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An introduction to the annotated bibliography that will provide your students with an overview of the annotated bibliography as well as opportunity to practice what they learned. Mini Lesson Includes: - Introductory PowerPoint that gives students an overview of the annotated bibliography including its purpose, an example, and needed materials *NOTE: This is a PowerPoint SlideShow and cannot be edited - Guided Notes Sheet for students to use during the PowerPoint lecture - Research question and

**EDITABLE VERSION AVAILABLE** Get to know your students in a meaningful way on the first day of school! This brief info sheet is the ideal balance between practical and fun! Some questions will help you get to know more about your students. Other questions will help you put together your first seating chart and focus on specific student needs related to the English Language Arts classroom. Perfect for Middle/High School Classes!

Background information on Charles Dickens and A Tale of Two Cities Dynamic multimedia Prezi (41 "clicks") with Guided Notes Handout (4 pages, 50 fill-in-the-blanks) for students *answer key included! Information Includes: -Charles Dickens' early life and career -Life in London during Dickens' time -General Info about the novel including setting and themes -Relevant literary terms such as allegory, doubles, and paradoxes -Overview of main characters Lecture Length: Approximately 50 minutes **Prez

Any high school teachers question if the students actually know where the library is? I created this Library Scavenger Hunt to get students into the library to see what it has to offer. There's even a section devoted just to computer use! This activity is literally "Print and Go." All you have to do is schedule class time to bring your students to the library.

Jeopardy review game for the novel Fahrenheit 451. Divide your students into teams and review details from the novel. Perfect to use for the day before the test! The Jeopardy game includes five categories--Quotes, People, Events, Details,and Memory. The answer slides include passages from the novel to reinforce the concepts covered. Final jeopardy question included (with timed "Jeopardy theme music"). Your students will have a blast while reviewing their test!

Introduce your students to Homer's Odyssey with this beautiful, engaging, informative multimedia Prezi! Background Notes Include: -The Trojan War -Greek gods and goddesses -Overview of the Odyssey -Information on Homer -Literary terms Prezi lecture length approximately 50 minutes; may take longer depending on student questions and interactions. Includes a video clip from Monty Python and the Holy Grail to show satire of Trojan Horse! **Prezi link has been updated and downloaded version of Prezi

PowerPoint provides overview of jazz, tap, modern, and ballet dance as well as key terms and makeup of dance companies. Included links to online videos to demonstrate types of dance. Can be used as an introductory lesson in a Fine Arts class. Lecture time: Approximately one 50-minute class period

**PRODUCT UPDATE: I removed the extra copy of the passages to avoid confusion, clarified which journals needed the passage and which journals students choose their own passage, and included a student-created example.** Take your students' analysis skills to the next level with this journals assignment. For five weeks, students will analyze specific passages in A Tale of Two Cities while reinforcing MLA format and integrating/using textual evidence. This higher order thinking assignment will imp

Need to teach your students about how to create a Works Cited page, but have NO CLUE where to begin? Use this Works Cited Lesson and Activity to introduce and teach students about the MLA works cited page. This lesson and activity takes the students through the steps of choosing a topic, finding sources, creating the citation, and formatting a works cited page. Bundle Includes: -Teacher's Guide -Step by Step directions for the students -MLA Works Cited page example -Citation How-To handout w

Perfect for Middle/High School Teachers! Make this year's Open House Night stress-free with this Open House Bundle! Bundle includes: -Editable, beautifully designed brochure -Editable sign-in sheet, with space for parents' email addresses -Printable welcome sign

Quickly assess your students' understanding of linking verbs and helping verbs! This Grammar Quiz includes: - Defining Linking Verb and Helping Verb - Listing Common Linking and Helping Verbs - Identify the Subject of Sentences and Linking, Helping, or Action Verbs Answer key included!

This INDEPENDENT READING JOURNALS BUNDLE includes the following: - Letter to the teacher explaining how to implement independent reading journals - Sample list of Recommended Reads (made by high school students) - Sample pacing guide - EDITABLE Instructions for setting up the Reading Journal - Over 30 Writing Prompts that can be used with ANY novel - EDITABLE tracking sheet for SSR time - EDITABLE rubric for grading at the end of each quarter If you want your Independent Reading to - allow stud

**Please Note: This is a PowerPoint Show file and cannot be edited** A thorough explanation of Diction and Syntax with both definitions and examples. Students will learn the difference between diction and syntax as well as things to look for when analyzing diction and syntax in literature.

Who doesn't love Harry Potter? Engage students in a short Harry Potter-filled Prezi that covers the basics of characterization. Prezi includes information and examples on the following: -characterization definition -flat vs. round characters -dynamic vs. static characters -how authors characterize characters Make note taking a little more engaging (and a little less prep-filled) with this Prezi. **Prezi link has been updated and downloaded version included to avoid future tech problems **

Help students understand Ray Bradbury's purpose in writing Fahrenheit 451 through this week-long research project. Students will practice all the basic research skills while establishing a valuable basis for reading the novel. Research Skills Covered: - Narrowing a Topic - Writing a Research Question - Finding a Credible Source - Creating a Works Cited page - Presenting Research Students will also use note-taking and writing skills during the final Gallery Walk. This Research Project includes ev

This activity includes Before Viewing questions, During Viewing questions (for students to complete as they watch the 2.5 hour film), and After Viewing questions. These questions were specifically created for the 1980 film version directed by Jim Goddard. Due to copyright law, I am unable to provide the actual film; however, I included a YouTube link that will be helpful! Answer key included!

Tired of saying the same things over and over and over? I put together this handbook with that in mind! This FULLY EDITABLE handbook is meant as a REFERENCE TOOL for students to use after they have learned a concept (it does not replace your initial teaching!) Print a copy for each student to keep in their binders for the school year, and you will find the only thing you'll have to repeat is "Check your handbook!" Along with a cute cover page, the following topics are covered in the handbook:

Everything you need to get started with constructed responses--explanation of a constructed response, peer editing sheets for students, and two different rubrics for grading student constructed responses. Constructed response questions can be used with any subject area and any type of reading. It encourages students to use textual evidence to support their answers in paragraph form.

Introduction to the French Revolution Students will build their own knowledge on the background of A Tale of Two Cities by preparing and presenting an entertaining and informative speech on a topic relevant to the French Revolution. This bundle includes: 1. Teacher's Guide 2. List of topics for speeches (enough to accommodate a class of 36 students!) 3. Direction Sheet handout for students 3. Rubric Sheet handout for students Duration: 1-2 days in the computer lab/library for research 3-4 day

Use this 50+ slide, multimedia PowerPoint presentation along with your current Greek Theater/Tragedy unit. PowerPoint presentation covers the following topics: - Oedipus Rex overview - Critical reading levels for Greek tragedies - Development of Theater - Development of Tragedy - Mechanics of Theater - Playwrights, Plays, and Actors - Key terms - Aristotle's Theory of Tragedy