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

By Oops Math is Fun

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

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

Key Features:

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

Why Teachers Love It:

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

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

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

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

By TooBookedUp

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

What’s Inside?

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

Why Choose This Media Literacy Lesson Kit?

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

Elevate Your Teaching with Our Media Literacy Lesson Kit!

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

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Geography: Face Of The Earth, Landforms Masterpiece (Easel Activity Included)

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Need a new, creative, and fun way to teach landforms? This lesson, which includes a Faces of Earth Landforms Speed Game and will allow your students to grasp the concept of each landform, both contextually and visually

Includes:

Introduction Activity

Speed Time Contract

Faces of Earth Portrait activity

Grading rubric and in-depth teacher instructions

Answer sheets

All game pieces are included. May require minimal amount of teacher prep.

Your kids will have fun while learning!

Note: This lesson is written for individual student instruction, but can be easily modified for group collaboration. Suggestions are included in teacher instructions.

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Leadership Worksheets | Leadership Activities | Leadership Scenarios | SEL

By Queen's Educational Resources

Leadership Worksheets | Leadership Activities | Leadership Scenarios | SEL

About This Resource

**★ Topic - **Leadership | Leadership in Action

**★ **Activity Worksheets

**★ **30 pages

**★ **Print and Digital

**★ **Suitable for Middle School and High School

**★ **Social Emotional Learning

**★ **Detailed Suggested Responses included

This resource includes:

**★ 10 **Leadership in Action Worksheets

**★ 10 **Leadership in Action Task Cards (Color | BW)

**★ Detailed **Sample Responses

**★ **Google Slide link

Empower your students to develop essential **leadership skills **with this comprehensive resource featuring **10 **leadership worksheet scenarios, each with three thought-provoking questions designed to challenge students' critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills. These engaging activities also include detailed sample responses to support students as they reflect on and develop their leadership strategies.

The leadership scenario topics included in this packet that students will actively practice include:

✔️ Navigating Group Project Challenges

✔️ Tackling Team Challenges in Community Service

✔️ Navigating Friendship Dynamics

✔️ Leading Your Basketball Team

✔️ Planning a School Dance

✔️ Organizing a Charity Bake Sale

✔️ Managing a Group Study Session

✔️ Organizing a School Talent Show

✔️ Balancing Chores and Family Responsibilities

✔️ Resolving Conflict Over Shared Spaces at Home

Key Features:

✅ 10 Realistic Leadership Scenarios: Each scenario focuses on relatable situations, such as resolving conflicts, managing group dynamics, balancing responsibilities, and boosting morale.

✅ Three Questions Per Scenario: Each scenario includes three thought-provoking questions that encourage students to analyze challenges, practice decision-making, and explore practical solutions.

✅ Detailed Sample Responses Included: Detailed sample responses are included with each worksheet to provide guidance and inspiration, offering you and students a variety of approaches to solving leadership challenges in each scenario.

✅ Task Card Version (Color and Black & White): Flexible and easy-to-use task cards allow teachers to facilitate activities in a variety of ways, including one-on-one instruction, small group discussions, or role-play exercises.

**✅ Print and Digital versions: **This resource also includes a digital version on Google Slides, complete with pre-made text boxes, allowing students to complete the activities anywhere—perfect for in-class, remote learning, or hybrid setups.

✅ Perfect for Middle and High School: This resource is designed to meet the needs of teens while fostering collaboration, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth.

Uses:

⭐ Leadership development in advisory or homeroom programs.

⭐ Social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons focused on communication and teamwork.

⭐ Group activities, role-playing scenarios, or independent practice.


❤️ With a mix of realistic scenarios, engaging questions, and multiple formats, this Leadership in Action activity pack is perfect for teachers looking to cultivate leadership skills in their students. The inclusion of printable task cards ensures versatility, allowing educators to adapt the activities to suit their classroom's needs.

What Students Learn from These Leadership Activities

✔️ Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking

✔️ Effective Communication

✔️ Conflict Resolution

✔️ Time Management

✔️ Collaboration and Teamwork

✔️ Empathy and Adaptability

✔️ Confidence and Decision-Making

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Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!

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Black History Month Bundle! Don't Miss Out!

By Inspired By MlG

Don't miss out on engaging, educational fun this Black History Month! The Ultimate Black History Month Bundle is your one-stop shop for jam-packed learning experiences for students in grades 3-8.
This incredible bundle is packed with:

  • Fun and Interactive Activity Worksheets: Keep students engaged with a variety of activities that reinforce core learning concepts. From crosswords and puzzles to creative writing prompts and timeline building, these worksheets make Black history come alive!
  • Captivating Google Slides Presentations: Bring Black history to life with visually-stunning Google Slides presentations. Packed with informative text, powerful images, and thought-provoking questions, these presentations will spark curiosity and ignite discussions in your classroom.

The Ultimate Black History Month Bundle benefits students by:

  • Making Learning FUN! Engaging activities keep students motivated and interested in the rich history and culture of Black Americans.
  • Building Core Skills: Activities are designed to reinforce reading comprehension, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Students gain a deeper understanding of the contributions of Black Americans throughout history, fostering a more inclusive learning environment.

This bundle is perfect for:

  • Teachers: Looking for ready-made, engaging Black History Month activities? This bundle is your time-saver!
  • Homeschoolers: Provide a well-rounded Black history curriculum for your child.
  • Parents: Supplement classroom learning and create enriching Black history learning experiences at home.

Get your Ultimate Black History Month Bundle today and watch your students blossom as they explore the power and importance of Black history!

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DESERT ISLAND EXPLORERS | FRENCH/ENGLISH | LONG TERM SUB PLANS | LESSON PLANS

By French Made Fun!

Desert Island Explorer is an engaging, two-week game-based sub unit designed for grades 5 to 9, offering an immersive and bilingual experience centered around the theme of desert islands. This project-based learning module combines elements of language arts, science, and teamwork to enhance students' critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative skills.

  • Lessons are provided in English, and all activities within are French and English.
  • These products work in English or French classrooms.

Nothing is more stressful than having to leave work for an extended time: our profession requires us to plan, to create engaging resources, and to assume the subs covering have French capabilities. We all know that's... not the reality of this profession. When you've gotta be out, you've gotta be out, and frankly, when you're in this position, you've not got the time, energy or mental health to allow for this level of planning. That's where I come in! This ressource covers you for roughly two weeks: providing your sub with direction in English, and activities in both English and French to ensure a seamless absence... And if you aren't actually out (or maybe you're checked out and just a body in the room!) but just want someone to tell you what to do for 2 weeks, this checks out for that, too.


I integrate discussion-based prompts, writing activities, reading activities, film watching, reflections, games, math tasks, group work, projects, presentations, art tasks - just about everything to keep them engaged while you're away! This is a clear and engaging this resource for your next emergency absence.

In this mega crypt of activities relating to desert island survival, you'll discover the following activities:

  • All lesson plans (in English) for 15 activities and projects;
  • Desert Island Charades (An engaging team activity where they must act out different desert island scenarios and go head-to-head against the opposing team);
  • Island Survival Expedition (A team-based activity on choosing the items to bring to a desert island - without surpassing a maximum weight limit);
  • Shipwrecked (An activity which will have students ranking items based on their importance for survival after being shipwrecked);
  • A Brief History of the Message in a Bottle with 2 questions;
  • Make Your Own Message in a Bottle (An engaging, meaningful task which involves students writing, decorating, "throwing to sea" and finding bottles with their classmates);
  • Bottle + old paper templates (For use with Message in a Bottle activities);
  • Dilemme sur une île déserte (4 pages of math activities - French only);
  • 2 x Reading comprehension:
    • Perdus en mer” (French only - grades 7-9) with questions;
    • L’Île mystérieuse” (French only - grades 4-6) with questions.
  • Desert Island Dilemma (A writing prompt with information for idea generation);
  • Film project (Success criteria and rubrics included for this team-based, drama-focused task);
  • The great survival strategy (Stations activity on persuasive language techniques and strategies)
  • The great survival strategy (Persuasive prompt following the stations activity)
  • Jeopardy-style flash cards (Whole group team-based game on finding the best answer)
  • Watch + Respond (A film to be viewed with examples on how to engage students with their listening)
  • Watch + Respond (Student question list - English only)
  • Watch + Respond (Collaborative question cards - English only)
  • The Ultimate Survival Guide (A final project which will have students creating pamphlets, brochures or an infographic on a desert island. Includes success criteria and rubrics in both English and French).

Hopefully this provides a sense of relief and calm to you in this time of need!

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One Story, Two Perspectives: Exploring Subjectivity thru Dual-Perspectives 5-8

By Mark Holmes

One Story, Two Perspectives: Exploring Subjectivity and Empathy through Dual-Perspective Narratives 5-8

Description:

Dive into the world of subjectivity and empathy with "1 Story, 2 Perspectives," a unique collection of eight short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints. Designed for students in grades 5-8, this resource encourages readers to examine familiar scenarios through different lenses, fostering understanding, compassion, and critical thinking skills.

Each story features two distinct characters, such as the shy new kid and the boisterous class clown, or the driven athlete and the passionate artist. By presenting both perspectives side by side, these narratives invite students to step into the shoes of each character, exploring their thoughts, feelings, and motivations. As students engage with the stories, they'll develop a deeper appreciation for the role that personality, priorities, and life experiences play in shaping one's perception of the world.

But the learning doesn't stop with the stories themselves! This comprehensive resource also includes 20 thought-provoking activities and discussion questions, providing educators with a wealth of tools for extending the lessons of empathy and perspective-taking. From comparative analysis and writing prompts to role-playing exercises and real-world connections, these activities are designed to help students internalize the stories' messages and apply them to their own lives.

Key features of "1 Story, 2 Perspectives":

  • 8 engaging short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints
  • Suitable for students in grades 5-8
  • Encourages empathy, critical thinking, and appreciation for diverse perspectives
  • Includes 20 activities and discussion questions for deeper exploration
  • Adaptable for various classroom settings and learning styles
  • Aligns with Common Core Standards for English Language Arts

By exploring these dual-perspective narratives and engaging in the accompanying activities, students will:

  • Develop a deeper understanding of empathy and subjectivity
  • Recognize the importance of considering multiple viewpoints
  • Strengthen critical thinking and analysis skills
  • Improve written and verbal communication abilities
  • Foster a more compassionate and inclusive classroom community

"One Story, Two Perspectives" is a must-have resource for any educator looking to promote social-emotional learning, character education, and the development of 21st-century skills. Download now and watch as your students grow into more understanding, empathetic, and open-minded individuals!

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

By Perfectly Planned Designs

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

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Create Infographics using Piktochart - Internet Research | Distance Learning

By Innovations in Technology

In this lesson, students learn more about what makes an effective infographic as they analyze existing infographics and then create their own. Included with the lesson is a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation for whole class instruction (editable) to learn about infographics and analyze them as a class. Infographics with discussion questions are included in the PowerPoint. Next, students choose a topic of interest, research their topic and then create an infographic using Piktochart (www.piktochart.com), a free Web 2.0 tool that does not require download. A Quick Start Guide for the program is included to help students navigate the program. Topic suggestions are included in the teacher/student resource material. These infographics look great printed and displayed in the hallways!

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well. It can be used for any subject that wants to incorporate technology in a lesson.

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

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Infographics Presentation (whole class with discussion questions) in MS PowerPoint (editable)

• Research worksheet (two versions – for individual or teams)

• Infographic Project: Student expectations, instructions and grading rubric

• Quick start tutorial for Piktochart

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Winter Themed Digital Escape Room

By Miss Yous Clues and Resources

This is an engaging digital breakout room that is NO PREP! Students will enjoy this digital breakout website that has them solve four logic puzzles to find all the necessary keys to unlock the locks which is forcing a giant snow machine to cause blizzards all over the world. Students will use the Google Form that's embedded in the website to fill in their guesses for the passwords. They will get an immediate response on whether their guess was correct, (which will allow them to go to the next rooms submission), or tell them to try again. This website is great for struggling readers as well because an AI avatar is able to read all directions/information aloud to the student if needed.

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Geography - Hemispheres, Continents and Lines of Latitude Worksheet

By Yugen Learning

In this no prep lesson for you or an emergency sub in your Geography program, students will embark on a geographical journey to explore the intricate details of our world's layout. They will be provided with a detailed map, which will serve as their canvas to mark and identify the lines of latitude, distinguish between the different hemispheres, and pinpoint the continents. As they navigate through the map, students will also encounter a series of questions designed to test their understanding and observation skills.

Task:

Using the numbers as references, students must identify and label the following:

  • Continents
  • Oceans
  • Continents
  • Hemispheres
  • Lines of Latitude

Develop mate reading skills and visual recombination skills

Resources:

  • A3 size sheet

  • Marking key

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ELA DAILIES FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL [BELLRINGERS AND MORE]

By Richard B Williams

This ELA DAILIES FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL resource allows English Language Arts teachers to quickly engage and teach students . This resource boasts has 150+ EDITABLE Slides, Several Suggested Uses, Varied Types of Worksheets, and a student workbook with answer key. This resource encourages insightful planning and thinking from both teacher and student. 6th - 12th Graders will show their growth through this resource, and YOUR LESSON. Check it out!


***GREAT FOR BELL RINGERS OR EXIT TICKETS***

***AWESOME CLASS DISCUSSIONS ***

***AMAZING GRAMMAR MINI-LESSONS***


This RESOURCE includes:

1. 8 ELA Categories from Sentence Completion, Improving Paragraphs, to Art Analyses.

2. POWERPOINT and WORKBOOK versions

3. 150+ SLIDE/DOCUMENT EDITABLE resource

4. SUGGESTED uses

5. SEVERAL WORKSHEETS and answer booklet included

6. TEACHER NOTES and more

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Robotics Curriculum - Robot Training Table

By Reece's Tech Shop by Scott Reece

Are you looking for an introduction to robotics for your students? Are you looking for robot challenges that get increaslingly more difficult for your students? Then The Robotics Training Table is the currculum that you've been looking for!!

This curriculum packet includes:
-PowerPoint design for your challenge mat. You get both the PowerPoint file and jpegs. There are three images here...the mat and the mat with 12 inch grid lines overlay, with and without guides.

-The student handout with The Problem, The Challenges, Graphic Organizer and Design Briefs for brainstorming their solutions.

-The teacher handout takes you step-by-step as to how I brought this table to life in my classroom. I've also included some pictures of my table.

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U.S. Imperialism UNIT: Interactive Notebook

By Sarah Austin

Interactive Notebooks are an effective, creative & engaging way to encourage your students to take an active role in their learning process. This unit on U.S. Imperialism will invite students to take a journey through time—having them critically explore colonialism from a variety of perspectives through the analysis of primary sourced based materials. Students will demonstrate their understandings through hands-on projects and discussion pieces. The graphic organizers and foldables in this resource are designed to be folded, cut, glued, & written upon in effort to enhance your instruction of history. A summative multiple choice assessment is included!

Materials:

  • Teacher Reference Guide
  • Slide Presentation (91 Slides) with video clips
  • Interactive Notebook Student Handouts
  • Secondary Sources: ‘A Peoples’ History’ & a chapter from U.S. Textbook
  • Unit Exam & Answer Key

Time Frame:

  • 1.5 weeks

Topics covered include:

  • Japan- ‘Gunboat Diplomacy’
  • Alaska- Seward’s Purchase
  • Hawaii- Annexation
  • Midway Islands
  • Cuba- Spanish American War
  • Philippines
  • Panama Canal & the Obstacles
  • China- The Open Door Policy

If you liked this lesson see other related lessons here:

  • Native American Residential Schools in the U.S. (Gallery Walk Activity)
  • RETHINKING HISTORY- Through the Narratives of Christopher Columbus
  • The 'Bill of Rights' Time Travel
  • Westward Expansion & the Transcontinental Railway: Exploring Perspectives
  • The Cold War and Vietnam

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NEW! GEOGRAPHY— COMPASSION EARTH DAY PROJECT | Facing Needs Around the World

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Geography | Earth Day Project | Creating a 501c3 | Real-World Activity

The Compassion Project | Facing Needs Around the World

Students learn through play or reenactment — yes even when they are older and in middle school or high school. This lesson has students work in cooperative groups to identify an educational, health, human or environmental need around the globe. As if in real-life circumstances, students come together to create a non-profit 501c3 with a purpose or mission on solving this world issue. It may range from animal cruelty issues to lack of resources like water to deforestation, etc.

Each team will work to combat an issue in one of the following categories:

° Animal Cruelty & Endangered Species Issues.

° Plant & Environmental Issues

° Human & Social Issues

° Other

OBJECTIVES:

  • The learner will understand the difference between pity, sympathy, empathy, and compassion.
  • The learner will research human, educational, health, environmental, and social issues throughout the world.
  • The learner will work to plan and create a non-profit compassion organization to help the cause and issue.
  • The learner will work with his/her team to create promotional material for their non-profit 501c3 organization.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

  1. Compassion Goes Beyond Sympathy and Empathy (Compassion Wheel)
  2. Technology to display various Compassion Wheel, Compassion Organizations Websites, and introductory video.
  3. Whiteboard/Blackboard on which to write.
  4. Wall Signs: Animal Cruelty & Endangered Species Issues, Plant & Environmental Issues, Human & Social Issues, and Other.
  5. Compassion Organization Planning Guide.
  6. Computers, environmental magazines such as National Geographics.
  7. Paper, posters, markers, pencils, erasers, rulers, glue, scissors, etc.

INCLUDES:

  • Guiding questions
  • Suggested YouTube videos
  • Compassion Wheel
  • Detailed teacher instructions with intro, procedure & closure
  • Wall signs for intro activity

Student Packet

  • Student instructions: How are You Going to Make a Difference?
  • Examples of mission statement & logos
  • How to Create Your Non-Profit planning graphic organizer
  • Compassion Activity Choice Board
  • Guardian permission slip (if needed for YouTube, Instagram, FB)
  • Mockup of a 501c3 application
  • Grading Rubric
  • Mockup letter of tax exemption approval letter.

And More!

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One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.

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Growth Mindset Quote Analysis and Personal Connections | Activities

By Queen's Educational Resources

Growth Mindset Quote Analysis and Personal Connections | Activities

This resource is also included in the following discounted bundles:

  • Growth Mindset BUNDLE
  • SEL Mega Bundle
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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

☆ Topic - Growth Mindset Quote Analysis

63 pages

Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

Suitable for middle and high school students

This resource includes:

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

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

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

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

------ Google Slide Links

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

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▶️ 20 Growth Mindset Quote Worksheets

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

Worksheet #1 (Print and Digital):

✅ What is your interpretation of the quote?

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

Worksheet #2 (Print and Digital):

✅ What is your interpretation of the quote?

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

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

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

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

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

Quick Write

Do Now Question

Launch Activity

Reflection Question

Assessment

Classwork Assignment

Homework Assignment

Pair Discussion

During Advisory or Counseling Session

Morning/Homeroom Period

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

▶️ One ADD YOUR OWN QUOTE and QUESTION SLIDE!

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

▶️ Two Rubrics

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

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

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Other GROWTH MINDSET resources you might be interested in:

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

Growth Mindset POSTERS

---- Motivational Water Color Growth Mindset Posters

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

---- Growth Mindset Posters Volume 2: (Black and Blue)

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

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

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

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

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