6th Grade Valentine's Day Google Apps

Introducing Valentine's Day essay writing has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 4 complete essay lessons - argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.

All aspects of argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. The resource also focuses on how to structure the rising action, climax, and falling action in the plot of the personal narrative essay.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Writing Prompt Unit for Valentine's Day includes:

4 Entertaining Instructional Videos with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Plot and character development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

4 Detailed Valentine's Day Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on Lesson Plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

4 Valentine's Day Worksheets with:

• Prompts
• Brainstorming sections
• Thesis statement development sections
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial

4 Valentine's Day Slide Shows with:

• Introduction slide with prompts for expository, argumentative, persuasive, and narrative Prompts
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list and develop ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
• Checklist Slide

4 Essay Rubrics

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

4 Graphic Organizers

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

Google Slides™

4 Writing Quizzes

• (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

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The lessons in the Middle School Holiday Writing Prompts Unit include:

• 9/11 - September 11th
• April Fools'
• Arbor Day
• Christmas
• Cinco de Mayo
• Columbus Day
• Daylight Savings
• Earth Day
• Easter
• Election Day
• Father's Day
• Grandparent's Day
• Groundhog Day
• Halloween
• Hanukkah
• July 4th
• Kwanzaa
• Labor Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Mother's Day
• New Year's
• Passover
• Presidents Day
• St Patrick's Day
• Take Your Child to Work
• Thanksgiving
• Valentine's Day
• Veterans Day

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Looking for a way to make Valentine's Day in the classroom unforgettable? Our Valentine's Day Bundle is jam-packed with interactive worksheets, captivating Google Slides presentations, and FREE BONUS activities guaranteed to boost learning and fun!

Why Choose Our Valentine's Day Bundle for Students?

• Supercharge Learning & Creativity: This bundle blends interactive worksheets that encourage pen-to-paper learning with dynamic Google Slides presentations that keep students engaged. It caters to various learning styles and keeps your classroom active and abuzz!
• Celebrate Love & Friendship: Valentine's Day is a perfect opportunity to celebrate love and friendship in a wholesome way. Our bundle's activities are designed to foster a sense of community and positive social interaction.
• SEL Activities Included: The Fun Valentine's Day Worksheets with SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) activities promote emotional intelligence and social awareness – valuable skills for young learners.
• Wide Range of Activities: This bundle offers something for everyone! From fun game shows like "Valentine's Day: The Price is Right Edition" to engaging worksheets that focus on CVC words and Valentine's Day themed letter recognition, this bundle keeps students entertained and learning.
• Bonus Activities Included: Who doesn't love free stuff? This bundle comes with a FREE Valentine's Day Vowels and Consonant Sorting activity and a sweet Valentine's Day Letter template – perfect for adding a personal touch to the festivities!

Target Age Group: This bundle is ideally suited for students in elementary grades. However, it can be easily adapted to fit the needs of a wider range of learners.

Looking for a creative and educational way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your students? Look no further than our Valentine's Day Bundle!

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A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the history of Valentine's Day, from the life and death of Saint Valentine until present day customs around the world. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the special day whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this resource:

• A Google Forms Close Reading Activity
• A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch

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This resource is great for:

• Distance learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

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Time allowance to complete:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

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Let your students practice while having fun with this engaging no-prep and self-checking Valentine's day themed, proportions activity.

Students will solve 20 proportions using Google Sheets.

I used it as a sub-plan in seventh grade and the kids loved it.

As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

Solutions are included in the second sheet.

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For this activity, you and your students will need access to Google Sheets. For best use, each student should have their own device.

Engage your students in a fun and interactive way with this Math Pixel Art Activity with Google Sheets! Perfect for reinforcing order of operations, this activity challenges students to solve order of operation problem to reveal a hidden pixel art picture. Each set gets harder as they go, allowing you to differentiate for students!

What you're getting:

• Pixel Art 1 - Level One (hearts)
• Pixel Art 2 - Level Two (envelope)
• Pixel Art 3 - Level Three (bear)

There are 19 total problems in EACH pixel art, totaling 57 total problems.

How it works:

• Students will solve a series of order of operation problems, each corresponding to a color or section of a pixelated image.
• As they evaluate the expressions correctly, they "fill in" the picture, pixel by pixel, revealing a fun design at the end.
• The more problems they solve, the clearer the image becomes, providing instant feedback and a sense of accomplishment!

Why it's great for the classroom:

• Engaging & Interactive: Keeps students focused while practicing essential math skills.
• Instant Feedback: Students can immediately see the results of their work, motivating them to keep solving problems.
• Differentiation: Different levels of difficulty make it ideal for any classroom setting!

This Math Pixel Art Activity is a fantastic way to combine creativity with learning, making algebra fun and exciting for students of all ages!

Teach your students all about mixtures and solutions with this fun and interactive Science Lab. Students will watch educational videos, go through detailed slides with vocabulary words and definitions, complete research and lab questions, and finish with a fun and engaging Science Lab. Students will be dissolving candy hearts.

You will need:

• Bag of Candy hearts (6 per group or student)

• Clear cups

• Spoons

• Measuring cups 

• Liquids

• Vinegar 

• Water

• Oil 

• Lemon or Lime Juice

• Milk 

• Soda

• Timer

Looking to break the ice and make new friends this Valentine's Day? Our Valentine's Day Mingle is the perfect activity for you!
Here's why this Mingle is EPIC for Students:

• Find Your Match! Play our interactive game where you mingle with classmates and discover who shares your hidden quirks and interests. This isn't your ordinary classroom setting – it's a chance to truly connect with your peers!
• Boost Your Social Superpowers! Sharpen your communication, listening, and empathy skills as you chat and discover common ground. This Mingle is like social skills bootcamp – you'll learn how to build connections that last.
• Confidence is Key! Feeling shy? No worries! This supportive and inclusive environment is all about building confidence and making new friends.
• Friendship Force Field Activated! Expand your social circle and discover a whole new network of classmates you can connect with.

The Valentine's Day Mingle is more than just an activity – it's an investment in yourself! Join us and unlock the power of meaningful connections with your peers.
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Let your students practice while having fun with this engaging, no-prep and self-checking multiplying and dividing fractions mystery picture activity. Students will solve 20 operations using Google Sheets. I used it as a sub-plan in sixth grade and the kids loved it. As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

Solutions are included for your convenience.

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You must have a Google™ account. A copy of the Google™ Sheet will be saved to your Google™ Drive. So, make sure you are signed into your Google™ account.

If you want to assign the Sheet to your Google™ Classroom:

1. Create an assignment.

2. Click “Add” and choose “Google Drive” option.

3. Search for the Google Sheet in your Google Drive.

4. Choose the option to “Make a copy for each student”. Students will get their own copy of the file with their name added to the document title.

5. Click to assign the activity to all students.

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For this activity, you and your students will need access to Google Sheets. For best use, each student should have their own device.

Each Pixel Art includes 3 levels of varying difficulty. Level One includes NO EXPONENTS. Level two includes exponents. Level three problems are lengthier and tend to be the most difficult to solve. Each level has 19 problems, meaning in each Pixel Art, there are 57 total. So for all 9, you're getting 513 Order Of Operation Problems!

What you're getting:

• Pixel Art 1 - Back to School Theme
• Pixel Art 2 - Halloween Theme
• Pixel Art 3 - Thanksgiving Theme
• Pixel Art 4 - Holiday/Christmas Theme
• Pixel Art 5 - Winter Theme
• Pixel Art 6 - Valentine's Day Theme
• Pixel Art 7 - St. Patrick's Day Theme
• Pixel Art 8 - Spring Theme
• Pixel Art 9 - Summer Theme

Teach your students all about the history of Valentine's Day with this fun and interactive STEAM lesson. Students will watch educational videos, go through detailed slides with vocabulary words and definitions, go on a virtual field trip to Italy, and finish with a fun and engaging STEAM activity. Students will create their own mailboxes for valentines day!

You will need:

• Construction Paper 
• Card Stock
• Cardboard
• Markers, colored pencils, crayons, or paint
• Pipe cleaners, pom poms, and other decorative items
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Glue

Let your students practice while having fun with this engaging no-prep and self-checking Cartesian Plane mystery picture activity.

Students will practice writing ordered pairs for 20 points on the coordinate plane with this fun digital activity using Google Sheets.

I used it as a sub-plan in eighth grade and the kids loved it.

As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

It’s a great way to introduce additional problems for
· Test review and prep

· Additional materials for remediation

· Individual and whole class assignments

· Lesson plan activity for substitute teachers

Solutions are included for your convenience.

Suitable for IB MYP Middle Years Programme.

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Let your students practice while having fun with this engaging no-prep and self-checking Cartesian Plane mystery picture activity.

Students will practice writing ordered pairs for 20 points on the coordinate plane with this fun digital activity using Google Sheets.

I used it as a sub-plan in eighth grade and the kids loved it.

As they correctly answer the questions a mystery picture will be revealed.

It’s a great way to introduce additional problems for
· Test review and prep

· Additional materials for remediation

· Individual and whole class assignments

· Lesson plan activity for substitute teachers

Solutions are included for your convenience.

Suitable for IB MYP Middle Years Programme.

Did you know...

• You can earn credits for future TeachShare purchases by leaving feedback on resources you purchase?
• Your satisfaction is my #1 priority! If you encounter any issues with this resource, don't hesitate to get in touch with me so I can resolve any concerns. I proofread carefully and strive to provide you with quality resources, but occasionally one gets by!

Please feel free to contact me anytime!

Email: infomatemaths@gmail.com

Copyright © 2024 Matemaths

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