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High school other (ELA) lecture pdfs
The American Dream
This PDF of powerpoint slides contains an introduction to what the American Dream is, how it is defined, and how it has changed over time. It also introduces the idea of The American Dream as a theme and briefly discusses The Great Gatsby. It also includes brainstorming and summarizing questions throughout.This is the perfect way to give an introduction to The American Dream before starting a literature unit. You can find a follow up quiz/comprehension assessment here:https://www.teacherspayteac
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8th - 12th
The Resurrection Day Unit Study | About Easter & Holy Week | Class Bible study
It’s Almost Easter time!What do you imagine when I say it’s almost Easter time? Do you think about bunnies, chicks, candy, baskets, and egg hunts?All those things are fun, but they have absolutely nothing to do with Easter. In fact, one of the most important events in our Christian faith has become greatly secularized.In This Unit StudyIn this unit study, your students are going to learn about the real meaning of Easter, or what is known as “Resurrection Day.” The unit is rich in scripture to he
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Stereotypes: 'The Problem with Apu' and 'The Simpsons'
'The Problem with Apu' is a 2017 documentary film written by and starring comedian Hari Kondabolu. The film focuses on the character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, an Indian immigrant in the animated sitcom 'The Simpsons' who, for a period, was the only figure of South Asian heritage to appear regularly on mainstream U.S. television. The film explores encounters with negative stereotypes, racial microaggressions and slurs against people of Indian and South Asian heritage disseminated through the charac
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9th - 12th
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Foreshadowing in Frankenstein Slideshow Presentation Lesson PDF
Stuck teaching foreshadowing to your middle school ELA students? This presentation slideshow will explicitly teach the skill of literary foreshadowing to your students with ease. Combine this with my "Foreshadowing Frankenstein Guided Notes" and you have a lesson already prepped and ready to go. This slideshow reviews the definition of foreshadowing, how to spot it in literature, how to use it in writing, and some examples in Frankenstein and other classic literature. -Can be used as a PDF slid
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6th - 12th
Dystopian Literature Introduction Slideshow: Teach Dystopian Genre, Themes, More
Need an engaging way to introduce dystopian literature to your students? This dystopian literature slideshow is perfect for introducing them to the themes, elements, and characteristics that are common in dystopian texts, whether novels or short stories. It also makes connections to books they already love like The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, Divergent, and more. The beautifully designed slide deck walks them through the difference between a utopia and a dystopia, popular dystopian novels, an
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8th - 11th
Foreshadowing in Frankenstein - Guided Notes PDF
Stuck teaching foreshadowing to your middle school ELA students? These GUIDED NOTES pair with my other listing - presentation slideshow - and will explicitly teach the skill of literary foreshadowing to your students with ease. Combine this with my "Foreshadowing Frankenstein Presentation Slideshow" and you have a lesson already prepped and ready to go. These GUIDED NOTES review the definition of foreshadowing, how to spot it in literature, how to use it in writing, and some examples in Frankens
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6th - 12th
Oral Presentation Rubric
This rubric can be used for any oral presentation. It can be used for a formal evaluation or as a way to track and show progress of a student. The rubric includes points for the actual oral part of a presentation as well as points for the visual aid used.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Analysis of 'The Arrival of the Bee Box' - Sylvia Plath
An analysis of the language forms and features of Sylvia Plath's poem, The Arrival of the Bee Box. This is one of the poems set for study in Module A (Textual Conversations) of the NSW HSC Advanced English course. The lines of the poem are highlighted in blue font and techniques are highlighted in red.
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10th - 12th
Rhetorical Triangle - Ethos Pathos Logos - Presentation Lesson
Use this presentation to help introduce or review the rhetorical triangle (ethos, pathos, logos) with your students. This 19 slide ppt. is packed with definitions, and examples for each part of the triangle.
My students who come from a rural area and particularly enjoy each of the linked commercial examples for Chevy showing how one brand can use each type of rhetoric to convince their audience to buy their product (While I don't know a lot about cars, they like the truck debate). Students als
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7th - 12th
Poetry PPT: A Journey Through the Verse
This engaging and informative Poetry PowerPoint presentation is a must-have for any language arts classroom. It covers three popular forms of poetry: Haiku, Limerick, and Free Verse. The visually appealing slides provide clear explanations, and examples to help students understand and appreciate the unique characteristics and structures of each poetic form. This presentation is perfect for introducing or reviewing these poetic styles and will inspire creativity and enthusiasm for poetry in your
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Complete Poetry Unit Bundle
Grammar: Parts of a Sentence
Understanding the Parts of a Sentence is essential for clear and effective communication in written and spoken language. Each part of a sentence serves a specific purpose, and by learning and identifying these parts, you can improve your writing, understand written and spoken language better, and express your thoughts and ideas more effectively.In this lesson, you will find direct teaching notes, note taking worksheet, and a practice worksheet. Once these pieces are taught, you can utilize sente
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9th
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Also included in: Grammar: Parts of Speech, Parts of Sentence, and Practice
Lord of the Flies Background Knowledge
Use this powerpoint presentation to supply students with the background knowledge and historical context of the novel, "The Lord of the Flies." This includes a short biography on William Golding, the bombings in England during World War II, and a look at theories of human nature from Freud, Aristotle, and Plato.
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7th - 12th
Grammar: Parts of Speech Lesson
In a lesson on parts of speech, students will learn about the different categories of words that make up a language, and how these categories are used to construct sentences and convey meaning.The lesson will start by introducing the eight parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.Each part of speech will be defined and exemplified, with students practicing identifying and using these words in sentences. This may involve analyzing
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Grammar: Parts of Speech, Parts of Sentence, and Practice
Analyzing Visual Rhetoric - Dorothea Lange Model Lesson
These are teacher notes for a model lesson for analyzing visual rhetoric. It analyzes Dorothea Lange's famous photograph from the Great Depression called "Migrant Mother." Post the picture and ask the students to answer the questions, then model the analysis using the included notes and example of a developed paragraph response suited for AP Language and Composition or any analytical writing. Be sure to check out the accompanying gallery walk lesson activity regarding Great Depression photograph
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Gallery Walk - Analyzing Visual Rhetoric - Great Depression Photographs
Next Generation Science Standards Lesson Plan: Evaluating Online Resources
Here is a no-prep, stand-alone lesson that shows students how to evaluate what they see, hear or read on the internet.Download this slide presentation as an introduction to evaluating resources.This step-by-step how to is a great discussion starter.Use it to inspire other lessons and practice opportunities for your students.Fulfills NYS NGSS Standards:PKR1 Participate in discussions about a text. PKW7 Engage in a discussion using gathered information from experiences or provided resources. PKSL2
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Next Generation Science Standards Lesson Plan: Research Skills Mini Unit
Journalism Ethics Handout
This handout details the ethics and rules governing the role of student journalists. The information comes mainly from the Society of Professional Journalists, including information on the 1st Amendment. This is a great lesson to help students understand their roles as journalists.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Heart of Darkness / Lord of The Flies / A Comparative Study
This Resource provides a study of the themes and the ideas in Joseph Conrad's novel "Heart of Darkness" and compares these to the themes discussed in William Golding's Novel "Lord of the Flies".
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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IELTS Test Overview Part One Of Speaking - What to expect in an IELTS exam
Here is an overview of Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test:Part 1: Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes)Introduction: The examiner will introduce themselves and confirm your identity by asking for your identification documents.General Questions: The examiner will ask you a series of general questions about yourself, your background, family, hobbies, interests, studies, work, etc. These questions are designed to create a comfortable and engaging conversation.Familiar Topics: The questions in Par
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Teaching Kiddos About Academic Honesty- PRESENTATION
Good for discussing the importance of academic honesty with students in middle school and high school.
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7th - 12th
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Understanding Ghost Stories and Urban Legends
Use this presentation to introduce the literary genre of urban legends and ghost stories to students. This is a fun and engaging presentation that middle grades students will enjoy.
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7th - 10th
Cinematic Techniques Presentation
This PowerPoint covers basic cinematic techniques for film analysis either for director's style or overall argument.
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8th - 10th
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Comma Presentation
This presentation breaks up the rules of commas into three simple categories: commas with introductions, commas with combining elements, and miscellaneous comma rules. I usually take a week to review and practice each category with my students, and the kids find the straightforward layout easy to follow.
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5th - 12th
What do critical reader's do?
This resources includes learning targets and guided notes with answers. The resources is geared toward higher level students learning what it means to critically read. Topics covered are author's purpose, bias, tone, and distinguishing fact vs. opinion.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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