9th Grade Literature PowerPoint Presentations

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.

adamjernigan@gmail.com

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!  This FREEBIE 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.

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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This resource is designed to provide a deep dive into the development of Stephen Dedalus, a detailed plot timeline, and an examination of the main themes emerging in this crucial part of the novel.

What’s Inside:

• Character Development: An insightful look into Stephen Dedalus’s character growth, focusing on his internal conflicts and the influences that shape his identity.
• Plot Timeline: A thorough breakdown of the key events in Chapter One, Part III, highlighting significant moments and their impact on the narrative.
• Main Themes: Exploration of central themes such as individuality, religious and cultural conflict, and the journey towards self-discovery.

Key Features:

• Engaging Visuals: High-quality, visually appealing slides to enhance student engagement and facilitate a deeper understanding of the text.
• Interactive Elements: Thought-provoking discussion prompts and questions to encourage critical thinking and classroom interaction.

This engaging resource introduces students to the main character, Stephen Dedalus, and sets the stage for understanding the novel's intricate themes and plot development.

What’s Inside:

• Introduction to Stephen Dedalus: An in-depth look at the protagonist, highlighting his early life, personality, and the influences shaping his character.
• Plot Timeline: A detailed timeline that outlines key events in Chapter One, Part I, helping students grasp the flow of the narrative and its significance.
• Main Themes: Exploration of the central themes introduced in this chapter, including identity, religion, and the quest for self-understanding.

Key Features:

• Engaging Visuals: Vibrant slides with high-quality images and graphics to capture students' attention and enhance understanding.
• Interactive Elements: Thought-provoking questions and discussion prompts to encourage student participation and critical thinking.

This NONFICTION PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading , historical background info, vocabulary word study, practice, and assessment for the text "The Drum Major Instinct" by Martin Luther King Jr.

*PDF LINK INCLUDED

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, ESL or virtual classrooms

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, and Vocabulary Quiz with optional word bank and answer key.

POWERPOINT:

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**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

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

Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. This Digital PowerPoint Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

PowerPoint Slides:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.

4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

8. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

9. **Pre and Post Printable Assessments and Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

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

· Add to electronic notebooks

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

This lesson is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab

Engage your students with our in-depth PowerPoint presentation designed to delve into Chapter One, Part II of James Joyce's classic novel, "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man." This resource focuses on the development of the main character, a detailed plot timeline with a special emphasis on the pivotal Christmas dinner scene, and an exploration of the main themes introduced in this section.

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. This Digital PowerPoint Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

PowerPoint Slides:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.

4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

8. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

9. **Pre and Post Printable Assessments and Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

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

· Add to electronic notebooks

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

This lesson is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab

Overview of 20th century poetry includes 17 slides. Includes poets, social concepts (lifestyles, fashions, entertainment), links to readings and visuals, resources, photos of fashions and poets. A complete overview for students that can be broken down by sub-divisions. Easy for students to follow and comprehend.

Designed for educators aiming to illuminate the profound literary elements of the novel, this resource offers a detailed exploration that enhances understanding and critical analysis.

What's Inside:

• Thematic Exploration: Delve into the novel's central themes, including the quest for personal identity, the tension between individualism and societal expectations, and the artist's journey towards self-realization.

• Motifs Analysis: Identify and analyze recurring motifs such as religion, art, language, and Irish nationalism, uncovering their significance in shaping character development and thematic depth.

• Symbolism Unveiled: Examine the symbolic meanings embedded in Joyce's imagery, colors, and objects throughout the narrative, offering students insights into layers of metaphorical representation and thematic resonance.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhanced Understanding: Provide students with a nuanced understanding of the novel's thematic complexities and symbolic language, fostering deeper engagement with the text.

• Facilitates Critical Thinking: Stimulate critical analysis and discussion through thought-provoking questions and visual aids that highlight key thematic and symbolic elements.

Review the entire play with your class! Jeopardy style! Students love this, it looks just like jeopardy with questions from each act of the play. A total of 31 slides with 30 clues for your students to answer. It's interactive and allows for students to have fun while reviewing the play. If you like this be sure to check out my other Romeo and Juliet products: R& J Vocabulary https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Romeo-and-Juliet-Vocabulary-words-and-quiz-2657140 R&J Bundle https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Romeo-and-Juliet-Bundle-2624360 Tragedies https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Shakespeare-Tragedies-All-Plays-2656553

This resource provides an insightful overview of characters, themes, and pivotal plot events.

What's Inside:

• Overview of Characters: Detailed insights into the key characters featured in Part III of Chapter Five, offering a clear understanding of their roles and relationships within Stephen Dedalus's narrative journey.

• Exploration of Themes: In-depth analysis of the central themes explored in this section, including religious turmoil, the conflict between tradition and modernity, and Stephen's evolving self-awareness as an artist.

• Plot Events: A chronological exploration of significant plot developments, focusing on Stephen's internal struggles, external conflicts, and crucial decisions that shape his artistic and personal identity.

This presentation provides a detailed exploration of the opening section of this powerful work, including:

• Introduction to the main characters
• Timeline of major plot events in Chapters 1-3
• In-depth analysis of central themes and ideas

This resource provides an insightful overview of characters, themes, and significant plot events, with a special emphasis on Stephen Dedalus's revealing journal entries that offer a glimpse into his inner thoughts.

What's Inside:

• Character Analysis: Detailed insights into the key characters introduced or developed in Part IV of Chapter Five, offering clarity on their roles and relationships within Stephen Dedalus's evolving narrative.

• Exploration of Themes: In-depth examination of the central themes explored in this section, such as religious conflict, artistic awakening, and the protagonist's existential journey towards self-discovery.

• Plot Events: Chronological exploration of major plot developments, highlighting pivotal moments in Stephen's personal and intellectual growth, as well as significant encounters that shape his worldview.

Enhance your students' understanding of James Joyce's seminal work with our expertly designed PowerPoint presentation for Chapter Two, Part V of "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man." This resource offers a thorough examination of characters, key plot events, and central themes, complete with exit ticket questions to reinforce learning and assess comprehension.

What’s Inside:

• Character Overview: In-depth analysis of characters featured in Chapter Two, Part V, highlighting its development and significance in the narrative.

• Plot Summary: A detailed summary of the crucial events in this part of the chapter, providing students with a clear understanding of the storyline.

• Thematic Exploration: Examination of prominent themes such as the quest for identity, the impact of religion, and the conflicts between personal desires and societal expectations.

• Exit Ticket Questions: Thoughtful questions designed to be used as exit tickets, enabling teachers to gauge student understanding and retention of the material.

This crafted resource is designed to support educators in guiding students through key aspects of the text, particularly Stephen Dedalus's pivotal moments as he eagerly prepares for his university journey and delves deeper into his artistic ambitions.

What's Inside:

• Overview of Characters: Detailed insights into the main characters encountered in this chapter, providing clarity on their roles and relationships within Stephen's evolving narrative.

• Exploration of Themes: Analysis of the central themes explored in Chapter Four, Part III, including identity formation, artistic expression, and the tension between societal expectations and personal desires.

• Plot Events: A chronological breakdown of significant plot developments, focusing on Stephen's aspirations and the critical decisions that shape his journey towards self-discovery.

• Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking prompts designed to stimulate classroom discussions and encourage students to critically examine the text's themes, character motivations, and narrative techniques.

This resource offers a thorough exploration of the characters, themes, and key plot events, particularly focusing on Stephen Dedalus’s adoption of a new religious discipline to counteract his sins.

What’s Inside:

• Character Overview: Detailed analysis of Stephen's character featured in Chapter Four, Part I, with insights into its motivations and developments.

• Plot Summary: A clear and engaging summary of the main events in this section, highlighting Stephen Dedalus’s intense turn towards religious discipline.

• Thematic Exploration: In-depth examination of the major themes such as sin, repentance, and the struggle for spiritual purity.

This resource is designed to assist educators in guiding students through key elements of the text, particularly Stephen Dedalus's profound intellectual and aesthetic explorations, as well as his complex familial dynamics, notably his strained relationship with his father.

What's Inside:

• Overview of Characters: Detailed insights into the main characters introduced in this chapter, providing clarity on their roles and relationships, especially Stephen's interactions with his father and other significant figures.

• Exploration of Themes: In-depth analysis of the central themes explored in Part I of Chapter Five, including individualism versus conformity, the quest for artistic integrity, and the impact of familial expectations on personal development.

• Plot Events: A chronological breakdown of significant plot developments, highlighting pivotal moments in Stephen's intellectual and emotional evolution, as well as key interactions with family members.

This presentation provides a detailed exploration of chapter 4 of "Night," including:

• Introduction to the main characters
• Timeline of major plot events in Chapter 4
• In-depth analysis of central themes and ideas