Less than $5 6th Grade English Language Arts Games

Ready to spice up your lessons on Shakespeare’s plays?

Imagine your students passionately delivering lines like, “Thou art a boil, a plague sore, an embossed carbuncle!” Yep, we’re talking about Shakespearean insults, and this printable game is the ultimate way to engage middle and high schoolers while teaching the Bard’s wit and wordplay!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR HOMESCHOOL:

Interactive Learning: Your students will dive headfirst into Shakespearean language through fun, competitive “duels.”

Drama Meets Creativity: They’ll use accents, gestures, and all the flair to bring the insults to life.

No Prep Required: Just print, set up, and let the hilarity unfold!

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

A list of 50 Shakespearean insults to fuel the duels.

Game instructions for individual battles, team play, and improv scenarios (perfect for all group sizes!).

Creative variations like freestyle duels, skit-making, and improv challenges.

NO Prep- just print and play! Easy setup for classrooms, drama clubs, or homeschool groups.

HOW IT WORKS:

Pair Up or Team Up: Students get their insults ready.

The Duel Begins: With dramatic flair, they throw Shakespearean shade at their opponent.

Audience Votes: The most creative and theatrical delivery wins!

Crown a Champion: Continue the duels until the Shakespearean Insult Champion reigns supreme.

PERFECT FOR:

Literature and drama classes studying Shakespeare plays

Icebreakers or fun review days

Homeschool co-ops looking for creative language activities

LOOKING FOR MORE SHAKESPEARE ACTIVITIES?

Check out the Shakespeare Insults Activity Pack.

Both resources are also included in the Shakespeare Insults Activity and Game bundle so you can save on both!

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-Jennifer

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Are you looking for an easy way to incorporate more games into your instruction? Grab this editable Jeopardy game board template to effortlessly create custom jeopardy-style games to help students prepare for a test, review previously taught information, or even introduce new topics. Available in both PowerPoint & Google Slides™ formats. 

Who doesn’t love a game with a little friendly competition? Students from elementary through high school (and even adults) will love playing this jeopardy-style game. I know you’ll love it too, with so many ways to play (whole group, small group, independent practice), an infinite amount of topics to choose from, and endless amounts of games to create, all for the price of a cup of coffee. 

I’ve done the hard work for you. No need to go through the hassle of designing the slides or setting up any links; this resource is pre-linked and ready to go! Choose the categories and edit the questions and answers to fit your content area. It’s that easy!

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This resource is for the five-category game board template. If you’d like a template for 3, 4, or 6 categories, click the resources below:

-Editable 3 Category Jeopardy-style Game Board Template

-Editable 4 Category Jeopardy-style Game Board Template

-Editable 6 Category Jeopardy-style Game Board Template

Want them all? Save big by purchasing the bundle with all four game board templates!  

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Includes:

★ Editable PowerPoint Jeopardy game board template with scoreboard

★ Editable Google Slides™ Jeopardy game board template

★ Option for Final Jeopardy & daily double (with instructions)

★ Editable answer key document 

★ Teacher's guide with directions, tips & ways to play

★ Editable question planning template

★ Editable slides with game rules and directions to present to students

★ Student recording sheets

★ Printable scoreboard & question tracker (best for Google Slides™ version)

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Who should buy this?

Buy this if you’re a creative teacher looking to increase engagement in your classroom and want to get students excited about learning! This resource is perfect for you if you know you don’t have the time to format, design, link, and animate a game board, but you want to quickly create customizable review games that align with what you’re teaching.  

Do not buy this product if you’re looking for a game that already has the questions created for you. If you’re looking for that, you may like one of these resources:

-3rd-grade Math Review Jeopardy Game

-4th-grade Math Review Jeopardy Game

-5th-grade Math Review Jeopardy Game

-Fractions Math Review Jeopardy Game

Do I need to have advanced PowerPoint skills to use this product?

NOPE! I’ve done the hard part on my end—no need to fret over formatting, linking, animating, and designing the game board. All you need to do is type the questions and answers in the text boxes on each slide. 

Can I sell the game I create with this template on TeachShare?

No, this product is for personal/classroom use only. You can create an endless number of games for yourself and your classroom, but you cannot resell the game using this template. 

A commercial use template is coming soon. Follow me to be the first to know when it is available! 

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WHY BUY THIS?

Aren’t we all a little more engaged when material is presented to us in a fun way? Turning a simple worksheet or practice test into a review game captures students’ attention and increases their motivation to participate. If your classroom is anything like mine, you know that behavior problems are minimal when student engagement is high. 

With this customizable game board, you can turn any worksheet, practice test, or topic into an irresistible game that students are begging you to play.

I know it can be nearly impossible to find pre made review games that perfectly align with your curriculum.  

Let’s say you're a 4th-grade teacher using the Bridges math curriculum and want to review for the unit 3 math test at the end of the week. 

The odds of finding a review game for this specific test on TeachShare are pretty slim, so save the time spent searching for something and create a game yourself. 

This editable template allows you to create a jeopardy-style review game to match exactly what you want students to learn and practice. Just divide the material into the main categories and input the questions and answers into the game board. BOOM, it’s ready to play! 

I’ve even included a question planning template and step-by-step instructions to make the planning process even easier for you!

The options are endless. Create as many different games as you want and play them for years to come. 

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What's editable?

• Game title on the main slide
• Final jeopardy button in the top right corner (keep, delete, or edit text)
• Placement or use of the Daily Double button
• Category titles on the main slide and question/answer slides
• Main text on each slide to type in questions/answers or add images

What’s not editable?

• Point values
• Slide background and colors
• Homescreen & scoreboard icons
• Answer button 

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How does it work?

• Play in presentation mode.
• Click on the point value category box to go to the question.
• Click on the answer box to view the answer.
• Click on the star icon to go to the scoreboard. (PPTX version only)
• Click on the home icon to return to the main slide.
• Category boxes fade after clicking to keep track of previously answered questions.  (PPTX version only)
• Use the scoreboard to keep track of the score for up to 6 teams. Just click on the numbers to update the score. (PPTX version only)

Please note that the scoreboard feature and the question boxes fading after clicking are unavailable in Google Slides™. I’ve included a printable question tracker and scoreboard if you use the Google Slides™ version.

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What's included?

• Editable Jeopardy game board template (PPTX & Google Slides™ )

  • Five categories with 5 question & answer slides per category
  • Final jeopardy button (removable) with final jeopardy question & answer slides
  • Moveable Daily Double button 
  • Pre-linked editable slides 
  • Home screen slide pre-linked to questions
  • Scoreboard slide (PPTX version only)
  • Slides with getting started, how to use,  game rules, and directions

• Editable student recording sheets (type in the specific category titles)

• Editable answer key (create a one-page guide with the questions and answers). 

• Question planning template (make planning easy!)

• Printable question tracker & scoreboard (for Google Slides™ version)

• PDF with step-by-step instructions, game directions, rules, and tips/ideas for increased engagement. 

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WAYS TO USE Jeopardy Game in your classroom

• Whole group instruction/review
• Small group
• Test Prep
• Centers
• End-of-year review
• Test prior knowledge
• Introduce a new topic
• Reteaching review
• Formative assessment
• Teamwork building activity
• Play on teams
• In-person learning
• Virtual learning/distance learning
• Independent learning
• Extension activity: allow students to create a jeopardy game in Google Slides™.

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Test your reading comprehension of the eighteenth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: No Brainer with this hilarious 54-question multiple-choice self-checking digital game - complete with a mystery puzzle!

Students must acquire and read the eighteenth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. After students read the book, they are ready to play the game! It's simple: click the link to access the game. The game gives you audio instructions and guides you. Read the question and choose the answer! You will know right away if you got the answer correct. Throughout the game, you will slowly reveal a secret mystery puzzle - see if you can guess the picture before the game ends! The game should take 15-30 minutes depending on the player's reading level.

What's Included?

• 54-multiple choice question self-checking digital game
• built-in mystery puzzle
• Printable Certificate of Completion PDF

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Studying The Giver by Lois Lowry? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 5 vocabulary crossword puzzles by chapters . Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Pairs great with The Giver Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes. Comes complete with answer key.

Need More Materials The Giver?

The Giver Introduction Power Point

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Fun and educational Halloween vocabulary bingo game. Riddles to play in speech therapy or at your holiday classroom Halloween party.

You'll get a PDF file of 31 pages ( 30 bingo riddle cards + list of words used )

Thank you.

Fun puzzles and worksheets to help you teach figurative language. Covers 24 animal AS ... AS similes. Low prep.

Contains:

♣ 4 trimino puzzles (2 in B&W and 2 in colour)

♣ 2 recording sheets

♣ 2 worksheets

♣ keys

What is trimino (triomino) puzzle and how to use it:

• similar to domino BUT trimino cards have a triangular shape
• INSTRUCTIONS:
• Simply cut up the puzzle pieces and let your pupils put them back together. The resultant shape is that of a star.
• Students need to match the similes with the correct picture.
• You can print out a few puzzles and turn it into a competition. Whoever resolves the puzzle first, wins. It can be also played in teams.
• I highly recommend printing the black & white trimino puzzles on different coloured papers. You won't get them accidentally mixed-up.

Materials in this product go nicely together and complement each other:

◘ trimino puzzles are a great introduction into new vocabulary

◘ recording sheets are perfect for keeping track of new vocabulary, students practice writing

◘ worksheets focus on meaning, students get a taste of how similes are used in real life situations

They can also be used separately. My fast finishers LOVE trimino puzzles. Triminoes are great for centres too.

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• If your students struggle writing compound or complex sentences...
• If you want them to level up on revising & editing sections on state or district tests (commas, ya'll... tested SO OFTEN)...
• If you want them to fully and completely understand how to use a comma in all situations...
• AND you don't want to force them to do it...

DO IT WITH SENTENCE BURGERS!

By taking something they already understand and combining it with a manipulative made for ELA, you've got Sentence Burgers.

I've included many variations on this for:

• Independent work
• Group work
• Paired learning
• Whole class interaction

Through fun templates, opportunities for increased complex thinking as well as ways for teachers to measure learning through leveled/scaffolded practice and assessments.

Make Sentence Burgers the BEST and LAST way you teach compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences through FUN LEARNING

included:

- PDF (53 pages includes 20+ pages of templates + student reference pages)

-PowerPoint Lesson (11 slides)

-Google Quizzes (4 links)

- Practice Pages (4 areas in PDF)

- Quizzes (4 areas - replicated on Google Quizzes)

- Pics of completed templates (in folder)

Looking for a way to ditch the boring flashcards and make learning vocabulary EXCITING?

Guess It Right is the revolutionary card game that transforms vocabulary building into an interactive adventure. Packed with 100 unique cards featuring a variety of objects, this game is designed to supercharge your word bank and take your descriptive language skills to the next level.

Here's how Guess It Right benefits students:

• Engaging & Interactive: Forget rote memorization! Guess It Right uses a dynamic gameplay format that keeps students engaged and eager to learn.
• Vocabulary Expansion: With a wide range of objects on each card, students are exposed to a diverse set of words, actively expanding their vocabulary.
• Descriptive Language Powerhouse: The game encourages players to think creatively and use descriptive language to convey clues, strengthening their communication skills.
• Social Learning Fun: Whether playing with friends, family, or classmates, Guess It Right fosters a fun and interactive learning environment, making vocabulary building a social activity.
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Say goodbye to dull vocabulary drills and hello to an unforgettable learning experience!

Order your copy of Guess It Right today and watch your vocabulary soar while having a blast in the process!

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FREE! Decipher the context clues and symbols to figure out the words to famous Christmas movie titles, such as: Elf Night Before Christmas Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Santa Claus is Coming to Town Frosty the Snowman Nutcracker Home Alone White Christmas Little Drummer Boy Polar Express Plus, have fun writing your own inferencing and logic Christmas movie puzzle at the end. Fun activity for small/whole group with colorful illustrations and Answer Key (at end).

These are fake Instagram posts that have pictures of activities. One post shows the activity happening in the present and the other post shows the activity either finished or happening in the past. The teacher will need to cut out the Instagram posts and the text boxes. Then the students will need to place the descriptions (inside the text boxes) with the correct Instagram post. The majority of the practice with this activity is focused on past tense, but there is also present and future tense.

**An extension for the activity is to have the students underline and identify the verb that shows the tense of the sentence.**

This can be used for multiple grade levels and would be a great support activity for upper elementary and middle school students who need practice with verb tenses (especially past tense).

I hope you enjoy it. Please rate and review.

A BOOM Cards™ Escape Room Activity about the German Blitz on Britain towards the beginning of World War II. The self-marking, NO PREP activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.

Included in this resource:

• A PDF with a link to the BOOM Cards™ Activity

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This resource is great for:

• Distance learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Team building lessons
• Emergency sub plans
• Reading interventions

Ideal for distance learning, the activity can be completed on tablets, phones or computers.

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For first time BOOM Card™ users, the resource comes with an explanation of how to assign the cards to your class, and has lots of useful links to support you using the activity.

In Task 1 students will read an informational text about the Blitz on Britain and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.

In Task 2 students will complete a crossword puzzle by answering ten questions. Answering these questions correctly will reveal some hidden letters which need to be unscrambled to reveal the second word.

In Task 3 students will sort 27 timeline task cards about World War II, putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their third word will be revealed.

In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word. All of the BOOM Cards™ activities are self-marking.

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Vocabulary Printable Game | Roll a Word Activity | Freebie: Student can use this roll a vocabulary word game in centers, for test prep, homework, small groups, tutoring, homeschool and so much more! AVID teachers can use the SAT/ACT vocabulary words found in our AVID Vocabulary bundle to practice their vocabulary skills!

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✨AVID Vocabulary Bundle✨

What's Included

• 1 Roll a Word Vocabulary PDF Game Board

Directions

• Students roll the dice and then choose a word from their vocabulary list.
• Then follow the directions to practice the word.

Click HERE to see our other AVID resources!

Halloween vocabulary - 30 ESL Halloween speaking prompt question cards

Want your students to use their HALLOWEEN vocabulary in fun and meaningful conversations? This LOW PREP activity is a fun way to encourage your students to speak more to each other about Halloween traditions and holiday fun. This resource is suitable for any curriculum in which English is the language spoken, and will work best for students in 3rd to 12th grade.

You can use these cards after learning specific vocabulary for Halloween during the month of October or as a fun interactive activity on a day when you want to just focus on speaking and reviewing vocabulary in a different way.

All cards are visually stimulating and feature a circle to punch out in the upper left corner so that you can print, laminate, cut out, punch holes and hook the cards together with a ring. Using these cards this way makes it easy to pull them out year after year to use as NO PREP speaking activities. A pdf with only one card per page is included for easy projection when you don't want to print.

Included:

➤ 30 color speaking prompt cards

➤ 30 black and white speaking prompt cards

➤ 9 ways to use these cards

➤ Easy to project file for whole class activity

➤ Scoot activity instructions

➤ Scoot student recording sheet

This resource is included in my ESL - ELL speaking, listening, writing activities and games - Growing bundle.

You can receive 20% off your purchase of $20 or more with my Build Your Own Bundle option! No sale items or other already discounted bundles can be included. Click here for more resources in English.

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Looking for a fun activity that promotes kindness and respect in your classroom? Check out this printable Kindness Flipbook that is just perfect for World Kindness Day or the Week of Respect. This flip book includes 4 mini-design pages featuring short and creative activities on the following topics:

1. Choose Kindness

2. Be Kind to Yourself

3. #BeKind

4. Spread Kindness

Have students create this flip book, then let them keep it in their folders so they can use it after testing or whenever they finish work early. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull this sheet out as students return from break for an easy and engaging activity.

This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and go! This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, but it only requires 1 sheet for the entire flip book!

Simply cut, glue or staple the flaps and your students have an amazing activity that they can color and design at their fingertips.

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

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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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Look no further for a great word search featuring the characters of Divergent! This product can be used as a character review for a quiz or test, homework, a flex activity, or even a substitute plan. Kids love puzzles and word searches are a great way to improve spelling while having fun.

**Word Search is included both in color and in black and white.**

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Step right up and test your word-finding skills with this exciting Carnival Word Search! The carnival is in town, and it's filled with all sorts of fun and excitement. Can you find all the words hidden in this Carnival Word Search puzzle that describe the amazing things you might see, hear, and taste at the carnival?

In Carnival Word Search, the words might be hidden horizontally, vertically, or even diagonally. Once you find a word, circle it and see how many more you can discover!

This fun and challenging puzzle is perfect for any Grade 3 student who loves word games and carnivals. So, grab your pencil and get ready for a Carnival Word Search adventure!

Additional Points to Consider:

Word List: Be sure to include a clear and easy-to-read word list with the puzzle.

Difficulty: Keep the puzzle appropriate for Grade 3 by using simple words and a grid size that's not too overwhelming.

This Human Body Systems reading informational text scavenger hunt lesson is an engaging cross-curricular activity that incorporates reading comprehension, informational text, citing text evidence and critical thinking skills. This fun front-loading lesson includes 10 short reading passages and a final mystery word that students must unscramble. Each card reveals a new code word. The correct code words are not only found on a different card but also must be found IN the reading passage.

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Topics Include:

► Circulatory System

► Excretory System

► Digestive System

► Respiratory System

► Muscular System

► Skeletal System

► Nervous System

► Immune System

► Endocrine System

► Integumentary System

With This Product You'll Get:

⭐ 10 reading passages

⭐ 10 Question Trails

⭐ Student Recording Sheet

⭐ Student Directions

⭐ Teacher Directions

⭐ Teacher Answer Key

This fun front-loading lesson includes 10 short reading passages and a final mystery word that students must unscramble. Each card reveals a new code word. The correct code words are not only found on a different card but also must be found IN the reading passage.

⚠️ CAUTION: Should you choose to use the activity as a review activity, the questions would be too easy and the completion time would be too quick. Therefore, I highly encourage this activity to introduce a new unit.

How does it work?

Students choose a reading card to start at and may start at ANY card. They read the passage and look at the question at the bottom labeled “code word”. The code word for THAT card number will lead them to a different card. But here’s the catch… students will NOT know where to find the answer so they will have to visit, skim, browse and revisit the clue cards and reading passages several times to find the answer they are seeking. (The more times they read or skim, the greater the chances of the info sinking in!)

Is it still a scavenger hunt?

It sure is! Students are roaming around the room hunting for answers. With large groups it’s often too hard to hide clues without the first group giving away the location once a clue has been found. This format ensures that ALL students can participate, and the “answers” will not be revealed by students who “finish” first.

You can hang the cards on the wall, scatter them on the floor, place them on desks, hide them or use as stations. How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you.

Students can work in pairs (or individually) and race to complete 10 questions, secret word and secret code. A friendly competition always increases engagement.

Skills Included:

✓ Reading Comprehension

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✓ Citing Evidence

✓ Problem Solving

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★ Active Learning

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How to use this:

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Engage Your Students with this Fact vs Opinion game based on Texas History and Geography

What is among us? Both fact and opinion tell us that Texas history and geography are among us! What else is among us? Unlimited replay is among us! This is the best Texas history and Geography fact and opinion Among Us game experience on the platform! This ELA review of fact vs opinion encourages learners to apply their knowledge of Texas history and geography in an exciting game format to offer a truly unique learning adventure! Elevate your teaching toolkit with this fun, engaging, and educational game where learners try to beat the clock to distinguish fact from opinion using TEKS-aligned Texas history and geography topics.

Modeled after the popular interactive game Among Us (but not affiliated), learners are presented with a set of facts and one opinion. They have just 60 seconds to identify the "imposter" sentence—the one that is an opinion. With each correct answer, learners earn points, and the faster they respond, the more points they accumulate. But watch out! Incorrect answers will cost them points. This 10-minute Texas history and geography fact or opinion game is perfect for morning warm-ups or a midday energy boost, making learning history and geography both fun and effective. As an added bonus, fact and opinion game offers an unlimited replay option that allows learners to replay the game multiple times and receive a different set of questions every time.

If you like this, you'll love the comprehensive Texas History and Geography Jeopardy-style game that provides an engaging end-of-term review of the people, places, and events that shaped Texas history.

Curious? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of Think Fast games. The preview version is for illustrative purposes only. Please refer to the thumbnails on this page to see an example of this game's content.

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It's Comprehensive:

• Native Americans
• People in Texas History (Past and Present)
• Texas Independence
• State Symbols
• Cities and Towns
• Economy
• Laws
• Fun/Interesting Facts

Basic Features:

• Aligned to TEKS, STAAR, and CCCS.
• A single-player game that can be played online or offline. Can also be used for classroom review.
• Among Us Crewmate Clipart: That ESL Teacher.
• Automatic scoring and self-correcting answer key. Learners will earn points for correct answers and lose points for incorrect answers.
• Unlimited Replay option: Questions are randomly selected from a pool. Possible answer choices are shuffled. This combination makes it possible to produce a unique quiz with each replay attempt. In addition, new questions will be added to the pool periodically to keep the pool robust.
• Learners are presented with 10 questions out of a pool of over 80, ensuring it's never the same game twice! They can play as often as you allow.
• Learners are acknowledged by the name they entered when launching the game.
• No Prep: Automatic scoring and answer key. Open/send the link and go!
• Remediation for incorrect responses.
• Replay option: Questions are randomly selected from a pool. Possible answer choices are shuffled. This combination makes it possible to produce a unique quiz with each replay attempt.
• Copyright-friendly audio.
• No macros = play on any device.
• Google account is not required!
• Average duration: 10 minutes = Perfect for a quick refresher or energizer.

What to Expect:

You'll receive a zip file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how to download the game to play offline. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

Help Me Get Better:

If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.

If you would like to see additional examples or have suggestions for other uses/topics, please let me know.

Are you looking to build classroom community? Do you want to learn about your students? Then download this no-prep Back to School Getting to Know You Activity for Middle School Students! With this resource, students will be given instructions on how to make a line in various fun ways. They must use teamwork, talk with each other, sometimes communicate without talking, and rearrange themselves according to the prompt. Perfect for BACK TO SCHOOL or for BRAIN BREAKS throughout the year!

Examples:

Line Up....

• In order of how many shoes you have.
• Based on how many times you have checked social media today (from fewest to most).
• In order of how many hours of sleep you get on a school night.
• In alphabetical order of your favorite color.
• And so many more!!

➟ How can I use this resource?

• As a back-to-school activity
• Mid-year to build community
• As a class warm-up or for the last few minutes of class
• For a class party! Students will love this game!

➟ This resource includes:

• Instructions
• 50 unique prompts for lining up
• Both a virtual game (project on white board) or printable (teacher reads prompts)
• Terms of Use

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