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High school close reading lectures
Poetry Terms Figurative Language Introduction Presentation for Literary Terms
Use this poetry terms presentation as an introduction to figurative language and literary devices commonly used in poetry. This is a must-have resource if you are introducing your poetry unit as it reviews the most commonly used poetry terms, literary devices, and figures of speech used by poets. After using this slideshow, your students will feel totally confident identifying and analyzing literary devices used in the poems they are reading. The poetry terms presentation guides students with
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7th - 10th
Reading Comprehension Skills Teaching Units, BUNDLE of Lessons
With this bundle of my complete teaching packs for the key reading anchor standards, you'll be set to provide your students with fundamental instruction that will ensure their success with demonstrating college and career level readiness of the anchor standards for reading. Using these skills-readiness teaching packs to cover specific standards in-depth - one standard at a time - builds a foundation all readers need. Then, students can dive into any text ready and able to fully comprehend and a
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7th - 10th
Romeo and Juliet- Guided Notes Handouts on All 5 Acts
Bundle of FIVE Guided Notes Handouts on each act of William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet!Each handout focuses on one act of the play and is comprehensive and detailed. In each document, 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. There are spaces for students to fill in the blanks and answer questions as the teacher
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Romeo and Juliet Bundle- Powerpoints, Guided Notes, Quizzes, and Test
Wuthering Heights Novel Pack
Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights is an astounding novel with a circular narrative, characters who are doubled and named after each other, and a heroine who doesn’t make it to the end of the story. At the center is Heathcliff. Heathcliff rocks the patriarchy. He's evil. He's dirty. He's dead sexy. The novel is supposed to be mean and dirty and rough. None of the characters are likeable. That's part of what makes it so unique. It also takes all the ideas the Romantics were so fond of—isolation, r
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre Introductory PowerPoint and Activity
Take your students on a virtual field trip to Haworth, England and the land of the Brontes, with this 37-slide introductory PowerPoint on Jane Eyre. This is the perfect introduction to your Jane Eyre unit plan. The PowerPoint covers the following topics:
• Cowan Bridge School (inspiration for the Lowood Institution in Jane Eyre)
• Haworth in the Bronte era (with personal pictures of the parsonage and town)
• An explanation of the Bronte name
• Bildungsroman
• Gothic literature
• Romanticism
• M
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Lord of the Flies Symbolism Lesson
This is a structured, 3-part lesson on symbol analysis (for beginners). The activity starts off with a mini lesson about symbolism and moves into group work (initiated by opening an envelope or brown lunch bag). Each student then writes an analysis paragraph, and the activity culminates with each group sharing out what they discovered. This packet contains a PowerPoint, objectives, step-by-step directions, all necessary handouts and note-taking guides, and a simple rubric. *Spoiler alert: Make s
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8th - 10th
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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
Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightning Thief Greek Mythology Notes
Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightning Thief Greek Mythology Notes: Designed to accompany the novel, this resource provides valuable context on the many references to Greek mythology woven throughout the story. From prominent figures to iconic places and captivating stories, students will gain insight into the significance of these mythology references, deepening their appreciation of the narrative. With clear explanations and engaging visuals, this presentation offers an immersive explor
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6th - 9th
Three Shades of John Donne - Metaphysical Poetry
This lesson set offers a mature look at the metaphysical poetry of John Donne. I expanded the lesson set available in the Prentice Hall/Pearson British Tradition textbook. Please note that this lesson set discusses, in part, Donne's focus on physical love by examining an excerpt (American conceit) from "His Mistress Going to Bed" and the entire text of "The Flea." The presentation of his sensual poetry is tastefully done and is presented as one portion of his entire body of work. Some schools co
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11th - 12th
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Words to Describe Tone and Mood
Students can use this handout to help them remember words to describe tone and mood.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Notice and Note Nonfiction Powerpoint
This powerpoint will help you teach the nonfiction signposts to your students. Has over 40 slides.
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6th - 12th
Gatsby and The American Dream: A Non-Fiction Lesson
One of the shifts in the Common Core State Standards is the focus on informational texts. As English teachers, many of us tend to overlook rich non-fiction that exists because fiction is such an important mainstay of our field. This lesson specifically focuses on the informational text standards, but it ties in with a beloved classic of literature, The Great Gatsby.This lesson asks students to question the idea of the American dream and read contemporary news and magazine articles on the topic
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11th - 12th
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Also included in: The Great Gatsby Unit Bundle
A Modest Proposal - Annotated Modernized Paraphrase
Your students will be masters of satire after they read and analyze Jonathan Swift's outrageous and historic essay A Modest Proposal. The heart of this product is an annotated paraphrase of the classic satirical essay, rewritten from the ground up for a modern high-school audience. Included in this document you will find:Context for A Modest Proposal: A thorough introduction to Swift, Swift's England, the form and function of satire, and how to read a satire for the author's true meaning. Thi
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Romeo and Juliet- Act 5 Guided Notes Handout
This handout provides detailed notes on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Act 5.The handout includes notes with fill in the blank spaces for students to complete, and a full set of notes for the teacher. 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 5 Guided Notes Powerpoint and Act 5 Quiz and Answer Key.Check out my Romeo and Juliet Bundle that contains Powerpoints, Guided No
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7th - 12th
Wordsworth's "Tintern Abbey" Annotation Activity
William Wordsworth's famous poem "Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey" is rich with nostalgia, nature and nuanced ideas. Students can hone their analytical skills with this gorgeous Romantic period English poem that expresses the poet's emotional response to a walk in the woods. This assignment is a fabulous formative assessment to see how students apply their knowledge of poetic devices and literary analysis.
For added enrichment, students may meet CCSS Speaking and Listening stand
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9th - 12th
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Pathos, Ethos & Logos: Mastering Rhetorical Analysis to Create Advertisements
Almost everywhere we look, there are everyday people, businesses, and politicians who are attempting to manipulate others with various arguments and advertisements. The only way to truly defend oneself from these persuasive attempts is to understand the use of emotional, character, and logical appeals (AKA Pathos, Ethos and Logos) at a deep level.
In this unit, your students will study the art of using emotional, character, and logical appeals to persuade others, culminating in a final cumulati
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9th - 12th
Shakespeare's Hamlet Introductory Presentation Activity
Start your unit on Shakespeare's play, Hamlet, off right with this 20-slide introductory presentation. Featuring personal photos from Kronborg Castle in Denmark (the inspiration for Elsinore), this engaging presentation covers everything your students need to know before beginning the play. Topics covered include:Shakespeare's inspiration for the playDenmark in Shakespeare's timePolitical climateDenmark at warCastle grounds (with reference to specific parts of the play)Role of womenElizabethan s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Notice & Note Fiction Powerpoint
This powerpoint is fully editable and will help you teach the signposts. Is over 100 slides and includes all 6 lessons. Now has VIDEO CLIPS!
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6th - 12th
The Writer's Voice: A PowerPoint
This presentation breaks down the writer's voice in a way that my students can truly understand. I teach seventh and eighth grade, but much of this can work for high-school students. I explain these choices and then show how they come together to make his or her style. The presentation focuses on the following: narrative tone; word choice; words with multiple meanings; denotation and connotation; dialogue; figurative language; and imagery. Each term is defined and then has an example, furth
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6th - 10th
Lord of the Flies Chapter Summaries and Analysis PPT
This presentation will guide you and your students through the reading of William Golding's Lord of the Flies chapter by chapter. It begins with a pre-reading discussion question, followed by an explanation of allegory as a literary concept, an overview of key characters and their symbolism, followed by a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. There are also two class discussion prompts at key points in the novel, as well as two prompts post-reading. The summaries and analysis are written in s
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Lord of the Flies Buzzing Unit Bundle!
Much Ado About Nothing- Guided Notes Handouts on All 5 Acts
Lesson Bundle: The collection of Guided Notes Handouts covers all 5 acts of William Shakespeare's comedy Much Ado About Nothing!Each handout is dedicated to one act of the play, and corresponds with the Much Ado About Nothing- Powerpoints on All 5 Acts which can be purchased together or by act below. Information on the handouts include: symbols, plot, major and minor characters, literary and dramatic devices, and quotations in context, and interpretation of character motives. Simply print out or
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7th - 12th
Citing Textual Evidence RL.10.1 Lesson and Practice EOC TEST Prep
I developed these slides so you didn't have to! Students in my 9th and 10th grade English classes regularly struggle with selecting the best textual evidence to support given responses to multiple choice questions.This slide deck teaches your students the importance of closely reading and annotating a text in order to make inferences and reviews methods of annotation as well as how to select the best evidence for multiple choice questions and constructed responses.Comes with two short practice
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9th - 12th
Kafka's The Metamorphosis Introductory Presentation & Activity
Start your unit on Kafka's The Metamorphosis with this 16-slide introductory PowerPoint, covering everything your students need to know before reading the novella. Featuring personal pictures of Prague and the Kafka Museum, the presentation also includes:Brief background information in Kafka's lifeKafka's writing styleNovella as a genreWhat is existentialismExistential concepts and prompts for students to consider while readingAnalysis of the titleDeep analysis of the first line, with questions
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9th - 12th
Women's History Month reading comprehension Research Project banners bundle
women's history month women's dayCelebrate the essence of Women's History Month with our captivating Research Project Banners, paying homage to extraordinary women who have shaped history. Dive into the compelling narratives of iconic figures like Frida Kahlo, whose art broke boundaries, Mother Teresa, the epitome of compassion, and Katharine Hepburn, a trailblazer in the world of cinema. Explore their remarkable contributions on banners that reflect the spirit and resilience of women throughout
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2nd - 12th
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