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High school critical thinking creative writing lectures
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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Figurative Language & Poetic Devices Powerpoint Presentation
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
Grades:
7th - 12th
Design Thinking - Full Content Presentation
Design Thinking is a constructivist way of approaching a problem that seeks empathy to leverage a bias toward action in order to find a radical solution to the end user’s need. The Design Thinking mindset has been pioneered by companies and institutions like IDEO and Stanford and has crept into Education over the last decade. This presentation is a 56-slide PDF of a Google Slides deck intended to deliver high-quality content to your class. The content defines each step of the Design Thinking pr
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5th - 12th, Staff
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Black Out Poetry, Fun Poetry Activity, Blackout Poem Lecture Slides, FREE
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
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7th - 10th
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Science Fiction Elements in a Short Story pear deck
This is a 32-page, power point presentation detailing the elements of a science fiction story. It has high impact, visually stunning pictures from popular movies, books and science fiction artists. I've also included peardeck elements. You can use it with or without pear deck Students will learn about the science fiction genre and what makes a science fiction story different from mainstream fiction. Topics covered: (9-12th grade) recommendedThe Major Literary Elements of Science FictionAr
Grades:
9th - 12th
Narrative Writing Activities | Presentation, Note Sheets, Graphic Organizers
Download a variety of narrative writing activities! Students love writing narratives, and language arts standards dictate that students focus on certain elements. I made these narrative writing activities to outline elements for narrative writing. This editable presentation covers basics such as tone, dialogue, description, and more. Use the note taking sheets and graphic organizers throughout your writing process!Included in this narrative writing activities download:→ 35 slide presentation th
Grades:
7th - 10th
Star Wars & Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey - Monomyth
This is a slide show presentation I used to explain the stages of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and the Monomyth.
I used the 1977 film "Star Wars: A New Hope" to better relate this concept to my class. Each stage of Campbell's theory is explained briefly, and then the corresponding scene from the film is described.
This can be used as an introduction to any unit on mythology or a hero's journey.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Introduction to Ethics Lecture with Activities for High School Philosophy
This lesson is for an introduction to the study of ethics within the high school philosophy classroom. The lecture and activities were designed for an IB Philosophy course but work well with any high school philosophy class. Included you will find:14-slide lecture available as a PowerPoint and as Google Slides™Speaker notes included in the lecture slides and as a separate printable PDFGuided notes for students to follow along with print and digital optionsReading questions that accompany an exce
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Characterization, POV, Character Types, Etc. PowerPoint
This is a 15 slide power point that discusses the author's methods to create a character--both direct and indirect. It teaches the indirect characterization acronym, STEAL, teaches flat, static, round, etc. character types, protagonist and antagonist, point of view, etc. **Note: I also have listed a handout that I pass out to the kids to fill in as we view the power point in class. It helps keep them focused and decreases note taking time. Check it out if you're interested. :)
Grades:
7th - 12th
Mesoamerica: the Olmec Civilization PowerPoint Presentation
4,000 years ago the Olmec civilization rose to prominence in Central America. They became the mother civilization for all of Mesoamerica. Their religion was adopted and modified by all the other cultures, as were their agriculture practices and architectural structures. As sudden as their appearance, the Olmec disappeared leaving behind many questions about their civilization.Featuring: -academic vocabulary and concepts-reflection-discussion-academic writing-questions with answersIntroduce yo
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient History Growing Mega Bundle
Social Media Manners:Middle School/High School (Teletherapy/Distance Learning)
This lesson is a static PDF and is a NO PRINT resource. Do you have difficulty finding meaningful lessons that target critical thinking skills in older students? This lesson is perfect for you! This lesson was written to empower students to think critically and practice responsibility when using online platforms. This is a lesson on social mediaetiquette & safety paired with discussion questions with students to activate higher level thinking skills.There are 15 online behaviors addressed in
Grades:
6th - 12th
How to teach Academic Listening Skills - A worksheet for any TED talk or lecture
Academic Listening worksheet for TED talks or lecture listening practice. Contains FULL & detailed lesson plan to help teach advanced listening skills to ESL, IELTS, EAP and/or university students. It targets all the necessary skills that competent students should have and works on improving them. These worksheets are a template which can be used with any TED talk, lecture or presentation. The worksheets include: Pre-listening task: Prediction and brainstorming tasks - stimulate prior kn
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: ESL Super Bundle - Reading, Grammar, Games, Lesson Plans & more...
College Scholarship Essay - College Readiness
Get this college readiness lesson to teach your high school students how to write a scholarship essay. This NO-PREP Google Slides presentation offers tips for writing a scholarship essay that can be used for multiple scholarship applications and applied to writing a college application essay or personal statement.⭐️ WHAT'S INCLUDED (a complete lesson that uses the 5E Learning Cycle!):Engage: Question to hook students.Explore: Question to activate prior knowledge and the chance to ask questions b
Grades:
10th - 12th
HSC MOD C Craft of Writing Discursive + Imaginative COMPLETE BUNDLE +BONUS
Help your students overcome the fear of writing. This is a COMPLETE guide to teaching BOTH Discursive AND Imaginative Writing!! If Module C Craft of Writing has been that EXTRA thing in the HSC you've had worrying you in the back of your mind, just lift these resources and let them run its course.DISCURSIVE WRITINGThis is a FIVE PART TEACHING BUNDLE WHICH INCLUDES:1. An introduction OR revision of the Craft of Writing.This was originally designed for a workshop and thus should take about 30~50 m
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9th - 12th
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Utilitarianism and Kant's Categorical Imperative Ethics Lecture + Guided Notes
This high school ethics lesson focuses on utilitarianism and Immanuel Kant's Categorical Imperative. Included you will find the following:17 slides in PowerPoint and Google Slides™ formats with extensive teacher's notesGuided Notes for studentsPrintable PDF of the lecture's speaker notesA "Happiness Scale" activityReading questions to go along with Flowers for Algernon with answer keyLink to a PDF copy of Flowers for AlgernonThe Queen vs, Dudley and Stephens reading and questions and answer keyT
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Cambridge A.I.C.E A.S. Language Comprehensive Unit
This genres packet includes the primary conventions of every genre students need to learn in order to earn the highest number of points on the A.I.C.E Language A.S exam. In the preview, I begin delineating the conventions of advertising and the manipulative tactics advertisers use to sell products. Then, I provide students with an extensive list of logical fallacies. Subsequently, I move on to letters, editorials, essays, speeches, reviews, description, and narration. In this twenty-page pac
Grades:
11th
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[Moonlang] Sapiens (Yuval Harari) Comprehension Questions
The Ultimate Workbook for Sapiens by Yuval HarariAre you fascinated by the riveting history of humankind? Dive deeper into Yuval Harari's compelling masterpiece, "Sapiens," with our Workbook for Sapiens by Yuval Harari. This captivating 390-page workbook is designed to enhance your understanding of the provocative ideas explored in "Sapiens."Features:10 Open-Ended Questions per Chapter: Challenge your thinking with thought-provoking questions and find clarity with our suggested answers.Vocabular
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Pathos, Ethos & Logos: Mastering Rhetorical Analysis to Create Advertisements
Almost everywhere we look, there are everyday people, businesses, and politicians who are attempting to manipulate others with various arguments and advertisements. The only way to truly defend oneself from these persuasive attempts is to understand the use of emotional, character, and logical appeals (AKA Pathos, Ethos and Logos) at a deep level.
In this unit, your students will study the art of using emotional, character, and logical appeals to persuade others, culminating in a final cumulati
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9th - 12th
Intro to Post-Colonial Theory and Literary Criticism
This Interactive Google Slideshow introduces students to key theories, terms, ideologies, and questions pertaining to Post-Colonial Theory and Literary Criticism. They will learn about colonialism, cultural appropriation, eurocentrism, imperialism, hegemony, decolonization, and more. Current and relevant videos are embedded throughout the presentation to encourage engagement and discussion. Many questions for Post-Colonial Criticism are provided; these may be copied and pasted for critical analy
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Epistemology Lesson: Kant, Hegel, and Sartre for High School Philosophy
This philosophy lesson on epistemology focuses on the philosophers Immanuel Kant, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, and Jean-Paul Sartre. The topic of identity is explored through this lesson so it works very well for the IB core theme of "Being Human." This lesson was developed for an IB Philosophy class but it works well with any high school philosophy class that is covering epistemology. The PowerPoint contains extensive notes for the teacher on each slide. Included in this lesson:16-slide Power
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Messages in Media (Gender Stereotypes in Disney)
This 13 slide power point presentation looks at implicit (implied) messages that can be found in Disney movies.
The file looks at gender roles, male and female ideals of beauty, sexuality, and representations of good and evil.
In my grade 12 media unit I focus on various implied messages that can be present in a variety of media. My intention is not to bash Disney, but to make students conscious of potential messages and to be aware of the possible impact they could have on viewers.
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11th - 12th
Figurative Language and Literal Language PPT with Embedded Video Clip Examples
This engaging PowerPoint will have your students understanding and identifying the main types of figurative language! SimileMetaphorHyperboleIdiomPersonificationAllusionAlliterationOnomatopoeiaEach slide of the above-mentioned concepts includes a definition, written examples with explanations and visual video examples from popular movies. Use this before a unit on creative writing, a novel study or as a way to activate background knowledge!NOTE: If the videos appear black on your screen, click F
Grades:
5th - 12th
College Essay - How to Write a Personal Statement Lesson - College Readiness
Get this college readiness lesson on how to write a personal statement (or college application essay) for the Common App! This Google Slides presentation explains what a personal statement is and offers tips and strategies for writing a personal statement using the writing process. Graphic organizers, a link to sample essays, and a link to an interactive Google Slides rubric/scoring guide are included on the slides!⭐️ Updated with 2023-24 Common App prompts!⭐️ This is a complete lesson (similar
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9th - 12th
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kreatives Schreiben nach Bildern (binnendifferenziert) MATERIALPAKET
Liebe Kollegen, liebe Kolleginnen,als erfahrener Deutschkollege bin ich stets auf der Suche nach geeignetem Bildmaterial um mit meinen Schülern das kreative Schreiben zu üben. Vor allem in den unteren Klassen der weiterführenden Schulen liegt in den konzipierten Curricula auf dem Thema „Freies Schreiben“ ein Hauptaugenmerk. Um diesem nachzukommen, suche ich stets im Internet nach geeignetem Bildmaterial, wobei ich v.a. darauf achte, dass diese Bilder im Nachhinein auch ohne Probleme (wegen Lizen
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Grades:
1st - 12th
Also included in: MATERIALPAKET MIT ALL UNSEREN INHALTEN
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