Christmas, Chanukah, & Kwanzaa PowerPoint Presentations (by date, latest first)

• 10 Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts & Planner: Engage students in narrative writing with holiday-themed picture prompts and a structured planner to develop plot, character, and setting in alignment with creative writing standards.
• Christmas Hip Hop Lyrics Analysis: Teach figurative language, rhyme schemes, and tone through an engaging analysis of hip hop lyrics, blending music and ELA standards for Grades 6-8.
• St. Nick: Informational Text Structures: Explore main ideas, text structures, and author’s purpose with this winter-themed set of informational texts designed to strengthen critical reading skills.
• Unraveling Krampus: Text Structures and Critical Analysis: Develop students’ ability to identify text structures and analyze information critically with this high-interest resource focused on the Krampus folklore.
• Informational Text Structure Coloring Sort: Combine creativity and learning as students sort and color-code winter-themed informational texts to practice identifying text structures.
• Winter Wonders: Exploring Text Features Through Snow-Themed Articles: Strengthen comprehension and analysis skills by examining text features in engaging snow-themed articles, perfect for enhancing nonfiction literacy.
• Christmas Winter Holiday Characters from Around the World Research PBL: Dive into global holiday traditions with this project-based learning activity that encourages research, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
• Holiday Figurative Language & Movie Clip Standard-Based Learning Activities: Analyze figurative language through fun, holiday-themed movie clips that align with ELA figurative language standards for middle schoolers.
• Virtual Winter Sports Exploration: Engage students in a digital exploration of winter sports, focusing on informational text comprehension and analysis for Grades 4-6.
• Analyzing Narrative Point of View Winter-Themed: Develop higher-order thinking with winter-themed narrative texts that challenge students to analyze and compare points of view using Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• Winter Vacation PBL: Inspire creativity and practical application with this low-prep, project-based learning activity where stude

Dive into the festive spirit and broaden your students' horizons with this unique ELA resource, "Holiday Characters from Around the World." Perfect for middle school educators, this comprehensive package offers an engaging journey into the diverse and rich traditions of holiday celebrations across the globe.

Key Features:

• In-Depth Articles: Discover well-researched, student-friendly articles on nine iconic holiday characters, including Santa Claus, La Befana, Krampus, and more. Each article delves into the origins, traditions, and modern-day significance of these beloved figures.
• Culturally Rich Content: Enhance cultural awareness in your classroom. This resource serves as an excellent tool for exploring global customs, fostering an appreciation for cultural diversity during the holiday season.
• Interactive Learning: Engage students with thought-provoking questions and activities. From creative writing prompts to comparative analysis, these materials are designed to stimulate critical thinking and discussion.
• Versatile Usage: Ideal for reading comprehension, cultural studies, or as a basis for projects and presentations, this resource adapts to various teaching styles and curriculum needs.
• Teacher-Friendly Format: Easy-to-use PDF format, perfect for both in-person and remote learning environments. Print-ready for classroom handouts or viewable on digital platforms. Google slides are ready to assign and go!

How to Use This Resource:

Day 1 Read articles 1 and 2 and use the thought catcher to take notes about the character
Day 2 Read articles 3 and 4 and use the thought catcher to take notes about the character
Day 3 Read articles 5 and 6 and use the thought catcher to take notes about the character
Day 4 Read articles 7, 8, and 9 and use the thought catcher to take notes about the character
Day 5 Complete the reading quiz. Students should choose a character to create their project on 
Day 6 Students begin researching the country of origin for their Slides presentation
Day 7 Students begin section 2 (Character analysis) of the slides presentation
Day 8 Students begin planning their own Holiday character in Section 3
Day 9 Students continue planning their own Holiday character in Section 3
Day 10Presentation day! Have students present their own holiday character to the class. Alternatively, have them bring in a food from the country of their cultural holiday character!

Benefits:

• Enhance Global Awareness: Help students understand and appreciate winter traditions from different cultures.
• Develop Critical Thinking: Encourage analysis and reflection on how holidays are celebrated worldwide.
• Boost Engagement: With colorful and captivating content, keep your students intrigued and eager to learn more.
• Cross-Curricular Integration: Seamlessly integrate these materials into ELA, social studies, and art lessons.

Who Is It For?

• Middle School Teachers
• ELA Educators
• Homeschooling Parents
• Cultural Studies Instructors

Embark on a festive educational journey with "Holiday Characters from Around the World." Bring the magic of global holiday traditions into your classroom today and watch as your students' understanding and curiosity grow!

Introduce a tus estudiantes en las tradiciones del Día de Reyes con esta completa colección, diseñada para enseñar los valores de la conciencia cultural, la generosidad y la humildad. A través de presentaciones interactivas en PPT, atractivas diapositivas de Google, manualidades creativas y cuidadas hojas de trabajo imprimibles, los estudiantes aprenderán el significado profundo de esta celebración. Las actividades guían a los niños a través de la historia de los Reyes Magos y el Niño Jesús, ayudándoles a comprender que dar es un gesto del corazón, no sólo para los Reyes Magos, sino para todos. Ya sea a través de regalos materiales o de actos de bondad, el mensaje de amor y gratitud brilla en cada actividad.

Este recurso ofrece una ventana a diversas prácticas culturales, por lo que es ideal para despertar la curiosidad y la creatividad en clase, al tiempo que proporciona una experiencia cultural y educativa significativa. Los estudiantes adquirirán una comprensión duradera del Día de Reyes y de su verdadero significado.

Esta colección incluye:

• Recurso 1: Día de los Tres Reyes Magos Presentación PowerPoint
• Recurso 2: Día de los Tres Reyes Magos Actividad
• Recurso 3: Día de los Tres Reyes Magos Actividad Google Slides
• Recurso 4: Carta a los Tres Reyes Magos

¡Feliz Día de Reyes!

Introduce your students to the traditions of Three Kings Day with this comprehensive Collection Bundle, designed to teach the values of cultural awareness, generosity, and humility. Through interactive PPT presentations, engaging Google Slides, creative crafts, and thoughtful printable worksheets, students will learn the deeper significance of this celebration. The activities guide children through the story of the Three Wise Men and the baby Jesus, helping them understand that giving is a gesture of the heart, not just for the Three Kings, but for everyone. Whether through material gifts or acts of kindness, the message of love and gratitude shines through each activity.

This resource offers a window into diverse cultural practices, making it ideal for sparking curiosity and creativity in the classroom while providing a meaningful cultural and educational experience. Students will gain a lasting understanding of Three Kings Day and its true significance.

This collection includes:

• Resource 1: Three Kings Day PowerPoint Presentation
• Resource 2: Three Kings Day Activity
• Resource 3: Three Kings Day Activity Google Slides
• Resource 4: Letter to The Three Wise Men

Happy Three Kings’ Day!

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the Three Kings Day PowerPoint Presentation. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms. This presentation is ideal for introducing the Three Kings and the valuable lessons they teach. It emphasizes to children that Three Kings' Day goes beyond being just an event; it embodies generosity and humility.

You will have the opportunity to introduce the main characters of the Magi story, along with the story of the baby Jesus. This interactive presentation encourages reflection, generosity, and gratitude. Each slide prompts questions where children can relate each event of Jesus' birth and the Three Kings' journey to their own lives.

This presentation offers a window into diverse cultural practices and fosters an appreciation for different customs. It provides them with a valuable cultural and educational experience.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: Three Kings' Day - Cover (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 2: Melchior (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 3: Caspar or Gaspar (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 4: Balthazar (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 5: Three Wise Men Visit Baby Jesus - Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 6: Three Wise Men Story - Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 7: The Generosity of the Three Wise Men (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 8: How to Show Generosity (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 9: Receive as Baby Jesus and Family (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 10: Practice Generosity (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 11: We Have Learned About - Three Kings Day (English and Spanish Version)

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Happy Three Kings’ Day!

Esta presentación es ideal para introducir a los Reyes Magos y las valiosas lecciones que enseñan. Destaca ante los niños que el Día de Reyes va más allá de ser un simple acontecimiento; encarna la generosidad y la humildad.

Tendrás la oportunidad de presentar a los personajes principales de la historia de los Reyes Magos, junto con la historia del niño Jesús.

Esta presentación interactiva fomenta la reflexión, la generosidad y la gratitud. Cada diapositiva suscita preguntas en las que los niños pueden relacionar cada acontecimiento del nacimiento de Jesús y el viaje de los Reyes Magos con sus propias vidas.

Sus estudiantes comprenderán realmente el significado genuino del Día de Reyes, creando una impresión duradera.

Esta presentación ofrece una ventana a diversas prácticas culturales y fomenta el aprecio por las diferentes costumbres. Les proporciona una valiosa experiencia cultural y educativa.

Este recurso incluye:

• Diapositiva 1: Día de los Tres Reyes Magos - Portada
• Diapositiva 2: Melchor
• Diapositiva 3: Gaspar
• Diapositiva 4: Baltasar
• Diapositiva 5: Los Reyes Magos Visitan al Niño Jesús - Parte I
• Diapositiva 6: Historia de los Reyes Magos - Parte II
• Diapositiva 7: La Generosidad de los Reyes Magos
• Diapositiva 8: Cómo Demostrar Generosidad
• Diapositiva 9: Recibir Como El Niño Jesús y su Familia...
• Diapositiva 10: Practica la Generosidad
• Diapositiva 11: Hemos Aprendido Sobre - El Día de Los Reyes Magos

Formatos:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

¡Feliz Día de Reyes!

This presentation is ideal for introducing the Three Kings and the valuable lessons they teach. It emphasizes to children that Three Kings' Day goes beyond being just an event; it embodies generosity and humility.

You will have the opportunity to introduce the main characters of the Magi story, along with the story of the baby Jesus.

This interactive presentation encourages reflection, generosity, and gratitude. Each slide prompts questions where children can relate each event of Jesus' birth and the Three Kings' journey to their own lives.

Your students will truly understand the genuine meaning of Three Kings' Day, creating a lasting impression.

This presentation offers a window into diverse cultural practices and fosters an appreciation for different customs. It provides them with a valuable cultural and educational experience.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: Three Kings' Day - Cover
• Slide 2: Melchior
• Slide 3: Caspar or Gaspar
• Slide 4: Balthazar
• Slide 5: Three Wise Men Visit Baby Jesus - Part I
• Slide 6: Three Wise Men Story - Part II
• Slide 7: The Generosity of the Three Wise Men
• Slide 8: How to Show Generosity
• Slide 9: Receive as Baby Jesus and Family
• Slide 10: Practice Generosity
• Page 11: We Have Learned About - Three Kings Day

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Happy Three Kings’ Day!

Students roll the dice to unravel an exciting tapestry of fall and winter themed settings, protagonists, antagonists, conflicts, and spring elements, igniting creativity and narrative fluency! Perfect for before or after winter break, narrative writing units, centers, daily writing, public speaking practice, Fun Friday, and more!

What's Included

• A PowerPoint with 5 unique boards
• 1 editable Roll a Story Board
• A QR Code on each board that leads to digital dice (so no dice needed, just devices!)
• Vocabulary page
• Writing page

**Themes included: winter, Christmas, New Year's, Valentine's Day

Story Elements

• Setting (examples: mysterious ice maze that rearranges itself every midnight, magical toy workshop where unfinished toys come to life, a town where all the houses are gingerbread houses)

• Protagonists (examples: ice skater who discovers a hidden ice kingdom beneath a frozen lake, snowman that came to life, boy or girl whose New Year’s wish accidentally creates an endless winter, snow globe maker who discovers their creations control real winter worlds)

• Conflict (examples: is stalked by, is spellbound by, is trapped by)

• Antagonists (examples: Sentient full-size gingerbread house with attitude, resolution fairy who grants bad New Year’s wishes, angry Easter bunny who wants to stop Christmas)

• Winter Elements (examples: time traveling sled, magical snow globe that shows the future, cursed scarf that forces the wearer to sing carols nonstop)

This bundle has 15 no prep digital multiplication math facts fluency PowerPoint relay race games. These fun and engaging relay races get students excited to practice their multiplication math facts. They will beg to play over and over! This multiplication math game is ideal to help 3rd graders and 4th graders review math facts x2 to x10! Simply choose the slide with the facts you want your students to solve, and they will be instantly engaged!

We all know that mastering math facts is ESSENTIAL! Unfortunately, not all students respond well to flash cards or trying to learn their facts on their own. Encourage your students and get them excited to learn their facts by including these PowerPoint relay games in your classroom today!

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With This Product You'll Get:

❤️ 15 PowerPoint games

❤️ 9 slides with facts x2 to x10 per theme

❤️ 1 slide with blanks for you to fill in

❤️ Math Facts fluency practice for the year

❤️ Fun and engagement!

How Can You Use This Product:

⭐ whole group

⭐ team challenge

⭐ end of year or unit review

⭐ state test prep

⭐ brain break

⭐ indoor recess

⭐ math fact practice

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Multiplication and division word problems are a skill that students need a lot of practice with. Are you in need of fun task cards for your math centers that your students will love? These math task cards are perfect for third graders and fourth graders. Place in a math center or display on the board for students to discuss and solve as a class. So many ways you can use this product!

With This Product You'll Get:
❤️ 88 task cards
❤️ answer sheets
❤️ ANSWER KEYS!

❤️ Fall problems
❤️ Christmas problems

❤️ Valentine's Day problems

❤️ Spring problems

❤️ Earth Day problems

How Can You Use This Product:
→ math centers
→ independent work
→ homework
→ morning work
→ warmups
→ partner or small group
→ whole group

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This third grade multiplication unit MEGA BUNDLE includes various math activities to help introduce multiplication strategies, math fact fluency, color by code, Jeopardy review, and multiplication math strategies student anchor chart. There are 31 resources here that can be used throughout the year to have students review and practice essential multiplication mastery!

Does your math curriculum move too quickly and not provide students with enough practice for mastering concepts around multiplication? Are you looking for more practice worksheets and activities for your third graders? These no-prep math fraction activities are just what your third graders need to master these skills.

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What This BUNDLE Gives You:

❤️ Introduction to Multiplication Strategies PowerPoint

❤️ Introduction to Multiplication Strategies Worksheets

❤️ Multiplication Strategies Student Anchor Chart

❤️ 112 Multiplication Practice Worksheets

❤️ 15 Fact Fluency Relay Race Games

❤️ 5 Seasonal Multiplication and Division Word Problem resources

❤️ Spring Color by Code Worksheets

❤️ Summer to Multiplication Strategies PowerPoint

❤️ Christmas-theme Math Fact Center Matching Game

❤️ End of Unit Jeopardy-Style Game

How You Can Use Product Included In This BUNDLE:

✏ whole group

✏ small group

✏ independent work

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✏ math centers

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✏ morning warm up

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✏ entrance or exit ticket

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This Christmas no prep multiplication math facts game is a fun and engaging relay race that focuses your third grade and fourth grade students on solving facts x2 to x10. They will beg to play over and over! This multiplication math game is ideal to help 3rd graders and 4th graders review math facts x2 to x10! Simply choose the slide with the facts you want your student to solve and your students will be instantly engaged!

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With This Product You'll Get:

❤️ 10 slides

❤️ 9 slides with facts x2 to x10

❤️ 1 slide with blanks for you to fill in

❤️ Engagement

❤️ Fun!

How Can You Use This Product:

⭐ whole group

⭐ team challenge

⭐ end of year or unit review

⭐ state test prep

⭐ brain break

⭐ indoor recess

⭐ math fact practice

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✈️ Seasonal Multiplication Color by Number Math Fact Worksheets

✈️ Understanding Multiplication Math Worksheets

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Possessive nouns are always tricky for students!

Help them gain mastery by using this FUN powerpoint with Christmas themed possessive nouns.

The slides review

• singular possessive
• plural possessive

Be sure to check the format of the PowerPoint before using with students to ensure format is accurate.

These 20 Christmas multiplication and division word problem task cards or Powerpoint lesson are perfect for your math centers and have a cute Christmas theme. Your third grade students will enjoy working on 1 digit multiplication and division word problems with an answer key and recording sheet.

This product includes 20 Christmas multiplication and division word problems in a PowerPoint format or as task cards for a math center. Simply project the PowerPoint and have students work on whiteboards, or print out the task cards for your math centers with the answer page. Perfect for high second graders, or as a review for fourth and fifth graders!

With This Product You'll Get:

❤️ 20 multiplication and division word problems

❤️ PowerPoint

❤️ Task Cards

❤️ Answer sheet

❤️ Answer Key

How Can You Use This Product:

⭐ whole group

⭐ math centers

⭐ partner or small group

⭐ sub plans

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✍ Wildly in Love with Teaching said, "These went straight into my centers to help with both areas. I only wish they had had more time with them!"

✍ Bill and Joy D. said, "Thank you! We used this on the day we left for the holidays. I had the students write their own word problems after we used a few of these examples."

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Introducing Hanukkah / Chanukah essay writing has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 4 complete essay lessons - argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.

All aspects of argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. The resource also focuses on how to structure the rising action, climax, and falling action in the plot of the personal narrative essay.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Writing Prompt Unit for Hanukkah / Chanukah includes:

4 Entertaining Instructional Videos with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Plot and character development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

4 Detailed Hanukkah / Chanukah Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on Lesson Plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

4 Hanukkah / Chanukah Worksheets with:

• Prompts
• Brainstorming sections
• Thesis statement development sections
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial

4 Hanukkah / Chanukah Slide Shows with:

• Introduction slide with prompts for expository, argumentative, persuasive, and narrative Prompts
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list and develop ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• Checklist Slide

4 Essay Rubrics

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

4 Graphic Organizers

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

Google Slides™

4 Writing Quizzes

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

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The lessons in the Elementary Holiday Writing Prompts Unit include:

• 9/11 - September 11th
• April Fool's Day
• Arbor Day
• Christmas
• Cinco de Mayo
• Columbus Day
• Daylight Savings
• Earth Day
• Easter
• Election Day
• Father's Day
• Grandparents Day
• Groundhog Day
• Halloween
• Hanukkah / Chanukah
• July 4th / Independence Day
• Kwanzaa
• Labor Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• Mother's Day
• New Year's
• Passover
• Presidents' Day
• St Patrick's Day
• Take Your Child to Work
• Thanksgiving
• Valentine's Day
• Veterans Day

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Introducing Kwanzaa essay writing has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 4 complete essay lessons - argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.

All aspects of argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. The resource also focuses on how to structure the rising action, climax, and falling action in the plot of the personal narrative essay.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Writing Prompt Unit for Kwanzaa includes:

4 Entertaining Instructional Videos with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Plot and character development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

4 Detailed Kwanzaa Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on Lesson Plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

4 Kwanzaa Worksheets with:

• Prompts
• Brainstorming sections
• Thesis statement development sections
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial

4 Kwanzaa Slide Shows with:

• Introduction slide with prompts for expository, argumentative, persuasive, and narrative Prompts
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list and develop ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• Checklist Slide

4 Essay Rubrics

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

4 Graphic Organizers

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

Google Slides™

4 Writing Quizzes

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

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The lessons in the Elementary Holiday Writing Prompts Unit include:

• 9/11 - September 11th
• April Fool's Day
• Arbor Day
• Christmas
• Cinco de Mayo
• Columbus Day
• Daylight Savings
• Earth Day
• Easter
• Election Day
• Father's Day
• Grandparents Day
• Groundhog Day
• Halloween
• Hanukkah / Chanukah
• July 4th / Independence Day
• Kwanzaa
• Labor Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• Mother's Day
• New Year's
• Passover
• Presidents' Day
• St Patrick's Day
• Take Your Child to Work
• Thanksgiving
• Valentine's Day
• Veterans Day

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Connect with me for the latest Write On! with Jamie news:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Write On! with Jamie Blog
• FB Community for 6-12 ELA Teachers

. . . and visit my WRITE ON! with Jamie website for a free TEXT EVIDENCE WRITING LESSON! 

Write On!

Jamie

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Terms of Use

Copyright © Write On! with Jamie. All rights reserved by author. All components of this product are to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited unless additional licenses are purchased. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this product are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.

Introducing Hanukkah / Chanukah essay writing has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 4 complete essay lessons - argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.

All aspects of argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. The resource also focuses on how to structure the rising action, climax, and falling action in the plot of the personal narrative essay.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

*****************************************************************************************

This Writing Prompt Unit for Hanukkah / Chanukah includes:

4 Entertaining Instructional Videos with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Plot and character development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

4 Detailed Hanukkah / Chanukah Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on Lesson Plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

4 Hanukkah / Chanukah Worksheets with:

• Prompts
• Brainstorming sections
• Thesis statement development sections
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial

4 Hanukkah / Chanukah Slide Shows with:

• Introduction slide with prompts for expository, argumentative, persuasive, and narrative Prompts
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list and develop ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• Checklist Slide

4 Essay Rubrics

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

4 Graphic Organizers

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

Google Slides™

4 Writing Quizzes

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

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The lessons in the Middle School Holiday Writing Prompts Unit include:

• 9/11 - September 11th
• April Fools'
• Arbor Day
• Christmas
• Cinco de Mayo
• Columbus Day
• Daylight Savings
• Earth Day
• Easter
• Election Day
• Father's Day
• Grandparent's Day
• Groundhog Day
• Halloween
• Hanukkah
• July 4th
• Kwanzaa
• Labor Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Mother's Day
• New Year's
• Passover
• Presidents Day
• St Patrick's Day
• Take Your Child to Work
• Thanksgiving
• Valentine's Day
• Veterans Day

*****************************************************************************************

Connect with me for the latest Write On! with Jamie news:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Write On! with Jamie Blog
• FB Community for 6-12 ELA Teachers

. . . and visit my WRITE ON! with Jamie website for a free TEXT EVIDENCE WRITING LESSON! 

Write On!

Jamie

© Google Inc.™ All rights reserved. Google™ and the Google Logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc.™ Write On! with Jamie® is an independent company and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Inc.™

Terms of Use

Copyright © Write On! with Jamie. All rights reserved by author. All components of this product are to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited unless additional licenses are purchased. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this product are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.

Introducing Hanukkah / Chanukah writing activities has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 4 complete essay lessons - argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.

All aspects of argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. The resource also focuses on how to structure the rising action, climax, and falling action in the plot of the personal narrative essay.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

*****************************************************************************************

This Writing Prompt Unit for Hanukkah / Chanukah includes:

4 Entertaining Instructional Videos with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Plot and character development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

4 Detailed Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on Lesson Plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

4 Worksheets with:

• Prompts
• Brainstorming sections
• Thesis statement development sections
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial

4 Slide Shows with:

• Introduction slide with prompts for expository, argumentative, persuasive, and narrative Prompts
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list and develop ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• Checklist Slide

4 Essay Rubrics

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

4 Graphic Organizers

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

Google Slides™

4 Writing Quizzes

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

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The lessons in the High School Holiday Writing Prompts Unit include:

• 9/11 - September 11
• April Fool's Day
• Arbor Day
• Christmas
• Cinco de Mayo
• Columbus Day
• Daylight Savings
• Earth Day
• Easter
• Election Day
• Father's Day
• Grandparents Day
• Groundhog Day
• Halloween
• Hanukkah
• July 4th
• Kwanzaa
• Labor Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• Mother's Day
• New Year's
• Passover
• President's Day
• St Patrick's Day
• Take Your Child to Work
• Thanksgiving
• Valentine's Day
• Veterans Day

*****************************************************************************************

Connect with me for the latest Write On! with Jamie news:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Write On! with Jamie Blog
• FB Community for 6-12 ELA Teachers

. . . and visit my WRITE ON! with Jamie website for a free TEXT EVIDENCE WRITING LESSON! 

Write On!

Jamie

© Google Inc.™ All rights reserved. Google™ and the Google Logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc.™ Write On! with Jamie® is an independent company and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Inc.™

Terms of Use

Copyright © Write On! with Jamie. All rights reserved by author. All components of this product are to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited unless additional licenses are purchased. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this product are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.r assigned for distance learning as independent student work. The instructional videos with writing tutorials can also be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

Introducing Kwanzaa writing activities has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 4 complete essay lessons - argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.

All aspects of argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. The resource also focuses on how to structure the rising action, climax, and falling action in the plot of the personal narrative essay.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

*****************************************************************************************

This Writing Prompt Unit for Kwanzaa includes:

4 Entertaining Instructional Videos with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Plot and character development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

4 Detailed Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on Lesson Plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

4 Worksheets with:

• Prompts
• Brainstorming sections
• Thesis statement development sections
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial

4 Slide Shows with:

• Introduction slide with prompts for expository, argumentative, persuasive, and narrative Prompts
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list and develop ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• Checklist Slide

4 Essay Rubrics

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

4 Graphic Organizers

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

Google Slides™

4 Writing Quizzes

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

*****************************************************************************************

The lessons in the High School Holiday Writing Prompts Unit include:

• 9/11 - September 11
• April Fool's Day
• Arbor Day
• Christmas
• Cinco de Mayo
• Columbus Day
• Daylight Savings
• Earth Day
• Easter
• Election Day
• Father's Day
• Grandparents Day
• Groundhog Day
• Halloween
• Hanukkah
• July 4th
• Kwanzaa
• Labor Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• Mother's Day
• New Year's
• Passover
• President's Day
• St Patrick's Day
• Take Your Child to Work
• Thanksgiving
• Valentine's Day
• Veterans Day

*****************************************************************************************

Connect with me for the latest Write On! with Jamie news:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Write On! with Jamie Blog
• FB Community for 6-12 ELA Teachers

. . . and visit my WRITE ON! with Jamie website for a free TEXT EVIDENCE WRITING LESSON! 

Write On!

Jamie

© Google Inc.™ All rights reserved. Google™ and the Google Logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc.™ Write On! with Jamie® is an independent company and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Inc.™

Terms of Use

Copyright © Write On! with Jamie. All rights reserved by author. All components of this product are to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited unless additional licenses are purchased. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this product are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.r assigned for distance learning as independent student work. The instructional videos with writing tutorials can also be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

Introducing Christmas writing activities has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 4 complete essay lessons - argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.

All aspects of argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. The resource also focuses on how to structure the rising action, climax, and falling action in the plot of the personal narrative essay.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

*****************************************************************************************

This Writing Prompt Unit for Christmas includes:

4 Entertaining Instructional Videos with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Plot and character development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

4 Detailed Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on Lesson Plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

4 Worksheets with:

• Prompts
• Brainstorming sections
• Thesis statement development sections
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial

4 Slide Shows with:

• Introduction slide with prompts for expository, argumentative, persuasive, and narrative Prompts
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list and develop ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• Checklist Slide

4 Essay Rubrics

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

4 Graphic Organizers

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

Google Slides™

4 Writing Quizzes

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

*****************************************************************************************

The lessons in the High School Holiday Writing Prompts Unit include:

• 9/11 - September 11
• April Fool's Day
• Arbor Day
• Christmas
• Cinco de Mayo
• Columbus Day
• Daylight Savings
• Earth Day
• Easter
• Election Day
• Father's Day
• Grandparents Day
• Groundhog Day
• Halloween
• Hanukkah
• July 4th
• Kwanzaa
• Labor Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• Mother's Day
• New Year's
• Passover
• President's Day
• St Patrick's Day
• Take Your Child to Work
• Thanksgiving
• Valentine's Day
• Veterans Day

*****************************************************************************************

Connect with me for the latest Write On! with Jamie news:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Write On! with Jamie Blog
• FB Community for 6-12 ELA Teachers

. . . and visit my WRITE ON! with Jamie website for a free TEXT EVIDENCE WRITING LESSON! 

Write On!

Jamie

© Google Inc.™ All rights reserved. Google™ and the Google Logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc.™ Write On! with Jamie® is an independent company and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Inc.™

Terms of Use

Copyright © Write On! with Jamie. All rights reserved by author. All components of this product are to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited unless additional licenses are purchased. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this product are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.r assigned for distance learning as independent student work. The instructional videos with writing tutorials can also be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.