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Today in History Daily Warm-Up - 1st Semester Bundle

By José Guzmán

Today in History Daily Warm-Up Instructions:

Image Observation:

Display a historical image related to the day's date or a significant event in history.

Instruct students to carefully observe the details in the image without providing any background information.

Individual Inference:

Ask students to individually jot down their inferences about what they think might be happening in the image.

Encourage them to consider details such as clothing, setting, facial expressions, and any other relevant visual cues.

Partner Discussion:

Pair up students and have them share their individual inferences with their partners.

Prompt partners to discuss and compare their interpretations, encouraging them to consider different perspectives.

Collaborative Inference:

Bring the class back together and facilitate a collaborative discussion.

Select a few pairs to share their inferences with the entire class.

Encourage students to consider diverse interpretations and discuss any common themes or differences in their observations.

Historical Context:

After the collaborative discussion, provide some historical context or information about the image.

Discuss how the actual events align or differ from the students' inferences.

Benefits for Students:

Critical Thinking Skills:

Analyzing historical images promotes critical thinking as students must observe details, make connections, and draw conclusions.

Inference and Interpretation:

Making inferences based on visual cues enhances students' ability to interpret information and think beyond the surface.

Collaborative Learning:

Partner and class discussions foster collaborative learning, allowing students to share and refine their ideas through dialogue.

Engagement with History:

Connecting historical events to visual stimuli makes history more tangible and relatable for students, increasing their interest and engagement.

Communication Skills:

Sharing inferences with partners and the class improves communication skills and helps students articulate their thoughts effectively.

Diverse Perspectives:

Encouraging students to consider different interpretations promotes an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helps them understand that history can be viewed from various angles.

Contextual Learning:

Providing historical context after the activity solidifies students' understanding, reinforcing the connection between visual stimuli and historical events.

By incorporating this activity into the daily warm-up routine, students can develop a deeper appreciation for history, enhance their analytical skills, and actively engage with the learning process.

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Text Structure Game Activity Slides for Grades 3-5 - Interactive & Printable

By MrsBaileyandHerClass

Looking for an engaging way to reinforce text structure while capturing your students' attention? This Text Structure Interactive Game is the perfect resource for grades 3-5! With 90 fun and educational slides, your students will practice identifying text structure signal words (cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, chronological order, and description) in an interactive, engaging game format.

This resource is versatile and can be used in whole group instruction, small group centers, or as an independent practice game. Encourage collaboration, deepen comprehension, and strengthen writing skills with signal words—all while adding an extra touch of fun to your lessons!

Key Features:

  • Focuses on all 5 text structures (cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, chronological order, and description)
  • Reinforces and reviews text structure signal words
  • Encourages class discussions with highlighted signal words in answer slides
  • Perfect for 3rd-5th grade students
  • Available in PowerPoint and Google Slides formats

What's Included:

  • 1 Review Slide: Reinforces the importance of recognizing text structures.
  • 45 Passage Slides: Each slide contains a short passage for students to determine the text structure.
  • 45 Answer Key Slides: Includes highlighted signal words to promote discussion and support understanding.
  • Printable Signs (#1-4): Great for classroom games or station rotations!

Transform your text structure lessons with this interactive and engaging text structure game, and watch your students excel in identifying key signal words and structures!


I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine!

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Halloween Text Structure Game Slides for Grades 3-5 - Interactive & Printable

By MrsBaileyandHerClass

Looking for a spooktacular way to reinforce text structure while engaging your students this Halloween season? This Halloween Text Structure Interactive Game is the perfect resource for grades 3-5! With 62 fun and educational slides, your students will practice identifying text structure signal words (cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, chronological order, and description) while immersed in a festive Halloween theme.

This resource is versatile and can be used in whole group instruction, small group centers, or even as a fun, interactive game. Encourage collaboration, deepen comprehension, and strengthen writing skills with signal words, all while embracing the Halloween spirit!

Key Features:

  • Engaging Halloween theme to capture students' attention
  • Focus on all 5 text structures (cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, chronological order, and description)
  • Reinforces and reviews text structure signal words
  • Encourages class discussions with highlighted signal words in answer slides
  • Perfect for 3rd-5th grade students
  • Available in PowerPoint and Google Slides formats

What's Included:

  • 1 Review Slide: Reinforces the importance of recognizing text structures.
  • 30 Passage Slides: Each slide contains a short passage for students to determine the text structure.
  • 30 Answer Key Slides: Includes highlighted signal words to promote discussion and support understanding.
  • Halloween-themed printable signs (#1-4): Perfect for classroom games or station rotations!

Transform your text structure lessons with a fun and festive Halloween twist, and watch your students excel in identifying key signal words and structures!

Click here to grab the non-holiday version!


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RL8.6 Advanced Character Perspective Analysis for Middle School Blooms Taxonomy

By TooBookedUp

Elevate your middle school literature classes with our "Advanced Character Perspective Analysis Toolkit." This robust educational resource is expertly designed to deepen students' understanding of narrative perspectives, aligning seamlessly with Bloom's Taxonomy for grades 6-8. It's the perfect blend of rigor and engagement for young literary analysts.

Key Features:

  • Rigorous Alignment with Bloom's Taxonomy: Our toolkit is thoughtfully structured to challenge students at various cognitive levels, from basic comprehension to advanced creation and evaluation, fostering a deeper understanding of literary perspectives.
  • Targeted for Grades 6-8: Tailored to meet the developmental needs of middle school students, this toolkit offers a sophisticated yet accessible approach to character perspective analysis, making it an ideal resource for grades 6-8.
  • Comprehensive 15-Slide Presentation: Included is a detailed 15-slide presentation that reviews key vocabulary and concepts related to character perspectives. This visual and informative tool is perfect for introducing and reinforcing critical literary terms and ideas.
  • Print and Go Format: Designed for ease of use, our toolkit is ready to be implemented in your classroom with minimal preparation. It's a time-saving, print-and-go solution for busy educators.
  • Differentiated Learning Activities: With a variety of engaging activities, our toolkit caters to diverse learning styles and abilities. From group discussions to creative writing exercises, each activity is designed to accommodate different student needs.
  • Inclusive Answer Key: To support educators, our toolkit includes a comprehensive answer key, providing guidance and insights for each activity and discussion point, ensuring clarity and depth in teaching and assessment.
  • Enhances Critical Thinking: By engaging with character perspectives, students develop essential skills in critical thinking, analysis, and empathy, preparing them for more advanced literary studies.

Benefits:

  • Promotes a rigorous understanding of character perspectives in literature
  • Encourages critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Facilitates engaging and interactive learning experiences
  • Supports differentiated instruction with a variety of activities
  • Easy integration into existing middle school literature curriculums

The "Advanced Character Perspective Analysis Toolkit for Middle School" is an indispensable resource for educators seeking to provide a rigorous and comprehensive literary experience. It's an ideal tool for enhancing students' analytical skills and deepening their understanding of narrative perspectives. Transform your literature classes with this essential toolkit!

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The Monsters are Due | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board, Film

By TooBookedUp

Take this week-long ELA unit centered around Rod Serling's classic teleplay, "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" and let the students do the heavy lifting! This resource is tailored specifically for middle school educators looking to inspire and engage students in grades 6-8, but is easily adaptable for other levels.

What’s Included:

  • Engaging Lesson Slides: Jumpstart each lesson with beautifully designed slides that guide you through each day’s activities, from reading to analysis.
  • Socratic Seminar Guide: Foster deep, meaningful academic discourse with step-by-step procedures for conducting a Socratic seminar that encourages student-led learning and critical debate.
  • Choice Board Activities: Keep students engaged with a variety of creative tasks such as writing an alternate ending, designing a comic strip, and more, allowing for differentiated learning and student choice.
  • Comprehensive Writing Prompts: Includes a range of essay questions—argumentative, informational, and correspondence—to enhance writing skills and deepen understanding of the text’s themes.
  • Film vs. Text Analysis: Engage students with a comparative analysis using our Venn diagram activity, perfect for visual learners.

Perfect For:

  • End-of-Year Engagement: Keep students actively learning until the last bell rings, with engaging content that challenges their thinking and comprehension.
  • Substitute Lesson Plans: Everything is ready to go! Substitute teachers can easily pick up and teach, ensuring valuable learning continues uninterrupted.
  • Mini Dystopian Unit: Seamlessly fits into a broader dystopian literature study, providing a multidimensional understanding of themes such as paranoia, fear, and the human condition.

Educational Objectives:

  • Enhance critical thinking and analytical skills through structured debates and comparative analyses.
  • Develop narrative writing and creative expression by allowing students to explore alternative perspectives and craft new story outcomes.
  • Promote engagement and discussion, encouraging students to lead their learning journey through thought-provoking questions and peer-led seminars.

Designed with both the teacher and student in mind, this comprehensive unit not only aligns with educational standards but also taps into the students' abilities to analyze, debate, and create. Equip your classroom with this essential resource and watch as your students become more thoughtful, informed, and engaged members of society.

Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)

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The Landlady Unit | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board

By TooBookedUp

Master the Art of Mystery with "The Landlady" - A Complete Week-Long ELA Unit

This complete 5 day ELA unit on "The Landlady," expertly is designed for middle school teachers. Whether you're wrapping up the year, setting up engaging sub plans, or looking for a dynamic mini-unit, this resource offers everything you need to bring this thrilling text to life in your classroom.

What’s Included in This Resource?

  • Text: PDF version of the text "The Landlady."
  • Engaging Slides: 22 beautifully designed slides that provide a visual and textual roadmap for each day’s activities, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
  • Socratic Seminar Preparation: Detailed guidelines and procedures for conducting a Socratic seminar, complete with evidence writing tips to help students articulate their thoughts clearly and convincingly.
  • Choice Board Activities: A variety of creative and analytical projects including a comic strip, an alternate ending, newspaper article creation, and designing a literary brochure, allowing students to explore the text from multiple angles.
  • Essay Questions: Rigorous argumentative, informational, and correspondence essay prompts that challenge students to dive deeper into the themes and characters of the story.
  • Film vs. Text Analysis: A Venn diagram activity to compare and contrast "The Landlady" film adaptation with Dahl’s original text, encouraging critical thinking and media literacy.
  • Teacher's Guide: Step-by-step instructions to ensure you can easily implement the activities, regardless of any previous familiarity with the text.

Perfect For:

  • End-of-Year Engagement: Keep your students hooked until the very last day with activities that combine literary analysis with creative expression.
  • Substitute Lesson Plans: Each activity is designed to be straightforward and engaging, ensuring that your class stays on track even when you're not there.
  • Mini Units: Perfect for a focused study on narrative techniques, suspense, and character analysis.

Why Choose This Unit?

  • Standards-Aligned: Meets a variety of ELA standards with activities designed to develop reading comprehension, analytical writing, and creative skills.
  • Flexible and Adaptable: Easily tailored to fit different learning environments and student abilities.
  • Engagement and Depth: Provides students with a deep dive into classic literature through interactive and student-centered learning approaches.

Elevate your teaching and inspire your students with this meticulously crafted unit on "The Landlady." This unit is not just a lesson plan but a gateway to enhancing critical thinking, writing prowess, and a love for literature in your middle school classroom.

Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)

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Way Up to Heaven ELA Unit | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board

By TooBookedUp

Unlock Literary Analysis with "The Way Up to Heaven" - A Complete Week-Long ELA Unit

Prepare your middle school classroom for an immersive literary journey with our comprehensive week-long ELA unit centered around Roald Dahl’s gripping short story, "The Way Up to Heaven". Tailored specifically for middle school ELA teachers, this resource is perfect for wrapping up the year, enriching substitute plans, or as an engaging mini-unit.

What’s Included in This Resource?

  • CommonLit Text: Easy access to "The Way Up to Heaven", ensuring seamless integration into your curriculum.
  • Dynamic Slides: 22 interactive slides designed to guide discussions, enhance understanding, and captivate students' interest from start to finish.
  • Socratic Seminar Tools: Everything you need to run a successful Socratic seminar, including detailed procedures and a framework for students to use claim, evidence, and reasoning in their discussions.
  • Diverse Writing Prompts: Rigorous prompts for argumentative, informational, and correspondence essays that challenge students to delve deeper into the story’s themes and characters.
  • Choice Board Activities: Engage every learner with creative projects such as comic strips, alternate endings, newspaper articles, and literary brochures.
  • Film vs. Text Comparison: A Venn diagram activity to critically compare the story's film adaptation with Dahl's original text, fostering critical media literacy skills.
  • Comprehensive Teaching Guide: Detailed instructions and tips to help you make the most of each lesson, regardless of your previous experience with the story.

Ideal For:

  • End-of-Year Engagement: Keep your students intellectually stimulated and creatively engaged right up to the final bell.
  • Substitute Lesson Plans: Robust, easy-to-follow plans ensure that your class remains productive even when you're not there.
  • Focused Literary Studies: Perfect for a thematic unit that explores suspense, character analysis, and narrative structure.

Why Choose This Unit?

  • Standards-Aligned: Meets key ELA standards, preparing students with essential analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Adaptable and Flexible: Easily modified to suit different classroom needs and student abilities.
  • Interactive and Engaging: Encourages students to actively participate in their own learning through a variety of creative and analytical tasks.

Empower your students to explore complex literary themes, develop critical thinking skills, and express their understanding through diverse mediums. This all-encompassing unit is not just a teaching tool—it's a gateway to a richer understanding of literature.

Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)

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Hitchhiker ELA Unit | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board, Radio

By TooBookedUp

Unlock the mysteries and suspense of "The Hitchhiker" by Lucille Fletcher with this comprehensive, end-of-year ELA unit, perfect for middle school humanities teachers! This meticulously designed resource offers a full week of engaging, scaffolded lessons, culminating in a dynamic Socratic seminar and creative choice board activities.

What's Included:

  • Fully Detailed Lesson Plans: Each day is carefully planned with clear objectives, standards alignment, and step-by-step instructions. Scaffolds and differentiation strategies ensure all students can participate and succeed.
  • Engaging Activities: Students will read and analyze the text, listen to the captivating radio play, and participate in thought-provoking discussions. Every lesson is designed to captivate students' imaginations and deepen their understanding of the material.
  • Socratic Seminar: Facilitate a rich, student-led discussion with our structured Socratic seminar guidelines. Students will engage in meaningful dialogue, using evidence from the text to support their points.
  • Choice Board Projects: Empower students to demonstrate their learning creatively with a variety of project options, including writing an alternate ending, crafting a comic strip, designing a literary brochure, and more. Each option includes graphic organizers and rubrics to guide student work.
  • Comprehensive Question Sets: Thoughtful questions accompany each lesson, encouraging critical thinking and textual analysis. An answer key is provided to support teacher facilitation.
  • Paper-Based Resource: Designed for easy implementation, this unit is fully printable and ready to use in any classroom setting.

Unit Breakdown:

  • Day 1: Whole-class reading of "The Hitchhiker" followed by listening to the radio play. Discussion on suspense and foreshadowing.
  • Day 2: Collecting evidence and constructing responses using the claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) format. Preparation for the Socratic seminar.
  • Day 3: Socratic seminar day. Students explore and discuss the text, aiming to speak 2-3 times, using textual evidence to support their points.
  • Days 4 & 5: Choice board activities. Students choose from a range of creative projects to showcase their understanding of the story.

Benefits:

  • Engaging End-of-Year Content: Keep students motivated and excited about learning with a thrilling, suspenseful story that will capture their interest.
  • Scaffolding and Extension Ideas: Each lesson includes scaffolds to support all learners and extension ideas to challenge advanced students.
  • Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use: Save time with detailed lesson plans, organized materials, and everything you need to deliver a successful unit.

Perfect for middle school humanities teachers looking to end the year with a bang, this unit will leave students discussing, debating, and reflecting on "The Hitchhiker" long after the lessons are over. Bring your classroom to life with this engaging, paper-based resource!

Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)

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Lamb to Slaughter ELA Unit | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board

By TooBookedUp

End the year strong with our fully-fledged, week-long ELA unit on "Lamb to the Slaughter," crafted for middle school teachers. This resource is an exceptional choice for end-of-year activities, substitute teacher plans, or as a focused mini-unit, suitable for grades 6-8 but easily adjustable for broader use.

What’s Included in This Comprehensive Unit:

  • Text and Film Study: Access the PDF text and use our detailed guides to compare it with its film adaptation, enhancing comprehension with visual learning.
  • Interactive Slides: Leverage beautifully designed PowerPoint slides that guide daily lessons and foster lively discussions.
  • Socratic Seminar Tools: Utilize our structured Socratic seminar procedures and evidence writing guides to cultivate critical thinking and eloquence in discourse.
  • Diverse Writing Prompts: Challenge your students with tailored argumentative, informational, and correspondence essay questions that deepen their analytical skills and understanding of the text.
  • Creative Choice Board Activities: Motivate and inspire with options for comic strips, alternate endings, literary brochures, and newspaper articles, catering to diverse learner interests and abilities.
  • Venn Diagrams: Facilitate insightful comparisons between the text and film, aiding students in identifying key literary elements and thematic nuances.
  • Curriculum Alignment: Ensure educational standards are met with activities designed to hone key literacy skills.

Perfect For:

  • Dynamic Learning Environments: Whether it's wrapping up the school year with engaging content, needing robust plans for substitute teachers, or focusing on a thematic unit, this package delivers.
  • Adaptability: With materials adjustable for different learning levels, you can tailor the experience to fit your classroom's specific needs.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: From reading comprehension to creative expression and critical writing, every base is covered, making this a turnkey solution for busy teachers.

Educational Objectives:

  • Foster an appreciation for literature through multidimensional study of a classic text.
  • Develop critical thinking, writing, and presentation skills through structured activities and discussions.
  • Encourage creativity and personal expression through diverse, engaging projects.

Elevate your teaching toolkit with this rich, engaging ELA unit that promises not just to meet educational standards but to exceed them, sparking students' creativity and critical thinking. Perfect for teachers looking to provide a comprehensive, engaging literary experience that students will remember.

Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)

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Sorry Wrong Number ELA Unit | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board

By TooBookedUp

Dive into the suspenseful world of "Sorry, Wrong Number" by Lucille Fletcher with this comprehensive, end-of-year ELA unit, perfect for middle school humanities teachers! This meticulously designed resource offers a full week of engaging, scaffolded lessons, culminating in a dynamic Socratic seminar and creative choice board activities.

What's Included:

  • Fully Detailed Lesson Plans: Each day is carefully planned with clear objectives, standards alignment, and step-by-step instructions. Scaffolds and differentiation strategies ensure all students can participate and succeed.
  • Engaging Activities: Students will read and analyze the text, listen to the captivating radio play, and participate in thought-provoking discussions. Every lesson is designed to captivate students' imaginations and deepen their understanding of the material.
  • Socratic Seminar: Facilitate a rich, student-led discussion with our structured Socratic seminar guidelines. Students will engage in meaningful dialogue, using evidence from the text to support their points.
  • Choice Board Projects: Empower students to demonstrate their learning creatively with a variety of project options, including writing an alternate ending, crafting a comic strip, designing a literary brochure, and more. Each option includes graphic organizers and rubrics to guide student work.
  • Comprehensive Question Sets: Thoughtful questions accompany each lesson, encouraging critical thinking and textual analysis. An answer key is provided to support teacher facilitation.
  • Paper-Based Resource: Designed for easy implementation, this unit is fully printable and ready to use in any classroom setting.

Unit Breakdown:

  • Day 1: Whole-class reading of "Sorry, Wrong Number" followed by listening to the radio play. Discussion on suspense and foreshadowing.
  • Day 2: Collecting evidence and constructing responses using the claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) format. Preparation for the Socratic seminar.
  • Day 3: Socratic seminar day. Students explore and discuss the text, aiming to speak 2-3 times, using textual evidence to support their points.
  • Days 4 & 5: Choice board activities. Students choose from a range of creative projects to showcase their understanding of the story.

Benefits:

  • Engaging End-of-Year Content: Keep students motivated and excited about learning with a thrilling, suspenseful story that will capture their interest.
  • Scaffolding and Extension Ideas: Each lesson includes scaffolds to support all learners and extension ideas to challenge advanced students.
  • Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use: Save time with detailed lesson plans, organized materials, and everything you need to deliver a successful unit.

Perfect for middle school humanities teachers looking to end the year with a bang, this unit will leave students discussing, debating, and reflecting on "Sorry, Wrong Number" long after the lessons are over. Bring your classroom to life with this engaging, paper-based resource!

Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)

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Most Dangerous Game ELA Unit | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board

By TooBookedUp

Immerse your students in the thrilling world of "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell with this comprehensive, end-of-year ELA unit, perfect for middle school humanities teachers! This meticulously designed resource offers a full week of engaging, scaffolded lessons, culminating in a dynamic Socratic seminar and creative choice board activities.

What's Included:

  • Fully Detailed Lesson Plans: Each day is carefully planned with clear objectives, standards alignment, and step-by-step instructions. Scaffolds and differentiation strategies ensure all students can participate and succeed.
  • Engaging Activities: Students will read and analyze the text, watch a captivating film adaptation, and participate in thought-provoking discussions. Every lesson is designed to captivate students' imaginations and deepen their understanding of the material.
  • Socratic Seminar: Facilitate a rich, student-led discussion with our structured Socratic seminar guidelines. Students will engage in meaningful dialogue, using evidence from the text and film to support their points.
  • Choice Board Projects: Empower students to demonstrate their learning creatively with a variety of project options, including writing an alternate ending, crafting a comic strip, designing a literary brochure, and more. Each option includes graphic organizers and rubrics to guide student work.
  • Comprehensive Question Sets: Thoughtful questions accompany each lesson, encouraging critical thinking and textual analysis. An answer key is provided to support teacher facilitation.
  • Paper-Based Resource: Designed for easy implementation, this unit is fully printable and ready to use in any classroom setting.

Unit Breakdown:

  • Day 1: Whole-class reading of "The Most Dangerous Game." Discussion on suspense and setting.
  • Day 2: Watching a short film adaptation and gathering evidence using the claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) format. Preparation for the Socratic seminar.
  • Day 3: Socratic seminar day. Students explore and discuss the text, aiming to speak 2-3 times, using textual evidence to support their points.
  • Days 4 & 5: Choice board activities. Students choose from a range of creative projects to showcase their understanding of the story.

Benefits:

  • Engaging End-of-Year Content: Keep students motivated and excited about learning with a thrilling, suspenseful story that will capture their interest.
  • Scaffolding and Extension Ideas: Each lesson includes scaffolds to support all learners and extension ideas to challenge advanced students.
  • Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use: Save time with detailed lesson plans, organized materials, and everything you need to deliver a successful unit.

Perfect for middle school humanities teachers looking to end the year with a bang, this unit will leave students discussing, debating, and reflecting on "The Most Dangerous Game" long after the lessons are over. Bring your classroom to life with this engaging, paper-based resource!

Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)

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THE DYSTOPIAN SOCIETY [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

By Richard B Williams

It's that time of the year where you teach Utopian and Dystopian literature. Well, this product will help students to understand the concepts and shine in your class!

This THE DYSTOPIAN SOCIETY product can be used for comprehension of Dystopia. Indeed, this FREEBIE has 4-pages definitions and descriptions, an 8-element page delineating Dystopia, 9 Characteristics of Dystopian Literature, 14-TASK CARDS, 6 Awesome Projects, 10 Discussion Questions, a 4-page worksheets and more to help students navigate this genre of literature. This product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

This Product Includes:

1. 4-page worksheets

2. 4+ Pages of Clarification and Explanation for use in your class.

3. 8 Elements of a Dystopian Society

4. 14 TASK CARDS

5. Black&White Versions

6. 10 Discussion Questions

7. 6 Awesome Projects to make your classroom GREAT!

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THE MEDICINE BAG [LESSON ACTIVITIES]

By Richard B Williams

This Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve "The Medicine Bag" [LESSON ACTIVITIES] resource allows students to look at themselves and their own life's journey. 50+ Slides, Several projects, Group Activities, Graphic Organizers, VIDEO assignments, and Short Response Assignments are activities in this product. This narrative encourages insightful responses from work. 10th - 12th Graders will love this prose and product. Check it out!


**NOTE: This product has slides intended to be shown on a Promethean Board, while students are working to keep them on task; some of its activities are in a different format and are available in the BUNDLE.**


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***HOW TO USE LESSON ACTIVITIES***


SUMMARY:

Hawk Sneve's The Medicine Bag highlights Martin and his relationship with his grandfather who belongs to the Native American land of South Dakota. Hailing from a mixed heritage, Martin is conscious about his grandfather’s unexpected visit to his house and fears the oblivion of the fantastical image surrounding the old man that he otherwise shares with his friends after every summer visit. the visit that would change his life forever.


This PRODUCT includes:

1. Class Opener/Bell Ringer

2. THE MEDICINE BAG POD Parties

3. THE MEDICINE BAG WATCH/Listening Party

4. THE MEDICINE BAG Poster Challenge

5. THE MEDICINE BAG TASK CARDS

6. In the end, it's all about...

7. "MEDICINE" in SOCIETY

8. REGARDING Grandpa and much, much more

to make your your classroom GREAT!


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THANK YOU, MA'AM [TEXT]

INITIATION [BUNDLE]

NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]


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THE HISTORICAL FICTION [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

By Richard B Williams

It's that time of the year where you teach a HISTORICAL FICTION piece. Well, this product will help students to understand the concepts and shine in your class!


THE HISTORICAL FICTION product can be used for comprehension of fictitious history. Indeed, this product has 4-pages of definitions and descriptions, a 6**-premise page delineating Historical Fiction**, 8 Characteristics of Historical Fiction Literature, 16-TASK CARDS, 7 Awesome Projects, 10 Discussion Questions, a 4-page worksheets and more to help students navigate this genre of literature. This LITERARY SERIES product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!


This Product Includes:

1. 4-page worksheets

2. 4+ Pages of Clarification and Explanation for use in your class.

3. 6 Elements of a Historical Fiction

4. 16 TASK CARDS

5. Black&White Versions

6. 10 Discussion Questions

7. 7 Awesome Projects to make your classroom GREAT!


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TRAGEDIES [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]


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GOTHIC LITERATURE [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

By Richard B Williams

It's that time of the year where you teach a GOTHIC piece. Well, this product will help students to understand the concepts and shine in your class!

THIS GOTHIC LITERATURE product can be used for comprehension of THE MYTERIOUS. Indeed, this product has 4-pages of definitions and descriptions, a 6**-premise page delineating Gothic Literature**, 8 Characteristics of Gothic Literature, 16-TASK CARDS, 7 Awesome Projects, 10 Discussion Questions, a 4-page worksheets and more to help students navigate this genre of literature. This LITERARY SERIES product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

This Product Includes:

1. 4-page worksheets

2. 4+ Pages of Clarification and Explanation for use in your class.

3. 6 Elements of Gothic Literature

4. 16 TASK CARDS

5. Black&White Versions

6. 10 Discussion Questions

7. 7 Awesome Projects to make your classroom GREAT!

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Using the Writing MANTRA [Teaching Paragraph Writing]

The Argument Document [T.A.D.]

S.A.T.T.T-ing [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]I

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I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!

Please consider checking out the other short story materials and resources in my store.

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A WHITE HERON [LESSON ACTIVITIES]

By Richard B Williams

This "A WHITE HERON" [LESSON ACTIVITIES] product allows students to look at themselves, nature, and our society. With editable 50+ Slides, Several projects, Group Activities, Graphic Organizers, VIDEO assignments, short response activities are activities in this resource. This narrative encourages insightful responses from work. 9th - 10th Graders will love this prose and product. Check it out!


**NOTE: This product has slides intended to be shown on a Promethean Board, while students are working to keep them on task; some of its activities are in a different format and are available in the BUNDLE.**


***What are LESSON ACTIVITIES?***

***HOW TO USE LESSON ACTIVITIES***


SUMMARY:

Sarah Orne Jewett's "A White Heron," is about love, loyalty, and choice. This 1886 story takes place in the woods during a summer evening in June as a young girl is doing her regular chores meets a bird hunter who forces her to question her loyalty to man or nature. This story that highlights Regionalism begs students to look at who they are loyal to, who they love, and the choices they make.

This 9th - 10th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, nature, and our flawed society.


This PRODUCT includes:

1. Class Opener/Bell Ringer

2. A WHITE HERON POD Parties

3. A WHITE HERON WATCH/Listening Party

4. A WHITE HERON Poster Challenge

5. On a Hunter's Trail

6. "HERON" in Society

7. GOOD MEN, BAD MEN and much, much more

to make your classroom GREAT!


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Please consider checking out the other EDUCATIONAL materials and resources in my store.

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ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY [LESSON ACTIVITIES]

By Richard B Williams

This ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY [LESSON ACTIVITIES] resource provides students a chance to experience what happens when we realize that we all must navigate this world and its trials, even at early ages. With 80+ Slides, Several projects, Group Activities, Graphic Organizers, VIDEO assignments, short response activities are activities in this resource. This Mildred D. Taylor resource encourages insightful responses from work.

Watch your 6th - 8th Graders come alive and will fall in love with this novel and resource. Check it out!


**NOTE: This product has slides intended to be shown on a Promethean Board, while students are working to keep them on task; some of its activities are in a different format and are available in the BUNDLE.**

*ALSO: This novel, not the resource, discusses adult-themed topics. Please read and review novel and resource before teaching immature or too young a class *


***What are LESSON ACTIVITIES?***

***HOW TO USE LESSON ACTIVITIES***


SUMMARY:

Mildred D. Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry chronicles Cassie logan and her family's life as they navigate racism and prejudice in 1933, Mississippi (The Great Depression), recounting an unsettled and sometimes traumatic time that teaches lessons to everyone. Just what hard truths and lessons about life did Cassie learn?

This 6th - 8th grade canonized work allows students to delve into the powerful exploration of the human capacity for prejudice, resilience, racism, and self-worth.


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1. Class Opener/Bell Ringer

2. THUNDER Scholar Notes

3. THUNDER Listening/Watch Party

4. THUNDER Recitals

5. Symbols in THUNDER

6. TALK

7. TEXT

8. TIME, SPACE, AND OTHER THINGS

9. Quoting TAYLOR

10. THE THUNDER Eye-Witness News

11. THUNDER : The Soundtrack and much, much more


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Hey Angry Teacher Family,

I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 20+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!

Please consider checking out the other EDUCATIONAL materials and resources in my store.

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GOTHIC LITERATURE [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

By Richard B Williams

It's that time of the year where you teach a GOTHIC piece. Well, this product will help students to understand the concepts and shine in your class!

THIS GOTHIC LITERATURE product can be used for comprehension of THE MYTERIOUS. Indeed, this product has 4-pages of definitions and descriptions, a 6**-premise page delineating Gothic Literature**, 8 Characteristics of Gothic Literature, 16-TASK CARDS, 7 Awesome Projects, 10 Discussion Questions, a 4-page worksheets and more to help students navigate this genre of literature. This LITERARY SERIES product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

This Product Includes:

1. 4-page worksheets

2. 4+ Pages of Clarification and Explanation for use in your class.

3. 6 Elements of Gothic Literature

4. 16 TASK CARDS

5. Black&White Versions

6. 10 Discussion Questions

7. 7 Awesome Projects to make your classroom GREAT!

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Hey guys,

I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!

Please consider checking out the other short story materials and resources in my store.

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A WHITE HERON [LESSON ACTIVITIES]

By Richard B Williams

This "A WHITE HERON" [LESSON ACTIVITIES] product allows students to look at themselves, nature, and our society. With editable 50+ Slides, Several projects, Group Activities, Graphic Organizers, VIDEO assignments, short response activities are activities in this resource. This narrative encourages insightful responses from work. 9th - 10th Graders will love this prose and product. Check it out!


**NOTE: This product has slides intended to be shown on a Promethean Board, while students are working to keep them on task; some of its activities are in a different format and are available in the BUNDLE.**


***What are LESSON ACTIVITIES?***

***HOW TO USE LESSON ACTIVITIES***


SUMMARY:

Sarah Orne Jewett's "A White Heron," is about love, loyalty, and choice. This 1886 story takes place in the woods during a summer evening in June as a young girl is doing her regular chores meets a bird hunter who forces her to question her loyalty to man or nature. This story that highlights Regionalism begs students to look at who they are loyal to, who they love, and the choices they make.

This 9th - 10th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, nature, and our flawed society.


This PRODUCT includes:

1. Class Opener/Bell Ringer

2. A WHITE HERON POD Parties

3. A WHITE HERON WATCH/Listening Party

4. A WHITE HERON Poster Challenge

5. On a Hunter's Trail

6. "HERON" in Society

7. GOOD MEN, BAD MEN and much, much more

to make your classroom GREAT!


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  • INVISIBLE MAN [GALLERY WALK]
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  • A CLEAN, WELL-LIGHTED PLACE [ESSAY EXAM]

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I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 20+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!

Please consider checking out the other EDUCATIONAL materials and resources in my store.

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THE HISTORICAL FICTION [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

By Richard B Williams

It's that time of the year where you teach a HISTORICAL FICTION piece. Well, this product will help students to understand the concepts and shine in your class!


THE HISTORICAL FICTION product can be used for comprehension of fictitious history. Indeed, this product has 4-pages of definitions and descriptions, a 6**-premise page delineating Historical Fiction**, 8 Characteristics of Historical Fiction Literature, 16-TASK CARDS, 7 Awesome Projects, 10 Discussion Questions, a 4-page worksheets and more to help students navigate this genre of literature. This LITERARY SERIES product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!


This Product Includes:

1. 4-page worksheets

2. 4+ Pages of Clarification and Explanation for use in your class.

3. 6 Elements of a Historical Fiction

4. 16 TASK CARDS

5. Black&White Versions

6. 10 Discussion Questions

7. 7 Awesome Projects to make your classroom GREAT!


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THE DYSTOPIAN SOCIETY [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

PSYCHOLOGICAL FICTION LITERATURE [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

THE GILDED AGE LITERATURE [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

TRAGEDIES [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]


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Hey Angry Teacher Fam,

I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 20+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!

Please consider checking out the other EDUCATIONAL materials and resources in my store.

Also, guys, remember that leaving REVIEWS is a way that TeachShare gives you credit on products! So let's do it!

Thanks for stopping by!

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