11th Grade Informational Text Resources

Covering Things Fall Apart? Don't know where to get started? This bundle is for you, it includes study guide, characterization booklet, introduction power point, essay on colonization is Africa, and graphic organizers.

*Update* TeachShare activities has been added to all activity files for distance learning so that you may use these products for online learning with your students.

This SUMMER READING bundle of POWERPOINT BOOK REPORT TEMPLATES includes editable presentations for fiction, nonfiction, biography, and historical fiction. Teachers can adapt the templates to their needs and the needs of their students.

The slideshow is perfect to support Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or guide the entire class! These POWERPOINT templates have been designed to assist students in creating a well-organized book project. The report outline is scaffolded to support the student with slide titles, subtitles, questions and prompts to ensure students include all critical information.

The digital slides are logically organized and allow for adding text, photos or drawing . Slides can be deleted and others added where needed. The end product may be used as a Reading assessment.

Help your students return to school next year with confidence in their Summer Reading Presentations. Pre-designed, editable slides provide the structure and organization needed to create a successful book report. This Digital POWERPOINT bundle will allow all students to complete their Book Project and present an end product they are proud no matter what genre.

This unit bundle is composed of four highly engaging, primary based, interactive Slide Presentations, and activities-- designed to have students critically explore the period of Reconstruction/Jim Crow.

LESSON ONE: Reconstruction Era [Intro]

Includes:

• 45 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout
• POV Freedmen Scenario Activity

LESSON ONE will have students examine;

• the different ways in which newly freed slaves expressed their emancipation
• the POV of a Freedmen (POV Activity). Students will respond and debate four questions central to this time period from a Freedman's perspective;

1. Now that the Civil War is over, who should own and control the plantations?
2. What do you propose should happen to the ex-Confederate leaders?
3. Who should be allowed to vote in the new South? Everyone? Only formerly enslaved people? Only those who were loyal to the United States during the war? Women?
4. How will African Americans be protected from the revenge of the defeated soldiers and from the plantation owners?
5. What conditions should be put on the Southern states before they are allowed to return to the Union?

LESSON TWO: The Pursuit to Vote

Includes:

• 48 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout
• Black Codes Scenarios Matching Game
• Louisiana State Literacy Test

LESSON TWO will have students examine;

• the Black Codes (Matching Game included)
• Three Reconstruction Plans
• the POV of a Freedmen in regards to the different obstacles they faced in their pursuit to vote (Inequality of land, the Grandfather Clause, Literacy Test, Poll Tax, Intimidation & Violence)

LESSON THREE: The Ku Klux Klan (Comparing the Past to Today)

Includes:

• 34 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout
• Venn Diagram- 'Comparing White Supremacy of the Past with Today'
• Primary Source Reading- 'C.P. Ellis Why I Quit the Klan'

LESSON THREE will have students examine;

• the underlying roots from which the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) came to exist in America
• the organization's primary tactics of using intimidation & fear in fighting against social equality, and why many poor whites were recruited to join the KKK organization.
• & compare/contrast the circumstances & social conditions of two former white supremacist leaders (one who lived during the era of Jim Crow, and the other of present day).

LESSON FOUR: Jim Crow Laws

Includes:

• 38 Slide Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout
• A Tale of Two Schools' Supplementary Reading Comprehension Activity
• 'Freedom Song' Movie Handout

LESSON FOUR will have students examine;

• the period of the Jim Crow era, with a focus on the segregation of schools.
• the implications of monumental Supreme Court decisions of 'Plessy v. Ferguson', and 'Brown V. Board of Education'.

Choice of three supplementary activities; 

• The 1st Optional Activity will have students analyze four political cartoons. Students will identify whether the author was FOR or AGAINST the Jim Crow Laws, & describe supportive details from the cartoon on their POLITICAL CARTOON HANDOUT.

• The 2nd Optional Activity will have students critically read a primary source article titled ‘A TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS’, and respond to text dependent questions in their ‘TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS QUESTIONS HANDOUT. The teacher can do a read-aloud, OR students can read independently. Class discussion is encouraged.

• The 3rd Optional Activity will have students analyze a film titled ‘FREEDOM SONG’. Students will apply their knowledge from their guided notes, and respond to open-ended questions in their FREEDOM SONG HANDOUT.

Dive into the fascinating origins of the everyday icons that shape our world with Cultural Evolution: The Origins of Games, Drinks, and Entertainment. This comprehensive bundle takes students on an engaging journey through the histories of video games, rock & roll, fast food, coffee, tea, and sports drinks. Each topic reveals the cultural, technological, and societal shifts that made these staples what they are today. Perfect for upper-middle to high school students, this resource is packed with thought-provoking content and interactive elements to make history relevant and exciting.

INCLUDED IN THIS BUNDLE:

Detailed reading passages, questions and answers, and note-taking sheets on the history of:

• Video Games
• Rock & Roll
• Fast Food
• Coffee
• Tea
• Sports Drinks

PERFECT FOR:

• Middle and high school history, social studies, or cultural studies classes
• Homeschool lessons exploring pop culture and history
• Supplemental material for cross-curricular units
• Engaging projects for history enthusiasts or curious learners

WHY CHOOSE THIS RESOURCE BUNDLE?

• Unique topics that blend history, technology, and culture
• High-quality, ready-to-use materials for minimal prep time
• Customizable activities to suit various learning styles and grade levels
• Encourages critical thinking, creativity, and real-world connections

BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS/HOMESCHOOL PARENTS:

• Saves time with pre-made, **NO-PREP **high-quality resources
• Offers flexible materials for individual, group, or independent study
• Aligns with educational goals for engaging, real-world history lessons
• Promotes interdisciplinary learning and student-driven exploration

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS:

• Sparks curiosity with relatable, exciting topics
• Builds critical thinking and analysis skills
• Encourages creativity through projects and interactive activities
• Provides a deeper understanding of the cultural evolution of everyday favorites

Whether you're exploring the rise of video games as an art form, the global influence of coffee and tea, or how rock & roll shaped modern music, this bundle is a perfect blend of fun and education. With vibrant reading passages, discussion questions, and creative activities, it provides a holistic learning experience that connects history, economics, and pop culture. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how innovation and cultural exchange influence the things we enjoy every day.

Designed with educators and homeschooling parents in mind, this bundle includes everything needed to deliver meaningful, engaging lessons. The resources are fully customizable to suit different teaching styles and classroom needs. By combining historical analysis with real-world connections, this bundle encourages critical thinking and curiosity about the world around us.

Uncover the stories behind everyday favorites and inspire your students to see history in a whole new light. Whether for a history unit, cultural studies, or as a fun cross-curricular activity, **Cultural Evolution: The Origins of Games, Drinks, and Entertainment **bundle provides the perfect foundation for impactful learning.

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Covering the As You Like It? Don't know where to get started? This bundle includes everything you need for your students to analyze the text for plot development, characterization, language, and more. Makes learning Shakespeare fun and easy for your students.

Complete Unit.

Covers the entire play of As You Like It !

Great for differentiation.

This POWERPOINT Hispanic Heritage bundle includes 4 digital lessons: an introduction to Hispanic Heritage, *plus* 3 introductory vocabulary lessons to short stories written by prestigious HISPANIC authors. The short stories are semi-autobiographical in nature, reflecting the author's life influence.

Each prereading POWERPOINT provides digital pre-reading information for author, genre, and setting; hi-lighting the UNIQUE CULTURE of the author. Each story lesson also includes vivid vocabulary slides, printable grammar and vocab practice with assessments.

--PDF Links to stories included--

• The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez
• The Jacket by Gary Soto
• Eleven by Sandra Ciseneros

The digital MINI-LESSON contains :

10 colorful slides introducing elements of Hispanic culture such as language, music, geographic location, food, religion, Hispanic-American contributors and authors. Each slide is filled with photos, maps, as well as, music and video links. This is the perfect prelude to the following short story lessons .

EACH of the 3 SHORT STORY POWERPOINT LESSON contains:

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.(Look at individual lessons for vocabulary words.)

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**PDF file** 9 organizers, activities, and quizzes

11 **Fun Fact** 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 text
· 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

Our goal is to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension aligned to standards This resource can be used whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsThis bundle is also available in Google Slides

Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

This PREDESIGNED bundle of EDITABLE POWERPOINT BOOK REPORT TEMPLATES includes BEAUTIFUL presentations for fiction, nonfiction, biography, and historical fiction. Teachers can adapt the templates to their needs and the needs of their students.

The slideshow is perfect to support Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or guide the entire class! These POWERPOINT templates have been designed to assist students in creating a well-organized book project. The report outline is scaffolded to support the student with slide titles, subtitles, questions and prompts to ensure students include all critical information.

The digital slides are logically organized and allow for adding text, photos or drawing . Slides can be deleted and others added where needed. The end product may be used as a Reading assessment.

Help your students return to school next year with confidence in their Reading Presentations. Pre-designed, editable slides provide the structure and organization needed to create a successful book report. This Digital POWERPOINT bundle will allow all students to complete their Book Project and present an end product they are proud no matter what genre.