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Middle school informational text lectures for Microsoft Word
A Modest Proposal - Annotated Modernized Paraphrase
Your students will be masters of satire after they read and analyze Jonathan Swift's outrageous and historic essay A Modest Proposal. The heart of this product is an annotated paraphrase of the classic satirical essay, rewritten from the ground up for a modern high-school audience. Included in this document you will find:Context for A Modest Proposal: A thorough introduction to Swift, Swift's England, the form and function of satire, and how to read a satire for the author's true meaning. Thi
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Holocaust Timeline for Teaching Jewish History Novels
The Holocaust (Shoah) was a unique event in 20th century history. It evolved slowly between 1933 and 1945. It began with discrimination; then the Jews were separated from their communities and persecuted; and finally they were treated as less than human beings and murdered.
During the Second World War the Nazis sought to murder the entire Jewish population of Europe and to destroy its culture. In 1941 there were about 11 million Jews living in Europe; by May 1945 the Nazis had murdered six mil
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Propagandist Techniques & Logical Fallacies handout & worksheets
To support your unit on argumentation and rhetoric, here are handy references for students that include the most prominent propagandist techniques and logical fallacies used advertising, politics, and argumentation. Along with the handouts defining the terms, I have also included worksheets with scenarios that enable students to practice their grasp of each. (Key included). An excellent resource for a unit on argumentation as well as for George Orwell's masterpiece Animal Farm.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Tips on Spoken English 24 Talking about Education
This is lesson number 24 of my speaking course, Tips on Spoken English. This time, I've talked about education. The topic is explained fully through questions and model answers, a possible conversation, related vocabulary, related verbs, idioms, proverbs, multiple choice quiz, true/ false one, with model answers, and additional suggested ideas to talk about education from different points of view. I think the lesson is perfect for all learners starting from upper intermediate ones up to the univ
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Propaganda Non-fiction and Argumentative Mini Unit
Looking to extend Animal Farm into the read world, or need a mini-unit that meets common core standards while fully engaging the students? Look no further. This unit can be performed within 2 weeks, with possibilities for lengthening or shortening. It contains:
-lecture slides for propaganda used in advertising
-a commercials practice
-BP Oil Spill campaign activity
-instructions for an argumentative marketing proposal
-rebranding project option
This is a great activity to use during Superbowl
Grades:
7th - 11th
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The Roman Pax Romana reading
This contains two versions of an informational text about the Roman Pax Romana. The first is a two sided version we actively read in class. The second is a longer version that I've included in case someone could find it useful. Reading sums up Caesar Augustus' establishment of Rome's golden age, the Pax Romana. Reading tells how the "Roman Peace" was established and maintained by the Roman legions and Augustus' reforms. I use it for active reading activities and pair it by showing Ben Hur'
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Central Idea Notes - EDITABLE AND FILL IN THE BLANK
Printable and editable notes for introducing and/or reviewing central idea! Great for middle or high school students. Notes include a fill-in-the-blank version as well as a version that is completely typed out for teacher reference or for students to highlight. The second page of the notes is somewhat specific to eighth grade standard RI 8.2 but could easily be edited to suit your grade level.
Grades:
6th - 9th
European History of Middle Ages, in Chapters
Here we present to detail, European History of Middle Ages in Chapters, starting from late Roman era, of decline of Roman Empiry to late, Middle Ages. The content of book is based on relative book as resource, and creative copywriting, as well as original writing and information of writer-teacher himself.
Grades:
7th - 8th
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Robin Hood by Roger Lancelyn Green Ch 19 Examining, Analyzing the Plot and KEY
This two page worksheet is entitled: The Adventures of Robin Hood by Roger Lancelyn Green: Chapter 19: Open Book: “The Last of Guy of Gisborne:” Examining, Analyzing, & Understanding the Plot through Vocabulary, Recurrent Themes, Figurative Language, and Details (pages 220-234). It follows the chapter in chronological order. It begins with a brief explanation of the anonymous, 15th century Folk Play of Robin Hood. This fill-in explores both the story itself and how it is told. A two page ans
Grades:
7th - 10th
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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
Active Notetaking (Left&Right Brain)
This lesson incorporates the idea of the Left and Right Brain teaching method. It asks students to actively take notes and to integrate a drawing that captures the main idea. The final step is to have students summary what they have learned. The gifted worksheet asks students to analysis the theme based on the historical inquiry teaching theories.
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Evaluating Online Sources
This handout provides 6 criteria students should be using when they are judging whether an online source is credible or not credible. The 6 criteria explained are the following: authority, objectivity, date/currency, URL, purpose and accuracy and relevancy. In addition, there is also a checklist I provide to my students. I give my students 4 websites, 2 being credible and 2 being not credible, and they have to work as a group to evaluate each one. Then, each group explains one of the websites th
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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Short reading story
This is a short tale about a young man, a girl, and an older man. The idea is to create awareness for young people's relationships. After the reading, there is a summary writing part, a speaking discussion part, and an exercise practice part using "Had better" and "Would rather".
Grades:
7th - 12th
Mark Twain Writing Style Notes
If you want to teach your students more than just the biography of Mark Twain, this download provides a fill-in-the-blank notetaking opportunity for students while learning about Twain's writing style.
15 major points about Twain as a writer, each with 1-3 blanks to fill in. It's a good way to make sure they're paying attention. Plus, it's ready to be made into a stellar PowerPoint.
There are a few points that mention Huck and Tom specifically, but it's really mostly about the author.
Plea
Grades:
8th - 12th
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South Carolina Facts
Utilize these facts about South Carolina to build outlines, study guides, or use in projects. This is also a great review of facts for social studies or history facts for you to incorporate with distance learning, virtual learning, or E Learning.
Grades:
3rd - 10th
News Report Writing Note (Goes along with powerpoint)
Includes:
- News Report Information
- Structure
- Do's and Don'ts
Fill in the blank style
Grades:
8th - 12th
Writing a Summary Notes EDITABLE
Ready to go quick notes on writing an objective summary of an informational text. This is a word document and is editable.
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Informational Text Scavenger Hunt
Students use an informational textbook to search and label features of a non fictional reading such as: captions, headings, fonts, and more.
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Grades:
4th - 6th, Adult Education
5 Serious Points For The Extremest Vegans
This is probably the shortest thing i've posted. But its seriously a topic that is going on right now. Despite having to purchase I'm quite sure you'll enjoy the points I make. Don't get pressured by Extremest Vegans who are missing some seriously important facts.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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World War 1 Lesson Start of. Prof prestome ungyobrock
One day lesson to describe the world war. Video Suggestions and Lesson Plan done. Instructional lesson also included idea is that:
The people of the world trusted their political leaders far too much, and the political leaders of the world failed to keep basic relationships with other political leaders. The Start of WWI.
Goal is to list the leaders of the war and how the war started via 12 minutes of video.
Then expand on the videos with a lecture of information.
Plus a quick sort of exit tic
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Speech Pattern Notes
Fill-in-the-blank notes on speech patterns/speech organization. (To be used with corresponding PowerPoint)
Grades:
7th - 12th
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