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Unlock the power of inferencing with this comprehensive resource pack tailored for middle and high school students. Dive into the world of critical thinking and analysis with 19 unique files, carefully curated to enhance inferencing skills across various mediums.

Delve into captivating texts with a selection of short stories and poems, including "The Chaser," "Rose from the Concrete," "Rolling in the Deep," and "Cry me a River." Each file comes with detailed summaries and thought-provoking questions to stimulate deep comprehension and inferencing abilities.

Equip your students with the tools they need to excel in inferencing with supplementary materials, such as checking account statements for real-world application and a list of words describing tone to aid in textual analysis.

Explore the intricacies of inferencing through engaging activities, including an Inferencing Lesson with 26 slides designed for both group instruction and individual practice. With meticulously crafted lessons, students will develop a keen eye for detail and learn to draw insightful conclusions from diverse sources.

Unleash the power of music, poetry, literature, and more as students analyze and infer meaning through a variety of mediums. Whether used for group lessons, individual practice, or assessments, this resource pack provides all the materials you need for rapid inferencing success.

Plus, with answer keys included for all activities, you can streamline your grading process and focus on what matters most: empowering your students to become master inferencers. Elevate your teaching and transform your classroom into a hub of critical thinking and discovery with this inferencing activity!

This resource only works on the newest versions of PowerPoint, these are PowerPoint 365, PowerPoint 19, or higher. It doesn't work on Google Slides.

Do you have extra time in class and you don't know what to do? Do you want to show the students books in a fun way? This is your tool.

It is editable. You can change the bitmoji and the titles of the books, changing their pictures for covers of other books, and changing their links for their corresponding links. You can even create your own reading-aloud videos and link them to the pictures.

How it works

Play the PowerPoint file in presentation mode. You will see a bitmoji (you can put yours) and a text that says "What book are we going to read today? (This question is also editable)

1. Click on the roulette and it will start spinning

2. Click again to stop the roulette. It will show a number from 1 to 12 and 12 book covers.

3. Click on the book that corresponds with the number shown in the roulette

4. Enjoy the read aloud

Books in this set:

- Squids will be squids (21' 36'')

- Actual size (5' 05'')

- Exclamation mark (3'20'')

- The dot (4' 19'')

- Pancho rabbit and the coyote (8' 33'')

- Firefly July (4'31'')

- The kid who changed the world (10' 22'')

- Grandfather Gandhi (8' 16'')

- Double trouble (7' 39'')

- Bat kitty (9' 44'')

- The haunted library (8' 04'')

- Where the sidewalk ends (11' 59'')

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Interactive Read-Aloud Roulette for PowerPoint 365, PowerPoint 19, or higher (Not compatible with Google Slides)

Looking for an engaging and fun activity to fill extra time in class? Want to introduce books to your students in an interactive way? Look no further! Our Interactive Read-Aloud Roulette is the perfect tool for you.

This resource is fully editable, giving you the freedom to customize it according to your preferences. You can change the bitmoji character, modify the book titles, replace book covers with those of other books, and even link your own reading-aloud videos to the book images.

How it Works:

1. Launch the PowerPoint file in presentation mode. You'll see a bitmoji character (you can use your own) and a text that asks, "¿Qué libro vamos a escuchar hoy?" (This question can be edited as well).
2. Click on the roulette to set it spinning.
3. Click again to stop the roulette, revealing a number from 1 to 12. Twelve book covers will be displayed on the screen.
4. Click on the book corresponding to the number shown on the roulette.
5. Enjoy the captivating read-aloud session with your students!

Books Included (all in Spanish):

• Oso pardo, oso pardo, ¿Qué ves ahí? (2'41'')
• Tamaño real (12'44'')
• Owen (5'00'')
• El punto (5'36'')
• Boris- Un nuevo compañero en la escuela (9'17'')
• El monstruo de colores (4'28'')
• Stelaluna (10'09'')
• Olivia (5'15'')
• La llama llama rojo pijama (3'15'')
• Huevos verdes con jamón (5'39'')
• El pez arcoiris (6'34'')
• La asombrosa Graciela (9'10'')

Note for Editing:

To make edits, please follow these steps:

1. Open PowerPoint first, then open the file from there.
2. Once you've made the desired changes, save your personalized version as a .ppsx document copy for seamless future use.

Don't miss out on this interactive and educational resource that brings joy and excitement to your read-aloud sessions! Your students will eagerly anticipate each spin of the roulette to discover the next captivating story. We value your feedback and satisfaction, so feel free to rate the product and share your experiences with us. Happy reading!

Click here to see all my resources in Spanish

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This resource only works on the newest versions of PowerPoint, these are PowerPoint 365, PowerPoint 19, or higher. It doesn't work on Google Slides.

Do you have extra time in class and you don't know what to do? Do you want to show the students the books in a fun way? This is your tool.

It is totally editable. You can change the bitmoji and the titles of the books, changing their pictures for covers of other books, and changing their links for their corresponding links. You can even create your own reading-aloud videos and link them to the pictures.

How it works

Play the PowerPoint file in presentation mode. You will see a bitmoji (you can put yours) and a text that says "What book are we going to read today? (This question is also editable)

1. Click on the roulette and it will start spinning

2. Click again to stop the roulette. It will show a number from 1 to 12, and 12 book covers will be shown.

3. Click on the book that corresponds with the number shown in the roulette

4. Enjoy the read aloud

Books in this set:

- Squids will be squids (21' 15'')

- Actual size (5' 05'')

- Exclamation mark (4'58'')

- The dot (3' 45'')

- Pancho rabbit and the coyote (8' 33'')

- Firefly July (9' 12'')

- The kid who changed the world (10' 22'')

- Grandfather Gandhi (8' 16'')

- Double trouble (7' 39'')

- Bat kitty (9' 44'')

- The haunted library (8' 04'')

- Where the sidewalk ends (11' 59'')

Books in this set (all of them in Spanish):

- Oso pardo, oso pardo, ¿Qué ves ahí? (2'41'')

- Tamaño real (12'44'')

- Owen (5'00'')

- El punto (5'36'')

- Boris- Un nuevo compañero en la escuela (9'17'')

- El monstruo de colores (2'38'')

- Stelaluna (14'39'')

- Olivia (5'15'')

- La llama llama rojo pijama (3'15'')

- Huevos verdes con jamón (5'39'')

- El pez arcoiris (6'34'')

- La asombrosa Graciela (9'10'')

If you need to edit this file...

Don't open the file by clicking on it. Open PowerPoint and open it from there.

When you finish, save your copy as a .ppsx document.

Click here to see all my resources in Spanish

Click here to visit my TeachShare store

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