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BUNDLE: 6 Shakespearean sonnet analysis foldables plus synthesis group activity

By The Red-Haired Reader

This bundle contains foldables for Sonnets 18, 29, 73, 116, 130, and 147. Please check out each product separately, and watch the video to get a good idea of how my foldables work. A suggested answer key is included for each poem.

This bundle also includes an exclusive bonus file that presents an idea about how to use the foldables in your classroom. Students will analyze the sonnets in small expert groups, then jigsaw into hybrid synthesis groups in order to share their findings and create a poster that presents similar literary devices and how they support a common theme. I've included the directions that I project onto my Smart Board for you to use, too.

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BUNDLE of Winter/ Holiday/ Christmas Resources for the Secondary English Teacher

By The Red-Haired Reader

This bundle packages the 4 activities that I like to do right before Winter Break together at a discount! You'll get Question Trails for 2 O. Henry stories, including "A Chaparral Christmas Gift" and "The Gift of the Magi". You'll also get a station activity for Robert Frost's "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening", and an analysis activity for Billy Collins' "Snow Day". Please check out the details for each product below! Happy Holidays!

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BUNDLE of Resources for Fahrenheit 451!

By The Red-Haired Reader

This product bundles all the Fahrenheit 451 resources in my store! Please check them out individually for details. Thank you!

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BUNDLE of 7 Robert Frost poems: foldable poetry analysis activities!

By The Red-Haired Reader

This bundle includes 7 Robert Frost foldables for poetry analysis: Fire and Ice, Nothing Gold Can Stay, Design, Once by the Pacific, Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening, The Road Not Taken, and Acquainted with the Night. Please check out each product's listing, and let me know if you have any questions!

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Product Label Comprehension BUNDLE - Life Skills - Special Education - Reading

By FUNctional Academics Educator

Made for teachers seeking to provide real-world text practice using environmental print with text-dependent questions.

This resource is designed to expose students to everyday product labels that are often overlooked in classroom life skills. These specially crafted worksheets will help introduce and familiarize students with different kinds of common products, such as bandages, deodorant, laundry detergent, toilet paper, toothpaste and identify important product information during shopping.

By closely reading these product labels, students will be challenged to answer text-dependent questions, fostering critical thinking and language skills in a practical and relatable manner.

THIS BUNDLE SAVES YOU 20%!


WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • 3 paper units
  • 36 common product labels/ packaging
  • 74 worksheets per set with 408 questions
  • 148 different worksheets
  • 2 levels
  • Color set
  • Black & white set
  • Teacher answer key
  • Follow up ideas

Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

  • 36 worksheets per set
  • 180 questions (5 questions per page)
  • Teacher answer key

Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions

  • 38 worksheets per set
  • 228 questions (6 questions per page)
  • Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 74 WORKSHEETS WITH 408 QUESTIONS PER SET

⭐ 148 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS

UNITS INCLUDED:

Product Label Comprehension Unit 1

Product Label Comprehension Unit 2

Product Label Comprehension Unit 3

DIGTAL BUNDLE:

Digital Product Label Comprehension BUNDLE

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Reading Medicine Labels BUNDLE - Functional Reading - Life Skills - 2 Levels

By FUNctional Academics Educator

Explore the World of Over-the-Counter Medications! This comprehensive resource introduces students to a variety of real over-the-counter medications commonly found in local pharmacies, grocery stores, and homes. Through close examination of medicine labels, students gain vital insights and understanding. With diverse medication types like A.M. & P.M. dosages, pills, syrups, and chewable tablets, they'll be equipped to make informed decisions. Uncover essential information such as treatment indications, duration, and dosage strength, empowering students with valuable health literacy skills for life. Get ready to elevate learning and health awareness with our engaging OTC medication resource!

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • 3 paper units each with 2 levels
  • 36 different medicine labels
  • 144 different worksheets
  • Teacher answer key
  • A color & black and white set
  • Suggested follow up activities

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 1

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

  • 12 worksheets with 60 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions

  • 12 worksheets with 72 questions (6 questions per page)

12 different labels, 24 different worksheets and 132 questions per set.

A total of 48 different worksheets.

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 2

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

  • 12 worksheets with 60 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions

  • 12 worksheets with 72 questions (6 questions per page)

12 different labels, 24 different worksheets and 132 questions per set.

A total of 48 different worksheets.

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 3

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

  • 12 worksheets with 60 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions

  • 12 worksheets with 72 questions (6 questions per page)

12 different labels, 24 different worksheets and 132 questions per set.

A total of 48 different worksheets.

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Genre Introduction Dystopia, Suspense, Scifi, Fantasy, Mystery Lesson Plans

By TooBookedUp

Elements of Suspense Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Description:
Dive into the spine-tingling world of suspense with this engaging lesson plan! Students will analyze the key elements of suspense—pacing, foreshadowing, red herrings, danger, and more—through guided notes, interactive activities, and media examples like film trailers. This resource is perfect for Halloween or any time you want to keep your students on the edge of their seats. Ideal for introducing or reviewing the genre of suspense.

Elements of Dystopia Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Description:
Welcome to the dark side of fiction with this comprehensive dystopian literature lesson. Students will explore themes like totalitarian regimes, environmental disasters, survival, and rebellion. Using multimedia examples and text excerpts, students will analyze how these elements create powerful dystopian worlds. This resource is perfect for introducing dystopian fiction or as a review of the genre, making it a great fit for discussions on social justice or government control.

Elements of Science Fiction Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Description:
Blast off into the universe of science fiction! This lesson plan introduces students to the exciting elements of sci-fi, including futuristic technology, space exploration, time travel, alien life, and parallel universes. Students will analyze these elements through guided notes, multimedia, and text excerpts. Whether you're teaching the genre for the first time or reviewing it with your class, this resource is out of this world!

Elements of Fantasy Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Description:
Step into magical realms with this enchanting lesson plan on the elements of fantasy. Students will explore key components such as world-building, magical systems, mythical creatures, quests, and good vs. evil. Using guided notes and multimedia, students will be transported into the fantastical worlds of dragons, wizards, and epic quests. This resource is perfect for immersing students in the magic of fantasy fiction, sparking their imaginations and developing their literary analysis skills.

Elements of Mystery Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Introduce your students to the mystery genre with this 60-minute, print-and-go lesson plan that includes everything you need to kick off a mystery unit! This engaging lesson features guided notes, teacher slides, a one-page mystery story, and answer keys. Students will explore key mystery elements, such as clues, suspects, and red herrings, and apply their knowledge by solving the included mystery. Perfect for grades 6-8, this resource makes it easy to teach critical thinking and deduction skills while introducing a fun and interactive genre.

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Figurative Language Set of FOUR Short Passages BUNDLE | Close Reading | No Prep

By Perfectly Planned Designs

This Figurative Language Short Passage BUNDLE includes four passages with 3 close reading and writing worksheets each - for a total of 12 high-quality worksheets! Answer Keys Included!

Figurative Language Short Passage Sets are a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. Each passage has between 206-226 words and is filled with between 14-19 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! These figurative language passage sets are rigorous, use higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing.

***Check out all my figurative language passage activities here!

Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

*As an optional review activity, use my No-prep Four Corners Figurative Language Activity resource for a fun whole-group game, then use this passage set for assessment!

Activity:
Students can complete all three worksheets in each set as part of a packet, but I suggest using one each day. If you teach allusion, alliteration, idiom, or onomatopoeia, you can ask students to include those in Task 2 where they will be asked to continue the passage using a similar writing style. I have left some blanks on the checklist for this very purpose.

Reflection:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at figurative language after being exposed to some high-quality examples!


WHAT'S INCLUDED...

12 Printable Worksheets

Each set includes...

► Task 1: Read and Highlight a Figurative Language Passage

► Task 2: Write a Similar Figurative Language Passage Using a Checklist

► Task 3: Figurative Language Analysis Graphic Organizer


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6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

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► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

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Paying Utility Bills/ Utility Bill Comprehension - BUNDLE - Life Skills BUNDLE

By FUNctional Academics Educator

| Paying Bills | Reading Utility Bills | Environmental Print | Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence |

This is a NO PREP, print & go resource!

This bundle includes two resources and has a total of:

  • 12 different realistic utility bills
  • 64 different worksheets with 376 questions per set
  • 128 different worksheets

Each resource also has:

  • 2 levels to make differentiation easy
  • Color + black & white set
  • Teacher answer key for quick data

Separately these 2 resources would cost you $14.00. Bundle and save 11%!

This resource was recently updated to include:

  • 1 new unit!
  • 2 levels
  • Black & white set
  • 3 new bills
  • 44 new worksheets per set
  • 108 total new worksheets
  • 276 new questions

Paying Utility Bills - Unit 1 - Paper

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Larger Text - Bolded Key Words

  • 18 worksheets with 90 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Multi-part questions

  • 14 worksheets with 98 questions (7 questions per page)

32 different worksheets and 188 questions per set.

A total of 64 different worksheets.

Paying Utility Bills - Unit 2 - Paper

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Larger Text - Bolded Key Words

  • 18 worksheets with 90 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Multi-part questions

  • 14 worksheets with 98 questions (7 questions per page)

32 different worksheets and 188 questions per set.

A total of 64 different worksheets.

Bills Types Included:

  • Electric
  • Garbage/ Recycle
  • Gas
  • Oil
  • Water/ Sewer

This resource is specifically designed to introduce students to the vital life skill of reading common bills accurately. With this downloadable material, students will engage with a diverse collection of realistic utility bills, including those from an electric company, town water and more.

Through a series of thought-provoking questions, students will develop a deep understanding of various aspects related to these bills, such as a_ccount details, costs, due dates, late charges, and more._ The resource offers two levels of engagement: a cut-and-paste activity level and a write-in-the-answer level. This ensures that students of varying abilities can participate and reinforce their learning.

Key Features:

1. Realistic Bill Exposure: The resource provides students with exposure to authentic bills commonly encountered in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to understand and analyze bills effectively.

2. Comprehensive Questioning: A wide range of questions is included to cover crucial aspects of bill reading, such as account information, costs, dates, and potential penalties. This promotes a holistic understanding of bill-related concepts.

3. Two Levels of Engagement: The resource offers flexibility with two levels of difficulty. Students can choose between a cut-and-paste activity or a write-in-the-answer format, allowing them to engage at a level suited to their abilities.

By utilizing Practical Bill Reading Skills, students will develop a valuable life skill that empowers them to confidently navigate and comprehend common bills. This resource sets a strong foundation for financial literacy and responsible decision-making in the real world.

Find my other paying bills units below:

Paying Bills Unit 1 - Paper

Paying Bills Unit 2 - Paper

Paying Bills Unit 3 - Paper

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BUNDLE of Edgar Allan Poe Resources: figurative language and poetry analysis!

By The Red-Haired Reader

This product bundles 5 of my best-selling resources together for one discounted price! You'll get 2 figurative language station activities: 1 for "The Tell-Tale Heart", and 1 for "The Raven". You'll also get 2 foldable poetry analysis tools: 1 for "A Dream Within A Dream" and 1 for "Alone". Finally, I've included a Table Top Twitter/ Silent Discussion Analysis Activity for "The Pit and the Pendulum". Please check out each product individually! This would make for a really fun mini unit during the week of Halloween! Thank you!

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The Kite Runner Bundle

By Educate and Create

Covering The Kite Runner? Don't know where to get started? This bundle is just for your! Includes a Introduction Power Point, study guide, graphic organizers, film analysis, novel project choice board, and characterization flip book. Great for differentiation.

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BUNDLE: The Landlady: Escape Room, Foreshadowing Activity, Socratic Seminar

By The Red-Haired Reader

This product is a bundle of three of my products for Roald Dahl's famous short story "The Landlady". It includes a mystery puzzle escape room, a foreshadowing strip activity, and everything you need to run a fishbowl Socratic Seminar discussion in your classroom. Please check out the links to each product above. Thank you so much, and please let me know if you have any questions!

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BUNDLE: Animal Farm Speed Dating, Socratic Seminar, and Creative Writing!

By The Red-Haired Reader

This bundle includes 5 products for Animal Farm: A Speed Dating Discussion Activity for after chapters 1-4, a Speed Dating Discussion Activity for after chapters 5-8, a Creative Writing assignment that requires students to write a Eulogy for Boxer after chapter 9, a creative writing assignment that asks students to write what Old Major would have to say about the current situation on the farm if he could miraculously appear, and a Socratic Seminar for the end of the book. Please check out each product's description individually. Thank you!

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Bundle of 8 resources for S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders !

By The Red-Haired Reader

This product bundles all of the products I have in my store for S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders. You'll get everything from characterization activities to a creative narrative writing assignment to an analysis of "Nothing Gold Can Stay" to a final assessment!
Please check out the individual products for the details. Thank you so much! Let me know if you have any questions!

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Native American Research Reading Passages- Indigenous People History Bundle

By Veronica Reyes

Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of Native American peoples with our comprehensive Growing Bundle of reading research resources. This expanding collection offers in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Ideal for Indigenous People's Day and beyond!

Native American Peoples Covered:

  • Wampanoag
  • Shoshone
  • Cherokee
  • Inuit
  • Iroquois
  • Hopi
  • Blackfoot
  • Apache
  • Navajo
  • Sioux
  • Miwok
  • Chumash
  • Chuilla

...and more to come...

Key Features for Each Group:

Land: Explore the locations and landscapes where each Native American people lived.

Homes: Learn about the unique shelters built by each tribe, showcasing their ingenuity and community living.

Clothing: Discover the distinct clothing styles and materials used by each Native American people.

Children: Gain insights into the lives of children within each tribe, including their roles and daily activities.

Influential Figures: Delve into the lives and achievements of notable leaders and figures from each tribe, such as Massasoit (Wampanoag), Sacagawea (Shoshone), Sequoyah (Cherokee), Kusugak (Inuit), and Hiawatha (Iroquois).

Two Differentiated Levels for Each Resource:

Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of each culture.

Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

BONUS FILE- Booklet Template aligned to the reading passages

Why Choose This Growing Bundle?

Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.

Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Native American heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of Native American history and culture with our expertly crafted and continuously expanding bundle of research resources.

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Julius Caesar STUDENT WORKBOOKS: Colorful Worksheets & Answer Keys | Shakespeare

By Rigorous Resources for High School English

These student workbooks have everything you need to deliver profoundly engaging lessons on William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. With their colorful design and rigorous content, the workbooks are guaranteed to amplify student engagement and ensure that every class session is highly productive.

Moreover, every page in these workbooks is fully editable! You'll be able to customize the materials to match the skill levels of your students — year after year. Recover weeks of prep time while amplifying student engagement with these rigorous and colorful literature workbooks!

Best of all, every page of this workbook comes with a detailed answer key! The answer keys are brimming with interpretive insights from Shakespeare scholars who teach at universities like Harvard and Oxford. You'll have every student reading like a professor!

Here's what you'll find in this editable 100-page teaching resource:

• Pacing Guide: The pacing guide provides suggestions about which scenes to assign for homework so that students' nightly workload will be manageable while every class session will be maximally productive. The pacing guide also includes a sample homework posting which teachers can copy and paste into their school's learning management system. (2 pages)

• STUDENT WORKBOOKS on Julius Caesar: The 50-page workbook features highly engaging worksheets on every scene in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Each worksheet is divided into sections which invite students to engage with the text in a variety of different ways:

  • The Passage Analysis section invite students to analyze one or two key passages from each scene.
  • The Evidence Hunt challenges students to answer an interpretive question by finding the best textual evidence to support their answer.
  • The Comparing Quotations section invites students to make connections between quotations from different scenes in the play.
  • The Discussion Question section features three higher-order questions designed to foster lively discussions and interpretive debates among students.
  • The Quick Writes challenge students to compose short arguments that require the support of carefully selected textual evidence — leading to keen interpretive insights!

The workbook is guaranteed to foster skills in close reading, thoughtful analysis, and lively discussion. It will have your students feeling genuinely excited to study Shakespeare every day! (50 pages)

• WORKBOOK ANSWER KEY: The 50-page answer key to the workbook provides detailed answers to the passage analysis, evidence hunt, and comparing quotations sections. The answer key is informed by the best books and articles written by leading Shakespeare scholars: Marjorie Garber (Harvard), Stephen Greenblatt (Harvard), Coppélia Kahn (Brown), Gayle Greene (Scripps), R. A. Foakes (UCLA), Emma Smith (Oxford), Dieter Mehl (Bonn), and others. (50 pages)

These workbooks and answer keys will come to you in two separate formats: Word Docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize them to match the skill levels of your students — year after year. If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access PDF versions — which are easy to navigate and quick to print.

Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for top-quality resources on William Shakespeare. Wishing you an amazing experience with teaching Julius Caesar. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I love hearing from fellow teachers who share a passion for great literature! 

Happy teaching!

Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.

adamjernigan@gmail.com

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Feel free to check out these complete units on Shakespeare's masterpieces:

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Romeo and Juliet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Julius Caesar

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Macbeth

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Othello

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Hamlet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Much Ado About Nothing

INTRO TO SHAKESPEARE: Biography, Globe Theater, Language, & Meter

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Reading Sub Plans BUNDLE & Good Behavior Incentive Substitute Note Reward Ticket

By Perfectly Planned Designs

Say goodbye to last-minute lesson planning stress with No Prep Sub Plans Bundle. Packed with engaging activities and ready-to-use lesson plans, this all-in-one bundle is meticulously designed to ease the burden of substitute teacher planning while keeping students engaged and motivated. You get 4 days of lessons that include both reading and writing. The Behavior Reward Tickets ensure a seamless teaching experience for substitute teachers.

How to use the Reward Tickets:

Don't have the time or patience to put together a sub binder? Don't worry! When I have to step out, all I leave on my desk is any work for my students and place this Sub Note sheet on top....it's everything my sub needs to see on one easy note sheet. Fun, tear-off reward tickets that students can redeem for a small prize when the teacher returns will have students fighting to behave in order to earn one of the five coveted tickets! This will be a game-changer in your classroom!

WHAT'S INCLUDED...

12 Printable Worksheets

Each set includes...

► Task 1: Read and Highlight a Figurative Language Passage

► Task 2: Write a Similar Figurative Language Passage Using a Checklist

► Task 3: Figurative Language Analysis Graphic Organizer

► Answer Keys

The Four Figurative Language Short Passage sets have 3 close reading and writing worksheets each - for a total of 12 high-quality worksheets! *Answer Keys Included! Figurative Language Short Passage Sets are a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. Each passage has between 206-226 words and is filled with between 14-19 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! These figurative language passage sets are rigorous, use higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing.

  • Sub Note Sheet with tear-off reward tickets for good behavior!

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Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

*As an optional review activity, use my No-prep Four Corners Figurative Language Activity resource for a fun whole-group review game, then simply leave these sub plans whenever you are going to be out!

Activity:
Students can complete all three worksheets in each set as part of a sub packet, but if you don't see them for a full block then assign only one page each day you're out (you'll get even more bang for your buck!) If you teach allusion, alliteration, idiom, or onomatopoeia, you can ask students to include those in Task 2 where they will be asked to continue the passage using a similar writing style. I have left some blanks on the checklist for this very purpose.


⭐️ LOOKING FOR RELATABLE READING ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS?

Check out the Pop Culture ACTIVITY BUNDLE - your solution to no-stress lesson planning and easy print and go sub plans.

INCLUDES THESE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...

⭐️ Crocs

⭐️ Netflix

⭐️ Takis

⭐️ Fortnite

⭐️ MrBeast

⭐️ Air Jordans

⭐️ TikTok

⭐️ OpenAI

6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

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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Annual Narrative Writing Bundle 50 Engaging Picture Prompts for each season!

By TooBookedUp

Craft the ultimate narrative writing journey for your students with our Seasonal Narrative Writing Bundle! This comprehensive collection is designed to spark creativity and enhance writing skills across grades 4-6 throughout the year. Each season brings a unique set of picture prompts that invite students into worlds of imagination, exploration, and storytelling.

Spring Picture Prompts: Dive into the renewal and wonders of spring with our Spring Picture Prompts resource. It features 23 engaging slides that guide students through the elements of a plot diagram, the importance of showing vs. telling, and offers 10 unique, spring-inspired photo prompts. Each image is paired with a comprehensive writing guide to brainstorm settings, characters, and conflicts, cultivating well-structured stories that bloom like the season.

Summer Picture Prompts: Turn up the heat on narrative writing with our Summer Picture Prompts toolkit. This sun-drenched resource walks students through the narrative writing process with warmth and adventure as their backdrop. From mysterious summer camps to beach escapades, the 10 vibrant, summer-themed photo prompts are sure to ignite the spark of creativity. In-depth writing guides accompany each prompt, ensuring students can craft captivating stories under the summer sun.

Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts: Cozy up to the winter season with 10 Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts. This festive resource is perfect for inspiring stories of winter wonderlands, holiday adventures, and heartwarming family traditions. With a focus on narrative essays, this print-and-go package includes planners and engaging slides that help students capture the essence of the winter season in their writing.

Autumn Narrative Essay Picture Prompts: Fall into storytelling with our Autumn Narrative Essay Picture Prompts. This collection captures the essence of fall with 10 autumn-inspired photo prompts, from the mystical to the mundane. Accompanied by a planner and print-and-go slides, it provides a seamless transition into autumnal narratives, encouraging students to explore the rich colors, themes, and emotions of the season.

Narrative Essay Planning Guide with Engaging Picture Prompts: Lay the foundation for effective storytelling with our Narrative Essay Planning Guide. This essential resource is packed with engaging picture prompts that cover various themes and settings, making it a versatile tool for any narrative writing activity. It includes a planning guide to help students structure their stories, focusing on character development, setting, and plot, ensuring a deep and engaging writing experience.

This bundle offers a year-round solution to narrative writing, equipping educators with everything needed to foster creativity, enhance writing skills, and teach critical writing concepts in an engaging and adaptable format. Whether used for creative writing classes, homework assignments, or extension activities, these resources provide a gateway to imagination and critical thinking that will keep students engaged and excited about writing all year long.

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Halloween Writing Urban Legend Bundle Information Text, Slides, Quiz Grades 6-8

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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.

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Ultimate Christmas Bundle Would You Rather Games Writing & Drawing Activities

By Perfectly Planned Designs

You need this Ultimate Christmas Bundle to get through the chaos of the month of December. It's chockful of games, writing & drawing activities, including Would You Rather that will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! Perfect for use throughout the month of December to help celebrate the Christmas holiday!

I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

What's Included:

December Early Finishers Packet This monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities. They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

Would You Rather Christmas Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are fall-themed and related to Christmas. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

Found Your iPhone - Santa/Grinch Edition With this character cell phone analysis activity, students will make inferences using what they know about either Santa or the Grinch. The engaging design of this cell phone activity will ask students to "snoop" through a phone they found, peep their text messages, playlists and even check their most recent location history. This literary analysis activity can be used during the holidays for a fun activity that's in keeping with the holiday spirit.

Christmas Greeting Cards Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these cards they can color! Perfect for teens and secondary students who may not have the time or patience to make a card. Choose from 5 design options for the cover of the card. Cards print double-sided. This card is cute and a fun way for students to share the Christmas spirit.

Letter to Santa Help your students celebrate Christmas by writing a letter to Santa! Choose from 2 different design options - black and white and color. These letters are a fun way for students to express their creativity this Christmas.

Christmas Coloring Pages Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these coloring pages! Choose from 3 different design options. These pages are a cute and fun way for students to express their creativity this Christmas.

Gingerbread Reading Comprehension You may be in full swing with your holiday or Christmas celebrations, but do your students need practice to identify the elements of a story? This Gingerbread-themed worksheet with an original reading passage titled, "Gingerbread Adventure is designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements, sequencing, and reading comprehension.

Secret Santa Questionnaire and Tracker These student gift questionnaires and trackers will make it a smooth process! Students will list three wishes on the form and write their names. Collect the slips, fold and have students select their Secret Santa. Use the handy tracker to match up the student they are gifting so there is no confusion. These print-and-go forms are a fun and easy way for students to participate in a gift exchange this Christmas without the stress!

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

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