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Elementary reading resources for Microsoft OneDrive on sale
Myths, Legends, Fables and Fairy Tales PowerPoint
Teaching Myths, Legends, Fables and Fairy Tales? This PowerPoint helps you teach folktales and traditional tales, like myths and fables, legends and tall tales, and fairy tales. The slides discuss differences between myths and legends, tall tales, fables, and fairy tales, and helps students understand the characteristics of each type of story. This digital resource works well for remote learning and in-person learning. It is a good resource for your oral tradition unit. Examples of famous tales
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Fairy Tales Resource Bundle
Test Taking Strategies PowerPoint for TEST PREP
Starting test prep? Teach these helpful test taking strategies! Effective student tips and tricks for taking and exceeding on state standards tests grades 4 to 7. Use this PowerPoint as a digital resource for all subjects preparing for standardized testing and state assessments. Includes different approaches that students can really use when they are taking a state test or an examination. Catchy phrases will help your students remember what to do when they may be feeling stressed. These are bas
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Middle School ELA Test Prep Bundle Grades 6 - 8
All About Penguins PowerPoint Fun Facts Informational Text
Penguins Fun Facts PowerPoint. Read the informational text all about penguins and learn all about these flightless birds and the various different species of penguins; what they eat, how they stay warm, etc. Nonfiction text for reading practice. If you are using a penguin theme in your classroom or need to read more nonfiction, learn about penguins this winter! This digital resource includes fun facts about the life of a penguin and provides a study of different kinds of penguins which can be u
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1st - 4th
Literary Elements of a Short Story PowerPoint
Literary Elements PowerPoint on literary terms and the main short story parts including characters, plot, conflict, setting, theme, resolution, denouement. This digital resource explains the critical elements of a short story and specific knowledge (like plot diagram, types of conflict) that students need to be able to identify when they read, as well as incorporate into their own writing. Short quiz on story elements at the end for assessment. Project on your whiteboard or print out the print f
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Literary Terms - Story Elements BUNDLE
The Cay PowerPoint Introduction
The Cay Introduction PowerPoint is an engaging and interactive preview of The Cay by Theodore Taylor. If you are reading The Cay, this digital resource introduces students to the setting, characters, plot, theme and vocabulary, and builds background knowledge needed to comprehend the book. Great book for hurricane season. Students can discuss with partners how they would survive on a desert island in severe weather. They can also write about this and share with each other. Then discuss how dif
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4th - 7th
Also included in: The Cay by Theodore Taylor Bundle - Novel Unit
Symbolism PowerPoint - Increase Reading Comprehension
What is Symbolism PowerPoint? Increase reading comprehension. Understanding symbolism in literature, including definition of a symbol, recognition of symbolic pictures, how symbolism affects reading comprehension, and a step-by-step guide to identifying symbols in a story or other literary text, which can be used as a practice activity with the story you are reading. Did you know that you can use PowerPoints like this in Zoom for distance learning? You can also share with your students in OneDri
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Literary Terms - Story Elements BUNDLE
Analogies PowerPoint and Easel Assessment
Analogies Interactive PowerPoint. What is an analogy and how do you solve one? This presentation defines what an analogy is, how they are written, and what relationships to look for when solving analogous pairs. There are 10 practice analogies for students, with answers and explanations. The guided practice helps students develop critical thinking skills and prepares them for standardized tests. Use on a whiteboard or on Chromebooks. Great to use at the end of the year before summer break or for
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5th - 8th
Rikki Tikki Tavi PowerPoint Preview, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Response
Rikki Tikki Tavi PowerPoint. Preview and respond to the short story Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling with this presentation. Introduces vocabulary with definitions, plot diagram, literary elements, anticipation guide, author biography and background information, strategies for reading short stories, comprehension check, and writing responses. Cobra and mongoose facts and photos, a link to the story and a National Geographic video clip of a mongoose encounter with a cobra. This is an engaging
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Rikki Tikki Tavi Bundle with Easel Activities
Nonfiction Text Structure PowerPoint with Printable Graphic Organizers
Nonfiction Text Structure PowerPoint. Clearly describes nonfiction organizational patterns or informational text structure. 6 different text structures, including cause and effect, comparison/contrast, and sequence, question and answer, problem and solution, and description. The slides discuss each structure separately and offer what signal words to look for in each type of text. A printable graphic organizer accompanies each type of structure. Supports Common Core State Standards for Reading I
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Nonfiction Vocabulary and Structure Bundle - Grades 4 - 8
All About Polar Bears PowerPoint Informational Text Fun Facts
Polar Bears PowerPoint. Engaging fun facts and interesting informational reading students enjoy. Great addition to an arctic animals unit. Nonfiction informational text on polar bear size, adaptations, diet, cubs, global warming and the polar bear environment. Learn about these artic animals in a fun presentation with animated clips. Includes a link to what a polar bear sounds like, a printable review sheet for a quick quiz or assessment and three activities. Has book suggestions for further rea
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1st - 4th
Mythology PowerPoint - What Everyone Should Know From A-Z with Easel Assessment
Mythology PowerPoint - What Everyone Should Know From A-Z PowerPoint and Easel Assessment. Slides on what is a myth, classical mythology, and the main characters and myths of Greek and Roman mythology. Photos of statues and ruins, coins and ancient art, as well as interesting facts about the gods, goddesses, and heroes of ancient Greece. Build background knowledge before starting any mythology unit. 69 informational slides, 50 question/answer slides, and 25 Easel Assessment pages.Includes inform
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5th - 8th
Peak by Roland Smith PowerPoint Introduction
Peak by Roland Smith Introductory PowerPoint Presentation. 34 slides. This book is a fiction story about a boy who climbs Mt. Everest. The PowerPoint introduces students to the novel Peak by Roland Smith. Information about the author of the book, an overview of the plot, a list of main characters, slides on setting (the Woolworth building, Bangkok, Everest and base camp), themes, and a few important vocabulary words to get started. The last slide has students make a prediction about the book and
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5th - 8th
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New Year Around the World PowerPoint
Happy New Year 2024! This is a New Year Around the World presentation is all about New Year’s traditions, which is fun to learn about after winter break. PowerPoint on traditions and customs of the New Year's holiday in 22 different countries: United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Wales, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Japan, China, Vietnam, Australia, India, Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Good for first day back from break and will be one
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Geography PowerPoint Bundle with Christmas and New Year Around the World
The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes PowerPoint Poetry Study
The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes is a classic ghost story that students love. Middle school students enjoy reading "The Highwayman" at Halloween. Digital resource has slides on characters, vocabulary, and literary elements such as figurative language and sound devices included. Has an activity for sequencing the events in the plot. Great poetry analysis and word study for October. The narrative poem is shown as a verse per slide. Students can take turns reading, or if you have an audio, have them
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
Maniac Magee Quiz Show PowerPoint Game
Maniac Magee Game Show PowerPoint. Based on book by Jerry Spinelli. Figure out the question from the answer given. After you read the novel, review characters, plot, setting, etc. in a fun and engaging game (similar to the game show Jeopardy). It has the following character categories: Maniac Magee, Amanda Beale, Mars Bar, Two Mills, Grayson and the McNabs. All answers are worded as questions. Music and sound effects included. Game can also be used as a template, if you choose to change the ques
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4th - 7th
Lions PowerPoint - Informational Text and Fun Facts
Fun Facts About Lions PowerPoint. Read informational text and learn all about lions! 25 slides of interesting and engaging information about lions. Introduce an animal theme unit of study or when studying mammals. Lots of animated graphics. Nonfiction text for reading practice. Learn the differences between African lions and Asian lions. What do lions eat? Where do lions live? Fun anytime, and great for March, which comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Engage students and grab their a
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1st - 4th
Elephants PowerPoint - Informational Text and Fun Facts
Elephants - Fun Facts About Elephants PowerPoint. Read the informational text and learn about elephants! 26 slides. Fun facts about elephants you can use to introduce a jungle theme unit. Nonfiction text for reading practice with questions about key details. Learn the differences between African elephants and Asian elephants. What do elephants eat? Where do elephants live? Engage students and grab their attention, or build background knowledge for reading books with elephants, like Babar the El
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1st - 4th
Balloons over Broadway PowerPoint
This PowerPoint introduces Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet, a great Thanksgiving story. The book is about Tony Sarg, the inventor of the parade balloons. This PowerPoint will help you build background, learn about the author, and learn important vocabulary words for understanding. Includes links to a photo gallery of all the Macy's parades over the years, and a link to a read-aloud of the story. There are 10 slides with discussion questio
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3rd - 6th
Theodor Seuss Geisel Biography PowerPoint and Mini Book Author Study
PowerPoint of Theodor Seuss Geisel, also called Dr. Seuss, is a great activity for Read Across America Day, or as a supplement to your author study or unit on children's literature. A biography of the highlights of the life of Dr. Seuss, his childhood, his schooling, his interest in animals and drawing, and his accomplishments as a writer of children's beginner books, some of his awards and honors, Students will love learning about this great writer and author of famous and well-known books such
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1st - 4th
Swimmy by Leo Lionni Retelling Activity
Swimmy by Leo Lionni Retelling Activity. After reading the book, retell the story again with this “real life” underwater photo story. Project the story on your whiteboard or SMARTBoard, OR print out the slides. Your students will love to see Swimmy and his friends come to real life, and you can use it as a model for story retelling. Students can then retell their version of the story using ocean pictures. Includes 4 retelling printable worksheets. G8RCVRVUse this digital resource in Zoom for rem
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PreK - 2nd
The River by Gary Paulsen PowerPoint Introduction
Preview The River by Gary Paulsen with this PowerPoint. Give students the background knowledge they need to understand the setting of The River by Gary Paulsen. Many of my students from the South are not familiar with northern rivers and the hazards of the river environment. This presentation introduces students to the dangers that might face someone trying to survive on a raft on a northern river. This activates prior knowledge of students who have been on rivers, which will lead to some engagi
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4th - 7th
Thanksgiving Homophones Search PowerPoint and Worksheet
Thanksgiving Hunting Homophones PowerPoint and printable worksheet. A homophones search is a fun November activity; sure to be one of your favorite Thanksgiving activities. It's an interactive holiday story to read. Students look for two incorrect homophones on each slide. There are twenty homophones or homonyms to find in all, two on each slide, and then students check at the end. Fun and engaging, this original Thanksgiving story is about a little boy who travels across the country to visit h
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Activities Bundle Grades 3 - 6
George Washington's Breakfast by Jean Fritz PowerPoint
George Washington, the first President, is the namesake of one little boy, who wants to learn all about him, and especially what Washington had for breakfast. This PowerPoint will help you engage readers when you read the book George Washington's Breakfast by Jean Fritz. Great for President's Day, or when introducing research. The book is about a boy who is on a quest to find out what George Washington had for breakfast. Includes information and links about the author, vocabulary, comprehension
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3rd - 6th
A Christmas Truce PowerPoint Reader's Theater
A Christmas Truce PowerPoint Reader's Theater. 44 slides. Use this in the classroom or make it into a full production for Christmas. All about the spontaneous truce in the trenches during WWI where the British and German soldiers stopped fighting. Listen to the song "Christmas in the Trenches" as an introduction. Connect to Snoopy and the Red Baron's Christmas Truce. Play slides while students are reading printed cards as a production for parents or visitors. (We performed this for parents and i
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Christmas Activities BUNDLE - Fun ELA Resources Grades 4 - 7
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Word Hunts
Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.
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Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.
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Comparative Analysis
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