$5 - $10 5th Grade Back to School Activities (by date, oldest first)

Introduce your students to essential real-world functional texts they'll encounter during the back-to-school season with this comprehensive resource. From class schedules and school calendars to lunch menus, class supply lists, and bus schedules, this collection covers it all.

Through engaging reading exercises, students will interact with these practical texts and develop crucial comprehension skills. They'll explore each functional text and respond to targeted questions that assess their understanding.

Designed with differentiation in mind, this resource offers two distinct levels, ensuring that all students can benefit, learn, and succeed. Get your students ready for the school year ahead by immersing them in the world of functional texts in a meaningful and accessible way.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 5 back to school themed functional texts
• 2 levels (cut & paste + write in the answer)
• 32 worksheets with 196 questions
• 7 extension ideas
• Answer key

Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Bolded Key Words

• 16 worksheets
• 88 questions (5 - 6 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-Part

• 16 worksheets
• 108 questions (6 - 8 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 DIFFERENT FUNCTIONAL TEXTS

⭐ 32 WORKSHEETS WITH 198 QUESTIONS

FUNCTIONAL TEXTS INCLUDED:

• CLASS SCHEDULE
• MONTHLY LUNCH MENU
• ACADEMIC CALENDAR
• CLASS SUPPLY LIST
• MORNING BUS SCHEDULE

UNIT 2:

Back to School Functional Text - Unit 2

OTHER BACK TO SCHOOL THEMED RESOURCES:

Product Label Comprehension - Back to School Edition

Dollar Up Shopping Worksheets - Back to School Store

Back to School Shopping Task Cards

Back to School Coloring Pages

Back to School Advertisements

September Life Skills Morning Work - Paper

Introduce your students to essential real-world functional texts they'll encounter during the back-to-school season with this comprehensive resource.

Through engaging reading exercises, students will interact with these practical texts and develop crucial comprehension skills. They'll explore each functional text and respond to targeted questions that assess their understanding.

Designed with differentiation in mind, this resource offers two distinct levels, ensuring that all students can benefit, learn, and succeed. Get your students ready for the school year ahead by immersing them in the world of functional texts in a meaningful and accessible way.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 7 back to school themed functional texts
• 2 levels (cut & paste + write in the answer)
• 30 worksheets with 178 questions
• 7 extension ideas
• Answer key

Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Bolded Key Words

• 15 worksheets
• 82 questions (5 - 6 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-Part

• 15 worksheets
• 96 questions (6 - 7 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 7 DIFFERENT FUNCTIONAL TEXTS

⭐ 30 WORKSHEETS WITH 178 QUESTIONS

FUNCTIONAL TEXTS INCLUDED:

• STUDENTS IDs (2)
• WEEKLY BREAKFAST MENU
• TEACHER EMAIL
• TEACHER ABOUT ME
• AFTERNOON BUS SCHEDULE
• WEEKLY LUNCH MENU

UNIT 1:

Back to School Function Text - Unit 1

OTHER BACK TO SCHOOL THEMED RESOURCES:

Product Label Comprehension - Back to School Edition

Dollar Up Shopping Worksheets - Back to School Store

Back to School Shopping Task Cards

Back to School Coloring Pages

Back to School Advertisements

September Life Skills Morning Work - Paper

| Back to School | Life Skills | Reading Comprehension | Product Labels | Reading Labels | Special Education | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence |

This is a no prep Back to School themed resource. These worksheets are great for functional text & life skills IEP objectives.

This resource includes:

• 15 Product Labels/ Packaging (back to school themed)
• 2 Levels to make differentiating easy
• Color Set
• Black & White Set
• Teacher Answer Key f_or quick IEP data collection_

Level 1 – Cut & Paste – Simpler Questions

• 16 worksheets with 80 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 – Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions

• 19 worksheets with 118 questions (6 - 7 questions per page)

Total of 35 different pages and 198 questions per set

Total of 70 different worksheets

This resource is also available as part of a BUNDLE saving you over 20%

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These worksheets are specifically created for students to read and interact with product packaging, allowing them to practice their comprehension abilities in a fun and practical way. With a range of questions to answer, students will develop their reading skills while discovering key details about the featured products.

The Back to School Product Labels offer two levels of difficulty to cater to different learning needs. Level 1 involves a cut-and-paste activity where students match the questions to the corresponding answers on the label. This hands-on approach encourages visual and tactile learning, enabling students to actively engage with the material.

For those ready for a greater challenge, Level 2 requires students to write their answers. This level promotes critical thinking and encourages students to express their comprehension through written responses. It also allows teachers to assess students' understanding of the product information in a more comprehensive manner.

The questions cover a range of relevant information, such as identifying the product name, recognizing the brand, determining the quantity, and identifying the specific product information. By exploring these elements, students gain valuable knowledge about various summer products while sharpening their reading comprehension skills.

Product Labels Included:

Dry Erase Markers

Tissues

Pencils

Hand Wipes

Pens

Air Freshener

Erasers

Calculator

Locker Kit

Binder

Correction Fluid

Lunch Bags

Highlighters

Folders

Mechanical Pencils

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September Morning Work - Back to School Edition

Advertisement/ Flyer Comprehension - Back to School Edition

On a smartboard on via personal device, share a morning yoga routine with your students.

We have shared this at school assemblies across the US for all grade levels pre-k-8th grade

In this accessible, simple learning sequence, explore SEL with children through yoga and mindfulness.

10 slides total, including links to download or learn the activities and printables referenced for FREE

mindful glitter jar

breathing activities

powerful poses

mantra/positive affirmations

CASEL's SEL framework

Can be used for PD or with students on a smartboard or on devices, or print individual slides

Welcome to the back-to-school bundle, designed to foster a positive and engaging classroom community from day one! This comprehensive set includes six thoughtfully crafted resources that will help you kickstart the school year with excitement, creativity, and connection.

Here’s what’s inside:

1. Food Pair Partner Cards

Make partner activities a breeze with these fun and interactive Food Pair Partner Cards! Each card features a food item that pairs with another, making it easy for students to find their partners. Perfect for icebreakers, team-building activities, and group projects.

2. All About Me: Favorite Things

Encourage self-expression and creativity with the "All About Me: Favorite Things" activity. Students can fill out pages with their favorite things, color in images, or use the digital version to type their answers. It’s a fantastic way to get to know your students and let them learn about each other.

3. Back to School One Pager

Help students reflect and set goals for the new school year with the Back to School One Pager. This versatile activity comes with different templates, including blank versions and partially completed ones, allowing students to express themselves in a creative and structured way.

4. Open House Bookmarks

Welcome your students with these adorable and motivational Open House Bookmarks! Featuring cute, catchy phrases and vibrant designs, these bookmarks are perfect for the beginning of the school year or open house events. They come in multiple styles, including color-your-own options, to add a personal touch.

5. Growth Mindset Puzzle

Promote a positive classroom culture with the Growth Mindset Puzzle. This engaging activity encourages students to think about their goals, reflect on their achievements, and embrace a growth mindset. It’s an excellent way to start discussions about perseverance and self-improvement.

6. Get to Know You Bingo Cards

Break the ice and build connections with the Get to Know You Bingo Cards. Each bingo sheet contains 25 unique prompts that encourage students to mingle and learn fun facts about their classmates. This activity is perfect for the first week of school and helps to create a warm and inclusive classroom environment.

Why Teachers Will Love This Bundle:

❤️ Versatile Activities: Suitable for various classroom settings and adaptable to different teaching styles.

❤️ Time-Saving: Ready-to-use resources that save you preparation time while delivering high-quality, engaging content.

❤️ Community Building: Each activity is designed to foster a sense of community, helping students get to know each other and feel comfortable in their new classroom.

❤️ Creative and Fun: Encourages creativity, self-expression, and positive interactions among students.

❤️ Flexible Formats: Includes printable and digital versions to suit your classroom’s needs, whether in-person or remote.

When to Use This Bundle:

• First Week of School: Perfect for getting to know students and establishing a positive classroom environment.
• Open House Events: Use the bookmarks and other activities to welcome students and parents.
• Throughout the Year: These resources are versatile and can be used for various activities, reflections, and team-building exercises.

What’s Included:

• **✅**Food Pair Partner Cards (x cards)

• **✅**All About Me: Favorite Things (black and white, black and white with colored background, full color, and digital versions)

• **✅**Back to School One Pager (various templates)

• **✅**Open House Bookmarks (multiple styles including color-your-own)

• **✅**Growth Mindset Puzzle

• **✅**Get to Know You Bingo Cards (three unique sheets)

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Jumpstart your school year with the Ultimate Back to School One Pager Bundle! This comprehensive bundle includes three engaging one-pagers: Back to School About Me, Reflection Goal, and Summer Reflection. Designed to foster creativity, self-expression, and reflection, these activities are perfect for the first weeks of school. With flexible templates and thought-provoking prompts, students can share their stories, set goals, and reflect on their summer adventures. Teachers, get ready to build a connected, motivated, and enthusiastic classroom from day one!

Key Features:

✨ Interactive Learning Tools: Each one-pager combines creative expression with academic reflection.

✨ Flexible Templates: Multiple versions included to cater to different classroom needs.

✨ Student-Centered: Focuses on student interests, goals, and reflections.

✨ Visual and Written Elements: Encourages a blend of drawing, writing, and creativity.

✨ Detailed Rubrics: Clear expectations for students' work, making assessment easy.

What's Included:

• Back to School About Me One Pager:

  • Blank version with just the rubric for starting from scratch.
  • Template with just a border for those who don’t want to draw.
  • Template with the title and borders for easy fill-in.
  • Version with the title and no border for ultimate creativity.

• Reflection Goal One Pager:

  • Blank version with just the rubric for starting from scratch.
  • Template with just a border for those who don’t want to draw.
  • Template with the title and borders for easy fill-in.
  • Version with the title and no border for ultimate creativity.

• Summer Reflection One Pager:

  • Blank version with just the rubric for starting from scratch.
  • Template with just a border for those who don’t want to draw.
  • Template with the title and borders for easy fill-in.
  • Version with the title and no border for ultimate creativity.

Why Teachers Should Purchase:

• Problem Solved: Need engaging activities to start the school year? This bundle turns those first-day jitters into genuine connections and reflections.
• Value Add: Helps teachers understand their students' personalities, goals, and summer experiences, creating a foundation for a positive classroom community.
• Top Reason: Finally, back to school activities that won't make your students (or you) yawn!"

When to Use This Resource:

• Beginning of the Year: Ideal for icebreakers and getting to know students.

This bundle offers a comprehensive set of tools to kickstart the school year, helping students and teachers connect, reflect, and set the stage for a successful year ahead.

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Get the best of both worlds with this Partner Cards Bundle! This comprehensive set includes 40 Food Pairs Partner Cards, 40 Antonym Partner Cards, and an additional 22 Antonym Partner Cards, offering endless opportunities for student engagement and learning. This bundle provides a fun, interactive way to pair students for activities, encouraging collaboration and teamwork.

Why Students Will Love ❤️ It:

• Diverse and Fun Activities: A variety of cards keep the activities fresh and exciting.

• Interactive and Engaging: Combining different themes ensures students stay interested and involved.

• Collaborative Learning: Encourages teamwork and social interaction in a playful setting.

Why Teachers Will ❤️Love It:

• Ultimate Versatility: With over 100 cards in total, you’ll have a wide variety of options for pairing students and conducting interactive activities.

• Educational and Fun: Combines language practice with engaging gameplay, keeping students motivated and involved.

• Long-Lasting Quality: All cards are printed on cardstock and laminated for durability, ensuring they withstand frequent classroom use.

Key Features:

✨ 100+ Total Cards: Includes 40 Food Pairs, 40 Antonym Pairs, and 22 Additional Antonym Pairs.

✨ Diverse Themes: Combines food pairs and antonyms to offer a range of interactive activities.

✨ Bright and Colorful Design: Eye-catching visuals that appeal to students and make the activities engaging.

✨ High-Quality and Durable: Print cards on cardstock and laminate for long-lasting use.

✨ Versatile Applications: Suitable for icebreakers, academic practice, and team-building exercises.

✨ Enhanced Engagement: Keeps students motivated and involved with a variety of fun and educational activities.

This bundle is perfect ❤️ for any classroom looking to enhance student collaboration and engagement with enjoyable, educational activities!

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Looking for a fun way to get your students moving? Want to have them collaborating at the beginning of the year? Want to leave a lasting and fun impression upon them? Look no further. The Beginning of the Year Escape Room will have students moving and working together to solve different tasks: Puzzle, Maze, Growth Mindset, and Embedded Message.

These mini-labs are great to introducing students to NGSS and SEPs! Perfect for that first or second week of school!

This assignment is a great intro and refresher into middle school science. It includes a wide range of activities that everyone will enjoy. Perfect for introducing students to NGSS based science.

Includes:

• Instructions and tips for each activity
• Instructions and example of what to put on each Nearpod Activity Slide
• 8 interactive, engaging activities that require
• Link to student worksheet

I used it for grades 6-8. It was perfect for our 6th graders because some of them had never had a designated science course before. It was perfect for our 8th graders, because it really made them think what science really is all about. Each SEP takes about 20-30 minutes! It encourage students to work together and is great for setting those group work expectations early in the year.

Activity summaries:

1. Group/class discussions on what science actually is
2. A simple experiment students can do with very little set up
3. Developing your own model
4. Creating a CER using a funny commercial
5. Graphing data that the students collected
6. Solving riddles using math
7. Engaging in an argument where there may or may not be a correct stance
8. Nice chill activity at the end to show what the students learned

These mini-labs are great to introducing students to NGSS and SEPs! Perfect for that first or second week of school!

This assignment is a great intro and refresher into middle school science. It includes a wide range of activities that everyone will enjoy. Perfect for introducing students to NGSS based science.

Includes:

• Instructions and tips for each activity
• 8 interactive, engaging activities that require no student devices
• Link to student worksheet

I used it for grades 6-8. It was perfect for our 6th graders because some of them had never had a designated science course before. It was perfect for our 8th graders, because it really made them think what science really is all about. Each SEP takes about 20-30 minutes! It encourage students to work together and is great for setting those group work expectations early in the year.

Activity summaries:

1. Group/class discussions on what science actually is
2. A simple experiment students can do with very little set up
3. Developing your own model
4. Creating a CER using a funny commercial
5. Graphing data that the students collected
6. Solving riddles using math
7. Engaging in an argument where there may or may not be a correct stance
8. Nice chill activity at the end to show what the students learned

The Back to School Mega Bundle is the ultimate package. I have included 3 of my back to school products for one low price. The Mega Bundle includes: My Back to School Teacher Starter Pack, Beginning of the Year Activities, and a different version of the Take Home Folder Bundle. Below is a breakdown of items included in each product. The Back to School Teacher Starter Pack includes: (4) Variety of Color Desk Name Tags (4) Variety of Color- Cubbies' Name Tags or can be used as supply labels. (1) Classroom Job Chart (1) Classroom Behavior Ladder Chart -All materials are editable- insert a textbox and insert the names of students, etc Beginning of the Year Activities includes: -Let me tell you about ME activity comes with Instruction page, questionnaire handout. -My School Year Goals- Hanging Mobile. -Classroom Scavenger Hunt. -Each activity comes with a great instruction page. Start the school year off Right! Take Home Folder Bundle Includes: -Nightly/Weekly Homework Log - Parent/Teacher Communication Log - Digital Clock-Reading Log Please check out my Common Core Interactive Math Bundle Please rate and comment. Thank You!

AVID Costa's Level of Questioning and Thinking Scenes Activity - Editable: This AVID digital activity is the perfect inquiry resource for your AVID classroom! Use to promote critical thinking skills, as an icebreaker activity, a supplemental lesson for Costa's Level of Thinking, an inquiry lesson, a Fun Friday activity, and so much more!

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Directions:

• Review Costa’s Level of Thinking by having students take notes over the teaching slides provided.
• Students apply their learning by creating their own leveled questions over the provided scenes.
• Revisit and discuss the essential questions at the end.

What's Included:

• Essential questions slide
• Direction Slide
• Editable direction slide to add your own wording
• 7 Costa's Level of Thinking teach slides
• 54 Google Slide Scenes with question writing tasks, for example: "Create a level 3 question related to the scene below..."

More Costa Scenes

Spring

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AVID Back to School | August Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills: This engaging resource is great for the month of August! Use for early finishers, sub plans, or even as printable worksheets used in study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of back to school fun and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, graphic organizers and an inspiring reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

Get this packet and one for every month of the year by purchasing the AVID Early Finisher Bundle HERE! :)

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Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of August
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of August

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• What is AVID reading passage with questions
• What is AVID Costa's questions
• Academic SMART goal sheet
• Create your own missions statement
• SAT vocabulary
• Non-academic SMART goal sheet
• Student interest survey
• My AVID binder symbols page
• Pathos, ethos and logos worksheet
• AVID student Frayer model
• Think about it sheet
• AVID contract review with questions
• All about me this or that
• Partner interview sheet
• In my AVID era coloring page
• Back to school finish the story prompt
• Sudoku
• Summer snapshots
• Maze challenge
• Sudoku answer key
• Maze answer key

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AVID Back to School | September Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills: This engaging resource is great for the month of September! Use for early finishers, sub plans, or even as printable worksheets used in study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of back to school fun and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, graphic organizers and a reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

Get this packet and one for every month of the year by purchasing the AVID Early Finisher Bundle HERE! :)

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✨AVID Back to School Bundle✨

Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of September
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of September

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• Finish the Story with lined paper
• Sudoku (with answer key)
• Academic Goal Sheet
• Non-Academic Goal Sheet
• Autumn Word Search (with answer key)
• Create Your Own AVID Word Search
• Connecting Thinking Sheet- using notes from a core class
• Think About It Reflection Sheet
• My AVID Family Bingo
• SAT Vocabulary Chart
• Create an AVID Graphic Organizer
• Organization Checklist and Goal Setting
• 4 Day School Week Passage with questions
• Connecting Thinking- writing questions over the passage
• AVID Survey
• Riddle Me This (with answer key)
• Coloring Page with Inspirational Quote
• WICOR This- adding WICOR activities seen in other classes
• Creating an AVID Classroom Slogan
• AVID Goals Sheet

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This is the ultimate 5th grade math vocabulary game inspired by Taboo < (click for video directions on how to play Taboo). This game will encourage students into using higher level vocabulary in an engaging way while reviewing TEKS inspired vocabulary and their definitions.

This resource includes a google doc packed with a whopping 210 essential math terms and their crystal-clear definitions. Students can use the list and study before playing the game and boosting their mathematical literacy! Also included, is a blank log with all the words where students can write the definitions in their own words throughout the year or as an end of the year review.

What's Included

• One vocabulary game inspired by Taboo < click for video directions on how to play taboo
• One 5th grade math teks aligned vocabulary list with 210 words and their definitions
• One blank log with just the vocabulary words and a blank space for students to add their own definitions

Directions

1. Students are put into small groups with an even number of players.

2. Each group is split into 2 teams.

3. The clue giver will start a 1-minute timer and turn over a card so nobody can see. (colors don't matter)

4. The clue giver now says words (not sounds or gestures) to get their team to guess the word at the top of the card.

5. The clue giver cannot say any of the words (or forms of the words) listed on the card. Formations include: abbreviations, tenses (past, present, future), initials, spelling, letters, sounds like, rhyming, smaller version words, compound words.

6. Teammates can guess as many words as possible before the timer runs out.

7. The clue giver may pass on a word and place it in a discard pile.

8. If the clue giver uses an illegal word, the opposing team who is monitoring, can sound a buzzer or shout the word "AVID." Then the clue giver must place the card in the discard pile and try a new word.

9. When the timer is done the team will count up how many points earned based off of how many words were guessed correctly. The opposing team gets one point for each card placed in the discard pile.

10 . Switch teams and repeat. The team with the highest points, wins!

*This resources is available for Outschool teachers to purchase without the need for extra licenses.

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Use this team building no-prep icebreaker emoji picture phrases game during morning meeting, brain breaks, indoor recess and more! Improve your student's critical thinking skills and vocabulary by having them decipher some of the most commonly spoken summer phrases shown in a series of picture characters. Some emojis can be combined without the use of words to create a new word or phrase! For example, a dog emoji that is combined with a house emoji translates to "doghouse."

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What's Included:

• 40 Emoji picture guessing slides
• 40 Answer slides (one behind each guessing slide)
• 1 directions slide
• 1 editable directions slide template
• 1 editable emoji phrases slide template for you to customize your own phrases

How to play:

• Students will guess the summer phrases or words based on the emoji pictures provided.
• Reveal the answer by moving to the next slide.
• Consider splitting the class into teams to see who can guess the most phrases!

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This set of 180 picture writing prompts inspires daily creativity and excitement in your students. These quick writes build writing skills through describing and inferring 180 engaging photos. Perfect for daily journaling, morning meeting activities, literacy centers, morning work and more! Encourage descriptive storytelling, expand vocabulary and boost critical thinking as students create quick narratives from diverse images all year long!

What's Included:

• 180 Pictures (1 for each school day) with "who? what? where? when? why?" Guiding Questions.

Uses:

• morning writing
• journaling
• creative writing class
• ELA
• literacy centers
• small group
• whole group
• homework writing assignments
• collaborative writing
• quick writing prompts
• paragraph writing practice
• extensions for GT, or accelerated learners
• teaching writing skills (Leads, paragraphs, grammar, editing)
• substitute activities
• and much more!

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Your students will love this editable AVID Fall WICOR Choice Board, perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any autumn lesson plan. These digital sub plans include activities aligned with WICOR strategies, focusing on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading. Ideal for keeping students focused during the fall season!

Great for assessments, sub plans, supplemental lessons, lesson planning, and more!

*Please note: all activities in this digital choice are digital but most activities can also be printed if you wish

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What's Included:

Editable AVID WICOR Choice Board in Google Sheets

• 5 Writing Activities
• 5 Inquiry Activities
• 5 Collaboration Activities
• 5 Organization Activities
• 5 Reading Activities

Activities Included:

Writing

• Students will respond to a "finish the scary story" prompt and then create their own using the provided template.
• Students will respond to a "finish the fall story" prompt and then create their own using the provided template.
• Students will design a haunted house and then pretend they are real estate agents and persuade someone to buy their house while following the provided project requirements.
• Students will read the provided AVID gratitude A-Z slides and complete the gratitude alphabet page on the last slide.
• Students will complete all 4 parts of the Turkey Talk: A feast of Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences. An answer key is included for teachers.

Inquiry

• Students will solve the provided Thanksgiving Logic Puzzle and use a Solution Grid to help them organize their thinking. This comes with an answer key for teachers and also makes a great TRF!
• Students will go back to recent notes they took from a core content class and reread them. Then add three level 2 questions and three level 3 questions to them using Costa's House provided.
• Students will choose a person from a list of historical and political figures for Hispanic Heritage Month. After conducting research, they will answer the 5 questions provided. Students will then create a 7-slide Google Slides presentation over research by following the requirements.
• Students will create a 10-question quiz over notes they have taken recently in a core class. Consider focusing on a class that may have a test or quiz coming up.
• Students will create a KWL using the linked chart and then read the provided article about the history of Halloween while completing their chart.

Collaboration

• With a partner, students will answer the Johnny Appleseed Myth Vs. Reality Research Questions by using the provided notes and conducting research through the list of provided websites. Then students will create a podcast script.
• Students will use the provided Roll a Monster Story Board and follow the directions to create a story chain within a group of 3.
• Students will follow the Mnemonic Study Song Project Requirements to create a mnemonic or study song that helps them remember key concepts from recent notes in a core class to help them prepare for an upcoming test or quiz.
• Students will follow the Halloween or Thanksgiving Team Building Project Requirements to create a Halloween or Thanksgiving-Themed team-building activity with a partner.
• Students will individually read either article 1. Is Halloween too Commercialized? or article 2. Should Schools Have Longer Breaks in the Fall? then they will have socratic dialogue by following the directions and responding to the prompts.

Organization

• Students will clean up and organize their Google Drive or another cloud storage by following the directions.
• Students will organize their binder and take before and after pictures.
• Students will calculate their GPA using the provided link. Then choose the class with the lowest grade and set a SMART goal on the Turkey SMART Goal page.
• Students will follow the Themed Graphic Organizer Project Requirements to create a Fall, Thanksgiving, or Halloween-themed graphic organizer and fill it in with information from recent class notes.
• Students will practice taking Cornell Notes over one of the provided articles.

Reading

• Students read the spooky story, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Then fill in the vocabulary awareness chart and include definitions in their own words.
• Students reread the spooky story, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Then answer the provided reflection questions.
• Students read a book of their choice for 30 minutes and complete a digital one-pager over what they read. Make sure to follow the requirements in the template.
• Students read the Summary vs. Reflection: The Forgotten Room slides, and respond to the questions using the text boxes.
• Students choose their favorite fall poem from the provided website. Then follow the assignment instructions to reflect on the poem they chose.

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Back to School WICOR Choice Board

Use this back to school editable WICOR AVID digital Choice Board to add writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading into your class with some fun back to school themes! Have students complete pieces for sub plans, final exams or study hall time. Simply, make any edits you wish and share a forced copy of the spreadsheet with your students.

*Please note: all activities in this digital choice are digital but most activities can also be printed if you wish

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What's Included:

Editable AVID WICOR Choice Board in Google Sheets

• 5 Writing Activities
• 5 Inquiry Activities
• 5 Collaboration Activities
• 5 Organization Activities
• 5 Reading Activities

Activities Included:

Writing

• Students fill out an interest survey
• Students read about passive, assertive, and aggressive voices and how they are used in writing on a Google Form and then answer the questions in the Google form
• Students respond to one of the listed prompts in a journal, piece of paper or Google Doc following the given requirements.
• Students choose a college in their state (that they haven't researched or toured before) and take a virtual tour at Campus Tours. Then they fill out the Campus Tour Reflection provided.
• Students choose the core class that they feel will be the biggest challenge for them this school year. Then they write a letter to that teacher using the provided requirements and directions.

Inquiry

• Students go back to recent notes they took from a core content class and reread them. Then add three level 2 questions and three level 3 questions to them using the linked Costa's House.
• Students choose a career they are interested in learning more about. They visit the provided website link to conduct research. Then they create a Google Slides presentation using the provided slideshow requirements.
• Students watch the provided TED Talk. In Canva, they create 3 motivational posters that promote a growth mindset following the requirements.
• Students use the provided requirements for creating a google forms quiz to create a 10-question quiz over notes they have taken recently in a core class.
• Students research online to find what quote best represents their goals and aspirations for the school year. They will follow the directions and complete the highlighted sections of the Google Doc provided.

Collaboration

• Students answer the interview questions on a linked partner interview form. Then they get with a partner (someone they don't know well) and interview their partner and compare responses.
• Students use the template provided to create a podcast script with a partner that teaches other students about what AVID is and encourages them to join.
• Students create an "All About Me" digital collage by following the directions in the slides and using the example provided. Then share their design with an AVID classmate and explain why they picked each image.
• Students complete a selfie partner scavenger hunt with a partner around the school.
• Students open the linked Summer Break Bingo template and type in different activities they did over the summer. Then they find classmates who did the same activities and add their names to the bingo card.

Organization

• Students print out their school map and use a highlighter to draw a route to all their classes and follow the directions to label their maps.
• Students complete "week 1" of the linked binder check log and answer the reflection questions.
• Students clean up and organize their Google Drive or another cloud storage. They will create folders for each subject and ensure all documents are appropriately filed and take before and after pictures or screenshots.
• Students follow the provided requirements to create an hourly schedule with the linked template.
• Students find a graphic organizer online for each of their classes OR create their own and take pictures. They will follow the provided directions and requirements.

Reading

• Students research information about the AVID system through the provided linked websites and Google Slides. Then they complete the digital linked Frayer Model by following the provided directions.
• Students complete the linked digital SAT Vocabulary Chart by following the provided directions.
• Students read the provided linked article and take digital focused notes.
• Students read a book of their choice for 30 minutes. Then they complete a DIgital One Pager template over what they read by following the requirements.
• Students choose 20 recent vocabulary words learned from any core content area. Then create a digital crossword puzzle through the provided website.

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