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Common Core RL.9-10.2 lectures
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Short Story Slides, Assignments, and Activities
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Short Story Slides, Assignments, and Activities: Engage your middle and high school students with Shirley Jackson's compelling short story, The Lottery, using this comprehensive resource designed to engage your students. Included are presentation slides to guide the lesson, reading analysis questions to deepen understanding, a symbolism assignment to enhance critical thinking and a video comparison assignment for added context. Additionally, students will have th
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8th - 12th
Great Gatsby Unit Plan, FOUR FULL WEEKS of Dynamic Lessons, Great Gatsby, CCSS
Make your Great Gatsby unit the favorite of the year with this MASSIVE bundle of materials that will take your class through FOUR FULL WEEKS OF COMPLETE LESSONS covering F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel. Everything you’ll need is here; just add a class set of The Great Gatsby novels and you’re good to go.This HUGE bundle includes:• A day-by-day calendar to follow with helpful details and nightly homework assignments (read this file first when you open the bundle) (2-page PDF)• An introductory
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10th - 12th
The Raven, Edgar Allan Poe, Interactive Poetry Activity, PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Make Edgar Allan Poe’s classic poem, “The Raven,” come alive for your students with this 44-slide lecture and five pages of lesson materials that include detailed directions, a full-text version of Poe's gothic poem, links to a high-quality audio version, "Faux Poe" creative writing assignment, and answer key. The interactive lecture (Prezi, PDF, and Google Slides versions included) inspires students to dig back into the text, think critically, and decode Poe’s structure and technique.These mate
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8th - 11th
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Hamlet, Introduction to Shakespeare's Hamlet, Introductory Prezi & Google Slides
Grab every eye in the room with this 30-slide lecture (downloads in Prezi, Google Slides, and PDF versions) that provides all of the background information your class will need as you launch your study of William Shakespeare’s classic play, The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.The presentation includes a quickwrite topic that will help make Hamlet’s situation relevant to your students (15 minutes for writing and discussion). Then, launch into the 30-minute lecture which covers the time perio
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Necklace, Guy de Maupassant Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Apps
Use the classic short story, “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This two-day lesson plan includes a full-text copy of this public domain story, an 8-question student handout (with detailed answer key, of course), an interactive slide lecture (both Prezi Next and Google Slides versions included) to help your students learn how to analyze text as they connect the author’s setting to the character development of Mathilde Loisel, and an opt
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8th - 11th
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To Kill a Mockingbird, Lecture Slides + Quickwrite to Launch Harper Lee’s Novel
Grab every eye in the room with this 30-slide lecture that provides all of the background information your class will need as you launch your study of Harper Lee’s classic American novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Downloads in Prezi, PDF, and Google Slides versions.The presentation includes a quickwrite topic that will help make To Kill a Mockingbird’s characters and themes relevant to your students (15 minutes for writing and discussion). Then, launch into the 30-minute lecture which covers Harper
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8th - 11th
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Othello Introduction and Discussion Questions PowerPoint
Introducing Othello, Iago, and Shakespearean tragedy to your class?Included in this 25 slide PowerPoint presentation is a comprehensive background overview of William Shakespeare's Othello. It includes definitions for tragedy, flawed hero, hubris, tragic flaw and more. The setting, character types (Venetians vs. Moors), and the culture for women and race in Shakespeare's time are also discussed.The last five slides include pre-discussion questions and topics to discuss, such as quotes and chara
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8th - 12th
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Lord of the Flies Introduction PowerPoint
Need a good lecture to introduce your Lord of the Flies Novel unit?Included in this 15 slide PowerPoint of the Lord of the Flies is a background for the author, William Golding, the WWII historical perspective and allusions from today's pop culture, an introduction to the characters and themes to look for while reading, symbolism in the book and the literary elements used by Golding. I have also included guiding questions to start discussion with your readers, such as "Does every human being ha
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6th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby Theme, Motif and Chapter Notes PowerPoint
"Can't relive the past? Why, of course you can!"--Jay GatsbyNeed discussion and lecture notes for your novel? Included is a 99 page PowerPoint covering all facets of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Roaring Twenties American novel, The Great Gatsby. Subjects covered include Themes, Characterization, Symbols, Motifs, Issues from the time period, and a complete summary of each chapter with analysis discussion points. Each chapter has evidence (direct quotes) that lends to discussion of themes and charact
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6th - 12th
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Identifying Theme PowerPoint Lesson with Quiz
Looking for a PowerPoint lesson teaching students what the theme of a story is and explaining how to identify it?Included is an 11 slide presentation defining theme and further breaking theme into stated and implied definitions. The PowerPoint also includes practice problems to define examples of theme. An Answer Key slide is provided for your reference. Great for both Informational and Literary texts, fiction and nonfiction practice! ************************************************************
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6th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet PowerPoint: Tragedy, Themes, Motifs and Irony
Looking for a strong introduction or conclusion to your Romeo and Juliet unit?This 46 page PowerPoint defines several literary elements, including tragedy, motif, and irony, and gives examples of each from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The themes of love, fate, light and dark, and the individual versus society are thoroughly explored as well. Use this PowerPoint while teaching from act to act, or to summarize great points as a review before unit closure!******************************
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6th - 12th
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Hatchet Analysis Notes - Presentation Analyzing Literary Devices - Gary Paulsen
Hatchet Analysis Notes Presentation will help you review the most important literary devices in Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. This 30-slide PowerPoint presentation shares some of the most important literary elements in the novel organized by chapter. The notes address setting, conflict, theme, characterization, and more. The notes can be used for students to copy, or they can be used as discussion starters. After using this presentation, your students will have a much deeper understanding of the nove
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Hatchet Unit Plan - Gary Paulsen Novel Study Reading Unit
The Scarlet Letter Themes and Student Notes PowerPoint
Need discussion notes to end your unit on Nathaniel Hawthorne's Gothic novel, The Scarlet Letter?Included is a 30 page PowerPoint covering themes and briefly summarizing each chapter of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic American novel, The Scarlet Letter. Subjects covered include Themes of alienation, guilt, pride, Allegories and Symbolism, even notes on the Author with quick chapter discussion points. This PowerPoint completes your unit lecture notes for you!*************************************
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7th - 12th
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Objective Summary for Literary Texts - Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then
PowerPoint provides notes (how-to) for writing an objective summary for literary texts. This PowerPoint provides the "Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then" method of summary writing. After the notes, you can read a short story or picture book to complete a "SWBST" graphic organizer together as a class for practice. If you purchase the PowerPoint, you can message me and I will send you the guided notes word document that accompanies these notes.
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4th - 10th
The Handmaid's Tale Companion: Extensive Chapter-by-Chapter Study Guide
By far the most comprehensive study guide available on The Handmaid's Tale — much greater detailed than SparkNotes, CliffNotes, LitCharts, or any other online guide. (This took me four years to complete!) The chapter-by-chapter literary guide is written as if I’m having a conversation with students about the novel. I was teaching the book for the fourth year just as the pandemic hit, so I started a series of typed notes in lieu of classroom discussions. As the notes kept expanding, I rewrote it
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Elements of a Story | Short Story Introduction
Break down the story elements with this great resource! These notes cover everything students need to know about the story elements. Great for short story units! In addition to the presentation, there are scaffolded notes for students and completed notes for teachers.Literary Terms Covered: - Plot - Setting (Location & Time) - Mood - Points of View (Five major types) - Characters (All different types) - Conflict (Types and kinds) - ThemeLooking for some short story units with minimal prep?
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7th - 12th
Old Man and the Sea Themes, Symbols, and Heroes PowerPoint
Hemingway's classic novel tells a story of man vs. nature; however, the internal conflicts Santiago has with himself make this book a must for students to read!Included is a 16 slide PowerPoint presentation covering themes, major symbols, the tone and point of view- even slides on Hemingway's Code Hero and Christ-figure symbolism that further explores Santiago. Good to use for an introduction or a great conclusion to your book discussion on Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea.Have students expl
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6th - 12th
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Julius Caesar Acts 1-3 Introduction Slideshows and Study Guides
Students will explore the first three acts of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar with these study guides.
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8th - 12th
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Canterbury Tales Prologue Unit - Editable - Print & Digital - Medieval Period
The Canterbury Tales General Prologue - Teaching Unit - EditableThis Editable Teaching Unit on the General Prologue of The Canterbury Tales is a NO-PREP 10-day unit for teaching Chaucer's introduction. With an introductory slideshow on Chaucer, the Prologue Structure, Framed Narratives, and Satire, you can provide background to prepare students for reading. Other resources include a note-taking booklet on the pilgrims, pilgrim analysis guides with critical thinking questions, informational and m
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9th - 12th
Canterbury Tales Characters PowerPoint
Get your students excited about The Canterbury Tales with this Introduction to Characters PowerPoint presentation!Included in this 30 slide presentation are detailed descriptions for the prominent characters found in Canterbury Tales. These slides are a good introduction for starting students into reading of some of Chaucer's greatest characters:*Knight *Merchant*Squire *Oxford Cleric*Yeoman *Sergeant at the Law*Prioress
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9th - 12th
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Intro to Magical Realism - Google Slides - Editable - A Man With Enormous Wings
Need an introduction to your new Magical Realism unit or mini-unit? Check out this Google Slides deck perfect to get you started! This slide deck includes:Rules of the magic realism genreHyperlink to video with examples in moviesLiterary Analysis Activity identifying the key characteristicsAnswers to the Analysis ExamplesActivity for students to create their own example and share with a partner to ensure accuracy as well as information on the relevance of this genreHyperlink to the Magical Reali
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Southern Gothic Literature slides choiceboard graphic organizer digital resource
Engage your AP and diverse learners alike with "Southern Gothic Literature" resource pack! Perfectly tailored for high school AP classes and adaptable for varying student abilities.31 slides to introduce the genre and provide examples, including a choiceboard 2 page graphic organizer, answer keys for all 5 stories Ready for seamless integration into your Google Classroom or preferred Learning Management System (LMS), this resource is a comprehensive toolkit for a rich and engaging exploration o
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Medieval Ballads - Middle Ages - British Literature - 5 Ballads & Introduction
This set of lessons on Medieval Ballads for the Middle Ages in British Literature includes an introductory slideshow and five ballads: “Lord Randall,” “Edward, Edward,” “Get Up and Bar the Door,” “Barbara Allen,” and “Sir Patrick Spens.”What's Included:INTRODUCTION SLIDESHOW: Present slideshow to students on the characteristics of Medieval Ballads. Distribute “Is It a Ballad?” cards to students. Assign them to find song lyrics to their favorite songs and determine if they are ballads.QUESTIONS F
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9th - 12th
The Scarlet Letter Chapter Discussion Notes PowerPoint
Need discussion and lecture notes for Nathaniel Hawthorne's Gothic novel, The Scarlet Letter?Included is a 30 page PowerPoint covering all facets of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic American novel, The Scarlet Letter. Subjects covered include Themes, Symbols, Hawthorne and The Custom House, and a brief summary of each chapter with quick discussion points. This PowerPoint leads every day's discussion for you!*****************************************************************************If you like
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7th - 12th
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