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This is a great sheet for following directions and coming up with a strategy to follow those directions. It checks reading comprehension and knowing left and right as well. I use it with 6th graders to show how important carefully following directions can be. It could easily be used with younger grades or possibly older grades as well.

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The Memory Game - Fun Icebreaker Classroom Activity Presentation ready-to-use

By Oops Math is Fun

Engage your students with "The Memory Game," the perfect icebreaker that sharpens memory and focus while fostering classroom interaction. This downloadable PDF includes a slide presentation with 3 rounds of visual memory challenges, each featuring 10 images that students must recall and write down. Also included is an easy-to-use answer sheet for students to record their responses.

Ideal for grades 3-12, this interactive activity encourages participation and helps students develop critical thinking skills in a fun and supportive environment. The game is easy to set up—simply display the slides in full-screen mode and follow the included teacher guide for seamless execution.

Key Features:

  • 3 Difficulty Levels: Choose from Easy, Medium, or Difficult versions to match your students' skill levels.
  • 3 Rounds per Level: Each round presents 10 unique images to enhance memory and recall.
  • Printable Answer Sheet: Students can easily record their responses.
  • Easy Full-Screen Setup: Detailed instructions for setting up the PDF in full-screen mode for distraction-free gameplay.
  • Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom icebreakers, brain breaks, or group activities.
  • FREEBIE: Link to online versions with timer (10s and 15s) are included

Why Teachers Love It:

  • Engages Students: Keeps students focused and entertained, making the first days of school fun and memorable.
  • Enhances Memory Skills: Helps students improve their memory and concentration through an interactive game.
  • Saves Time: Ready-to-use PDF with simple setup instructions, so you can focus on teaching.

Perfect for elementary and middle school teachers, this resource is a must-have for starting the school year off with energy and excitement. Download "The Memory Game" today and make your classroom a place where learning and fun go hand in hand!

Tags: memory game, back-to-school activity, icebreaker, student engagement, brain break, interactive classroom game, recall activity, PDF slide presentation, answer sheet, full screen PDF, elementary activity, middle school activity.

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Media Literacy Credible Sources Evaluating Website Effective Research Skills 5-8

By TooBookedUp

Engage your middle school students (grades 5-8) in the essential 21st-century skill of discerning and evaluating websites with this meticulously crafted Media Literacy Lesson Kit. Perfect for any research-based class, this resource empowers students to critically analyze information, a skill increasingly crucial in today's digital age. Whether you're introducing media literacy or reinforcing it as a review, this lesson kit serves as an invaluable tool, especially effective before students embark on writing essays.

What’s Inside?

  • Slide Deck: A visually engaging 27 slide presentation designed to capture students' attention and guide them through the fundamentals of media literacy.
  • Handouts: Ready-to-use handouts for students, including a note-catcher to accompany the slide deck and activities, ensuring interactive learning. Includes QR codes!
  • Teacher Lesson Plan: A detailed, step-by-step plan for a 60-minute lesson, offering flexibility to adapt to your classroom's needs. The lesson plan is clearly structured with a Do Now activity, whole group lesson, teacher model, partner practice, and independent practice segments.
  • Teacher Answer Key: Answers to all activities, providing you with a quick and efficient way to assess students' understanding and participation.
  • Extra Activity: Extend the lesson with an engaging activity using the Media Bias Fact Checker. Students will plot the bias and credibility of 15 popular news websites, deepening their understanding of media bias and reliability.

Why Choose This Media Literacy Lesson Kit?

  • ☑️ Print and Go: Save valuable planning time with this comprehensive resource that's ready to use the moment you download it.
  • ☑️ Versatile and Interdisciplinary: Designed to fit seamlessly into any research-based unit across subjects, enhancing students' critical thinking and evaluation skills.
  • ☑️ Builds Essential Media Literacy Skills: Students learn to identify bias, assess credibility, and understand the impact of media on public opinion, equipping them with the skills to navigate the digital world confidently.
  • ☑️ Interactive and Engaging: With a variety of activities, from sorting to reflective writing, students stay engaged and actively participate in their learning journey.
  • ☑️ Ideal for Introduction or Review: Whether you're kickstarting a unit on media literacy or reinforcing these crucial skills, this lesson kit is perfectly tailored to meet your needs.

Elevate Your Teaching with Our Media Literacy Lesson Kit!

Prepare your students to critically analyze and navigate the complex landscape of digital media. This lesson kit not only enhances their research projects but also fosters an understanding of the broader implications of media consumption. Don't miss out on the opportunity to equip your students with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century. Add our Media Literacy Lesson Kit to your teaching toolkit today and witness the transformation in your classroom's approach to media literacy!

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Social Studies: Graphic Organizer for In-Class Notes & Formative Assessment

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Need to help your students learn to take notes and a way for you as the instruction to understand what they understood and what they need help with?

This is a great organizer that students can use to evaluate what they understand and what they need help with.

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Internet Safety ABA Program

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Equip adolescents, teens, and adults with essential internet safety skills using our specialized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program, now available on TeachShare. Our Internet Safety ABA Program is meticulously crafted to enhance digital literacy and promote safe online behaviors through structured interventions and interactive learning materials.

What's Included:

  1. Program Implementation Sheet: Seamlessly integrate the program into your curriculum or therapy sessions with our comprehensive implementation guide. Follow step-by-step instructions for effective program delivery and maximize learning outcomes.
  2. Data Collection Target Sheet: Track progress and measure skill acquisition with our customizable data collection sheet. Capture learner responses and behavior changes related to internet safety, allowing for personalized interventions and goal setting.
  3. List of Potential Targets/Scenarios: Explore a curated list of potential internet safety targets and scenarios, providing a practical framework for teaching and reinforcing safe online practices.
  4. Visual Review Tool: Enhance comprehension and retention with our visual review tool, designed to facilitate discussions and reinforce key concepts related to internet safety.

Empower learners to navigate the digital landscape confidently and responsibly with our Internet Safety ABA Program. Equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to protect themselves online and make informed decisions in the digital age. Download today and promote a safer and more secure online experience for all!

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Growth Mindset Quote Analysis and Personal Connections | Activities

By Queen's Educational Resources

Growth Mindset Quote Analysis and Personal Connections | Activities

This resource is also included in the following discounted bundles:

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

☆ Topic - Growth Mindset Quote Analysis

63 pages

Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

Suitable for middle and high school students

This resource includes:

------ 20 Growth Mindset Quote Worksheets in 3 variations

  • Worksheet #1: Quote Analysis
  • Worksheet #2: Quote Interpretation and Personal Connection (Questions provided)
  • PowerPoint version: Personal Connection (related to quote) (PowerPoint and Digital)

------ 2 Quote Analysis and Personal Connection Rubrics

------ 1 ADD YOUR OWN QUOTE and QUESTION SLIDE!

------ Google Slide Links

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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▶️ 20 Growth Mindset Quote Worksheets

This resource features a total of 20 Growth Mindset inspirational quotes stated by famous individuals. These 20 inspirational quotes, related to Growth Mindset, can help inspire, encourage, and develop students’ thinking skills. Each Growth Mindset Worksheet contains quotes appropriate for classroom use and lists the author's name and picture, along with the following questions:

Worksheet #1 (Print and Digital):

✅ What is your interpretation of the quote?

✅ Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Explain.

Worksheet #2 (Print and Digital):

✅ What is your interpretation of the quote?

✅ Individualized questions related to each quote to help students make personal connections and think about how the quote applies to them.

▶️ PowerPoint version - 20 slides (PowerPoint and Digital):

Includes the quote and an individualized question related to each quote to help students make personal connections and think about how the quote applies to them. (These are the same questions in Worksheet #2!).

The PowerPoint version of the inspirational quotes contain visually appealing, fun clipart – UNEDITABLE (due to copyright purposes). You will receive the actual PowerPoint itself (uneditable), which includes the inspirational quotes, the individualized questions, and the “already created” text boxes. You can share the PowerPoint with your students to type in their responses, use it as display (Smartboard, “screen sharing,” upload into Google Classroom, etc.). Additionally, the same PowerPoint has also been uploaded into Google Slides with text boxes already created!

▶️ The Growth Mindset Inspirational Quote Analysis/Personal Connection Worksheets can be used in the following ways:

Quick Write

Do Now Question

Launch Activity

Reflection Question

Assessment

Classwork Assignment

Homework Assignment

Pair Discussion

During Advisory or Counseling Session

Morning/Homeroom Period

“When You’re Done with Everything” Assignment (LOL!)

▶️ One ADD YOUR OWN QUOTE and QUESTION SLIDE!

Also included is one slide that has the same exact background as the slides in the PowerPoint. Because you can't edit the PowerPoint slides, I included one without a quote, the author's picture, or the questions so YOU CAN ADD YOUR OWN quote, author pictures, and questions, and duplicate the slides!

▶️ Two Rubrics

Finally, this resource includes two student-friendly rubrics to evaluate students’ responses! They look fairly the same, except one rubric includes a section that evaluates students' personal connections to the quote.

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Lesson plans are not included. These activity and writing prompt worksheets can be used as a resource with your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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Other GROWTH MINDSET resources you might be interested in:

  • Growth Mindset BUNDLE
  • Growth Mindset Activity Worksheets and Answer Keys
  • Growth Mindset and Mindfulness Lesson Plan BUNDLE
  • Growth Mindset Lesson Plan and PowerPoint Packet
  • Mindfulness Lesson Plan and PowerPoint Packet
  • Growth Mindset Text Messaging
  • Growth Mindset Quote Analysis Packet
  • Growth Mindset Scenario Task Cards and Worksheet Packet
  • Growth Mindset Reflection Questions Task Cards Packet
  • Growth Mindset Bookmarks
  • Growth Mindset Sticky Note Worksheets

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---- Growth Mindset Posters Volume 1: (Colorful)

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---- Growth Mindset Posters Volume 3: (Colored Pencils)

---- Growth Mindset Posters Volume 4: (Black and White)

---- Growth Mindset Poster Bundle (Volumes 1-4)

---- Growth Mindset Vocabulary Word Wall/Bulletin Board

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Public Speaking Curriculum, Speech Activities, Debate Unit - Know Your Audience

By Write On with Jamie

  • Public Speaking Activities to Know Your Audience
  • Speech Activities
  • Debate Activities
  • Know Your Audience for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
  • Differentiated Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
  • Enrichment Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
  • Google Classroom Ready!

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Introducing methods to help students know their audience when preparing for a speech has never been easier! This lesson guides students through a step-by-step process of understanding who their audience will be and how to prepare accordingly. When a middle school student begins a public speaking unit, it is quite often the first time he or she has been required to speak in public, other than the basic Show and Tell in elementary school.

Therefore, it is important to make sure the students become familiar with the basics of how to stand, speak, move, and make eye contact during any type of public speaking situation. This lesson is designed to help the students with all aspects of understanding their audience, so they can prepare their presentation accordingly.

The slide show, and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their public speaking skills. The worksheets reinforce guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the slide show. The detailed lesson plans make implementing public speaking, speech and debate curriculum easy for teachers.

These no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoints can also 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 lesson in Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate focuses on how to Know Your Audience and includes:

Lesson Plan with:

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

Worksheet with:

  • Explanations and examples of the different methods for analyzing an audience.
  • Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

Slide Show Presentation with:

  • Introduction slides with explanations of methods to employ when analyzing an audience
  • Guided note-taking sections
  • Examples of information to determine when analyzing an audience

Google Slides

Answer Key

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The lessons in the Middle School Introduction to Public Speaking Unit include:

  • Know Your Audience
  • Organizing a Speech
  • Writing a Speech
  • Practice Makes Perfect
  • Research Techniques

Plus a FREE Argumentative Writing Essay Lesson

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Black History Month Activity Worksheets

By Inspired By MlG

Get ready to embark on an exciting educational journey this Black History Month with a variety of engaging activities! These activities have been carefully designed to make learning about black history fun and interactive for students.

Challenge your word skills with "How many words can you find?" activity, where you'll uncover hidden words related to black history. Step into the shoes of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a unique writing activity, where you can have a virtual conversation with this influential leader. Test your knowledge with Black History Month Trivia, complete with an answer key for self-assessment.

Enhance your language skills by putting Black History Month words in alphabetical order. Explore the lives of inspiring African American leaders by writing their captivating biographies. Unleash your creativity by designing your own Black History Month T-shirt through a drawing activity.

Experience empathy by taking a walk in an African American leader's shoes through a thought-provoking writing activity. Finally, dream big and express your own aspirations in the "I have a dream" writing activity.

With these activities, students will not only learn about the significant contributions of African Americans throughout history but will also develop vital skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and empathy. Join us in celebrating Black History Month and let the learning begin! black history fun and interactive for students.

Activities included 

Black History Month- How many words can you find

Writing activity-Conversation with Martin Luther King, Jr.

Alphabetical order-Black History Month words 

Black History month Trivia with answer key

Writing Activity- Biography of an African American Leader

Drawing Activity- Design a Black History Month T-shirt

Writing Activity- Take a walk in an African American Leader’s shoes

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Motivational Goal Setting (Student Success Skills)

By Beth Hammett

Critical thinking activity for small/whole that motivates students to take charge of their learning process. Encourages students to discuss their classroom learning successes as well as disasters. Activity will have students discussing learning processes and study skills. Student scenarios given and guided questions with handout chart included.

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(FR) STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES PACK

By French Made Fun!

C'est à nouveau cette période de l'année ! (Je sais je sais). Mon école organise des entretiens dirigés par des élèves; et pour ceux d'entre vous qui suivent un format similaire, ce kit contient tout ce dont vos élèves ont besoin pour se préparer à leurs entretiens et vous permettre de respirer!

11 activités imprimables pour que vos élèves se préparent, réfléchissent, se fixent des buts et s'organisent pour leur entretien auto-dirigé :

  • Page de couverture (nom);
  • L'heure de mon entretien ;
  • Fiches d'auto-évaluation détaillées ;
  • Souvenirs de ce terme;
  • #SNAP - Un aperçu de chaque sujet ;
  • Cartes imprimables - pour mettre en valeur les pièces dont ils sont fiers/pas fiers ;
  • Questionnaire - habitudes + comportements (Toujours, souvent, rarement, jamais);
  • Liste de contrôle pour les entretiens dirigés par les étudiants ;
  • Interview baratin (mot pour mot);
  • Objectifs SMART.

3 activités modifiables pour s'adapter à vos attentes et règles :

  • Fiches d'auto-évaluation détaillées - version modifiable ;
  • Questionnaire - habitudes + comportements (Toujours, souvent, rarement, jamais) - version modifiable ;
  • Liste de contrôle d'entrevue - version modifiable.

Ce document existe également en Anglais et il peut être trouvé ici!

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Democrat Vs Republican: A Matter of Perspective

By Mark Holmes

This resource is aimed at 7th to 10th grade.

The political landscape in the United States is deeply polarized, with Republicans and Democrats often having starkly different positions on many issues. 

Here are ten hot contentious topics that hav been prominent in the political discourse. These topics are highly dynamic, and the positions associated with each party can evolve over time, influenced by current events, leadership changes, and public opinion. Always consult the most recent sources for the latest information on these and other political issues.

Each issue has further been divided into two short stories, or rather scenarios, one from the perspective of a democrat, and one from the perspective of a republican.

Finally, there are sets of questions that probe each scenario and dig deeper into the issues and perspectives.

The topics covered are:

Gun control

Abortion

Healthcare reform

Climate change & environmental policy

Tax policy

Immigration

Economic inequality & social welfare

Education

LGBTQ+ Rights

Voting rights and electoral integrity

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AVID Instructional Routine Activity - Layering Focused Notes Strategy

By KJ Inspired Resources

This AVID strategy of layering focused notes is the perfect instructional routine to display for any class in any subject area! Layering is a strategy that clarifies the second and third phases of the focused note-taking process by asking students to revisit their notes multiple times, thinking critically with a different purpose in mind.

Why layering?

Each layer added to the notes is completed in a different color, so a student’s interactions are visible to the instructor and to the student. This not only allows the instructor to assess the quality of the student’s thinking and interaction with the content, but it also solidifies learning about the process and the content itself. Additionally, the use of color enhances retention for visual learners.

Instructional Goals

Students will:

• Add layers of thinking to their notes to process and connect their thinking.

• Use colors to show their repeated interactions with their notes.

Materials needed

If taking notes on paper, students will need a variety of colored pens, colored pencils, highlighters, and markers to use for the note-taking layers.

Directions

  • Provide time for students to complete each layer by adding to their notes with a different color.
  • Work on one layer at a time. Consider whether developing learners need more structure or fewer components to add during each layering session, compared with more experienced note-takers.
  • Have students keep a key to indicate what color is used for each layer (they can make their own key or use the example.)

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Marking Period/Quarter/Trimester Student Reflections | Report Cards | Progress

By Perfectly Planned Designs

Teachers know it is important to allow students to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses so they can grow and improve. I created these reflection sheets to make it easy! I simply print these reflections out at the end of each Marking Period and have students reflect on their grade as well as the quality of work they turned in. They then describe how they can improve as we begin the next Marking Period. Reflection sheets are also included in case your school uses Quarters or Trimesters.

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Columbus Day & Indigenous People's Day WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle

By Innovations in Technology

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)

• WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

• Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key

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Historic Disasters Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions

By Create Learn Inspire Grow

Enhance your students' reading comprehension skills with this engaging resource featuring five significant historic disasters. Each passage is designed for 5th to 9th-grade students and includes questions that encourage critical thinking and discussion. Perfect for use in the classroom or as homework assignments!

What's Included:

  • Five Reading Comprehension Passages:
  1. The Great Chicago Fire (1871)
  2. The Titanic Disaster (1912)
  3. The Hindenburg Disaster (1937)
  4. The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
  5. Hurricane Katrina (2005)
  • Five Sets of Questions:
    • Comprehension questions for each passage, focusing on key details, cause and effect, and historical significance.
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Valentine's Day themed Digital Breakout Room (NO PREP!)

By Miss Yous Clues and Resources

Students will enjoy this digital breakout website that has them solve four logic puzzles to find all the necessary keys to unlock the safe and get Cupid's arrows back. Students will use the Google Form that's embedded in the website to fill in their guesses for the passwords. They will get an immediate response on whether their guess was correct, (which will allow them to go to the next rooms submission), or tell them to try again.

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20 Logic Puzzles for Grades 5-8

By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace

Unlocking Logic: 20 Engaging Puzzles for Grades 5–8 is a fun and challenging collection of brain teasers designed to boost critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills in middle school students. This ebook features 20 diverse puzzles, including number patterns, riddles, code-breaking, magic squares, logic grids, spatial reasoning, and more. Each puzzle is crafted to spark curiosity and encourage creative thinking, making it perfect for classroom use, homework, enrichment, or early finishers.

The puzzles vary in difficulty and style to engage a wide range of learners and support flexible use across grades 5–8. Students are encouraged to work individually or in pairs, explore multiple strategies, and build resilience through thoughtful problem-solving. A full answer key is provided to support self-checking and guided discussion.

Whether you're a teacher looking to inspire your class or a parent wanting to support logical thinking at home, this ebook is the perfect companion for building sharp minds—one puzzle at a time!

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The Westing Game Who's Who Activity

By Ms. J's ELA

This activity should accompany Ellen Raskin's book The Westing Game. Check your students' reading comprehension by assigning them one of 16 character cards. Students will ask each other questions in order to determine the character card that five of their classmates have. Students will have to know the characters in the book in order to ask and answer useful questions. This activity allows students to get up and moving! The resource includes a worksheet for students to complete as they ask questions along with a reflection once the activity is complete. There is a slide presentation with instructions and 16 character cards to print, cut, and hand out to students.

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Thanksgiving Costa's Levels of Inquiry | Categorizing Questions Freebie Activity

By Teach Savvy Store

Increase critical thinking skills with this Thanksgiving-themed Costa's Levels of Inquiry activity! Students will categorize questions based on Costa’s Level 1, 2, and 3, promoting deeper understanding of Thanksgiving traditions and ELA skills. Perfect for engaging middle and high school students in critical analysis and creative thinking during the holiday season!

What's Included

  • 10 Thanksgiving-themed questions for categorizing into Costa's Level of Questioning
  • Answer key

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Growth Mindset Posters & Bulletin Board Printables – Inspiring Classroom Display

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Use this growth mindset poster display - Under the Sea/Ocean poster pack designed to foster a growth mindset culture. This printable pack combines the power of yet, growth mindset printables, and creative classroom display ideas to empower both teachers and students. Included are two eye-catching Change your words. Change your Mindset posters, along with corresponding display cards that reinforce the importance of positive language and mindset. With 10 sets of mindset sayings and 20 cards exclaiming Be who you are, this pack provides a variety of fixed and growth mindset statements to spark meaningful discussions and reflections. Hang the Growth Mindset Bunting Banner proudly to remind your students of the transformative power of a growth mindset, while the I can't do this yet bunting banner serves as a powerful reminder of the limitless possibilities that lie ahead. Equip your classroom with these growth mindset resources for teachers and watch your students thrive as they embrace the power of yet and unlock their full potential.


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Critical Thinking
$3.25