$10 - $20 7th Grade Writing Resources (by price, high to low)

Three NOVEL STUDIES for THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH, THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE A New Adventure and MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS.

These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER
• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.
• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, point of view, vocabulary work.
• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,
• Book response - creative responses, written responses, critical thinking.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

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Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt resource guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative** outline **using an argumentative **graphic organizer. **These lessons will demonstrate developing a **claim, reasons, **and **evidence, **refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an **opinion **essay.

All aspects of **argument 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™. From the beginning writer to the advanced writer, this resource has something for everyone.

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

These **no-prep lessons are 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 Argumentative / Argument Essay Writing Prompt Bundle includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Description of argumentative essay
• Requirements of argumentative writing
• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

Detailed Lesson Plan 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

Worksheets with:

• Prompt
• Brainstorming section
• Thesis statement development
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Argumentative Writing Quiz

Argumentative Rubric

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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The lessons in this bundle include:

• What Time Should Students Go to Bed

• Should Schools Offer Co-Ed Athletic Programs
• Are Youth Centers Effective
• Is Year-Round School More Effective
• Should Students and Teachers Be Friends on Social Media
• Is Homework Effective
• What Should Be a New Federal Holiday
• Should School Uniforms Be Required
• Does Television Have Any Educational Value
• Do Video Games Promote Violence

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Struggling to turn those creative ideas into captivating stories? The Inspiring Creative Writing Bundle is your key to unlocking your potential and becoming a confident, well-rounded writer!

This powerful toolkit equips you with everything you need to:

• Craft imaginative stories: Learn the secrets of engaging storytelling techniques that will hook your readers from the very first sentence.
• Bring characters to life: Develop dynamic characters with depth and personality that will resonate with your audience.
• Master the art of editing: Polish your work with effective editing strategies that ensure your writing is clear, concise, and error-free.

No matter your experience level, this bundle is designed to empower you on your writing journey.

Here's what you'll get:

• Proven techniques to ignite your imagination and overcome writer's block.
• Step-by-step guidance on developing captivating plots and storylines.
• Invaluable tips for creating characters that leap off the page.
• Essential editing exercises to refine your writing and elevate your prose.
• Expert advice to help you discover your unique voice and writing style.

With the Inspiring Creative Writing Bundle, you'll be ready to:

• Express yourself creatively through the power of storytelling.
• Build confidence in your writing abilities.
• Take your writing to the next level and impress your teachers!
• Embark on a fulfilling adventure of self-discovery and artistic expression.

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What is included?

• Handwriting Practice Arabic Alphabet Tracing Worksheets ( 84 pages )
• Directional Arabic Alphabet Tracing Cards ( 4x5 inches )
• Arabic letter Tracing Flashcards
• 37 Pages Arabic Letters and Numbers Tracing Worksheets
• Arabic Alphabet Hunt (A letters recognition game)
• Arabic Handwriting Practice Worksheets ( All Letters Positions )
• Flashcards ( 0 to 100 Arabic Numbers, letters, Days, Months, Seasons, and Senses )
• Horouf Arabia Poster ( Arabic Letters Poster )

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

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Figurative Language Activity Worksheets and Assessments

About This Bundle
★ Figurative Language Practice Activity Worksheets

★ 173 pages

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

★ Suitable for Grades 6-8 (and Lower-level High School Students)

★ 8 Products (Practice Worksheets and Tests)

★ Answer Keys included

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This bundle includes the following products:

⭐ Figurative Language Practice Worksheets (Combo)
⭐ Personification
⭐ Metaphor
⭐ Hyperbole
⭐ Simile
⭐ Idioms
⭐ Onomatopoeia

⭐ FREE Graphic Organizers

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Products included in this bundle:

➤ 8 Simile Practice Worksheets and Answer Keys

➤ 8 Metaphor Practice Worksheets and Answer Keys

➤ 10 Idiom Practice Worksheets and Answer Keys

➤ 9 Hyperbole Practice Worksheets and Answer Keys

➤ 8 Personification Practice Worksheets and Answer Keys

➤ 8 Onomatopoeia Practice Worksheets and Answer Keys

➤ 9 Combination Worksheets and Answer Keys

➤ 7 Tests and Answer Keys (a test for Similes, Metaphors, Idioms, Hyperbole, Personification, Onomatopoeia, and a combination of all types test)

➤ 7 Figurative Language in Literature Graphic Organizers (FREE)

➤ Google Slide Links (for all products)

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► ► ► This resource is also available on Google Slides! Text boxes have been pre-created to simplify use for both you and your students. Each slide features two instruction solution tabs, aiding students who may accidentally delete text boxes or wish to zoom in for a closer look at worksheets. This feature is especially beneficial for students who are less familiar with Google Slides or who require additional assistance.

► ► ► This resource provides a range of Figurative Language Practice Worksheets designed to help students identify, write, illustrate, and analyze various types of figurative language to enhance comprehension. It includes a total of 60 worksheets, each accompanied by answer keys for comprehensive learning.

► ► ► This resources features the following Figurative Language category types: Similes, Metaphors, Idioms, Hyperbole, Personification, and Onomatopoeia.

► ► ► Furthermore, this resource features 7 Tests/Assessments with accompanying Answer Keys. Six of these tests contain 25 questions each, encompassing multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and writing formats spread across 3 pages. The "combo" test comprises 30 questions across 4 pages. All tests include Answer Keys for easy grading and reference

► ► ► Worksheets are ideal for formative assessments, small group instruction, literacy centers, independent practice, assessments, morning work, homework, and more!

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❤️ Figurative Language Bundle

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❤️ ELA/SEL MEGA Bundle

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Other Figurative Language resources you might be interested in:

❤️ Figurative Language Bundle

❤️ Figurative Language Lesson Plan and PowerPoint Packet

❤️ Figurative Language Text Message Conversations and Answer Keys

❤️ Figurative Language Practice Worksheet Bundle

❤️ Figurative Language in Music Worksheet and Key

❤️ Figurative Language Interactive Activity Packet

❤️ Figurative Language in Literature Graphic Organizers

❤️ Figurative Language Exit Slips, Quizzes, and Answer Keys

❤️ Figurative Language Task Cards and Answer Keys

❤️ Figurative Language Posters

Figurative Language Practice Worksheets:

❤️ Figurative Language Practice Worksheets, Test, and Key (Combo)

❤️ Personification Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

❤️ Metaphor Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

❤️ Hyperbole Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

❤️ Simile Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

❤️ Idioms Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

❤️ Onomatopoeia Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

Figurative Language Tests:

❤️ Figurative Language Test and Answer Key Bundle

❤️ Figurative Language Combination Test and Answer Keys

❤️ Simile Test and Answer Keys

❤️ Metaphor Test and Answer Keys

❤️ Hyperbole Test and Answer Keys

❤️ Idiom Test and Answer Keys

❤️ Personification Test and Answer Keys

❤️ Onomatopoeia Test and Answer Keys

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This resource features a bundle of all of our best-selling lesson plans, materials, and activities for Veronica Roth's best-selling dystopian novel, Divergent. Each product is thoughtfully crafted and allows students to think outside the box by delving deeply into the novel's themes, characters, and plot development. Lessons have all been classroom-tested and allow for differentiation while encouraging optimal student engagement. You will not find tedious lists of comprehension questions and vocabulary words in this bundle; instead you will find materials that will bring the novel to life!

Included in this Bundle:

⭐ Introduction to Dystopia Powerpoint & Crossword

This resource features an engaging, interactive, editable PowerPoint Presentation for introducing or reviewing Dystopian Fiction to your students! The PowerPoint Presentation runs through an entire lesson from warm-up to explanation, application, and summarizer. Also included are 2 pages of "guided notes" so that you may differentiate your lecture for all levels of students. Recently, a fun dystopia crossword puzzle has been added to help reinforce knowledge of the lesson. Since utopias and dystopias are intrinsically motivating for students, this lesson is always a fun one and gets students excited about the upcoming unit on Divergent.

⭐ Divergent "Silent Conversation" Quote Pass Activity

This product features a thoughtful and engaging activity for use during your study of Divergent. Centering around 5 different provocative passages from the book, this lesson provides your students with a chance to think, reflect, and respond to their peers without ever saying a word. This creative approach is a great way to differentiate instruction among your students and allows even your most quiet students to shine. I am confident that this no-prep lesson will become a must-do activity within your unit on Divergent!

⭐ Tattoos of Divergent Character Symbolism Lesson Plan

This powerpoint explores the symbolism behind the character's tattoos. It is a fantastic opening mini-lesson to an activity in which students choose their own "symbolic" tattoos. My students LOVE this activity - just be prepared to share what symbolic tattoo you would get - they WILL ask!

⭐ Divergent Faction Acrostic Poem Assignment

This product contains an assignment for students to create their own acrostic poem for their favorite faction from Divergent. This is the perfect assignment to give after conducting a mock ceremony in your classroom.

⭐ Divergent Fear Landscape Assignment

This resource contains two separate assignments for creating a fear landscape so that you may differentiate among your figurative and literal thinkers. The first is more appropriate for students who can think symbolically (typically end of eighth grade and above) while the second is better suited for your literal thinkers (sixth-seventh grade). No matter which assignment you give, this is an engaging project that will urge students to consider their deepest fears and connect with Tris and her Dauntless friends in Divergent.

⭐ Divergent Mock Choosing Ceremony

This product contains everything you need to conduct your very own true-to-the-book Choosing Ceremony for Divergent in your classroom! This is one of my favorite activities I do with my students all year as I truly get insight into who they are and what they believe. The Choosing Ceremony will be an emotional challenge for some but very well-worth it!

⭐ Divergent Worksheet Bundle

This product includes a crossword puzzle, faction knowledge worksheets, a Freytag's Pyramid worksheet for entire novel, character review worksheet, and full answer keys.

⭐ Divergent Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials

Socratic Seminars are higher order ways of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class text. These seminars rely on the power of inquiry and allow students to take the lead in their learning and discussion. The only problem? They require a great deal of preparation. Fortunately, with this resource, the work has been done for you. This packet includes everything you need to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom surrounding the novel.

⭐ Divergent Final Project - Long Lost Sixth Faction

This project instructs students to create their own faction. They must create everything from faction name, symbol, jobs, and manifesto to a propaganda poster, initiation process and more! This comprehensive project takes students about 1 week to complete. Because it is such an incredibly engaging activity, it truly runs itself and is the perfect way to conclude your study of Divergent.

⭐ Divergent Unit Test

This comprehensive test includes 46 well-written questions: character matching, plot-level multiple choice, faction knowledge chart, vocabulary, and short answer along with full answer key.

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Bundle together five dynamic New Year's resources for an enriching learning experience in your middle school classroom. Here's a brief overview of each component in this comprehensive package:

New Year's Informational Text Set: Structure, Central Idea, Author's Purpose!
A collection of five diverse articles, each exemplifying a different text structure like Description, Chronological, Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast, and Cause and Effect. This set focuses on Times Square New Year’s celebrations and includes STAAR-aligned questions on the central idea, author's purpose, vocabulary, and text structure.

Classroom Synergy: Resetting Expectations in the New Year – 4 Engaging Activities!
Kick off the new year with four activities designed to reinforce classroom expectations and promote a positive learning environment. This resource includes expectation role-playing, creating expectations posters, and connecting expectations to SEL with reflective writing prompts.

Global Bites: New Year’s Celebrations and Food Traditions – Inquiry Based Learning
Explore New Year's traditions and food customs from around the world with this inquiry-based learning project. This resource encourages research and presentation skills as students delve into diverse cultural celebrations and their unique culinary traditions.

Cheers to A New Year: How to Write A Toast Workshop
Enhance public speaking skills with this engaging workshop on crafting toasts. Perfect for New Year celebrations, this resource guides students through the process of writing and delivering a meaningful toast, fostering both creativity and confidence in public speaking.

Spill the Tea: 2023 Year in Review – Google Slides Photo Project
A fun and engaging Google Slides project that allows students to reflect on the year 2023. Students create a photo-based presentation, capturing key moments, trends, and personal experiences from the year, making it an excellent activity for New Year reflections.

This bundle is perfect for middle school teachers looking to add a mix of educational and engaging activities to their New Year curriculum. Each resource is designed to be cross-curricular, supporting skills in reading, writing, research, public speaking, and social-emotional learning.

Do you need paperless morning meeting slides or paperless morning work that is engaging, raises academic achievement levels, and lowers behavioral issues?

This bundle includes

1. Morning Meeting Questions (180 slides)

2. Picture of The Day (180 slides)

3. Video of The Day (60 slides)

Morning Meeting Question Slides

What I do each morning is display one morning meeting question slide. Every student responds and we have a discussion. These are higher-order questions that inspire thought-provoking answers. Additionally, I have built strong meaningful relationships with these slides!

"Higher-order questions put advanced cognitive demand on students. They encourage students to think beyond literal questions."

Picture of The Day Slides

We use a picture of the day every morning during our morning meeting routine. The 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 as well. You could assign one or more 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

Video of The Day Slides

The Video of The Day is on PowerPoint and can be used every morning during your Morning Meeting routine. All you have to do is bring up the PowerPoint each morning and play the video on the slide. There are 60 EDITABLE and DIVERSE videos! This is part 1 of 3, and part 2 and part 3 have numerous editable videos as well! If you would rather use a different video one day, you can delete the video and add your own! 

Students will infer, visualize, synthesize, and create connections with the videos.  Looking closely at a video is an important reading skill for students to develop to create inferences about what they are watching. Therefore, the inferences they are creating about the videos will lead to connections and inferences within their reading texts. Students who practice those skills outside of reading will most likely utilize those same skills while reading. You will need to teach students how to do that throughout the school year with the PowerPoint. 

Additionally, The Video of The Day can be used for writing prompts or centers. Students can view the video and write a story based on the video. The students may also write predictions on what they think would happen next if the video continued.  

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

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1. Examination Day Full-Week ELA Unit Plan: Socratic Seminar, Choice Board, Slides

• Dive into Henry Slesar's thought-provoking short story, "Examination Day," with a full-week ELA unit plan designed for middle school. This comprehensive package includes detailed Socratic seminar procedures, engaging choice board activities, and dynamic presentation slides to encourage critical thinking and student-led discourse on themes of intelligence testing and government control.

1. Harrison Bergeron Full-Week ELA Plan: Socratic Seminar, Choice Board, Slides

• Explore Kurt Vonnegut's classic dystopian tale, "Harrison Bergeron," in this complete week-long ELA unit. Middle school students will engage deeply with themes of enforced equality and individuality through structured Socratic seminars, creative choice board activities, and informative slides, all designed to foster critical analysis and vibrant classroom discussions.

1. All Summer in a Day Comprehensive Week-Long Lesson Plan: Seminar, Choice Board

• Immerse your students in Ray Bradbury's poignant story, "All Summer in a Day," with this extensive unit plan. The curriculum includes everything you need to facilitate meaningful discussions around themes of isolation, bullying, and the longing for sunshine. Engaging seminars and diverse choice board activities provide varied learning opportunities that cater to different student interests and learning styles.

1. The Pedestrian Full-Week ELA Unit Plan: Socratic Seminar, Choice Board, Slides

• Step into the futuristic world of Ray Bradbury's "The Pedestrian" with this detailed unit plan for grades 6-8. Through thoughtful Socratic seminars, a creative choice board, and educational slides, students will analyze the story's critique of technological dependency and societal conformity, developing critical thinking skills that transcend the classroom.

❤️Looking for engaging, culturally appropriate activities to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous People? This bundle provides activities that help students learn about the meaningful impacts of different animals in Indigenous cultures, while developing social studies knowledge, literacy, fine motor, and art skills!

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✏️These resources are differentiated, low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

✏️Great for centers, sub tub, early finishers, independent work, partner work, or small group work for your elementary school learners!

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☑ Buffalo hide writing crafts

☑ Animals writing crafts

☑ Totem pole coloring pages

☑ Pacific Northwest animal coloring pages

☑ The Seven Sacred Teachings activities

☑ Animal symbol coloring pages

☑ Animal symbol worksheets

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This bundle includes lessons for all stories in the book Flying Lessons and Other Stories edited by Ellen Oh. The stories are not included in this resource. Lessons are focused on the following stories:

- How to Transform an Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court into a Place of Higher Learning and You at the Podium by Matt De La Peña

- The Difficult Path by Grace Lin

- Sol Painting, Inc. by Meg Medina

- Secret Samantha by Tim Federle

- The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn by Kelly J. Baptist

- Choctaw Bigfoot, Midnight in the Mountains by Tim Tingle

- Main Street by Jacqueline Woodson

- Flying Lessons by Soman Chainani

- Seventy-Six Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents by Kwame Alexander

- Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push by Walter Dean Myers

Each lesson includes WORKSHEETS and a PRESENTATION. Worksheets come in color and b/w. Presentations include answer keys.

Each lesson contains:

- Pre-reading journal prompt

- Story vocabulary (except Main Street)

- Tiered reading questions

- Questions focused on one particular ELA standard

- Answer keys

BONUS ESSAY WRITING PROMPTS ARE INCLUDED!

If you teach 90 minute block classes, you would likely get through one lesson per day. If you teach 50 minute classes like I do, each lesson could take two days. This bundle could last from 2 weeks to 4 weeks depending on your schedule.

Explore a year-round bundle of monthly writing choice boards, each themed to celebrate unique national themes! Perfect for bell work, centers, homework, and more, these low-to-no-prep resources in digital Google Docs and print formats inspire creative, reflective, and imaginative writing all year long.

Each Writing Choice Board Includes:

• Google Doc link
• 9 writing prompts on each choice board
• Separate space for students to type/write
• Printable PDF versions

*BUNDLE INCLUDES 2 MONTHS FREE*

Each month features a UNIQUE nationally-celebrated theme:

January - National Braille Literacy Month

February - National Self-Check Month

March - National Nutrition Month

April - National Move More Month

May - National Better Sleep Month

June - National Safety Month

July - National Park & Recreation Month

August - National Back-to-School Month

September - National Preparedness Month

October - National Book Month

November - National Students Month

December - National Human Rights Month

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ABOUT THIS BUNDLE

⭐ Topic/Skill - Time Management

⭐ 105 pages

⭐ Suitable for Middle and High School Students

⭐ Print and Digital versions

⭐ Answer Keys for Activity Worksheets Included

Includes 3 product packets:

▶️ Time Management Activity Worksheets

▶️ Time Management Scenarios

▶️ Time Management Writing/Discussion Questions

Items in this bundle include:

★ 15 Time Management Activity Worksheets

★ 16 COLORED Writing Prompt Task Cards (with and without "Dot Dude" images)

★ 16 B&W Writing Prompt Task Cards (with and without "Dot Dude" images)

★ 16 Writing Prompt Worksheets with various DOT DUDE images

★ 16 Writing Prompt Worksheets with same images

★ 1 Overview List of Questions (Easy Access for Teachers)

★ 1 Writing Prompt Cut Out Sheet

★ 16 Scenario COLORED Task Cards

★ 16 Scenario B&W Task Cards

★ 16 Scenario WORKSHEETS

★ 1 Overview List of Scenarios (Easy Access for Teachers)

★ 3 Bookmarks

★ 1 Time Management Poster

★ Sample Responses (for Activity Worksheets)

★ 3 Google Slide links

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Time Management is an important life skill that students need to develop and master in order to accomplish tasks in a timely manner and maximize time for things that are important to them. Learning to manage time can help lower their stress levels, help them stay responsible, focused, and motivated, and ultimately make them feel a sense of accomplishment.

► This bundle includes a variety of activity worksheets, scenarios, and writing/discussion questions to engage students in practicing this important life skill.

► The products in this bundle include print and digital versions.

❌ Lesson plans are not included. This product 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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BUNDLE BREAKDOWN:

▶️ ABOUT - Time Management Activity Worksheets and ANSWER KEYS

★ Topic - Time Management

★ 28 pages

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

★ Suitable for Middle and High School Students

★ Answer Keys included

This resource includes:

★ 15 Time Management Activity Worksheets

★ Detailed Answer Keys

★ 3 Bookmarks

★ 1 Time Management Poster

★ Google Slides Link

✅ This resource includes a variety of worksheets and activities to engage students in practicing this important life skill.

✅ This resource includes print and digital versions.

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

▶️ 15 Activity Worksheets (Print and Digital)

These activity worksheets cover the following topics:

✥ Anticipation Guides

✥ Self-Assessment

✥ Time Use Log

✥ What is Time Management?

✥ Time Management Strategies

✥ Task Organization

✥ Areas in Need of Improvement

✥ Aligning Time with Priorities

✥ Word Web

✥ Planning Your Time

✥ The Priority Matrix (Prioritization)

✥ Practicing Time Management

✥ Time Management Reflection

✥ Detailed Sample Responses

▶️ 3 Time Management Bookmarks

• This AMAZING set of Time Management bookmarks with visually appealing clipart images, fonts, and borders will capture your students’ attention and help encourage and motivate them to use their time wisely as they read! These bookmarks are a great way to inspire your students to read, have in a school library, use as classroom prizes or give to students just because!

You may:

⭐ Print and cut each one out (as there are four bookmarks on each sheet)

⭐ For long lasting use, photocopy onto card stock paper, or laminate them.

⭐ For personal touch you can also hole-punch the tops and tie a ribbon through!

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▶️ ABOUT - Time Management Scenario Task Cards and Worksheets

★ Topic - Time Management

★ 26 pages

★ Features 16 Time Management Scenarios

★ Print and Digital

★ Suitable for Middle and High School Students

This resource includes:

★ 16 COLORED Scenario Task Cards

★ 16 B&W Scenario Task Cards

★ 16 Scenario Worksheets (Same scenarios in Task Cards)

★ List of Scenarios (Easy Access for Teachers)

★ Google Slides Link

This resource includes 16 Time Management Scenarios with questions for students to think about how to handle time constraints and improve their time management. These real-life scenarios are meant for students to discuss various situations, brainstorm strategies, and evaluate solutions. It's a chance for students to reflect on their time management skills and consider practical approaches. These scenarios can lead to meaningful discussions.

▶️ 16 Scenario Task Cards (COLORED and B&W)

✅ Each Task Card presents a scenario related to time or time management, accompanied by a question for students to respond to.

✅ These Task Cards are versatile and can be integrated into broader lessons, utilized in guided small groups, employed in whole-class discussions, or used for partner discussions before sharing insights with the larger group or class. They can also be utilized in one-on-one sessions with a teacher, guidance counselor, or parent/guardian.

✅ For durability, consider printing the Task Cards on gloss or regular paper and laminating them. Alternatively, you can organize them using a binder ring.

▶️ 16 Scenario Worksheets (same scenarios in the Task Cards)

✅ This resource provides 16 Scenario WORKSHEETS featuring lines for students to jot down their responses.

✅ The scenarios in the worksheets mirror those found in the task cards.

✅ These worksheets are ideal for "Quick Writes," Do Now activities, Note-

Taking/Reflection sessions, Formative Assessments, or can seamlessly integrate into broader lessons or discussions.

✅ The Time Management Scenario Worksheets are available in both print and digital formats, with pre-added text boxes for your convenience and that of your students!

▶️ List of Scenarios (Easy Access for Teachers)

Also included is a 1.5 page complete LIST OF SCENARIOS to allow easier access for teachers to read and select scenarios to work with. These are the same scenarios listed in the Task Cards and Worksheets.

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▶️ ABOUT - Time Management Writing Prompt Task Cards and Worksheets

This resource includes:

★ 16 COLORED Task Cards (with and without "Dot Dude" images)

★ 16 B&W Task Cards (with and without "Dot Dude" images)

★ 16 Writing Prompt Worksheets with various DOT DUDE images

★ 16 Writing Prompt Worksheets with same images

★ 1 Overview Writing Prompt Sheet (Easy Access for Teachers)

★ 1 Writing Prompt Cut Out Sheet

★ 2 Google Slides Links

This resource features 16 Writing/Discussion Questions centered around time and time management. These questions encourage reflective thinking, prompting students to ponder their own time management skills and how they allocate their time.

Items Included:

▶️ 16 Task Cards (COLORED and B&W – with and without Dot Dudes images)

✅ Each Task Card features a question related to time or time management.

✅ The Time Management Task Cards are adaptable for use in various settings, including larger lessons, guided small groups, whole-class discussions, partner discussions before sharing with the broader group or class, or even in one-on-one sessions with a teacher, guidance counselor, or parent/guardian.

✅ For durability, consider printing the Task Cards on gloss or regular paper and laminating them. Alternatively, you can organize them using a binder ring.

▶️ 16 Writing Response Worksheets (same writing prompts in the Task Cards)

✅ This resource also contains 16 Writing Response WORKSHEETS with lined spaces, allowing students to articulate their responses. Each worksheet corresponds to the questions on the Task Cards.

✅ The worksheets are provided in two variations, featuring distinct Dot Dude images in one version and the same image in the other.

✅ Both variations of the worksheets are available in both print and digital formats.

✅ These worksheets are versatile and can be effectively utilized for "Quick Writes," Do Now activities, Note-Taking/Reflection sessions, Formative Assessments, or seamlessly integrated into larger lessons or discussions!

▶️ List of Questions (Easy Access for Teachers)

Also included is a LIST OF QUESTIONS to allow easier access for teachers to read and select questions to work with. These are the same questions listed in the Task Cards and Worksheets.

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Other Organizational Skills products you might be interested in:

❤️ Organizational Skills Bundle

❤️ Organizational Skills Activities

❤️ Organizational Skills Scenarios

❤️ Organizational Skills Anticipation Guide and Self-Assessment

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This bundle is also included in the following discounted bundles:

• SEL Mega Bundle
• Executive Functioning BUNDLE
• ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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Making Inferences and Predictions Graphic Organizer BUNDLE

ABOUT THIS BUNDLE
★ Inference and Prediction Graphic Organizers

★ 75 pages
★ Includes two Graphic Organizer bundles
★ Print and Digital
★ Suitable for ANY grade or text!

This BUNDLE includes:

❤️ 75 Making Inferences and Predictions Graphic Organizers (6 different sets EACH)
→ 53 Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)
→ 22 Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)

❤️ 12 Google Slide Links (Text boxes already created)

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INCLUDED ITEMS

► MAKING INFERENCES Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 1
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Post-Its) SET 2
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 3
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Quote Boxes) SET 4
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clipboards) SET 5
⭐ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds and Books) SET 6

► MAKING PREDICTIONS Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Tables) SET 1
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Magnifying Glasses) SET 2
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Sticky Notes) SET 3
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 4
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 5
⭐ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Crystal Glass) SET 6

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This bundle 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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DESCRIPTION

► There are six different SETS of Making Inferences Graphic Organizers AND six different SETS of Making Predictions Graphic Organizers that are created in different formats/variations to support differentiation for students!

► These graphic organizers are designed to support students in making inferences and predictions using any text under study. As they read, students use clues from the text (text details) to make evidence-based inferences and predictions.

► This is an excellent tool to set a "purpose for reading" and keep track of what's happening in texts as well as encouraging students to actively engage in reading!

► These Graphic Organizers can be used as part of a larger lesson, as formative assessments, with whole group instruction, small group instruction, and with novel groups/literature circles. These graphic organizers can also be assigned as a "Purpose for Reading" during silent reading time, classwork, or homework!

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Other Graphic Organizer Packets (PRINT and DIGITAL) you might be interested in:

• Character Analysis Organizer BUNDLE
• Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
• Inferences Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
• Prediction Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
• Main Idea Graphic Organizers
• Citing Evidence Graphic Organizers
• Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers
• Setting Graphic Organizers
• Plot Graphic Organizers
• Imagery Graphic Organizers
• Conflict Graphic Organizers
• Theme Graphic Organizers

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Word Meaning with Nonsense Words

Why teach word meaning through nonsense words (context clues only)?

• Students must use critical thinking to solve
• Students must read the whole passage for context clues
• Students must problem solve to find the best word that makes the most sense.
• They can't find the answer except through problem solving.

All of these are things we want every student to do! This is something that is already adapted for high and low learners.

Starting with three nonsense words gets students going so they can work in groups or independently to decode the meaning of 7 REAL words (selected from the SAT vocabulary list).

This is a perfect activity for group problem solving and critical thinking!

Finding the meaning of words: in context, with a definition and from the Latin or Greek base. Four teaching pages are included for self-guided learning along with 7 student pages for practice with various shortened reading passages.

INCLUDED:

• 3 Self-grading Google Forms
• Editable Word Doc
• PDF
• Reading Passage
• Teaching pages
• Answer Key

BUNDLE & SAVE: ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle

Word Meaning with Greek & Latin

✔️Need to teach Greek & Latin along with Context Clues?

✔️Looking for way to get your students thinking critically & making connections?

✔️Need to integrate vocabulary in a meaningful way?

This activity includes worksheets, task cards and Google Quizzes for vocab practice

Students will use key words from the definitions in the first activity to determine the meaning of the Greek or Latin prefix. By recognizing the prefixes in words they recognize (and some they won't) students will begin making connections to other words they hear and read. This is a natural way to build in vocabulary to daily instruction that includes context clues and the Greek and Latin.

Included:

• Greek & Latin Roots Exploration: Dive into 45 carefully selected words, each featuring 9 impactful prefixes from the rich realms of Latin and Greek languages.
• Word Definitions: Equip your students with a solid understanding of each word, laying the foundation for deeper language comprehension.
• Fill in the Blank Sentences: Immerse your class in the learning process with cloze sentences that challenge them to apply their newfound knowledge in context.
• Task Cards: Make learning interactive and enjoyable with task cards that encourage independent exploration and reinforce language skills.
• Google Quizzes: Easily accessible quizzes that provide instant feedback, saving you valuable time and promoting a tech-savvy learning environment.

Vocabulary Starter

NEED TO TEACH VOCABULARY IN YOUR MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM AND YOU'RE NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

You came to the right place! I have been teaching for 5+ years, I have my Master's in Education with a focus on Literacy and I didn't know where to start.

So, I went back to everything I learned in my graduate program and re-read everything I could find.

I wrote & designed a student-engaging template to help students in my classroom to deeply internalize a word. I gathered key word lists when I didn't have a word from our daily reading, and thought about how to teach vocabulary so my love of etymology and words could be shared with my 10th graders. I've included all that and a guide to help other teachers get started with implementing and teaching vocabulary in THEIR classrooms.

Is this book for me?

• You want to teach vocabulary explicitly
• You want flexibility to choose your words daily based on what you’re reading
• You need versatility to choose your own words from a given list
• You want your students to deeply internalize the vocabulary they learn
• You’re not sure where to start

Then this book is for you!

Adaptable to every classroom in every situation, this is more than a fill-in-the-blank activity. Your students will have a guide to build a vocabulary for a lifetime of learning.

WHY TEACH VOCABULARY EXPLICITLY?

Generating curiosity and delight in playing with words supports long-term memory, enhances the connection between orthography and meaning, and develops a disposition which stimulates word consciousness. It also builds vocabulary! All of these are a part of a vocabulary rich classroom environment.

These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains six close reading activities about key areas of the Civil War, two biography writing units, an informational writing unit and an opinion writing unit. Ideal for emergency sub plans in fifth grade or sixth grade.

20 Lessons, or 20 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!

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Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:

• Outbreak of American Civil War
• American Civil War – A Brief Overview
• Emancipation Proclamation
• Battle of Gettysburg
• End of American Civil War & Lincoln Assassination
• Abraham Lincoln

These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, crossword puzzle and wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Then, there are two biography writing units about Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee, an informational writing unit about the Civil War, and an opinion writing unit discussing who was the most influential general. The units have been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

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This is a novel study of C.S. Lewis’s Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. In this product, there are completed lesson plans (and a blank one if you need to write your own), a slideshow that includes everything for each chapter (introduction, review of content, copy of the doodle notes, copy of the end of chapter activity/discussion outline, and the closure question), the Doodle Notes outline for each chapter, and the End of Chapter/Discussion activities. This novel study is for 4th-grade to 7th-grade students.

Lesson Plans

Each chapter comes with a completed lesson plan! The lesson plans include an I can statement (Chapter Goal), the materials needed, what students will be doing as a preview to the chapter, what they will be doing during the read, the activity after the chapter, some differentiation ideas, the assessment, and a closure. There is a spot for standards, but I did not include one because of different state standards. They are also all editable! It was made using Google Slides, so that will be the best place to edit the lesson plans.

Doodle Notes/End of Chapter Activities & Discussions

Each chapter comes with doodle notes and an End of Chapter/Discussion Activity. Doodle notes are notes students take that involve more drawing than writing. Students will have a prompt to help them know what to focus on while listening/reading the chapter and what to take notes on. The activities focus on multiple different skills, Central Idea, Supporting Details, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Summaries, Story Elements, Inferences, and more. There are also 8 discussion activities where students will need to work in groups discussing a prompt about the chapter.

Slideshow

To go along with the book, there is a Slideshow that includes an outline for each chapter! It includes what is written in the lesson plans. So there are introduction slides for each chapter, a copy of the doodle notes and chapter activities, and a slide for the closure. The slides are also editable!So if you would like to add/adapt anything to fit your class/lesson better, just open the file in Canva or PowerPoint. I also made a Google Slides File that is easier to edit on Google Slides, however, you cannot edit as much. ***There is a slide that you will need to edit. It is the “Discussion Expectations” slide. This is because each class will have different expectations for discussions.**

Thank you for your support! I hope you enjoy it.

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Credits

Lewis, C, S. (1978). The CHRONICLES Of NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE . New York: HarperCollins Publishers

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Explore themes of equity, disabilities, and resilience with this dynamic resource bundle designed for grades 5-8!

1. 18-Day Disabilities & Equity Unit (Grades 6+): This comprehensive unit includes engaging projects, thought-provoking essays, rigorous assessments, and Socratic seminars to help students explore visible and invisible disabilities, equity in schools, and societal challenges. Perfect for deepening understanding and fostering empathy in your classroom.
2. Out of My Mind Movie Guide and Activities (Grades 5+): Dive deeper into Sharon Draper’s Out of My Mind with this movie guide and activity pack! Students will analyze characters, themes, and key scenes while practicing critical thinking and reflection skills.

This bundle is ideal for educators looking to combine standards-aligned instruction with meaningful, real-world themes. Save time and inspire your students with these ready-to-use resources!

Engage your middle school students with this spooky Halloween Urban Legend Bundle, perfect for Grades 6-8! This comprehensive resource includes informational text on popular urban legends, interactive slides, and a fun, challenging quiz to boost reading comprehension. Whether you're looking for Halloween literacy activities or thrilling lessons to excite your students, this bundle delivers. Perfect for building critical thinking skills, analyzing scary stories, and creating a memorable classroom experience with a Halloween twist.

1. Jersey Devil Urban Legend Resource

Uncover the chilling mystery of the Jersey Devil in this engaging resource! Students will explore the legend of this winged creature, diving into its history and sightings in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. The resource includes an informational text, comprehension questions, and creative writing prompts to help students analyze and craft their own spine-tingling stories.

2. Rougarou Urban Legend Resource

Journey into the swamps of Louisiana with the legend of the Rougarou, a fearsome werewolf-like creature! This resource provides an informative article about Cajun folklore, a 10-question quiz to assess comprehension, and creative activities to get students writing their own eerie tales of the Rougarou. Perfect for building writing skills through myth and legend.

3. Bell Witch Urban Legend Resource

Enter the haunted world of the Bell Witch, one of America's most famous ghost stories! Students will learn about the haunting of the Bell family in early 19th-century Tennessee. The resource includes a detailed article, STAAR-aligned quiz, and a writing prompt where students can craft their own ghostly urban legend based on this timeless tale.

4. Goatman Urban Legend Resource

Introduce your students to the spine-chilling legend of the Goatman, the axe-wielding creature from Maryland! This resource includes an informational text that dives into the origins of this urban legend, followed by critical thinking and comprehension activities. Students will develop their own spooky stories based on this fearsome figure, complete with an engaging quiz.

5. Create Your Own Urban Legend Resource

Empower your students to become urban legend creators with this exciting, interdisciplinary writing activity! Students will choose a local landmark, develop a mysterious creature or event, and write their legend as a two-page newspaper article. The resource includes brainstorming worksheets, character development guides, and newspaper templates, plus a 3-day lesson plan to guide them through the creative process.

Three NOVEL STUDIES for THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH , CHARLOTTE'S WEB and NEVERMORE The Trials of Morrigan Crow.

These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER
• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.
• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, point of view, vocabulary work.
• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,
• Book response - creative responses, written responses, critical thinking.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

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