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"A Christmas Carol" and "The Grinch" Compare and Contrast Snowball Fight
By Colleen Burdette
Festive way to make connections:
Students read or watch A Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, my students read A Christmas Carol and watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas, for an engaging activity before the holiday. A Christmas Carol was a challenge for the students, so watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas was a fun distraction.
This active and engaging resource gets students moving and discussing. Students will make paper snowballs out of the provided cards. They will then use these for a snowball fight. When time is up, students will find a partner, uncrumple the paper, and have a discussion.
Students can reach connections and have discussions with the information they gather.
What's included:
Why this resource is helpful:
Shakespearean Insults | Introduction to Shakespeare Game | Dramatic Play
By Jennifer Arnold
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!
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.
Please use a computer to download and not your phone.
This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Thank you! :)
-Jennifer
Copyright © 2024 ArnoldWellnessDesign
By Educate and Create
Review the entire play with your class! Jeopardy style! Students love this, it looks just like jeopardy with questions from each act of the play. A total of 31 slides with 30 clues for your students to answer. It's interactive and allows for students to have fun while reviewing the play. If you like this be sure to check out my other Romeo and Juliet products: R& J Vocabulary https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Romeo-and-Juliet-Vocabulary-words-and-quiz-2657140 R&J Bundle https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Romeo-and-Juliet-Bundle-2624360 Tragedies https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Shakespeare-Tragedies-All-Plays-2656553
Printable Poetry month Sudoku Puzzles With Solution - Fun April Games Activities
By The Students Palace
Sudoku are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.
Feel free to let us know how we're doing in the Ratings & Comments section.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
20 Pages
( PDF + PNG Files )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls
JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED
This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.
You can print as many copies as you want.
NOTE
This is a digital item.
No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game
By Language Arts Excellence
This resource features a lesson plan and materials for the Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game, an engaging and competitive way to review Shakespeare's most beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Let's face it, review days can be difficult... and boring... so your students will appreciate you making learning fun with this collaborative game. The resource includes not only a meticulously detailed lesson plan and set-up instructions, but 75 questions on characters, plot, quotations, and vocabulary from A Midsummer Night's Dream. Besides simple set-up, very little preparation is needed for this lesson and if your students are like mine, they will ask for this form of review for every unit of study!
Product Includes:
This full-length lesson plan can be adapted for any period length up to 1 hour and is ideal on a day leading up to the final test on A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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Save 20% off this resource when you purchase as part of a bundle of all A Midsummer Night's Dream products by Language Arts Excellence:
⭐ A Midsummer Night's Dream Activity BUNDLE
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Also, check out these great products to complement your unit on A Midsummer Night's Dream:
⭐ Shakespeare ESCAPE ROOM
⭐Introduction to Shakespeare Powerpoint
⭐Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt
⭐ A Midsummer Night's Dream Bell-Ringer Prompts
⭐A Midsummer Night's Dream Literature Guide
⭐ A Midsummer Night's Dream ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ A Midsummer Night's Dream HOT SEAT!
⭐ A Midsummer Night's Dream Social Media Materials
⭐A Midsummer Night's Dream Essay Prompts
⭐A Midsummer Night's Dream Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials
⭐A Midsummer Night's Dream Anticipation Activity
⭐ A Midsummer Night's Dream Puzzles
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"Christmas Carol" and "Grinch Who Stole Christmas" Compare/Contrast Activities
By Colleen Burdette
Festive way to make connections:
Students read or watch A Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, my students read A Christmas Carol and watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas, for an engaging activity before the holiday. A Christmas Carol was a challenge for the students, so watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas was a fun distraction.
Students will take notes on the provided worksheets to help keep track of information and make connections in a visual format. Notetaking helps keep students engaged in both stories. This also helps the students look at well know material in a new way.
This active and engaging resource gets students moving and discussing. Students will make paper snowballs out of the provided cards. They will then use these for a snowball fight. When time is up, students will find a partner, uncrumple the paper, and have a discussion.
Students can reach connections and have discussions with the information they gather.
What's included:
Why this resource is helpful:
Book Bingo for Grades 5-8 | Middle School Reading Game | Book Reading Challenge
By Jennifer Arnold
Turn Reading Into a Game with the Printable Book Bingo Challenge!
Are your middle-grade students struggling to stay engaged with their reading? This printable book bingo challenge gamifies reading, making it exciting and rewarding for all students.
Designed specifically for grades 5-8, it’s perfect for classroom use, library programs, homework assignments, or homeschool programs.
Why This Book Bingo Is a Must-Have:
✔️ Motivates Reluctant Readers: By turning reading into a fun, interactive challenge, students are inspired to explore new genres, discover unique stories, and tackle their reading goals with enthusiasm.
✔️ No Prep and Easy to Use: This printable bingo sheet is versatile enough to fit any curriculum. Use it as a class-wide competition, a homework assignment, or even an independent reading tracker. All you have to do is print it out and get creative with rewards once students achieve a bingo goal!
✔️ Encourages Variety of Reading: This book bingo game encourages students to read across genres, exploring different authors, and broadening their literary horizons.
✔️ Perfect for Middle Grades: Tailored to the interests and developmental needs of 5th to 8th graders, this resource aligns with their growing curiosity and ability to analyze deeper themes in literature.
The Book Bingo Challenge transforms middle school reading into a fun, achievable adventure that students will love. It’s the perfect way to foster a reading culture in your classroom or homeschool while making your job easier.
➡️ Grab your printable bingo sheet today and get your students excited to read!
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
1 file with 1 PDF page, US letter size
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.
Please use a computer to download and not your phone.
This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Thank you! :)
-Jennifer
Copyright © 2024 ArnoldWellnessDesign
The Giver: Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles
By Educate and Create
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
The Giver Flip book Study Guide
The Giver Characterization Flip book
The Giver Graphic Organizers
Shakespeare Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game
By Language Arts Excellence
This resource features a lesson plan and materials for the Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game, an engaging and competitive way to review Shakespeare and the Globe Theater. Let's face it, review days can be boring for both teachers and students, so liven them up with this collaborative game. The resource includes not only a meticulously detailed lesson plan and set-up instructions, but 30 questions on Shakespeare's life, works, and the Globe. Besides simple set-up, very little preparation is needed for this lesson and if your students are like mine, they will ask for this form of review for every unit of study!
Product Includes:
This lesson plan is ideal on a day leading up to the final quiz on Shakespeare.
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Also, check out these great products to add to your Shakespeare unit by Language Arts Excellence:
⭐ Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt: Introduction to the Author Activity
⭐ Shakespeare ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Shakespeare Bell Ringer Journal Prompts
⭐ Introduction to Shakespeare Powerpoint
⭐ Elizabethan England Differentiated Mini-Unit
⭐ Shakespeare's "Death Lines" Activity
⭐ Shakespeare's Epitaph Assignment
⭐ Shakespeare Valentine's Day Lesson Plan
⭐ William Shakespeare Quote Posters
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A Midsummer Night's Dream Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game
By Language Arts Excellence
This resource features a lesson plan and materials for the Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game, an engaging and competitive way to review Shakespeare's most beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Let's face it, review days can be difficult... and boring... so your students will appreciate you making learning fun with this collaborative game. The resource includes not only a meticulously detailed lesson plan and set-up instructions, but 75 questions on characters, plot, quotations, and vocabulary from A Midsummer Night's Dream. Besides simple set-up, very little preparation is needed for this lesson and if your students are like mine, they will ask for this form of review for every unit of study!
Product Includes:
This full-length lesson plan can be adapted for any period length up to 1 hour and is ideal on a day leading up to the final test on A Midsummer Night's Dream.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Save 20% off this resource when you purchase as part of a bundle of all A Midsummer Night's Dream products by Language Arts Excellence:
⭐ A Midsummer Night's Dream Activity BUNDLE
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Also, check out these great products to complement your unit on A Midsummer Night's Dream:
⭐ Shakespeare ESCAPE ROOM
⭐Introduction to Shakespeare Powerpoint
⭐Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt
⭐ A Midsummer Night's Dream Bell-Ringer Prompts
⭐A Midsummer Night's Dream Literature Guide
⭐ A Midsummer Night's Dream ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ A Midsummer Night's Dream HOT SEAT!
⭐ A Midsummer Night's Dream Social Media Materials
⭐A Midsummer Night's Dream Essay Prompts
⭐A Midsummer Night's Dream Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials
⭐A Midsummer Night's Dream Anticipation Activity
⭐ A Midsummer Night's Dream Puzzles
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Divergent Characters Word Search
By Language Arts Excellence
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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Check out these great resources to supplement your unit on Divergent by Veronica Roth:
⭐ Divergent Unit Test
⭐ Divergent Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials
⭐ Divergent "Silent Conversation" Quote Pass Activity
⭐ Divergent Faction Personality Quiz
⭐ Divergent Fear Landscape Assignment
⭐ Divergent Symbolism Lesson Plan: Tattoos of Divergent Characters
⭐ Divergent Mock Choosing Ceremony - Lesson Plans and Materials
⭐ Divergent Faction Acrostic Poem Assignment
⭐ Divergent Worksheet Bundle
⭐ Divergent Final Project - Long Lost Sixth Faction
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