$10 - $20 8th Grade Drama Games (by date, oldest first)

Covering the As You Like It? Don't know where to get started? This bundle includes everything you need for your students to analyze the text for plot development, characterization, language, and more. Makes learning Shakespeare fun and easy for your students.

Complete Unit.

Covers the entire play of As You Like It !

Great for differentiation.

Why is it that calling out sick can actually mean more work as you scramble to come up with a plan for your substitute teacher?

This product features a bundle of 6 (mostly) print & go emergency lesson plans that are ideal for days prior to and returning from vacations, between units, emergency sub plans, or simply those days when you just "can't." (And let's face it, we've all been there!)

Each lesson plan maintains a high standard for student learning and engagement with minimal preparation on your end. Plans are varied yet cohesive and allow for differentiation within your classroom. It is recommended that you read through each lesson plan prior to the start of class to make sure that you have all materials ready as photocopying and in some cases moderate set-up is required. While plans work well for substitutes, you may find that they are so much fun that you will want to experience them with your students yourself!

Purchasing these resources as a bundle saves 20% off the cover price!

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⭐ "Still I Rise" (Angelou) Lesson Plan & Materials -- A best-selling product!

This lesson plan on Angelou's poem can be used in a variety of ways throughout the school year. For instance, the lesson is the perfect jumpstart for your unit on slavery, Civil Rights, poetry, or Women's Rights in America. It can also be used as a stand-alone lesson to get your students to reflect upon and discuss overcoming their own personal obstacles. Given the theme of the poem, the lesson even acts as a great medium for discussing how to to rise above bullying in a society where bullying is sadly so prevalent. These meticulously laid-out materials and lesson plan will have your students thinking, speaking, reading, and writing all in one class period and interacting deeply with one of the most beautiful and resounding works of American poetry.

⭐ We Didn't Start the Fire Activity

This step-by-step two-day lesson plan encourages students to consider what defines their generation and then create their own lyrics to Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire." Every year, this lesson has been a huge hit with my students especially on the last two days of school. Your students will appreciate your taking the time to allow them to step back and reflect upon their world. You will love it because no preparation is needed at all for this very memorable activity!

⭐Shakespeare's "Death Lines" Activity

In this full-length lesson plan, students will closely examine the final lines of Shakespearean characters before their deaths (if you know Shakespeare, there are quite a few!). Following a mini-lesson on the importance of these final words, students will take part in the classic game, Mafia, with a unique, Shakespearean twist. I invented the take on this game several years ago and it has become one of my students' and my favorite days of the whole school year. There is truly nothing like seeing students having a great time while studying Shakespeare. I am confident that your students will love it too!

⭐"Literature Talk" Lesson Plan

This product features an engaging "Literature Talk" activity that will have your students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving all in one class period. In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about books and articulate why the quote aligns with their own perspective. They will have a chance to discuss their opinions in small groups and as part of a full class discussion. The full-length lesson plan can literally be used any day of the school year and is sure to spark thoughtful discussion among your students.

⭐Collaborative Writing Activity

"Collaborative Story Time" is a communal story-telling activity in which students practice using Freytag's Pyramid plot structure in their own narrative writing. In this activity, each student begins a story inspired by a unique evocative photograph. They are prompted to write the exposition of the tale by introducing the setting and main characters. After the allotted amount of time, the story is then passed to another student who is prompted to write the inciting incident or conflict and begin to detail the rising action. The paper is passed from student to student twice more until the story is resolved. When the stories are finished, the worksheet is returned to the original student who can then make edits and is responsible for producing a final draft.

⭐Poe's Annabel Lee Poetry/Song Pairing

Who in the world knows more about love and loss than Edgar Allan Poe? This resource features a full-length lesson plan and accompanying materials for a song/poem pairing of "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe and popular song, "Sad Beautiful Tragic." Lesson plan is Common Core aligned and centers around rhyme scheme, repetition, figurative language, and theme. This student-tested activity is the perfect addition for any unit on Edgar Allan Poe and is guaranteed to enlighten your students on the timelessness of Poe's poetry in an engaging and contemporary way.

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The Ultimate Back To School Activities Bundle

Your first weeks of school absolutely sorted with fun and engaging back to school activities designed to help your students get settled in! This ultimate back to school bundle is packed with a variety of getting to know you games and back to school activities to encourage mingling and help you learn more about your students. With these resources, you'll create a welcoming and dynamic classroom environment that sets the tone for a successful school year.

What’s included:

Back To School Project

This comprehensive project blends writing, math, and creative activities, each assigned a point value of 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25 points. Students can choose tasks based on their interests and strengths, adding up their points to promote a sense of accomplishment and goal-setting. This project encourages self directed learning and helps you assess students' skills from the start.

Back To School Riddle Scavenger Hunt

This interactive back to school activity is ideal for Year 3-6 students, promoting teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Students will work in groups to solve riddles and complete the scavenger hunt, fostering collaboration and communication. It's a fun way to get students moving and thinking on their first days back.

Back To School Activity Pack - 30 Fun Activities

Start the first weeks of school with a fantastic set of 30 back to school activities, specifically designed for students in grades 3 through 6! This comprehensive pack includes a mix of icebreakers, team building exercises, and creative projects. These activities are perfect for creating a positive classroom environment, building connections, and inspiring a sense of community from day one. The first weeks of school will be absolutely sorted!

Back To School Game Boards

Begin the school year with a set of 4 game boards designed to make getting to know you" and back to school activities fun and engaging! These game boards feature themes such as "Holiday," "Back to School," "All About Me," and "Would You Rather." They require minimal preparation and are heaps of fun—just add a die and some counters. The questions are entertaining and thought-provoking, helping students to learn about each other in an interactive way.

Getting to Know You ‘I Have, Who Has…’

Start the school year with a fun and lively getting to know you game! This 'I Have, Who Has' activity is perfect for helping students connect and learn about each other in a group setting. Each card features a unique question or statement, making it an ideal ice breaker for back to school. Students will enjoy the fast-paced, engaging nature of this game as they share about themselves and discover common interests.

Ice Breaker Flash Cards

Ease into the new school year with these Ice Breaker Flash Cards, specially designed for fun and engaging getting to know you activities. These cards offer a variety of prompts that encourage students to share about themselves, fostering a sense of community and comfort in the classroom. They are a great tool for breaking the ice and helping students feel at ease with their new classmates.

Back To School Escape Room

In this back to school escape room, students are tasked with solving the mystery of the school principal's missing teddy bear. The teddy bear, essential for the principal to run assemblies and sleep at night, has mysteriously disappeared. It's up to your students to work together and follow the clues to uncover its whereabouts.

AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

With the Ultimate Back To School Activities Bundle, you have everything you need to create a dynamic, inclusive, and engaging start to the school year. These back to school activities and getting to know you games will help your students build strong connections and set the stage for a successful and enjoyable year ahead.

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