Elementary School Social Studies & History PowerPoint Presentations

Today in History Daily Warm-Up Instructions:

Image Observation:

Display a historical image related to the day's date or a significant event in history.

Instruct students to carefully observe the details in the image without providing any background information.

Individual Inference:

Ask students to individually jot down their inferences about what they think might be happening in the image.

Encourage them to consider details such as clothing, setting, facial expressions, and any other relevant visual cues.

Partner Discussion:

Pair up students and have them share their individual inferences with their partners.

Prompt partners to discuss and compare their interpretations, encouraging them to consider different perspectives.

Collaborative Inference:

Bring the class back together and facilitate a collaborative discussion.

Select a few pairs to share their inferences with the entire class.

Encourage students to consider diverse interpretations and discuss any common themes or differences in their observations.

Historical Context:

After the collaborative discussion, provide some historical context or information about the image.

Discuss how the actual events align or differ from the students' inferences.

Benefits for Students:

Critical Thinking Skills:

Analyzing historical images promotes critical thinking as students must observe details, make connections, and draw conclusions.

Inference and Interpretation:

Making inferences based on visual cues enhances students' ability to interpret information and think beyond the surface.

Collaborative Learning:

Partner and class discussions foster collaborative learning, allowing students to share and refine their ideas through dialogue.

Engagement with History:

Connecting historical events to visual stimuli makes history more tangible and relatable for students, increasing their interest and engagement.

Communication Skills:

Sharing inferences with partners and the class improves communication skills and helps students articulate their thoughts effectively.

Diverse Perspectives:

Encouraging students to consider different interpretations promotes an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helps them understand that history can be viewed from various angles.

Contextual Learning:

Providing historical context after the activity solidifies students' understanding, reinforcing the connection between visual stimuli and historical events.

By incorporating this activity into the daily warm-up routine, students can develop a deeper appreciation for history, enhance their analytical skills, and actively engage with the learning process.

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the International Women’s Day PowerPoint Presentation and Decor. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms. Promote critical thinking and meaningful discussions with your students this International Women's Day using this engaging PowerPoint presentation and decor pack. Designed to foster reflection, this resource helps students explore the rich history and significance of International Women's Day through interactive slides and thought-provoking questions. Each slide delves into important topics, from women's historical and modern roles to stereotypes, gender equality, and beyond. Students will also have the opportunity to reflect on women who inspire them, whether a family member or a public figure, sparking personal connections to the celebration.

Set the tone with vibrant classroom decorations that create an empowering atmosphere. This resource is perfect for creating a lively and inclusive environment for your class or the entire school, ensuring that all women are celebrated, recognized, and honored.

Ideal for bulletin boards or classroom doors, the decor helps students not only engage with the content but also immerse themselves in a space filled with energy, celebration, and respect. Inspire a sense of unity and appreciation from the moment they step into the classroom.

When students, colleagues, or parents see the decorated room, they'll immediately know they're part of a special event focused on equality, human rights, and the achievements of women.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: International Women’s Day (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 2: Why We Celebrate International Women’s Day (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 3: History International Women’s Day - Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 4: History International Women’s Day - Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 5: History International Women’s Day - Part III (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 6: Women’s Role In The Past (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 7: Women’s Role In The Present (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 8: Inspiring Women (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 9: How to Promote Gender Equality (Women - Men) (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 10: I Don't Stereotype Women (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 11: We Have Learned About - International Women's Day (English and Spanish Version)

**Decor: **(English and Spanish Version)

• Letters (Happy Women's Day):

  • Large Size: 1 letter per page (14 pages in color)
  • Medium Size: 2 letters per page (7 pages in color)
  • Small Size: 6 letters per page (4 pages in color)

• Decor Dots: 18 colorful designs

• Poster Cards: 6 half pages in color

Presentations Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Happy Women’s Day!

Este paquete esencial sobre Racismo y Antirracismo proporciona un conjunto poderoso de recursos para ayudar a los niños a comprender conceptos complejos como el racismo, el color de piel y el antirracismo de una manera apropiada para su edad. Incluye una presentacion en PowerPoint, hojas de trabajo interactivas y una actividad de autorretrato que fomenta la empatía y la auto-reflexión. Con estas herramientas podrás guiar a los estudiantes en la comprensión de la igualdad, el respeto y la importancia de defenderse contra el racismo.

¿Por Qué Usar Este Recurso?

Enseñar a los niños sobre el racismo y la igualdad sienta las bases para un mundo más inclusivo. Este paquete te proporciona los materiales para facilitar discusiones honestas y significativas sobre las diferencias raciales, la empatía y la justicia, creando un espacio seguro para que los estudiantes exploren sus propias identidades y aprendan a valorar a los demás. Estas actividades no solo fomentan la conciencia, sino también un compromiso con el respeto que los estudiantes podrán llevar adelante en sus vidas.

¿Qué Habilidades Desarrollan los Estudiantes con Este Recurso?

• Empatía y Respeto: Al discutir sobre el color de piel y las experiencias con el racismo, los estudiantes desarrollan empatía y aprenden a ver el mundo desde la perspectiva de otros.
• Pensamiento Crítico: Las hojas de trabajo interactivas motivan a los estudiantes a pensar de manera crítica sobre los temas raciales, promoviendo conversaciones que desafían estereotipos y malentendidos.
• Conciencia Social: A través de actividades atractivas, los niños comprenden el impacto social de la discriminación y el valor de defender la igualdad.
• Auto-reflexión: La actividad de autorretrato promueve la reflexión personal sobre la identidad, ayudando a los estudiantes a apreciar su singularidad mientras valoran a los demás.

Este paquete sobre Racismo, Color de Piel y Antirracismo no solo enseña, sino que inspira a los jóvenes a construir un mundo que valore a cada individuo por igual. Perfecto para educadores dedicados a fomentar un futuro basado en el respeto y la inclusión.

Esta colección incluye los siguientes recursos:

• Recurso 1: Racismo (Color de Piel) Antirracismo Presentación PowerPoint
• Recurso 2: Racismo (Color de Piel) Antirracismo Actividad
• Recurso 3: Racismo y Antirracismo | Manualidad Autorretrato

¡Disfruta de la enseñanza de la igualdad racial!

This essential Racism and Antiracism Collection BUNDLE provides a powerful suite of resources to help children grasp complex concepts like racism, skin color, and anti-racism in an age-appropriate way. It includes a PowerPoint presentation, interactive worksheets, and an engaging self-portrait craft to encourage self-reflection and empathy. With these tools, educators can guide students in understanding equality, respect, and the importance of standing up against racism.

Why Should You Use This?

Teaching children about racism and equality lays the foundation for a more inclusive world. This bundle gives you the materials to facilitate honest, meaningful discussions on racial differences, empathy, and fairness. It creates a safe space for students to explore their identities and learn to appreciate others. These activities foster awareness and a commitment to respect, which students can carry forward in life.

What Skills Are Students Working on with This Resource?

• Empathy and Respect: By discussing skin color and experiences with racism, students develop empathy and learn to see the world from others' perspectives.
• Critical Thinking: The interactive worksheets encourage students to think critically about racial issues, promoting discussions that challenge stereotypes and misconceptions.
• Social Awareness: Through engaging activities, children learn the social impact of discrimination and the value of standing up for equality.
• Self-Reflection: The self-portrait craft encourages personal reflection on identity, helping students appreciate their uniqueness while valuing others.

This collection includes the following resources:

• Resource 1: Racism (Skin Color) Antiracism PowerPoint Presentation
• Resource 2: Racism (Skin Color) Antiracism PowerPoint Presentation
• Resource 3: Racism (Skin Color) Antiracism Self-Portrait Craft

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of Racism Skin Color, Antracism PowerPoint Presentation. This comprehensive educational resource simplifies teaching about racism, anti-racism, and racial justice, offering a time-saving solution for you. It equips students with a profound understanding of racism and the importance of promoting equality and racial justice from an early age. The resource includes critical thinking questions and reflection prompts that guide students in recognizing their role in fostering a more equitable society. By encouraging proactive engagement and self-reflection, this resource provides essential tools for addressing racism and advocating for social change, empowering students to contribute effectively to a just and inclusive world.

By using this resource, you will help your students:

• Understand Racism: Learn the meaning and impact of racism and why it's crucial to address it.
• Embrace Diversity: Recognize and appreciate the richness of racial and cultural differences.
• Foster Reflection: Reflect on how their actions and ideas can contribute to combating racism now and in the future.
• Promote Equality: Develop an anti-racist mindset and advocacy skills for racial justice.

This resource supports your teaching by guiding students to see the importance of their role in creating a more equitable society. It encourages a proactive approach to understanding and addressing racism, equipping them with the tools to make a difference.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Page 1: What is Race? (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 2: Race - Racism (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 3: Racial Prejudice & Discriminatory Behaviors (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 4: There Are Different Types of Racism (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 5: Strategies to Take Action Against Any Type of Racism (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 6: What is Anti-Racism? (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 7: Racial Justice and Equality (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 8: Racial Diversity (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 9: I am Anti-Racist (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 10: Anti-Racism Practice (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 11: We Have Learnt About Racism and Anti-racism (English and Spanish Version)

Enjoy Teaching Racial Equality and Anti-Racism!

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the Black History Month PowerPoint Presentation. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms and schools! This presentation aims to explain in a simple, reflective, and child-friendly manner the true meaning of BHM to children. Each slide is designed for students to understand and relate history to their reality and experiences. Engage your students in the history of BHM through these slides; they will have the opportunity to clarify and reflect on everything this implies. Help them understand why it is important to preserve and honor this date.

The objective of this presentation is to inspire children to follow the example provided by each of the figures of BHM, understanding why courage, resilience, and leadership are essential in life to achieve their dreams.

Children will learn to value and respect not only their own culture but also that of others. They will discover the reasons behind this event and its purpose.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: What is Black History Month? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 2: How Black History Month Started and Grew (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 3: Carter G. Woodson (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 4: Notable Figures Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 5: Notable Figures Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 6: Civil Rights Movements (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 7: African-American Culture (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 8: Most Famous African-American Traditions (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 9: Diversity and Unity (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 10: Celebrate Black History Month (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 11: Black History Month Reflections (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 12: Key Values of Black History Month Figures (English and Spanish Version
• Slide 13: We have learned about - Black History Month (English and Spanish Version)

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Happy Black History Month, and Enjoy teaching your kids beyond the facts!

Este paquete Pearl Harbor está diseñado para enriquecer la comprensión de los estudiantes a través de la reflexión, el pensamiento crítico y actividades atractivas. Este conjunto de recursos, todo en uno, es perfecto para los maestros que deseen dar vida a la historia de una forma muy simple en su clase. La colección comienza con una presentación informativa en PowerPoint que capta la atención de los estudiantes a la vez que cubre detalles históricos clave. Acompañada de preguntas para la reflexión y el debate, esta presentación prepara el terreno para una exploración más profunda y un pensamiento crítico sobre Pearl Harbor. Es una forma ideal de iniciar debates significativos en clase y de involucrar a los estudiantes en un análisis reflexivo.

La actividad del Día de Pearl Harbor ofrece un enfoque polifacético del aprendizaje. Este recurso combina la lectura, la escritura, el dibujo y las manualidades para garantizar una comprensión profunda de Pearl Harbor.

La actividad de escritura reflexiva sobre Pearl Harbor anima a los estudiantes a procesar sus conocimientos a través de la escritura reflexiva y las manualidades. Este recurso ayuda a los estudiantes a articular sus pensamientos sobre Pearl Harbor, promoviendo una conexión personal con los acontecimientos históricos y profundizando su comprensión.

Este paquete no sólo proporciona un enfoque completo para la enseñanza de Pearl Harbor, sino que también promueve el pensamiento crítico al desafiar a los estudiantes a reflexionar y comprometerse con la historia. Transforma tus lecciones sobre Pearl Harbor con este atractivo y reflexivo paquete y dale vida a la historia en tu clase hoy mismo.

Esta colección incluye:

• Recurso 1: Pearl Harbor Presentación PowerPoint in SPANISH, Reflection and Discussion Q's
• Recurso 2: Día Pearl Harbor Actividad, Pearl Harbor Day Spanish, Reading, Writing and Craft
• Recurso 3: Pearl Harbor Manualidad Actividad de Escritura Reflexiva

¡Disfruta con tus estudiantes de esta colección del Día de Pearl Harbor!

The Pearl Harbor Bundle enriches students' understanding through reflection, critical thinking, and engaging activities. This all-in-one resource set is perfect for educators aiming to make history come alive in the classroom. The collection begins with an informative PowerPoint presentation that captures students' attention while covering key historical details. Accompanied by reflection and discussion questions, this presentation sets the stage for deeper exploration and critical thinking about Pearl Harbor. It’s an ideal way to initiate meaningful class discussions and engage students in thoughtful analysis.

The Pearl Harbor Activity offers a multifaceted approach to learning. This resource combines reading, writing, drawing, and crafting to ensure a thorough understanding of Pearl Harbor.

The Pearl Harbor Craft Reflective Writing Activity encourages students to process their understanding through reflective writing and crafting. This resource helps students articulate their thoughts on Pearl Harbor, promoting a personal connection to historical events and deepening their comprehension.

This bundle not only provides a well-rounded approach to teaching Pearl Harbor but also promotes critical thinking by challenging students to reflect and engage with history. Transform your Pearl Harbor lessons with this engaging and reflective bundle, and bring history to life in your classroom today.

This collection includes:

• Resource 1: Pearl Harbor PowerPoint Presentation, Reflection, and Discussion Questions
• Resource 2: Pearl Harbor Day Reading, Writing, Drawing, and Craft Activity
• Resource 3: Pearl Harbor Craft Reflective Writing Activity

Enjoy this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Collection!

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the International Peace Day - PowerPoint Presentation. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms and schools!

This presentation is designed for children to connect the history of Pearl Harbor and relate it to their own lives. This resource approaches this historical event through reflection and learning with the goal of promoting peace and dialogue, even in the face of differences. This amazing resource offers an excellent opportunity to present and develop unique, real-life ideas for our students.

Each slide provides a straightforward, child-friendly description of the history and the most significant facts related to what happened in Pearl Harbor. Additionally, it helps children understand the concept of conflict's historical and contemporary existence, emphasizing the importance of its prevention and solution.

Your students will find this event easy to comprehend and will be able to learn unique lessons from it for their lives.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: What is Pearl Harbor Day? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 2: Pearl Harbor Attack - Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 3: Pearl Harbor Attack Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 4: Where is Pearl Harbor? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 5: Why Japan Attacked Pearl Harbor? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 6: Life in Hawaii After the Attack (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 7: Heroes of Pearl Harbor (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 8: USS Arizona Memorial (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 9: Lessons Learned from Pearl Harbor (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 10: How We Remember Pearl Harbor (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 11: Pearl Harbor Reflections (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 12: We Have Learned About ... Pearl Harbor Day (English and Spanish Version)

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Enjoy this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Resource!

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the "Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Classroom Bundle", your comprehensive package for an immersive, educational, and fun March 17th. This bundle combines all of our crafted activities and lessons into one pot of gold, offering a rich blend of cultural, literacy, and math experiences. Dive into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with engaging activities that are as educational as they are enjoyable.

Bundle Includes:

• Spirit of Ireland PowerPoint: An engaging presentation exploring the history and traditions of St. Patrick's Day.
• Leprechaun's Lexicon Wordsearch: A vocabulary-building activity featuring terms associated with St. Patrick's Day.
• Trailblazers Mix & Match: Celebrate women's achievements with this interactive cut-and-stick activity.
• Counting to the Rainbow's End Activity: A colorful, pot of gold counting game for math centers.
• Shamrock Search Scavenger Hunt: Get students moving with this festive hunt for St. Patrick's Day icons.
• Luck of the Irish Worksheet: Enhance creativity with a find-and-write activity about symbols of luck.

Why This Bundle is Perfect for Your Classroom:

• Curriculum Integration: Seamlessly blends cultural education with essential literacy and math skills.
• Ready-to-Use: Everything is designed for easy implementation, saving you preparation time.
• Engagement Guaranteed: From interactive games to thoughtful research projects, students will be captivated by the variety of activities.
• Builds Comprehensive Understanding: Through a mix of storytelling, research, and play, students gain a deep appreciation for the holiday and its significance.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking to provide a multi-faceted St. Patrick's Day experience that educates, entertains, and engages.
• Classrooms that value a comprehensive approach to holiday celebrations, ensuring students not only have fun but also learn.

Bring the magic of Ireland into your classroom with the "Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Classroom Bundle", a treasure trove of activities designed to make St. Patrick's Day unforgettable for your students.

2 part PPT Bundle:

1. HISTORICAL PREREADING POWERPOINT for 'The Cay", BL 5.3,is a comprehensive educational lesson designed to fully immerse students in the world of Theodore Taylor’s iconic novel, "The Cay." This comprehensive PREREADING POWER POINT LESSON allows students to better comprehend the complex setting and fosters a deeper understanding of critical historical world events behind the novel.

PREREADING INTRODUCTION includes a printable PRE AND POST TEST

1. **Introduction to Theodore Taylor:**

-INTRODUCE students to the author, as they are able to read and discuss the brief biography which gives some context to his work. This is an opportunity to discuss the author’s lifetime experiences and the influence they may have had on her writing

2. **Importance of Historical Setting :**

-DIVE IN to the rich historical setting of Curaçao during World War II.

-ABSORB the text’s location and time period through maps, photographs, and secondary resource clips which allow students to visualize the time and place where this classic novel unfolds.

3. **Discussion and Analysis:**

-Foster critical thinking and organic class discussions about the themes and world changing events described in "The Cay."

-Encourage students to connect their understanding of the book to the historical context and the author's background.

4. **Optional Student Projects:**

- Assign individual or group projects that allow students to delve deeper into various aspects of historical research, lifestyles, and current events of the time period.

5. **Evaluation\Assessment**

- Evaluate student comprehension and engagement through individual or group digital presentations compiling results of their own research.

- Encourage students to reflect on their learning journey and how it has deepened their appreciation for this piece of literature and history Itself.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM: · Introduce new story · Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text · Stimulate group discussion · Create predictions about text · Use as distance learning resource · Post on webpage for review · Add to electronic notebooks · Provide test review · Prompt Writing or Research assignments

2. CULMINATING BOOK REPORT PROJECT - editable template

This PowerPoint template has been designed to assist students in creating an upper elementary historical fictional book project. The editable slides are highly organized with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project. The end product may be used as a Reading assessment. Questions and prompts are included so students will always include all critical information.

Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. The template is perfect to support Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or guide the entire class!

Fictional story mapping includes elements such as exposition, rising action, character traits, climax, turning point……. The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.

This PowerPoint template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or assessment and present an end product of which they are they proud!

PURPOSE: This PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for WOODS RUNNER BY GARY PAULSON. BL 5.5, as well as a Digital Book Report Template!

* includes link to audiobook

2. HISTORICAL POWERPOINT: please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS open to a standard warning page which must be clicked to access video

• Opening slide
-genre, author photo and short bio.
•Setting slides
-Location facts, photos, maps
-Time period facts, photos and links
-Link to period music
-Links to historical video clips

*Assessments

-Printable Pre and Post assessments

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story
· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text
· Stimulate group discussion
· Create predictions about text
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage for review
· Add to electronic notebooks
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

2. HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE

This PowerPoint template has been designed to assist students in creating an upper elementary historical fictional book project. The editable slides are highly organized with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project. The end product may be used as a Reading assessment. Questions and prompts are included so students will always include all critical information.

Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. The template is perfect to support Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or guide the entire class!

Fictional story mapping includes elements such as exposition, rising action, character traits, climax, turning point……. The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings . Slides can be deleted and others added where needed.

This PowerPoint template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or assessment and present an end product of which they are they proud!

Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND FOR 3 NOVELS SET DURING

COLONIAL AMERICA bundle includes 3 texts :

"The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare BL 5.7

"Woods Runner" by Gary Paulson BL 5.5

"The Sign of the Beaver" by Elizabeth George Speare BL 4.9

These 3 introductory historical lessons provide digital pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. Historical facts, photo visuals, and video clips clearly support the details of the text.

EACH POWERPOINT CONTAINS:

**HISTORICAL SLIDES filled with links to critical information, factual videos & time period music...**Please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS open to a standard warning page which must be clicked to access video.

Opening slide
-genre, author photo and short author bio.

Setting slides
-Location facts, photos, maps
-Time period facts, photos and links
-Link to period music
-Links to historical video clips

World Event slides

-The World Events which shape the context of each novel set during Colonial America are explained through rich photos, maps, and video links. The huge impact these events had on the people living during this time-period is presented to better set the stage for reading.

GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standards

AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story
· Provide backstory to text
· Stimulate group discussion
· Create predictions about text
· Use as distance learning resource
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

PRINTABLE USES: Worksheets, word walls, interactive notebooks

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This bundle is also available in Google.

Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

Thanksgiving ELA POWERPOINT Bundle: 2 Prereading Introductions *plus* Thanksgiving History Mini-lesson

A HISTORY MINI-LESSON-POWERPOINT

What is Thanksgiving? -

This 10 slide digital PowerPoint Lesson answers basic questions about the holiday. Created in a question/answer format, the historical information is clear and concise; perfect for a brief reminder of the original story. The historical information is brought to life with bold photos and an embedded video link for the visual learner.

• When is Thanksgiving?
• Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?
• When did Thanksgiving become a holiday?
• Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
• What was the first Thanksgiving?
• Why is Thanksgiving important?

.............................................PLUS..............................................................

2 PowerPoint PREREADING SHORT STORY INRODUCTIONS provide digital pre-reading resources, historical background info, vocabulary word study, practice, and assessment for the 2 GRATITUDE THEMED short stories; perfect for Thanksgiving:

**TWO THANKSGIVING DAY GENTLEMEN by O. Henry
**THANK YOU MA’AM by Langston Hughes
* PDF LINKS to texts are included

PDF FILE. Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing 8 printable worksheets to be used with the PPT lesson! These printables include Connotation and Grammar sort, Word Study, Vocabulary Organizer, and Vocabulary Quiz with optional word bank and answer key.

POWERPOINT PREREADING INTRODUCTIONS

1. **Author Bio:** To connect vocabulary with real-world context, we provide author biographies related to each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the words in the context of the author's life experience.
2. **Setting**: highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links to prepare students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.
3. **Vocab with Concise Definitions :** Our PowerPoint lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context as it appears in the text.
4.**Bold Photos:** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.
5.**Parts of Speech:** Understanding the parts of speech is crucial for effective language comprehension. Our lesson includes sections dedicated to identifying the part of speech for each vocabulary word.
6. **Grammar Review & Sort** Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.
7. **Connotation Review & Sort** Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.
8.**Context Clues Sentences:** Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.
9.**Quizlet Practice:** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice sets tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.
10. **Fun Facts** photos and video links are inserted throughout to bring important elements of the story into context and aid comprehension

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story
· Provide backstory to text
· Stimulate group discussion/prediction
· Create predictions about text7
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage for review
· Add to electronic notebooks
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments
· Grammar study / parts of speech
· Discuss Word Connotation

PRINTABLE USES: word walls and interactive notebooks

These lessons are also available in Google Slides.

Thanksgiving INTERDISCIPLINARY POWERPOINT Bundle includes

3 cross-curricular lessons for the holiday:

• Prereading Vocabulary Introduction to short story, The Thanksgiving Visitor by Truman Capote
• Quotation Analysis Writing Lesson
• *Plus* Thanksgiving History Mini-lesson

..............................HISTORY MINI-LESSON-...................

What is Thanksgiving? -

This 10 slide digital PowerPoint Lesson answers basic questions about the holiday. Created in a question/answer format, the historical information is clear and concise; perfect for a brief reminder of the original story. The historical information is brought to life with bold photos and an embedded video link for the visual learner.

• When is Thanksgiving?
• Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?
• When did Thanksgiving become a holiday?
• Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
• What was the first Thanksgiving?
• Why is Thanksgiving important?

.......................................READING LESSON...............................

PREREADING SHORT STORY INTRODUCTION provides digital pre-reading resources, historical background info, vocabulary word study, practice, and assessment for the short story, *The Thanksgiving Visitor, by Truman Capote.
* Audio Link to text included

PDF FILE. Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing 8 printable worksheets to be used with the PPT lesson! These printables include Connotation and Grammar sort, Word Study, Vocabulary Organizer, and Vocabulary Quiz with optional word bank and answer key.

POWERPOINT PREREADING INTRODUCTION

1. **Author Bio:** To connect vocabulary with real-world context, we provide author biographies related to each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the words in the context of the author's life experience.
2. **Setting**: highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links to prepare students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.
3. **Vocab with Concise Definitions :** Our PowerPoint lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context as it appears in the text.

Vocabulary Words: shiftless, surly, goad, menagerie, quibble, mirth, sacrilegious, skitter, suffuse, relegated
4.**Bold Photos:** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.
5.**Parts of Speech:** Understanding the parts of speech is crucial for effective language comprehension. Our lesson includes sections dedicated to identifying the part of speech for each vocabulary word.
6. **Grammar Review & Sort** Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.
7. **Connotation Review & Sort** Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.
8.**Context Clues Sentences:** Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.
9.**Quizlet Practice:** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice sets tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.
10. **Fun Facts** photos and video links are inserted throughout to bring important elements of the story into context and aid comprehension

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This Google Slide Lesson in Gratitude Writing Prompts package provides 15 notable quotations for students to ponder, analyze and critique in a written paragraph format. The quotes express thankfulness and gratitude; perfect for Thanksgiving.

This month-long collection of higher-level thinking quotes will provide a catalyst for summarizing, paraphrasing, using synonyms, antonyms and thesaurus words in an organized sequence of complete sentences using the templates provided.

PRODUCT CONTAINS:

*PDF FILE: daily directions, teacher suggestions, hints and tips to improve written responses, printable writing templates for student support.

*GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON: 15 soothing, aesthetic quotation slides to be used daily or printed for the classroom selected specifically for student analysis

SEE what teachers are saying...

“What a wonderful and relaxing way to start each morning! I love the quotes!! This resource set my kids up for success and gave me a very specific method to improve their writing.“

These lessons are also available in GOOGLE SLIDES

These PowerPoint lessons provide digital pre-reading resources: factual historical background context, vocabulary word study for all chapters, practice, and assessments for the historical fiction novel THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM, by Christopher Paul Curtis. BL 5.0

GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension & aligned to standards

AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support and ESL or virtual classrooms

PDF FILE Each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing 6 printable worksheets to be used with the PPT lesson!

**POWERPOINTS:**Please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS open to a standard warning page which must be clicked to access video.

• Title slide
-genre, author photo and short bio.

• 1 Historical Background powerpoint
-8 setting slides

-Location photos with maps
-Time period photos

-Live link to period music clip

-Links to historical video clips

• 4 Vibrant Vocab powerpoints divided by chapter
-bold photos appear without word for inference making
-vocab word which 'slides in' so photo can be first WITHOUT the word
-part of speech
-concise definition

-**4 Differentiated Worksheets-**to be used as a pretest, posttest, or practice
-Quizlet practice link
-Part of speech and connotation sort

ACTIVITIES:
· Introduce new story
· Provide backstory to text
· Group discussion/prediction
· Predictions for text
· Distance learning resource
· Post on webpage for review
· Individual electronic handouts-
· Add to electronic notebooks
· Test review
· Writing assignments
· Grammar study / parts of speech

Printables for word wall and interactive notebooks

Make reviewing the thirteen colonies of Colonial America fun with this engaging, collaborative game show! This 13 colonies game includes the colonial life, culture and diversity in the colonies, colonial government and politics, colonial conflict and war, and colonial founding. Quick and easy setup, plus clear directions makes this game perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students to practice knowledge of the thirteen colonies by exploring it in a fun way. Students will love working on the 13 colonies while working in teams with friendly competition, and won't even realize how much they're learning!

Here's what you'll get:

• 25 questions
• student recording sheet
• teacher directions

Your students will love practicing the Colonial America concepts with their teammates. They'll be engaged in discussions, and having friendly competition while reviewing their learning.

Prep is quick and easy... Just copy student recording sheets, display the game on the board, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!

IMPORTANT!

You must have PowerPoint installed on your computer. Also, this file is not editable.

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Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Make reviewing the three branches of government fun with this engaging, collaborative game show! This branches of government game includes the judicial branch, executive branch, and legislative branch as well as who does what and Congress. Quick and easy setup, plus clear directions makes this game perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students to practice knowledge of the three branches of government by exploring it in a fun way. Students will love working on the branches of government while working in teams with friendly competition, and won't even realize how much they're learning!

Here's what you'll get:

• 25 questions
• student recording sheet
• teacher directions

Your students will love practicing the 3 branches of government concepts with their teammates. They'll be engaged in discussions, and having friendly competition while reviewing their learning.

Prep is quick and easy... Just copy student recording sheets, display the game on the board, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!

IMPORTANT!

You must have PowerPoint installed on your computer. Also, this file is not editable.

___________________________________

Copyright © That One Cheerful Classroom.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Make reviewing the U.S. Election 2024 fun with this engaging, collaborative game show! This voting game show includes nomination, voting, campaigns, election, and presidency. Quick and easy setup, plus clear directions makes this game perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students to practice the different parts of a U.S. election. Students will love exploring how voting works while working in teams with friendly competition, and won't even realize how much they're learning!

Here's what you'll get:

• 25 questions
• student recording sheet
• teacher directions

Your students will love practicing voting concepts with their teammates before the U.S. election 2024. They'll be engaged in discussions, and having friendly competition while reviewing their learning.

Prep is quick and easy... Just copy student recording sheets, display the game on the board, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!

IMPORTANT!

You must have PowerPoint installed on your computer. Also, this file is not editable.

___________________________________

Copyright © That One Cheerful Classroom.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

This is a bundle of products about Andrew Jackson. It includes notes over Andrew Jackson, a reading about the Trail of Tears, and a crossword puzzle on Andrew Jackson.