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Free 8th grade english language arts lecture microsofts
Classroom Expectation Memes for High School
Do you ever feel like you're killing your students with boredom during those first few days of high school instruction? Classroom expectations and procedures are so important for setting the tone of your class; make sure you're not only clear in your expectations, but that you set your class a part from others. With these classroom expectation memes you'll add a cheeky twist to the otherwise monotonous procedural rules. Send your students home talking about your class on the first day of school.
Grades:
8th - 12th
Elements of Fiction Power Point Presentation
Elements of Fiction Power Point Presentation. This Power Point Presentation explains the basic elements in fiction: plot, character, setting, point of view, conflict, symbols and theme. A great starting point for your short story or fiction unit!
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Writing a Compare Contrast Essay - Complete Unit
Idiom Task Cards and Worksheets
Idioms Power Point
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5th - 8th
Dystopian Literature Introduction Slideshow: Teach Dystopian Genre, Themes, More
Need an engaging way to introduce dystopian literature to your students? This dystopian literature slideshow is perfect for introducing them to the themes, elements, and characteristics that are common in dystopian texts, whether novels or short stories. It also makes connections to books they already love like The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, Divergent, and more. The beautifully designed slide deck walks them through the difference between a utopia and a dystopia, popular dystopian novels, an
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â Supplemental Novel Study Materials and Resources for 1984 by George Orwell
Biography PowerPoint Presentation
Hope you enjoy this FREE item! :) This presentation defines "biography" and "autobiography," and it explains the 10 elements of a biography. I typically have several biographies/autobiographies on display as I give this presentation, plus show students how to search in the card catalog for biographies in our library. Please rate me if you have time! :) :) :)
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4th - 8th
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
Characters of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet PowerPoint
An easy-to-understand PowerPoint with notes about each character of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Character Notes include important actions and character traits of each character. Can be used as an introduction, summary, review, etc. Basic structure for easy readability.
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7th - 12th
How to Write an Introduction Paragraph
These slides offer a simple introduction to writing introductions for a literary analysis essay. They are simple enough for middle schoolers but we also serve as a helpful refresher for high schoolers. Students will learn how to write a hook, a TAG (title, author, genre), and a thesis.
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6th - 12th
Rules of the Comma Powerpoint Presentation (with bouncing comma)
Powerpoint presentation that contains comma rules with examples and practice sentences. Space between animation time allows for students to practice the comma rules before the correct answers are revealed. Perfect for use with a SmartBoard.
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5th - 9th
Connotation & Denotation Power Point Presentation
One of the first mini lessons I teach my 9th grade scholars at the beginning of the academic year before I introduce the first set of 5000 SAT Vocabulary Every College-Bound Student Should Know is the Denotation and Connotation mini lesson.
Granted, this is a skill my scholars should have acquired well before they have entered my grade level. Therefore, I have included this mini lesson in my battery of diagnostics administered to start the semester.
I recommend you download the Denotation and
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6th - 12th
Parts of Speech Powerpoint
A powerpoint presentation that covers definitions and examples for the 8 parts of speech. A presentation that students can take notes from that gives definitions and examples for all the parts of speech.
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5th - 8th
Cat / Dog Argumentative Essay: Parts of an Argument Slides
Please pair with all other Cat / Dog Argumentative Essay unit materials.This is a set of slides that break down both identifying, breaking down, choosing, and then writing to defend a chosen argument. This is built to be paired with, and used in tandem with, the Cat / Dog worksheets I have made as the teacher guides students through their first attempt at argumentative essay writing. This is built to be very explicit, and due to its explicit nature this can be used as an independent reference m
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Cat / Dog Argumentative Essay Unit
Primary and Secondary Sources Notes Presentation
This notes presentation is great for introducing the concept of primary and secondary sources to students. This product downloads as a PDF and not a PPT. Each page is a different slide. It works much like a powerpoint presentation, but you cannot edit it. Enjoy!
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Intro to Plagiarism
This is a quick, attention-grabbing activity to start a conversation with your students about plagiarism. I have taken song lyrics from Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars but renamed them as poems written by myself. You can edit it to say they were written by you.
I start the activity by excitedly telling the class I've been working on some poems I'd like to share with them. I display the poems on the board and emotionally read each one. Students applaud, not realizing I just stole someone else's word
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3rd - 8th
Native American Oral Traditions (PowerPoint Show)
A study of Native American Oral Traditions. Although this PowerPoint was created with "The Sky Tree" and "Coyote Finishes His Work" in mind, other sample stories are included in the PowerPoint.
The content focus is on myth, archetype, and on the Native American concept of language. Finally, students are encouraged to explore similarities and differences between Native American stories and those found in other cultures.
This is the shorter version of the PowerPoint by a similar name that is for
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fact vs Opinion Powerpoint
Powerpoint presentation for helping students understand the difference between facts and opinions.During the class session, I have students take Cornell Notes on the slides and then practice "fact" statements and "opinion" statements with different partners in class. The lesson concludes with students completing the Fact/Opinion handout.
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6th - 10th
Notice and Note Close Reading Intro Free
Have you read the amazing Notice and Note book by Kylene Beers and Robert Probst (Heinemann, 2013) that came out recently? If not, get it and read it! It's fast, it's fun, and it's life-changing! I love how the authors are incredibly introspective, yet come to us with solid ideas to implement.
This product is my introduction I use in class to show students the path they are going on in reading. If you like it, please try my signposts as well. I have ones to print in color, black and white,
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1st - 12th
Poetic Devices Review PowerPoint
After teaching poetic devices, this serves as a good tool for going back over the information with your students.
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5th - 8th
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
Novel Study - Tuck Everlasting Vocabulary PowerPoint
The following Tuck Everlasting PowerPoint includes vocabulary, definitions, and images encompassing the entire novel. I used this PowerPoint to introduce and teach vocabulary (along with fun, kinesthetic activities during the presentation) as we were covering each chapter during a class novel study.
Another teacher and I spent a lot of time putting this together, so I hope you can find it helpful.
If you do like it, you could check out the vocabulary Jeopardy game and written tests I have pos
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4th - 8th
Dust Bowl Background Powerpoint and Video Link
This is a PowerPoint presentation I made to access student's background information before we read "Out of the Dust". This PowerPoint covers the who, when, where, what, and why. There is also a link to a short video on the last slide.
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5th - 10th
Of Mice and Men Historical Background Notes
These brief notes are used to set the historical context of the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. The slideshow briefly covers The Great Depression, The Dust Bowl, and Migrant workers, helping students to better understand the context of the novel, the situation of the characters, and the climate of the United States at that time.
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7th - 12th
MLA Works Cited Notes Presentation
This simple presentation covers the basics of citing sources in MLA format. It reviews plagiarism, quotes and in-text citations, and how to create full citations from multiple types of sources.
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Argumentative Essay Bundle
Evaluating Claims/Analyzing Arguments
This PPT has a vocabulary list and a lesson on evaluating claims. It gives a relatable scenario for students to evaluate. There are critical thinking questions which may be used as an exercise or for discussion. The full version has the answers some students might come up with along with more information.
Grades:
4th - 9th
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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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