8th Grade Critical Thinking Worksheets (by date, oldest first)

What middle schooler isn't excited by playing games as a part of their lesson? This activity takes their love of games to a new level as they work with a team to create a new board game, test them for "fun appeal" by playing and critiquing others' games and then making the necessary modifications to complete an awesome final product.

Created for middle schoolers, this project based learning lesson is a great addition to technology classes that teach programming, phone app creation and other game design as a way for students to really focus on what makes a game addictive.

Lesson includes teacher resources, including web links, design ideas and guides, student expectations and rubric, and student worksheets. This lesson can be completed entirely OFF computers, without computer access for students, making it great for those days you have to give up your technology lab for standardized testing.

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.

My 7th and 8th graders loved this and I hope yours will too!

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Setting SMART Goals is a lesson that helps students identify and plan goals for school or their personal life by utilizing the SMART method of goal planning (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely). This is a great lesson to start off a new semester or a new year.

In these lessons, students are provided with an introduction to the goals methodology and suggested resources for whole class activities are included to introduce the lessons. Next, students brainstorm with a small group and then work individually to craft their own individual goal. This project was created for middle school students but would easily be adaptable to any age group.

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 with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Introduction to SMART Goal Planning (student handout)

• Instructions for Group Brainstorming Activity

• Individual Goal Planning Brainstorming Worksheet

• Individual Goal Planning Final Goal Worksheet

• Follow up Activity (progress check)

• Project Rubric

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How does media effect one's self esteem?

This package contains 6 lessons and a culminating task that will address this topic.

The package is meant to be taught over at least five lessons. With discussion, each page should easily fill a 45- to 60-minute lesson block.

Lessons include:

- definitions and discussion

- Influence of the Media

- self esteem and music videos

- what happens when a "beauty" company helps people see their beauty?

- evolution of an advertisement (print media/photoshopping)

- overcoming stereotypes and negative comments

- Think about how awesome you are

- Hand of friendship (culminating task)

There is currently no final assessment piece included in this package.

Each lesson, except the last, should be started with a gratitude journal page. The idea behind this it to help students see that they have a lot to be grateful for, regardless of what the media may portray to them. The journal pages shouldn’t take anymore than 5 minutes, max. For photo copying purposes, the journal page is placed before the worksheet, for any given lesson.

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This AVID Costa's Levels of Thinking Early Finisher Packet includes a variety of critical thinking activities for middle and high school students. It features a passage with leveled questions, a creative "Finish the Story" activity using Costa’s levels, and an exercise where students categorize questions by thinking level. Perfect for classroom use or independent practice, this packet helps deepen understanding and encourages higher-level thinking!

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What's Included

1. Passage with Leveled Questions

• Overview: This activity provides students with a short, engaging passage followed by questions categorized by Costa's Levels of Thinking.

2. Costa’s "Finish the Story" Activity

• Overview: This creative writing activity allows students to apply Costa’s Levels of Thinking as they finish a partially written story. Each stage of the activity corresponds to a different level of thinking.

3. Categorizing Costa's Questions Activity

• Overview: In this activity, students are given a set of questions related to a topic and must categorize them into Costa’s Levels of Thinking. This helps students learn how to identify different types of thinking questions.

Bonus Features

• Answer Key: An answer key is provided for teachers to quickly check the categorization activity and leveled questions.
• No-Prep, Print-and-Go Format: Just print and distribute!

Perfect For:

• Early finishers
• Enrichment activities
• Critical thinking lessons
• Independent or small group work
• Sub plans

In this fun and back to school, no prep lesson and emergency sub for your Geography program, students will embark on a geographical journey to find specific countries using an atlas or google earth skills to develop their country finding ability, before labelling and coloring in the map. All neatly contained within a single A4 sheet.

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Analyzing and Interpreting Population Pyramids

In this no prep lesson is an activity for students learn to analyse and interpret the various types and shapes of population pyramids in a single activity.

Resources Included:

• 10 slide editable Introduction and overview PowerPoint on reading and analysing Population pyramids
• A3 Population Pyramid Worksheet to apply skills

Australian Geography Curriculum link:

Represent data in a range of appropriate forms, for example climate graphs, compound column graphs, population pyramids (ACHGS049)

Students will begin to see that certain features and shapes are often associated with particular population structures e.g. a wide base indicates a high birth rate, a narrow apex often indicates a high death rate, etc.

Within the lesson, students will be expected to apply this new knowledge and understanding by analyzing and interpreting a population pyramid from a range of countries.

Students also learn how variations in shape and size also relate to the dependency ratio (the amount of the population that is dependent on the working population) of a particular country. Students practice calculating and interpreting dependency ratio through a number of examples.

These slides can also be printed and displayed within the classroom or given to students as review notes.

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Analyzing and Interpreting Population Pyramids

In this no prep lesson is an activity for students learn to analyse and interpret the various types and shapes of population pyramids in a single activity.

Resources Included:

• 10 slide editable Introduction and overview PowerPoint on reading and analysing Population pyramids
• A3 Population Pyramid Worksheet to apply skills

Australian Geography Curriculum link:

Represent data in a range of appropriate forms, for example climate graphs, compound column graphs, population pyramids (ACHGS049)

Students will begin to see that certain features and shapes are often associated with particular population structures e.g. a wide base indicates a high birth rate, a narrow apex often indicates a high death rate, etc.

Within the lesson, students will be expected to apply this new knowledge and understanding by analyzing and interpreting a population pyramid from a range of countries.

Students also learn how variations in shape and size also relate to the dependency ratio (the amount of the population that is dependent on the working population) of a particular country. Students practice calculating and interpreting dependency ratio through a number of examples.

These slides can also be printed and displayed within the classroom or given to students as review notes.

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Ahoy, educators! Dive into the world of coordinates with our engaging no prep Battleship Coordinates Game for you or an emergency sub lesson for your Geography and Maths programs.. Designed meticulously with students in mind, especially those who find coordinates challenging, this game offers a hands-on, interactive approach to mastering the X and Y axis f

Master Coordinates with the Battleship Game: A Fun & Engaging Learning Tool!

Resources:

• Lesson plan to help your implement
• Complete single A4 page with instructions and supporting information for all students (Simply duplicate and distribute)

Why Choose the Battleship Coordinates Game?

• Engaging Learning: Transform the daunting task of understanding coordinates into an exciting naval adventure!
• Tailored for Strugglers: Specifically crafted for students who find coordinates tricky, serving as an excellent introduction.
• Aligned with Standards: Our game is in sync with Common Core outcomes, ensuring your students are on track with curriculum standards.
• Dual Learning: While students immerse in strategic gameplay, they're simultaneously reinforcing their understanding of basic coordinates.

Common Core Outcomes:

• CCSS.Math.Content.5.G.A.1: Use a pair of perpendicular number lines, called axes, to define a coordinate system.
• CCSS.Math.Content.5.G.A.2: Represent real-world and mathematical problems by graphing points in the first quadrant of the coordinate plane.

Australian curriculum links: for teaching coordinates in geography and mathematics:

• ACGSE037: Use maps, globes, and other spatial representations to locate places and features.
• ACGSE043: Analyze the spatial distribution of people, places, and things.
• ACGSE051: Understand the impact of human activities on the environment.
• ACMNA066: Understand the concepts of coordinate geometry, including the Cartesian coordinate system.
• ACMNA067: Be able to plot points and lines in the Cartesian coordinate system.
• ACMNA068: Use coordinate geometry to solve problems.
• ACMNA069: Understand the relationship between coordinate geometry and other areas of mathematics, such as geometry and algebra.

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Ahoy, educators! Dive into the world of coordinates with our engaging no prep Battleship Coordinates Game for you or an emergency sub lesson for your Geography and Maths programs.. Designed meticulously with students in mind, especially those who find coordinates challenging, this game offers a hands-on, interactive approach to mastering the X and Y axis f

Master Coordinates with the Battleship Game: A Fun & Engaging Learning Tool!

Resources:

• Lesson plan to help your implement
• Complete single A4 page with instructions and supporting information for all students (Simply duplicate and distribute)

Why Choose the Battleship Coordinates Game?

• Engaging Learning: Transform the daunting task of understanding coordinates into an exciting naval adventure!
• Tailored for Strugglers: Specifically crafted for students who find coordinates tricky, serving as an excellent introduction.
• Aligned with Standards: Our game is in sync with Common Core outcomes, ensuring your students are on track with curriculum standards.
• Dual Learning: While students immerse in strategic gameplay, they're simultaneously reinforcing their understanding of basic coordinates.

Common Core Outcomes:

• CCSS.Math.Content.5.G.A.1: Use a pair of perpendicular number lines, called axes, to define a coordinate system.
• CCSS.Math.Content.5.G.A.2: Represent real-world and mathematical problems by graphing points in the first quadrant of the coordinate plane.

Australian curriculum links: for teaching coordinates in geography and mathematics:

• ACGSE037: Use maps, globes, and other spatial representations to locate places and features.
• ACGSE043: Analyze the spatial distribution of people, places, and things.
• ACGSE051: Understand the impact of human activities on the environment.
• ACMNA066: Understand the concepts of coordinate geometry, including the Cartesian coordinate system.
• ACMNA067: Be able to plot points and lines in the Cartesian coordinate system.
• ACMNA068: Use coordinate geometry to solve problems.
• ACMNA069: Understand the relationship between coordinate geometry and other areas of mathematics, such as geometry and algebra.

Bring coordinates to life in your classroom and watch as your students navigate their way to success. Set sail into the world of interactive learning today!

Grab Your Battleship Coordinates Game Now!

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Geography | Hemispheres, Continents and Lines of Latitude Worksheet

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Overview: Introduce your students to the wonders of our world with this comprehensive 7-page no prep for you or an emergency sub Geography research booklet! Each page is dedicated to one of the seven continents, providing a detailed map and thought-provoking questions that will ignite their curiosity and deepen their understanding of global geography.

What's Inside:

• Detailed Maps: Each continent is beautifully illustrated, offering students a clear visual representation to aid their research.

• Research Questions: For every continent, students will delve into:

  • Size/Area: Understand the vastness of each landmass.
  • Number of Countries: Not just the count, but labeling them too!
  • Population & Largest City: Dive into demographics.
  • Highest Point: Reach the peak of knowledge!
  • Climate: Discover the diverse weather patterns.
  • Top Landmark: Identify iconic sights.
  • Major Rivers and Lakes: Flow with the world's waterways.
  • Mountain Ranges: Scale the heights of knowledge.
  • Nearby Oceans and Seas: Explore the surrounding waters.

Benefits:

• Integrated Learning: This booklet promotes research skills, reading comprehension, and map reading all in one!
• Flexibility: Suitable for independent study, group work, or as a homework assignment.
• Engagement: The hands-on approach ensures students are actively involved in their learning journey.

Why Choose This Resource? As educators, we understand the importance of making learning engaging and relevant. This booklet has been meticulously designed to ensure students not only learn but also appreciate the diverse wonders our world has to offer. Whether you're introducing continents for the first time or looking for a resource to deepen existing knowledge, this booklet is your perfect companion.

Embark on a global adventure with your students today!

In this fun and back to school, no prep lesson your Geography program, students will embark on a geographical journey to find specific countries using an atlas or google earth skills to develop their country finding ability, before labelling and coloring in the map. All neatly contained within a single A4 sheet.

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

People that have purchased this resource have also purchased -

Geography | What Causes Hunger lesson activity

Geography | Analysing and Interpreting Population Pyramids

Geography | Geographical Scavenger Hunt

Geography | Hemispheres, Continents and Lines of Latitude Worksheet

Please leave a review.

Overview: Introduce your students to the wonders of our world with this comprehensive 7-page no prep for you or an emergency sub Geography research booklet! Each page is dedicated to one of the seven continents, providing a detailed map and thought-provoking questions that will ignite their curiosity and deepen their understanding of global geography.

What's Inside:

• Detailed Maps: Each continent is beautifully illustrated, offering students a clear visual representation to aid their research.

• Research Questions: For every continent, students will delve into:

  • Size/Area: Understand the vastness of each landmass.
  • Number of Countries: Not just the count, but labeling them too!
  • Population & Largest City: Dive into demographics.
  • Highest Point: Reach the peak of knowledge!
  • Climate: Discover the diverse weather patterns.
  • Top Landmark: Identify iconic sights.
  • Major Rivers and Lakes: Flow with the world's waterways.
  • Mountain Ranges: Scale the heights of knowledge.
  • Nearby Oceans and Seas: Explore the surrounding waters.

Benefits:

• Integrated Learning: This booklet promotes research skills, reading comprehension, and map reading all in one!
• Flexibility: Suitable for independent study, group work, or as a homework assignment.
• Engagement: The hands-on approach ensures students are actively involved in their learning journey.

Why Choose This Resource? As educators, we understand the importance of making learning engaging and relevant. This booklet has been meticulously designed to ensure students not only learn but also appreciate the diverse wonders our world has to offer. Whether you're introducing continents for the first time or looking for a resource to deepen existing knowledge, this booklet is your perfect companion.

Embark on a global adventure with your students today!

In this fun and back to school, no prep lesson your Geography program, students will embark on a geographical journey to find specific countries using an atlas or google earth skills to develop their country finding ability, before labelling and coloring in the map. All neatly contained within a single A4 sheet.

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

People that have purchased this resource have also purchased -

Geography | What Causes Hunger lesson activity

Geography | Analysing and Interpreting Population Pyramids

Geography | Geographical Scavenger Hunt

Geography | Hemispheres, Continents and Lines of Latitude Worksheet

Please leave a review.

In this no prep lesson, students learn to analyse and interpret the information on what causes Hunger's part of your Geography program.

This comprehensive and interactive lesson plan, entitled "What Causes Hunger?", guides students through a thoughtful exploration of the various factors contributing to global hunger.

It engages students in a detailed understanding of the cycle of poverty, lack of agricultural investment, effects of climate and weather, war and displacement, unstable markets, and food wastage, and how each of these components plays a role in the prevalence of hunger.

Resources included:

• Guided instruction and links to external resources, such as the World Food Programme video "$1 a day," to provide a broader context and real-life representation of the issues.
• Individual activities and reflection prompts that encourage students to form their own conclusions, as well as express and validate their ideas.
• Discussion questions, both true or false and open-ended, to stimulate critical thinking and facilitate lively, thoughtful conversation in the classroom.
• A concluding reflection, challenging students to make connections between hunger, poverty, and economic development.

This comprehensive lesson is designed to cultivate an empathetic, global perspective among students and inspire them to think critically about worldwide issues like hunger. Suitable for Social Studies, Geography, Economics, and Global Studies courses for middle and high school levels.

Aligned with Common Core Standards, this lesson also encourages students to apply their knowledge, analyze various viewpoints, and build strong argumentation skills. Download now to open your classroom to a comprehensive and compassionate study of world hunger.

Australian Geography Curriculum link:

Challenges to food production, including land and water degradation, shortage of fresh water, competing land uses, and climate change, for Australia and other areas of the world (ACHGK063)

Students will begin to see that certain features and shapes are often associated with particular population structures e.g. a wide base indicates a high birth rate, a narrow apex often indicates a high death rate, etc.

Within the lesson, students will be expected to apply this new knowledge and understanding by analyzing and interpreting a population pyramid from a range of countries.

Students also learn how variations in shape and size also relate to the dependency ratio (the amount of the population that is dependent on the working population) of a particular country. Students practice calculating and interpreting dependency ratio through a number of examples.

These slides can also be printed and displayed within the classroom or given to students as review notes.

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

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✅ ➡ USA History

✅ ➡ USA History Unit One

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Two

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Three

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Four

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

✅ ➡ Medieval History

✅ ➡ World War One

✅ ➡ Nazi Germany

✅ ➡ ✈ World War Two

✅ ➡ ☭️ Cold War

✅ ➡ Australian History

✅ ➡ ⚙ Industrial Revolution

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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

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

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Geography | What Causes Hunger lesson activity

Geography | Analysing and Interpreting Population Pyramids

Geography | Geographical Scavenger Hunt

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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

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

People that have purchased this resource have also purchased -

Geography | What Causes Hunger lesson activity

Geography | Analysing and Interpreting Population Pyramids

Geography | Geographical Scavenger Hunt

Please leave a review.

In this no prep lesson, students learn to analyse and interpret the information on what causes Hunger's part of your Geography program.

This comprehensive and interactive lesson plan, entitled "What Causes Hunger?", guides students through a thoughtful exploration of the various factors contributing to global hunger.

It engages students in a detailed understanding of the cycle of poverty, lack of agricultural investment, effects of climate and weather, war and displacement, unstable markets, and food wastage, and how each of these components plays a role in the prevalence of hunger.

Resources included:

• Guided instruction and links to external resources, such as the World Food Programme video "$1 a day," to provide a broader context and real-life representation of the issues.
• Individual activities and reflection prompts that encourage students to form their own conclusions, as well as express and validate their ideas.
• Discussion questions, both true or false and open-ended, to stimulate critical thinking and facilitate lively, thoughtful conversation in the classroom.
• A concluding reflection, challenging students to make connections between hunger, poverty, and economic development.

This comprehensive lesson is designed to cultivate an empathetic, global perspective among students and inspire them to think critically about worldwide issues like hunger. Suitable for Social Studies, Geography, Economics, and Global Studies courses for middle and high school levels.

Aligned with Common Core Standards, this lesson also encourages students to apply their knowledge, analyze various viewpoints, and build strong argumentation skills. Download now to open your classroom to a comprehensive and compassionate study of world hunger.

Australian Geography Curriculum link:

Challenges to food production, including land and water degradation, shortage of fresh water, competing land uses, and climate change, for Australia and other areas of the world (ACHGK063)

Students will begin to see that certain features and shapes are often associated with particular population structures e.g. a wide base indicates a high birth rate, a narrow apex often indicates a high death rate, etc.

Within the lesson, students will be expected to apply this new knowledge and understanding by analyzing and interpreting a population pyramid from a range of countries.

Students also learn how variations in shape and size also relate to the dependency ratio (the amount of the population that is dependent on the working population) of a particular country. Students practice calculating and interpreting dependency ratio through a number of examples.

These slides can also be printed and displayed within the classroom or given to students as review notes.

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

SUBSCRIBE NOW  to my list for a free copy of the eBook "ChatGPT for history Teachers" and a Story, Source, Scholarships resources to see how well they work in your classroom.

Request a resource:

If you like my resources but I have uploaded a particular one you would love, please email me and tell me what you would like me to deign:

kane@yugenlearning,com or Subscribe to Our Enlightening Educators’ Mailing List Now!

People that have purchased this resource have also purchased -

More great curriculum resources

✅ ➡ USA History

✅ ➡ USA History Unit One

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Two

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Three

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Four

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

✅ ➡ Medieval History

✅ ➡ World War One

✅ ➡ Nazi Germany

✅ ➡ ✈ World War Two

✅ ➡ ☭️ Cold War

✅ ➡ Australian History

✅ ➡ ⚙ Industrial Revolution

and

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Step into the past with Time Journeys: 10 Captivating Historical Fiction Writing Prompts for Young Explorers. This engaging and educational writing pack is designed for students to ignite their imagination and bring history to life through creative storytelling. Each prompt is carefully crafted to align with the topics covered in US school history curriculum, making it a valuable resource for teachers and homeschoolers.

With a focus on historical events and eras, students will embark on thrilling adventures as they step into the shoes of characters from the past. They will have the opportunity to write captivating narratives set in significant moments in history, using descriptive language to transport readers to different time periods.

These prompts foster critical thinking, creativity, and historical understanding, allowing students to develop their writing skills while gaining a deeper appreciation for the past. From the American Revolution to the Civil Rights Movement, each prompt offers a unique opportunity for young writers to explore and connect with historical events.

Featuring easy-to-print worksheets, this resource is a convenient addition to any classroom or homeschool curriculum. It encourages 21st-century learning skills, such as innovation and critical thinking, while providing an engaging and fun writing experience. Empower your students to become young historians and master storytellers with Time Journeys: 10 Captivating Historical Fiction Writing Prompts for Young Explorers.

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Unleash the Curiosity of Young Environmentalists with Nature Explorers - a collection of 10 Exciting Writing Prompts. Encourage your students to embark on a thrilling journey of creative writing and critical thinking with Nature Explorers. This engaging resource is designed to ignite a passion for the environment, foster empathy, and develop essential 21st-century skills in young learners. With no prep required, these easy-to-print writing prompts are perfect for classroom activities, homework assignments, or creative writing workshops. Each prompt is carefully crafted to inspire imaginative storytelling while addressing important themes of kindness, caring for the planet, and the interconnectedness of all life.

By delving into the wonders of nature, students will explore various aspects of the environment, from majestic landscapes to fascinating wildlife. Through these prompts, they will develop a deeper understanding of the world around them and the importance of preserving our natural resources.

Promoting creative thinking and critical analysis, Nature Explorers empowers students to envision a brighter future for our planet. By nurturing empathy, they will learn to see themselves as stewards of the environment and champions of change.

Key Features of Nature Explorers:

• 10 Exciting Writing Prompts: Each prompt offers a unique and captivating scenario that sparks students' imagination and encourages them to express their thoughts and ideas.
• No Prep Required: Simply print the worksheets and watch as your students embark on their writing adventures.
• Cultivating Empathy: Through storytelling, students will develop a deep sense of empathy for the natural world and all living creatures.
• Fostering Critical Thinking: The prompts are designed to prompt students to think critically, analyze situations, and propose creative solutions.
• Suitable for 21st-Century Learners: Nature Explorers supports the development of essential skills, such as creativity, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.

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Welcome to the world of heartwarming storytelling with Bonds of Friendship: 10 Heartwarming Writing Prompts for Young Storytellers. This engaging resource is designed to ignite the imaginations of your students and foster their creative writing skills while emphasizing the importance of empathy and friendship.

With these carefully crafted writing prompts, your students will embark on a journey of self-expression and exploration. Each prompt is thoughtfully designed to encourage critical thinking, nurture empathy, and empower 21st-century learners with the essential skills they need to navigate the world with kindness and understanding. No preparation is needed with this convenient printable resource. Simply print the worksheets, and your young storytellers are ready to begin their writing adventures. Whether used as a warm-up activity, a writing center task, or as a full writing lesson, these prompts are sure to captivate your students hearts and inspire their creative minds. Empower your students to embrace the beauty of creative writing while cultivating their empathy and critical thinking skills. Spark their imaginations, nurture their kindness, and inspire their writing journey with these delightful prompts.

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• Public Speaking Activities to Write a Speech
• Speech Activities
• Debate Activities
• Know Your Audience for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
• Differentiated Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
• Enrichment Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
• Google Classroom Ready!

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Introducing how to write a speech when preparing for a presentation has never been easier! This lesson guides students through a step-by-step process of determining how to write their speech and what information should be included. When a middle school student begins a public speaking unit, it is quite often the first time he or she has been required to speak in public, other than the basic Show and Tell in elementary school.

Therefore, it is important to make sure the students become familiar with the basics of how to stand, speak, move, and make eye contact during any type of public speaking situation. This lesson is designed to help the students with all aspects of writing a speech.

The slide show, and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their public speaking skills. The worksheets reinforce guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the slide show. The detailed lesson plans make implementing public speaking, speech and debate curriculum easy for teachers.

These no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoints can also 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 lesson in Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate focuses on how to Write a Speech and includes:

Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies

Worksheet with:

• Explanations and examples of the different methods for writing a speech.
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slides with explanations of methods to employ when writing a speech
• Guided note-taking sections
• Examples of information to determine when writing a speech

Google Slides™

Answer Key

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The lessons in the Middle School Introduction to Public Speaking Unit include:

• Know Your Audience
• Organizing a Speech
• Writing a Speech
• Practice Makes Perfect
• Research Techniques

Plus a FREE Argumentative Writing Essay Lesson

• Should Public Schools Require Uniforms?

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Connect with me for the latest Write On! with Jamie news:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Write On! with Jamie Blog
• FB Community for 6-12 ELA Teachers

. . . and visit my WRITE ON! with Jamie website for a free TEXT EVIDENCE WRITING LESSON! 

Write On!

Jamie

© Google Inc.™ All rights reserved. Google™ and the Google Logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc.™ Write On! with Jamie® is an independent company and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Inc.™

Terms of Use

Copyright © Write On! with Jamie. All rights reserved by author. All components of this product are to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited unless additional licenses are purchased. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this product are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.

• Public Speaking Activities to Know Your Audience
• Speech Activities
• Debate Activities
• Know Your Audience for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
• Differentiated Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
• Enrichment Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
• Google Classroom Ready!

*****************************************************************************************

Introducing methods to help students know their audience when preparing for a speech has never been easier! This lesson guides students through a step-by-step process of understanding who their audience will be and how to prepare accordingly. When a middle school student begins a public speaking unit, it is quite often the first time he or she has been required to speak in public, other than the basic Show and Tell in elementary school.

Therefore, it is important to make sure the students become familiar with the basics of how to stand, speak, move, and make eye contact during any type of public speaking situation. This lesson is designed to help the students with all aspects of understanding their audience, so they can prepare their presentation accordingly.

The slide show, and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their public speaking skills. The worksheets reinforce guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the slide show. The detailed lesson plans make implementing public speaking, speech and debate curriculum easy for teachers.

These no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoints can also 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.

*****************************************************************************************

This lesson in Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate focuses on how to Know Your Audience and includes:

Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies

Worksheet with:

• Explanations and examples of the different methods for analyzing an audience.
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slides with explanations of methods to employ when analyzing an audience
• Guided note-taking sections
• Examples of information to determine when analyzing an audience

Google Slides™

Answer Key

*****************************************************************************************

The lessons in the Middle School Introduction to Public Speaking Unit include:

• Know Your Audience
• Organizing a Speech
• Writing a Speech
• Practice Makes Perfect
• Research Techniques

Plus a FREE Argumentative Writing Essay Lesson

• Should Public Schools Require Uniforms?

*****************************************************************************************

Connect with me for the latest Write On! with Jamie news:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Write On! with Jamie Blog
• FB Community for 6-12 ELA Teachers

. . . and visit my WRITE ON! with Jamie website for a free TEXT EVIDENCE WRITING LESSON! 

Write On!

Jamie

© Google Inc.™ All rights reserved. Google™ and the Google Logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc.™ Write On! with Jamie® is an independent company and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Inc.™

Terms of Use

Copyright © Write On! with Jamie. All rights reserved by author. All components of this product are to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited unless additional licenses are purchased. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this product are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.