English Language Arts Lectures

This four-page handout introduces students to the themes which are most prominent in Mary Shelley's literary masterpiece, Frankenstein (1818). By having your students read and discuss this thematic introduction together, you will have them captivated by the complex questions invoked by Frankenstein before they open the novel's cover.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein asks a series of profound questions about human nature. Are human beings inherently benevolent or malevolent? Are humans better off when they live alone in isolation or when they live together in society? Can the development of modern technology have the effect of transforming human nature?

This handout is part of a larger bundle of Frankenstein resources which includes discussion questions, short writing prompts, vocabulary lists, daily quizzes, and an analytical writing assignment. To view my comprehensive bundle of Frankenstein resources, visit the following link:

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NEW IN 2020: Rigorous! Engaging! Thought-provoking! This EDITABLE slideshow will kindle a fascination with Fitzgerald's novel before your students even crack the cover of The Great Gatsby. Open your unit on Fitzgerald's masterpiece with this powerful 41-slide PowerPoint SLIDESHOW presentation on the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald's and the culture of 1920s America called "The Road to Gatsby: A Slideshow on F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Roaring Twenties."

While this slideshow can be downloaded for free, it is meant to be accompanied by a 9-page LECTURE that you can preview and/or purchase for $1.99 by clicking HERE!!

Here's a quick glimpse into each of the four sections featured in the slideshow:

• Part I. The Artist as a Young Man: This section features photographs of Fitzgerald from his childhood in Minnesota, his college years at Princeton, his military training at Camp Sheridan, and his romantic courtship of Zelda Sayre in Montgomery, Alabama. Your students will be fascinated by the parallels between Fitzgerald's life and Jay Gatsby's upbringing, military training, and romantic life. After all, it is only because Gatsby is wearing his military uniform — which erases the signs of his class status — that he can get close to Daisy Faye! (13 slides)

• Part II. New York in the Artistic Imagination: This section features photographs and paintings of the rapidly changing skyline of New York in the 1920s. Photographs by Alfred Stiegliz reveal how 5-story brownstones were replaced by 50-story skyscrapers. Paintings by Georgia O'Keefe and Howard Thain reveal how the invention of electric lights imbued the cityscape with color and romantic allure. (7 slides)

• Part III. The Characters as Readers: This section will not only prepare students to catch the literary allusions in The Great Gatsby but will get students thinking about what the books that various characters are reading might reveal about their personalities. What does his interest in Horatio Alger's rags-to-riches novels reveal about the character of Jay Gatsby? What does his interest in Lothrop Stoddard's The Rising Tide of Color reveal about the racist and xenophobic views of Tom Buchanan? (7 slides)

• Part IV. Drafting The Great Gatsby: This section features photographs of the mansions and parties that Scott and Zelda attended on Long Island in 1923. It also features Fitzgerald's handwritten drafts of the first and last pages of his novel, a list of the six titles that Fitzgerald rejected (plus the title he actually preferred but requested after the book had gone to print), and the painting by Fancis Cugat that Fitzgerald selected for the cover of The Great Gatsby. (12 slides)

This slideshow will come to you in a 41-slide EDITABLE PowerPoint presentation which you can customize to the needs of your students! The 9-page EDITABLE lecture accompanying the slideshow can be previewed and/or purchased for $1.99 by clicking HERE. (Sellers are only able to upload one document per TeachShare product, so I've had to upload the lecture under a separate product listing. Apologies in advance for the inconvenience). As a bonus for purchasing the lecture, you'll also get a Spotify playlist of the songs that characters listen to in The Great Gatsby.

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Happy teaching!

Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.

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Note: This slideshow and lecture also included in my Gatsby MEGA-Bundle. The bundle contains everything you'll need to deliver amazing and comprehensive lessons on Fitzgerald's novel: over 40 slides and over 240 pages of content-rich handouts and activities. If you've already purchased the bundle, you don't need to purchase this slideshow. Thanks!

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Dive into the timeless world of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders with my engaging PowerPoint Presentation and Note-Taking Sheets FREEBIE!  This resource is perfect for teachers and students alike, designed to complement your literature curriculum and enhance students’ understanding of the novel.  The PowerPoint slides provide a comprehensive overview of key themes, character analysis, plot summaries, and important quotes, while the accompanying note-taking sheets encourage students to actively engage with the material, track their thoughts, and organize their insights.  Whether used in the classroom or for remote learning, this resource makes studying The Outsiders interactive and enjoyable.

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What Educators Are Saying:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Easy ELA with AD Bee (TeachShare Seller) September 23, 2024

Super cute and cool resource. My students loved the character's pictures because it helped them remember who they were writing about.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Matheme by Mariela & Diana (TeachShare Seller) September 22, 2024

The note-taking sheets are a game-changer, encouraging my grandkids to engage with the material actively and organize their insights. I highly recommend it, it makes studying The Outsiders enjoyable.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Mr Cuvs Chemistry Class (TeachShare Seller) September 22, 2024

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The Lazy Grasshopper and the Wise Ant - A Short Story for Kids

This delightful and educational short story teaches children the importance of hard work, preparation, and planning for the future. It follows a carefree grasshopper who spends the summer singing and dancing while the hardworking ant diligently gathers food for the winter. When the seasons change, the grasshopper learns a valuable life lesson about the consequences of laziness and the rewards of effort and foresight.

Perfect for kids, this story is easy to understand and conveys timeless moral values in a fun and relatable way. Download or read for free to inspire young minds!

Freedom Day reading and comprehension worksheets for kids provide engaging to enhance literacy skills while exploring the significance of freedom. These activities focus on age-appropriate texts, fostering comprehension and critical thinking as children learn about historical and contemporary aspects of freedom.

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Size: 8.5 x11 In.

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Groundhog Day reading and comprehension worksheets engage kids with short passages about the holiday. These activities not only enhance their reading skills but also test their understanding of the tradition as they answer questions related to the texts, making learning about Groundhog Day both educational and enjoyable.

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Explore the significance of International Women's Day with these engaging reading comprehension activity worksheets. Delve into the history, achievements, and ongoing challenges faced by women worldwide while honing comprehension skills.

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Thomas Edison Reading Comprehension: Dive into the life and innovations of Thomas Edison with engaging passage tailored for kids, enhancing both reading skills and knowledge of this renowned inventor.

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Explore the inspiring story of Alex and Sami, two friends who face an unexpected challenge during a trip to the forest. This short story highlights themes of friendship, trust, and loyalty, offering an important lesson about standing by your friends in times of hardship. Perfect for sharing during friendsgiving or as a touching tale about the power of true friendship. Keywords: story, short stories, friendship, friends, friendsgiving.

Powerpoint presentation which covers the elements of satire. Great as a review or before reading a satire in class.

Studying Ender's Game ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

• About the Author
• The Cold War
• Causes of the Cold War
• Story Overview
• Themes
• Symbols
• Essential Questions

Need more resources for Ender's Game ?

Ender's Game - Study Guide Flip book

Ender's Game Characterization Flip book .

Ender's Game Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes

Ender's Game Vocabulary Crosswords

Studying Ethan Frome ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

• About the Author
• Settings
• The Progressive Era
• Starkfield
• Story Overview
• Themes
• Symbols
• Essential Questions

Studying A Wrinkle In Time ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you!

Introduction power point includes:

•About the Author

•The Cold War

•The 1960’s

•Tesseracting

•Conflicts

•Story Overview

•Themes

•Motifs

•Symbols

•Essential Questions

Studying Murder on the Orient Express? Looking to give students some context for the novel ?

Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

•About the Author

•Interwar Period (1918-1939)

•Orient Express and International Travel

•Golden Age of Detective Fiction

•Conflicts

•Story Overview

•Themes

•Motifs

•Symbols

•Essential Questions

National Pizza Day Reading Comprehension: Engage students with this worksheet that explores the history and significance of National Pizza Day. Students will read a short passage about the origins of the holiday and answer questions to test their understanding.

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A PDF File Includes 19 pages.

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Size: 8.5 x11 In.

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Studying The Count of Monte Cristo ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you!

Introduction power point includes:

•About the Author

•The Bourbon Restoration

• The July Monarchy

•Conflicts

•Themes

•Symbols

•Essential Questions

Studying Animal Farm? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you!

Introduction power point includes:

•About the Author

•Russian Revolution

•Allegories and Satire

•Conflicts

•Story Overview

•Themes

•Motifs

•Symbols

•Essential Questions

Studying Dracula ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you!

Introduction power point includes:

•About the Author

•Victorian Era

•The ‘Real’ Dracula

•Conflicts

•Themes

•Symbols

•Essential Questions

Studying To Kill a Mockingbird ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you!

Introduction power point includes:

•About the Author

•The Great Depression

•Racial Segregation

•Southern Culture

•The Scottsboro Boys

•Conflicts

•Story Overview

•Themes

•Motifs

•Symbols

•Essential Questions

Studying Number the Stars? Looking to give students some context for the novel ?

Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

•About the Author

•World War II

•The Nazi Party

•Denmark 1940’s

•Denmark’s Resistance

•Fleeing the Nazis

•Concentration Camps

•The Holocaust

•Themes

•Symbols

•Essential Questions