Paula Shirley

This presentation on writing a research essay can be used as an introduction or as a review. It discusses all the parts of the essay, in detail, along with a worksheet for notes that can be completed as you go through the presentation. Some activities in the presentation allow for interaction as a class or done in groups/pairs, to increase comprehension and practice.

This presentation on writing an informative essay can be used as an introduction or as a review. It discusses all the parts of the essay, in detail, along with a worksheet for notes that can be completed as you go through the presentation. Some activities in the presentation allow for interaction as a class, or done in groups/pairs, to increase comprehension and practice.

Celebrate Black History Month by having students create a profile poster on a figure they may or may not be familiar with. This activity includes figures from the various aspects of entertainment, sports, TV, politics, and pioneers that have helped shape our world.

Use this engaging and interactive introduction to the writing strategy S.T.E.A.L. This presentation describes each element and how they can be applied to discovering character development and analysis. In addition to the explanation, this presentation includes three additional opportunities to practice this strategy as a class, with partners, and then individually.

The following PowerPoint presentation introduces the type of material that Collection 3 covers. It includes vocabulary that will be used, and discussion questions meant to engage and help students connect with the material they are about to read. The activities included revolve around four of the poems from this collection. Poems are not included but can be found online. Presentation includes: Q: When was the last time you felt you needed an adult to help you with a problem? How did it make yo

In this activity, students will create an acrostic poem explaining what it means to be a teenager. This item can be used in combination with literature that includes themes of growing up or as an SEL activity.