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❤️Looking for fun way to explore the wild world of animals? This growing bundle provides your students with meaningful opportunities to identify, learn about, and discuss wild / domestic animals, while practicing math, literacy, science, and fine motor skills!

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☑ Reptiles

☑ Safari animals

☑ Skip counting with animals

☑ Winter animals

☑ Ocean animals

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This bundle includes a great range of activities perfect for grades 5-8 for all of February!

1. Speed Friending Activity: A dynamic classroom icebreaker designed for middle and high school students. It includes a comprehensive teacher protocol, an interactive Google Slides presentation, engaging conversation rounds with embedded timers, a note-taking sheet, and a reflection writing prompt. Ideal for building classroom community, enhancing behavior management, and fostering open communication.
2. ELA Matchmaker Review Game: An 81-page ELA review resource covering synonyms, antonyms, figurative language, literary elements, and affixes & roots. It includes printable and digital versions for flexible classroom use, promoting interactive learning and critical thinking in literary concepts.
3. Black History Month Digital Resource: A set of 45 Google Slides featuring 15 influential African American artists. This resource includes detailed informational texts, short videos, and interactive response prompts. It's a comprehensive tool for exploring African American history and art, ideal for daily classroom activities.
4. Civil Rights Movement Song Analysis: Titled 'Harmony of Hope,' this resource integrates Valentine's Day and Black History Month themes for middle schoolers. It includes a Google Slides presentation and a comprehensive PDF packet, featuring analysis of seven influential Civil Rights era songs.
5. GenZ Valentine's Day Cards: A collection of 24 unique, humorous, and inclusive Valentine's Day cards suitable for middle school students. These printable cards are gender-neutral, featuring relatable puns and high-quality graphics, adding a fun twist to traditional valentine exchanges.
6. The Science of Crushes and Heartbreak: An educational resource that blends science with Valentine's Day themes, targeting middle schoolers. It includes an article, a mini-lesson in Google Slides, a graphic organizer, and analytical questions. This resource enhances understanding of text features and author's purpose.
7. Valentine's Day Argumentative Writing Resource: A tool for grades 4-8 to enhance argumentative writing skills. It features 28 'Would You Rather' prompts, available in both PDF and Google Slides, to encourage debate and persuasive writing. Ideal for various classroom activities, including warm-ups and group discussions.

Save 20% on 15 books from the What Is? and What Was? book series. Each one includes a book report flipbook template and a comprehensive reading comprehension digital lesson (with a built-in reward system).

The books in the series include:

1. What Was the Age of Exploration?
2. What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?
3. What Was the Wild West?
4. What Was the Donner Party?
5. What Was the Ice Age?
6. What Was the Boston Tea Party?
7. What Was Ellis Island?
8. What Was the Great Depression?
9. What Was the Plague?
10. What Was the Titanic
11. What Were the Salem Witch Trials?
12. What is Climate Change?
13. What is the Constitution?
14. What is the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?
15. What is the Women's Rights Movement?

This product is easy to use:

1. Print the template (same template for every book in this series), cut along the dotted line on each page, then staple the top to create the flipbooks (students can do this on their own).
2. Read the book (independently or as a class/group)
3. Click through the Google reading comprehension digital lesson (no-prep required!)
4. Students fill out the template independently/homework or as a class or group. In my class, we work on the book report template together through each section of the lesson.

The sections of the reading comprehension digital lesson and 9-page book report template include (along with the built-in reward system):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• text ideas
• series of events
• making life connections
• what I learned
• questions I have
• setting/subject
• interesting event
• important event

Covering the Twelfth Night? Don't know where to get started? This bundle includes everything you need for your students to analyze the text for plot development, characterization, language, and more. Makes learning Shakespeare fun and easy for your students.

Complete Unit.

Covers the entire play of Twelfth Night !

Great for differentiation.

Includes:

⭐Flip Book Study Guide

⭐Shakespeare Comedies Power point

⭐Twelfth Night Characterization Book

⭐Twelfth Night Act 1 Quiz

⭐Twelfth Night Act 2 Quiz

⭐Twelfth Night Act 3 Quiz

⭐Twelfth Night Act 4 Quiz

⭐Twelfth Night Act 5 Quiz

⭐Twelfth Night Soliloquy Analysis: Viola

⭐Twelfth Night Escape Room

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Social Media Reading Passage and Activities | Social Media Worksheets | TikTok BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS BUNDLE

★ Social Media and TikTok Drama Reading Passages and Activity Packets

★ Includes 10 Products

★ 236 pages

★ Resource Type – Reading Passages, Activity Worksheets, and Answer Keys

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text boxes already created!)

★ Excellent for Grades 8-12

★ Google Slide Links

★ Detailed Answer Keys / Sample Responses

This Mega Bundle includes 2 BUNDLES (View Products Below):

❤️ Social Media Drama BUNDLE

❤️ TikTok Drama Bundle

10 Reading Passage PACKETS included:

❤ Social Media Drama - A Ticking Time Bomb

❤ Social Media Drama - Damage

❤ Social Media Drama - The Power of Gossip

❤ Social Media Drama - Social Media Army

❤ Social Media Drama - The Tik Tok Puppet

❤ TikTok Drama - An Alter Ego

❤ TikTok Drama - Cameras and Mirrors

❤ TikTok Drama - Chicken Pie

❤ TikTok Drama - The Scapegoat

❤ TikTok Drama - The Things That Matter

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EACH PACKET includes the following:

☆ 1 Reading Passage (See summaries below)

☆ Vocabulary Worksheets

★ Vocabulary Words already defined

★ Students write definitions of unfamiliar words

☆ 2 Note-taking Worksheets (2 variations)

☆ Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on ONE page)

☆ 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)

☆ 5 Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passages)

☆ DETAILED Answer Keys / Sample Responses

☆ Google Slide Link

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This bundle is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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This Social Media Drama Bundle contains 10 passages and various activity worksheets examining TikTok and Social Media issues and the way social media is integrated into teen life. Each passage explores different ways social media impacts the mental health of teens and their relationships with others. Students will evaluate the actions of the characters and hence understand the influence social media has on their choices. Each passage in the bundle comes with five questions and extended answer keys, along with a range of activities for students to complete before and after the readings. The worksheets involve a deeper analysis of the passages and encourage students to consider how the messages in the passages can be applied to their lives.

The narratives and activities focus on different themes, allowing students to fully examine, analyze, evaluate, and understand the role social media plays in the everyday interactions and experiences of young people as well as its impact on their own lives.

Topics students will explore in this bundle:

⭐ Social Media Drama

⭐ Friendship

⭐ Addiction to Social Media

⭐ Relationships

⭐ TikTok Fame and Popularity

⭐ Peer Pressure

⭐ Values

⭐ Rumors and Gossip

⭐ Bullying

⭐ Poor Decision-making

⭐ Validation

⭐ Regret

⭐ Revenge

⭐ LGBTQ

⭐ Insecurity

⭐ Mental Health

⭐ Beauty Standards

⭐ Betrayal

⭐ Emotional Turmoil

⭐ Self-deprecation

⭐ Violation

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Reading Passage Overview/Summaries

❤️ "Social Media Army"

This reading passage examines the short story of a boy who becomes involved in a fight with a classmate. The text explores the reaction of the other students to the fight and the resulting social media fallout. By following the narrator’s emotional journey, students will understand the effects of being the center of attention on social media.

❤️ "Damage"

This reading passage examines the short story of a boy’s emotional turmoil as he learns his girlfriend is a lesbian. The text explores the effects of exposing someone else’s sexual orientation online, both on the person exposing the information and on the person whose information is being exposed. Students will learn of the power social media can give a person and the dangers that may arise from the accessible nature of social media.

❤️ "The Power of Gossip"

This reading passage examines the short story of the formation and spread of a piece of gossip. It follows many characters and their role in propagating the gossip, as well as exploring the ways the gossip affects them. From this passage, students will analyze the true nature of gossip and also the part social media plays in spreading rumors.

❤️ "The Tik Tok Puppet"

This reading passage examines the short story of a girl pressured to participate in the latest TikTok trend. The text explores the important role TikTok plays in teen life and the realities of spending too much time on TikTok. Students will learn of the detrimental effects of peer pressure and will examine how social media influences in-person interactions.

❤️ "A Ticking Time Bomb"

This reading passage examines the short story of a teenager posting a photo to Instagram. The text provides an insight into her inner monologue and emotional state as the pressure to get likes and comments mounts. Students will examine the authenticity of social media posts and the importance of social media in teen life.

❤️ "The Things That Matter"

This reading passage examines the short story of a teen boy who desires to be TikTok famous. Through this text, students will assess the sacrifices the teen makes in pursuit of popularity while also investigating the influence TikTok has on the teen's perception of self.

❤️ "An Alter Ego"

This reading passage examines the short story of a boy attempting to unearth whether or not his girlfriend is cheating on him. Through the creation of a fake TikTok account, the boy tests his girlfriend’s loyalty. Students will evaluate the morality of his actions by analyzing the boy’s emotions and the outcome of the situation.

❤️ "Cameras and Mirrors"

This reading passage examines the short story of an insecure teenager as she films a TikTok video with her friend. Students will explore the importance of consent by analyzing the effects on the narrator when the video is posted without her permission.

❤️ "The Scapegoat"

This reading passage examines the short story of a boy who participates in a TikTok challenge against his better instincts. Students will explore how peer pressure influences the boy’s decisions and analyze the consequences he faces for breaking the rules.

❤️ "Chicken Pie"

This reading passage examines a short story following a TikTok comment outburst after an insensitive comment is made about a girl’s weight. Students will study the nature and effects of negative comments while contrasting the mindsets of those who participated in the exchange.

ITEMS INCLUDED IN EACH PACKET

✅ One Reading Passage (1.5 pages)

✅ 2 Reading Passage Vocabulary Sheets

★ Variation #1 - Vocabulary Words already defined. This worksheets includes the definitions of Vocabulary Words in the reading passage. This can be used to differentiate for students. You can give students this worksheet to refer to vocabulary words they do not know the meaning of to enhance their comprehension of the reading passage.

★ Variation #2 - Vocabulary Words are NOT defined. There will be a list of vocabulary words from the passage listed on the worksheets. Students will define words they do not know the meaning of.

✅ 2 Note-taking Worksheets

There are 2 Note-taking Worksheets to choose from. They are visually appealing! They can be distributed to students to take important notes during class discussions or during their reading of the passage.

✅ Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on ONE page)

✅ 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)

There is ONE worksheet that includes 5 questions related to the reading. You can have students complete all five questions on one page, or you can have students complete one question at a time. The same 5 questions are also included on separate worksheets for a more detailed response. (One question per worksheet!)

☆ DETAILED Answer Keys / Sample Responses

✅ Anticipation Guide

The Anticipation Guide includes statements and ideas related to the topic/themes of the reading passage. Anticipation guides are excellent tools that can be used before reading to activate students' prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic and/or to share ideas about key concepts. Students respond to several statements that challenge or support their preconceived ideas about key concepts as well as their peers’ ideas. The Anticipation Guides can help structure meaningful conversations that reviews what students already know and engages them in critical thinking about the topic they will be exploring. The statements in the Anticipation Guides can spark some great discussions among students!!

You can use an Anticipation Guide:

• Before/after introducing new material to tap into prior knowledge
• Before/after reading a short text to begin a discussion
• Before/After discussing a topic

✅ VARIETY OF Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)

The packets include a variety of activity worksheets that students can complete before and after reading the passage. It will help them develop a greater analysis of the text as well as important themes and topics depicted in the text.

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This resource is also included in the following discounted bundle:

❤️ SEL Mega Bundle

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Conflict-related Reading Passage and Activity Packets you might be interested in:

★ Not The Usual Prince Charming

★ The Moment That Lasts Forever

★ A Walking Talking Stereotype

★ The Weight of Legacy

★ Conflict Resolution Activity Worksheets and Keys

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Lots and lots of resources! 25% off price you'd pay if purchased separately!

These resources include DBQ and Primary Source Sets, Guided Reading Assignments and Power Point Lessons on the following topics:
* Home Front
* Japanese-American Internment
* Women in the U.S. Military
* Victory Gardens

DBQ and Primary Source Sets
DBQ and Primary Source sets include primary sources with questions, DBQ prompts and Answer Keys. Students have a chance to develop understanding of context, perspective, purpose, audience and context. DBQ prompts prepare them for integration of sources into essay responses. These are excellent ways for students to develop historical thinking skills. APUSH students can benefit from DBQ practice. A Bonus File on "How to Integrate Sources in a DBQ" is included.

Guided Reading Assignments

Guided Reading Assignments are 1-3 page overviews of these topics which provide more detail than textbooks might provide or can replace textbook reading. A Worksheet at the end of the Reading Assignment will help students to process the information.

Power Point Lesson
The Power Point Lessons allow teachers to discuss key developments and significant aspects of the era with students. Alternatively, students can review independently. Slides include photos, images and Reflection Questions.

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Gear up for a seamless end-of-year review with this 5th Grade End-of-Year Review Bundle! Designed to alleviate teacher stress and streamline student preparation, this bundle combines comprehensive Math and ELA skills tailored specifically for 5th graders. With a "no prep, just print and go" approach, you'll save valuable time while ensuring your students are fully equipped for success as they gear up for summer break.

Benefits of the Bundle:

• No Prep, Just Print and Go: Save valuable time with ready-to-use review packets that require no additional preparation.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Ensure thorough review of key math and ELA concepts essential for 5th-grade success.
• Cost-Effective: By purchasing the bundle, you'll save money compared to buying each packet individually.
• Alleviate End-of-Year Stress: Keep students engaged and focused during the final stretch of the school year, easing anxiety and promoting a smooth transition into summer break.
• Empower Student Success: Equip your students with the confidence and skills they need to excel on end-of-year assessments and beyond.

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Printable Mother's Day activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged and entertained during the Mother's Day . These activities include a variety of fun and educational options that can be easily printed and completed at home or on the go.

this bundle contains coloring pages, word search, mazes, sudoku, cut and paste And Much more ...

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Welcome to the Mega Massive Grade 6 Bundle—your ultimate resource for an entire year's worth of curriculum! This extraordinary bundle includes 131 documents and a staggering 4,000+ pages of content, covering every aspect of Grade 6 Math, French Language Arts, Science, "Transdisciplinary" Units, Cross-Curricular Units, and Project-Based Learning.

Here's what you'll find packed into this 131 document crypt:

Language Arts:

• Complete Genre Studies: Detailed lessons and activities for all genres.
• Mini-Lessons and Workshops: Comprehensive tools for reading and writing instruction.
• Reading and Writing Prompts: Engaging activities to boost literacy skills.
• Excerpts and Writing Pieces: Diverse texts for comprehension and writing practice.
• Modelled Examples and Lesson Plans: Clear guides to support effective teaching.
• Verb and Grammar Units: Thorough resources for mastering French language skills.
• Task and Flash Cards: Interactive tools for grammar and vocabulary practice.
• Posters and Anchor Charts: Essential visual aids for classroom support.

Math:

• Paperless Teaching Slides: Digital slides for all math outcomes, ideal for projection.
• Assessments with Answer Keys: Complete evaluation tools to track student progress.
• Activities and Games: Fun, interactive ways to reinforce math concepts.
• Printable and Digital Games: Versatile resources for various teaching styles.
• Enrichment Material: Advanced content to challenge high-achieving students.
• No-Prep Lessons: Ready-to-go activities that require minimal preparation.

Project-Based Learning:

• Science and Social Studies Projects: Inquiry-based units including Dragons' Den, Sustainable Future projects, Endangered Species studies, Political Platform creation, Haunted House design, and Space Food exploration.
• Health Documents: Comprehensive materials on sexuality, puberty, and other health topics.
• Themed Day Content: Engaging projects for Orange Shirt Day, Pink Shirt Day, Remembrance Day, Earth Day, and a project on O Canada.

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• Massive Content Collection: Over 4,000 pages and 131 documents covering every subject.
• No-Prep, Ready-to-Go: Perfect for busy teachers and easy to leave with a substitute.
• Engaging and Comprehensive: Promotes student independence with project-based and inquiry learning.
• Constantly Growing: New materials added regularly to keep your curriculum up-to-date.
• Versatile and Easy to Use: Printable and digital formats for flexible teaching options.

Get the Mega Massive Grade 6 Bundle today and transform your classroom with this all-encompassing resource, designed to make planning easier and teaching more effective!

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This bundle includes a set of 16 different poetry foldables from Harlem Renaissance poets including Countee Cullen, Claude McKay, Langston Hughes, and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Please watch the video on how to use my foldable poetry analysis products, and ask if you have any questions!

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Follow Moses and the Israelites as they begin the journey of moving into the Promised Land. Each lesson includes story pages with colorful clipart as well as story pages in black and white. This is great for putting together your own version of a children's story Bible.

Resources also include a variety of activities, puzzles, coloring sheets, ideas, and printing instructions. Some resources also include activities for a variety of ages and levels, such as how to study the passage and not just read the story.

Included:

1. Numbers 13-14 - Moses Sends 12 Spies to Canaan, God's Promised Land
2. Numbers 20-21 - Israel Complains but God Still Saves
3. Joshua 1-3 - Rahab Hides the Spies
4. Joshua 6 - The Walls Fall in Jericho
5. Joshua 7 - Achan Steals and Israel Is Defeated
6. Joshua 8 - Israel Defeats Ai
7. Judges 6:1-24 - God Sends Gideon
8. Judges 6:25-40 - Gideon Puts out a Fleece
9. Judges 7 - Gideon Defeats Midian with a Small Army

This money-saving winter bundle includes activities for December and January! It's chockful of games, writing & drawing activities, including Would You Rather that will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! The bundle also includes tons of early finisher activities and fun seasonal activities to keep students engaged....and busy! Perfect for use throughout the winter holiday months to help celebrate Christmas and New Year!

I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

What's Included:

December Early Finishers Packet This best-selling Christmas-themed monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

Would You Rather Christmas Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are winter-themed and related to Christmas. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

Found Your iPhone - Santa/Grinch Edition With this character cell phone analysis activity, students will make inferences using what they know about either Santa or the Grinch. The engaging design of this cell phone activity will ask students to "snoop" through a phone they found, peep their text messages, playlists and even check their most recent location history. This literary analysis activity can be used during the holidays for a fun activity that's in keeping with the holiday spirit.

Christmas Greeting Cards Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these cards they can color! Perfect for teens and secondary students who may not have the time or patience to make a card. Choose from 5 design options for the cover of the card. Cards print double-sided. This card is cute and a fun way for students to share the Christmas spirit.

Letter to Santa Help your students celebrate Christmas by writing a letter to Santa! Choose from 2 different design options - black and white and color. These letters are a fun way for students to express their creativity this Christmas.

Christmas Coloring Pages Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these coloring pages! Choose from 3 different design options. These pages are a cute and fun way for students to express their creativity this Christmas.

Gingerbread Reading Comprehension You may be in full swing with your holiday or Christmas celebrations, but do your students need practice to identify the elements of a story? This Gingerbread-themed worksheet with an original reading passage titled, "Gingerbread Adventure is designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements, sequencing, and reading comprehension.

Secret Santa Questionnaire and Tracker These student gift questionnaires and trackers will make it a smooth process! Students will list three wishes on the form and write their names. Collect the slips, fold and have students select their Secret Santa. Use the handy tracker to match up the student they are gifting so there is no confusion. These print-and-go forms are a fun and easy way for students to participate in a gift exchange this Christmas without the stress!

January Early Finishers Packet This January-themed monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities. They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

Would You Rather January Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are winter-themed and related to New Year's. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

New Year Time Capsule Project The new year is the perfect time to reflect on 2023, set goals, and have some fun as students readjust to being back in school after winter break. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year and will be updated yearly! Students will have 15 pages in their "capsule" (including the cover) that help them reflect on who they are as a person, their goals, and their personalities. Lots of activities you would expect to see in a time capsule like letter to your future self and a list of current pressing issues happening in the world..all activities that are high-interest for Gen Z!

New Year Goal Setting Brochure for Gen Z Have students create this brochure when they return after New Year's and then let them keep it to track their goals. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year and will be updated yearly! Pull these brochures out as students return from break. This resource requires NO PREP - simply print double-sided. Students will get a kick out of the hidden messages included on each brochure...the message reads "NEW YEAR VIBES" when read horizontally, and when read vertically, there are 3 different versions are included, which makes for great fun!

New Year Flip Book Goal Setting Activity The new year is the perfect time to reflect, set goals, and have some fun as students readjust to being back in school after winter break with this resolution flip book. Updated yearly! Pull this sheet out as students return from break for an easy and engaging activity. Students will enjoy reflecting on their greatest academic strength, a challenge, and a goal they have to improve in the new year. We all know that a goal is merely a wish without a plan, so students will provide a 3-step action plan to make this goal a reality!!

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This resource features a bundle of all of our lesson plans, materials, and activities for F. Scott Fitzgerald's most beloved novel, The Great Gatsby. Each product is thoughtfully crafted and allows students to think outside the box by delving deeply into the novel's themes, characters, and plot development. Lessons have all been classroom-tested and allow for differentiation while encouraging optimal student engagement. You will not find tedious lists of comprehension questions and vocabulary words in this bundle; instead you will find materials that will bring the novel to life!

Included in this Bundle:

⭐ The Great Gatsby Anticipation Guide & Lesson Plan

⭐ The Great Gatsby "Silent Conversation" Quote Pass Activity

⭐ The Great Gatsby Socratic Seminar Lesson & Materials

⭐ The Great Gatsby Escape Room

⭐ The Great Gatsby "Hot Seat!"

⭐ The Great Gatsby Social Media Materials

⭐ The Great Gatsby Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game

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This all year informational reading comprehension nonfiction passage BUNDLE has hundreds of exciting, engaging, and fun reading passages that your students will enjoy for the whole year! Build strong comprehension skills using text dependent questions with these fun year long reading passages!

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► January passages (25 informational passages)

► February passages (29 informational passages)

► March passages (35 informational passages)

► April passages (29 informational passages)

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Enhance your "Animal Farm" novel study with this comprehensive workbook. Designed for middle and high school students, this workbook is the ultimate companion to George Orwell's classic allegory. This resource equips educators with everything needed for a successful novel study, from pre-reading activities to guided chapter notes, multiple writing prompts, and complete answer keys.

Engage your students with purposeful pre-reading activities:
Lay a solid foundation with pre-reading activities that cover essential vocabulary and background knowledge about Orwell and the context in which "Animal Farm" was written. These activities help students connect with the story before diving into the text.

Master the chapters with guided notes:

Guide your students through each chapter with detailed notes emphasizing comprehension, literary analysis, and transfer skills. These notes help students identify key themes, character development, and important events throughout the novel.

Thought-provoking writing prompts:
Encourage deeper thinking and creativity with multiple writing prompts that require students to analyze the text, explore symbolism, and discuss the themes of "Animal Farm." This section includes a peer grading rubric to promote collaborative learning.

Time-saving answer key:
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| Paying Bills | Reading Utility Bills | Environmental Print | Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence |

This is a NO PREP, download & go resource!

This bundle includes five resources and has a total of:

• 25 different realistic utility bills
• 64 self-grading Google Forms with 587 questions
• Google Forms are editable & self-grading

Separately these 5 resources would cost you $27.00. Bundle & save over 20%!

This resource was recently updated to include:

• 1 new unit!
• 3 new bills
• 18 new Google Forms with 230 additional questions added

Resources Included:

Paying Utility Bills Unit 1 - Google Forms

• 6 Realistic Bills
• 14 Google Forms with 141 Questions

Paying Utility Bills Unit 2 - Google Forms

• 6 Realistic Bills
• 14 Google Forms with 136 Questions

Paying Bills Unit 1 - Google Forms

• 5 Realistic Bills
• 12 Google Forms with 102 Questions

Paying Bills Unit 2 - Google Forms

• 4 Realistic Bills
• 12 Google Forms with 107 Questions

Paying Bills Unit 3 - Google Forms

• 4 Realistic Bills
• 12 Google Forms with 101 Questions

Bills Included:

• Auto Shop
• Car Loan
• Cell Phone
• Credit Card
• Dentist
• Electric (3)
• Food Delivery Service
• Garbage/ Recycle
• Gas
• Generic (3)
• Hospital
• Medical
• Oil
• Plumber
• Store Credit Card
• Streaming Subscriptions
• TV / Internet
• Vet
• Water/ Sewer (3)

This resource is specifically designed to introduce students to the vital life skill of reading common bills accurately. With this downloadable material, students will engage with a diverse collection of realistic bills.

Through a series of thought-provoking questions, students will develop a deep understanding of various aspects related to these bills, such as a_ccount details, costs, due dates, late charges, and more._ The resource offers two levels of engagement: a cut-and-paste activity level and a write-in-the-answer level. This ensures that students of varying abilities can participate and reinforce their learning.

Key Features:

1. Realistic Bill Exposure: The resource provides students with exposure to authentic bills commonly encountered in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to understand and analyze bills effectively.

2. Comprehensive Questioning: A wide range of questions is included to cover crucial aspects of bill reading, such as account information, costs, dates, and potential penalties. This promotes a holistic understanding of bill-related concepts.

3. Two Levels of Engagement: The resource offers flexibility with two levels of difficulty. Students can choose between a cut-and-paste activity or a write-in-the-answer format, allowing them to engage at a level suited to their abilities.

By utilizing Practical Bill Reading Skills, students will develop a valuable life skill that empowers them to confidently navigate and comprehend common bills. This resource sets a strong foundation for financial literacy and responsible decision-making in the real world.

❤️Looking for engaging, differentiated reading comprehension activities? Your students will love reading, using critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the text, and practicing writing skills with this growing bundle!

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✏️ These reading comprehension activities are perfect for building literacy skills and confidence!

✏️ Great for your 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade students!

✏️ Use for literacy centers, guided reading groups, homework, intervention programs and more!

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Arab Heritage

☑ Arab Heritage Reading Comprehension

Asian American Heritage

☑ AAPI Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ AAPI Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

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☑ Caribbean American Heritage Reading Comprehension

Hispanic Heritage

☑ Hispanic Heritage Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ Hispanic Heritage Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

Women's History

☑ Women's History Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ Women's History Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

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☑ Black History Leaders Readers

☑ Black History Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ Black History Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

☑ Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Comprehension

☑ Harriet Tubman Reading Comprehension

St. Patrick's Day

☑ St. Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension

Day of the Dead

☑ Day of the Dead Reading Comprehension

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☑ Community Helpers Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ Community Helpers Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

☑ Community Helpers Reading Comprehension (Set 3)

☑ Community Helpers Reading Comprehension (Set 4)

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☑ Native American Leaders Reading Comprehension

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☑ Native American Culture Reading Comprehension

Animals

☑ Winter Animals Reading Comprehension

☑ Ocean Animals Reading Comprehension

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Transform your middle school ELA classroom with this comprehensive bundle of 12 highly engaging short story units. Each unit is meticulously designed to provide a full week of dynamic lessons, complete with detailed plans, interactive slides, a choice activity board, Socratic seminar questions, three STAAR-aligned essay prompts, a film vs. text Venn diagram, and the text PDF. These short stories will captivate your students and enhance their literary analysis skills, making learning both fun and meaningful.

Included Short Stories:

1. The Most Dangerous Game
2. Sorry, Wrong Number
3. The Hitchhiker
4. The Way Up to Heaven
5. Lamb to the Slaughter
6. The Landlady
7. The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
8. Harrison Bergeron
9. Examination Day
10. The Pedestrian
11. All Summer in a Day
12. There Will Come Soft Rains

Bundle Features:

1. Comprehensive 5-Day Lesson Plans: Each story unit includes a detailed five-day lesson plan, ensuring a structured approach to teaching. Lessons are aligned with educational standards and include clear objectives and outcomes.

2. Interactive Slides: Engage your students with interactive slides that guide them through the story, provide context, and facilitate discussions. These slides are designed to keep students focused and involved.

3. Choice Activity Board: Each unit comes with a creative choice board, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding through various projects such as writing an alternate ending, creating a comic strip, designing a literary brochure, and more.

4. Socratic Seminar Questions: Encourage critical thinking and in-depth discussion with six thought-provoking Socratic seminar questions for each story. These questions help students delve deeper into the text and analyze its themes, characters, and literary elements.

5. Three STAAR-Aligned Essay Prompts: Each unit includes three essay prompts (argumentative, correspondence, and informational) that are aligned with STAAR standards, helping students practice their writing skills and prepare for standardized assessments.

6. Film vs. Text Venn Diagram: Enhance your students' analytical skills with a film vs. text Venn diagram activity. Students compare and contrast the short story with its film adaptation, focusing on key similarities and differences.

7. Text PDF: Each unit comes with a PDF of the short story, making it easy to provide students with the text for reading and annotation.

Why Choose This Bundle?

• Engaging Content: These short stories are highly engaging and perfect for capturing the interest of middle school students. The diverse selection of stories includes suspense, science fiction, dystopian themes, and more.
• Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use: Save time with ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and resources. Each unit is designed for easy implementation, ensuring you can focus on teaching and engaging your students.
• Develop Critical Thinking: The activities and discussions included in each unit promote critical thinking, literary analysis, and deeper understanding of the text.
• Flexible and Adaptable: The bundle provides flexibility in teaching, with a variety of activities and assessment options to suit different learning styles and classroom needs.

Perfect for middle school humanities teachers, this bundle offers everything you need to deliver engaging and effective ELA lessons throughout the year. Enrich your curriculum and inspire your students with these timeless short stories and comprehensive teaching resources.