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Middle school literature scaffolded note microsofts
Canterbury Tales and Chaucer Background PPT and Guided Notes
I use the following PPT and Fill-in-the-Blank Notes (included in a zip file) to introduce The Canterbury Tales and Geoffrey Chaucer.
Included Information:
Background on Chaucer's Life
Background on the Tales themselves
Setting, Themes, Structure of The Canterbury Tales
Medieval Occupations and what they mean
Physical attributes seen in the Prologue and what they would mean to a medieval audience
The fill-in-the-blank notes are great; they keep students engaged, but they are brief enough that t
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Teaching Theme with Short Films
Save BIG on this product and more with Disney-Pixar Literacy Bundle!!This lesson plan acts as an introduction to theme and how to write theme statements. It teaches that theme is the message of the story, and not just one-word thematic concepts like "love" and "loss." References to Pixar and Pixar videos are woven throughout the lesson to optimize student engagement and understanding. Students practice turning the thematic concept of loss in the Toy Story trilogy into a more detailed theme state
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Disney-Pixar Literacy Bundle
Introduction to Gothic Literature | Intro to Gothic Lit
Included is a presentation on gothic literature--perfect for any teacher who is starting a short story unit on scary tales, such as "The Tell-Tale Heart," "Monkey's Paw," "The Black Cat," "The Landlady," and many more! This presentation includes a brief history of the horror genre and elements that encompass gothic literature. It also includes literary techniques used by authors to accomplish successful scary stories, such as irony, mood, foreshadowing, and imagery. Guided notes are included.You
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7th - 12th
Intro to Mystery Genre for Teens - Google Compatible and Differentiated
This resource will be under construction soon. Stay posted for updates!------ Introduce your students to the mystery genre with this 22 slide, Google Drive compatible Power Point, and fill-in-the-blank guided notes! The Power Point includes links to YouTube examples, while the fill-in-the-blank style notes are perfect for differentiation!INCLUDES: *22 slide PowerPoint for teaching*2 pages: guided notes and answer keySimply upload this PowerPoint to your Google Drive and open in Slides to keep th
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Types of Characters PowerPoint plus Guided Notes
This 14-slide PowerPoint uses clean and uncluttered slides to teach the basic types of characters. In addition to information on characters, the PowerPoint is structured to include guidance on taking notes in Cornell-method format. A two-page guided notetaking form is included that matches the format of the PowerPoint. Plus, you receive an eight-page set of 'talking points' that include additional information to share within your presentation.
What you receive in this zipped folder:
~ Slides
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Lucy Calkins Readers Workshop-Literary Essay Graphic Organizer Theme & Character
This graphic organizer can be used for a literary argumentative writing unit. The graphic organizer shows students how to plan and organize an argumentative essay with a thesis statement, reasons, evidence and analysis to support the claim.
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4th - 9th
The Outsiders Introduction PowerPoint & Quiz for Middle School ELA & Literature
Recently updated with a fun anime-style illustration of the characters.This PowerPoint serves as an in-depth and engaging way to introduce your students to The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.The presentation contains several sectionsNotes for the teacherPreview of Literary ConceptsConnections to Students' Prior KnowledgeBackground of the NovelPhotos of 1960's Tulsa, OklahomaOverview of the Literary Concepts in the novel: Genre, Setting, Plot, Themes, Point of View, SymbolismOverview of CharactersOverv
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6th - 8th
The Time Machine by HG Wells Teaching Resources- PPT, Guided Notes, and More
Included in this Bundle are the following resources to save you some time and enhance your teaching of The Time Machine!
1. Background PPT- have students complete the Guided Notes as you lecture.This powerpoint serves as a introduction to The Time Machine by HG Wells. Included in the 16 slides are:
A. Author Bio: Early Years, Personal Life, As a Writer
B Adaptations, including youtube links to trailers of 1960 and 2002 film versions
C. Historical/Political/Scientific Influences, particularly
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Introduction to the Historical Fiction Genre Lesson
Historical fiction is one of the most interesting literary genres, and it's important for students to be able to distinguish between it and nonfiction. One of the ways I help students to navigate and analyze texts intelligently is by providing direct instruction about each genre.
This historical fiction lesson contains :
1. a PPT minilesson for introducing the historical fiction genre, complete with examples using movie trailers and book trailers for historical fiction texts
2. guided notes f
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6th - 9th
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The House of the Scorpion: Teacher's Cornell Notes ALL Chapters
This is the Teacher's Version I created for the entire novel The House of the Scorpion. My students took Cornell Notes as they read, which consist of short key points in the left hand column, longer reading notes in the right hand column, and a 4-5 sentence summary in the bottom section.
My students grumbled at first about being asked to write notes for each chapter, but when it came time for quizzes and paper writing, they were amazed at how much better prepared they were. I find that with a l
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Grades:
8th - 10th
A Christmas Carol Background Info & Historical Context — Notes on Victorian Era
Before reading A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, you will want to familiarize your students with important concepts from the novella including author background information and historical context. In this pre-reading activity, teachers will use the Powerpoint presentation to teach students about numerous topics related to the novella and students will use a guided notes worksheet to copy necessary notes as well as participate in important discussions about the lesson.This lesson includes bac
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â A Christmas Carol Novel Study | Complete Unit Plan
What is a Vignette? (Presentation)
This is an awesome PowerPoint to introduce middle/high school students to vignettes and House on Mango Street!
Here are the notes that go along with it: What is a Vignette? Notes
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â House On Mango Street Bundle
Theme PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This updated 17-slide PowerPoint uses clean and uncluttered slides to introduce the literary element of theme. In addition to information on theme, the PowerPoint is structured to include guidance on taking notes in Cornell-method format. A guided notetaking form is included that matches the format of the PowerPoint.
This lesson is suitable for middle-school students or those who are just getting introduced to the idea of theme.
What you receive in this zipped folder:
A PowerPoint present
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Theme, Types of Characters, Plot Structure PowerPoint + Notes BUNDLE
This bundle includes three PowerPoints, three sets of guided notes, and three sets of teacher talking points for the literary elements of
~ Theme
~ Plot Structure
~ Types of Characters
These PowerPoints are crafted in a clear and uncluttered manner to show beautifully on a Smartboard or other projection system without the distraction of animations or fussy transitions.
Guided note-taking forms in Cornell format follow the structure of each presentation. The presentation has words in bright c
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Grades:
6th - 12th
McCarthyism and The Salem Witch Trials/ The Crucible- Webquest
This webquest is designed to give students background information relating to the concepts of McCarthyism and the Salem Witch Trials. I utilized this lesson prior to beginning to read "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. It requires students to read several articles, complete Cornell notes and a graphic organizer , which are included. Teachers can use a student discussion (fish bowl, Socratic Seminar) following this activity as a formal assessment.
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8th - 12th
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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
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Romeo and Juliet Bundle- Powerpoints, Guided Notes, Quizzes, and Test
Irony Types: Situational, Dramatic, and Verbal - Lesson, Examples, and Quiz
This product includes a lesson on the three types of irony, a graphic organizer for notes, a quiz on irony, and an answer key.
Grades:
7th - 10th
The Contender Chapter Cloze Activities
This document contains a summarizing cloze activity for each chapter in Robert Lipsyte's The Contender. The activity is excellent for students to use either as a review of the chapters or for struggling students to use as a scaffolding reading strategy.
The Contender Chapter Cloze Activities by Marsha Mentzer is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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7th - 9th
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Teaching Theme Differentiated Unit for Middle School - Main Idea
Use this complete and easy-to-use unit to teach your Middle School students to determine the theme in a text with ease! Everything you need to teach this concept as well as reteach or enrich it is included in this standards-based unit with BUILT-IN differentiation!What's included:TEACH:✅ A video to use an introduction to the unit ✅ EDITABLE lesson plans✅ Teacher script for each day✅ Vocabulary Worksheets for these words: inference, drawn, theme, central idea, cite, evidence, objective, summar
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Central Idea Main Idea Central Message Theme PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Romeo and Juliet- Act 4 Guided Notes Handout
This handout offers Detailed notes on Act 4 of William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet!Handout includes full notes with fill in the blank spaces for students to complete, and a completed set of notes for the teacher's reference. 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 4 Guided Notes Powerpointand myRomeo and Juliet Quiz on Act 4 and Answer Key.Check out my Romeo and Jul
Grades:
7th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet- Act 3 Guided Notes Handout
Detailed guided notes to assist students as they study Romeo and Juliet, Act 3.Guided Notes provide a summary of each scene in Act 3, as well as famous quotes and follow up questions. Download includes scaffolded notes with fill in the blank spaces for students to fill in information. Also included is a completed set of notes for the teacher's reference. This handout is the companion of my Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Guided Notes Powerpoint, as well as the Romeo and Juliet Quiz on Act 3 and Answer Ke
Grades:
7th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet- Act 1, Scene 1 Guided Notes Handout
Excellent resource for the first lesson on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 1! Introduce students to Shakespearean characters, plot, and terminology in the first scene of this tragedy.Guided Notes Handout cover setting, literary devices, the initial conflict between the Montagues and Capulets, and Shakespearean language. Download includes guided notes with spaces for students to fill in the blanks. Also included is a completed set of notes with all information filled in for t
Grades:
7th - 12th
Teaching Theme in Literature - Lesson and Cloze Notes Graphic Organizer
This is a great resource to introduce your students to Theme. This product includes a presentation lesson on what universal theme is and how to find it in literature. Your students will fill in cloze notes to complete the lesson. Also included are practice questions that require students to find theme in some of the most popular animated films.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Point of View and the Unreliable Narrator
This is notes teaching point of view/perspective in narrative writing with a focus on unreliable narrators. Students are given the signs to look for in a text that the person may not be telling an accurate version of events. At the end of the notes, students are given a journal opportunity to process their notes and apply them in their writing. In my classroom, I use this with the story "Charles" by Shirley Jackson where students annotate and look for the signs listed in the notes.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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