPad documents.
To preview this Prezi please click on the link below
https://youtu.be/YCW19ZLNwnk
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7th - 9th
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Author's Purpose, Mood, Sherlock Holmes and The Speckled Band
Introduce and explore Author's Purpose and Mood through a reading of Arthur Conan Doyle's, "The Adventure of the Speckled Band." By viewing this Prezi containing two video clips, commercials illustrating Author's Purpose and a complete video of a favorite Sherlock Holmes story, students will fall in love with this mystery provided by Flintbuck. Included is a video assignment for students to be engaged in while viewing the commercials. All you'll need to provide are Persuade, Inform, and Enter
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6th - 9th
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Hero's Journey Prezi FREEBIE
Use this Hero's Journey Prezi to introduce your students to the stages oh-so prevalent in many movies and films today! Examples come from Beauty and the Beast, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and more!Simply download the file and click the link!You can find a corresponding worksheet here!---------------------------------WANT MORE HERO'S JOURNEY RESOURCES?Hero's Journey Movie GuidesHero's Journey Character Speed DatingHero's Journey Bookmark FREEBIEIntroduction to Arche
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6th - 11th
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Most Dangerous Game Text Introduction Prezi
This is a Prezi that provides background information to be use in previewing the short story, "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. The Prezi includes historical context, explanations of some vocabulary, and a series of 5 discussion questions intended to get students thinking about themes they will see in the text.
Alternatively, you can access the Prezi directly on the website:
http://prezi.com/dhyqh3l8dtog/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Yearbook Advertising Lesson Plan
Teach your yearbook staff the 4 Ps of marketing and AIDA model to advertise your book, increase sales, and inspire future businessmen! This updated lesson plan guides you through developing a common vocabulary, understanding how marketing and advertising works, and creating ideas to increase yearbook sales!The lesson includes:-Detailed lesson plan-Prezi-Discussion topics-Vocabulary-AIDA practiceIt is Common Core aligned for grades 8-12.***********************************************************
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6th - 12th
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Animal Research Website For Kids
Simple, kid friendly information about Guinea Pigs, Turtles, Lions, Blue Tongue Lizards, Horses and Elephants.
- No adds!
- Made for kids
- No complicated terminology
- Appropriate for grade 1 through to 6
Simply press download and the website link will be in the image that you download.
Please remember to rate my free resource! THANKS!
Grades:
1st - 6th
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Persuasive Writing Lesson
Persuasive Writing Lesson including Two Full Examples
Recapping over literary devices using the acronym AFOREST. This lesson includes full examples and a writing task.
It is available here a free portable Prezi. Please click on the link below if you would like to preview the lesson.
https://www.youtube.com/user/101Frances
For more lesson plans and articles visit my website by clicking on the link below
http://www.101frances.com/
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7th - 10th
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Organizational Patterns/Text Structures Cloze Notes
This is cloze notes I made to accompany the Prezi I created at on the same topic
https://prezi.com/2c_3nziuh-z4/investigating-organizational-patterns/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
I like to use cloze notes so the students just have to fill in blanks during the lecture.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Literary Nonfiction Prezi
PDF version of Prezi- Persuasive Text/Literary Nonfiction. It includes info on autobiographies, biographies, memoirs, personal narratives, etc. It includes examples of each and features of each. For example, which pronouns would be found in each type of writing. Great for note-taking. Just a tiny into to persuasive texts. It is mostly about literary nonfiction. Enjoy!
Toulmin Argument Model: claim, data, warrant/backing, counter-claim/rebuttal
This slightly revised model of rational argument adds a backbone of the scientific method and also replaces Qualifier with Counter-Claim (per Purdue OWL). Slow-animated GIF highlights/describes argument parts and how they work together to persuade a critical thinker. You can test your argument essay against these standards of rational persuasion or use the model to design/outline a powerfully persuasive essay (persuasive at least for critical thinkers). Image size 960×720, file size 843 KB for u
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Lord of the Flies - FREE Dynamic Intro Prezi! Grades 7-12
Use this dynamic Prezi to introduce your students to Lord of the Flies! It's a short and sweet 13-slide presentation identifying background information on the author, microcosms, the characters, settings, themes, and more!
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7th - 12th
Fairytale Point of View Lesson and Writing Activity COMPANION
This Powerpoint/PDF is intended to be a companion for the "Fairytale Point of View Lesson and Writing Activity BUNDLE" in my TPT Store. This PDF reviews the various Points of View and details about the Cinderella tale and activity.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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The Power of Advertising: How to Read an Ad
Use this captivating 28 slide Prezi to engage your students in the power of advertising. Equip them with the confidence to analyse any advertisement by presenting them with a simple 6 step process. Then proceed to an overview, complete with activities, on the way that ads can pique the responders interest by cleverly manipulating certain devices. The lesson materials include a downloadable lecture, a guided worksheet (and answer key) that will help students engage with the process; it will then
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7th - 12th
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Biography Prezi Assignment, Graphic Organizer, and Rubric
Students are asked to choose a biography to read. As they read, they are expected to add to their graphic organizer. After they are done reading, students are expected to create a Prezi. This unit goes with our informational reading unit.
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5th - 9th
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Endangered Animal Vocabulary Prezi
Need to introduce key terms for an endangered animal unit? Don't do the work, I've already done it for you! This Prezi includes 10 key terms that will help your students understand a study of endangered animals. Each term is accompanied by a photo to help students master the idea. I use these terms with my study of chimps and Jane Goodall.
Terms include:
Alpha male
Extinct
Endangered
Captivity
Communicate
Gombe
Habitat
Habits
Primate
Zoologist
There are also slides for Jane Goodall and Dia
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Introduction to the Holocaust Prezi
This Prezi can be used on Holocaust Memorial Day, as an introduction to the subject or linked to the novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.
If you would like a preview please click on the YouTube link below
https://www.youtube.com/user/101Frances
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8th - 9th
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Teaching Constructed Response
An interactive activity to practice constructed response writing! Middle school writers love this activity as they learn and practice the steps to fully answering a question. Many standardized and formal assessment ask students to answer using constructed response, and so you're able to use this activity all year to practice and prepare for testing.
This individual activity is part of the my SHARP Portfolio Bundle - a huge interactive notebook for a middle school ELA classroom.
This res
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5th - 8th
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Fall Themed Classroom for Google Slides
Fall-themed classroom background for your Google Slides. The blank chalkboard is situated in a classroom, decorated with a Fall setting. Apply the image as the background for your Google Slideshows and have an artistic virtual classroom to provide information, instruction, or directions for students online and in the room.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Royal Plagiarism I: Melania Trump “borrows” from Michelle Obama
Animated GIF shows that corresponding parts of their convention speeches are nearly identical. Slowly successive frames highlight the similar words and phrases, showing both direct and mosaic plagiarism. Melania’s speech writer was careless in keeping track whose words were whose, so the lesson here is to be very careful about who said what and that academic integrity demands respect for the words and ideas of others, not just by using them but also by giving credit where it’s due. Thank you, Me
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
- Develop effective communication skills
- Build critical thinking and analytical skills
- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
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On TPT, English language arts resources come in various forms: from interactive notebooks and task cards to small-group activities and individual worksheets. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of ELA concepts, or to reteach a tricky concept. By incorporating ELA resources from TPT into your teaching toolbox, you can create an engaging learning experience that strengthens students’ understanding of ELA concepts.
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital English language arts worksheets, TPT has an extensive collection of resources across topics and grade levels. No matter what ELA topic your students are working on — whether you’re teaching the parts of speech to 1st graders or argumentative essay writing to 10th graders — TPT has instructional materials that are designed to help with any ELA learning need. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning ELA will be so much easier.
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