Begin your American Literature curriculum with Power Point presentations that introduce each time period. With these no prep, 100% editable slide shows, you will be able to set the stage chronologically for each time period throughout American literature. Teach students the key events, literary characteristics, authors and works, important people, key quotes, and video links to recap. I've also included a slide that provides answers to why studying classic American literature is important and relevant to your teens' lives. Students will take the notes in their foldable booklet that they will create for each time period. Included: 1- Beginnings editable PPT 2-Enlightenment editable PPT 3-Romanticism and Dark Romanticism editable PPT 4-Realism editable PPT 5-Moderns editable PPT 6-Contemporary editable PPT Fold-able for note taking (print one for each time period if desired), PDF form Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches. Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to FOLLOW ME. Voila! You will now receive email updates about my store. For more ideas and inspiration: Faulkner's Fast Five Blog Julie's Classroom Stories on Instagram Julie's Classroom Stories on Facebook Teaching Middle and High School English Facebook Group Yearbook and Journalism Facebook Group Pinterest Terms of Use: Created by Julie Faulkner, updated 2019 Please, one classroom use only. Additional licenses are sold at checkout. This license is nontransferable. Not eligible for online environments unless password protected. Posting openly online is prohibited. No part of this resource can be used for commercial purposes, altered, or resold. This work is my original work, and taking portions of it to create something else for resale is prohibited. All art and images credited inside file.
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Looking for some ways to engage students in American literature? Check out tips for working with technology, rhetoric, and poetry!
These American Authors Growth Mindset Posters are a fun way to decorate your classroom while also reinforcing grwoth midset and acquainting students with famous American authors. These can be used in many different classes including American Literature and U.S. History classes. Authors included: -James Baldwin -Kate Chopin -Emily Dickinson -W. E. B. Du Bois -Walt Whitman -Toni Morrison -Octavia E. Butler -Ernest Hemingway -Tennessee Williams -Robert Frost These posters are designed to be printed on standard paper (8.5x11 in). I learned how to make these posters by taking an awesome poster design class that you can find in Building Book Love's store. It’s so informative!
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Understanding the basic plot structure must happen before students can analyze. Try these approaches for teaching the plot structure.
Walt Whitman Poet Study, Body Biography Project, American Poet and Author, is filled with all you need to promote this American poet and author. My love for American Literature, truly inspired this classroom project. This biography study is a collaborative research activity. This is truly unique, ha...
You might have missed the drama caused when Nancy Bo Flood was invited to join the “Indigenous Experience in Children’s Literature” panel. Native American children’s book blogger, Debbie Reese objected: “As regular readers of AICL know, I’ve been studying the ways Native peoples are depicted in children’s literature for decades. In that time, I’ve come...
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If you are reading any Mark Twain books in your homeschool you may want some extra printables or unit studies to go along with the books. I love reading a great classic literature book and turning it into a unit study! Here are some printables to help you do that!
This toddler staple tee features a design inspired by John Steinbeck, one of America's most celebrated authors. Known for his profound works such as The Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck's literature offers deep insights into the human condition, often focusing on themes of social justice, hardship, and resilience. This tee is a fun and unique way to introduce the legacy of a literary giant to the next generation, blending comfort with a touch of cultural heritage. Crafted from soft, high-quality fabric, this toddler tee ensures comfort for your little one while also sparking curiosity about one of the great figures in American literature. Ideal for parents who are fans of Steinbeck or for those who wish to inspire a love of reading and storytelling in their children, this tee is both a stylish and educational choice. Dress your toddler in this tee to celebrate the enduring impact of John Steinbeck’s work and to share a piece of literary history with the young reader in your life. This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
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I like using Gerald McDermott's Native American folktales to teach the Common Core literature standards. The trickster tales are always a delight!
Every English teacher has an American Lit course at some time in her career. Here are 12 ways to creatively and thoughtfully approach lessons, the curriculum, and the texts tackled in an American Literature course.
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Teaching theme is not an easy task! Not only do students need to have a strong comprehension of the story's elements (like plot, setting, and characters), but they also have to be able to make inferences to find the author's message, since most themes are not overtly stated by the author. So, what are some of my favorite activities for helping kids understand theme? I'll list a number of them here. 1. Make an Anchor Chart Anchor charts are a great way to make learning visual and to have a record that kids can refer to when they need a bit of extra support. Theme may be defined in a number of ways. To me, the theme is the author's message or what he/she wants the reader to take away/learn from the story. It is a BIG idea, with a real-world or universal concern and can be applied to anyone. Besides talking about what a theme is, you'll also want to go over what it isn't. For example, some kids confuse the main idea of the story with its theme. To help students understand the difference, it's helpful to use stories that everyone in the class knows, like previous read alouds or classic stories like The Three Little Pigs. You can take each story and discuss the main idea (what the story was mostly about - specific to the story) vs. the theme (the lesson the author wants the reader to know - not specific to the story), to contrast the two ideas. The second area of confusion for some kids is that the theme is not specific to the characters in the story. In the book Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes, for example. The theme would not be that...A little mouse named Chrysanthemum learned to accept the uniqueness of her name. The theme would be larger than the book and would be something like...It's important to accept oneself. Also, you'll want to explain to your students that often times, a book has multiple themes and there are several answers which work equally well to describe a book's theme. Since theme is very subjective, I tell students that I will accept any answer, as long as they have the text evidence to prove it. For example, in the book, Wonder, by R.J. Palacio, one might argue that the theme is about friendship, another might say family, or even courage, or kindness. Any one of these themes would be right, and counted as such, since they each fit the story and could be supported by text evidence. 2. Use Pixar Shorts to Practice Theme Besides the sheer enjoyment which comes from watching these mini-films, your students can learn a lot about reading concepts from these. They're great for ELL students or for struggling readers, and for all readers really since the text complexity piece is removed. You can find these clips on YouTube, but you'll want to make sure to preview them first, so you're more familiar with the plot and are able to focus on theme questions. Here are some of my favorite Pixar Shorts for teaching theme: Piper Partly Cloudy Lava Boundin' 3. Use Mentor Texts Mentor texts are one of my go-to teaching tools as picture books are able to portray examples of just about any reading concept you need to teach. One thing I like to do when using mentor texts for theme, is to vary the types of questions I ask. Rather than always saying What is the theme?, I might ask... What is the deeper meaning of this story? After reading this book, what do you think matters to this author? Which idea from the story do you think might stay with you? What did the author want people to learn from this story?... Once kids answer, you might say, Ah...so that's the theme! Some of my current mentor text favorites for theme include the following: Ish by Peter H. Reynolds I Wish I Were a Butterfly by James Howe Journey by Aaron Becker (a wordless book) Beautiful Oops by Barry Saltzberg The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal Pete and Pickles by Berkeley Breathed If you're looking for more titles, I have a FREE Mentor Text List for Literature which includes a page on theme which you can download from my TpT store. 4. Use Posters with Themes to Chart Book Themes I like to choose 8 - 10 common themes and place posters of them in the classroom. These are included in my Theme unit but you could easily make them yourself if you'd like. After we finish a class novel, a read aloud, or a mentor text as part of a mini-lesson, I like to have the kids discuss the theme of the book. Once we decide on the theme, I place a miniaturized copy of the book's cover (about 3 x 3 inches or so) under the correct theme poster. You can also make the posters more interactive by allowing kids to write titles of books they have recently read on sticky notes, under the posters as well. 5. Use Songs to Practice Finding the Theme I love to add music to the classroom whenever possible. Not only does it add instant motivation for some kids, but it is also just good for them in so many ways. There are lots of songs you can use to teach theme, from current pop songs to oldies, rap songs, and country songs. While all of these work well, I especially enjoy using Disney songs. Disney songs are easily recognized for some kids, have catchy, fun tunes, and have lyrics that need no censoring (yay!). You can easily find the lyrics online to project on a smartboard or document projector, and the song clips may be found on YouTube, Here are some of my favorite Disney songs which work well for theme: Hakuna Matata from Lion King Just Keep Swimming from Finding Dory Reflection from Mulan Let it Go from Frozen Something There from Beauty and the Beast A Whole New World from Aladdin 6. Introduce Short Texts Using Task Cards Using task cards for theme gives your students a great deal of practice in a short period of time, which makes them a perfect way to begin to practice finding the theme using text. I love the fact that students can read multiple task card stories and practice finding the theme 20 - 30 times, in the time it might take to read a story and find the theme once. You can do task cards as a center activity, to play Scoot, or as a whole class scavenger hunt. One thing I like to do for the scavenger hunt is to make sure everyone has a partner and to pair stronger readers with struggling readers. 7. Add Some Writing After students have worked on theme for a week or two, I like to have students create their own short stories which show a strong theme, without directly stating it. This changes each student's role from a theme finder, to a theme creator and gives students insight into how authors create a situation that allows a theme to unfold. When I introduce this project, we refer back to the task cards we just completed, as an example of story length and rich content. In a matter of 2 - 3 paragraphs, students learn that they can include enough information to let our readers know our message. After students are finished creating these short stories, it's fun to share them in some way, to give more theme practice. Sometimes I have students meet in small groups to share out, with group members guessing the theme. Other years, I leave a stack on my desk and grab several if we have a few minutes. Either the students or I read the short story out loud, and the class discusses the theme. 8. Move to Passages, Short Stories, and Novels. Once we have scaffolded a great foundation for the understanding of theme, there comes a point where kids have to move on to text which is more challenging. I like to use page-long passages which I have created, before using short stories, and ultimately novels. If you're looking for some ready made materials to help you teach theme, here's a packet I love to use which works well for 4th and 5th Graders. Click here to read more about the Theme unit. Want some more teaching ideas and activities to teach theme? Click here to read Teaching Themes in Literature. If you like this post, make sure to share it with a teacher friend! Thanks so much for stopping by! 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O. Henry: a biographical sketch and a library of the author's collected books, novels, short stories, poems, and essays
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This no prep assignment guides students through one version of Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman?" to practice their close reading skills! Students will be asked to answer five questions, make two annotations, and answer two written questions at the end This close read practices: ⌛️Author's claims and rhetoric ⌛️Allusions and Rhetorical Questions ⌛️Connections between literature and time periods Interested in WOMEN'S WEEK in American Literature? Check out this product that includes this close read plus more!
