$10 - $20 5th Grade English Language Arts Google Apps

Support your bilingual students' reading comprehension with these reading genre posters. The posters are available in Spanish and English, making them perfect for Spanish bilingual classes, dual language classes, or English language learners.

Use these genre posters to improve your students' understanding of different types of literature and enhance their language acquisition skills in Spanish and English. The memorable graphics and examples on each poster will help ESL students comprehend and retain important content-specific vocabulary as they explore the various genre types.

This bundle offers both the English Genre Poster Set and the Spanish Genre Poster Set, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the different genre types in both languages. Each poster set includes 25 distinct genres, enabling students to explore and learn from a diverse range of literary genres.

Genre Posters included:

• Fiction- Ficción
• Fantasy- Fantasía
• Realistic Fiction- Ficción realista
• Historical Fiction- Ficción historica
• Traditional Literature- Literatura tradicional
• Folktale- Cuento popular y Cuento folclórico
• Fable- Fábula
• Fairy Tale- Cuento de hadas
• Tall Tale- Cuento exagerado
• Trickster Tale- Cuento de tramposo
• Myth- Mito
• Legend- Leyenda
• Drama- Drama
• Poetry- Poesía
• Mystery- Misterio
• Science Fiction- Ciencia ficción
• Horror- Terror
• Humor- Humor
• Adventure- Aventura
• Nonfiction- No ficción
• Expository Text- Texto expositivo
• Informational Text- Texto informativo
• Narrative Nonfiction / Literary Nonfiction - No ficción narrativa
• Persuasive Article- Texto persuasivo
• Biography- Biografía
• Autobiography- Autobiografía

Please note: Two posters with the same content but different titles are available for your preference. Select the titles that best suit your curriculum and teaching approach.

English Posters: Choose between "Expository Text" and "Informational Text" for one poster and "Narrative Nonfiction" and "Literary Nonfiction" for another.

Spanish Posters: Choose between "texto expositivo" and "text informativo" for one poster and "cuento popular" and "cuento folclórico" for another.

What's Included for each poster set:

25 Reading Genre Posters available in the following formats:

★ Full-Size Posters (11” x 8.5”)

• Print 1 per page
• Color printing
• Black & white printing, ink saver!
• Digital poster (Google Slides™ & PPTX)

★ Mini Posters (5” x 4”)

• Print 4 per page
• Color printing
• Black & white printing, ink saver!
• Versatile and can be used in students' interactive notebooks, on a smaller literacy focus wall, or at literacy centers.

★ Digital Genre Word Wall

• Google Slides™
• PowerPoint
• Display posters in your lessons digitally!

★ Editable Genre Posters

• Color printing
• Full size (11” x 8.5”)
• Edit in Powerpoint or Google Slides™
• Print and write in blanks

PLEASE NOTE: Only the definitions are editable. Graphics, headings, and title are not editable.

Digital Genre Word Wall

Introducing the Digital Genre Word Wall for both Spanish and English genre posters.

• Check out the video preview to see it in action!
• Quick and easy setup with a link to make a copy of the Digital Word Wall via Google Slides™
• Ready to use by assigning to students via Google Classroom™ for individual access
• The Main slide includes a table of contents with 21 genre types (word only)
• Click on any genre to view the corresponding genre poster
• Clickable links for interactive presentation mode
• Support students with this handy tool for referencing genre types
• Ideal for whole-class review or display on a projector
• Perfect for distance learning, virtual classrooms, or in-person settings.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE for each poster set

Upon purchase, you will receive a zip file containing a PDF, a digital access page, and two PowerPoint presentations.

PDF includes:

• Table of Contents
• Digital Access to DIGITAL GENRE WORD WALL (Google Slides™)
• Digital Access to Editable Anchor Charts (Google Slides™)
• Full-size color genre posters
• Full-size black & white genre posters
• Mini-size genre posters color
• Mini-size genre posters in black & white

2 PPTX Files

• File 1: Editable Genre Anchor Charts
• File 2: Digital Genre Word Wall

Ways to use:

Here are some fantastic ways to make the most of these Genre Posters:

1. Introduce New Genres: Display the posters when introducing a new genre type, providing explicit teaching and guidance to students about the genre.
2. Foster Active Engagement: Encourage students to actively engage with texts by using posters to examine the characteristics that define each genre.
3. Long-lasting Reference: Keep the genre posters displayed on your literacy focus wall throughout the year, serving as a constant reference point for students.
4. Independent Reference: Provide students with their own version of the genre posters for their interactive reading notebooks, empowering them to independently refer to genre characteristics.
5. Genre Review: Easily review previously taught genres by referring back to the posters before reading texts from specific genres.
6. Durable and Reusable: Print, cut, and laminate each anchor chart for long-term use, ensuring they can be utilized for years to come.
7. Genre Knowledge Check: Display the posters to review previously taught genres and tap into students' background knowledge before diving into texts from specific genres.
8. Versatile Placement: Place mini versions or full-size posters at literacy centers, giving students easy access to genre information during independent work.
9. Digital Integration: Include the digital version of the posters in your mini-lessons or share the digital genre wall with students for virtual or in-class reference.
10. Customize as Needed: Utilize the editable version of the posters to personalize the definition and elements of each genre anchor chart to suit your classroom's specific needs.
11. Enhance your Classroom Library: Incorporate the genre posters into your classroom library to create an immersive environment that encourages students to explore different genres. By placing them in corresponding genre sections, you help your students to make informed choices when selecting books from the library.

These genre posters are a versatile resource that will bring joy, engagement, and clarity to your genre instruction. Let your creativity soar as you explore all the ways to incorporate them into your teaching practice!

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These posters are absolutely wonderful! I love the option to edit in certain areas on the posters in case there are things I want to add to suit my class!” -Marissa T. 2nd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great genre posters, I use them on a weekly basis as we go over the genre of the week. Very student friendly.” -Brenda V. 3rd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“This is amazing! I love using the posters as a display in my classroom, and it really helps my students understand the genres we cover.” -Madeleine C. 2nd Grade

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⭐ Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic

⭐ Bilingual Classroom Library Labels- English & Spanish

⭐ Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates

⭐ Bundle of Genre Anchor Charts & Posters

⭐ Addition & Subtraction Strategies- Anchor Charts & Posters

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This bilingual resource provides a brief description, examples, and images for each literary genre. These elements help illustrate the characteristics, themes, and traits of each genre. Use this resource to assist your ESL students in gaining a deeper understanding of literature as they navigate the diverse landscape of literary genres.

Context Clues Lesson, PowerPoints, and Activities, Context Clues Worksheets

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

✮ Context Clues Lesson and Power Packet

✮ 138 Pages

✮ Print and Digital (PDF, PowerPoint, and Google Slides)

✮ Full Lesson PACKET – 32 pages

✮ Editable Lesson Plan - 4 pages (Modify as you wish)

✮ Lesson PowerPoint #1 – 29 slides / Lesson PowerPoint #2 - 29 slides

✮ Assessment PowerPoint #2 – 22 slides / Assessment PowerPoint #2 - 22 slides

✮ Lesson Worksheets and ANSWER KEYS

✮ Absolutely no “nonsense” pages/slides

✮ Suitable for Grades 5-9 (and Lower-level High School Students)

✮ Duration: 2-3 days

This resource includes:

---- In- depth-step-by-step Lesson Plan (PDF version)

---- EDITABLE Lesson Plan version (for modifications)

---- Lesson POWERPOINT #1 - for Full Lesson – (29 slides – Lower-Level graphics)

---- Lesson POWERPOINT #2 - for Full Lesson – (29 slides – Mature graphics)

---- Mini Lesson Follow Along Worksheet

---- Guided Practice #1 and ANSWER KEY

---- Guided Practice #2 and ANSWER KEY

---- Context Clues Text Message Worksheet and ANSWER KEY

---- 10 Interactive Context Clues Flap Book Sheets

---- Step-by-step Teacher Directions with Pictures

---- Groupwork Rubric (for Groupwork Assignment)

---- Groupwork Feedback Form

---- Groupwork Reflection Sheet

---- Bulletin Board Task Display Page (for Flap Book Activity)

---- ONE Final Assessment / Test and ANSWER KEY in 3 variations

► Paper version

► POWERPOINT #1 version (22 slides Lower-Level graphics)

► POWERPOINT #2 version (22 slides Mature graphics)

---- Google Slide Links

FIVE GOOGLE SLIDE LINKS

✮ Lesson PowerPoint (Mature graphics)

✮ Lesson PowerPoint (Lower-level graphics)

✮ Lesson Worksheets

✮ PowerPoint Assessment (Mature graphics)

✮ PowerPoint Assessment (Lower-level graphics)

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This resource 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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Context Clues is an important skill that students must master in order to improve and enhance their comprehension of texts. This skill is especially important for students to apply on state exams to demonstrate proficiency. This Lesson Plan packet provides numerous opportunities for students to learn and practice how to use context clues to determine the meanings of unknown words as they read. The in-depth step-by-step lesson plan carefully guides teachers to show students “HOW TO” both identify and use different context clues types to figure out the meaning of unknown words. ***An editable version of the hard copy lesson plan has also been included!

There are Worksheets and ANSWER KEYS that support teaching for ALL parts of the lesson.

This Lesson Packet resource focuses on the following five types of context clues:

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✥ Synonym clues

✥ Antonym clues

✥ Example clues

✥ Inference clues

This resource also includes 2 PowerPoints:

▶️ FULL LESSON PowerPoints - 2 variations

✅ These PowerPoints cover all parts of the Lesson Plan from start to finish (29 slides each).

✅ There are TWO Lesson PowerPoints in this resource that include the same content, but contain different clip art images!!

► The first PowerPoint includes clip art graphics intended for lower-level students, and ► the second PowerPoint includes mature clip art graphics intended for higher-level students. You have the option to choose the PowerPoint version that best suits your students!

✅ You can mix and match slides by copying and pasting certain slides to different PowerPoint files as both files have the same content, but different graphics!

✅ Both PowerPoints are also included digitally (GOOGLE SLIDES)!

✅ Please note, due to copyright purposes, PowerPoint slides cannot be edited.

▶️ ONE ASSESSMENT (in 3 variations)

► Paper version (PDF file)

► POWERPOINT #1 version (22 slides Lower-Level graphics)

► POWERPOINT #2 version (22 slides Mature graphics)

✅ Answer Key slides are included - to support you in reviewing the assessment with students.

✅ Both PowerPoint variations include the SAME content/assessment questions, but different graphics - making it very easy to REVIEW THE ASSESSMENT!

✅ These PowerPoints are also included in Google Slides.

✅ These PowerPoints include the same content, but different clip art images:

► The first PowerPoint includes clip art graphics intended for lower-level students, and ► The second PowerPoint includes mature clip art graphics intended for higher-level students. You have the option to choose the PowerPoint version that best suits your students - or MIX and MATCH slides!

✅ The PowerPoints cannot be edited due to copyright requirements made by contributing font and clip art artists.

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• Context Clues Test and PowerPoint
• Context Clues Task Card Packet
• Multiple-Choice Test and KEY
• Context Clues Practice Worksheets and ANSWER KEYS
• Context Clues Text Message Worksheets and ANSWER KEYS
• Context Clues Posters

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Transform your reading instruction with editable literary genre anchor charts and posters for your ELA classroom! Ideal for elementary grades, this genre study resource includes fiction and nonfiction posters, interactive templates, and a digital genre word wall—perfect for engaging, comprehensive literacy instruction.

Tired of recreating genre resources each year?

This bundle’s ready-to-print posters and charts save time and ensure you’re prepared for any genre lesson!

Want to make genre instruction more engaging?

These editable, interactive resources bring genre elements to life, helping students understand fiction and nonfiction with ease.

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With tools to explore each genre’s unique features, you’ll inspire students to dive into reading with curiosity and comprehension.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GENRE POSTERS AND GENRE ANCHOR CHARTS?

The genre posters provide a simplified overview with engaging graphics, genre titles, and minimal text (just the definition), making them perfect for younger students or quick reference. Display them in your classroom library or on a word wall as a handy genre guide.

For a deeper dive, the genre anchor charts are your go-to resource. Along with the genre definitions, titles, and graphics, they include key features for each genre and a note-taking guide for student engagement. Designed for upper elementary or in-depth genre studies, these editable charts let you tailor content to different levels—ideal for comprehensive genre units.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

31 Reading Genre ANCHOR CHARTS available in the following formats:

★ Full-Size Anchor Charts (8.5" x 11") → Printable in color or black & white.

★ Half-Size Anchor Charts (5" x 7") → Printable in color or black & white, ideal for student notebooks or smaller spaces.

★ Fill-in-the-Blank Anchor Chart & Note-Taking Guide → Available in both full-size and half-size, black & white.

★ Digital Genre Word Wall → Interactive, with clickable links to each genre in Google Slides™ and PowerPoint.

★ Editable Anchor Charts → Customize genre definitions and key features using PowerPoint or Google Slides™.

31 Reading Genre POSTERS available in the following formats:

★ Full-Size Posters (11" x 8.5") → Printable in color or black & white.

★ Half-Size Posters (5" x 4") → Printable in color or black & white, perfect for student notebooks or smaller spaces.

★ Editable Posters → Edit definitions in PowerPoint or Google Slides™.

★ Digital Genre Word Wall → Available in PowerPoint or Google Slides™.

Note: Only plain text, including definitions and key features, is editable. Graphics, headings, titles, and border colors can’t be modified.

GENRES INCLUDED

31 Genre Titles, with 28 Unique Posters

✨ Adventure ✨ Autobiography ✨ Biography ✨ Drama ✨ Expository Text ✨ Fable ✨ Fairy Tale ✨ Fantasy ✨ Fiction ✨ Folktale ✨ Historical Fiction ✨ Horror ✨ Humor ✨ Informational Text ✨ Graphic Novel ✨ Legend ✨ Literary Nonfiction ✨ Literary Text ✨ Memoir ✨ Mystery ✨ Myth ✨ Narrative Nonfiction ✨ Nonfiction ✨ Nursery Rhyme ✨ Persuasive Article ✨ Poetry ✨ Realistic Fiction ✨ Science Fiction ✨ Tall Tale ✨ Traditional Literature ✨ Trickster Tale

✨️ October 2024 Update: Now includes Graphic Novel, Nursery Rhyme, Memoir, and Literary Text (alternate title for Fiction).

Note: Some posters offer multiple title options, including Expository Text/Informational Text, Narrative Nonfiction/Literary Nonfiction, and Fiction/Literary Text. Choose the ones that fit your curriculum best!

WHY TEACH GENRE TYPES?

Teaching genres isn’t just about categorizing books—it’s about helping students develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the texts they read. With these anchor charts, students will learn to recognize the structures and themes of different genres, boosting their comprehension and making reading more enjoyable.

✏️ STUDENTS WILL LEARN ✏️

• To identify key genre elements like characters, setting, plot, and other distinguishing features.
• To distinguish between fiction and nonfiction genres, improving their ability to categorize and understand diverse texts.
• To recognize and analyze genre-specific structures, boosting overall reading comprehension.
• To utilize these charts as reference tools during independent reading sessions, class discussions, and collaborative group activities.
• To make informed reading choices based on genre knowledge, fostering a deeper appreciation for literature.

❤️ WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS RESOURCE ❤️

• Time-Saving: Ready-to-use materials save valuable prep time.
• Tailored to Your Needs: Easily edit definitions and text to align with your curriculum.
• Student Engagement: Colorful visuals and clear definitions keep students focused and engaged.
• Year-Round Reference: Display year-round for ongoing genre learning and reinforcement.
• Versatile for Any Classroom Setup: Full-size and half-size formats make it ideal for focus walls, notebooks, or digital displays, adapting to any teaching style.

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love these posters while introducing new genres to my students. They reference them regularly when answering questions during group discussions or during independent work.” -Brenna N. 1st Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Love these resources! Perfect for our Language Arts unit on types of literature. Love the slides and love how it can be used for in-person and online learning.” -Chelsey C. 3rd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“These posters are great! I love the design of them, and they are such a great tool to have in the classroom to help distinguish the difference between genres.” -Ashley S. 1st Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“I use this as an anchor chart in my kindergarten classroom. The students also color in the Black and White version when we start a new genre.” -Kate M. Kindergarten

WAYS TO USE THIS RESOURCE

Maximize the effectiveness of this resource in your classroom:

1. Introduce Genres: Display when teaching a new genre to highlight key elements and features.
2. Active Engagement: Encourage students to analyze genre-specific characteristics using these visuals.
3. Focus Wall Reference: Keep up all year as a go-to resource during literacy lessons.
4. Interactive Note-Taking: Use full-size or half-size fill-in templates to guide students in taking notes on each genre, fostering active learning and comprehension.
5. Interactive Reading Notebooks: Provide half-size charts or templates for student notebooks, allowing easy reference and independent reinforcement of genre concepts.
6. Quick Reviews: Use these charts to review genres, refresh key features, and activate background knowledge before reading new texts.
7. Literacy Centers: Place full-size or mini charts at centers for students to use during independent or group activities.
8. Digital Integration: Engage students with the clickable Genre Word Wall on Google Slides™ or PowerPoint—perfect for whole-class reviews, independent work, and virtual learning through Google Classroom™.
9. Collaborative Learning: Work together as a class to complete blank templates, fostering discussion and participation.
10. Customization: Personalize the editable templates to fit your curriculum, student levels, and teaching style.

DIGITAL GENRE WORD WALL

Introducing the Digital Genre Word Wall:

• Ready to use with Google Slides™ or PowerPoint—no setup needed!
• Assign through Google Classroom™ for easy access.
• Includes a clickable table of contents with 28 genres.
• Fully functional links when playing in slideshow mode.
• Perfect for whole-class reviews, independent work, or virtual learning.

You may also like the following:

⭐ Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic

⭐ Bilingual Classroom Library Labels- English & Spanish

⭐ Spanish Genre Posters

⭐ Addition & Subtraction Strategies- Anchor Charts & Posters

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Create an engaging learning space where genre exploration is easy and fun with these literary genre posters and anchor charts for your elementary ELA classroom!

Author's Purpose Lesson Plan and PowerPoint | Reading Comprehension PIED

About This Resource

★ Author's Purpose

★ No Prep Packet

★ Print and Digital

★ 56 pages and 35 PowerPoint slides (Total of 91 pages)

★ Excellent for grades 5-9 and lower-level Special Ed, and ELL High School students

★ Duration: 2-3 days

This resource includes:

★ In-depth Author’s Purpose Lesson Plan

★ EDITABLE Hard Copy Lesson Plan

★ Author’s Purpose PowerPoint (35 slides)

★ Do Now/Launch Worksheet and Answer Key

★ Author's Purpose PIED Worksheet Guide

★ 2 Mini Lesson Passage Worksheets and Answer Keys

★ 2 Guided Practice Worksheets and Answer Keys

★ Differentiated Formative Assessment Slips and Answer Keys

★ Groupwork Interactive Activity (2 Flap Book variations)

★ Final Assessment | Test (Multiple-Choice) and Answer Key

★ Lesson Reflection Worksheet and Sample Response

★ Groupwork Reflection Worksheet

★ 3 Video Links

★ 2 Google Slide Links for PowerPoint and Lesson Worksheets

Interactive Partner Activity Packet and Answer Keys

★ Teacher Directions Page

★ 2 Author's Purpose Flip Card Sheets (contains 9 Flip Card Text Boxes on each Sheet)

★ 2 Author's Purpose for Writing Sheets

★ Colorful Bulletin Board Task Display Page (for this activity)

★ 2 Rubrics (to score the activity)

★ Answer Keys

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Engaging Author’s Purpose Lesson, Activities, and PowerPoint for Middle and High School Classrooms

Take your students on an interactive journey to master Author’s Purpose with this comprehensive lesson packet designed for middle and high school classrooms! This resource includes everything you need to teach, practice, and assess the four main purposes of writing: **Persuade, Inform, Entertain, and Describe (PIED). **The PowerPoint and lesson worksheets are also available in Google Slides! This format gives you the flexibility to easily share the slides with your students.

What’s Included:

❤️ Author's Purpose Lesson Plan:

✅ This resource includes a 6-page, step-by-step lesson plan with supplemental worksheets to help you teach Author’s Purpose. The plan provides detailed guidance for each part of the lesson and even includes images of the worksheets to be used at each stage.

✅ An editable version of the hard copy lesson plan is included, allowing you to customize it for your students or use it for an observation.

❤️ PowerPoint Presentation:

✅ A visually engaging and easy-to-follow presentation (35 slides) that explains Author’s Purpose with examples and guiding questions.

❌ The PowerPoint slides are not editable due to copyright restrictions.

❤️ Author's Purpose Activities and Worksheets:

✅ Hands-on activities like the Author’s Purpose Word Flip Card Game to encourage collaboration and critical thinking.

✅ A Flap Book Activity for students to categorize and write examples for each purpose.

✅ Reflection sheets to help students analyze their understanding and participation.

❤️ Formative and Final Assessments:

✅ Matching and multiple-choice questions to evaluate comprehension.

✅ Differentiated worksheets for higher and lower-level learners.

❤️ Rubrics and Answer Keys:

✅ Detailed rubrics for groupwork, participation, and assessments.

✅ Answer keys for all activities and assessments to save you time.

❤️ Author's Purpose Interactice Flip Card Activity

In this engaging and interactive activity, students can work in pairs or independently to read 18 short Author's Purpose descriptions (or texts) and determine the author's intended purpose for writing each one. Students will decide whether the examples reflect the purpose to Persuade, Inform, Entertain, or Describe. They will then cut out Author’s Purpose Word Flip Cards and glue them onto the text boxes that best match the author’s purpose for each piece of text.

This resource also includes **two rubrics **for scoring the Author’s Purpose Flip Card Charts! One rubric is designed for use when assigning the activity as a pair task, and the other is for independent work. Additionally, a visually appealing **Bulletin Board Task Display Page **is included, making it easy to showcase students’ completed work right away!

Step-by-Step Teacher Instructions with Images Included!

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Engaging and Flexible: Perfect for middle and high school students, this packet adapts to various skill levels and learning styles.
• Standards-Aligned: Meets ELA standards for identifying and analyzing Author’s Purpose.
• Ready-to-Use: Everything is prepped and ready, with step-by-step instructions for seamless implementation.
• Collaborative and Fun: Includes activities for groupwork, independent practice, and creative reflection.

Transform how your students think about writing with this all-in-one Author’s Purpose packet! Whether you’re teaching a single lesson or a multi-day unit, this resource will help your students confidently identify and analyze an author’s intentions while keeping them engaged and excited to learn.

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Created by © Queen's Educational Resources | All Rights Reserved

Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!

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Looking for fun activities to survive the first days or week Back to School? Need some fun, Back to School activities like an All About Me, get to know you activities and icebreakers? This NO PREP Back to School Money-Saving Bundle keeps middle school students on task and motivated.

• Crocs All About Me
• Back to School Activity Packet
• Four Corners Ice Breaker
• Would You Rather Game
• Bonus*** Back to School Escape the Impossible Maze

Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it through the first few weeks of school...

►Crocs All About Me

This Croc-themed All About Me includes Jibbitz (charms) students can design and add to personalize their interests. Crocs are all the rage among teens, and any teacher that presents an activity using them will receive immediate engagement and be crowned the "cool teacher." Use this activity year after year, as students get to know each other through their interests rather than completing a boring worksheet! ***A DIGITAL VERSION OF THIS ACTIVITY IS NOW INCLUDED IN THE DOWNLOAD!**

Perfect for Back to School season to get your new batch of kiddos better acquainted with each other! Makes for a unique hallway bulletin board display as well, just in time for Open House! This resource requires NO PREP - simply print, complete the short writing prompts, color, create and cut out Jibbitz and hang!

This resource includes:

• Completed Croc Sample for Demonstration
• Printable Croc All About Me
• 84 Printable Color Croc Jibbitz  
• 1 Blank sheet to create custom Jibbitz
• Link to Google Slides digital version*

*Google Slides version allows students to choose from 8 Croc colors and copy and paste their Jibbitz for personalization!

► Back to School Activity Packet

This bundle includes 25 printable activities that are just perfect for the first weeks of school. A cover is included if you would like to print it as a packet!

Included in the Resource:

• My Favorite Things Flower Craftivity -perfect for display
• All About Me
• Get to Know You Fortune Teller Craftivity
• Get to Know Me 3D cube activity
• Back to School Vibes - reveals secret message!!
• Class Bingo Get to Know Classmates edition
• Two Truths and a Lie
• School Rules Crossword Puzzle with solution
• This or That?
• Word Search - with 48 words
• Find the Classroom Maze - with solution
• DIY Word Search (use with names of students in your class!)
• Letter to Your New Teacher
• Letter to Your Future Self
• Message in a Bottle Writing
• School Memories Writing/Drawing
• Autobiography Writing
• Back to School Acrostic Poem
• Design a Hoodie
• Design a Book Cover
• Design a Hat and Sneaker Set
• Back to School Goal Setting
• Beginning of Year Vibes
• Setting Expectations
• Back to School Bucket List

►Four Corners Ice Breaker

Use this get to know you Four Corners classroom activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! Students are always nervous on the first day and this 4 Corners game is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 50 Questions (Google Slides)

• Includes a Blank Editable Slide

• 4 Printable Classroom Labels

The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...

• Who do you think would win the rap battle?
• Which music artist do you think has the best live performances?
• If you could collaborate with any fashion brand, which would it be?
• What's your favorite way to spend time online?
• If you could switch lives with any celebrity for a day, who would it be?
• Which fast food restaurant would you want to eat at for the rest of your life?

► Would You Rather Game

This digital Would You Rather whole class activity is a fun way to get your lethargic students excited, create classroom camaraderie, and get students talking and connected! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed, simply project the slides and play as a whole class game! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts are so fun that kids will be begging you for more!

⭐Use these slides any time for a quick brain break. 100 Would You Rather Slides are included (now in Google Slides!) but you can also use about 10 slides at a time as a fun activity whenever you need a break!

► Bonus*** Back to School Escape the Impossible Maze

This highly-rated back to school maze keeps students on task and motivated because the difficulty level is EXTREME! :) Use it for early finishers or run a competition in class and offer a small reward if solved.

Requires NO PREP - simply print!

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All of my ANIMAL Google Drive Research Projects in one DISCOUNTED bundle! Save *BIG* when you snag them together!

This huge ALL ABOUT ANIMALS Google Drive Research Project bundle is everything you need if you are studying animals in class and/or looking for online resources to assign to your students. Whether you are in person, distance learning, or a combination of both - you will find this bundle useful in your classroom!! These fun and engaging research projects encourage research skills using National Geographic Kids & various graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary knowledge, and self-reflection skills! This resource comes with 12-25 pages per product of graphic organizers (with examples!), vocabulary terms, and Google Survey/Quizzes for easy grading. It is easy to use and an awesome independent research project that BOTH you and your students will love! Be sure to check out the following products for a more detailed description / preview of what is included :)

What is included?

- Access to 9 Animal Google Drive research products, each containing the following resources:

• How-to-Use Guide - Includes main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading.
• National Geographic Kids Website Guide - Provides a detailed description of how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps. 
• Vocabulary Terms - ½ sheet definitions of 8 content-area vocabulary words related to each project.
• Vocabulary Quiz - This 8 question quiz assesses the students on their knowledge of the vocabulary words from the vocabulary terms given.
• Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 1 - Graphic organizer option 1 for students to record their individualized research. It includes an example. 
• Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 2 - Graphic organizer option 2 for students to record their individualized research. It includes an example. 
• Student Checklist and Project Reflection - This is the final part of the research project. Students are asked to fill out a checklist marking if they completed all aspects of the research project. They then can reflect on a few short answer questions.
• Terms of Use page

See what others are saying!

"At times teaching remotely and in the classroom at the same time. At other times my entire class is remote. I am always looking for a variety of ways to teach, practice skills, and cover standards. This resource is a great addition to my lessons. The students found it easy to follow and enjoyed it as well. I found it to be an easy way to assess learning." - Christine E.

"I have loved this resource. During this period of distance learning, it has made it so easy to continue doing projects with my students without releasing my elementary students to the wide open web to stumble upon inappropriate content." - Mysti R.

"My students enjoyed the activities in this. The work was engaging and everything was easy to use." - Emily Y.

"Great resource. My students loved it. Very easy to use!" - Yvette J.

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Elevate your literacy lessons with editable reading Genre Anchor Charts and interactive notebook templates! Perfect for genre instruction, these ELA charts include student-friendly visuals and key features to boost reading comprehension. Includes 31 genre titles across 28 unique posters, covering all major literary genres and subgenres.

Tired of seeing your students struggle to identify genres?

These charts simplify genre instruction and give your students the clarity they need. With 31 comprehensive charts covering both fiction and nonfiction genres, you’ll have a reliable resource that makes teaching genres engaging and effective.

Need to deepen genre instruction?

These charts break down essential genre elements like characters, setting, and plot, providing students with a clear understanding of both fiction and nonfiction genres. Perfect for focus walls, literacy lessons, or independent reading.

Worried about constantly recreating resources?

These editable, ready-to-print templates save you time. Customizable in PowerPoint or Google Slides™, you can easily modify definitions and key features to fit your specific needs.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

★ 31 Full-Size Anchor Charts (8.5" x 11”)

• Available in color and black-and-white for flexible printing.
• Includes genre title, definition, and key elements like characters, setting, and plot.

★ 31 Half-Size Anchor Charts (5" x 7")

• Available in color and black-and-white for flexible printing.
• Ideal for interactive notebooks or smaller classroom displays.

★ Fill-in-the-Blank Anchor Chart & Note-taking Guide

• Includes both full-size and half-size versions.
• Black-and-white for ink-saving, easy printing.

★ Digital Genre Word Wall

• Interactive with clickable links to each genre in Google Slides™ and PowerPoint.

★ Editable Anchor Charts

• Customize genre definitions and key features using PowerPoint or Google Slides™.

Note: Only plain text, including definitions and key features, is editable. Graphics, headings, titles, and border colors can’t be modified.

★ Digital Fill-in-the-Blank Template

• Perfect for use as an Easel activity to boost student participation.

GENRES INCLUDED

31 Genre Titles, with 28 Unique Posters

✨ Adventure ✨ Autobiography ✨ Biography ✨ Drama ✨ Expository Text ✨ Fable ✨ Fairy Tale ✨ Fantasy ✨ Fiction ✨ Folktale ✨ Historical Fiction ✨ Horror ✨ Humor ✨ Informational Text ✨ Graphic Novel ✨ Legend ✨ Literary Nonfiction ✨ Literary Text ✨ Memoir ✨ Mystery ✨ Myth ✨ Narrative Nonfiction ✨ Nonfiction ✨ Nursery Rhyme ✨ Persuasive Article ✨ Poetry ✨ Realistic Fiction ✨ Science Fiction ✨ Tall Tale ✨ Traditional Literature ✨ Trickster Tale

✨️ October 2024 Update: Now includes Graphic Novel, Nursery Rhyme, Memoir, and Literary Text (alternate title for Fiction).

Note: Some posters offer multiple title options, including Expository Text & Informational Text, Narrative Nonfiction & Literary Nonfiction, and Fiction & Literary Text. Choose the ones that fit your curriculum best!

WHY TEACH GENRE TYPES?

Teaching genres isn’t just about categorizing books—it’s about helping students develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the texts they read. With these anchor charts, students will learn to recognize the structures and themes of different genres, boosting their comprehension and making reading more enjoyable.

✏️ STUDENTS WILL LEARN ✏️

• To identify key genre elements like characters, setting, plot, and other distinguishing features.
• To distinguish between fiction and nonfiction genres, improving their ability to categorize and understand diverse texts
• To recognize and analyze genre-specific structures, boosting overall reading comprehension.
• To utilize these charts as reference tools during independent reading sessions, class discussions, and collaborative group activities.
• To make informed reading choices based on genre knowledge, fostering a deeper appreciation for literature.

❤️ WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE ANCHOR CHARTS ❤️

• Time-Saving: These ready-to-use anchor charts save valuable prep time.
• Tailored to Your Needs: Easily edit definitions and other text to match your curriculum.
• Student Engagement: With colorful visuals and easy-to-understand definitions, these charts will keep your students focused and interested.
• Year-Round Reference: Leave these charts up all year for continuous genre learning.
• Versatile Formats for Any Classroom Setup: With both full-size and half-size options, they’re perfect for focus walls, notebooks, or even digital displays, making genre learning adaptable for any teaching style.

WHO ARE THESE FOR?

These Reading Genre Anchor Charts are perfect for upper elementary ELA teachers (grades 3-6) looking for a deeper dive into genre instruction. Designed to teach key genre elements like characters, setting, and plot, these charts help students go beyond basic recognition to truly understand and analyze various genres.

They also work well for advanced students in lower grades who are ready to explore genres in more depth.

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love this!!! I plan to use this to help my 2nd graders understand the important elements of different genres. I love the variety of formats offered, and it goes well with our CKLA Knowledge units. Thank you!” -Jennifer G. 2nd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love these genre posters! They have helped me immensely when it came to making anchor charts! My students find them easy to use and a helpful resource to them! ” -Shandi M. 4th & 5th Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I cannot say enough good things about this! I bought a second license so I could share it with my co-worker. I use it daily!” -Barbara B. 3rd Grade

CHECK OUT

Looking for a simpler option? Check out the Reading Genre Posters, perfect for younger grades. These posters focus on the title and definition of each genre, ideal for introducing genres to younger students.

Want both resources? Save with the BUNDLE of Genre Anchor Charts & Posters and get everything you need for comprehensive genre instruction.

Teach Spanish? Grab the Spanish Genre Posters here.

Not sure yet? Try the Fairy Tale Genre Freebie to see how these anchor charts can enhance your teaching.

WAYS TO USE GENRE ANCHOR CHARTS

Maximize the effectiveness of these anchor charts in your classroom:

1. Introduce Genres: Display when teaching a new genre to highlight key elements and features.
2. Active Engagement: Encourage students to use the anchor charts to analyze genre-specific characteristics in texts.
3. Focus Wall Reference: Keep up all year as a go-to resource for students to reference during literacy lessons.
4. Interactive Note-Taking: Use full-size or half-size fill-in templates to guide students in taking notes on each genre as it’s introduced, fostering active learning and comprehension.
5. Interactive Reading Notebooks: Provide half-size genre charts or fill-in templates for students' notebooks, allowing them to easily refer to and reinforce genre concepts independently.
6. Quick Reviews: Use anchor charts to review genres, refresh students' memory of key features, and activate background knowledge before reading new texts.
7. Literacy Centers: Place full-size or mini charts at centers for students to use during independent or group activities.
8. Digital Integration: Engage students with the clickable Genre Word Wall on Google Slides™ or PowerPoint. Perfect for whole-class reviews, independent work, and virtual learning through Google Classroom™.
9. Collaborative Learning: Work together as a class to complete blank anchor charts, fostering discussion and participation.
10. Customization: Personalize the editable charts to fit your curriculum, student levels, and teaching style.

DIGITAL GENRE WORD WALL

Introducing the Digital Genre Word Wall:

• Ready to use with Google Slides™ or PowerPoint—no setup needed!
• Assign through Google Classroom™ for easy access.
• Includes a clickable table of contents with 28 genres.
• Fully functional links when playing in slideshow mode.
• Perfect for whole-class reviews, independent work, or virtual learning.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

Your purchase includes a zip file with the following:

• Full-Size Anchor Charts PDF: Includes both color and black-and-white versions.
• Full-Size Fill-in Templates PDF: Available in color and black-and-white.
• Half-Size Posters PDF: Perfect for flexible use in interactive notebooks.
• Google Slides Access: Editable anchor charts and a clickable digital genre word wall.
• Two PowerPoint Files: Editable genre anchor charts and digital genre word wall.
• Teaching Guide PDF: A brief guide with tips for genre instruction.

You may also like:

⭐ Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic

⭐ 3rd Grade ELA Jeopardy Review Game

⭐ Spanish Genre Posters

⭐ Addition & Subtraction Strategies- Anchor Charts & Posters

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at samantha@sporesources.com. I am always happy to help!

Created by Samantha McNally | ©SPO Resources

www.sporesources.com

All rights reserved by the author.

Create an engaging learning space where genre exploration is easy and fun with these reading genre anchor charts for your ELA classroom!

Making Inferences Graphic Organizers, Inference Graphic Organizer Bundle

ABOUT THIS BUNDLE

★ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers

★ Includes 6 products

★ 53 pages

★ Print and Digital (PDF and GOOGLE SLIDES)

★ Suitable for ANY grade!

This BUNDLE includes the following Inference Graphic Organizer sets:

⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 1

⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Post-Its) SET 2

⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 3

⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Quote Boxes) SET 4

⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clipboards) SET 5

⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds and Books) SET 6

This resource includes:

★ 53 Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (6 different sets)

★ 6 Google Slide links

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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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▶️ These graphic organizers are designed to support students in making inferences using any text under study. As they read, students use clues from the text (text details) to make inferences and "read between the lines."

▶️ This is an excellent tool to set a "purpose for reading" and keep track of what's happening in texts as well as encouraging students to actively engage in reading!

▶️ These Graphic Organizers can be used as part of a larger lesson, with whole group instruction, small group instruction, and with novel groups/literature circles. These graphic organizers can also be assigned as a "Purpose for Reading" during silent reading time, classwork, or homework!

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ADDITIONAL GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS you might be interested in:

MAKING PREDICTIONS:

• Prediction Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Tables) SET 1
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Magnifying Glasses) SET 2
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Sticky Notes) SET 3
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 4
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 5
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Crystal Glass) SET 6

MAIN IDEA:

• Main Idea Graphic Organizers

CHARACTER TRAITS:

• Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers
• Character Analysis Organizer BUNDLE
• Character Analysis PowerPoint Graphic Organizers (Digital)

SETTING:

• Analyzing Setting Graphic Organizers

Additional Graphic Organizer Packets (Print and Digital)

• Plot Graphic Organizers
• Imagery Graphic Organizers

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Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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Looking for fun activities to survive the first days or week Back to School? Need some fun, Back to School activities like an All About Me, get to know you activities and icebreakers? This NO PREP Back to School Money-Saving Bundle keeps middle school students on task and motivated.

• Air Jordans All About Me
• Back to School Activity Packet
• Four Corners Ice Breaker
• Would You Rather Game
• Bonus*** Back to School Escape the Impossible Maze

Stay strong teachers...you need a resource like this to make it through the first few weeks of school...

►Air Jordans All About Me

This Air Jordans-themed All About Me includes questions to bring out each student's personalities. Air Jordans are all the rage among teens, and any teacher that presents an activity using them will receive immediate engagement and be crowned the "cool teacher." Use this activity year after year, as students get to know each other through their interests rather than completing a boring worksheet!

Perfect for Back to School season to get your new batch of kiddos better acquainted with each other! Makes for a unique hallway bulletin board display as well, just in time for Open House! This resource requires NO PREP - simply print, complete the short writing prompts, color, and hang!

This resource includes:

• Completed Air Jordans Sample for Demonstration
• Printable Air Jordans All About Me Worksheet

► Back to School Activity Packet

This bundle includes 25 printable activities that are just perfect for the first weeks of school. A cover is included if you would like to print it as a packet!

Included in the Resource:

• My Favorite Things Flower Craftivity -perfect for display
• All About Me
• Get to Know You Fortune Teller Craftivity
• Get to Know Me 3D cube activity
• Back to School Vibes - reveals secret message!!
• Class Bingo Get to Know Classmates edition
• Two Truths and a Lie
• School Rules Crossword Puzzle with solution
• This or That?
• Word Search - with 48 words
• Find the Classroom Maze - with solution
• DIY Word Search (use with names of students in your class!)
• Letter to Your New Teacher
• Letter to Your Future Self
• Message in a Bottle Writing
• School Memories Writing/Drawing
• Autobiography Writing
• Back to School Acrostic Poem
• Design a Hoodie
• Design a Book Cover
• Design a Hat and Sneaker Set
• Back to School Goal Setting
• Beginning of Year Vibes
• Setting Expectations
• Back to School Bucket List

►Four Corners Ice Breaker

Use this get to know you Four Corners classroom activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! Students are always nervous on the first day and this 4 Corners game is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 50 Questions (Google Slides)

• Includes a Blank Editable Slide

• 4 Printable Classroom Labels

The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...

• Who do you think would win the rap battle?
• Which music artist do you think has the best live performances?
• If you could collaborate with any fashion brand, which would it be?
• What's your favorite way to spend time online?
• If you could switch lives with any celebrity for a day, who would it be?
• Which fast food restaurant would you want to eat at for the rest of your life?

► Would You Rather Game

This digital Would You Rather whole class activity is a fun way to get your lethargic students excited, create classroom camaraderie, and get students talking and connected! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. No prep is needed, simply project the slides and play as a whole class game! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts are so fun that kids will be begging you for more!

⭐Use these slides any time for a quick brain break. 100 Would You Rather Slides are included (now in Google Slides!) but you can also use about 10 slides at a time as a fun activity whenever you need a break!

► Bonus*** Back to School Escape the Impossible Maze

This highly-rated back to school maze keeps students on task and motivated because the difficulty level is EXTREME! :) Use it for early finishers or run a competition in class and offer a small reward if solved.

Requires NO PREP - simply print!

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR EACH RESOURCE FOR FULL DETAILS!***

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**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

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All of my Google Drive Research Projects in one DISCOUNTED bundle! Save *BIG* when purchasing the Google Drive Research Projects MEGA BUNDLE!

This huge Google Drive Research Project mega bundle is everything you need if you are looking for online resources to assign to your students. Whether you are in person, distance learning, or a combination of both - you will find this bundle useful in your classroom!! These fun and engaging research projects  encourage research skills using National Geographic Kids & various graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary knowledge, and self-reflection skills! This resource comes with over 12 pages per product of graphic organizers (with examples!), vocabulary terms, and Google Survey/Quizzes for easy grading. It is easy to use and an awesome independent research project that BOTH you and your students will love! Be sure to check out the following products for a more detailed description / preview of what is included :)

This bundle includes the following GOOGLE DRIVE research projects:

1. Animal Classification
2. U.S. President
3. U.S. State
4. Country
5. Planets
6. Habitats
7. National Parks
8. Native American
9. Women Heroes
10. African-American Heroes

What is included?

- Access to all 10 of my Google Drive research products, each containing the following resources (176 pages total):

• How-to-Use Guide - Includes main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading.
• National Geographic Kids Website Guide - Provides a detailed description of how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps. 
• Vocabulary Terms - ½ sheet definitions of 8 content-area vocabulary words related to each project.
• Vocabulary Quiz - This 8 question quiz assesses the students on their knowledge of the vocabulary words from the vocabulary terms given.
• Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 1 - Graphic organizer option 1 for students to record their individualized research. It includes an example. 
• Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 2 - Graphic organizer option 2 for students to record their individualized research. It includes an example. 
• Student Checklist and Project Reflection - This is the final part of the research project. Students are asked to fill out a checklist marking if they completed all aspects of the research project. They then can reflect on a few short answer questions.
• Terms of Use page

See what others are saying!

"At times teaching remotely and in the classroom at the same time. At other times my entire class is remote. I am always looking for a variety of ways to teach,  practice skills, and cover standards. This resource is a great addition to my lessons. The students found it  easy to follow and enjoyed it as well. I found it to be an easy way to assess learning." - Christine E.

"I have loved this resource. During this period of distance learning, it has made it so easy to continue doing projects with my students without releasing my elementary students to the wide open web to stumble upon inappropriate content." - Mysti R.

"My students enjoyed the activities in this. The work was engaging and everything was easy to use." - Emily Y.

"Great resource. My students loved it. Very easy to use!" - Yvette J.

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Making Inferences and Predictions Graphic Organizer BUNDLE

ABOUT THIS BUNDLE
★ Inference and Prediction Graphic Organizers

★ 75 pages
★ Includes two Graphic Organizer bundles
★ Print and Digital
★ Suitable for ANY grade or text!

This BUNDLE includes:

❤️ 75 Making Inferences and Predictions Graphic Organizers (6 different sets EACH)
→ 53 Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)
→ 22 Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)

❤️ 12 Google Slide Links (Text boxes already created)

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INCLUDED ITEMS

► MAKING INFERENCES Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 1
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Post-Its) SET 2
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 3
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Quote Boxes) SET 4
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clipboards) SET 5
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds and Books) SET 6

► MAKING PREDICTIONS Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Tables) SET 1
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Magnifying Glasses) SET 2
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Sticky Notes) SET 3
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 4
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 5
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Crystal Glass) SET 6

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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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DESCRIPTION

► There are six different SETS of Making Inferences Graphic Organizers AND six different SETS of Making Predictions Graphic Organizers that are created in different formats/variations to support differentiation for students!

► These graphic organizers are designed to support students in making inferences and predictions using any text under study. As they read, students use clues from the text (text details) to make evidence-based inferences and predictions.

► This is an excellent tool to set a "purpose for reading" and keep track of what's happening in texts as well as encouraging students to actively engage in reading!

► These Graphic Organizers can be used as part of a larger lesson, as formative assessments, with whole group instruction, small group instruction, and with novel groups/literature circles. These graphic organizers can also be assigned as a "Purpose for Reading" during silent reading time, classwork, or homework!

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Other Graphic Organizer Packets (PRINT and DIGITAL) you might be interested in:

• Character Analysis Organizer BUNDLE
• Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
• Inferences Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
• Prediction Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
• Main Idea Graphic Organizers
• Citing Evidence Graphic Organizers
• Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers
• Setting Graphic Organizers
• Plot Graphic Organizers
• Imagery Graphic Organizers
• Conflict Graphic Organizers
• Theme Graphic Organizers

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Created by © Queen's Educational Resources / All Rights Reserved

Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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Looking for fun icebreakers and get to know you activities for the first days or week back to school? Well, you found the right place...this classroom bundle will get your upper elementary, middle school or high school students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Students are always nervous on the first day and playing games like Four Corners is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves! Then, have students complete pages from the Game & Puzzle Activity Packet, create competitions, or even print out packets for use in centers. Buy now and save over 20%!

►Boring back to school worksheets begone! This is a must-have bundle for any teacher! Use the fun whole classroom game anytime throughout the year:)

WHAT'S INCLUDED....

1. Game & Puzzle Activity Packet

With this activity packet, your students will be on task and motivated while challenging themselves with 25 fun and challenging games and puzzles!

This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple each packet or use the activities separately. Either way, it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. I often like to challenge the class with an activity from the pack and offer a small reward to whoever solves the puzzle first! Or send it home with students over winter or spring breaks! So fun!

Two cover options are included- color and black & white.

What's included in the Game & Puzzle Activity Packet:

• 12 Mazes - all on the difficult side with solutions
• 2 Challenging Word Searches -each with 25 words with answer keys
• 4 Word Escape Puzzles - 4 levels of increasing difficulty and answer keys (based off the popular app!)
• 3 Sudoku with solutions
• 1 Tic Tac Toe
• 1 Dots and Boxes
• 1 Make Your Own Word Search
• 1 Word Builder Activity

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

► Simply print and go! These packets can be used in a multitude of ways! Keep them on hand to use later!

►There is truly no preparation needed, which is why these sets are perfect to leave for:

• fun lessons
• early finishers
• after testing
• group work
• sub plans
• bell ringers
• homework
• test prep
• review
• assessment

2. Four Corners Whole Classroom Game

Use this fun whole class activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.

Simply print the four included labels for each corner of your classroom and project one question at a time. Read it aloud, then students should move to the corner that corresponds with their answer choices. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 50 Questions (Google Slides)

• Includes a Blank Editable Slide

• 4 Printable Classroom Labels

The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...

• Who do you think would win the rap battle?
• Which music artist do you think has the best live performances?
• If you could collaborate with any fashion brand, which would it be?
• What's your favorite way to spend time online?
• If you could switch lives with any celebrity for a day, who would it be?
• Which fast food restaurant would you want to eat at for the rest of your life?

HOW TO USE IT:

• first day of school get-to-know-you activity
• icebreaker
• brain breaks
• morning meeting
• teach respecting differences

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FULL DETAILS!***

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR MORE EARLY FINISHERS…

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ You may be interested in the money-saving Monthly Early Finisher Packets Bundle. Each packet comes with 20 pages and includes all 12 months of the year!! Each packet offers an assortment of puzzles like a word search and a maze, games like tic tac toe and tons of seasonal coloring and creative activities to keep students engaged throughout the entire month. Print them off for students to pull out whenever they finish their work early!

Get it now for over 50% off!

Each month includes the following:

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

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Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

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Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers for Fiction and Nonfiction Texts

This bundle is also included in the following discounted Bundles:

• All ELA Mega Bundle
• ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS BUNDLE

★ Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers

★ 140 PAGES

★ Print and Digital

★ Suitable for ANY grade!

★ A discounted resource!!!

This resource includes:

------ 140 Graphic Organizers (5 SETS!)

★ 22 Textual Evidence Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)

★ 53 Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)

★ 22 Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)

★ 18 Character Analysis Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)

★ 10 Main Idea Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)

★ 15 Analyzing Setting Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)

****Click on individual resources for complete descriptions!

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This MEGA 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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Graphic Organizers are included for the following skills/topics:

► Making Inferences

► Making Predictions

► Main Idea

► Analyzing Setting

► Textual Evidence

► Character Analysis

DESCRIPTION

✅ There are 140 Graphic Organizers that are created in different formats/variations to support differentiation for students and help them participate in active reading and deep analysis of the texts they read.

✅ These graphic organizers are designed to support students in making inferences, predictions, analyzing characters and setting, and identifying main ideas. They can be used for any grade as well as any text under study.

✅ This is an excellent tool to set a "purpose for reading" and keep track of what's happening in texts as well as encouraging students to actively engage in reading!

✅ These Graphic Organizers can be used as part of a larger lesson, as formative assessments, with whole group instruction, small group instruction, and with novel groups/literature circles. These graphic organizers can also be assigned as a "Purpose for Reading" during silent reading time, classwork, or homework!

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These sets can also be purchased separately in my store, too - WHOOP WHOOP!

• Graphic Organizer GROWING MEGA BUNDLE

INFERENCES:

• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 1
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Post-Its) SET 2
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 3
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Quote Boxes) SET 4
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clipboards) SET 5
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds and Books) SET 6

MAKING PREDICTIONS:

• Prediction Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Tables) SET 1
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Magnifying Glasses) SET 2
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Sticky Notes) SET 3
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 4
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 5
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Crystal Glass) SET 6

MAIN IDEA:

• Main Idea Graphic Organizers

CHARACTER TRAITS:

• Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers
• Character Analysis Organizer BUNDLE
• Character Analysis PowerPoint Graphic Organizers

SETTING:

• Analyzing Setting Graphic Organizers
• Setting Graphic Organizer Bundle

Additional Graphic Organizer Packets (Print and Digital)

• Plot Graphic Organizers
• Imagery Graphic Organizers
• Conflict Graphic Organizers
• Mood Graphic Organizers
• Theme Graphic Organizers
• Tone Graphic Organizers

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Created by © Queen's Educational Resources / All Rights Reserved

Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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Interested in REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS?

Checkout my REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS LIBRARY!

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Interested in realistic kids, teens, and adults clipart? Check out my CLIPART GALLERY!

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Click here to FOLLOW ME!

Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!

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DID YOU KNOW that you can earn money for future TeachShare purchases when you leave feedback on a resource you purchased?!?!? All you have to do is leave feedback on the purchased resource! When you do so, you earn TPT credits. These TPT credits can be redeemed and used toward future purchases!

❤️ Reviews and Ratings: Reviews and Ratings are extremely important to me. Your time to rate this product and write a review will greatly be appreciated! ;-)

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• My Website
• Queen's Clipart Gallery
• Facebook
• Pinterest
• Instagram
• TeachShare

Looking for fun icebreakers and get to know you activities for the first days or week back to school? Well, you found the right place...this classroom bundle will get your upper elementary, middle school or high school students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Students are always nervous on the first day and playing a game like 4 Corners is a fun, stress-free way for them to get to know their classmates, while sharing similarities about themselves! Then, have students create a Time Capsule using the packet included in this bundle. The August and September Monthly Activity Packets will be game-changers in your classroom! Don't miss out on this lifesaver resource that will make your new school year a breeze! Buy now and save over 20%!

►Boring back to school worksheets begone! This is a must-have bundle for any teacher! Use the fun whole classroom game anytime throughout the year:)

WHAT'S INCLUDED....

1. Time Capsule Project

This printable Time Capsule activity packet is perfect for the beginning of the year. It is a perfect way to get to know your students and for them to get to know each other. Students will have 22 pages in their "capsule" that helps them reflect on who they are as a person, their goals, and personalities. There are plenty of creative as well as writing activities to complete. Lots of activities you would expect to see in a time capsule like letters to your future self and a list of current pressing issues happening in the world..all activities that are high-interest for Gen Z!

Place the completed time capsules in a box and unseal as a class at the end of the year. It'll be great to see how much students grow and change over the course of a single year! Alternatively, students can choose the "Unseal on Date" as 5-10 years in the future, or on graduation! What a wonderful, creative keepsake! Check the Preview to see each page!

2. August Activity Packet

3. September Activity Packet

► Each monthly packet features 20 fun pages of independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.

► These monthly-themed Early Finishers Packets will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or the selection of challenging puzzles and creative activities these packets offer!

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EACH PACKET...

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple each packet or use the activities separately. Either way, it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. I often like to challenge the class with an activity from the pack and offer a small reward to whoever solves the puzzle first! So fun!

A black & white cover is included.

PERFECT FOR...

• early finishers
• soft starts
• fillers
• holidays
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• sub work
• class games
• end of day
• after testing
• end of the year
• brain breaks

4. Four Corners

Use this fun whole class activity to get your students up and out of their seats and making connections! You will find a few typical all about me questions, but the majority of the slides are geared toward the interests of teenagers, leaning into social media, musical artists, food, fashion and more! You definitely won't see overused questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "How many siblings do you have?" You'll see instant engagement as students realize this isn't another boring classroom game.

Simply print the included labels for each corner of your classroom and project one of the questions. Read it aloud, then students should move to the corner that corresponds with their answer choices. You'll quickly see that students will start opening up as they relax and feel confident to defend their choices.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 50 Questions (Google Slides)

• Includes a Blank Editable Slide

• 4 Printable Classroom Labels

The presentation includes 50 get-to-know-you questions. For example...

• Who do you think would win the rap battle?
• Which music artist do you think has the best live performances?
• If you could collaborate with any fashion brand, which would it be?
• What's your favorite way to spend time online?
• If you could switch lives with any celebrity for a day, who would it be?
• Which fast food restaurant would you want to eat at for the rest of your life?

HOW TO USE IT:

• first day of school get-to-know-you activity
• icebreaker
• brain breaks
• morning meeting
• teach respecting differences

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Each month includes the following:

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

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