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Idioms are everywhere! Teach the universal concept of idioms with this engaging, interactive 30-slide PowerPoint. Presentation introduces the concept with humorous examples and kid-friendly pictures. Check for understanding as your students analyze popular idioms, write sentences, and illustrate both the literal and figurative meaning. Great for English Learning students, too!!

Teaching Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “Annabel Lee?” This 45-slide all-inclusive PowerPoint is all you need to guarantee a stimulating, thought provoking, Common Core-aligned lesson. Slides include the text, informative facts on Poe, prevailing themes, character descriptions, and rigorous discussion/essay questions. Your students will be transfixed by this poem and Poe’s haunting, beautiful world of eternal love. *This lesson is all-inclusive and sub-friendly. Keep them learning, even when you’re not there!

Teaching Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”? Assess your students’ comprehension level and access higher order thinking skills with the ready-to-use “The Raven” Final Exam (13 Pages). Product includes complete text, multiple choice, short answer, and a rigorous five-paragraph essay on the author’s style of suspense, which can be included or not based on the level of your students. Common Core aligned and perfect for substitutes! Answer key included.

Transform your building’s literacy instruction with the Science of Reading Professional Development PowerPoint! This 34-slide presentation features an in-depth exploration of Scarborough’s Reading Rope, breaking down the interconnected strands of skilled reading and providing actionable insights that will enhance classroom practices. Perfect for educators, instructional coaches, and literacy leaders! What’s Included: A clear, detailed explanation of Scarborough’s Reading Rope and its components Research-based approaches to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Ready-to-use slides for staff meetings, PLCs, and professional learning days. Practical turnkey classroom strategies for all grade levels, including a Bridge-to-Practice activity. Eye-catching visuals and accessible, research-aligned content that will engage and inform your audience. Transform your reading instruction and empower students to achieve deeper understanding with this must-have resource. Download today and take your building’s reading instruction to the next level!

Teaching homophones and commonly confused words? With the Commonly Confused Words PowerPoint, you have everything you need for an exemplary grammar lesson! Common Core-aligned Product includes 34 slides on homophones such as their/there/they’re, it’s/its, your/you’re, too/to/two, accept/except, etc. Lesson includes an imbedded CFU Bridge to Practice Formative Assessment.

Teaching Frankenstein, Dracula, or the works of Edgar Allan Poe? Front-load the fundamentals of this spine-tingling genre with the Literary Horror PowerPoint. This 37-slide Common Core-aligned product features the evolution of literary horror, themes, motifs/archetypes, Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Haunted Palace” with discussion questions, and a “Your Turn” writing opportunity. You and your students will love the thrills and chills of this amazing lesson! Perfect for Halloween - or any other time.

Teaching Poe’s “The Pit and the Pendulum?” Kick off this suspenseful classic with a comprehensive, student-friendly 40-slide The Pit and the Pendulum PowerPoint that is guaranteed to pique students’ interest. Slides include informative facts on Edgar Allan Poe, anticipatory questions, themes, vocabulary, symbols, and discussion questions/answers. This product is Common Core-aligned and perfect for an upcoming evaluation.

Hearing crickets in the classroom? It’s time to leverage (20) Dynamic Discourse Strategies to increase student-to-student talk and engagement. This 46-slide PowerPoint is sure to empower teachers, build capacity, and elevate school-wide instruction as it delves into (20) high-yield discourse strategies. Slides describe how each strategy works and gives real-life classroom examples in ELA, math, social studies, science, and related arts…in addition to a Bridge-to-Practice scenario. You and other teachers will love this!

Did you know one in five students exhibit traits of dyslexia? Enhance your staff’s understanding of dyslexia with this visually engaging, research-based presentation. The Understanding Dyslexia PowerPoint (31 Slides) is designed for professional development sessions, providing educators with the knowledge and tools to identify and support students with dyslexia effectively. What’s Included: Visual Insights: Eye-opening visuals that illustrate how dyslexia affects reading and comprehension, helping you see the world through a dyslexic learner’s eyes. Real-World Scenarios: A look into the daily struggles and triumphs of a student with dyslexia, fostering empathy and understanding. Research-Driven Content: Explore foundational concepts like the Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and key aspects of dyslexia diagnosis and intervention. Actionable Strategies: Implement practical, evidence-based techniques such as phonics interventions, multi-sensory activities, and scaffolded comprehension support. Interactive Applications: Engage participants with reflective activities, including crafting lesson plans tailored to struggling readers. Empower your teaching and create a supportive learning environment for all students with this impactful resource.

Are your students struggling to grab their readers’ attention? Do their essays lack that spark that keeps readers hooked from the very first sentence? Elevate your students’ writing with the How to Hook Your Reader PowerPoint Lesson. This 32-slide product provides a step-by-step guide to writing a variety of hooks (including anecdotes, quotations, statistics, etc.), Do’s and Don’ts, Check for Understanding Quiz, and Your Turn Writing Practice. You and your students will love this!

Set your students up for success with this ELA Standardized Test Questions PowerPoint - Volume 1, featuring 60 rigorous, ready-to-use slides designed to mirror the format, style, and difficulty of standardized ELA tests. Exposure is key! Research shows students perform better when they are consistently exposed to test-style questions, academic language, and strategic thinking skills. This PowerPoint gives students the critical practice, familiarity, and confidence they need to tackle any high-stakes ELA exam. Help your students show what they know! What’s Included: 60 engaging slides featuring multiple-choice ELA practice Short literary and informational passages with comprehension questions Answer Key for easy grading and self-checking Instructions for flexible classroom use Editable format for easy customization Skills and Standards Covered: Reading Comprehension: Literal and inferential questions on fiction and nonfiction texts Literary Analysis: Tone, mood, theme, author’s craft, figurative language Vocabulary in Context: Determining word meaning using textual evidence Grammar and Conventions: Correcting run-ons, punctuation, subject-verb agreement Argument and Rhetoric: Analyzing claims, evidence, bias, appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) Text Structure and Synthesis: Cause/effect, compare/contrast, sequence Paired Passage Analysis: Synthesizing across multiple sources Perfect For: Daily Bellringers to build endurance and familiarity Whole-Class Skill Review and discussion Small Group Targeted Practice for intervention or extension Mock Benchmark Assessments Homework, Sub Plans, or Test Bootcamps State Test Prep, SAT/ACT Prep, End-of-Year Reviews Give your students the advantage of daily, strategic exposure to real test-style ELA questions — and watch their skills (and your data) soar!

Set your students up for success with this ELA Standardized Test Questions PowerPoint - Volume 1, featuring 60 rigorous, ready-to-use slides designed to mirror the format, style, and difficulty of standardized ELA tests. Exposure is key! Research shows students perform better when they are consistently exposed to test-style questions, academic language, and strategic thinking skills. This PowerPoint gives students the critical practice, familiarity, and confidence they need to tackle any high-stakes ELA exam. Help your students show what they know! What’s Included: 60 engaging slides featuring multiple-choice ELA practice Short literary and informational passages with comprehension questions Answer Key for easy grading and self-checking Instructions for flexible classroom use Editable format for easy customization Skills and Standards Covered: Reading Comprehension: Literal and inferential questions on fiction and nonfiction texts Literary Analysis: Tone, mood, theme, author’s craft, figurative language Vocabulary in Context: Determining word meaning using textual evidence Grammar and Conventions: Correcting run-ons, punctuation, subject-verb agreement Argument and Rhetoric: Analyzing claims, evidence, bias, appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) Text Structure and Synthesis: Cause/effect, compare/contrast, sequence Paired Passage Analysis: Synthesizing across multiple sources Perfect For: Daily Bellringers to build endurance and familiarity Whole-Class Skill Review and discussion Small Group Targeted Practice for intervention or extension Mock Benchmark Assessments Homework, Sub Plans, or Test Bootcamps State Test Prep, SAT/ACT Prep, End-of-Year Reviews Give your students the advantage of daily, strategic exposure to real test-style ELA questions — and watch their skills (and your data) soar!

Set your students up for success with this ELA Standardized Test Questions PowerPoint - Volume 2, featuring 60 rigorous, ready-to-use slides designed to mirror the format, style, and difficulty of standardized ELA tests. Exposure is key! Research shows students perform better when they are consistently exposed to test-style questions, academic language, and strategic thinking skills. This PowerPoint gives students the critical practice, familiarity, and confidence they need to tackle any high-stakes ELA exam. Help your students show what they know! What’s Included: 60 engaging slides featuring multiple-choice ELA practice Short literary and informational passages with comprehension questions Answer Key for easy grading and self-checking Instructions for flexible classroom use Editable format for easy customization Skills and Standards Covered: Reading Comprehension: Literal and inferential questions on fiction and nonfiction texts Literary Analysis: Tone, mood, theme, author’s craft, figurative language Vocabulary in Context: Determining word meaning using textual evidence Grammar and Conventions: Correcting run-ons, punctuation, subject-verb agreement Argument and Rhetoric: Analyzing claims, evidence, bias, appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) Text Structure and Synthesis: Cause/effect, compare/contrast, sequence Paired Passage Analysis: Synthesizing across multiple sources Perfect For: Daily Bellringers to build endurance and familiarity Whole-Class Skill Review and discussion Small Group Targeted Practice for intervention or extension Mock Benchmark Assessments Homework, Sub Plans, or Test Bootcamps State Test Prep, SAT/ACT Prep, End-of-Year Reviews Give your students the advantage of daily, strategic exposure to real test-style ELA questions — and watch their skills (and your data) soar!

Make allusions click for your students with this fun, fresh, and fully-loaded PowerPoint presentation! With 31 engaging slides, this resource dives deep into one of the most tested—and most overlooked—literary devices. Perfect for grades 6–12 ELA! Whether you’re prepping for state assessments or weaving literary devices into your unit, this allusion resource reinforces essential skills students need for close reading and textual analysis. Students Will Explore the 5 Major Types of Allusions: Literary Mythological Biblical Historical Pop Culture Give your students the tools to recognize allusions like literary sleuths —and watch their reading (and test scores!) soar.

Immerse your students in the passion, power, and poetry of Romanticism with this comprehensive Common Core-aligned 45-slide Romantic Poets PowerPoint covering the major themes, poets, and literary techniques of the movement. Designed for high school and college-level literature courses, this engaging resource provides a detailed exploration of Romantic poetry and its enduring influence. What’s Inside? Romanticism Themes & The Sublime – Emotion, nature, imagination, and the supernatural Major Romantic Poets – In-depth looks at Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats, Lord Byron, and Shelley Deep Dive Lesson on La Belle Dame Sans Merci – Full analysis of Keats’ haunting ballad Poetic Craft & Structure – Form, meter, diction, imagery, and figurative language in Romantic poetry Writing Opportunity – A structured task guiding students to apply Romantic techniques in their own writing Perfect for: AP Literature, British Literature, Poetry Units, and Romanticism Studies Includes: Editable PowerPoint file (PPT) with engaging visuals, scaffolded explanations, and interactive discussion prompts

Teaching the Greek myth “Icarus and Daedalus”? Take your students on a captivating journey into the world of Greek mythology with this comprehensive and interactive 40-slide Icarus and Daedalus PowerPoint presentation! This Common Core-aligned resource offers a rich blend of mythological background, anticipatory questions, engaging activities, discussion questions/answers, and critical thinking opportunities - including a bridge-to-practice writing activity.

Transform your mythology unit with this engaging and educational 40-slide Mythology PowerPoint! This Common Core-aligned resource provides a detailed exploration of gods, goddesses, creatures, motifs, themes, and the legendary myth, “Pandora’s Box,” with an interactive writing task to spark creativity. Bring the magic of mythology into your classroom, and watch your students become myth experts as they fine-tune their analytical skills!

Engage your students with this comprehensive 38-slide PowerPoint exploring John Keats’ haunting ballad, “La Belle Dame Sans Merci.” Designed for engagement and deep analysis, this Common Core-aligned lesson includes biographical background knowledge, Romanticism themes, poem craft and structure, discussion questions/answers, and a bridge-to-practice writing activity. Perfect for high school and college-level literature classes, bring Keats’s mesmerizing ballad to life in your classroom with this ready-to-use resource!

Research shows background knowledge is crucial to reading success. Unlock the key to deeper student comprehension with this engaging, research-based Building Background Knowledge Professional Development presentation! Designed for educators, literacy specialists, and instructional coaches, this 28-slide PowerPoint explores the critical role of background knowledge in reading success. Packed with strategies, real-world examples, and interactive elements, it’s perfect for workshops, PLC meetings, or independent professional growth. What’s Included: Clear explanations of why background knowledge is essential to comprehension. Proven methods for activating and building background knowledge in students. Practical, ready-to-use classroom strategies for all grade levels, including a Bridge-to-Practice activity. Eye-catching visuals and accessible, research-aligned content. Transform your reading instruction and empower students to achieve deeper understanding with this must-have resource. Download today and take your building’s reading instruction to the next level!

Transform your building’s literacy instruction with The Role of Fluency in Literacy Professional Development PowerPoint! This 34-slide presentation features an in-depth exploration of the three components of Fluency: Accuracy, Rate, and Prosody - any why fluency plays an important role in reading proficiency. Presentation includes supports for struggling readers, how to engage families, and a bridge to practice. Perfect for educators, instructional coaches, and literacy leaders! What’s Included: A clear, detailed explanation of Scarborough’s Reading Rope and the role of fluency. Research-based approaches to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Ready-to-use slides for staff meetings, PLCs, and professional learning days. Practical turnkey classroom strategies for all grade levels, including a Bridge-to-Practice activity. Eye-catching visuals and accessible, research-aligned content that will engage and inform your audience. Transform your reading instruction and empower students to achieve deeper understanding with this must-have resource. Download today and take your building’s reading instruction to the next level!