Teaching Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart”? Elevate your class with an amazing “The Tell-Tale Heart” Socratic Seminar, a best practice strategy that includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening components. This 13-page ready-to-go Socratic Seminar packet incorporates everything you need, including the complete text, text-dependent seminar questions, student guidelines, Socratic Seminar Tips and Tricks, annotation symbols guide, note-taking/talking points guide, reflective writing questions, and student rubric. Perfect for a top-notch evaluation or ready-to-go sub plans! Seven Benefits of the Socratic Seminar: Socratic Seminars enhance critical thinking. Socratic Seminars improve speaking and listening skills. Socratic Seminars increase student engagement. Socratic Seminars enhance reading comprehension Socratic Seminars encourage diverse perspectives and cultivate empathy. Socratic Seminars build confidence and hone communication skills.

Teaching Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “Annabel Lee”? Elevate your class with an amazing Annabel Lee Socratic Seminar, a best practice strategy that includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening components. This 12-page ready-to-go Socratic Seminar packet incorporates everything you need, including full text, specific text-dependent seminar questions, student guidelines, Socratic Seminar Tips and Tricks, annotation symbols guide, note-taking/talking points guide, reflective writing questions, and student rubric. Perfect for a top-notch evaluation or ready-to-go sub plans! Seven Benefits of the Socratic Seminar: Socratic Seminars enhance critical thinking. Socratic Seminars improve speaking and listening skills. Socratic Seminars increase student engagement. Socratic Seminars enhance reading comprehension Socratic Seminars encourage diverse perspectives and cultivate empathy. Socratic Seminars build confidence and hone communication skills.

Teaching Shakespeare’s Macbeth? Elevate your class with an amazing Macbeth Socratic Seminar, a best practice strategy that includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening components. This 22-page ready-to-go Socratic Seminar packet incorporates everything you need, including relevant play excerpts, text-dependent seminar questions, student guidelines, Socratic Seminar Tips and Tricks, annotation symbols guide, note-taking/talking points guide, reflective writing questions, and student rubric. Perfect for a top-notch evaluation or ready-to-go sub plans! Seven Benefits of the Socratic Seminar: Socratic Seminars enhance critical thinking. Socratic Seminars improve speaking and listening skills. Socratic Seminars increase student engagement. Socratic Seminars enhance reading comprehension Socratic Seminars encourage diverse perspectives and cultivate empathy. Socratic Seminars build confidence and hone communication skills.

Teaching Shakespeare’s Hamlet? Elevate your class with an amazing Hamlet Socratic Seminar, a best practice strategy that includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening components. This 12-page ready-to-go Socratic Seminar packet incorporates everything you need, including the “To Be, Or Not To Be” Soliloquy, specific text-dependent seminar questions, student guidelines, Socratic Seminar Tips and Tricks, annotation symbols guide, note-taking/talking points guide, reflective writing questions, and student rubric. Perfect for a top-notch evaluation or ready-to-go sub plans! Seven Benefits of the Socratic Seminar: Socratic Seminars enhance critical thinking. Socratic Seminars improve speaking and listening skills. Socratic Seminars increase student engagement. Socratic Seminars enhance reading comprehension Socratic Seminars encourage diverse perspectives and cultivate empathy. Socratic Seminars build confidence and hone communication skills.

Teaching Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet? Elevate your class with an amazing Romeo and Juliet Socratic Seminar, a best practice strategy that includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening components. This 16-page ready-to-go Socratic Seminar packet incorporates everything you need, including the Balcony Scene, text-dependent seminar questions, student guidelines, Socratic Seminar Tips and Tricks, annotation symbols guide, note-taking/talking points guide, reflective writing questions, and student rubric. Perfect for a top-notch evaluation or ready-to-go sub plans! Seven Benefits of the Socratic Seminar: Socratic Seminars enhance critical thinking. Socratic Seminars improve speaking and listening skills. Socratic Seminars increase student engagement. Socratic Seminars enhance reading comprehension Socratic Seminars encourage diverse perspectives and cultivate empathy. Socratic Seminars build confidence and hone communication skills.

Teaching how to write a thesis to students? It can be daunting - but with the How to Write a Thesis Statement PowerPoint, you have everything you need for an exemplary lesson! Common Core-aligned Product includes 34 slides on what makes a strong thesis statement, steps for writing a thesis statement, tips and tricks, multiple CFU’s (Checks for Understanding), and a Bridge to Practice Formative Assessment. Your students will be ready to get their research on in no time!

Teaching Arthur Miller’s The Crucible? This 43-slide The Crucible PowerPoint is all you need to guarantee a stimulating, thought provoking, Common Core-aligned unit. Slide deck includes author information on Arthur Miller, anticipation questions, historical background on the Salem Witch Trials, craft/structure analysis, and rigorous discussion questions/answers that reflect depth of knowledge.

Teaching Bram Stoker’s Dracula? Elevate this literary horror classic with a comprehensive, student-friendly 38-slide Dracula PowerPoint that is guaranteed to pique students’ interest in both the genre and novel. Slides include informative facts on Stoker, anticipatory questions, themes, symbols, and analytical discussion questions/answers. Product is Common Core-aligned and editable.

Teaching Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein? Elevate this literary horror classic with a comprehensive, student-friendly 33-slide Frankenstein PowerPoint that is guaranteed to pique students’ interest in both the genre and novel. Slides include informative facts on Shelley, anticipatory questions, themes, symbols, and analytical discussion questions/answers. Product is Common Core-aligned and editable.

Teaching Frankenstein, Dracula, or the works of Edgar Allan Poe? Front-load the fundamentals of this spine-tingling genre with the Literary Horror PowerPoint. This 37-slide Common Core-aligned product features the evolution of literary horror, themes, motifs/archetypes, Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Haunted Palace” with discussion questions, and a “Your Turn” writing opportunity. You and your students will love the thrills and chills of this amazing lesson! Perfect for Halloween - or any other time.

Teaching homophones and commonly confused words? With the Commonly Confused Words PowerPoint, you have everything you need for an exemplary grammar lesson! Common Core-aligned Product includes 34 slides on homophones such as their/there/they’re, it’s/its, your/you’re, too/to/two, accept/except, etc. Lesson includes an imbedded CFU Bridge to Practice Formative Assessment.

Teaching Poe’s “The Pit and the Pendulum?” Kick off this suspenseful classic with a comprehensive, student-friendly 40-slide The Pit and the Pendulum PowerPoint that is guaranteed to pique students’ interest. Slides include informative facts on Edgar Allan Poe, anticipatory questions, themes, vocabulary, symbols, and discussion questions/answers. This product is Common Core-aligned and perfect for an upcoming evaluation.

Are your students struggling to grab their readers’ attention? Do their essays lack that spark that keeps readers hooked from the very first sentence? Elevate your students’ writing with the How to Hook Your Reader PowerPoint Lesson. This 32-slide product provides a step-by-step guide to writing a variety of hooks (including anecdotes, quotations, statistics, etc.), Do’s and Don’ts, Check for Understanding Quiz, and Your Turn Writing Practice. You and your students will love this!

Hearing crickets in the classroom? It’s time to leverage (20) Dynamic Discourse Strategies to increase student-to-student talk and engagement. This 46-slide PowerPoint is sure to empower teachers, build capacity, and elevate school-wide instruction as it delves into (20) high-yield discourse strategies. Slides describe how each strategy works and gives real-life classroom examples in ELA, math, social studies, science, and related arts…in addition to a Bridge-to-Practice scenario. You and other teachers will love this!

Research shows background knowledge is crucial to reading success. Unlock the key to deeper student comprehension with this engaging, research-based Building Background Knowledge Professional Development presentation! Designed for educators, literacy specialists, and instructional coaches, this 28-slide PowerPoint explores the critical role of background knowledge in reading success. Packed with strategies, real-world examples, and interactive elements, it’s perfect for workshops, PLC meetings, or independent professional growth. What’s Included: Clear explanations of why background knowledge is essential to comprehension. Proven methods for activating and building background knowledge in students. Practical, ready-to-use classroom strategies for all grade levels, including a Bridge-to-Practice activity. Eye-catching visuals and accessible, research-aligned content. Transform your reading instruction and empower students to achieve deeper understanding with this must-have resource. Download today and take your building’s reading instruction to the next level!

Did you know one in five students exhibit traits of dyslexia? Enhance your staff’s understanding of dyslexia with this visually engaging, research-based presentation. The Understanding Dyslexia PowerPoint (31 Slides) is designed for professional development sessions, providing educators with the knowledge and tools to identify and support students with dyslexia effectively. What’s Included: Visual Insights: Eye-opening visuals that illustrate how dyslexia affects reading and comprehension, helping you see the world through a dyslexic learner’s eyes. Real-World Scenarios: A look into the daily struggles and triumphs of a student with dyslexia, fostering empathy and understanding. Research-Driven Content: Explore foundational concepts like the Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and key aspects of dyslexia diagnosis and intervention. Actionable Strategies: Implement practical, evidence-based techniques such as phonics interventions, multi-sensory activities, and scaffolded comprehension support. Interactive Applications: Engage participants with reflective activities, including crafting lesson plans tailored to struggling readers. Empower your teaching and create a supportive learning environment for all students with this impactful resource.

Transform your building’s literacy instruction with the Science of Reading Professional Development PowerPoint! This 34-slide presentation features an in-depth exploration of Scarborough’s Reading Rope, breaking down the interconnected strands of skilled reading and providing actionable insights that will enhance classroom practices. Perfect for educators, instructional coaches, and literacy leaders! What’s Included: A clear, detailed explanation of Scarborough’s Reading Rope and its components Research-based approaches to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Ready-to-use slides for staff meetings, PLCs, and professional learning days. Practical turnkey classroom strategies for all grade levels, including a Bridge-to-Practice activity. Eye-catching visuals and accessible, research-aligned content that will engage and inform your audience. Transform your reading instruction and empower students to achieve deeper understanding with this must-have resource. Download today and take your building’s reading instruction to the next level!

Transform your building’s literacy instruction with The Role of Fluency in Literacy Professional Development PowerPoint! This 34-slide presentation features an in-depth exploration of the three components of Fluency: Accuracy, Rate, and Prosody - any why fluency plays an important role in reading proficiency. Presentation includes supports for struggling readers, how to engage families, and a bridge to practice. Perfect for educators, instructional coaches, and literacy leaders! What’s Included: A clear, detailed explanation of Scarborough’s Reading Rope and the role of fluency. Research-based approaches to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Ready-to-use slides for staff meetings, PLCs, and professional learning days. Practical turnkey classroom strategies for all grade levels, including a Bridge-to-Practice activity. Eye-catching visuals and accessible, research-aligned content that will engage and inform your audience. Transform your reading instruction and empower students to achieve deeper understanding with this must-have resource. Download today and take your building’s reading instruction to the next level!