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Paperless Picture of The Day Morning Meeting Work Digital Resources

By Professional Development and Teacher Prep

Do your students need highly engaging morning meeting digital resources or a picture of the day to start off their morning? Morning Meeting Picture Slides are important to utilize to develop strong relationships with students and peer-to-peer relationships.  The picture of the day allows for deeper conversations and the building of a strong classroom community, which in turn raises academic achievement skills. The digital resource has many diverse pictures where everyone can feel represented.

How I Use Picture of The Day

We use a picture of the day every morning during our morning meeting routine. The morning meeting slides are projected on our screen for all students to see. Students are asked to infer, visualize, synthesize, and create connections with the picture. Looking closely at a picture is an important reading skill for students to develop to create inferences about what they are reading. 

Additionally, The picture of the day can be used for writing prompts or centers. Students can look at the picture and write a story based on the picture. 

This is also an excellent resource to use with your remote learners. You could assign one or more morning meeting slides to their learning management system for morning meetings and writing or reading activities. 

“Morning Meeting is an engaging way to start each day, build a strong sense of community, and set children up for success socially and academically.” -Responsive Classroom

“Morning meetings are an excellent way to help students transition from home to school and help them get ready to learn. In addition, these meetings can help you connect with your students, help students build relationships with each other, and promote an overall sense of community in the classroom.” -Centervention

The topics and what is included:

  • 180 pages of editable Google Slides. 
  • Diverse, beautiful pictures.
  • Pictures were either taken by me or were purchased stock photos. 
  • No worksheets. 
  • An excellent time-saver where all of the pictures are ready to go in one place!

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Bundle|Light, Sound and Seismic Waves Energy Reading Comprehension Passages

By LessonLink Teacher

This comprehensive bundle is designed for grades 4 to 8 and brings together three engaging sets of reading comprehension passages focused on Light Waves, Sound Waves, and Seismic Waves.

Each passage is carefully crafted to cover key concepts, followed by a variety of questions—short-answer, multiple-choice, and matching activities/graphic organizers—to reinforce learning and assess comprehension.

This bundle will help to enhance your students' understanding of waves in different forms, improve their reading comprehension skills, and spark curiosity about the scientific world around them.

It's an excellent resource for science classes, reading practice, or homeschooling curriculum.


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Black History Month Athlete Trading Cards - Interactive Digital & Print Resource

By TooBookedUp

Celebrate Black History Month in your classroom with our comprehensive Athlete Trading Cards resource! Engage your students in grades 4-8 with this interactive and educational set, designed to honor the achievements and legacies of influential Black athletes. This versatile resource, perfect for cross-curricular activities in ELA, PE, Social Studies, and Art, offers a dynamic way to integrate learning about historical figures with creative expression and project-based learning. Whether for classroom activities, bulletin board displays, or student presentations, these trading cards are an ideal addition to your teaching toolkit.

Product Highlights:

  • 60 Slide Interactive Google Slides and PDF: A rich, user-friendly digital resource that's easily accessible and customizable.
  • Teacher Exemplar Included: Get started instantly with our teacher-crafted exemplar, guiding you on how to maximize the potential of this resource.
  • Cross-Curricular Application: Seamlessly integrate into various subjects including ELA, PE, Social Studies, and Art, enhancing the learning experience with versatility.
  • Engaging Visuals and Content: High-quality, visually appealing designs paired with comprehensive biographical data, career highlights, and more.
  • Print-Ready for Versatility: Easily printable for physical use in classrooms, bulletin boards, or as hand-held learning materials.

How to Use This Resource:

  • Classroom Learning: Utilize the slides for interactive classroom activities, encouraging students to explore and learn about influential Black athletes.
  • Creative Projects: Engage students in project-based learning, allowing them to create their own trading cards, enhancing their research, writing, and artistic skills.
  • Bulletin Boards & Displays: Create captivating bulletin boards or classroom displays, showcasing the accomplishments of these athletes and inspiring your students.
  • Student Presentations: Encourage students to present their athlete trading cards, fostering public speaking skills and peer learning.

Who Is This Resource For? This versatile digital resource is designed for forward-thinking educators who are passionate about delivering a comprehensive, engaging, and educational experience. Ideal for teachers of:

  • Grades 4-8: Tailored content that's appropriate and engaging for middle-grade students.
  • ELA, PE, Social Studies, and Art: Cross-curricular application makes it a perfect fit for various subjects, promoting an inclusive learning environment.
  • Project-Based Learning Enthusiasts: Teachers who want to encourage creativity, research skills, and hands-on learning will find this resource exceptionally beneficial.
  • Digital Classroom Advocates: Perfect for educators looking for a versatile digital resource that's easily integrated into various digital platforms used in modern classrooms.

Bring history to life, inspire creativity, and celebrate the achievements of Black athletes in your classroom with this unique, interactive, and comprehensive resource. Get your Black History Month Athlete Trading Cards resource today and create a vibrant, educational, and engaging learning environment for your students!

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The Call of the Wild Flip book Study Guide- Google Drive Version

By Educate and Create

Introducing the ultimate study guide for The Call of the Wild the classic novel by Jack London! The Call of the Wild study guide flipbook contains everything you need to understand this masterpiece of American literature.

With 16 pages of comprehensive material, the study guide is divided into three main sections, including Questions by Part, Historical Context, and About The Author.

The Questions by Chapter includes detailed questions for the novel's chapters designed to help you focus on key plot points, character development, and themes. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to promote critical thinking and analysis, allowing you to delve deeper into the novel and gain a deeper understanding of its complexities.

The Historical Context section provides important historical background information about the time and place in which the novel is set. This section explores the political, social, and cultural context of the novel, helping you to better understand the novel's themes and ideas.

The About The Author section provides insight into the life and work of Jack London. This section explores the author's biography, his literary influences, and his writing style, giving you a deeper appreciation for the novel and its place in American literature.

The Character Map section includes details about each the novel's main characters, how they interact with each other, what character relationships exist, and provide students with a visual representation of the characters motivations.

Best of all, our study guide flipbook includes an answer key for all the questions, so you can check your answers and make sure you are on the right track.

Whether you are a student, a literature enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of this classic novel, our_The Call of the Wild_ study guide flipbook is the perfect tool to help you achieve your goals. So why wait? Order your copy today and start exploring the world of The Call of the Wild.

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We Beat The Street Chapter 1 Questions, We Beat the Street Reading Comprehension

By Queen's Educational Resources

We Beat The Street Chapter 1 Questions, We Beat the Street Reading Comprehension

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Text: We Beat The Street

Chapter 1 Questions

16 pages

Print and Digital

Detailed Answer Key included

This resource includes:

1 Inference-Based Question "combo" Worksheet (contains all 5 questions together)

5 Inference-based Question Worksheets (on a separate worksheet)

5 Bulletin Board Task Display Pages (for each question worksheet)

1 Scoring Rubric

1 Blank Worksheet (for you to generate your own question!)

★ ANSWER KEY (very detailed!)

This resource focuses on CHAPTER 1 of We Beat The Street and features 5 inference-based questions that require students to demonstrate inferential thinking and a deep analysis of the chapter - beyond literal comprehension. Each inference-based question can be treated as an extended response where students must make inferences and support their responses, ideas, and/or analysis with evidence from the text.

► There is a "combo" worksheet, which includes all five questions on two pages. There are also 5 separate worksheets that include the same questions on a different worksheet. This allows for more extensive responses. You can have students either complete all five inference-based questions on the "combo" worksheet all at once OR you can have students complete each of the questions at different times: for classwork, independent practice, homework, or formative assessment - your choice! You can even give students different questions depending on their levels - excellent for differentiation.

► I also included a blank worksheet for you to generate your own question and students write it in the box!

► A detailed ANSWER KEY for the questions have been included. The ideas and evidence in the Answer Keys are accompanied by page numbers to help you facilitate discussion more smoothly and navigate to important ideas and events without looking for the information in the book. The Answer Keys are so comprehensive that you can even develop additional questions that will encourage students to engage in productive classroom talk!

► A 2-Point rubric is included for scoring with a section for comments and feedback at the bottom. Finally, there are five visually appealing Bulletin Board Task Display Pages to display with student work. The Bulletin Board Task Display Pages are personalized for each question worksheet! You have everything you need to score these assignments and display on bulletin boards immediately upon completion. It's a great way to showcase student work!

► 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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❌ Lesson plans are not included. This resource can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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This resource is also included in the following discounted resources:

  • We Beat The Street BUNDLE
  • WBTS Mega Chapter BUNDLE

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Additional Chapter Packets:

  • WBTS Mega Chapter BUNDLE
  • WBTS Chapter 1 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 2 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 3 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 4 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 5 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 6 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 7 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 8 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 9 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 10 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 11 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 12 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 13 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 14 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 15 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 16 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 17 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 18 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 19 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 20 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 21 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 22 and Conclusion Packet

Other WE BEAT THE STREET resources you might me interested in:

  • WBTS BUNDLE
  • WBTS Chapter Questions and KEYS
  • WBTS Inference Task Cards, Test, Graphic Organizer, and Bookmarks
  • WBTS Three Differentiated Writing Packets
  • WBTS Bookmarks
  • WBTS Chapter Vocabulary
  • WBTS Chapter Summaries and Notes
  • WBTS Text-to-Text Connections LESSON PACKET
  • WBTS Peer Pressure Mini Essay Packet
  • WBTS Overcoming Challenges Essay Packet
  • WBTS Inspirational Educators Short Response Packet
  • WBTS Inference Task Cards, Test, Graphic Organizer, and Bookmarks
  • INFERENCE Lesson Plan and PowerPoint
  • WBTS Graphic Organizer and Activity Packet

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The Complete Word Search Puzzles Set for Your Students and Kids

By Zaazoua Mostapha

The best way to teach vocabulary to kids is by playing educational games.

In this bundle you will get:

  • Moon Phases Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet Fun Back To School Ressource
  • Moon Landing Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet - Activity Games For Kids
  • Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
  • Months of The Year Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
  • BIG Summer Vacation Fun Word Search Worksheet - End of School Year Activity
  • Classroom Objects Word Search - Back To School Students Activities Worksheets
  • 118 Beach Related Words Word Search Puzzles - End of School Activity Worksheets
  • 10 Summer Vocabulary Word Search Puzzles Worksheets Activity - 100 Word to Find
  • Halloween October Word Search Vocabulary Activity Worksheets
  • Fourth (4th) of July Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet | 63 Word to Find
  • Spanish Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
  • Italian Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
  • French Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet

Also, I'm open to suggestions about other word searches to add to this set.

Note: This product is not for resale and absolutely not for Commercial Use.

If you have any requests we can help.

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ELA Book for Student Reference/Writing/Literature/Grammar/Organizers

By Blooming Through High School

Perfect for learners who have IEP's requiring class notes, correctly completed examples, and graphic organizers.

Bundle and save with the All Things English Revising & Editing Workbook

I was tired of writing things on the board over and over again. I was tired of printing out pages that students threw away. I was also tired of answering questions that students could find for themselves. So I made a book to make sure I wouldn't have to anymore.

Over the course of 2 months, I thought of everything that I would have to teach, explain, write examples of, and print, and I put all my tips and tricks into ONE BOOK. I printed this out and spiral bound all the pages for each of my students. Every time my students ask me to repeat something, I point them to the book.

I also use this in my class for reference during specific lessons as well. It's a game changer! I save time and I save my sanity.

It's the MOST helpful for all the little pieces students need to know for all the stages of writing: brainstorming, pre-writing, paragraphs, citations, plagiarism, and much, much more.

WANT TO REVISE THIS TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN? I've added the Word document for teachers to modify to fit their teaching style!

Sections:

  • Revising & Editing
  • Fiction
  • Non-fiction
  • Writing
  • Graphic Organizers & Notes
  • Index

Key Features: ELA, English Language Arts, Writing Guide, Revising & Editing, Class Notes, Completed Examples, Graphic Organizers, IEP Accommodations, Teacher-Editable Word Document.

And Check out these other resources!

  • ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle (new)
  • All Things English For Middle & High School Students (best seller)
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  • Revising & Editing Workbook
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5th & 6th Grade Gateway Arch Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Creative Writing

By Pearlie Janes Creations

Unlock the wonders of the Gateway Arch with our comprehensive educational product! This engaging resource features 30 pages of captivating content, including answer keys for easy assessment. Dive into the rich history and architectural marvel of the Gateway Arch through four reading passages. Each passage is accompanied by 3 multiple-choice questions, 2 vocabulary exploration, short-answer prompts, and 3 creative writing prompts providing a well-rounded learning experience.

How Teachers Can Use This Product:

1. Classroom Instruction: Integrate the reading passages and accompanying questions into your lessons to supplement classroom instruction. Use the content to spark discussions about history, architecture, and critical thinking.

2. Assessment Tools: Leverage the included answer keys to streamline the assessment process. Assess students' comprehension and analytical skills through the multiple-choice and short-answer questions.

3. Homework Assignments: Assign specific reading passages and questions as homework assignments to reinforce classroom learning. The product's structure makes it easy for students to complete independently.

4. Creative Writing Workshops: Utilize the three creative writing prompts to inspire imaginative thinking and enhance students' writing skills. These prompts can serve as standalone activities or be integrated into broader creative writing workshops.

5. Homeschooling: Ideal for homeschooling, this product provides a comprehensive yet flexible curriculum supplement. Tailor the content to fit your homeschooling schedule and objectives.

6. Travel Activities: Parents, engage your children during travel and with educational activities centered around the Gateway Arch. Keep learning exciting and relevant, even beyond the traditional classroom setting.

Elevate your teaching and learning journey with this dynamic and comprehensive resource today! The Gateway Arch product offers educators versatile tools to create an immersive and enriching educational experience for students.

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Graded Word Reading Editable Benchmark 1 Assessment in Google Sheets™

By Tech for Teaching

Graded Word Reading Editable Assessment in Google Sheets™!

Permission has been granted to link Core Assessing Reading Multiple Measures manual which includes the San Diego Quick for which this template was created.

Track all of your students' word reading skills with this editable benchmark assessment!

Click here for a SAMPLE EDITABLE BENCHMARK to make sure this template will work for you.

Quickly and easily share and analyze data with individual student graphs. Compare and group students with a color-coded class data sheet showing independent, instructional, and frustration levels for each student.

Assess up to 30 students three times per year!

What is Included:

This is an ALL-IN-ONE Google Sheet™ Workbook!

Simply type your assessment titles, levels, and words into the template and automatically generate 30 assessor probes ( 1 per student), student-friendly probes to print, and a class data sheet with the categories you entered into the template.

To administer the assessment, check the letters, sounds, and words read correctly to automatically calculate totals. A student skills summary and graphs comparing fall, winter, and spring data are included. You will also generate a whole class graph of median and average skills to show growth throughout the year!

Although titles, headings, and words are fully customizable, the template is specific on the number of items, etc.

Click here for a SAMPLE EDITABLE BENCHMARK to make sure this template will work for you.

Detailed directions are included within the Google Sheet workbook and in the preview.

Visit the store for more editable Google Sheets™ to meet your progress monitoring and assessment needs!

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Parents | Grandparents day Mandala Coloring Pages - Fun September Activities

By The Students Palace

Fun Grandparents day Mandala Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!

Feel free to let us know how we're doing in the Ratings & Comments section.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

  • ( PDF + PNG )

  • 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.

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  • 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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Taco History Culture Reading Emergency Sub Plan or Food Unit Activity for Spanish Classes

By Senorita Creativa

Spice up your lessons with a fun reading about tacos! Break free from the routine and get your students excited with this engaging reading activity all about tacos! This ready-to-use resource explores the history, cultural significance, and different types of tacos, and will have your students hungry to learn more. This activity in English offers a fascinating look into Mexican culture while encouraging students to make connections with their own cultural traditions.

This resource includes:

  ✅ 3 versions of the four-page reading passage, all written in English  

  ✅ a pre-reading anticipation guide  

  ✅ 2 post-reading comprehension activities  

  ✅ 2 post-reading writing activities  

  ✅ answer keys for the anticipation guide and comprehension activities  

  ✅ teacher tips and suggestions for extension activities  

This super low-prep activity is perfect for sub plans, a filler lesson between units, or as a fun addition to a unit on food and culture. The best part? Your students will make cross-cultural connections between their own experiences and the rich traditions of Mexican cuisine, all while practicing critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. Because the readings and activities are in English, students can focus on comprehension and cultural analysis without a language barrier.

This resource is ideal for a Spanish 1 class, world cultures class, or any exploratory language program.

The reading passage is included at three different grade levels for easy differentiation: 9th-10th, 7th-8th, and 4th-5th. 


Copyright © Rachel Bailey (La Señorita Creativa®) All Rights Reserved

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

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FRENCH | NOVEL STUDY/ÉTUDE DE ROMAN | N'IMPORTE QUEL ROMAN | CHOICE BOARD |

By French Made Fun!

Cette ressource propose 11 projets (chacun avec sa propre rubrique) pour une évaluation formative après la lecture d'un roman. Je les utilise avec mes élèves après un club de lecture ou après une lecture indépendante de leur choix.

Vous pouvez choisir de faire travailler tous les élèves sur le même projet, ou leur donner un élément de choix et leur faire choisir leur propre activité, en fonction de leurs intérêts, de leurs forces et de leurs objectifs.

Ces projets offrent aux élèves des occasions de faire preuve de créativité, d'ingéniosité et d'explorer leurs romans sous un angle différent.

Les options de projet dans cette ressource incluent :

  • « Full textos ! » (Un projet créatif qui amène les élèves à réfléchir profondément sur les personnages, la personnalité et les événements de leur roman en créant des conversations texto entre les personnages du roman.)
  • « Une BD brillante » (Projet créatif où les élèves créent une bande dessinée à partir des événements de leur roman, dans l'ordre chronologique.)
  • « L'actualité du roman » (Un projet créatif dans lequel des étudiants se font passer pour un journaliste et créent un journal basé sur des événements et des personnages de leur roman.)
  • « Cartographie-le ! » (Un projet créatif dans lequel les élèves cartographient le cadre de leur roman et présentent des événements clés.)
  • « L'histoire ne s'arrête pas là ! » (Un projet d'écriture créative qui donnera aux élèves la possibilité d'écrire une suite ou un dernier chapitre manquant à leur roman.)
  • « Affiche de film » (Un projet créatif qui amènera vos élèves à penser cinématographiquement à leur roman. Ils choisiront des acteurs et créeront une affiche de film basée sur leur roman.)
  • « La playlist de mon roman » (Un projet musical créatif qui amènera les élèves à créer une bande originale de leur roman en choisissant et en analysant avec soin des chansons qui correspondent au thème et aux événements de leur roman.)
  • « Chronologie captivante » (Un projet créatif qui amènera les élèves à construire une chronologie de leur roman - du début à la fin - présentant les événements clés, les problèmes et les résolutions.)
  • « Cher Journal ... »(Un projet d'écriture créative qui amènera les élèves à écrire une série d'entrées de journal du point de vue d'un personnage principal de leur roman.)
  • « Art nouveau »(Un projet artistique qui permet la créativité artistique et la liberté de mettre en valeur des thèmes, des personnages et des événements par le biais de l'art.)
  • « L'habit ne fait pas le moine ! » (Un projet créatif qui permettra aux élèves de recréer la couverture et la quatrième de la couverture de leur roman. Les élèves compareront l'original avec le leur et analyseront leurs choix et modifications personnels.)
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Authors Purpose / Main Idea - 20 Non Fiction Texts, Worksheet & Slides - Set 2

By Mark Holmes

Description

Elevate your students' reading comprehension skills with this comprehensive lesson on identifying and understanding author's purpose. This resource is designed to help students in grades 6-8 develop critical thinking skills and become more effective readers by analyzing various elements of a text, such as word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas.

The package includes:

A detailed, 40-slide presentation covering:

  • The importance of understanding author's purpose

  • The three main types of author's purpose: persuade, inform, and entertain

  • How word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas contribute to author's purpose

  • Practical tips and strategies for identifying author's purpose in various texts

  • Two example passages with in-depth analysis of author's purpose, word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas

  • Recap of key points and encouragement for students to practice their skills

20 carefully curated non-fiction texts from diverse genres, such as opinion pieces, advertisements, and informative essays, providing ample opportunities for students to apply their learning

A versatile worksheet that guides students through analyzing each text, focusing on:

  1. Summarizing the main points
  2. Identifying the main idea and author's purpose
  3. Examining key writing techniques and their effects

Text Titles:

Literary Nonfiction

  1. Biography of Malala Yousafzai - Explore the life of a young woman who stood up for education rights and won a Nobel Peace Prize.
  2. Emma Raducanu: A Rising Star Overcoming the Odds - An account focusing on the challenges and triumphs in youth sports.
  3. Personal Essay on Bullying - Reflections from someone who experienced bullying, discussing its impacts and lessons learned.
  4. Travel Writing about a Trip to the Amazon Rainforest - Descriptions and adventures in one of the world's most vital and diverse ecosystems.

Journalism

  1. News Article on Climate Change - Current events and scientific explanations regarding global climate shifts.
  2. Feature Story on Innovations in Technology - In-depth look at how technology is changing education.
  3. Investigative Reporting on Plastic Pollution - Uncovering the sources and solutions of plastic pollution in oceans.
  4. Opinion Piece on the Importance of Recycling - Persuasive arguments about why recycling should be a part of daily life.

Academic Writing

  1. Research Paper on Habitats of Endangered Species - Study and presentation of critical habitats that need protection.
  2. Case Study on the Impact of Video Games on Youth - Analysis of positive and negative effects of gaming.
  3. Review of a Science Documentary - Critical evaluation of a popular science documentary's content and presentation.

Practical Nonfiction

  1. How-to Guide on Starting a Community Garden - Step-by-step instructions for school-based or community garden projects.
  2. Self-help Book for Teens on Managing Stress - Practical advice and techniques for handling school and social stress.
  3. Instructions for cooking lasagne - From the history, to the ingredients, to the recipe and execution.

Creative Nonfiction

  1. Narrative Nonfiction on a Significant Historical Event - A compelling retelling of the moon landing, focusing on lesser-known facts and figures.
  2. Historical Account of the Civil Rights Movement - A blend of factual history and personal stories from the 1960s.
  3. True Crime Story about a Famous Art Heist - Examination of the theft, the investigation, and the impact on the art world.

Additional Engaging Topics

  1. Exploration of the Ancient Civilization of Egypt  - Delving into their culture, technology, and contributions to modern society.

  2. Science Behind Natural Disasters - Understanding earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanoes through a scientific lens.

  3. The Evolution of Music from Classical to Modern Pop - Tracing how music has changed over the centuries and its influence on society.

By working through this lesson and completing the accompanying activities, your students will:

  • Gain a deep understanding of author's purpose and its significance in reading comprehension

  • Learn to identify and analyze the elements of a text that contribute to author's purpose

  • Develop critical thinking skills by examining word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas

  • Improve their ability to summarize and interpret various types of non-fiction texts

  • Become more confident and engaged readers, equipped with strategies for tackling complex texts

This resource is perfect for English Language Arts, Reading, or Writing classes, as well as for test preparation and literacy intervention programs. The slides and activities can be easily adapted to suit your classroom's needs and can be used for whole-class instruction, small-group work, or independent practice.

Empower your students to become skilled, critical readers with this comprehensive lesson on author's purpose. Purchase now and unlock the key to improved reading comprehension!

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Winter Activity Pages | Coloring, Mazes, Word Search and More

By Kids Teaching Zone

Keep kids engaged this season with Winter Activity Pages! This fun-filled pack includes a variety of activities like coloring, mazes, word searches, and more to spark creativity and learning. Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, or winter break fun!

What’s Inside:

❄️ Coloring Pages: Winter-themed illustrations to inspire creativity.
❄️ Mazes: Challenge problem-solving skills with fun paths to navigate.
❄️ Word Searches: Boost vocabulary with winter-themed word puzzles.

❄️ And More...

Why You’ll Love It:

Ready-to-use, no-prep activities for kids.
Ideal for classrooms, at-home learning, or holiday downtime.
Combines fun and learning with seasonal flair.

Download Winter Activity Pages today for hours of winter-themed fun and education!

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This resource includes:

  • 75 Pages
  • Printable PDF File
  • Easel Activity

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This is a 145-page set of worksheets to go along with the WonderWorks Interactive Worktext (McGraw-Hill) for grade six.

Note that these worksheets go along with the 1st edition published in 2013 with ISBN 0021298149. Please verify that you have the same edition before purchasing this product.

For each week in the Interactive Worktext, there are two worksheets:

* vocabulary

* comprehension questions

There are also several pages of review for each of the six units:

* review questions

* vocabulary review

* crossword puzzle

* cause and effect

* compare and contrast

* W questions

* illustrations

* characters

* comic strip

* story map

* news report

* summaries

* transformation

* interviews

There are also two "Tickets Out the Door" for each week.

There is also an answer key included at the end of the file.

Worksheets for WonderWorks Interactive Worktexts:

* WonderWorks Grade Two

* WonderWorks Grade Three

* WonderWorks Grade Four

* WonderWorks Grade Five

* WonderWorks Grade Six

Test Materials for WonderWorks Interactive Worktexts:

* Test Materials: WonderWorks Grade Two

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Winter Math & Literacy Activities | Numbers, Alphabets, Addition & Subtraction..

By Innovative Classroom Ideas

With no preparation needed, this Winter Math and Literacy Packet has it all!This packet of resources is made to meet pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade common core Standards while promoting engaging, hands-on, and interactive learning! these are a great way to make learning enjoyable in winter! This comprehensive packet covers a variety of math and literacy skills in a fun and engaging way.

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This bundle contains the following resources:

Winter Math and Literacy Worksheets | Numbers, Addition, Subtraction, Letters...

With this winter season Math and Literacy resource, through a wide range of interesting activities, children will learn about winter with this resource on winter seasons. These resources have a fun, hands-on approach that you and your kids will adore.

This packet of resources is made to meet prekindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade Common Core Standards while promoting engaging, hands-on, and interactive learning! These are a great way to make learning enjoyable in winter (December, January, and February).

Some activities included:

❄️ Write the missing numbers.

❄️ Color, cut, and paste pages.

❄️ Practice the recognizing the upper and lowercase letters.

❄️ Practice counting and recognizing the numbers.

❄️ Practice Addition and subtraction.

❄️ Alphabet Letter Practice.

Numbers 1 to 10 Worksheets Count, Trace, Write, Color & Playdough Mats | Winter

Searching for an enjoyable method to support children in enhancing their counting and number recognition abilities? For children in toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade, these adorable winter playdough mats are a great winter activity. With the help of these winter playdough mats, kids can practice counting snowballstracing and writing numbers 1 through 10, and using a ten frame. With play doh, these winter math activities are a great way to make learning enjoyable in December, January, and February. ❄️❄️❄️

This pack contains 2 distinct types of worksheets: half-page and full-page. That it will provide hours of entertainment for kids as they practice counting to ten. Every printable winter playdough mat includes space for creating a playdough numeral, a ten-frame for practicing counting with playdough or a mini eraser, and lines for tracing numbers. For toddlers, kindergarteners, and preschoolers, this is such a fun winter activity!

Whether you are a teacher, homeschooler, or parent, you will enjoy including this in your winter lesson plan to engage young students in math. The adorable mitten counting mats are a perfect addition to your homeschool math curriculum or extra practice for your students at your classroom’s winter math center.

Penguin Life Cycle Worksheets | Winter Math & Literacy | Arctic - Polar Animals

These Penguin Life Cycle Worksheets are great for kids to practice a range of skills while learning about penguins!

Penguins are incredibly fascinating and adorable animals. It is very amazing how they manage to survive in such severe and frigid weather. Discover more about the life cycle of Emperor Penguins, the largest penguin species, with this Penguin Life Cycle Printable Pack. Kids may improve their math and literacy skills while also learning about the life cycle of a penguin with this printable bundle.

This 63-page printable pack contains a variety of activities including:

❄️ Alphabet - Penguin Life Cycle Worksheets:

  • Alphabet Cards – Cut out, laminate and use to match the lower case letters to the uppercase ones. Can also be used to spell words.
  • Trace the Letters – Improve handwriting skills while learning to spell.
  • 3 Part Cards – Can be used to match the words to the picture or in games such as memory. These cards can also be used together with the alphabet cards. using the alphabet cards to spell out the words.
  • Coloring Activity – Color in the object using the color listed below.
  • Do-A-Dot Letter Activity – Using a dot marker or bingo marker, dot out all of the correct letters.
  • Penguin Life Cycle Writing Pages – Research the penguin life cycle and write our what you find.
  • Penguin Life Cycle Pages – Place / write the penguin life cycle in the correct order.
  • Nouns or Verbs – Is is a noun or a verb? Place the words the correct column.
  • Penguin Word Search – A fun way to practice spelling the words involved in the life cycle of a penguin.
  • Penguin Life Cycle Emergent Reader – Print out this book and have children read it to you. As they read, they will learn all about Emperor Penguins, their habitat, their prey and predators and the life cycle of these amazing animals.
  • What I Know/ Want to Learn about Penguins – Write what you want to know and then research penguins and write the answers to your questions.

❄️ Math - Penguin Life Cycle Worksheets:

  • I Spy – Count the Objects – Count the objects.
  • Counting Puzzles – Cut out, laminate and use the numbers to place the puzzles back together.
  • Counting Cards – Cut out, laminate and use a peg or paperclip to clip or place a pom pom or candy onto the correct answer.
  • Addition Cards – Cut out, laminate and use a peg or paperclip to clip or place a pom pom or candy onto the correct answer.
  • Subtraction Cards – Cut out, laminate and use a peg or paperclip to clip or place a pom pom or candy onto the correct answer.
  • Size Sequencing Cards – Cut out, laminate and place in order from largest to smallest or vice versa.
  • Dice / Graphing Activity – Cut out the dice and glue together. Roll the dice and graph each object the dice lands on.
  • Size Sequencing Cards – Great for practicing order from largest to smallest or the other way round.
  • Penguin 2D Shapes - Sorting Activity

Winter Word Search As levels of Difficulty Grow | Winter Activities | 1st - 12th

Kids can have a lot of fun and engagement with these Winter Word Searches during the chilly months of December, January, and February. With different levels of difficulty, these printable word search pages for winter are suitable for kids in preschool, pre-kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade. To help kids learn and have fun, print the winter word search pdf. They can use it to find words related to winter, such as snow, hot chocolate, winter sports, and more.

With these entertaining winter word search printables, your brain will be challenged. These printable word search pages for winter are great for teaching kids to search for context clues, enhance word recognition, develop pattern recognition, and have a lot of fun. Additionally, word searches on printables can help improve focus and memory retention. Utilize these winter activity sheets with students in the following grades: kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, and fifth.

This no-prep seek-and-find game is perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. Everyone will love this simple and enjoyable activity, which is ideal for kids of all ages.

Penguin 2D Shapes Printable Sorting Activity | Winter Math Activities | K & 1st

This adorable shape matching game with a penguin theme will entertain kids as they practice shape recognition! Students in toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade will match all of the triangle-shaped penguins with the igloo that contains the word "triangle" in this math activity that makes learning about shapes fun and exciting!

Gingerbread Sight Words | Color By Sight Words | Winter Activities For Pre K-2nd

Kids will have fun practicing sight words in December with these super cute, clever, and no prep Gingerbread Sight Words Worksheets.

Sight Words Winter Games | Arctic Animals Winter Activities For K and 1st grade

This adorable printable sight word game will add some fun to your sight word practice. Through this sight word activity with an Arctic Animals theme, children in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade will practice reading fluency while reviewing Dolch primer sight words. With the aid of these kindergarten sight word printables, kids can practice reading while helping their penguin, polar bear, walrus, whale, moose, fox, seal, or hare navigate the icebergs to reach their destination. To get started playing and learning, just print the sight word printables from the PDF file!

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Perfect for grades 4-8, this bundle includes engaging questions, vocabulary exercises, and multiple-choice questions for each figure, making it an ideal resource for fostering critical thinking and reading skills. With 30% off, this bundle is a valuable addition to any classroom, allowing students to explore these rich histories while connecting with the diverse voices that shaped Native American culture and heritage.

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Hatchet Pre-Reading Chalk Talk Group Activity-NO PREP Middle School ELA

By Perfectly Planned Designs

This Pre-Reading Chalk Talk is a great no-prep activity that you can use to introduce the novel, Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. This PRINTABLE and DIGITAL lesson is completed in small groups and is more interactive than any Anticipation Guide I’ve ever used! As they complete this Chalk Talk, students will be activating prior knowledge about the deeper issues in the story. You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to collaborate with each other interactively, whether it be at their devices working on the same file, or moving around the room! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included, as well as a printable Reflection sheet that will allow them to reflect on the ideas presented.

A Chalk Talk is a way to have a silent discussion about a question. Pre-reading and anticipatory activities are comprehension strategies that are used before reading to activate students' prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic. Completed before reading, this engaging Chalk Talk will stimulate students' interest in a topic and set a purpose for reading.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

  • Digital Pre-Reading Chalk Talk
  • Printable Pre-Reading Chalk Talk Questions
  • Student Reflection Sheet

Note: This resource can be completed as a classroom activity on chart paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teacher's Guide includes access to the link that will allow you to make your own copy of the resource for use in Google Classroom/Google Drive.

IDEAS FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:

  • Collaborative Online Pre-Reading Activity: Divide students among six groups and have them rotate through the six pre-reading Chalk Talk questions, reflecting on a different aspect of the text at each station.  They answer the question in their group, then add comments on their classmate's answers in other groups. The best part of this activity is that ALL the students in your classwork SIMULTANEOUSLY on the same file as you supervise!  Only one file to have to open and grade!  

  • Collaborative Printed Pre-Reading Activity:  A printable version of the questions is also included so that the Chalk Talk activity can be conducted in the classroom using chart paper. Simply print and cut out the thought-provoking questions and paste them on 6 pieces of chart paper and allow students to travel to each poster in groups and leave answers/comments using post-its and/or markers. 


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This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.


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