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This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the human geography of Russia!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• Human Geography of Russia Passage (2 pages)
• 10 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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Students will explore historic African Kingdoms:

This engaging activity will have students working with partners, a group, or individually to explore African Kingdoms. Students will explore four kingdoms: Kush (Nubia), Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Students will also label a timeline concerning these kingdoms.

Students will play a game, complete a puzzle, break a code, and practice map skills while learning more about each kingdom. Informational text is provided for each kingdom. Students will answer questions based on the activities and informational text.

Available in both print and digital options.

Follow up questions allow for students to think on a deeper level and make connections to their experiences. These questions increase rigor.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standards: 6.H.1, 6.G.4.

Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major historic kingdoms of Africa.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Informational text for each kingdom.
• 5 activity templates (including map).
• Follow up questions.
• Award certificates (color and black/white).
• Recording Sheet (two versions).
• Activity area signs.
• Link to digital activity (Google Form with slide links).
• Answer Keys.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teacher.
• Engaging for students.
• Can be used for a group, pair, or individual.
• Great introduction or review of the African Kingdoms.
• Follow up questions allow for deeper level thinking.

This is a free social skills lesson focused on gift exchange. My Easy Social Skills Holiday lessons to explore and discuss each area to the best of your student’s ability. Students in your class will gain  a basic understanding of each other's likes and dislikes, as well as practicality in helping them learn how to thoughtfully choose gifts that reflect consideration, kindness and practicality. This Social Skills lesson is also perfect for Theory of mind and/ or Social problem solving.

Use different skills from the Living Environment curriculum to help save a biosphere from an environment disaster!

Are you looking for new and fun ways to review for STAAR? Have you considered introducing STAAR/Standardized test prep with music? This 10 question assessment uses Encanto's song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" as the text, and exposes students to question stems they will see on STAAR in May. The question stems are STAAR/CCSS aligned from previous years' assessments and focus on a variety of skills such as inferencing, summarizing, context clues, figurative language, plot, determining the meaning of words, synthesizing information, and theme in three formats. The zip file includes:

1. Set of 10 task cards and answer key
2. Self-grading Google Form with feedback to stamp the concept; easily integrates with Google Classroom!
3. Google Doc classic assessment and answer key

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Looking to liven up your Google Site? Look no further! This Boho Beach Themed google site graphic pack is calling your name! Calming colors and simple design make it easy to navigate and read!

This zipped folder contains:

**UPDATES INCLUDE***

Headers - assignments, daily schedule, google classroom, google tools, information station, online learning resources, online learning rules, online learning tools, schedule, stay informed, weekly schedule

**NEW Buttons - assignments, information station, class expectations, online learning expectations, online learning rules, class norms, schedule, stay informed, assignment station, parent information student information, assignments, Writer's workshop, Reader's workshop

Headers in two accents colors (dark blue and pink with a teal header)

Welcome Kindergarten through sixth grade

Welcome Students

Online Learning

Parent Information

Student Information

Contact Information

Online expectations

Buttons (All are available in all 4 colors - Pink, Aqua, Teal and Dark Blue)

Parents Click Here, Students Click Here

Art, Social Studies, History, Science, Music, PE, Spelling, Reading, English Language Arts, Math

Calendar

Newsletter

Classroom Library

Zoom, Google Meet, SeeSaw, Google Classroom

Daily Check In, Today's Assignments, Today's Schedule, Morning Meeting

Meet The Teacher

Classroom Library

Early Finishers, Math Games, Resource Links

Meet The Teacher

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A fun French reading comprehension activity about a cat with digestive issues, this short story is written for beginning and intermediate French students. It tells the story of Marlene and her farting cat, Bruno. Bruno causes many problems for Marlene as she goes about her day at school. But will he also cost her a chance to go out with her crush?

The activity is on Google drive for a paperless lesson that you can adjust for your students' needs.

It includes:

• a 4-slide story in French.

• comprehension questions in both French and English versions

• a slide with new vocabulary words

• an infographic with facts about farts and comprehension questions

• a reading about a cat that is up for adoption with comprehension questions

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Brood X Is coming this spring! This non-fiction text about cicadas, the noise they make, and their life cycle. There are also engaging videos for students to watch. You can share this resource with your students through Google Classroom™ or Google Drive™. Students can then type directly on this document and share it back with you.

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This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students!

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Decision-Making Anticipation Guide and Self-Assessment | Smart Choices

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About This Resource

★ Topic - Decision-Making | Responsible Decision-Making | Smart Choices

★ Anticipation Guide and Self-Assessment

★ 3 pages

★ Suitable for Middle and High School Students

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

★ SEL-related resource

This resource includes:

★ One Anticipation Guide in* two* variations (one with a "comments" section and one without - same statements).

★ One Self-Assessment Worksheet

★ Google Slides Link

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Anticipation Guides are excellent tools that can be used before reading to activate students' prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic and/or to share ideas about key concepts. Students respond to several statements that challenge or support their preconceived ideas about key concepts as well as their peers’ ideas. The Anticipation Guides can help structure meaningful conversations that reviews what students already know and engages them in critical thinking about the topic they will be exploring. The statements in the Anticipation Guides can spark some great discussions among students!! This Anticipation Guide and Self-Assessment focuses on Decision-Making.

You can use an Anticipation Guide:

✅ Before | After introducing new material to tap into prior knowledge.

✅ Before | After watching a film clip to gauge a reaction.

✅ Before | After reading a short text to begin a discussion.

✅ Before | After discussing a topic.

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ANTICIPATION GUIDES

There is ONE Anticipation Guide that comes in two different variations:

▶️ Variation #1:

⭐ *Part 1: *The first section of the Anticipation Guide features a list of statements alongside columns labeled "AGREE" and "DISAGREE." Students are tasked with reading each statement and marking either "AGREE" or "DISAGREE" based on their perspective.

⭐ *Part 2: *The second section of the Anticipation Guide prompts students to choose a statement from the list above and delve into its significance to them. They may reflect on how the statement connects to their own lives, share a personal experience related to it, or elaborate on their thoughts concerning its importance in greater detail.

**▶️ Variation #2: **This Anticipation Guide worksheet format includes a list of statements accompanied by columns for "AGREE," "DISAGREE," and "COMMENTS." Students are instructed to read each statement and mark either "AGREE" or "DISAGREE." They are then encouraged to elaborate on their thoughts or ideas regarding each statement in the designated "COMMENTS" column.

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SELF-ASSESSMENT

This resource includes a single Decision-Making Self-Assessment. Students will use decision-making statements to reflect on their habits, evaluate their strengths, and think about ways to improve how they make choices. They will score the statements using the following scale: 2 for “Regularly,” 1 for “Occasionally,” and 0 for “Never.”  Students will use this assessment as a tool to evaluate their decision-making habits and identify areas for personal growth and improvement.

This assessment also serves as a valuable tool for strengthening decision-making skills by helping students become more aware of their thought processes, recognize the consequences of their choices, and develop strategies for making more thoughtful, responsible decisions in the future.

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Introduce your students to Emperor Qin Shi Huang and one of Ancient China's most impactful dynasties! Challenge them to examine the evidence and decide if he was a hero or a villain for the people of China ! Students will be engaged during this interactive lesson with great opportunities for discussion and debate!

Key Features:

• No Prep, Ready to Use: This resource is designed for easy classroom implementation with no preparation required—perfect for busy teachers.
• Interactive & Engaging: In addition to reading, students can participate in interactive activities that encourage deeper understanding of the Qin Dynasty’s importance to Chinese history.
• Student-Centered Learning: This resource promotes critical thinking by asking students to reflect on the long-term impacts of Qin Shi Huang’s rule, the harsh policies of legalism, and the dynasty's influence on China’s development.

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Use this zero prep worksheet to engage your students and give Vocabulary practice regarding Energy Resources. Students will select words from a drop down menu so no need to worry about spelling! Correct answers will turn the box green and populate pixels in the box.

This resource is great for:

Stations, choice boards, independent review, or early finishers!

To do these activities, you will share the included Google Sheet with your students via Google Classroom. A video has been added for this preview! A short clip that demonstrates that pixels appear as answers are correct and boxes change to green when answers are correct.

Benefits of this resource:

• Distance learning and in-person classroom friendly!
• NO PREP - Assign and go!
• Auto-graded

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Introducing how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository / informative essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.

All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting details, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

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

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Citing Text Evidence Expository / Informative writing prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Expository Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

Detailed Lesson Plan with:

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

Worksheets with:

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

Slide Show Presentation with:

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

Expository Writing Quiz

Expository Rubric

Expository Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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• Text Analysis Writing Prompts

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With many of us working remotely, here is a fun This or That activity to help build community in your classroom. Students can enter in their names on a Google Slide to share their preferences with one another for 20 Questions. They can work in this document collaboratively. Once everyone has answered, spend some time and look over everyone's answers together! Feel free to add some additional questions to truly get to know your students.

Enjoy!

School's Out, Laughs Are In: End-Year Teacher Roast with Hilarious Prompts (Teacher-Approved!)

Ditch the Dullsville Goodbyes & Make Memories with This Side-Splitting Download!

Is your classroom ready for an unforgettable end-of-year bash? Skip the cheesy speeches and awkward goodbyes! This year, celebrate with a hilarious Teacher Roast activity that's guaranteed to leave everyone in stitches.

Here's what students get:

• Gut-busting Prompts: From "Most Likely to Star in a History Channel Documentary" to "Punniest Pro in the Building," our prompts will have your class ROFLing at their teachers' quirks (in a good way, of course!).
• Unforgettable Fun: This lighthearted activity fosters a sense of camaraderie and lets students show their appreciation for their teachers in a unique way.
• Memories that Last: Years from now, your class will remember the year they roasted their teachers – it'll be a story for the ages!

Teachers, Don't Be Shy! (This is the good part!)

• The Roast is On! You get a chance to playfully fire back at your students with your own roasts – it's payback time (but keep it good-natured!)
• Teacher-Approved (Mostly!): We know you put up with a lot, so let loose and have some fun!
• Strengthen Relationships: This lighthearted activity can actually build stronger bonds with your students.

This downloadable Teacher Roast Pack includes:

• Ready-to-Use Prompts: No prep work needed! Just print and get roasting.
• Teacher Tips: We've got you covered with guidance on how to make this activity a success.
• Laughs Guaranteed: Get ready for an end-of-year celebration that your students will be talking about all summer long!

Download your Teacher Roast Pack today and create unforgettable end-of-year memories!

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This is a set of ISIP digital tracking tools designed for Istation data monitoring. This tracker kit provides educators with a comprehensive way to monitor student progress and growth across reading and math assessments.

Perfect for teachers who prefer either digital or low-tech options, this resource includes both Excel and PDF printable versions to meet different needs.

• Comprehensive Tracking: Includes four tables covering ISIP Early Reading for grades K–3, ISIP Advanced Reading for grades 4–8, and Math Assessment Tracking for both K–3 and 4–8.

• Conditional Formatting: Each Excel table automatically highlights performance with color coding—red for low scores, yellow for satisfactory, and green for proficient—making data easy to interpret at a glance.

• Low-Tech Option: A printable PDF version is available for teachers who prefer manual tracking without Excel, with the same layout and color coding for consistent, easy-to-use data monitoring.

• Flexible and User-Friendly: This tool is perfect for tracking and visualizing individual and class-wide progress over time, helping educators identify strengths and areas for improvement quickly.

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100% digital, distance learning friendly Interactive Science Notebook. No prep needed from you, ready to assign to students and engage

This resource addresses the following Essential Questions:

• What changes the direction of a wave?
• What are the two types of wave interference?
• How do standing waves form?

Vocabulary covered: reflection, refraction, diffraction, constructive interference, destructive interference, standing wave, node, antinode, resonance.

Interactive Notebook Contains:

• 26 Full Color Pages with text and examples
• 3 Interactive Sort Pages
• 9 Response and Reflection Pages
• Links to demos of concepts
• Teacher Key/Guide

Please check out the preview video to ensure that this product would work for you and your students!

Want to know if your 7th grade math students can calculate a unit rate and compare proportional relationships in the same and different representation?

This presentation includes 10 questions (23 slides total) that has students work in groups to determine which statement is true between two given proportional relationships. Which has the higher unit rate? Which has the lower unit rate? Which of the two representations is actually proportional? Teams must be able to work together to determine the answer, then back up their answers verbally.

Great as a review activity before an exam, or as a mid-unit formative assessment to track progress towards mastery.

This lesson also includes a quick paper/pencil exit ticket students can do individually so you can assess each students' mastery of proportional relationships, with answer key included.

Included in Activity:

- Link to Google Slide Deck for classroom presentation

- Complete directions for how I like to run the activity

- Printable student answer choice cards

- Printable student Exit Ticket

- Complete Exit Ticket answer key

If you enjoy this activity, please check out my Level Up products, or my Team Target Review series, which encourages group work and rich math discussion.

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Are you looking for an engaging, post-and-go activity to practice and assess student comprehension of tener idioms (plus acabar de and ir a) in Spanish? These 2 entertaining vocabulary jigsaw puzzles (in Google Slides™ and PDF) are just the ticket! These digital activities work great on a laptop, desktop, Chromebook, tablet, or any other mobile device that can access the internet. This resource can be used as a pre- or post-test, quizzes, checks for understanding, vocabulary review, homework, and more! Because it is completely digital, this resource is perfect for distance-learning and make-up work as well. Plus, it's no prep which means no printing, copying, or storage.

This product includes:

• a link to two Google Slides™ vocabulary jigsaw puzzles (NON-EDITABLE)
• the same two vocabulary jigsaw puzzles (in printable, non-editable PDF form)
• teacher directions for using this resource in Google Slides™
• ideas for implementation
• ideas for extension

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Unlock the Magic of Organized Production Processes with Our Theatre Production Crew Interest Form Template!

Are you ready to transform your theatre production process? Whether you're directing a dazzling musical or an inspiring play, our Theatre Production Crew Interest Form Template is your new best friend! Designed with theatre educators in mind, this resource streamlines the way you discover and assign the perfect crew positions for your students.

What’s Included?

• Editable Google Form Template: Pre-filled with over 15 crew position listings, this form is perfect for capturing students' interests and expertise effortlessly. Share it easily with your production team to stay on the same page!
• Printable & Editable Google Doc: Need a hard copy or prefer to customize the form offline? We've got you covered with our adaptable Google Doc version.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Comprehensive & Customizable: Tailor the form to fit any production or class project. Whether it's for your upcoming school play or a technical theatre unit, the adaptability of this template is unparalleled.
• Effortless Organization: Quickly identify the most interested and qualified students for each crew role, ensuring your production runs smoothly from the first rehearsal to the final curtain!
• Engage & Empower Your Students: Inspire your students by offering them a voice in their theatre journey. This form encourages them to explore new opportunities and develop their technical skills.

Perfect For:

• Theatre educators directing school productions
• Technical theatre classes exploring crew roles
• Drama departments looking to streamline and enhance their organizational process

Step into a world of creative possibilities and let your students shine both on and off the stage with our Play & Musical Crew Interest Form Template!

Bring your production to life and make your theatre program an unforgettable experience for every student. Get your template now and take the first step towards theatrical excellence!

How to Access

This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Doc template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.

To utilize the Google Doc, a free Google account is required.

If don't have a Google account, you can create a free one here: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp

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