Less than $5 Christmas, Chanukah, & Kwanzaa PowerPoint Presentations

Introduce young students to the Christmas story in an engaging and meaningful way with this Christian Christmas Story Reading Comprehension resource, designed for Grades 1-2! Each page presents a short, easy-to-understand section of the Christmas story with simple language and interactive elements. Students will read, write, and draw as they explore key moments in Jesus' birth.

This PowerPoint-based resource is fully editable, allowing you to adapt each page to suit your students' needs. Perfect for Christian school classrooms, Sunday school, or holiday-themed Bible lessons, this resource can also be adjusted to support a variety of reading levels.

What's Inside:

• 6 pages with individual parts of the Christmas story for focused reading
• Reading comprehension and reflection questions for each section
• Drawing prompts that allow students to express their understanding creatively
• Editable PowerPoint format for easy customization

Sections Include:

1. The Angel Visits Mary
2. Joseph’s Dream
3. The Journey to Bethlehem
4. The Birth of Jesus
5. The Shepherds Hear the Good News
6. The Wise Men Follow the Star

Why Teachers Love It: This resource integrates reading, writing, and art to support comprehension and personal reflection on the Christmas story. With a straightforward layout and kid-friendly language, it’s ideal for primary students. Teachers can use it as-is or adjust it to differentiate for higher or lower reading levels within the classroom.

Perfect For:

• Christian Christmas reading comprehension
• Bible lessons on the birth of Jesus
• Grades 1-2 reading and writing practice
• Sunday school and Christian classrooms

Bring the true meaning of Christmas into your classroom with this engaging and interactive comprehension activity!

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!

Your students will love and hate the It's not fair Game! This game includes questions about vocabulary and culture - how do the French celebrate Christmas and the holiday season? To play, open the gameboard and let students pick questions. If they answer correctly, they can keep the points or pass them to another team - but they won't know how many points they've "won" until they make their decision.

This item contains instructions for the game and four PowerPoint game boards - two in English (multiple choice and open answer versions), two in French (multiple choice and open answer versions). The boards are fully editable, so adjust the questions and point values as needed for your classes.

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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.

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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 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

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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.

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)

Right in time for your Christmas instrumentalists, we present to you Brenda Lee's hit Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree re-imagined as a HIP HOP TRAP MIX for BUCKET DRUMMING!

There are three all-color coded slides along with the form identifiers listed next to each phrase. Discuss form with the students and teach them (by rote) the rhythms on the powerpoint with the corresponding repeats (most are grouped 2 or 4 times). Then, apply it to drums!

All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish), and the X notation (with a down stem) are played as stick clicks above their head (or you could apply it to a tambourine or other auxiliary instrument)

The mp3 track is included in this one, so no need to YouTube it. Have fun with this and let us know how it goes!

Terms of Use:

All images/photos/clip art in this resource were created by me.

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Celebrate the holidays in ELA with this whimsical powerpoint presentation covering the figurative language devices in Christmas songs! This fun and colorful 32-slide presentation is the perfect resource for the holiday season. Each slide features lines from popular Christmas songs for students to practice identifying figurative language devices. Your students will love seeing how many of their favorite Christmas songs are brimming with figurative language! Presentation covers: - Metaphor - Simile - Hyperbole - Oxymoron - Idiom - Personification - Onomatopoeia - Allusion - Alliteration Powerpoint also includes directions, a colorful student answer sheet, and answer key for teachers. _____________________________________________________________________ You can also save 20% by purchasing this product in a bundle along with the best-selling Christmas Song Figurative Language Task Cards! Christmas Song Figurative Language {{BUNDLE}} _____________________________________________________________________ More engaging holiday products by Language Arts Excellence: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Figurative Language Lesson Plan The Grinch Figurative Language Lesson Plan "Christmas Talk" Lesson Plan The Gift of the Magi & The Necklace Compare/Contrast Essay Letter to a Member of the Military We Didn’t Start the Fire Activity The Little Match Girl Sensory Details Lesson Plan Figurative Language in Christmas Songs - 32 Task Cards

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

Other Buyers Have Said:

✍ 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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©Christine Ranft, Basic Biz Teaching. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for teachers, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Teachers may NOT upload the product to school/district servers, or to any website, or share digital or print copies. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Transform your classroom with the "Editable Bible Timeline Cards: A Journey Through Biblical Events - Christian Class Decor." These timeline cards beautifully illustrate key biblical events, making them an essential tool for any Christian classroom decor. Perfect for teaching and reinforcing Bible stories, this set creates an engaging, faith-filled learning environment. Ideal for integrating Christian teachings into your classroom decor, these cards provide a visual journey through the Bible’s most significant moments.

Key Features:

• Engaging Visuals: Each card features vibrant illustrations that capture the essence of biblical stories, making them accessible and engaging for children.
• Simplified Summaries: Brief, easy-to-understand descriptions accompany each event, tailored specifically for primary comprehension levels, yet adaptable for a broader range of young learners.
• Interactive Learning: Encourage hands-on learning with activities that complement the timeline, including sequencing games, matching exercises, and discussion questions to deepen understanding and engagement.
• Educational Value: Seamlessly integrates with Sunday school curriculums, Christian homeschooling resources, and religious education classes, offering a fun and interactive way to explore faith and scripture.
• Printable and Durable: Ready-to-print format ensures that teachers and parents can easily access and use the materials. Print them on cardstock or laminate them for repeated use.

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!

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.

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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 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

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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

© 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.

Right in time for your Christmas instrumentalists, we present to you the smash Christmas hit Mele Kalikimaka re-imagined as a HIP HOP TRAP MIX for BUCKET DRUMMING!

There are three all-color coded slides along with the form identifiers listed next to each phrase. Discuss form with the students and teach them (by rote) the rhythms on the powerpoint with the corresponding repeats (most are grouped 2 or 4 times). Then, apply it to drums!

All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish), and the X notation (with a down stem) are played as stick clicks above their head (or you could apply it to a tambourine or other auxiliary instrument)

You can find the hip hop remix track below to play along with:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvtUZfARn98

Terms of Use:

All images/photos/clip art in this resource were created by me.

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*** Looking for more BUCKET DRUMMING resources? *** Find them here!

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!

☀️ Check out the preview for details!

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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Enhance your students’ understanding of the true Christmas story with this Christian Christmas Reading Comprehension resource! This scripture-based short story introduces the birth of Jesus in a way that’s accessible for Grades 3-4 and fosters reflection on Christian values. The PowerPoint format makes it fully editable, allowing you to tailor the content to meet the needs of different reading levels in your classroom.

This resource is divided into thoughtfully structured sections like "The Angel’s Message" and "The Journey to Bethlehem," each followed by comprehension questions and personal reflection prompts. Students are also invited to participate in a fun, creative drawing activity that connects them to the story and encourages a deeper understanding of the Bible’s message.

What's Included:

• No prep PDF document
• Editable PowerPoint file for easy customization
• Complete Christian Christmas short story with engaging illustrations
• Reading comprehension and reflection questions
• Creative drawing activity to connect students with the story’s themes

Perfect for Bible lessons, Christian Christmas activities, reading practice, or Sunday school! Designed for Grades 3-4, this resource can also be differentiated for higher or lower readers, making it a versatile addition to your classroom.

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 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

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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

© 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.

By popular request, here's an arrangement of the holiday hit that'll sure to get your bucket drumming kids fired up, here's an advanced arrangement of Christmas Jam, by the Trans Siberian Orchestra!

There are three all-color coded slides along with the form identifiers listed next to each phrase. Discuss form with the students and teach them (by rote) the rhythms on the powerpoint with the corresponding repeats (most are repeated 2,3, or 7times). Then, apply it to drums!

All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish), and the X notation (with a down stem) are played as stick clicks above their head (or you could apply it to a tambourine or other auxiliary instrument)

This version differs from the standard version with the implementation of sixteenth note patterns (which is great to work on with your kids for alternating hands!)

Here's the track so you can play along...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1mHMZkR9Ss

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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.

Bring the true meaning of Christmas into your classroom with this Christian Nativity Story Writing Prompts pack! Perfect for elementary teachers looking to combine creative writing and faith, this 50+ page resource helps students reflect on the birth of Jesus, His humble beginnings, and how they can share God’s love during the Christmas season.

This versatile product includes engaging writing prompts such as “Why do you think God chose for Jesus to be born in a manger?” and “How can you share God’s love this Christmas?”. Students are encouraged to dive deep into their faith, express gratitude, and think about the impact of Jesus’ birth. With a range of creative pennant templates, teachers can transform students' responses into a stunning classroom bulletin board display.

What’s Included:

• 50+ pages of writing prompts with fully editable options to customize for your classroom needs.
• Colorful and black-and-white templates for easy printing and student choice.
• Digital versions available for online or hybrid learning environments.
• Prompts that inspire critical thinking, reflection, and creativity around the Nativity story.
• A variety of designs to fit multiple grade levels and writing abilities.

Why Teachers Should Buy It:

1. Faith-Centered Learning: These prompts help students reflect on the deeper meanings of Christmas, focusing on God’s love, Jesus’ birth, and how they can apply Christian values in their lives.
2. Versatile and Editable: With fully editable PowerPoint templates, teachers can adjust the writing prompts and layout to fit their classroom’s needs. Whether you need to shorten or extend activities, this resource provides flexibility.
3. Beautiful Bulletin Board Displays: The pennant-style templates are perfect for creating eye-catching classroom displays that celebrate the Christmas season while showcasing student work. Your bulletin board will highlight the creative and thoughtful responses of your students, making it a great classroom or hallway feature.
4. Multiple Format Options: This product includes both printable and digital options, making it accessible for in-person or online learning. Whether your students prefer coloring or simply writing, they will have the flexibility to make their work unique.
5. Encourages Reflective Thinking: With questions that go beyond surface-level answers, students are encouraged to engage in thoughtful writing that promotes deeper understanding of the Nativity and Christian values.
6. Perfect for All Learning Levels: These writing prompts can be adapted for various grade levels, making them suitable for elementary students, Sunday school classes, and even homeschool settings.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the birth of Jesus in your classroom, these Christian Nativity Story Writing Prompts are the perfect tool. Teachers love the flexibility, creativity, and faith-filled learning this resource provides, helping students embrace the true spirit of Christmas.

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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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.

By popular request, here's an arrangement of the holiday hit that'll sure to get your bucket drumming kids fired up, Winter Palace by the Trans Siberian Orchestra!

There are three all-color coded slides along with the form identifiers listed next to each phrase. Discuss form with the students and teach them (by rote) the rhythms on the powerpoint with the corresponding repeats (most are repeated 2, 4, or 8 times). Then, apply it to drums!

All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish), and the X notation (with a down stem) are played as stick clicks above their head (or you could apply it to a tambourine or other auxiliary instrument)

Here's the track so you can play along (the arrangement begins at the downbeat of :51

https://youtu.be/Tjrhq9CVl\_c?si=U8GOae8znZp2L\_8w

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