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Free high school close reading lectures
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: Thematic Introduction (Pre-Reading Handout)
This four-page handout introduces students to the themes which are most prominent in Mary Shelley's literary masterpiece, Frankenstein (1818). By having your students read and discuss this thematic introduction together, you will have them captivated by the complex questions invoked by Frankenstein before they open the novel's cover.Mary Shelley's Frankenstein asks a series of profound questions about human nature. Are human beings inherently benevolent or malevolent? Are humans better off when
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 1: Introduction to Storytelling
Hi! I'm Livia Blackburne, author of the NY Times bestselling young adult novel Midnight Thief. In July of 2015, I ran a week long creative writing camp for middle and high school students. We had a ton of fun, and the students wrote some great short stories and novellas! After the camp, I revised my materials and expanded them for other teachers to use.
Lesson one is a bird's eye view of storytelling. Why do we tell stories in the first place? What makes a good story? How do you become a bet
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
To Kill a Mockingbird: Close Reading PowerPoint Chapters 1-4
Lead your students through an in-depth textual analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird. There is a word cloud for each chapter with a guiding question to help students analyze the word cloud in order to review the chapter.Additional slides review key passages and push students to deeper analysis, with a strong emphasis on making inferences, understanding the major themes and symbolism in the novel, and identifying figurative language.Each slide also features teacher notes with the answers to all quest
Grades:
7th - 10th
The Alchemist - The Personal Legend with Discussion Questions
This free, editable PowerPoint is great to use when you encounter the idea of the Personal Legend in The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. It includes direct quotes/passages to help guide the students' understanding of the Personal Legend. This PowerPoint also includes questions for discussion. The questions cause the students to think deeper about the definition of a Personal Legend, how it relates to Santiago, and how it relates to their own lives. The quotes and discussion questions cover Mysterious
Grades:
8th - 12th
learn language: vegetables, fruits, animals and fish
Dive into the fascinating world of nature with our "Learn Language: Vegetables, Fruits, Animals, and Fish" kit! Explore the vibrant spectrum of vegetables and fruits , from crunchy carrots to juicy strawberries, and discover their flavors and uses in different cultures. Meet adorable animals and majestic creatures , learning their names and habitats while uncovering fun facts about their lives in the wild. Dive into the depths of the ocean and learn about the colorful world of fish , from ti
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PreK - 9th
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Introduction to the Holocaust
Take your introduction lesson to the next level with these interactive guided notes. Each page follows alongside the Yad Vesham youtube videos with fill in the blank, turn-and-talk, real-world connections, media comparative analysis, and written response tasks. The questions model after common core standards using student friendly language.
Here is the link to the video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB4Nc4AFjMQ&list=PLj1tRCohZq81aYbpsLMKimSXh2TibtwJW
Grades:
7th - 12th
Magical Realism Genre Slideshow Presentation
This is a brief, concise presentation on the genre of magical realism. I used it for my 10th grade Accelerated English class before reading "House Taken Over" by Julio Cortazar and students found it very useful.
Grades:
9th - 12th
"Do not go gentle into that good night" by Dylan Thomas Powerpoint Mini Lesson
This powerpoint contains a mini-lesson on the poem "Do not go gentle into that good night" by Dylan Thomas, with author background information. The lesson consists of a stanza-by-stanza paraphrase of the poem, explanation of the Villanelle form, basic introduction to meter and Iambic Pentameter, and insight into the themes, symbols, and sound devices used. I have also included images of Dylan Thomas and his home country of Wales, as well as links to two readings of the poem, with one being by Th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Chapter Summary Page
Looking for a visual way to summarize any chapter? This single page is the page to use. It contains enough space to write down the key elements of every chapter in the novel.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Great Gatsby: Close reading model from Chapter 6
This document models how students might approach a difficult passage from chapter 6 of The Great Gatsby. I highlight various aspects of the text, include sample annotations, use images to help students visualize Fitzgerald's language choices, and include a paragraph that interprets the passage.
This is one of several mini-lessons on close reading that I give, leading up to students writing their own close reading paragraphs. I have used this as a handout, I have projected it on a smart board,
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10th - 12th
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Shelley, Romanticism, and Frankenstein
Lecture notes and class activities based on the first section of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Introduces Shelley, the Romantic movement, and the story behind the writing of Frankenstein. Included class activities to go along with the first section (the letters).
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7th - 12th
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A Crash Course in Critical Theory
This is a condensed version of Louis Tyson's book "Critical Theory Today, A User-Friendly Guide" to be used for educational purposes. Includes:Bullet point descriptions of the following literary criticisms: Psychoanalytic Criticism Marxist Criticism Feminist Criticism New CriticismReader-Response CriticismStructuralist CriticismDeconstructive CriticismNew Historical CriticismCultural CriticismLesbian CriticismGay CriticismQueer CriticismAfrican American CriticismPostcolonial Criticism
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Animal Farm Analysis Questions for In Class or Online Discussion
In here you will find analysis questions for Orwell's Animal Farm. These are in a .doc file, but can easily be converted to post in online discussion forums for your students, or in literature circles in your classroom. I generated these about 5 years ago or so, and have had great success with getting students to go beyond the text (and to get off of Sparknotes :)), and actually get deeper with Orwell's work. Thanks for checking it out!
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9th - 12th
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Reading Strategies Slides
Students may not know what you're talking about when you say "infer" or "active reading," and they may not know the difference between "analyze" and "evaluate." This slideshow pdf is a great way to review these terms at the beginning of the school year or reading unit!
Grades:
4th - 10th
Peter Skrzynecki - 10 Mary Street
This poem describes the emotions of an immigrant family through the process of their integration into Australian society. There are shifts in mood throughout the poem: from a sense of cultural identity in the family home and with Polish friends, to their ambivalence towards the attainment of citizenship.This resource provides detailed analysis of poetic conventions, contextual significance, thematic concerns relating to identity, a series of short response questions, as well as a creative writin
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10th - 12th
Also included in:Â Peter Skrzynecki Poetry
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Frame Story, Discussion
This goes with my other Frankenstein items. Shelley's frame story introduces major themes that will come up later in the book. Take time to discuss these themes before moving into the main story. The items are numbered with page numbers from the Dover Thrift Edition.
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain: Close Reading PowerPoint Ch. 1-5
This PowerPoint covers the first five chapters of the novel and is a great tool for guiding students through a closer reading of The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain. There is a word cloud for each chapter with a guiding question to help students analyze the word cloud in order to review the chapter. Additional slides review key passages and push students to deeper analysis, with a strong emphasis on making inferences, understanding irony, and identifying figurative language. Each slide also
Grades:
7th - 10th
The Great Gatsby / FREE 9 Chapter Audio Review Files / Analysis & Review
I am pleased to share my nine Chapter Audio Review Files for F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby.I started creating Audio Files during online-learning, and my students loved them for several reasons:They can be accessed easily from their home computers.They are brief enough to support sustained attention.They thoroughly review the important aspects of each chapter.They are available any time students want to review!There are 9 Audio Files linked on this .pdf--one audio file for each cha
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9th - 12th
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Finding Evidence and Citations Presentation
This is a presentation I've used to discuss Central Ideas, Finding Evidence, Creating Evidence Based Responses to Questions, and Citations.
This can be used as an example while close reading with the class.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Character Types: Notes with movie clips
This Google Slides covers character types and protagonist/antagonist. There are movie clips built in to help student understanding.
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9th - 10th
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Annotating Text: Mini-Lesson Notes
What does it mean to annotate text? Why do we annotate text? How do you annotate text?
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5th - 9th
Things Fall Apart: Teacher's Introductory Lecture Notes
So much has been written and developed for Chinua Achebe's brilliant novel Things Fall Apart! These teacher's lecture notes are consolidated, modified, and condensed from various internet resources; the full glossary and pdf are also linked to the specific sources. These notes are a part of the Things Fall Apart Complete Unit Plan but can also be used as a standalone lesson.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Things Fall Apart: Complete Unit Plan
Fire and Ice - Robert Frost * with Midjourney AI Art * (Google Slides, PDF)
** Make Robert Frost's classic poem come alive with Lamppost Lessons' Midjourney (AI Art) enhanced mini-lesson. **Perfect for a quick note taking session, as part of a larger poetry unit, or for a group/class discussion. It's 100% free, so check it out! I'd love feedback.Included FilesFire and Ice - Google Slides (fully editable) (1)Fire and Ice - PDF (1)The material was originally designed in Google Slides.The ArtAll of the art was generated by Lamppost Lessons (me, Patrick) for this resource u
Grades:
6th - 11th
Short Story Analysis Sample: A Rose for Emily
This is a free sample of my work so you can get a feel for how I approach literary analysis with a senior English class.
This is not the full lesson, but I've left enough of it to give you a taste of my style. :)
If you like what you see, consider exploring my other resources! The full lesson for "A Rose for Emily" can be found here:
A ROSE FOR EMILY:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Short-Story-A-Rose-for-Emily-by-William-Faulkner-3065452
Here are some other free resources you
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Grades:
10th - 12th
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