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Close reading Common Core RL.9-10.3 lectures
Literary Device Mini Lesson: Conflict Types Presentation and Writing Assignment
Enhance your classroom's literary analysis skills with this comprehensive conflict resource!This thoughtfully crafted product is designed to empower students to master the complexities of internal and external conflicts in literature and can be used as an introduction to conflict or a refresher lesson.Here's what this Literary Device Mini Lesson on Conflict Types has to offer: Informative Presentation: Dive deep into the types of conflict with a visually appealing and content-rich presentation.
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6th - 12th
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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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: Thematic Introduction (Pre-Reading Handout)
This four-page handout introduces students to the themes which are most prominent in Mary Shelley's literary masterpiece, Frankenstein (1818). By having your students read and discuss this thematic introduction together, you will have them captivated by the complex questions invoked by Frankenstein before they open the novel's cover.Mary Shelley's Frankenstein asks a series of profound questions about human nature. Are human beings inherently benevolent or malevolent? Are humans better off when
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Reading Literature EOC test Prep review digital resource English 2
I developed these resources as part of an EOC review boot camp at the end of the semester prior to exams. I have used this resource for both in-class and after school review sessions. Ready to plug and play in your Google classroom or LMS of choice, this informational text review lesson includes:48 instructional slides reviewing key concepts of reading literaturetonewriting objective summaryanalyzing themecentral idea/main ideaobjective summarycharacter analysiscontext cluesanalyzing text stru
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9th - 10th
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Also included in:Â English 2 EOC Bootcamp Standardized Test Review Digital Resources
The Great Gatsby, chapters 8 & 9 - class discussion and lecture
This is a powerpoint lecture/discussion covering the last two chapters of The Great Gatsby. "It provides a close reading of the text, as well as analysis of the content. Topics covered include a continuing discussion and analysis of Nick's narrative style, as well as whether or not he is an unreliable narrator. Students will consider his relationship with Gatsby, as well as Nick's judgments of the other characters in the novel. There is also an examination of Fitzgerald's sudden shift to 3rd per
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10th - 12th
Intro to Ayn Rand & Anthem plus Guided Notes Mini Bundle
Includes intro to Ayn Rand (Who Was Ayn Rand?) and the novella Anthem along with Guided Notes handouts for student note taking. Covers Ayn Rand's childhood and life, Russian Revolution and birth of communism in Russia, and close reading activity and Writing into the Day prompt.
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9th - 12th
Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 1: Introduction to Storytelling
Hi! I'm Livia Blackburne, author of the NY Times bestselling young adult novel Midnight Thief. In July of 2015, I ran a week long creative writing camp for middle and high school students. We had a ton of fun, and the students wrote some great short stories and novellas! After the camp, I revised my materials and expanded them for other teachers to use.
Lesson one is a bird's eye view of storytelling. Why do we tell stories in the first place? What makes a good story? How do you become a bet
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
A Doll's House, Act I Power Point lecture/curriculum notes
This is a powerpoint lecture for Ibsen's A Doll's House, Act I. The focus of the lecture is primarily analysis of character - a careful look at actions and words - the importance of close reading, the dangers of first impressions, and the development of character in Act I. Discussion is based on quotes with an analysis of surface impression as opposed to deeper meaning. Students will learn to make inferences about characters words and actions and to apply those inferences as the play develops an
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9th - 12th
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Lecture and Discussion for The Great Gatsby, chapters 4 and 5 - power point
This powerpoint lecture/discussion is designed to be both a review and an analysis of chapters 4 and 5 of The Great Gatsby. It also serves as a launching pad from which students can discuss and analyze the text for themselves. Topics include the following: character development, theme, narrative style and narrative device, unreliable narrator, symbol and motif, pop culture and allusion, and the treatment of race in these two chapters. This lesson provides an in-depth and comprehensive analysis o
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10th - 11th
The Great Gatsby, Chapter One, a powerpoint discussion/lecture
This is a powerpoint lecture/discussion on chapter one of The Great Gatsby. It pays close attention to characters as they are introduced, and also suggests analysis on Nick's observations. In particular, Nick's personality is looked at closely, as is his method of narration. A review of 1st person point of view is included, as well as the unreliable narrator, and the question is raised as to whether or not Nick might be an unreliable narrator. A brief comparison of Nick with his creator is also
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10th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Analysis Powerpoint
Use this powerpoint to really engage students in the study of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, supported by film images from Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film version. Make studying Shakespeare interesting with the film images and analysis linked to key quotes from Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. This resource is a great introduction to the play and summary tool in preparation for an essay or examination.This 24 slide powerpoint includes:Key scenes and moments from the whole playClear slide titles that su
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Romeo and Juliet Bundle: Analysis Powerpoint + Essay Paragraph Planner
Independent Book Unit & Literary Analysis Essay – Online, Hybrid, or In-Person!
Adaptability, flexibility, and resourcefulness are three essentials for the 2020-2021 school year, and this independent book and literary analysis essay unit combines all three! In this seven-week unit, students select and read their own independent books based on their interests, abilities, and available books (at home, in school, and/or in their community), then learn step-by-step how to write a literary analysis essay using their book. The beauty of this unit is that it works with any book –
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6th - 12th
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Analyzing Narrative Details
This lesson will help students to learn the fundamentals of a narrative. Students will learn story elements, text structure, point of view, and author's purpose. The lesson also provides video links to support the skills.
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4th - 12th
The Great Gatsby, Powerpoint Discussion Lecture, Chapter 3
This is a powerpoint lecture/discussion focusing on chapter three of The Great Gatsby. In this discussion, close attention is paid to Gatsby's party, in particular the significance of the party itself, as well as the guests in attendance and the overall representation of the time period. Discussion also considers our first introduction to Gatsby, Nick's first impressions of the man, and the prevailing gossip that is discussed at the party. Students will continue to assess Nick Carraway as a char
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10th - 12th
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Intro to Ayn Rand and the novella Anthem
Introduce your students to Ayn Rand, the Russian Revolution, the birth of communism in Russia, and the novella Anthem. Provide background knowledge and historical context for reading as well as help students understand the political and personal events that shaped Rand's thinking. Close reading exercise and Writing Into the Day prompt included as well.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Intro to Ayn Rand & Anthem plus Guided Notes Mini Bundle
Objective-Tactic Guided Reading Analysis Strategy For Drama, Plays, & Dialogue
This lesson teaches & practices an analysis strategy, objective-tactic scene analysis, as a guided reading strategy to help students comprehend & analyze character interaction-heavy scenes like in dramas & plays. Uses gradual release apprenticeship teaching model as well as opportunities for writer's notebook work & independent reading practice.Includes:Teacher InstructionsLink to Oedipus excerptEditable "Lecture" Slides that include:Strategy explanation & guiding questions1
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Reading a Drama/Play Unit Bundle (featuring Oedipus excerpts)
Powerpoint Lecture/Discussion, The Great Gatsby, chapter 2
This is a powerpoint lecture/discussion focusing on chapter 2 of The Great Gatsby. This lecture/discussion will center on the following elements presented in this chapter: the Valley of Ashes as an extended metaphor depicting the pessimism of literary modernism, character development and analysis, symbolism analysis, and an in-depth consideration of Nick with primary consideration of his narration and whether or not is a reliable narrator. Some discussion of Nick's sexuality is also considered
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10th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby Chapter One Close reading notes
This product is an 8-page chart that analyzes all major aspects of Chapter One line by line. It is intended as the basis for a lecture or to prepare an instructor to teach a lesson on Chapter One of the novel.
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Color-Blocking Guided Reading Annotation Strategy For Drama, Plays, & Dialogue
This lesson teaches & practices an annotation strategy, color-blocking lines, as a guided reading strategy to help students comprehend & analyze dialogue-heavy scenes like in dramas & plays. Uses gradual release apprenticeship teaching model as well as opportunities for writer's notebook work & independent reading practice.Includes:Teacher InstructionsWriting Prompt PrintableLink to Oedipus excerptEditable "Lecture" Slides that include:Strategy explanation & guiding questions
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Reading a Drama/Play Unit Bundle (featuring Oedipus excerpts)
Revision pack for 'The Merchant of Venice': 17 pages of detail
Packed full of character overviews key quotations to learn and key points. Saves a lot of time and covers things thoroughly.
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9th - 12th
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Villains in 'The Merchant of Venice'
Focus work on villainy in this Shakespearean play. In-depth slideshow which covers the play's key points, introduces questions, and offers students focus activities and follow-up questions to work through.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â 'The Merchant of Venice': bundle 2
Guided Notes for Intro to Ayn Rand & Anthem
Guided Notes Handout for the Intro to Ayn Rand and Anthem lecture and slides. Pairs with Intro to Ayn Rand and Anthem.
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Intro to Ayn Rand & Anthem plus Guided Notes Mini Bundle
Form Vs Content (Structure) Lecture Slides
These slides use examples of paintings by Pablo Picasso and music by Foster the People to teach students of literature how the form of a text impacts the content or the message of the text. It was initially used in a unit on Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five, so the corresponding assessment refers to that novel but can easily be adapted to apply to other texts. It be purchased separately in my product listings. Working with form and content is fairly difficult for secondary students, so I reco
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Tangerine by Edward Bloor - Close Reading PowerPoint: Prologue - Ch. 4
This is the prologue through chapter 4 from my 128-slide PowerPoint, which guides students through a more in-depth textual analysis of Tangerine by Edward Bloor. Each chapter is marked by a slide featuring a plot diagram and a summary of the action in that 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 f
Grades:
6th - 8th
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