vanessa maher

Students find these slides very entertaining as they learn about Ancient Greece. Short clips from the movie 300 that coincide with the material are intermingled in. At the end of the presentation you will find a link to a Quizizz game that reviews all of the material used. In addition, these slides include no learning curve for the teacher; they are very easy to understand and teach. Enjoy! *If you would like to continue with the same material please see my Ancient Greece 2 materials. (King Da

You will 20 slides that are easy to teach about using different verb tenses. This slide show has come in handy for numerous classes over the years including ESL, Language Arts, Creative Writing and Reading classes!

Students enjoy this colorful slide show as they continue to learn about Ancient Greece. These slides begin with King Xeres seeking revenge for his father's losses. These slides include no learning curve for the teacher and are very easy to understand/teach. Please see my materials for "Ancient Greece 1" if you would like the prior lesson that includes intermingled 300 clips and a Quizziz link for a review game. Enjoy!

Enjoy this 24 page slideshow on apostrophes!

Enjoy this fun Earth slideshow that engages students. You will find introduction vocabulary such as axis, equator, revolution, rotation etc. The screen shots give you a good idea of what is included. Enjoy!

This is an excellent introduction for the writing process. I have used this with multiple grade levels. The lesson is fun and includes a true and false game and two timer activities! *Proofreading, Outlining, Brainstorming, Point of View, Purpose (Know your audience), different types of essays (persuasive, research, narrative etc.,)

This slideshow focuses on subject/verb agreement. It also focuses on plural/singular subjects, collective nouns, hidden subjects and more. It is 63 slides. I have used this in so many classes from ELA to ESL and in multiple grades. It is also intuitive and easy for a teacher to follow. It has no learning curve. Enjoy!

This includes 41 easily teachable slides for noun, adjective and adverb clauses. Enjoy!

This poetry lesson has been very popular with students in multiple grades and with co-workers. Students will listen to the video link provided of spoken poetry at a White House event. They will then complete the worksheet. Throughout my years of teaching, I have noticed that many students find poetry boring. This lesson engages students quickly and is also easy for a teacher to follow! I have used this as a demo lesson so the Massachusetts Standards are included. Enjoy!

The thumbnails will give you a good idea of what is in the packet. You will find a project, project checklist, activity and vocabulary study guide.

This fun powerpoint is a good introduction to The Giver and the rules of the community! I have used it in many classes including my ESL classes to help students preview the book plot and plant the ground work.

This includes 11 slides that can serve as a good intro to independent and dependent clauses. Enjoy!

Verb tenses can be a tricky topic to teach. Enjoy this eye catching and active PowerPoint!

Enjoy these fun inference practice slides!

Basics to past, present and future test. It has worked well with ESL students as well! Quizizz link included.

"Powering the Planet" article and activities broken down in slides. Enjoy!

This PPT contains puts the reading strategy "I wonder" into action while introducing new vocabulary words!

Grammar practice and introduction to "I before e...." Students have greatly enjoyed this holiday themed powerpoint. Enjoy!

This activity/ppt has been very popular among students over the years. I have used it as an introduction to the importance of creating a detailed setting for your audience while creative writing. Enjoy!

This is a fun mini-project for students to get creative while reading the book or watching the movie. Enjoy!