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Middle school literature research for Microsoft PowerPoint
Harlem Renaissance PowerPoint Project - Black History Month
Are you looking for a Harlem Renaissance activity that will HOOK your students? In this short research project, students discover one writer, artist, or musician from the Harlem Renaissance and present this person to the class in a PowerPoint. This is an engaging, scaffolded research project to inspire all learners and can also be used as an informative Black History Month resource.✅ ELA✅ Social Studies✅ Black History Month✅ and more!This project is a great introduction to the Harlem Renaissance
Grades:
6th - 9th
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: Holocaust Background PowerPoint
This product provides a background of the Holocaust, primarily in Poland, for those who read and study the novel by John Boyne, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. The teacher should be aware of the content before presenting to younger students. Also, I have a Novel Study Unit for the novel, so look for that one, too!The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a must-read for those seeking to understand the Holocaust under the German Nazi regime and leadership of Adolf Hitler, the Fuhrer, or “Leader.” The
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: BUNDLE! The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Background PPT
THE HUNGER GAMES Character Names & Meanings Activity COLLINS Characterization
Hunger Games learners will enjoy the rigor of this 21-slide, 20-character PowerPoint and organizer to take notes. This will help illuminate some of the meanings of the characters names in the novel. From plants to Roman leaders to lots of clever wordplay, there's little question that Suzanne Collins named her characters with much purpose. Characters Included:* Katniss Everdeen* Gale Hawthorne* Peeta Mellark* Primrose Everdeen* Haymitch Abernathy* Effie Trinket* Coriolanus Snow* Alma Coin* Caesar
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7th - 9th
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Science Fiction Unit PBL Smart House
I use this project after reading science fiction stories/novels like "There Will Come Soft Rains," "Epicac," "The Veldt," and Fahrenheit 451. It allows students to really grasp why reading such outlandish and wildly speculative stories could be important ways of understanding our own lives. Students will research current technologies, and imagine what those technologies could become in the future within the scope of housing/construction. They will make connections between what they have read and
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Exploring Victorian London & the Context of "A Christmas Carol"
Immerse your students in the world of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, "A Christmas Carol," with this interactive digital Canva HyperDoc lesson! Designed to engage students and pave the way for a deep dive into the novel, this pre-reading lesson offers multiple activities to delve into the context and background of the story, Victorian London, and the author.Students will explore the historical and social backdrop of Victorian England, gaining valuable insights into Dickens' life and the circu
Grades:
6th - 12th
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New Colossus Emma Lazarus Analytical Research Poem Analysis Common Core
The New Colossus
Poem Analysis & Research Activity
Grades 6-12
Product/Materials Preface:
This is activity provides a Research Paper and Quiz for Emma Lazarus’ famous poem The New Colossus. Learn a staple of American History by studying the famous poem and the historical background of America’s most famous monument—the Statue of Liberty! High order Thinking Questions and Common Core Rigor!
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< 14 Question Analytical Research Activity
< 11 Question Quiz with Answer Key
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Grades:
6th - 12th
AUTHOR STUDY O. HENRY Ransom of Redchief, Heart/Hands, biography report template
THIS AUTHOR STUDY will provide factual information, explore published work samples, and supply a digital scaffolded research organizer so students may complete an AUTHOR STUDY FOR O. HENRY.*The 2 PREREADING PowerPoint lessons provide digital pre-reading resources, historical background info, vocabulary word study, practice, and assessment for two of Henry’s short stories : PDF LINKS to texts, AUTHOR INTERVIEW LINK, LINKS FOR BIOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH included. *These lessons have been paired wi
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6th - 10th
Greek Mythology: A Beginner's Guide to Percy Jackson
An introduction to Greek Mythology with the intention of using before reading Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. This slides presentation goes through slight background of Ancient Greece and their polytheistic beliefs, all twelve gods of Olympus, and other important gods and titans that are relevant within the book. On the last slide, a spoiler-free description of the character Percy Jackson is provided. Slides by: slidesgo.comIcons by: flaticon.comInformation about Greek go
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4th - 7th
READ ALOUD HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD photos, music, map
Unlock the rich history that serves as the backdrop for Harper Lee's timeless classic, "To Kill a Mockingbird," with our carefully crafted Historical Background PowerPoint product. Designed specifically for students and educators, this resource offers a journey into the historical context of the novel, providing essential insights and a deeper understanding of the setting and events that shape the narrative for MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL students.BL 5.6 please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS op
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7th - 12th
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Digital HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD photos, music
Unlock the rich history that serves as the backdrop for Harper Lee's timeless classic, "To Kill a Mockingbird," with our Historical Background PowerPoint product. Designed specifically for students and educators, this resource offers a glimpse of the historical context of the novel, providing essential insights and a deeper understanding of the setting and events that shape the narrative- for MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL students.BL 5.6**Key Features: **1. ** Historical Overview: ** Delve into
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO & EDITABLE BOOK REPORT TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Of Mice and Men Introduction/Background Project
Not only does this quickly engage them in the material with fun topics, but it also takes the front-end load off of you as the teacher. (Who doesn't love that?!) This perfect introduction to Of Mice and Men allows students to collect the background information necessary to understand the text and/or film. For this assignment, I don't tell my students anything about Of Mice and Men. I let them come up with the background information and share it with their classmates.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Pulitzer Prize Research Templates: Poetry, Fiction, Drama (UIL Academics)
Originally, these templates were made for students participating in the Literary Criticism event for Texas UIL Academics. However, these slideshows will work with any course studying the literary winners of the yearly Pulitzer Prize.What's Included3 separate slideshows (poetry, fiction, drama) each with 85+ slideseach slide represents a new year's winnerEach individual slide has space for students to type or insert the following information:author/poet/playwrighttitle of winning workinsert phot
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7th - 12th
Holocaust Research Project
This is a great Project Based Learning assignment to use prior to reading a text based on the Holocaust OR as an individual research project. Students LOVE the Holocaust and will be engaged throughout this project.Included:Holocaust Research Project AssignmentResearch TopicsProject RubricPeer Evaluation RubricSelf-Evaluation ChecklistThis will take about a week with 42 minute classes. Check out my Holocaust literature circles resource to engage your students and get them reading!
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7th - 12th
Introduction to Greek Mythology: Guided Research Project
Welcome to the captivating world of Ancient Greek Mythology! In this exciting journey, you'll explore a realm of gods, goddesses, heroes, and mythical creatures that will transport you to a time when the imagination knew no bounds. Ancient Greek mythology is a tapestry of captivating stories and characters that have influenced literature, art, and culture for millennia. Students will begin a unit study on this fascinating subject by conducting thier own research through this guided activiy slide
Grades:
6th - 8th
"The Outsiders" and the Real World: Mini Research Project
This mini group research project is a perfect way to finish "The Outsiders." Students are asked to create and present research on real-life issues that have direct connections to S.E. Hinton's novel, including teen violence, substance abuse, and suicide.In this product you will find: A plug-n-play Google Slide template for each topicA slideshow of ready-to-use and vetted resources related to each topicAn emoji reflection activity for use during presentations or student reviewStudent-facing direc
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Veterans Day Activity; The Wall Comprehension
Looking for a fun way to teach Veterans Day? This is an interactive presentation made on Canva. The Canva link is on the slides if you would like to make a template on Canva to share; You can use this as Google Slides also. The presentation includes a story (The Wall by Eve Bunting) and Comprehension questions. This also has a virtual field trip the The Wall Memorial. The students will explore the virtual field trip and write a short 5 sentence essay about their experience.
Grades:
4th - 9th
The Option Project
In this particular activity, if purchased, you will receive project options for any given text. In it, you will receive 9 potential project options to give your students. Personally, I made all options available to my students and they were able to choose what they preferred to complete. Two of these project options are best suited to historically realistic novels such as Animal Farm, Beloved, To Kill a Mockingbird, Number the Stars, etc. The remaining seven are able to be to applied to a variet
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7th - 11th, Higher Education
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Woodson's "Harbor Me" Novel Study, Projects & Essays -- SEL, AVID, anti-racist
Thanks for visiting my store! Your purchase includes the following activities to accompany Jaqueline Woodson's novel Harbor Me. PowerPoint presentation to launch the novel study 40 discussion questions Native American Research Project with rubric Adult Interview Project 4 essay prompts Parent letter More about this unit:This unit is designed to get students talking about difficult topics and to form their own opinions within the context of the novel. Most of the activities emphasize social-emoti
Grades:
6th - 8th
Jane Eyre: How to Read Literature Like a Professor Opener (Student-Led Jigsaw)
Charlotte Bronte's coming of age novel, Jane Eyre, focuses on the titular character - a seemingly plain but fiery young woman - as she struggle through the hardships of family, love, class, and more.Before students jump into the novel, give them the opportunity to under the deeper meaning of certain themes and symbols via How to Read Literature like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster.The LessonBased on 45-minute class periods, students take about 4-days to complete this opening activity. The activi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
The Hate U Give: Group Research Presentation (with rubric)
This research presentation assignment is a great way for students to practice their researching skills, but also to delve into topics they will encounter while reading Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give. Students will research one of the following topics: Code-Switching/Double Consciousness, Black Panther Movement, Tupac Shakur, Police Brutality of Blacks in the United States, and Gang Culture in the United States. Student groups will create a 10 slide presentation. This assignment sheet gives speci
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Native American Creation Myth Comparison PPT
This presentation includes three comparison activities for Native American creation myths.
The first activity asks students to compare how each story exemplifies Native American storytelling. The second activity is a group activity in which students discuss and support ideas about personification and supernatural occurrences in creation myths. The last activity involves researching Native American cultures and creating a myth about the origin of something in nature.
Great resource for stud
Grades:
7th - 11th
Mythology Creation Myth
Printable, Step-by-Step instructions for students to follow in order to create a presentation (PowerPoint / KeyNote, Prezi, etc.) on Creation Myths.
Presentation Assignment INCLUDES a "Creation Myth Chart" for classmates to complete while their peers present!
Presentation Assignment INCLUDES a "Scoring Rubric"
Independent / Guided Work - ALL YOU DO IS GRADE!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Introduction to Shakespeare and Elizabethan England
This PowerPoint is a great introduction to a unit on Shakespeare. It gives historical information about the bard and Elizabethan England, along with several visuals. Also includes some introductory information about Romeo and Juliet.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
To Kill A Mockingbird Building Background Knowledge PPT
I've used this with my self-contained English class for 9th-12th. They enjoyed the visuals and the background knowledge before we jumped right into the text. You can have students do these themselves. You will have to open it up in Google Presentation.Get rid of the answers. Then post one for each student to have a copy of.I used this website for the resource: https://tokillamockingbirdwebquest.weebly.com/index.htmlor...You can do whole class presentation. You'll have to know your students to se
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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