Halloween poetry lectures

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Poetry

CCSS:

RL.7.5

, RL.8.4

, RI.8.4

, CCRA.L.5

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Skills Teaching Units, BUNDLE of Lessons

Thanatopsis, William Cullen Bryant, Multimedia Poem Analysis, PDF & Google, CCSS

Created by

Laura Randazzo

Take a challenging poem and it make it far more accessible with these dynamic multimedia materials that will help students build connections between our modern world and the 1817 thoughts of American poet William Cullen Bryant.Romanticism poetry can be tough for today’s teens to master, but linking a poem’s themes to students’ own lives and popular media helps create a much richer experience. These print/post-and-teach materials do just that!This lesson, which will take at least two class period

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Grades:

9th - 12th

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Poetry Terms Figurative Language Introduction Presentation for Literary Terms

Created by

Presto Plans

Use this poetry terms presentation as an introduction to figurative language and literary devices commonly used in poetry. This is a must-have resource if you are introducing your poetry unit as it reviews the most commonly used poetry terms, literary devices, and figures of speech used by poets. After using this slideshow, your students will feel totally confident identifying and analyzing literary devices used in the poems they are reading. The poetry terms presentation guides students with

Subjects:

Close Reading, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

CCSS:

L.7.5

, L.8.5

, L.8.5a

, L.9-10.5

, L.9-10.5a

...

Also included in: Poetry Unit - Poem Analysis and Writing Bundle - Presentations and Assignments

Figurative Language & Poetic Devices Powerpoint Presentation

Created by

Tracee Orman

Newly Updated! Powerpoint presentation of poetry devices and figurative language in poetry. This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE. Defines the terms & gives examples (an easy example first, then a harder example). Uses song lyrics to practice identifying and explaining the figurative language. Gives a challenge at the end for groups to see who can find the most examples. Terms covered are: Imagery-similes, metaphors, personification Sound devic

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

Intro to Edgar Allan Poe PowerPoint

Created by

Language Arts Excellence

This product features a highly-engaging introductory PowerPoint Presentation for the Father of Horror himself, Edgar Allan Poe. A unit of study on Poe is not complete without learning the gory and heartbreaking details of his life and what made him into the master poet and writer whom we continue to marvel at today. This 20-slide powerpoint runs through his tragic family life and childhood, relationships, early occupations (before he was the Poe that you know), synopses of some of his most famou

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Short Stories

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Resource Bundle

Paradox Lesson, Complete Teaching Pack with Task Cards

Created by

Julie Faulkner

Paradox Lesson -Poetry Close Reading Lesson, Task Cards, Creative Writing Prompt In this NO PREP print-and-go teaching pack, you will find everything you need to teach and practice the literary term: paradox. Students will walk through definitions, examples, guided practice, and a professional poetry-based exemplar before they are challenged to construct their own creative writing using the higher level concept of paradoxes. Included: Formal lesson plan with CCSS Slides for instruction and n

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Vocabulary

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

The World is Too Much With Us by William Wordsworth - Poetry Lesson & Activities

Created by

Presto Plans

The World is Too Much With Us by William Wordsworth - Poetry Lesson & Activities: In this poetry lesson and activities resource, students will explore William Wordsworth's renowned poem, "The World Is Too Much With Us." This thought-provoking poem prompts rich discussions about the impact of industrialization and technology on society. Through analysis and reflection, students will explore the themes and imagery within the poem, gaining deeper insights into Wordsworth's commentary on the hum

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Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Introduction to British Romanticism, 1798-1850

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English, Literature, Poetry

The British Romantic movement reshaped poetry as we know it, introducing a more personal, emotional response to the world, as well as a glorification of nature, childhood, and personal liberty. This best-selling set includes everything you'll need to introduce the British Romantic period (1798-1850) including detailed lecture notes about the historical background that led to Romanticism, as well as information about the writers and philosophers who influenced the beginnings of the Romantic move

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts

Also included in: British Romantic Poetry BUNDLE

Shakespeare: Sonnet 29, Sonnet 116. and Sonnet 130 Lecture, Notes and Quiz

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English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Poetry

This British Literature Poetry Unit includes: 1. 42 slide ppt that walks through close reading of poems (listed below). Check out the preview for the style! 2. 12 question multiple choice quiz (that you can edit and pull from to incorporate into any assessment). Answer Key included! 3. PDF with a description of how I use this in my classroom, annotated poetry notes and the applicable common core standards. 4. To hook students, at the end of each poem, there is a clickable link to a popula

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Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment

CCSS:

British Romantic Poetry BUNDLE

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Everything you'll need to teach your students a complete unit on British Romanticism. This bundle includes detailed lecture notes with a complete analysis of each poem plus an accompanying PowerPoint presentation, writing prompts, and handouts. This bundle includes:Introduction to British RomanticismWilliam Blake—(“The Lamb,” “The Tyger,” “The Chimney Sweep” from Songs of Innocence, “The Chimney Sweep” from Songs of Experience, “London,” and “The Sick Rose”)Samuel Taylor Coleridge—(“Kubla Khan,”

Subjects:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Black Out Poetry, Fun Poetry Activity, Blackout Poem Lecture Slides, FREE

Created by

Laura Randazzo

Use this visually dynamic tool to get students excited about poetry. No, really, my teens LOVE this blackout poetry creative writing activity. View the 10-slide overview lecture (includes both Prezi Next and Google Slides versions) and imagine all of the possibilities your students could create.All you’ll need to fill an entire class session is the slide deck, dark markers or crayons, and a few newspaper pages or photocopies of a few pages from any novel you’re currently teaching.This item is pa

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Lectures

CCSS:

W.8.3d

, W.8.10

, W.9-10.10

, L.8.1

, L.8.3

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Trail of Tears Paired Seminal Texts Primary Sources Lesson

Created by

Julie Faulkner

This Trail of Tears Seminal Texts lesson makes an excellent start of the year lesson for an American Literature course as it touches on the seminal US texts from the nation’s beginnings in order to show how literature reflects a culture. The themes that emerge throughout the progression of the texts – heritage, family roots, personal history, freedom, and the future – are perfect for the “getting to know you” type assignments at the beginning of the year, and two create tasks to fill that purpos

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Social Studies - History

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans

William Blake: Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience

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English, English Language Arts, Poetry

William Blake claimed that “without contraries is no progress.” His Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience is a perfect illustration of this idea since the poems in it were meant to be read side-by-side to give the reader a full picture of the duality of human existence. In this lesson set, your students will examine the following poems from this collection:· "The Lamb"· "The Tyger"· "The Chimney Sweeper" (Songs of Innocence)· "The Chimney Sweeper" (Songs of Experience)· "London"· "The Sick

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts

Also included in: British Romantic Poetry BUNDLE

Poetry Pick: "The Rose that Grew from Concrete" Lesson & Worksheet

Created by

Pedagogy Cafe

This fun poetry lesson will get students thinking about important concepts while also strengthening their poetry comprehension skills. Tupac Shakur's iconic poem explores powerful themes such as growth, perseverance, oppression, identity, racism, and artistic expression. In this lesson, students will analyze these themes alongside his use of figurative language to gain a better understanding of both the mechanics and craft of poetry. This poem is great for students of all ages because it is shor

Subjects:

Black History Month, English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Lectures, Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

The Inferno by Dante MEGA BUNDLE, No Prep, Activities & Analysis, Google Slides

Created by

Humanities Workshop

This comprehensive bundle is perfect for your unit on Dante Alighieri's Inferno. These slides are a great way to help the students understand this amazing work of literature. Comprehensive, No-Prep lessons and Activities will help to guide your students through every Canto of the Inferno. This is a thorough bundle, it includes everything you need to bring the Inferno alive for the students! This No-Prep bundle is a complete and comprehensive resource that will help students dig deeper as they d

Subjects:

European History, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Lectures

Frankenstein Lecture + "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" Entire Unit!

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This 134 slide powerpoint is intended to be used over 4-5 weeks of instruction. It includes: 1. Characteristics of Gothic, Romantic, and Science Fiction lit. 2. Questions and Answers for each part of Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" 3. Discussion and important quotes from every chapter of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein! (Note, page numbers correlate with the Bantham Classic version, but my students use a variety of versions without issue) Please check out the preview for a small samp

Subjects:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

CCSS:

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Poetry Standardized Test Prep

Created by

Teacher's Craft

This 58 slide PowerPoint presentation will take all the fear out of teaching poetry for standardized tests! It breaks everything down into simple concepts and walks students through analyzing a poem. Plenty of practice for them to master their skills! Great for a crash-course or review just before testing. - Explanation for each concept followed by practice questions - 8-question practice test - Includes all elements of figurative language, tone, main idea, author's purpose, comparing poems

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

CCSS:

RL.6.4

, RL.6.10

, RL.7.4

, RL.7.10

, RL.9-10.10

TPCASTT Poetry Analysis Intro Lesson

Created by

Welling World ELA

This lesson includes a PowerPoint and worksheet to take notes while you introduce TPCASTT to the students. You will need to pick your own poem to use as you introduce this poetry analysis method to the students.This is part of my TPCASTT Poetry Analysis Bundle.************************************************************************************************Customer Tips: Be the first to know about my new discounts, sales, and product launches: FOLLOW Me: Look for the green star next to my store

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Poetry Analysis Bundle

Edgar Allen Poe Biography, No-Prep Lesson, Editable, Edgar Allan

Created by

Humanities Workshop

⭐✔Do you need a No Prep Lesson for Edgar Allan Poe? Look no further! This slide show is a fascinating introduction to Poe's life and work. This slide show provides an engaging and stimulating introduction to Edgar Allan Poe. Inspire and engage your students with this Biography. This is an excellent addition to your Literature Course and a compelling introduction to his life. Great as preparation to explore his work through close reading and discussion.★The story of his life is compelling and ric

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Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

"The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" and "The Nymph's Reply" Lecture and Quiz

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English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Poetry

This British Literature Poetry Unit includes: 1. 28 slide ppt that walks through brief author bios, and poems (listed below). Check out the preview for the style! 2. 6 question multiple choice quiz (that you can edit and pull from to incorporate into any assessment). Answer Key included! 3. PDF with a description of how I use this in my classroom, annotated poems and the applicable common core standards. 4. To hook students, at the end of each poem, there is a clickable link to a popular

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment

CCSS:

William Wordsworth Poetry Pack

Created by

English, English Language Arts, Poetry

William Wordsworth’s "Tintern Abbey" is the Romantic Manifesto, a highly personal poem that’s bursting with Wordsworth’s feelings about nature and the “spontaneous overflow of powerful feeling: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility.” This lesson set includes everything you’ll need to teach this beautifully spiritual poem· “Tintern Abbey”· “Ode: Intimations on Immortality”· “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” (sometimes known as “Daffodils”) You’ll find two versions of the poems—

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

Also included in: British Romantic Poetry BUNDLE

Medieval Ballads: "Get Up and Bar the Door" and "Barbara Allan"

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