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Curriculum connections: Music, Language, Visual Art   Grades: 6-8 What is Included: Songza Assignment (rough copy and final assignment with writing/art), Lesson Ideas, a rubric.   About this Assignment:   This is a great back to school lesson to use with students in September. It provides students with a chance to reflect on their music preferences while learning about musical terms, and about an online music streaming site. It is a chance for your students to curate their own playlists. This activity is suitable for grade 6-8 students. This activity also gives teachers a chance to get to know the music preferences of their students to help create future lessons based on their interests. This lesson could be adapted to be used with other online music streaming websites. The lesson also encourages students to start to discuss music in ways beyond “I like this song”. They can start to learn about the categories in Songza such as genre and decade. There is a short writing piece included so that students can express why they selected the songs they did for their own Songza Playlists. This assignment can be adapted and used to suit the needs of your students.

This lesson was designed to be used on the first day of a year-long 11th-grade American Literature course. The lesson includes a poetry packet with 7 poems by diverse American authors. Each of the poems raises important questions about what "America" represents. A land of freedom and equality? A refuge for immigrants? A diverse and inclusive nation? Or a land with entrenched inequality? A saber-rattling evil empire?

Here is a list of the poems:

1. Ada Limón, "A New National Anthem" (2018) — our new Poet Laureate!

2. Emma Lazarus, "The New Colossus" (1883)

3. Walt Whitman, "I Hear America Singing" (1860)

4. Langston Hughes, "I, Too" (1923) — responding directly to Whitman!

5. Claude McKay, "America" (1921)

6. James Lasdun, "The Question" (2012) — is America "good or bad"?

7. Tony Hoagland, "America" (2003)

This resource also comes with a classwork packet that features discussion questions on the poems by Ada Limôn, Emma Lazarus, and Langston Hughes. The discussion questions come on three handouts, each of which contains 7 questions about a particular poem. Each handout also has a quick write where students can answer one of the questions in writing.

How might the concept of "America" represent a set of ideals and promises? Has this nation lived up to its ideals and promises? How might the idea of America be different from the reality?

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Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for resources on American literature. Every unit was designed by a Ph.D. with a research specialization in American literature. Feel free to check out these complete units on canonical texts by diverse American authors:

Complete Unit on Tommy Orange's There There

Complete Unit on Arthur Miller's The Crucible

Complete Unit on Frederick Douglass's Narrative

Complete Unit on F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby

Complete Unit on Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God

Complete Unit on Nella Larsen's Passing

Complete Unit on J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye

Complete Unit on Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun

Complete Unit on Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye

Complete Unit on Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese

This resource is a great book companion to “The Color Monster.” Students will have the opportunity to engage in four different activities. 

Activities included: 

1. Writing prompt: Students will identify how they’re feeling and why. 
2. Feelings Jar: They’ll have the opportunity to draw what causes certain feelings for them.
3. Symmetrical drawing: Students will get to complete the image of the color monster 
4. Coloring page

Read the book to your students and have them discuss what they’ve heard. Following the discussion, present the activities to them. Can be great for small groups, 1:1 sessions, or whole class. 

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How can I incorporate poetry into my daily/weekly lessons? You may have asked yourself this question. Solid Read Aloud is the answer! Solid Read Aloud products connect poetry to your classroom read aloud. Solid Read Aloud products not only connect poetry but enhance your curriculum with monthly themes and national observance days. The Good Neighbor Solid Read Aloud is designed for a one week time period. However, the unit can easily be stretched into two or three weeks. During this time the read aloud will include: poetry, fiction, and nonfiction selections. The unit also includes: comprehension work, good friend/neighbor activity, art project. This product is designed to enhance your curriculum, incorporate poetry, and infuse common core state standards into your teaching. The Solid Read Aloud product can easily be completed in approximately a 15-minute mini lesson. Thanks for visiting, Judy & Rachel

This FREEBIE is perfect for special education, preschool, or kindergarten teachers looking for engaging activities for the first day or first week of school. This activity is part of a bigger bundle with an ENTIRE WEEK of BACK-TO-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES!!

BACK TO SCHOOL BUNDLE

This bundle includes:

A Back-To-School book

An Adapted Back-To-School book

Comprehension Activities

Vocabulary Cards

Sorting

Adding

Tracing

Matching

Coloring

Cutting

and so much more!!!

This plan book template is a great resource to help you organize your daily and weekly plans using Microsoft PowerPoint

If you are interested in a custom plan book with colors for the heading that match your school or your classroom theme, please message me, and I can post once created.

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This simple and low-prep resource contains fun and easy activities to teach and practice letter A. It covers letter identification, writing letter A, letter sound activities, art activities, and more!

This pack includes:

Teacher direction cards for each activity

Letter Aa Wall Card

Letter Aa Beginning Sound Cards

"Got it!" Letter Aa Practice Card/System

Aa is for Apples Art

"Spot it!" Letter Aa Page

Rainbow Write Aa Handwriting Activity

Punch Letter Aa Center

Letter Aa Sound Bracelet

Dot a Letter A

Letter Sort - Aa or Not?

Letter Aa Puzzles

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Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to help your students express themselves and build self-awareness? Our "All About Me T-Shirt" worksheet is the perfect tool to get your students excited about sharing who they are with their peers and teachers. This creative resource is designed to encourage self-expression, build self-esteem, and foster a positive classroom environment.

But that’s not all! This resource also includes a tip sheet for teachers with helpful tips to remember when getting to know your students. This guide will support you in creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere from day one.

Why Choose the "All About Me T-Shirt" Worksheet?

Our "All About Me T-Shirt" worksheet is more than just a simple activity. It's a versatile tool that can be used in various educational settings, including:

• First Day of School Activities: Get to know your students in a fun and non-threatening way.
• Counseling Sessions: Help students open up about themselves, making it easier to discuss their feelings and experiences.
• Icebreaker Activities: Encourage students to connect and share common interests with their peers.
• Self-Reflection Exercises: Promote self-awareness and self-esteem by allowing students to reflect on their likes, interests, and unique qualities.

With the "All About Me T-Shirt" worksheet, you can create a dynamic and supportive learning environment where students feel valued and understood. The included tip sheet for teachers provides additional guidance on how to connect with your students effectively, making this resource perfect for back-to-school, social-emotional learning (SEL), or any time you want to bring fun and self-discovery into your classroom.

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Use these check in cards to manage student behavior and eliminate the stress of hand raising! Students will each be given their own keychain with 4 commands on them:

1. I am done

2. I need some help please

3. I understand what I am doing

4. I need to know where to start

As your students work independently or in groups they will turn the card over to whatever they need in that moment. Print them out on colored paper so you know which color means what command! I have personally used these for years in my high school math class and they work like a charm and students look forward to receiving them. They will help you seamlessly get to every student and meet their needs without being called by everyone at the same time :)

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What you get:

- 4 cards in 3 different font options

- directions on how to put them together

- Ways to use them in your classroom

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Formal Lesson Plan:

In MS Word

Editable

Can upload to google docs

Use Digitally or Print

Make a copy and use all year and every year.

Good for Teacher Evaluation

Includes before, during, and after the lesson

Includes teacher reflection space

This teacher lesson template comes in 3 different set up variations. Use Microsoft Word to add textboxes and include whatever is needed to knock your lesson out of the park!

Areas that you can fill in on these teacher lesson templates are as follows:

Teacher

Date

Class

Class Period

Standards

Essential Question

Objectives

Materials

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Need a simple, engaging first day of school activity that all students can be successful at?! This crown is fun, easy to prep project for the students to wear home on the first day of school!

This pack includes:

Editable Crown Templates (preschool, kindergarten, first grade)

⭐Once you select the crown that you would like, simple print it and let your students color or water color paint it. Attach the extra strip (included) or a strip of construction paper to the appropriate length... and wa-la! A beautiful crown to wear home

For another literacy activity, check out this fun "Now I Know My ABCs" Weekly Art Book!

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Introduce Pre-K through fifth graders to the concepts of compare and contrast with easy to follow, fun, interactive sheets. Students use small group activities to reinforce compare and contrast skills, Introduces diversity and uniquenesses students can celebrate in the classroom! Includes: Directions Topic Sheet Planning Sheet Fill-in-the-Blanks (Circles & Venn) Rough Draft Lined Writing Sheet Final Essay Lined Writing Sheet Dogs and Cats Example & Activity Sheet (Circles & Venn) Flowers and Trees Example & Activity Sheet (Circles & Venn) Airplanes and Ships Example & Activity Sheet (Circles & Venn) Themed Images for Displaying Paragraphs

Get your students thinking about kindness with this quick presentation. Students will get to use their detective skills to decide whether a situation is showing kindness or not. Students will then get to reflect on the importance of kindness and how they can show kindness at home and school. Can be used for 1:1 or group sessions.

Slides include:

10 situational scenarios

3 reflective questions

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Need a simple, engaging fall activity? Students will practice counting and identifying numerals while playing this fun game. Use it as a table activity, small group lesson, or do it as a class!

This counting game is a fun, easy to prep activity that the students will LOVE!

This pack includes:

Counting Cards

Recording Page (with numerals)

Recording Page (without numerals- for writing)

Apple Barrel Templates (one full and one empty)

Teacher Directions Page

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Preschool to Kindergarten will gain fine motor skills while learning the letter C with these 3 Letter C crafts! Decorate the large letter with crayons, markers, paint, etc. Use at your Centers with manipulatives or bingo markers. There is a cut and paste letter activity and a take home/room décor project all celebrating the letter C.

What you will need:

• small google eyes (optional)
• Printer and paper
• Scissors and glue/paste
• Crayons, markers, paint, etc.
• Egg cartons

You get three crafts:

• 1-Decorate the Letter Cc
• 2-Cut and paste caterpillars
• 3-Egg carton caterpillar craft

You get two versions:

• Color and B/W
• Lowercase and uppercase

BONUS

• Letter C fingerplay poster
• 3" x 5" card with the fingerplay

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Preschool to Kindergarten will gain fine motor skills while learning the letter B with these 3 Letter B crafts! Decorate the large letter with crayons, markers, paint, etc. Use at your Centers with manipulatives or bingo markers. There is a cut and paste letter activity and a take home or room décor art project all celebrating the letter B.

What you will need:

• Small google eyes (optional)
• Printer and paper
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• Crayons, markers, paint, etc.
• Toilet paper rolls

You get three crafts:

• 1-Decorate the Letter Bb
• 2-Cut and paste Bees
• 3-Buzzing Bee Craft

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Need a simple, engaging back-to-school activity? Students will practice identifying shapes while playing this fun roll & cover game!

This pack includes:

Roll and Cover Recording Pages (1 for covering and one for coloring- see preview)

Shape Die Printable Template

Teacher Directions Page

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