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Free informational text lectures
The Great Gatsby SLIDESHOW: Over 40 Slides on Fitzgerald & the Roaring Twenties
NEW IN 2020: Rigorous! Engaging! Thought-provoking! This EDITABLE slideshow will kindle a fascination with Fitzgerald's novel before your students even crack the cover of The Great Gatsby. Open your unit on Fitzgerald's masterpiece with this powerful 41-slide PowerPoint SLIDESHOW presentation on the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald's and the culture of 1920s America called "The Road to Gatsby: A Slideshow on F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Roaring Twenties." While this slideshow can be downloaded for f
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Primary and Secondary Sources (PowerPoint Presentation and Game)
This product contains a thorough PowerPoint Presentation on Primary and Secondary Sources. This presentation consists of nine slides and covers what primary and secondary sources are, as well as examples of primary and secondary sources.
There are also directions to a Primary and Secondary Source Game. It lists the objective, rules, and a few special notes. In addition to the instructions, there is a sheet with a list of sources that have already been identified as primary or secondary. Alt
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Biography PowerPoint Presentation
Hope you enjoy this FREE item! :) This presentation defines "biography" and "autobiography," and it explains the 10 elements of a biography. I typically have several biographies/autobiographies on display as I give this presentation, plus show students how to search in the card catalog for biographies in our library. Please rate me if you have time! :) :) :)
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4th - 8th
Vincent Van Gogh Reading Passage with Comprehension Questions
This level 4.7 reading passage about the artist Vincent Van Gogh is perfect for close reading practice whole class, small group or for independent centers. The text-dependent comprehension questions touch on main idea and details, cause and effect, and inference. Also included is an art history fact sheet for teachers to use with the class while viewing the masterpiece The Starry Night. (Copy of painting not included, but easily accessible through the Internet.)The graphic organizer Artists I Kn
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3rd - 5th
Primary and Secondary Sources Notes Presentation
This notes presentation is great for introducing the concept of primary and secondary sources to students. This product downloads as a PDF and not a PPT. Each page is a different slide. It works much like a powerpoint presentation, but you cannot edit it. Enjoy!
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Media Persuasion and Advertising - Part 1: Fast Food!
Google Slides presentation on Media and Advertising. For upper elementary, or high school students with higher needs (originally created for teenage students in a Life Skills program). Includes discussion prompts, think-pair-share, key-terms, and fun facts! Part 1 of a 3-part learning cycle!
Grades:
6th - 10th
La Mariposa Monarca
A scientific and personal discovery in Mexico, I spent three years searching in the mountains of Mexico before finally coming upon millions of butterflies 10,000 feet above sea level on Cerro Pelon on the border of the States of Mexico and Michoacan, and Cuernavaca just for the joy of life. I decided to bring a little bit of my passion to my students in the USA by writing this nonfiction article.
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PreK - 12th
Media Literacy Presentation
The link below will take you to a Google slideshow about Media Literacy. It is a 40 minute presentation for middle and high school students about evaluating news sources. Fake news vs. biased news is covered. You are free to use or modify this presentation, but please make a copy for yourself first. (Go to File --> Make a Copy.)Note: This presentation doesn’t make sense unless you click through it in the “Present” mode. Go to View --> Present or click the “Present” button at the top.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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
Texto Informativo - Barack Obama - Black History Month
Mes de la Historia Afroamericana Me complace invitarlos a explorar y aprovechar este recurso educativo gratuito en celebración del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana. Este está diseñado para enriquecer el aprendizaje con lecturas comprensivas y una fascinante biografía de Barack Obama, una figura emblemática en la historia contemporánea.Contenido destacado: 3 Lecturas Comprensivas: Sumérgete en textos que exploran momentos cruciales de la historia afroamericana, destacando las contribuciones s
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4th - 6th
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Literary Genres - Prezi Presentation
This prezi includes common genres, examples, and online read alouds. I use this to introduce genres and go in depth during reading workshop mini lessons through out the year. (2nd grade)
You could also use this as a review guide for older grades.
Genres Included:
-Realistic Fiction
-Mystery
-Historical Fiction
-Fantasy
-Poetry
-Folk Tales
-Informational Text
-Biographies
You can also share or view it here:
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2nd - 5th
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*FREE* Animals in Freshwater/Ocean Habitats (Reading Informational Text)
This is a sample informational text from the following product in my store:
2nd Grade Science Unit: Biodiversity
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Introduction to the Holocaust
Take your introduction lesson to the next level with these interactive guided notes. Each page follows alongside the Yad Vesham youtube videos with fill in the blank, turn-and-talk, real-world connections, media comparative analysis, and written response tasks. The questions model after common core standards using student friendly language.
Here is the link to the video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB4Nc4AFjMQ&list=PLj1tRCohZq81aYbpsLMKimSXh2TibtwJW
Grades:
7th - 12th
Rhetorical Analysis Introduction | "Be Our Guest" Notes (@MudandInkTeaching)
This booklet was designed as a note-taking resource for Mud and Ink Teaching's free Rhetorical Analysis "Be Our Guest" lesson plan. While following along with Mud and Ink Teaching's "Be Our Guest" PowerPoint presentation in class, students will be able to maintain full engagement with a colorful, unique, and sophisticated note-taking booklet.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Des traditions de Noël autour du monde
French reading comprehension of 630 mots (2 pages) about some Christmas Holidays traditions in Italia, Australia, Philippines and Netherlands.The questionnary includes 13 questions ( including one true or false question with 7 sub-questions) Answer key also included
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4th - 6th
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Landforms Vocabulary
Earth science on landforms. Can use vocabulary to create anchor charts for writing center.
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PreK - 2nd
Media Literacy - Analyzing Rhetorical Strategies in Super Bowl Ads
Students will learn rhetorical strategies that are used to persuade (ethos, pathos, logos, and kairos) and identify how they're being used to sell products and ideas in student-friendly 2022 Super Bowl ads. **Check out more free resources and strategies at ELACompass.com!
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence.pptx
An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) slide deck that can be used as a first step in presenting the topic of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on all aspects of society. The slide deck includes discussion questions and a short quiz. The slide deck can be modified as needed.
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6th - 12th
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Textbook Tips: Keep Calm and Use Informational Text Features
What is included: A presentation to teach students HOW to use a textbook and a class poster to remind them. When I was teaching, I found a lot of students were completely unfamiliar with HOW to read nonfiction, informational texts, and textbooks. This is a necessary life skill and one worth teaching in EVERY classroom. 85% of what we read as adults is nonfiction, not to mention the fact that if our students are going to make it through middle school, high school, and college a few tips about how
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Media Bias Slides
This slideshow provides an in-depth overview of various forms of media bias. Each type of media bias is accompanied by an example in the news with an explanation. The slides are an excellent teaching tool for introducing students to media bias, ultimately giving them the tools to analyze and evaluate media bias on their own.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Media Bias Lesson & Activity
Beyond the Moon! A Trip into Space - non-fiction
Informative story about space. Includes several topics- the universe, galaxies, our Solar System, planets, and other related objects. There are plenty of images. I've also included an activity worksheet. This is a separate (free) download.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Existentialism Notes
These are powerpoint notes on Existentialism. They are given before a unit on existentialism in which Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis, The Truman Show, and What's Eating Gilbert Grape, or any other Existentialist texts may be taught
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11th - 12th
The Power of Advertising: How to Read an Ad
Use this captivating 28 slide Prezi to engage your students in the power of advertising. Equip them with the confidence to analyse any advertisement by presenting them with a simple 6 step process. Then proceed to an overview, complete with activities, on the way that ads can pique the responders interest by cleverly manipulating certain devices. The lesson materials include a downloadable lecture, a guided worksheet (and answer key) that will help students engage with the process; it will then
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7th - 12th
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Planet Earth! Our Place in Space - non-fiction
Early reader informative story about Earth. Includes several topics- our location in the solar system, Earths movements, its features (eg; layers), history, and maps. There are plenty of images. I've also included a activity worksheet. This is a separate (free) download.
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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