High school literature activities on sale

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature

This fun critical lenses reading stations activity "progressive dinner" can be used to analyze any fiction text through 6 different literary lenses, including short stories, novels, and poetry! Students are asked to apply up to 6 critical lenses to a fiction text in a hands-on and interactive way! Choose from 6 different critical lens menus, including Reader Response, Feminist, New Historicism, Formalist, Psychoanalytic, and Marxist. Choose the menus that work best with the text you're studying

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9th - 12th

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Activities, Literature Circles

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Also included in: Fun Reading Stations Activity BUNDLE - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Writing

The Fall of the House of Usher : PowerPoint, Google Slides

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"The Fall of the House of Usher" brought to you in PowerPoint! Now with guided reading questions added! This is the perfect way to introduce this frightening story to your students! Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this power point are the following: background information, information on Poe (extensive), character analysis, literary focus and an overview of the plot. Great for short story units, summer school

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Unit: Raven, Usher, Tell-Tale, Red Death Bundle

The American Dream PowerPoint, Google Slides: Digital Lesson

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English Language Arts, Literature, Social Studies - History

Perfect for in-class or distance learning! Now 37 slides! "The American Dream" brought to you in PowerPoint!!! This is the perfect way to introduce this powerful concept to your students!! Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this PowerPoint are the following: background information, written response questions, notes, connections to literature, and more! Great for American literature classes as well of social studi

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6th - 12th

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Also included in: Puritanism and SOAPS Unit: AP Language, College Preparation (Google, PowerPoint)

Tone and Mood PowerPoint, Google Slides

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Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature

Now over 50 slides! Videos! Examples! Tone and Mood are difficult concepts for students to grasp. Often the difficulty lies within trying to distinguish the two. In this PowerPoint presentation the terms will be defined and explored in a fun and interesting way. Using pictures, paintings and movies students will determine the tone and then look at their own reactions to find the mood. My own classes had a ton of fun with this PowerPoint! Enjoy! Google slides links provided.This is produc

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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: Word Choice Digital BUNDLE: Diction, Tone, Imagery, Figurative Language FREEBIE

The Iliad and Trojan War Visual Tour PowerPoint, Google Slides

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Revised and Updated! Now includes a writing component students will enjoy! Whether you are going to teach The Iliad or The Odyssey this PowerPoint is a great resource to introduce your students to the Trojan War! Using fantastic images, this PowerPoint explain the many large events that took place during the Trojan War that led up to the Greeks defeating the Trojans! This PowerPoint will get your students excited to read either the Odyssey OR the Iliad! Google slides link provided.This is pr

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: The Odyssey Complete Epic Notes Bundle (Google Slides, PowerPoint)

Allusion : Lesson and PowerPoint, Google Slides

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ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Literature

Newly updated! Nearly 40 slides with examples, answers, more! Introduce, connect, and have fun with ALLUSIONS today! Perhaps more than any other lesson I have done, my kids had the most fun with this PowerPoint exploring the many multi-layered possibilities of ALLUSIONS!. At nearly 40 slides, this PPT had my class laughing, learning and even looking for their own allusions. Using Greek and Roman mythology as a vehicle to introduce this literary term, students will define, guess, and try to make

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7th - 12th

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Oxymoron : Lesson and Exercises PowerPoint, Google Slides

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Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature

Over 25 slides in length! Introduce your students to OXYMORON through this spectacular PowerPoint presentation. Jam-packed with information that will get your students excited about writing and recognizing oxymoron. Included in this Powerpoint presentation are the following: notes, guided instruction, tons of examples and problems that can be used to check understanding. As with all of my PowerPoints there are spectacular images that will help your classes identify oxymoron! This PowerPoint can

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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: Wordplay: Pun, Oxymoron, Alliteration Lessons

The Cask of Amontillado PowerPoint, Google Slides

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Now 40 slides! This is the perfect way to introduce this frightening, yet difficult, story to your students. Included in this power point are the following: pre-reading questions, guided reading questions, background information, information on Poe, character analysis, literary focus (symbolism, foreshadowing, point of view, etc.) and an overview of the plot. Great for short story units, summer school, review and any variety of activities! The perfect tool for anyone teaching this short story!

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Close Reading, Literature, Oral Communication

Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Unit: Raven, Pit and Pendulum, Tell-Tale, Cask of Amontillado

Novel Discussion - Socratic Seminar - Activities, Graphic Organizers, Rubric

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OCBeachTeacher

Improve reading comprehension and boost speaking and listening skills with this unit for whole-class reading discussion or literature circles. Discussion handouts require students to summarize, analyze author’s craft, define vocabulary, and identify text support. Students also select quotations to draw conclusions, make predictions, and form connections. These activities guide their reading and prepare them for Readers’ Roundtable, which imitates the style of Socratic Seminar. Each discussion pr

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8th - 12th

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Activities, Handouts

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Literary Terms Review Crossword Puzzle For ELA 9 - 12th Grades

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Apples for Literature

"Allegory, Alliteration, Allusion, Anaphora..." And More! This activity is an awesome way to reinforce Literary Terms with your ELA students. Suitable as a take-home or classroom activity. Includes two puzzle challenges - standard & advanced.The standard difficulty level includes 35 problem questions; the advanced level includes 86 problem questions! See sample problems below or click the preview for a close up! The puzzles are provided in two formats - plain white background and graphic

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ELA Test Prep, Literature, Other (ELA)

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9th - 12th

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

Five Little Indians Lessons - Novel Study - Contemporary Indigenous Issues Unit

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Infusing Indigenous Literature

Supporting Reconciliation Through Understanding and Inquiry Designed to Support the BC Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirement ** This novel is featured in my blog: BC Education’s commitment to Reconciliation, BC Focused Educational Resources & Five Little Indians **This novel study supports the award-winning book, Five Little Indians, written by Michelle Good, while also examining the topics of:· Residential Schools· Searching for Unmarked Graves· Sexual Exploitation/MMIWG2S· Sixties Scoo

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Canadian History, Literature, Native Americans

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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Study Guides, Unit Plans, Activities

The Scarlet Ibis Short Story Lesson PowerPoint, Google Slides

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40 Slides! Revised and updated! This is the perfect way to introduce this emotional story to your students! Included in this power point are the following: background information, guided reading, questions, information on the Scarlet Ibis, character analysis, literary focus (symbolism, foreshadowing, point of view, etc.) and an overview of the plot. Great for short units, summer school, review and any variety of activities! The perfect tool for anyone teaching this short story! Google slides

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7th - 10th

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Also included in: Freshman, Sophomore English: An Entire Semester, Google Slides, Digital Content

Pun PowerPoint, Google Slides : Lessons and Fun!

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Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature

Totally revised! Now over 30 slides and reorganized to be user-friendly and fun. It includes many examples of puns, both silly and Shakespearean. Included are notes on different types of puns, exercises with puns, and a small quiz (key included). This lesson is always fun for my classes, and I believe your students will enjoy it as well! *Note: There was a distracting background on a previous version of this product, and that has been removed. Google slides link provided.This is product is

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5th - 12th, Higher Education

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Also included in: Wordplay: Pun, Oxymoron, Alliteration Lessons

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty : Google Slides, PowerPoint

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Updated and expanded! The Secret Life of Walter Mitty brought to you in Google Slides OR PowerPoint!!! This is the perfect way to introduce this entertaining story to your students!! Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as beautiful images. Included in this power point are the following: background information, information on author, character analysis, literary focus, and an overview of the plot. Great for short units, summer school, review and any variety of act

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7th - 10th

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Short Story PowerPoint Bundle: 7 Stories in One Digital Lessons

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Over 140 SLIDES IN LENGTH! Perfect of in-class instruction or distance learning. Save over 20%! The Most Dangerous Game, The Interlopers, The Necklace, The Cask of Amontillado, The Sound of Thunder, Harrison Bergeron, The Gift of the Magi! A short story teaching unit in 1 powerpoint!!! 6 PowerPoint presentations on some of the most popular short stories taught in English classes. Each of these stories is easy to find online and Google links are included for each.Expect the following for each

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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Reading Activities Bundle for High School English

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This resource bundle for Fahrenheit 451 will help your students anticipate thematic ideas in the novel, engage in small group pre-reading discussions, and closely read and analyze the textusing a picture prompt digital interactive journal and interactive discussion activity.These student-centered activities are easy-to-use so that you can engage students, help them grow as thoughtful readers, and save some of your time along the way!Here's what you'll receive in this bundle:★Pre-reading Game so

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks

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8th - 11th

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The Odyssey: O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU PowerPoint, Google Slides

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Now with questions! O Brother Where Art Thou is a great teaching tool to help connect the events of the Odyssey into a modern context. This Powerpoint will serve as a fantastic tool for teachers looking to use the film either as a fun activity or a serious writing assignment. Either way, this Powerpoint will allow the students to understand the movie and have a good idea of what to look for in the film as they watch for connections to the epic. These slides are jam-packed and include backgro

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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: The Odyssey Complete Epic Notes Bundle (Google Slides, PowerPoint)

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Four Corners Discussion

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This four-wall/four-corner interactive anticipation activity for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian gets students up, moving, and thinking critically about thematic ideas from Sherman Alexie's well-known novel through discussion of 15 debatable statements. Typically, a four-wall discussion serves as an engaging pre-reading activity to help students build their schema for understanding the text. It is also fun to have students complete this activity from a character's perspective (o

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7th - 10th

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Activities

First Day of School PowerPoint, Google Slides EDITABLE

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

31 Slides and perfect for in-class instruction or distant learning! The First Day of School has never been this exciting or fun! With this power point presentation you will get your students pumped up for the school year and ready to excel! Included in this presentation are slides covering a "theme" for the year, rules, expectations. Using famous individuals from the past as examples, this presentation will save you time and make the first day a fun experience for you and the kids. Google sli

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: Freshman, Sophomore English: An Entire Semester, Google Slides, Digital Content

Anthem by Ayn Rand Hexagonal Thinking Activity

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This student-centered hexagonal thinking novel study activity for Anthem asks students to use critical thinking skills to connect characters, themes, ideas from Anthem by Ayn Rand. Hexagonal thinking is a retrieval and connection strategy. The goal is for students to make a generalization about linked ideas. Students are given (or self-generate) several relevant ideas, concepts, feelings, images, terms, etc., make connections, receive quick teacher feedback, and explain why and how.There is no r

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8th - 11th

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Also included in: Hexagonal Thinking Reading Activities BUNDLE for Middle School Texts

Homer, Iliad and Odyssey PowerPoint, Google Slides

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Now 33 slides! Updated and revised! Introduce your students to Homer through this spectacular PowerPoint presentation. Jam-packed with information that will get your students excited about reading Homer. Included in this Powerpoint presentation are the following: general information on the Iliad and Odyssey, background information, literary focus, and more! As with all of my PowerPoints there are spectacular images that will help your classes identify characters from the movie versions of the

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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: The Odyssey Complete Epic Notes Bundle (Google Slides, PowerPoint)

Shakespeare Ultimate Introduction PowerPoint, Google Slides

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Drama, English Language Arts, Literature

Now 37 slides! Jam-packed with activities, questions, and background! Examines Shakespeare's life, his influence, and much more! Includes reference to all of Shakespeare's plays, famous quotes, and important events from his life. Full of FANTASTIC images, this is the best PPT presentation on the web to introduce students to Shakespeare. This PPT will help make the subject of Shakespeare one your students will embrace! This Powerpoint can be used over the course of several different days and c

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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: William Shakespeare Interactive Digital Bundle

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Reading Activities BUNDLE

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Their Eyes Were Watching God is more engaging when student-led! These activities help students closely read and understand the novel as they build background knowledge by exploring The Harlem Renaissance, engage in small group pre-reading discussions, and respond to and analyze the text using a digital interactive reader's notebook and interactive discussion activities.These activities are easy-to-use so that you can engage students, help them grow as readers, and save some of your time along th

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks

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9th - 12th

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Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson Transcendentalism Activity

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This American literature interactive and kinesthetic discussion activity gets students analyzing and discussing twelve important excerpts from Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Self-Reliance." Detailed directions handouts and teacher PowerPoint will help you to introduce the activity to students. Use as an anticipation activity to help students build a framework for understanding Emerson's ideas.The roll and flip movement + leadership role help students to stay engage and facilitate discussion. You will

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