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Free middle school literature lectures
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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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
Story Elements & Plot Structure Slides
I created this slideshow to use with my middle schoolers as we review story elements and the parts of a plot diagram! I read the short story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros after reviewing each slide and filled out a plot diagram as a class to show comprehension.
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4th - 8th
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
Four Types of Conflict--Mini Lesson
Mini lesson covering the four types of conflict found in literature. This mini lesson includes internal and external conflict, man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. nature, man vs. society, definitions, examples, and video links.
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6th - 10th
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The Cask of Amontillado - Edgar Allan Poe
In iClassics we have invented a new way of reading, enjoyable and surprising. The original texts are accompanied by illustrations, music and animations to immerse yourself in the story.
These exercises are based on iPoe Collection Vol.3, one of our AppBooks of Immersive Reading.
We make the Classics more enjoyable for Students and reduce the challenges of teaching them for Educators!
(more info www.iclassicsedu.com)
RESOURCES - ACTIVITIES
• Character Analysis
• Matching Exercise
• Quizzes
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
A Midsummer Night's Dream Introduction Handout
New to Shakespeare? No problem! The play, A Midsummer Night's Dream is a perfect introduction! Use this handout to give a basic history of the play and an explanation for how to read this "stuff". Additionally, some important quotes from A Midsummer Night's Dream are included. These quotes from A Midsummer Night's Dream are also on my final test.
Grades:
6th - 10th
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
"Speech to the Young..." by Gwendolyn Brooks Lesson
This slide deck contains a lesson on "Speech to the Young: Speech to the Progress-Toward" by Gwendolyn Brooks. To accompany this lesson, students will need a copy of the poem, a pen or pencil, and a highlighter. This slide deck contains engaging slides with teacher's notes on possible responses and differentiation ideas.
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6th - 12th
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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
Literary Devices PowerPoint 6th Grade English Literature
A basic PowerPoint which focuses on imagery, hyperbole, analogies (metaphor and similes), onomatopoeia, alliteration, repetition, and idioms.
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5th - 7th
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
Poetry vs. Prose Lecture Notes
This resource will serve as an excellent tool for students to easily identify the similarities and differences between prose and poetry.
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6th - 10th
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Vocabulary PPT
All the vocabulary for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in one powerpoint. Great to preview vocabulary before reading each chapter.
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3rd - 7th
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Annabel Lee - Edgar Allan Poe
In iClassics we have invented a new way of reading, enjoyable and surprising. The original texts are accompanied by illustrations, music and animations to immerse yourself in the story.
These exercises are based on iPoe Collection Vol.1, one of our AppBooks of Immersive Reading.
We make the Classics more enjoyable for Students and reduce the challenges of teaching them for Educators!
(more info www.iclassicsedu.com)
RESOURCES - ACTIVITIES
• Character Analysis
• Matching Exercise
• Quizzes
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
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RECULL DE 16 POEMES CATALANS SOBRE EL TEMPS
RECULL DE 16 POEMES EN CATALÀ SOBRE EL TEMPSVols incloure la poesia a les teves classes i no et decideixes a fer el pas?Aquí tens un recull de 16 poemes sobre el temps meteorològic de diferents nivells (curts, llargs, vocabulari fàcil, vocabulari mitja) que t'ajudaran a fomentar la lectura en els teus alumnes. Aquests poemes són una gran tria.Conté:- 16 poemes Treballar la poesia a educació primària és important. La poesia estimula la creativitat dels alumnes, fomentant la seva capacitat d'expr
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1st - 6th
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Introduction to Ancient Greek Mythology Student Notes
Guided notes to be used with my Introduction to Ancient Greek Mythology Presentation, which is available for $4: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Introduction-to-Ancient-Greek-Mythology-Presentation-2610793
Introduce your students to Greek Mythology including background on the Ancient Greek people, brief outline of Greek creation myth, a few well-known creatures of mythology, characteristics of Olympians, description of 16 gods and goddesses.
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6th - 12th
History of the English Language (Presentation and Guided Notes) Shakespeare
This is a fun and interactive presentation on the History of the English Language. Starting with Latin and progressing through Old English, Middle English, and Early Modern English. It uses videos and timelines to help students comprehend what they are learning.
Students work through the presentation with a handout for guided note taking as well as translating texts from popular sources.
Includes Examples from Horace, Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, and Romeo and Juliet.
Student activity on sla
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7th - 12th
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Story Elements Presentation
Here is a list of the slide titles included in the powerpoint:
-Characters
-Setting
-Plot: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
-Theme
-Conflict
-Point of View
-Tone
-Audience
-Author's Purpose
The final slide asks students to summarize Goldilocks and the Three Bears thinking of the previous slides
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
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5th - 8th
Sonnet 18 line by line notes.
This document is a detailed analysis on William Shakespeare's Sonnet 18. This can be used as teacher notes or used as printable material for students to work from.
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8th - 12th
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Imagery, Metaphors, and Similes
This PowerPoint presentation and reading activity introduces students to imagery, metaphor, and simile. Through some direct instruction, examples, and partner-reading, students will be able to define and identify imagery and which of the five senses are evoked. Lesson designed by Valerie Kittell.
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7th - 10th
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