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Middle school literature lectures for Google Apps
Outsiders Introductory Lecture, S.E. Hinton The Outsiders, Prezi & Google Slides
The Outsiders by S.E. HintonGrab every eye in the room with this gorgeous 38-slide introduction lecture that provides all of the background information your class will need as you launch your study of S.E. Hinton’s classic novel, The Outsiders.The presentation includes a quickwrite topic that will help make The Outsiders’ characters and themes relevant to your students (15 minutes for writing and discussion). Then, launch the 30-minute lecture which covers S.E. Hinton’s background, the time peri
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7th - 10th
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The Necklace, Guy de Maupassant Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Apps
Use the classic short story, “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This two-day lesson plan includes a full-text copy of this public domain story, an 8-question student handout (with detailed answer key, of course), an interactive slide lecture (both Prezi Next and Google Slides versions included) to help your students learn how to analyze text as they connect the author’s setting to the character development of Mathilde Loisel, and an opt
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8th - 11th
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Characters/Characterization Traits/Archetypes Lesson Plan
The objective of this Characters, Characterization Development and Archetypes complete teaching pack is to foster students' beginning or basic understanding of how an author uses details to "paint a picture" of a character throughout a text. Student Experience: The lesson slideshow paints the concept and terms, the task cards allow students the chance to practice their skills on authentic text, and the creative body biography activity allows students to show their comprehension of this skill in
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Skills Teaching Units, BUNDLE of Lessons
Setting Affects Plot & Conflict Lesson, Complete Teaching Unit
Looking for an interesting and engaging way to present how an author's use of setting affects plot? This complete teaching pack for teaching how setting affects conflict has everything you need to teach this skill with ease and success. Student Experience: In this classroom-tested, interactive, photography-inspired activity, students travel around the U.S. while discussing the key element of setting and exploring how it affects plot. Students will first take notes about the skill. Then, they wil
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Skills Teaching Units, BUNDLE of Lessons
Plot Diagram Notes and Lesson with Pixar Film
Guide your students through plot diagram or let students guide themselves with this scaffolded activity on Google Slides! After watching the "Day and Night" Pixar short film, students will be introduced to the basics of a plot diagram. This activity includes the following: - Simplified & Easy to Read Notes on Plot Diagram Basics (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution). - Interactive Slides for students to type, drag, and match - Pixar Short Film Link - Formative R
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Plot Diagram Unit Bundle
To Kill a Mockingbird, Lecture Slides + Quickwrite to Launch Harper Lee’s Novel
Grab every eye in the room with this 30-slide lecture that provides all of the background information your class will need as you launch your study of Harper Lee’s classic American novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Downloads in Prezi, PDF, and Google Slides versions.The presentation includes a quickwrite topic that will help make To Kill a Mockingbird’s characters and themes relevant to your students (15 minutes for writing and discussion). Then, launch into the 30-minute lecture which covers Harper
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8th - 11th
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The Lady, or the Tiger? PowerPoint, Google Slides Lesson
Updated and revised! 27 slides! Now with guided reading! "The Lady, or the Tiger?" brought to you in PowerPoint! This is the perfect way to introduce this fun story to your students, and guide them through a sometimes challenging story. Filled with relevent background information, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this PowerPoint are the following: background information, information on the author, character overview, activities, video clip, follow up extentions, step-by-
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7th - 11th
Protagonists vs Antagonists Mini Lesson- Google Slides- EDITABLE
Use this mini lesson to teach the difference between protagonists and antagonists. Includes 3 slides with a mini game- "Name The Antagonist". Students will relate to the Super Hero theme along with the Harry Potter, Avengers and Star Wars examples. Easily upload to Google classroom for virtual instruction. Created using a Slides Carnival template.
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2nd - 12th
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The Hobbit Introductory Google Slideshow on Characters, Conflicts, Plot
This visually appealing Google Slideshow introduces students to the key characters in The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, offering them context on character traits, relationships, conflicts, and development over the course of the novel. (Alternatively, a PowerPoint version of this presentation is available.)The following are covered:Bilbo Baggins.♦ Modest nature♦ Appreciation for the simple things♦ His reluctance and obligation to help♦ His role along the journey♦ His brushes with adversity ♦ His sen
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6th - 12th
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ULTIMATE HISTORY OF STORYTELLING BUNDLE (SEVERAL FULL LESSONS)
**ENOUGH CONTENT FOR WEEKS OR MONTHS OF CLASSES/SESSIONS****ENTERTAINING, CULTURAL, AND SOPHISTICATED****EXPLORE HOW A HISTORY OF STORYTELLING (FAIRY TALES - FOLKLORE - COMIC BOOKS) CONNECTS TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL HISTORY, CULTURE, SOCIETY, ART, LITERATURE, FILM, MUSIC, AND PSYCHOLOGY**This STORYTELLING BUNDLE gives you a comprehensive collection of engaging and dynamic presentations that include important discussions of fairy tales and their cultural influences around the world. NO prior
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Flashback Lesson Slides *with video examples* DIGITAL DOWNLOAD - Google Slides
These slides can be used to introduce what a "flashback" is in literature. The definition of a flashback is provided, as well as the reasons why authors might use flashbacks in their stories.These lesson slides include four scenes of flashbacks from popular movies: RatatouilleHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneUpToy Story 2Each video clip is followed by an explanation of why the author used the flashback (to give insight into why the character acts a certain way, to show how a character's pers
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3rd - 10th
60+ Vocab Warm-Ups: AP Language & Composition, AP Lit, 10th-12th ELA
This visually engaging and detailed vocabulary slideshow will minimize your prep work and provide students with the opportunity to expand their vocabulary. In addition to the definition, part of speech, etymology, pronunciation, visual examples, and example sentence(s), students will also have a journal reflection prompt that helps solidify their understanding of the word and gain additional practice using it in their writing.Who is this resource for? Originally designed for AP Language & Co
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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COMIC BOOKS BUNDLE! (FULL LESSONS)
**ENOUGH CONTENT FOR SEVERAL CLASSES/UNITS**EXPLORE HOW COMIC BOOKS ARE CONNECTED TO HISTORY, CULTURE, SOCIETY, SCIENCE, AND ARTThis COMIC BOOKS BUNDLE gives you a comprehensive collection of engaging and dynamic presentations that include important discussions of comic books and their cultural influences. NO prior knowledge needed!These sessions are engaging and immersive Google Slides presentations filled with embedded text, videos, pictures, and interactive activities/assignments. All the wor
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Julius Caesar & Tragedy Introduction - Background Notes & Note-Taking Guide
Would you like to introduce the play Julius Caesar, provide an overview of Elizabethan England and Shakespearean theatre, and give students relevant reasons for reading the play?This set of background notes on Julius Caesar provides options for you to provide an introduction to the play that best fits the needs of your students._________________________________________Slideshow: This visually appealing slideshow provides an overview of the play and background information on Shakespeare, Elizabet
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7th - 12th
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Introduction to Shakespeare Presentation (includes game, Pear Deck interaction)
*Includes link to free guided notes to help with engagementUse this interactive Google Slides presentation to engage your class before you start your Shakespeare unit! I LOVE doing Romeo and Juliet every year. The best part is getting into the interesting life and career of WS himself. This presentation is always an engaging crowd pleaser. :) ENJOY!This presentation includes:Pear Deck interactive questionsBackground Information Bellwork questionShakespeare's life background (family life)Shakespe
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Introduction to Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet BUNDLE
Comic Books & Science (FULL LESSON)
Use COMIC BOOKS as an engaging gateway to explore and discuss SCIENCE!Enough material for one or multiple classes.Click on "view preview" to see a preview of the entire product.This comprehensive session is an engaging and immersive Google Slides presentation filled with animated text, pictures, and activities. These full lessons were completely built by an arts professor. All the work is done for you! This presentation is easily understandable and is great for science, artsy, or non-artsy stude
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: COMIC BOOKS BUNDLE! (FULL LESSONS)
Introduction to American Literature - Literary Movements - Google Slides
Google Slides - EditableIntroduction to American Literature - Literary MovementsBriefly covers literary movements within American Literature. Each slide provides an overview of the time period, with references to famous works and authors of the time period.Great for American Literature class!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Intro to Magical Realism - Google Slides - Editable - A Man With Enormous Wings
Need an introduction to your new Magical Realism unit or mini-unit? Check out this Google Slides deck perfect to get you started! This slide deck includes:Rules of the magic realism genreHyperlink to video with examples in moviesLiterary Analysis Activity identifying the key characteristicsAnswers to the Analysis ExamplesActivity for students to create their own example and share with a partner to ensure accuracy as well as information on the relevance of this genreHyperlink to the Magical Reali
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Summary Writing of Literary Texts Google Slides for Grades 3 - 6
This Google Slides presentation simplifies the process of summarizing for upper elementary students. This method is especially effective for special education students. This presentation breaks down a simple structure of an effective summary of literary texts for students. It covers characters, setting, beginning, middle, and end. This Presentation Includes:Examples of good and bad summariesBreakdown of summarizing the beginning, middle, and end of a storyGuided practice activity sorting importa
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3rd - 6th
"The Gift of the Magi": Irony, Theme, POV post-reading mini-lesson slide deck
After students have read "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, lead a discussion in your class about irony used in the story, the theme of the story, and point of view utilized. These slides can be used with or without Pear Deck, so students can be engaged in the learning no matter where they are, in the classroom or online.
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7th - 12th
Also included in: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry Short Story Unit Bundle
Edgar Allan Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" Background Slides
Enhance your students' understanding of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Pit and the Pendulum" with this comprehensive 20-slide background presentation. Perfect for middle and high school English Language Arts classes, this resource provides an overview of Poe's life, historical context for setting (the Spanish Inquisition), eight key literary terms, and engaging pre-reading activities.Why Choose This Resource:Use this presentation as a standalone lesson on Poe and his storyNo-prep pre-teachin
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6th - 12th
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ULTIMATE FAIRY TALES & FOLKLORE BUNDLE (FULL LESSONS)
**ENOUGH CONTENT FOR WEEKS OR MONTHS OF CLASSES/SESSIONS****ENTERTAINING, CULTURAL, AND SOPHISTICATED****SPANS DIVERSE TOPICS OF HISTORY, LITERATURE, MUSIC, FILM, AND WORLD CULTURES**This FAIRY TALE BUNDLE gives you a comprehensive collection of engaging and dynamic presentations that include important discussions of fairy tales and their cultural influences around the world. NO prior knowledge needed!These sessions are engaging and immersive Google Slides presentations filled with embedded text
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Genres of Fiction Lesson - Google Slides
Use this Google Slide Show to review/introduce the genres of fiction to your students. Skeletal notes can be found in my shop that pair exactly with this slide show. The words in red font are those that the students are supposed to fill into their notes.
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Genres & Sub-Genres of Fiction Unit
Introduction to Agatha Christie | Google Slides Presentation
Agatha Christie Google Slide Presentation. Introduce your student to the best-selling author and Queen of Mystery, Agatha Christie. Only the Bible and Shakespeare have sold more books. Created and re-imagined in hundreds of plays, movies, short stories, and novels over the past century, her characters still manage to captivate audiences around the world.This presentation is a great way to introduce the world-famous consulting detective, Hercule Poirot, and busybody Miss Marple before beginning a
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6th - 12th
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