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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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 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 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 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 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 George Orwell’s Animal Farm? Assess your students’ comprehension level and access higher order thinking skills with the Animal Farm Close Reading Assessment Test. Close-read questions include (30) multiple choice addressing comprehension, key ideas, craft and structure, literary elements, and (3) short constructed response writing questions. Common Core aligned. Answer key included. Perfect for ready-to-go sub plans, close read practice, or semester exam.

Teaching George Orwell’s Animal Farm? This 40-slide all-inclusive Animal Farm PowerPoint is all you need to guarantee a stimulating, thought provoking, Common Core-aligned unit. Slide deck includes author information on Orwell, anticipation questions, allegorical background, craft/structure, rigorous discussion questions/answers that reflect depth of knowledge, and engaging writing activities.

Teaching William Golding’s Lord of the Flies? Elevate your class with an amazing Lord of the Flies Gallery Walk, a best practice strategy that includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening components. This 16-page ready-to-go lesson incorporates everything you need, including Gallery Walk Guidelines, (12) Eye-Catching Gallery Walk Posters with significant quotations, Note Catcher, and a comprehensive answer key for a formative/summative assessment. Perfect for a top-notch evaluation or ready-to-go sub plans! Common Core-aligned. Seven Benefits of the Gallery Walk: Gallery Walks enhance critical thinking and collaboration. Gallery Walks improve speaking and listening skills. Gallery Walks increase student engagement and motivation. Gallery Walks enhance reading comprehension Gallery Walks encourage diverse perspectives and cultivate empathy. Gallery Walks build confidence and hone communication skills.

Teaching Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”? Elevate your class with an amazing Raven Gallery Walk, a best practice strategy that includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening components. This 16-page ready-to-go lesson incorporates everything you need, including Gallery Walk Guidelines, (12) Eye-Catching Gallery Walk Posters with significant quotations, Note Catcher, and a comprehensive answer key for a formative/summative assessment. Perfect for a top-notch evaluation or ready-to-go sub plans! Common Core-aligned. Seven Benefits of the Gallery Walk: Gallery Walks enhance critical thinking and collaboration. Gallery Walks improve speaking and listening skills. Gallery Walks increase student engagement and motivation. Gallery Walks enhance reading comprehension Gallery Walks encourage diverse perspectives and cultivate empathy. Gallery Walks build confidence and hone communication skills.

Teaching Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet? Elevate your class with an amazing Romeo and Juliet Gallery Walk, a best practice strategy that includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening components. This 16-page ready-to-go lesson incorporates everything you need, including Gallery Walk Guidelines, (12) Eye-Catching Gallery Walk Posters with significant quotations, Note Catcher, and a comprehensive answer key for a formative/summative assessment. Perfect for a top-notch evaluation or ready-to-go sub plans! Common Core-aligned. Seven Benefits of the Gallery Walk: Gallery Walks enhance critical thinking and collaboration. Gallery Walks improve speaking and listening skills. Gallery Walks increase student engagement and motivation. Gallery Walks enhance reading comprehension Gallery Walks encourage diverse perspectives and cultivate empathy. Gallery Walks build confidence and hone communication skills.