$5 - $10 English Language Arts Independent Work Packet

Pre-writing success! This tracing activity bundle is more than just fun, it's a supercharged learning booster for your pre-writing superstars! Students trace their way through left-to-right progression lines, letter formation, and fun-themed vocabulary words. There is fun artwork to color on each page and additional handwriting practice pages with word banks!

Learning Objectives

• Boosts pre-reading skills
• Develops hand-eye coordination
• Strengthens fine motor control
• Ignites a love of writing

Themes

Spring Hedgehogs

Spring Sheep

Spring Pencils

Spring Llamas

Resource Includes:

• A to Z tracing page uppercase and lowercase (1)
• Line tracing pages for pencil or finger tracing (3)
• Vocabulary word tracing (2)
• Trace and color vocabulary (3)
• Writing/drawing pages with a word bank (2)
• Writing/drawing pages (3)
• Color match coloring activity (1)

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Fine Motor Skills

• Strength and Coordination: Tracing requires controlled hand movements, building strength and coordination in the finger, hand, and wrist muscles. This improved control lays the groundwork for future writing and manipulation of tools.
• Pencil Grip: Tracing activities encourage students to hold a writing utensil correctly, developing a comfortable and efficient grip essential for future writing success.

Pre-Writing Skills

• Letter and Shape Recognition: Tracing introduces students to different shapes and letter formations, fostering familiarity and visual memory. This recognition is crucial for later independent writing and reading.
• Hand-Eye Coordination: Following visual cues to trace lines accurately improves hand-eye coordination, directly translating to writing fluency and letter formation.

Cognitive Development

• Concentration and Focus: Tracing requires focused attention to stay within the lines, enhancing concentration and maintaining focus on a task. These skills are vital for future academic success.
• Visual-Spatial Awareness: Tracing helps children understand spatial relationships between lines and shapes, developing visual-spatial awareness crucial for reading, writing, and problem-solving.

Emotional and Social Benefits

• Confidence and Self-Esteem: Completing tracing activities fosters a sense of accomplishment and boosts self-esteem, motivating students to continue learning and exploring.
• Creativity and Self-Expression: Tracing can be a playful and creative activity, allowing students to experiment with colors and patterns, fostering self-expression and a love for learning.

Word Tracing

• Letter Formation: Tracing words helps students solidify their understanding of letter shapes and proper letter formation, preparing them for independent writing.
• Vocabulary Development: Tracing familiar words reinforces their spelling and meaning while tracing new words introduces them to new vocabulary words in a fun and engaging way!

This tracing activity pack is a fun and engaging way to build skills and confidence for pre-writers!

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

Looking to supercharge your students' sight word skills? Dive into our comprehensive sight word practice resource, designed to captivate young learners and accelerate their reading abilities. Our bundle features an array of interactive activities, meticulously crafted to make learning both effective and enjoyable.

Multisensory Engagement: Immerse students in a world of learning with activities that stimulate multiple senses. From reading and writing to clapping and coloring, each task is thoughtfully designed to reinforce sight word recognition through hands-on exploration.

Versatile Classroom Resource: Whether you're a teacher in a bustling classroom or a homeschooling parent, our printable worksheets provide the perfect solution. Flexible and easy to integrate into your curriculum, these materials are tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners.

Comprehensive Practice: Say goodbye to dull drills! Our resource offers a rich tapestry of activities, including tracing, spelling and finding, ensuring that every aspect of sight word mastery is covered. Watch as students progress from recognition to fluency with confidence and ease.

Boosted Learning Outcomes: With our engaging exercises, students not only learn sight words but also develop essential literacy skills that lay a solid foundation for future academic success. Empower your learners to soar to new heights in reading and writing!

Perfect for Early Learners: Whether your students are just beginning their reading journey or need extra support, our resource caters to learners of all levels. Watch as even the most reluctant readers blossom into confident, proficient word wizards!

Unlock the door to literacy success and revolutionize your teaching approach with our sight word practice bundle. Empower your students to become fluent readers and lifelong learners. Get started today!

What's included:

1. Sight word practice by READ, WRITE, CLAP, COLOR, TRACE, SPELL, FIND, TELL

Come in 2 versions. full color (57 pages) and black white (57 pages) version and an option to use Easel by TeachShare as digital tool to practice.

2. Sight Word Tracing Worksheet | Letter Formation Practice for Early Learners

- color tracing worksheet (57 pages)

- Ink-saving black and white worksheet (57 pages)

- An option to use Easel by TeachShare as digital tool to practice online

This resource focus on 57 high frequency sight words:

They are:

I, like, my, see, can, the, a, go, to, we, you, is, look, me, big, with, for, he, she, read, at, all, little, and, have, here, are, play, said, put, come, they, this, help, in, girl, walk, up, down, away, jump, do, or, of, where, it, his, her, on, went, boy, has, no, but, how, am, into

Unlock Fun Learning with Our Comprehensive ESL Workbook Bundle!

Description: This engaging ESL workbook bundle is designed for young learners in 1st and 2nd grade, providing over 70 pages of interactive activities that cover essential topics: shapes, numbers, colors, months, seasons, and clothes. Perfect for teachers and parents alike, this bundle encourages language acquisition through fun exercises, illustrations, and hands-on learning.

Bundle Includes:

• Shapes: Explore various shapes with tracing, coloring, and matching activities.
• Numbers: Practice counting, number recognition, and simple math problems with vibrant visuals.
• Colors: Learn color names through fun coloring pages and identification exercises.
• Months: Discover the months of the year with calendar activities and fun facts.
• Seasons: Understand seasonal changes with drawing prompts and matching games.
• Clothes: Identify clothing items through sorting activities and vocabulary building exercises.

Key Features:

• Over 70 pages of engaging content
• Suitable for both classroom and home learning
• Easy-to-follow instructions for young learners
• Colorful illustrations to captivate and motivate students
• Great for reinforcing vocabulary and language skills

Perfect For:

• ESL teachers looking for supplementary materials
• Homeschooling parents seeking structured learning activities
• Classroom use to support diverse learning styles

Get Ready for Fun Learning! Order your ESL Workbook Bundle today and make language learning an enjoyable adventure for your students!

❤️Looking for a low prep, engaging way to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day this March? Your students will have fun practicing problem solving, vocabulary, writing, counting, addition, subtraction, one-to-one correspondence, ten frames, tracing, coloring, and more with these Irish themed activities!

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☑ Play Mats

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Looking for a versatile resource that works with any fiction novel? This Lit Circle Packet is perfect for Upper Elementary and middle school students, offering a wide range of engaging activities designed to encourage deep analysis, creativity, and critical thinking, regardless of the novel being studied. Whether you're working on a class novel, independent reading, or small group book clubs, this resource provides a comprehensive approach to exploring literature.

What’s Included: This packet includes 20 flexible and meaningful activities that can be applied to any fiction text. From character analysis to creative writing, each activity is designed to help students engage with and understand the story on a deeper level.

Activities:

1. Summary – Students summarize key events of each chapter to track the story’s development.
2. List the Characters – Identify characters and describe their roles or actions in the chapter.
3. I Predict... – Students make predictions based on text evidence, promoting critical thinking.
4. Significant Quote – Choose a key quote and explain its importance to the story’s themes or characters.
5. Illustrate an Important Scene – Draw and explain a pivotal moment from the chapter.
6. Vocabulary – Define new words, use them in context, and draw pictures to reinforce meaning.
7. Character Adjectives – Describe the protagonist with three adjectives and support one with text evidence.
8. Musical Playlist for the Main Character – Create a playlist that represents the character's journey or emotions.
9. Character Identity – Explore six key elements of the character’s identity and support with text from the novel.
10. Window and Mirror – Compare and contrast yourself with the main character, identifying similarities and differences.
11. Conflict Analysis – Identify and explain three types of conflict (e.g., character vs. character, self, society, etc.).
12. Text Conversation – Write a text message conversation between yourself and a character to help them solve their conflict.
13. Setting Analysis – Explore how different settings impact the characters and the story’s events.
14. Imagery of Setting – Use sensory details to describe a setting and analyze the mood it creates.
15. Theme Statements – Write three universal theme statements that apply to the novel’s message or lesson.
16. Rewrite the Ending – Get creative by rewriting the final chapter or scene using the author’s tone and style.
17. Comic Strip – Draw a comic strip of four key moments from the story, showing the progression of the plot.
18. Breaking News – Write a newspaper article about a major event in the story, reporting it as breaking news.
19. Expository Essay – Write an essay explaining how the protagonist changes throughout the novel, supported by evidence.
20. Argumentative Essay – Argue whether the protagonist’s critical decision was justified, using textual evidence to support your claim.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Flexible for Any Novel: These activities can be applied to any fiction text, making this packet a versatile tool for any reading assignment, novel study, or literature circle.
• Engaging and Interactive: Activities encourage students to think critically, make connections, and engage creatively with the story.
• Multiple Skills: Students will practice a variety of skills, including summarization, analysis, prediction, creative expression, and essay writing.
• Ready-to-Use: Simply print and go! Perfect for class novels, independent reading, or book clubs.

Use this Lit Circle Packet to foster a deeper understanding of any novel while encouraging meaningful discussion and creative expression in your classroom!

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This bundle of reading comprehension passages with interesting questions covers all the cool things about jungle, aquatic, insects, and desert animals. Did you know that snow can be pink? Or that ice cream was invented 500 years ago and was only available to the rich and privileged? Grab this bundle of 40 animal-themed reading comprehension worksheets with questions to learn more!

This resource includes:

   ✏ 10 jungle & rainforest-themed worksheets

   ✏ 10 desert animal-themed worksheets

   ✏ 10 aquatic animal-themed worksheets

   ✏ 10 insects & bug-themed worksheets

   ✏ All answer key cards

   ✏ No prep! Simply print and distribute

If you liked this product, check out my other reading comprehension products:

   ✏ Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions 3rd & 4th Grade | Four Seasons BUNDLE

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Escape Room Printables Kit - Pirates

Looking to embark on a swashbuckling adventure that your kids will not forget for a long time to come? Dive into our Pirate Escape Room Kit! Featuring 9 thrilling puzzle challenges that uncover a secret final code, this engaging and printable game is set to be an absolute treasure for children aged 7 to 12.

Our escape room kit offers a hassle-free experience, eliminating the need for props or complex guidelines. It's perfectly suited for kids to solve puzzles on their own or in small teams, ideal for classroom activities, youth group events, birthday parties, sleepovers, family game nights or team-building initiatives. This kit includes all necessary components to embark on a fun journey right in your own home. Hurry! Secure your Pirate Escape Room Kit now and kickstart the entertainment!

What's the storyline?

Stranded on Skull Island after a storm wrecks your ship, you and your crew, driven by tales of a cursed black skull that can guide you home, embark on a daring quest. You must solve Captain Nightshade's 9 puzzles, avoid deadly traps, and retrieve the skull from the Temple of the Moon, racing against time to escape the island's clutches before nightfall. Will you unlock the secrets of Skull Island and claim its treasures, or will you be claimed by the island itself?

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE INSTANT DOWNLOAD?

• PDF game guide (8.5 x 11)
• 9 puzzle challenges, like word scramble, Rebus & Cryptogram
• Recording sheets
• Set up instructions
• Frequently asked questions
• Hint cards
• Digital Lock with QR code
• QR Codes for:
  - the 9 Puzzles Challenges, Mission and Hint Cards

Gameplay: 30-45 minutes

Ages: 7-12

Number of players: As many as you want!

Basic math skills required.

How do I set up the activity?

Just print and play! Everything you need is included in your download. You don’t need locks (you can prepare one or even use my digital lock included in this kit if you wish to), envelopes, or special equipment. You can hang or hide the puzzles or just spread them out on the kitchen table.

Do I have to print out the game materials for every kid?

Nope! You ONLY have to print out the answer sheet for each kid or group. Just one set of the actual puzzles is all you need! If you choose to use the digital version to save paper and ink, then you will only need to print the QR codes for the Mission (get the kids to scan and read this first), Hint Cards and Puzzle Tasks 1-9.

Do I have to print out the Mystery Door for the game?

Nope! I suggest that you show the picture of the door + QR code on your phone or laptop for pupils to scan and enter their 4-digit secret code. You can also use an actual lock where the kids can actually enter the 4-digit secret codes to complete the game.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1.) This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.

2.) Once payment is complete, you get lifetime access to the product.

3.) Unlimited prints for PERSONAL USE ONLY.

4.) Quality of the actual printouts will be dependent on the quality and type of printer and paper used.

Delivery:

Due to the downloadable nature of this product, all sales are final.

There will be no refunds and no returns.

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This Teaching Bundle contains the following items:
* PowerPoint Presentation
* Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Analyzing Primary Sources

PowerPoint Presentation

This 15-slide PowerPoint presentation covers the women during the Industrial Revolution and the Gilded Age. It is an ideal lesson for the post-Civil War period or as a stand-alone resource for women’s history. It is also a good resource during Women’s History Month.

Each slide contains information and graphics that highlight women’s changing roles due to industrialization. It highlights the different experiences based on social classes as well as work experiences and early organizational efforts.

The PowerPoint slides are available both as PPT and PDF. Check the Bonus section for the additional file.

There is also an Easel Assessment. For Home Schoolers or for asynchronous learning, this is a valuable digital tool.

Reading Assignment and Worksheet

This three-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet provides an overview of the various activities, attributes and activities of women between 1865 and 1910 as the United States faced dramatic changes due to the Industrial Revolution. Students will learn about the growing divisions between social classes as well as early efforts to combat some of the issues facing the nation.
Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key.
Reading Assignment - 2 pages
Worksheet - 1 page

The worksheet is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online.

Primary Source Analysis and DBQs

This 20 page Primary Source Analysis activity gives students a chance to delve deeper into women’s experiences and contributions during the Industrial Revolution and the Gilded Age. In addition, there are Document-Based Questions (DBQs) for students to complete.

Included is a one-page sheet that explains what primary sources are and how to analyze them using specific questions through a process called HAPPY. Primary sources include speeches, essays, a declaration and cartoons. Each page of primary sources includes questions. There is also a page at the end for students to apply the HAPPY process to one source. An Answer Key to all the questions and the HAPPY process is available at the end of the packet. This is excellent practice for all high school students, particularly Honors and APUSH students, but all students will find these resources engaging.

Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers, college students or independent learners who want to learn more. Teachers can assign just a few sources to analyze or the entire packet. Student time will vary.

There is also an Easel Activity which allows students to answer the questions at the end of each primary source online. For homework purposes, Home Schoolers or for asynchronous learning, this is an especially valuable digital option.

This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Primary Source Analysis and DBQs and Activities for other eras.

If you like World War II historical fiction, I have written a book called Hearts of War about a Nisei soldier who served in the Military Intelligence Service and a woman who served in the Women Army Corps. In writing this book, I wanted to bring an unknown aspect of history to light. Available on Amazon or Kindle and I appreciate any reviews!

***Get all three books in the bundle!***A workbook for intermediate and advanced Spanish speaking English Language Learners to extend their knowledge of the English language and practice. 95 pages for your students to use as in-class practice, homework or as independent activities.

• HUNDREDS of the MOST COMMON WORDS IN ENGLISH
• 33 Practice pages
• 3 Reading Passages for comprehension practice
• Integrated reading & writing
• Spanish to English instructions

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Help your students master CVC words with this ultimate bundles CVC Unscramble Sentences with short vowels Fix-It, Write-It, Cut-and-Paste, and Draw-It Worksheets! This resource is packed with engaging activities designed to improve early reading, writing, and sentence-building skills, perfect for kindergarten and 1st-grade learners.

Each worksheet includes:

• Unscramble Sentences featuring CVC words to practice correct word order.
• A Fix-It section where students correct capitalization and punctuation.
• A Write-It section for students to rewrite the sentence independently.
• A Cut-and-Paste activity where students cut out words and rearrange them into a complete sentence.
• A Draw-It activity that encourages students to draw a picture related to the unscrambled sentence.

These hands-on activities are great for literacy centers, independent work, or morning tasks. Your students will have fun while strengthening their understanding of CVC words and sentence structure!

**Great for take home packets**

This file contains a total of 40 reproducible, black & white sound sort pages. 26 are aligned with Kindergarten Journeys lessons 5 - 30. Most are beginning sound sorts with one ending sound sort and one medial sound sort. There are also an additional 14 sound sorts….5 for medial sounds, 5 for ending sounds and 4 for digraphs. For each page, students cut apart 10 different pictures and glue them into the correct columns.

These are great to use during ELA centers, morning work time or for homework.

Terms of Use: Purchasing this item gives the buyer the right to reproduce the items for use in a single classroom. Distribution, editing, sharing, or selling this item is not permitted. If you are interested in purchasing additional licenses at a discounted price, please visit my store.

Keywords: sound sort, beginning sounds, medial sounds, ending sounds, final sounds, digraphs, kindergarten, Journeys

Spelling Menu for 20 words

Menú de 20 Palabras

This product is made for:

• adapting instruction
• differentiating instruction
• on level learners
• struggling writers
• struggling readers
• ESL/ENL
• Deaf Education
• Homework
• Classwork
• Homeschooling
• Bell Work
• Virtual Instruction
• Remote Instruction

This product was made to help students see the difference between the present, past, and future tense of the following irregular verbs:

Is, are, be, being, be, was, had been, will be, beat, beating, beats, beaten, had beaten, will beat, become, becomes, becoming, became, will become, begin, begins, beginning, began, begun, will begin, bend, bends, bending, bent, will bend, bet, bets, betting, bet, will bet, bid, bids, bidding, bid, will bid, bite, bites, biting, bitten, will bite, blow, blows, blowing, blew, will blow, break, breaks, breaking, broke, will break, bring, brings, bringing, brought, will bring, build, builds, building, built, will build, burn, burns, burning, burnt, will burn, buy, buys, buying, bought, will buy, catch, catches, catching, caught, will catch, choose, chooses, choosing, chose, will choose, come, comes, coming, came, will come, cost, costs, costing, will cost, cut, cuts, cutting, will cut, dig, digs, digging, dug, will dig, do, does, doing, did, will do, draw, draws, drawing, drew, will draw, drive, drives, driving, drove, will drive, drink, drinks, drinking, drank, will drink, eat, eats, eating, ate, will eat, fall, falls, falling, fell, will fall, feel, feels, feeling, felt, will fall, fight, fights, fighting, fought, will fight, find, finds, finding, found, will find, fly, flies, flying, flew, will fly, forget, forgets, forgetting, forgot, will forget, forgive, forgives, forgiving, forgot, will forgive, freeze, freeze, freezing, froze, will freeze, get, gets, getting, got, will get, give, gives, giving, gave, will give, go, goes, going, went, will go, grow, grows, growing, grew, will grow, hang, hangs, hanging, hung, will hang, have, has, having, had, will have, hear, hears, hearing, heard, will hear, hide, hides, hiding, hid, will hide, hit, hits, hitting, will hit, hold, holds, holding, held, will hold, hurt, hurts, hurting, will hurt, wake, wakes, waking, woke, will wake.

Students can complete this product with 1:1 support or independently. This product is a great review to help remind students to write in the correct tense. Example sentences using each tense of the word are provided. Lines are provided under each example for students to make up their own sentences.

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Engage your students in mastering long a spelling patterns with this easy, low-prep center activity pack, specifically designed for ai and ay words! Ideal for first and second graders, these activities make phonics practice fun and effective, reinforcing reading, writing, and word-recognition skills.

What’s Inside:

• Differentiated Reading Passage: A leveled reading passage filled with ai and ay words, helping students practice fluency and reinforce phonics skills.
• Sentence Writing Activity: Sentence-building exercises that use ai and ay words, perfect for practicing spelling, sentence structure, and creativity.
• Cut and Paste Activity: Hands-on sorting where students cut, sort, and paste ai and ay words into the correct categories.
• Word Unscramble: Engaging worksheets where students unscramble ai and ay words, boosting decoding skills and word recognition.
• And More!: Additional phonics activities to reinforce ai and ay patterns, including word hunts and silly sentence challenges.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Low/No Prep: Just print and go! Perfect for literacy centers, small groups, or independent work.
• Differentiated Activities: Designed for various learning levels with flexible options to meet each student's needs.
• Standards-Aligned Phonics Practice: A fun and meaningful way to support phonics standards while building confidence in reading and writing.

This activity pack provides an easy, effective way to help your students master long a spelling patterns. Add it to your teaching toolkit today!

Cults and Crime: Forensic Science Reading Comprehension Bundle

This comprehensive 10-worksheet bundle explores notorious cult cases through the lens of forensic science, showing how criminal investigations reveal hidden agendas. Each worksheet examines real-life cult cases where forensic evidence played a vital role in solving crimes, offering students a deeper understanding of forensic techniques.

Product Highlights:

• Includes multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions for each worksheet.
• Provides a primary source for analysis, allowing students to connect real-world forensic methods with historical cult cases.
• Comes with a detailed teacher answer key for easy grading and classroom discussions.
• Structured reading encourages students to focus on text analysis and critical thinking.

Why You'll Love This Bundle:

• Ideal for fostering critical thinking and deepening students' understanding of forensic science in real-world investigations.
• Versatile for use as sub plans, deeper learning activities, or supplementary lessons in forensic science, criminal justice, social studies, or psychology.
• Engages students with gripping real-life stories, helping them apply forensic techniques to solve cult-related crimes.

Worksheet Break Down

1. "Jonestown Massacre: Toxicology's Role in Solving a Cult Tragedy" This worksheet focuses on the Jonestown Massacre, exploring how forensic toxicology helped uncover the truth behind the mass suicide, including the presence of poison and how it was administered to over 900 victims.

2. "Unveiling the Manson Family Murders: Forensic Clues and Cult Control" Students will examine how forensic evidence, including fingerprints and blood analysis, was used to link Charles Manson and his followers to the brutal Tate-LaBianca murders.

3. "Forensic Psychology and Cult Leaders: Understanding Criminal Manipulation" This worksheet delves into how forensic psychology is used to analyze the manipulative tactics of cult leaders, such as Charles Manson and Jim Jones, and the methods they used to control their followers.

4. "The Branch Davidians: Arson, Forensic Fire Investigation, and Cult Tragedy" Students will investigate how forensic fire experts analyzed the Waco Siege, uncovering evidence of arson and helping to determine the cause of the fire that led to the deaths of the Branch Davidians.

5. "Heaven's Gate: Forensic Anthropology in a Cult Mass Suicide Case" This worksheet explores the role of forensic anthropologists in identifying the victims of the Heaven's Gate mass suicide and analyzing how their extreme beliefs led to this tragic event.

6. "Forensic Evidence in the Peoples Temple: Uncovering Jim Jones's Final Acts" Students will examine how forensic evidence from the Peoples Temple in Jonestown helped piece together the final moments of the mass suicide orchestrated by cult leader Jim Jones.

7. "Cults and Brainwashing: How Forensic Psychology Profiles Cult Victims" This worksheet highlights the use of forensic psychology to profile cult victims, examining how brainwashing and coercion impact their mental state and decisions.

8. "The Solar Temple Cult: Forensic Analysis of Ritualistic Deaths" Students will investigate the forensic analysis of the ritualistic deaths of the Solar Temple cult members, uncovering how forensic experts determined which deaths were suicides and which were murders.

9. "Criminal Cults: Forensic Science's Role in Investigating Dangerous Groups" This worksheet provides an overview of how forensic science is used to investigate criminal cults, from uncovering illegal practices to linking cult members to serious crimes through forensic evidence.

10. "Cults and Crime: How Forensic Science Uncovers Hidden Agendas" Students will analyze how forensic science uncovers hidden agendas within cults, focusing on criminal activities like financial fraud, human trafficking, and murder that cult leaders often conceal from the outside world.

Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.1: Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.3: Analyze complex events and ideas.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.7: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information.

Perfect for Courses In:

• Forensic Science
• Criminal Justice
• Social Studies
• Psychology

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Whether you are starting school in the classroom or teaching virtually, start your year off strong with the Back to School Grammar Digital Escape Room for use with Google Drive!

There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! Now, you can facilitate our Back to School Grammar Escape Room at home for distance learning or in the classroom using your school's technology (thereby cutting down on paper and valuable prep time) with this meticulously-crafted resource. Each task is skills-based so that with this fun activity, learning is not sacrificed. Distance learning can certainly be a struggle for both students and teachers, so this escape room aims to provide a welcome break from the monotony while encouraging higher order thinking skills and a fun review of English grammar.

How does it work?

"Let's eat Grandpa!" Your students' challenge is to find the missing comma from this sentence to save Grandpa from becoming dinner. In order to do this, they must complete 5 grammar-based tasks, discover a hidden message, and find clues along the way.

• Comma Drama: In the first task, students must identify comma rules used in 6 quotes about grammar. When matched correctly on a mat puzzle, shaded boxes reveal the first code.
• Idiomadness: In the second task, students must complete a crossword puzzle for which each clue is an education idiom. Shaded boxes within the puzzle reveal the code.
• Devil Cat: In the third task, students must closely read a passage about the Devil Cat that allegedly roams the basement of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. and find the incorrect homophones within the article. Shaded letters within the answers form the third code.
• R U Kidding Me?: In the fourth task, students read 8 funny (well, in a Dad joke kind of way) jokes about grammar. Students must determine the part of speech of the underlined word in each joke. Shaded boxes within the answers reveal the code.
• Jig Saw Quote: In the final task, students must assemble a jig saw puzzle that forms a quote about grammar. Once the puzzle is assembled students earn the missing comma to save Grandpa!

Product Includes:

- Instructions for how to access and share escape room and answer key through Google Drive

- Materials for 5 Tasks: digital task signs, detailed task instructions, and digital worksheets

- Digital Student Answer Booklet

- Digital Teacher Answer Key

This product requires free accounts through Google Drive and is completely paperless.

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The original, paper version can be found here: Back to School Grammar Escape Room

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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:
Save time with a complete answer key that provides detailed explanations for all workbook activities, ensuring you have everything needed to guide students through the novel study.

This workbook is:

• Curriculum Aligned:

Seamlessly integrated into your curriculum, meeting educational standards with ease.

• Student-Centric Learning:

Elevate student comprehension and literary analysis skills through engaging and meaningful activities.

• Versatile and Easy to Use:

Tailored for both students and teachers, ensuring a user-friendly experience for everyone.

• Ideal for Classroom and Homeschool Use:

Perfect for both traditional classrooms and homeschool settings, offering a flexible and adaptable resource for any learning environment.

Looking for additional resources? Check out these character slides to help students track character development further. Or grab these classroom posters to get your room ready for the unit!

Do you want to make learning about Dr Martin Luther King engaging? Do you want your students to improve their research skills and be engaged and motivated? Then download this BUNDLE Dr Martin Luther King Jr Activities and Bulletin Board Set! They will also enjoy interacting with the bulletin board that will brighten your room.

➟ A handout of the trivia questions is included to be used as quiet seat work, as homework, or as emergency sub plans.

➟ The WebQuest is editable

TRIVIA GAMES

These small-group or full-class activities will help your students learn about Dr King in a fun and interactive manner. This resource comes with 35 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

BULLETIN BOARD

The perfect way to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day is with this interactive bulletin board featuring 20 low-ink mini-posters of quotes by Dr King! This bulletin board also comes with 4 interactive reflection mini-posters to encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about non-violent resistance and forgiveness. As a bonus, you will also receive a handout of the quotes along with writing reflection prompts. No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

WEBQUEST

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Dr King with this high-quality, no-prep resource!Great for homework, small group activities, sub plans, and virtual learning.

➟This resource includes:

• 35 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• 20 low ink 8.5 X 11 mini-posters
• Title Page
• Brief Biography
• 4 reflection mini-posters
• BONUS List of all quotes with a reflection writing activity
• WebQuest/scavenger hunt (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so as students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, ready to go!
• An editable version of the WebQuest
• Instructions, reflection questions, & an answer key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

➟How to use this resource:

• To learn about Dr King's life

• For a classroom party

• For sub plans

• When your students need a 'brain break'

• And more!

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This engaging Adopt a Pal trendy activity designed specifically for upper elementary students grades 3-5. This captivating end-of-year adventure will have your students immersed in a world of storytelling and imagination using narrative writing. It's the perfect way to get your students excited about writing again. You can scaffold for your students by providing them writing prompt starters or choose the Create Your Own path and let them write a story from scratch. Everything you need is included and ready to use, just add a little but of student imagination. Beat the end of the year slump with a fun activity!

What's Included:

☑ Pal Booklet: A comprehensive guide for students to chronicle their Peep's unique journey.

☑ Black and White & Color Versions: Choose between black and white or vibrant color options.

☑ Narrative Prompts: Inspiring story starters to ignite creativity and enhance narrative skills.

☑ Narrative Planning Sheets: Differentiated Structured worksheets to aid students in organizing their Peep's story.

☑ Babysitting Ad Template: Craft a convincing ad to seek the ideal babysitter for their Peep.

☑ Birth Certificate: Personalize a birth certificate for their newly adopted Peep.

☑ "Coming Soon" Poster: Generate anticipation with a teaser poster for the Peep adoption event.

☑ Teacher Tips: Clear, concise guidance for teachers

This delightful activity was a resounding success in my own fourth-grade classroom, providing a fun and meaningful way to conclude the school year. Students will relish the opportunity to adopt and nurture their very own Pal character while refining vital writing and planning abilities.

Whether you seek an end-of-year project, a creative writing exercise, or a distinct classroom activity, "Adopt a Pal" is the ideal addition to your curriculum.

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