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High school informational text thematic unit plans for Microsoft PowerPoint
Anzac Day Unit - 10 WWI History Lessons
Anzac Day is a public holiday in Australia where we commemorate those that fought for us at war, primarily in WWI. This unit includes 10 lessons and is primarily ICT based, where students will develop their research, summarising and writing skills as they learn about some of the key events and conditions of being involved in WWI.This unit includes:*Unit planner (2wks or 10 lessons)*An Immersion or Introductory Lesson*Mapping Task*Timeline Task*Exploring Soldiers’ Profiles*WWI Book Profile page t
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Introduction to the History & Culture of Spain
This resource includes a 51 page PPT presentation with an introduction to Spanish history and culture. It includes pictures, maps, and is organized sequentially. The package includes a questionnaire worksheet for students to follow the presentation, as well as an answer sheet. The PPT and all materials are in English. The PPT covers the early settlers of the Iberian Peninsula, the Roman conquest, Al-Andalús and the Muslim occupation, Los Reyes Católicos, the Golden Age, exploration of the Americ
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Night by Elie Wiesel 9-10 Thematic Unit (No Prep) (Honors/AP)
This Unit is getting a massive update. The new version should be available by the end of the month! Get ready for an even better unit! Unlock the Depths of Humanity with Our Thematic Unit for 9-10 Grade English: "Night" by Elie Wiesel Step into the powerful world of Elie Wiesel's "Night" with our comprehensive thematic unit tailored for 9-10 grade English. This resource is meticulously designed to fully cover core standards while providing an immersive learning experience. Dive deep into the na
Grades:
9th - 12th
Introduction to the Anglo-Saxon Age 54 slide POWERPOINT
I've used this introductory powerpoint presentation for the last five years or so in my British English classes to capture the historical and literary spirit of the time.
The unit's objectives are:
*Understand historical context and cultural influences of the Anglo-Saxon and medieval periods
*Analyze characteristics of epics, medieval romances, and ballads
*Identify and analyze elements of Old English poetry
*Analyze imagery and figurative language
*Analyze methods authors use to introduce and
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP Spanish – Patria y Vida, una canción protesta (Práctica Integral).
Hi! This editable PowerPoint was created to practice talking about Homeland and Life, a protest song. Students will improve their basic skills (listening, speaking, reading & writing) in different topics, in this case about Patriotism. They will learn about the vocabulary associated with this topic, and how to give opinions based on their experiences and research. It has twenty-nine pages in one document. The student document includes instructions, links to videos and websites, activities,
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Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: AP Spanish Growing Bundle
Introductory Activity for The Hate U Give
This lesson provides important context to the book The Hate U Give. It uses texts and photos for students to analyze and to complete a graphic organizer.
Grades:
8th - 12th
How-To Project Bundle
Showcase your students' skills and assign them this How-To Project! Students will teach other students how to complete a process in logical steps. By highlighting their skills, your class will be a hit!
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Vietnam War: Musical Reactions of the 60s and 70s
In this Unit, students examine how Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young’s “Ohio,” Merle Haggard’s “Okie From Muskogee” and Edwin Starr’s “War” articulated the divisive feelings Americans had about the war in the late 1960s and early 1970s. To supplement these songs, students will also watch clips from CNN Soundtracks and analyze polling data, news articles, and photographs from the era. By the end of the unit, students will know seminal events during the Vietnam War, including the Gulf of Tonkin Reso
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Vietnam War Unit
Land Clearing Lesson and Worksheets
This lesson on Land Clearing aims to introduce students to the causes and effects of Land Clearing on our Earth.It includes:* viewing and responding to a video clip* reading and completing comprehension activities on a worksheetThis lesson is just a part of my 5wk / 25 lesson unit called "Human Impact on the Earth" that includes activities on: * Air pollution * Water pollution * Waste * Poetry styles - Haiku, Acrostic, Quatrain and Cinquains * Spelling and vocabulary strategies and activities *
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Grades:
3rd - 10th, Staff
Feliz Día Internacional de la Mujer (Práctica Integral en Español).
Hi! ❤️ Do you want your students to talk about Women’s Day ? Then, this is the resource for you. Students will improve their basic skills (listening, speaking, reading & writing) in different topics, in this case about Women’s Day. They will learn about the vocabulary associated with this topic, and how to give opinions based on their experiences and research. It has twenty-five pages in one document. The student document includes instructions, links to videos and websites, activities, and
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Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: AP Spanish-Práctica Integral Bundle
Beatlemania, Mass Hysteria, and the Commercial Machine - Unit Bundle
We all love the Beatles, we can all sing along to their songs...but this lesson is much more than an excuse to listen to great music in the classroom. The timeline, video clips, article excerpts, analysis questions, photographs, magazine covers, writing tasks, and activities embedded throughout this slideshow, force students to think deeply about the causes of Beatlemania, of mass hysteria in general. Students will think about the intense power of the "Commercial Machine" that was responsible fo
Grades:
7th - 10th
Life Skills: Digital Interactive Notebook/UNIT - Distance Learning
Purpose:This 100+ page unit of study was created as an Expository Reading & Writing Distance Learning course intended to prepare students for life after high school. Description:111 Pages/Slides Include:Part I: Soft Skills/Hard SkillsPart II: Life SkillsFinding a JobBuying a CarBalancing a Monthly BudgetEtc. Part III: Next Level SkillsOvercoming Learned HelplessnessRejection TherapyGrowth MindsetPerseverance/GritPlease see the Table of Contents (3 pages) for more details.Great for:Distance L
Grades:
12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
AIDS Epidemic of the 80s and 90s - Art, Music, and the LGBTQ Community
The Essential Question for students during this unit is: How did the LGBTQ community creatively respond to the AIDS crisis in the 1980s and 1990s, and protest government inaction in addressing the epidemic? First, students will share what they already know about AIDS - do a KWL chart if you are familiar. Review the Overview slide with students to provide background information and front load before beginning videos and activities. Students will watch a video clip and look at documents that expla
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Satire Unit
This unit includes several texts (Swift, Twain, Dave Barry, Judy Brady, etc.) with discussion questions and quizzes, a PowerPoint lecture, essay/timed write prompts, classroom activities, and a test. I use this in my AP Language course but it all can be used in any English course.
Grades:
10th - 12th
80s Heavy Metal and the Censorship Debate
In this lesson, students will investigate the connection between the popularity of Heavy Metal and the emergence of the parental advisory system. They will consider who should have the power to declare a song “offensive” and whether or not access to such material should be regulated. They will debate the merits of the labeling system, which is still in place, and consider whether or not labeling certain recordings is censorship.The Essential Question for students is: How was Heavy Metal involved
Grades:
8th - 10th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
The Banjo and its Relationship to Slavery (slides, videos, music, questions)
The mini-lessons on these slides trace the history of the American banjo - students will go back to its African roots, wade through its complicated relationship with slavery, and discuss the irony of today's generalizations of "who" plays the banjo. As one editorial article will say, "How did the banjo go from black to white?" (that article is included in the BUNDLE). The Essential Question for students is: What is the relationship between the banjo and slavery, and how did music making by slave
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Ray Bradbury's "The Pedestrian," powerpoint notes supplement
This PowerPoint supplement makes for a nice companion to teaching The Pedistrian by Ray BradburySlides address style, settings, main characters, irony, symbolism, and themes.
Grades:
4th - 12th
The Giver Paired Passage Activity - Expository Connection (Aligned w/TEKS)
Generate rich and purposeful classroom discussions using an expository paired text with "The Giver" by Lois Lowry.
Pairing texts with novels is necessary to ensure that students are reading at a deeper level and making connections across texts. Newsela offers a great set of expository articles to connect with "The Giver." Newsela is a free resource for teachers - if you don't have it - you should definitely get it!
For this activity I used one of Newsela's articles to create a Think, Rethink
Grades:
6th - 12th
Beatlemania - Hysteria and the Commercial Machine
We all love the Beatles, we can all sing along to their songs...but this lesson is much more than an excuse to listen to great music in the classroom. The timeline, video clips, article excerpts, analysis questions, photographs, magazine covers, writing tasks, and activities embedded throughout this slideshow, force students to think deeply about the causes of Beatlemania, of mass hysteria in general. Students will think about the intense power of the "Commercial Machine" that was responsible fo
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
A Canadian Catalogue
This is a set of compiled power points that deal with Canada. It includes pictures, information and assignments.It is a great resource for the classroom teacher.
Grades:
7th - 9th
Listening Activity- Listen like a Diplomat
Diplomats have one of the most difficult and significant jobs in the world! One of their most important skills is to be an excellent LISTENER. Encourage your students to listen like a diplomat. Students will learn what it takes to be an active listener. Then, they will watch a video of Greta Thunberg. Students will read an article regarding Greta's speech at the 2019 Summit on climate change. Students will be given the opportunity to discuss and listen to their peers' opinions on Greta's
Grades:
4th - 10th, Adult Education
Heavy Metal, Parental Advisory Labels, and the Censorship Debate UNIT
In this Unit, students will investigate the connection between the popularity of Heavy Metal and the emergence of the parental advisory system. They will consider who should have the power to declare a song “offensive” and whether or not access to such material should be regulated. They will debate the merits of the labeling system, which is still in place, and consider whether or not labeling certain recordings is censorship.The Essential Question for students is: How was Heavy Metal involved i
Grades:
8th - 11th
AP Spanish – Tradiciones: ¿Cómo se hace el Cava? (Práctica de escucha y habla)
Hi! This editable PowerPoint was created to practice talking about the process of making the Cava, a Spanish wine. Students will improve their basic skills (listening, speaking, reading & writing) in different topics, in this case about the Cava. They will learn about the vocabulary associated with this topic, and how to give opinions based on their experiences and research. It has twenty-two pages in one document. The student document includes instructions, links to videos and websites
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: AP Spanish Growing Bundle
Being Uncomfortable
This lesson discusses the feelings both emotional and physical that come with uncomfortable situations. Opportunities for discussions, answering questions, and solutions are all included.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Adult Education
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