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Subject and Predicate

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
The identification of the subject and predicate of a sentence is the focus of this grammatical PowerPoint. Viewers are also coached on the fact that the subject and verb in a sentence must "agree" in number. For example, a plural subject...
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Medieval England: Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Build historical background for your medieval literature class with this presentation. Focusing on the characteristics of feudal society and religious influence, the slides are a good basis for starting your medieval literature class -...
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Chaucer: Text and Contexts

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Compare the Wife of Bath's text to the biblical verses she references. Much of Chaucer's Wife of Bath's words are direct reflections of bible verses; this presentation matches the Old English to the biblical references and helps explain...
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Chaucer: Text and Contexts

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Take your class through the Wife of Bath's Tale from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales with this slide show. First summarizing the events of this section, the presentation goes on to provide the supporting text for each plot point, from the...
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Archetypes

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Ideal for a college-level children's literature class or in a story-writing unit, this presentation defines not only the archetypal characters in literature but provides ample examples from fairy tales to modern films. The slideshow...
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Humor and Psychology

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Get a chuckle from this presentation, which studies the types of humor in psychology and philosophy. The information provided would fuel a good conversation in your lecture, and the multitude of examples will get your class laughing. The...
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Humor Theories

For Teachers Higher Ed
Providing ample examples of humor in literature, psychology, and sociology, this presentation studies the concept and function of humor in society today. Covering what is classically "funny" and what is not, and why, the slideshow will...
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Language Acquisition

For Teachers Higher Ed
Detailing the stages of language, sound, word, and grammar acquisition for babies, this presentation is a great addition to a lecture that focuses on how the English language is developed in small children. Additionally, the slideshow...
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Political Humor

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Though slightly dated (around the 2008 Presidential election), the information and discussion points in this presentation about political humor are solid. Use the slides in your language arts class in a lecture about semantics, or in a...
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Sustainability and the Recycling of Words

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Recycling and green living isn't just for the environment anymore. Studying the use of metaphors and metonymies, especially in reference to environmental sustainability, this presentation provides viewers with plenty of food for thought....
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An Overview of the THEA Writing Test

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Prepare your class for the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) or any other upcoming writing test (such as the SAT) with this presentation. Complete with instructions on the composition and rubric of the test, as well as sample...
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The Science of Thinking

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
How is fixing a flat tire like reading and writing? By thinking about each activity properly - identifying the problem and purpose, gathering information, and making inferences - you can exercise your thinking skills equally. This...
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Dolch First Grade Word Cards

For Students 1st
Forty-one sight word cards are presented in this seven-page packet of worksheets. The words are in alphabetical order, and are among the highest-used words in our language.
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Gerunds and Infinitives

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
Delve into the world of gerunds and infinitives with this detailed powerpoint. Each slide provides examples and corresponding images. Stopping throughout the presentation would allow for guided and individual practice. This could also be...
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CVC Puzzles

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Words that use the consonant/vowel/consonant pattern are the focus of this language arts presentation. Students are shown a word that has the vowel missing and a picture representing the word. They have to choose one of the five vowels...
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Compound Words

For Teachers K - 1st
This charming and colorful presentation would be ideal for very young readers. The focus is on putting two words together to make a compound word. First a slide with two pictures appears, the next slide has the words that are associated...
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Compound Words

For Teachers K - 1st
This 14-slide language arts presentation does a credible job of introducing how compound words work. It gives learners many examples, along with pictures, to practice reading compound words. Nicely-done!
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How Do We Find Words in a Dictionary?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
The dictionary can be a mysterious and overwhelming book. This presentation clearly describes how words are found in a dictionary. alphabetical order, guide words, columns, and bold text are some of the concepts covered in this...
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Semicolons: Where Should They Go?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Do you know how to use a semicolon? Are you sure? Everybody can benefit from a review! This presentation goes through a detailed explanation of when and how to use them. There are examples and a quiz at the end. A handy resource to use...
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Long Vowel Sounds

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Build reading skills, phonemic awareness, or spelling strategies with this super handy presentation. Each slide contains several variations of a long vowel sound and multiple examples of each. This is a great tool to have around,...
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Reciprocal Reading

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
The strategies associated with Reciprocal Reading are outlined in this language arts presentation. Pupils discover what it means to be the questioner, the summarizer, the predictor, and the clarifier. All four strategies lead to...
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Sentence Starters

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Make your learners' stories the best they can be. Use this resource to help them identify and discuss the importance of an engaging opening for their stories. This presentation goes through a series of tips and examples to help make this...
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Rhyming Words: The -et Family

For Teachers K - 1st
Practice reading, spelling, and rhyming skills with this presentation. Learners read a series of words ending in -en, -eg, and -et. Then, they identify words ending in these sounds. Afterwards, learners could engage in activities to come...
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Rhyming Words: The Ut Family

For Teachers K
What a great resource! Learners can review words with short vowel sounds, such as bun, bus, and hut using this presentation. The slides are easy to understand and colorful. This would be a quick way to review these words either in a...

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