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The slides explain what is a thesaurus, how it is used, and why it should be used. The end of the presentation includes practice exercises to help students better understand the importance of word choice. Custom animation and sample "answers" are included to assist in modeling and discussing student responses. The presentation could be used as a mini-lesson during a writing unit to help students with the revision process.

This power point presentation is designed as a discovery activity to help students understand 4 character archetypes (hero, anti-hero, villain, and mentor). Using examples from popular movies, video games, and cartoons, students will categorize characters based on similar characteristics and identify a name that appropriately represents the shared traits of each group. The included (editable) examples are accessible for a variety of students, and the lesson could easily be adapted to accommodate

This power point presentation may be used to introduce a unit on persuasion or to reinforce an understanding of persuasive techniques. The slides provide an overview of persuasion in advertising and then guide students in analyzing pathos, ethos, and logos in TV commercials. The included examples are accessible for a variety of students, and the lesson could easily be adapted to accommodate different age groups and interests. It was originally designed for middle school students, but it could al

This power point provides an overview of 6 types of text structure (cause & effect, compare & contrast, main idea/supporting details, persuasive, problem/solution, and sequence/chronological order). The presentation defines each type, illustrates the structure using a graphic organizer, and provides a list of signal words that are associated with each type. At the end, students are asked to read sample paragraphs and practice identifying the specific text structure that is represented. Custom an

A simple, interactive game to teach students about different homophones. The power point includes instructions on how to play and 20 practice exercises, as well as a template slide for you to create your own examples. The presentation uses custom animation, so the correct responses are hidden and then "fly in" after students give their answers. The game could be used as an individual activity, but if you want to create a little classroom competition, whole-class participation is the way to go.