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Engage your middle school students with a thrilling 5-day detective unit centered around Roald Dahl's gripping short story, "Lamb to the Slaughter." This comprehensive unit combines critical thinking, inferencing, and multimedia analysis, making it perfect for ELA classrooms. Students will step into the shoes of detectives, analyze texts, watch film adaptations, and compare their experiences, all while meeting key CCSS standards.

What’s Included:

• Detailed Lesson Plans: Each day is thoughtfully planned to guide students through reading, analyzing, writing, and discussing "Lamb to the Slaughter."
• Graphic Organizers: Scaffolded organizers for each day to help students track evidence, make inferences, and compare the text with the film.
• Texts and Multimedia: The original short story and a link to the film adaptation, complete with an introduction by Roald Dahl.
• Writing Prompts: Engaging prompts to encourage students to write opinion essays and reflections.
• Class Discussion Guides: Questions and prompts to facilitate meaningful classroom discussions.

Day-by-Day Breakdown:

Day 1: Introduction to the Detective Activity

• Students are introduced to the murder mystery and work in groups to analyze witness statements and evidence photos.
• Focus on inference and deduction skills.

Day 2: Writing an Opinion Essay

• Students write an opinion essay based on their detective work from Day 1.
• Emphasis on textual evidence and structured writing.

Day 3: Reading "Lamb to the Slaughter"

• Students read the short story in chunked sections, making inferences and annotating the text.
• Use of scaffolding techniques to support all learners.

Day 4: Comparing Text and Film

• Students watch the film adaptation of "Lamb to the Slaughter."
• They use a graphic organizer to compare and contrast the text and film, analyzing differences in storytelling techniques.

Day 5: Final Analysis and Discussion

• Students discuss their findings and the differences between the text and film.
• Wrap-up activities include reflective writing and sharing insights.

CCSS Alignment:

This unit aligns with CCSS standards for grades 5-8, focusing on quoting accurately from texts, citing textual evidence, and analyzing multimedia elements. Standards covered include:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.7
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.7
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.7

Benefits:

• Engaging and Interactive: Students love the hands-on detective work and multimedia elements.
• Skill-Building: Focus on inferencing, textual evidence, and critical thinking skills.
• Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use: All materials and instructions are included for a seamless implementation.

Bring excitement and depth to your ELA classroom with this 5-day detective unit on "Lamb to the Slaughter." Your students will love stepping into the role of detectives while honing their reading and analytical skills.

Don't miss out on engaging, educational fun this Black History Month! The Ultimate Black History Month Bundle is your one-stop shop for jam-packed learning experiences for students in grades 3-8.
This incredible bundle is packed with:

• Fun and Interactive Activity Worksheets: Keep students engaged with a variety of activities that reinforce core learning concepts. From crosswords and puzzles to creative writing prompts and timeline building, these worksheets make Black history come alive!
• Captivating Google Slides Presentations: Bring Black history to life with visually-stunning Google Slides presentations. Packed with informative text, powerful images, and thought-provoking questions, these presentations will spark curiosity and ignite discussions in your classroom.

The Ultimate Black History Month Bundle benefits students by:

• Making Learning FUN! Engaging activities keep students motivated and interested in the rich history and culture of Black Americans.
• Building Core Skills: Activities are designed to reinforce reading comprehension, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Students gain a deeper understanding of the contributions of Black Americans throughout history, fostering a more inclusive learning environment.

This bundle is perfect for:

• Teachers: Looking for ready-made, engaging Black History Month activities? This bundle is your time-saver!
• Homeschoolers: Provide a well-rounded Black history curriculum for your child.
• Parents: Supplement classroom learning and create enriching Black history learning experiences at home.

Get your Ultimate Black History Month Bundle today and watch your students blossom as they explore the power and importance of Black history!

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Spark curiosity and ignite a love for Black history with our dynamic Written Bingo Game! Designed specifically for students, this game goes beyond rote memorization, fostering a deeper understanding of critical figures and events.

Here's how your students win:

• Thought-provoking questions: Each bingo square features an engaging question that delves into the rich tapestry of Black history. Students will encounter inquiries about civil rights giants, cultural icons, and groundbreaking achievements.
• Thrilling Race to Bingo: As students answer questions correctly, they'll mark off squares on their bingo card, building excitement and a competitive spirit.
• Unforgettable Learning: This interactive format transforms Black History Month learning into a captivating experience, ensuring information sticks and sparks a desire to learn more.

Beyond the Bingo Bonanza:

• Inclusive Classroom: Our Written Bingo Game is a fantastic tool to promote inclusivity and knowledge sharing within your classroom. Students can work together to answer questions, fostering collaboration and a supportive learning environment.
• Fostering Critical Thinking: The carefully crafted questions encourage students to think critically and analyze information, developing essential skills that extend far beyond Black History Month.

Make Black History Month Memorable!

Our Written Bingo Game is the perfect way to celebrate Black History Month in a way that's both fun and educational. Order yours today and create a learning experience your students won't forget!

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This Four Corners Game is a fun, no-prep activity you can use to review the homophones "there" "their" and "they're" that your students will LOVE! They will love moving around the room as you click through the 40 fill-in-the-blank sentences. I’ve found that my students confuse these words and, as a result, their writing is hard to understand. You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to test their knowledge, get exposure to sentence examples, and even learn something new! This is an activity I use in my classroom every year and I know your students will enjoy it as much as my students do! Check out my other Four Corners Games here!

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 40 Fill-in-the Blank Sentences

• 40 Slide Answer Key

• 4 Printable Classroom Signs

• Definition of Terms (Mini-Lesson)

STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR USING THIS RESOURCE

First, review the three terms using the Mini-Lesson slide with examples.

Then, after reading each sentence on the board, move to the side of the room labeled “THERE,” “THEIR,” or “THEY'RE” depending on which word you think should fill the blank. There's an additional fun emoji slide for students who are unsure of the answer!

REFLECTION:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at writing without confusing using these homophones after being exposed to this high-quality kinesthetic review!

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7 Super Bowl Word Puzzles that incorporate language into the ELA classroom. Includes: Word Search Crossword Criss Cross Word Match Compound Words Super Bowl Silly Sayings (Alliteration) 2 Mazes (no ELA content) Adjectives and Adverbs Super Bowl Story Answers for mazes and puzzles Fun for Super Bowl week ELA students!

Are you looking to make reviewing figurative language fun? Do you want your students to be engaged and motivated to learn? Then download this BUNDLE Similes Onomatopoeia and Alliteration a Figurative Language Activity! Well suited for the Language Arts or ELL classroom, your students will be having so much fun they will forget they are learning!

Students roll a die and find the corresponding instructions to create their own sentences using figurative language! The first one to complete a row or column wins the game! Can be played virtually or in-class - Virtual dice included! This activity can be played repeatedly as each game is unique. Laminate your gameboards and they can be used for years.

✔ Figurative Language covered in this activity: onomatopoeia, alliteration, similes, and metaphors.

✔ Each resource includes:

• Instructions
• Google docs digital/online gameboard (with a link to a digital single die roller on Youtube)
• Printable in-class game board (you will need an individual die for each group)
• 27 unique questions (and 3 “Take A Break” spots)
• ‘Answer Sheet’ for students to write their sentences
• Terms of Use

✔Examples:

• Write a simile using a color
• Write a metaphor about the weather
• Finish this metaphor: “Today, school was….”
• Finish this simile: “The test was…..”

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Are you looking to make reviewing similes and metaphors fun? Do your students struggle to create descriptive figurative language? Then download this no prep Onomatopoeia, Oxymoron, Similes and MORE Activity BUNDLE!

Kids will be engaged and motivated to play this individual or team-building dice game. Well suited for the Language Arts or ELL classroom, your students will be having so much fun they will forget they are learning!

In this no prep activity, students roll a die find the corresponding instructions, and create their own sentences using onomatopoeia, oxymorons, personification, alliteration, hyperbole, similes, or metaphors! The first one to complete a row or column wins the game! Virtual dice included!

**You are receiving 3 different games but they can be played over and over again as each roll of the die provides students with new sentences to write! This truly is all you need to keep your students engaged and motivated to practice creating their own sentences using figurative language.

✔This resource includes:

• Instructions
• Google docs digital/online gameboard (with a link to a digital single die roller on Youtube)
• Printable in-class game board (you will need an individual die for each group)
• 79 unique questions (and 9 “Take A Break” spots) across 3 different game boards
• ‘Answer Sheet’ for students to write their sentences
• Terms of Use

✔Examples:

• Use onomatopoeia to describe an excited dog.
• Write an alliteration about the beach.
• Use hyperbole to describe someone’s looks.
• Use an oxymoron in a sentence about food.
• Use personification in a sentence about an animal.
• Write a simile using 'mad'.
• Finish this metaphor, "Today, school was....."

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Are you looking to make reviewing figurative language fun? Do you want to engage and motivate your students in their writing? Then download this no prep Alliteration, Onomatopoeia, Similes, and Metaphors Activity! With this individual or team-building dice game, your students will be having so much fun they will forget they are learning!

To play, students roll a die and find the corresponding instructions. Then, they create their own sentences using figurative language! The first student to complete a row or column wins the game! Can be played virtually or in-class. Virtual dice included! These game boards can be used repeatedly as every game is unique. Print and laminate the gameboards and you can reuse this for years.

✔This resource includes:

• Instructions
• Google docs digital/online gameboard (with a link to a digital single die roller on Youtube)
• Printable in-class game board (you will need an individual die for each group)
• 27 unique questions (and 3 “Take A Break” spots)
• ‘Answer Sheet’ for students to write their sentences
• Terms of Use

✔Examples:

• Write a sentence about a bird using onomatopoeia
• Write an alliteration about school using “R”
• Write a simile about a party
• Write a metaphor about your hobby

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• SIMILES Choice Board, Student Checklist, Rubric, 48 Similes w/ definitions
• METAPHORS Choice Board, Checklist, Rubric, Metaphors w definition
• Homophones Choice Board 
• Digital Grammar Practice - ALL ABOUT ANIMALS - Walruses
• Digital Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Practice - ALL ABOUT ANIMALS - Gorillas

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Do you want to motivate and engage your students when reviewing similes and metaphors? Do your students struggle to create descriptive figurative language? Then download this no prep Similes and Metaphors Activity! Well suited for the Language Arts or ELL classroom, your students will have so much fun with these dice games that they will forget they are learning!

In this game, students roll a die and find the corresponding instructions. Then, they create their own sentences using similes or metaphors. The first one to complete a row or column wins the game! This activity can be played virtually or in class as virtual dice are included. The best part? These game boards can be used repeatedly as every game is unique. Print and laminate the gameboards and you can reuse this for years.

✔This resource includes:

• Instructions
• Google docs digital/online gameboard (with a link to a digital single die roller on Youtube)
• Printable in-class game board (you will need an individual die for each group)
• 27 unique questions (and 3 “Take A Break” spots)
• ‘Answer Sheet’ for students to write their sentences
• Terms of Use

✔Examples:

• Write a simile using a color
• Write a metaphor about the weather
• Finish this metaphor: “Today, school was….”
• Finish this simile: “The test was…..”

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Christmas Writing Around the World: An Interactive Experience for Year 3-6 Students

"Christmas Writing Around the World" is a fun, interactive map tool designed to immerse students in the festive traditions of Christmas from various global perspectives. This engaging digital experience allows students to explore and discover Christmas traditions from six countries: Australia, USA, Canada, Mexico, France, and the UK.

This simple Christmas activity lets students click on the markers scattered around these countries, revealing a story from the perspective of a child in that specific location. Each story details their unique Christmas traditions, foods, and other special aspects of their holiday celebration, including what the weather is like during Christmas. Students will get to learn about the warm, sunny Christmas in Australia, the snowy festivities in Canada, and the charming customs in Mexico, France, the USA, and the UK.

As they navigate the map, students can zoom in and out, making the experience more interactive and engaging. Each click reveals a vivid and authentic account of Christmas celebrations, allowing students to compare and contrast different cultural practices and understand the diversity of holiday traditions around the world.

To use this resource, simply download the HTML file and either upload it to the students' drive for individual exploration or present it as a whole-class activity. The texts are easy to read for Year 3-6 students, making it the perfect introduction for a project, study, or for comprehension questions.

This activity serves as an excellent introduction to recount writing, providing students with inspiring examples for their back-to-school holiday writing projects. By reading these captivating stories, students can learn how to structure their own recounts, incorporating details about traditions, foods, and special moments.

"Christmas Writing Around the World" not only broadens students' cultural understanding but also enhances their global awareness and recount writing skills. They will delight in the colourful tales of Christmas celebrations from around the world, making it a memorable and enjoyable learning experience that brings the joy and spirit of Christmas into the classroom.

Features:

• Interactive Map: Students can navigate a digital globe, zooming in and out to explore different countries and their Christmas traditions.
• Clickable Markers: Each marker on the map reveals a story from the perspective of a child in that specific location.
• Cultural Insights: Stories include details about unique Christmas traditions, foods, and special aspects of holiday celebrations, including the weather during Christmas.
• Global Perspectives: Learn about Christmas in warm, sunny Australia, snowy Canada, and the charming customs of Mexico, France, the USA, and the UK.
• Easy to Read Texts: Designed for Year 3-6 students, the texts are simple and engaging, making it accessible for young readers.
• Recount Writing Introduction: Provides excellent examples for students to learn how to structure recounts, perfect for back-to-school holiday writing projects.
• Broadens Cultural Understanding: Enhances students' global awareness by exposing them to diverse holiday traditions.
• Flexible Usage: Simply download the HTML file and either upload it to the students' drive for individual exploration or present it as a whole-class activity.

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Looking to heat up your persuasive writing lessons? Need your students to further develop their critical thinking skills when developing arguments? Look no further to than Persuasive Writing Hot Seat to spice up your lessons!

With over 30 topics, your students will be challenged to come up with 3 arguments to support the persuasive writing topic... whether they agree or not! These simple persuasive writing topics are perfect to get your students mind tickings, their critical thinking skills activated and foster a healthy sense of competition!

You will receive:

Persuasive Writing Hot Seat Powerpoint Presentation

A Powerpoint presentation of the Persuasive Writing Hot Seat game so you can use this as a whole class activity. You could play with mini whiteboards, put one student at a time in the 'hot seat' or put on a timer to see who comes up with 3 good arguments first. This could be a great warm up for your persuasive writing lessons!

Persuasive Writing Hot Seat Task Cards

Integrate these Persuasive Writing Hot Seat Task Cards seamlessly into your literacy rotations or as a warm up for your persuasive writing lessons! These cards are completely versatile for you to play 'hot seat' however best suits your class.

Enhance your persuasive writing lessons with 'hot seat' and watch the spirit of debate come alive!

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Original Size: 14 x 8.5 in or 36 x 22 cm

This is a fun resource to be used on the first day of school and the last day of school. With key information, kids would be able to see how much they have grown and how much things have changed in 10 months!

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The Nigh Elf- A holiday themed Mad Lib for practicing Nouns, Verbs, and adjectives.

Bring out the Halloween spirit in your classroom with this Roll a Monster Story resource. Perfect for creative writing activities, students roll dice to craft unique stories while meeting writing standards. This resource is ideal for 5th-12th grade!

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What's Included

• Pre-Filled Roll a Monster Story Board
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• Story Planning Board
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• Editable Rubric in Google Sheets

Directions

Step 1: Roll the Dice

Begin by rolling the dice to determine the key components of your story. Use the chart below to match each dice roll to the corresponding element for your story. Record your results:

1. Monster Type (e.g., Alien, Ghost, Dragon, etc.)
2. Monster Appearance (e.g., Glowing red eyes, Slimy, Multiple heads, etc.)
3. Monster Power (e.g., Telepathy, Fire-breathing, etc.)
4. Monster Weakness (e.g., Bright light, Water, etc.)
5. Story Setting (e.g., Haunted mansion, Spaceship, Ancient cave, etc.)
6. Plot Twist (e.g., The monster is friendly, The monster needs help, etc.)

After rolling, students will have a list of elements to include in their story.

Step 2: Plan The Story

Now that students have their monster’s characteristics, setting, and plot twist, they will take a moment to brainstorm how these elements will work together in your narrative. Students should think about:

• How does the setting affect the story's tone or mood?
• What motivates your monster? What challenges will the monster face?
• How can the plot twist surprise or change the direction of the story?

Create a brief outline, if needed, to help organize your ideas.

Step 3: Write The Story

Using the elements from their dice rolls, students begin writing their story. They should make sure their narrative has a clear beginning, middle, and end. As they write, students will focus on the following:

• Incorporate all of the rolled elements into the story in a meaningful way. For example, if your monster has a weakness to water, this should play an important role in the plot.
• Use vivid descriptions to bring your monster, setting, and events to life.
• Develop your characters (including the monster!) by giving them motivations and emotions that will drive the story.
• Remember the plot twist—use it to surprise your reader and add depth to your story.

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Are you an AVID or English teacher? Need to explain the difference between argument and persuasion to middle or high school students? In this product you will find 6 explanations that show the difference between argumentative and persuasive writing. After teaching students the differences, they will have the chance to practice what they learned with the This or That game where students will read different text examples and have to decide which ones are persuasive or argumentative.

What do you get?

• 5 teach slides
• 6 this or that game slides (3 for each persuasion and argumentative types of writing)
• 6 circled answer slides

Use For:

• essay writing, Framework Friday, AVID, ELA, and more!

This or That Directions:

• Each slide you will be looking for either argumentative or persuasive sentences that match the titles of the slide.
• Decide which of the sentences is correct and either hold up a thumb or 2 fingers to show your answer.

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This Halloween-themed Spanish vocabulary game is perfect for practicing quick thinking and Spanish fluency. Students will have 1 minute to come up with answers to fun prompts like Halloween costumes, animals, and foods. This Spanish Think Fast activity is ideal for classroom warm-ups, brain breaks, or holiday-themed lessons!

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What's Included

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Directions

• A timer will be set for 1 minute total.

• Each answer is one point. Most points wins!

• Examples: 3 things that are orange, 3 things a witch might have, 3 Halloween animals

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ELA Ethos, Pathos, Logos Game - Rhetorical Appeals Stand Up Sit Down Activity: Persuasive writing is an essential part of the ELA and AVID curriculum! Before students can successfully write their persuasive writing pieces, they need to understand the concepts of persuasive language. Make teaching ethos, pathos, and logos fun and engaging with these teach slides and rhetorical appeals game!

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What's Included

• 4 teach slides which go over the definitions and offer examples of pathos, ethos and logos
• 20 stand up sit down game slides
• 20 answer slides behind each game slide
• 1 editable template to make your own OR allow students to make their own
• comes in Powerpoint and Google Slides

Directions

• Read each sentence out loud.

• Students either stand or sit for the correct rhetorical triangle (pathos, ethos, or logos.)

• Consider setting a short timer or giving points for even more of a challenge!

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AVID Spring 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 spring-themed scenes.
• Revisit and discuss the essential questions at the end.

What's Included:

• Essential questions slide
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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..."

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Looking for a fun way to engage your students? Look no further. Our Parts of Speech Escape Room has students going through all 8 parts of speech recognizing definitions, examples, and usage. This is a group activity which provides an excellent review for an exam or simply as a review.