$5 - $10 8th Grade Holidays/Seasonal Activities (by date, oldest first)

Looking for a fun way to get your students moving? Want to have them collaborating at the beginning of the year? Want to leave a lasting and fun impression upon them? Look no further. The Beginning of the Year Escape Room will have students moving and working together to solve different tasks: Puzzle, Maze, Growth Mindset, and Embedded Message.

Looking for a fun way to get your students moving? Want to have them collaborating at the end of the year? Want to leave a lasting and fun impression upon them? Look no further. The End of the Year Escape Room will have students moving and working together to solve different tasks: Puzzle, Maze, Riddles, and Embedded Message.

This Valentine's day craft activity bundle includes 4 February holiday printables that are ready to go, easy and require no prep

Great for:

1. bulletin boards
2. classroom displays
3. hallway decorations for valentines day and the 100th day of school
4. Valentine's Day writing activities
5. Valentine's Day letter writing

100th Day of School Craft

• When I'm 100 years old writing prompt and paper
• Matching graphic organizer included
• Engaging writing prompt for the 100th Day of School celebration
• Printable templates for easy organization and implementation
• Graphic organizer to reinforce organization and share ideas
• Ideal for classroom celebrations of the 100th day of school

Valentine's Day Self Love and what I love about my school

• Inspiring craft activity to promote self-love
• Encourages students to reflect what they love about their school
• Printable templates for easy distribution
• Students write on hearts and and focus on the positive aspects of themselves and their school

Writing Paper

• Adorable writing paper design including hearts, and spacing great for 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders.
• Perfect for notes to classmates, creative writing prompts, and journal writing, or letters to parents and teachers
• Enhances student engagement and encourages expression

Valentine's Day Mailbox Decorations for 2nd Graders

• Printable mailbox decorations for Valentine's Day class celebrations
• Designed specifically for kindergarten, 1st grade,2nd-grade, or third grade classrooms
• Students love decorating and personalizing their mailboxes
• print and go, no prep, easy implementation

February Planning and fun crafts taken care of!

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AVID End of Year | May Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills: This engaging resource is great for early finishers, sub plans, or even as printable worksheets used in study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of end of year-themed fun and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, planning for next year, and an inspiring reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

✨AVID Growing Bundle✨

✨AVID End of Year Activities Bundle✨

✨AVID Early Finisher Packet Bundle✨

Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of April
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of April

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• Simple career interest survey with questions page
• Team building game design
• My academic goal for next school year
• Career clusters this or that
• Brag sheet
• Grow sheet
• Spring finish the story
• Classmate shoutout
• AVID memories
• Memorial Day wordsearch
• Cinco De Mayo reading passage
• Cinco De Mayo open ended questions
• CInco De Mayo inquiry page
• May zentangle
• Next school year anticipation page
• GPA calculation
• My tumbler page
• Sudoku with answer key
• Maze with answer key

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AVID Back to School | August Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills: This engaging resource is great for the month of August! Use for early finishers, sub plans, or even as printable worksheets used in study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of back to school fun and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, graphic organizers and an inspiring reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

Get this packet and one for every month of the year by purchasing the AVID Early Finisher Bundle HERE! :)

✨AVID Growing Bundle✨

✨AVID Back to School Bundle✨

Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of August
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of August

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• What is AVID reading passage with questions
• What is AVID Costa's questions
• Academic SMART goal sheet
• Create your own missions statement
• SAT vocabulary
• Non-academic SMART goal sheet
• Student interest survey
• My AVID binder symbols page
• Pathos, ethos and logos worksheet
• AVID student Frayer model
• Think about it sheet
• AVID contract review with questions
• All about me this or that
• Partner interview sheet
• In my AVID era coloring page
• Back to school finish the story prompt
• Sudoku
• Summer snapshots
• Maze challenge
• Sudoku answer key
• Maze answer key

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AVID Valentine's Day February Early Finisher Packet - Includes WICOR Skills: This engaging resource This engaging resource is great for early finishers, sub plans, or even study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of Valentine's Day spirit and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, a reorganization checklist for binders, and an inspiring reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

✨AVID Growing Bundle✨

✨AVID Early Finisher Packet for Any Month✨

Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of february
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of February

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• Reading passage about Walt Disney and the challenges he overcame as a student
• Reading response questions
• An inquiry page where students write leveled questions in response to the reading
• Creative Writing Prompt
• Binder checklist where students reflect on their binder organization in January and set a goal for February
• Academic SMART goal-setting
• Non-academic SMART goal-setting
• Zentaglemindfulness coloring page
• Self-care list
• Finish the picture
• Word search
• Create your own Valentine's Day word search
• Sudoku
• Word scramble
• Maze
• Word hub
• What do I love thinking web
• Coloring page

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AVID Back to School | September Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills: This engaging resource is great for the month of September! Use for early finishers, sub plans, or even as printable worksheets used in study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of back to school fun and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, graphic organizers and a reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

Get this packet and one for every month of the year by purchasing the AVID Early Finisher Bundle HERE! :)

✨AVID Growing Bundle✨

✨AVID Back to School Bundle✨

Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of September
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of September

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• Finish the Story with lined paper
• Sudoku (with answer key)
• Academic Goal Sheet
• Non-Academic Goal Sheet
• Autumn Word Search (with answer key)
• Create Your Own AVID Word Search
• Connecting Thinking Sheet- using notes from a core class
• Think About It Reflection Sheet
• My AVID Family Bingo
• SAT Vocabulary Chart
• Create an AVID Graphic Organizer
• Organization Checklist and Goal Setting
• 4 Day School Week Passage with questions
• Connecting Thinking- writing questions over the passage
• AVID Survey
• Riddle Me This (with answer key)
• Coloring Page with Inspirational Quote
• WICOR This- adding WICOR activities seen in other classes
• Creating an AVID Classroom Slogan
• AVID Goals Sheet

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AVID Spring | April Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills: This engaging resource is great for early finishers, sub plans, or even as printable worksheets used in study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of spring-themed fun and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, a reorganization checklist for binders, and an inspiring reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

Check out the Spring Bundle HERE

✨AVID Growing Bundle✨

✨AVID Early Finisher Packet for Any Month✨

Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of April
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of April

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• Inspiring reading passage about Elon Musk
• Reading response questions
• An inquiry page where students write leveled questions in response to the reading
• My Leadership Legacy worksheet
• Career Pathways worksheet
• 2 creative inquiry pages where students have to problem solve and generate solutions to problems
• Creative Writing Prompt
• Binder checklist where students reflect on their binder organization and set a goal
• Academic SMART goal-setting
• Non-academic SMART goal-setting
• Spring Zentangel
• Earth Day coloring page
• Finish the picture
• Word search
• Sudoku with answer key
• Word scramble with answer key
• Maze with answer key

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AVID St. Patrick's Day | March Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills: This engaging resource This engaging resource is great for early finishers, sub plans, or even study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of St. Patrick's Day spirit, March Madness and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, a reorganization checklist for binders, and an inspiring reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

Check out the Spring Bundle HERE

✨AVID Growing Bundle✨

✨AVID Early Finisher Packet for Any Month✨

Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the pack in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub plans in the month of March
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month of March

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page
• Reading passage about LeBron James and the obstacles he overcame
• Reading response questions
• An inquiry page where students write leveled questions in response to the reading
• Calculating GPA and goal-setting page
• WICOR This: students will add examples of WICOR they have seen in their classes
• Creative Writing Prompt
• Binder checklist where students reflect on their binder organization and set a goal
• Academic SMART goal-setting
• Non-academic SMART goal-setting
• "A goal without a plan is just a wish" coloring page
• WICOR This: students will add examples of WICOR they have seen in their classes
• Finish the picture
• Word search
• Sudoku
• Word scramble
• Maze
• Word hub
• This or that page
• March reflection page

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This no-prep Haunted Locations Research Activity is designed for middle and high school history students, engaging them in both historical and paranormal investigations. This worksheet encourages critical thinking, research skills, and group discussions as students explore famous haunted sites. It is perfect for Halloween-themed lessons, blending history with folklore. Ideal for teachers looking for an interactive and engaging activity that stimulates curiosity and collaborative learning.

What’s Included:

• Lesson Plan - Individual and/or small groups lesson plan
• Haunted Locations Worksheets (Multiple historical locations included)
• Creative Writing Task: Ghost story or reflective diary entry
• Discussion Prompts: Compare historical facts vs. folklore

The haunted places included:

• The Bell Witch Cave (Tennessee)
• LaLaurie Mansion (New Orleans, Louisiana)
• Alcatraz Island (California)
• The Winchester Mystery House (San Jose, California)
• Gettysburg Battlefield (Pennsylvania)
• The Myrtles Plantation (Louisiana)
• Waverly Hills Sanatorium (Kentucky)
• The Queen Mary (California)
• Eastern State Penitentiary (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• The Stanley Hotel (Colorado)​​​​​.

Skills Developed Through This Activity:

• Critical analysis of historical and paranormal topics
• Research using valid sources
• Collaborative group discussions and presentations
• Creative writing based on historical settings

How to Use this Activity in Your Classroom:

• Start with an introduction on the historical significance of haunted locations.
• Distribute worksheets for individual research on randomly assigned locations.
• Encourage group sharing of findings, with a focus on historical vs. folklore perspectives.
• Wrap up with a creative writing task related to a haunted site.

Common Core Outcomes:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

• §113.42 (28F): Use critical-thinking skills to organize and use information from valid sources​.

This no-prep Haunted Locations Research Activity is designed for middle and high school history students, engaging them in both historical and paranormal investigations. This worksheet encourages critical thinking, research skills, and group discussions as students explore famous haunted sites. It is perfect for Halloween-themed lessons, blending history with folklore. Ideal for teachers looking for an interactive and engaging activity that stimulates curiosity and collaborative learning.

What’s Included:

• Lesson Plan - Individual and/or small groups lesson plan
• Haunted Locations Worksheets (Multiple historical locations included)
• Creative Writing Task: Ghost story or reflective diary entry
• Discussion Prompts: Compare historical facts vs. folklore

The haunted places included:

• The Bell Witch Cave (Tennessee)
• LaLaurie Mansion (New Orleans, Louisiana)
• Alcatraz Island (California)
• The Winchester Mystery House (San Jose, California)
• Gettysburg Battlefield (Pennsylvania)
• The Myrtles Plantation (Louisiana)
• Waverly Hills Sanatorium (Kentucky)
• The Queen Mary (California)
• Eastern State Penitentiary (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• The Stanley Hotel (Colorado)​​​​​.

Skills Developed Through This Activity:

• Critical analysis of historical and paranormal topics
• Research using valid sources
• Collaborative group discussions and presentations
• Creative writing based on historical settings

How to Use this Activity in Your Classroom:

• Start with an introduction on the historical significance of haunted locations.
• Distribute worksheets for individual research on randomly assigned locations.
• Encourage group sharing of findings, with a focus on historical vs. folklore perspectives.
• Wrap up with a creative writing task related to a haunted site.

Common Core Outcomes:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

• §113.42 (28F): Use critical-thinking skills to organize and use information from valid sources​.

Step into the spirit of summer and the end of the school year with this Graduation bulletin board kit! Ideal for classroom door decor, it sets the scene for a bright future ahead for your students. Watch your students beam with pride as they toss their hats into the air!

Included with this digital download:

—3 Different Sayings in 3 Different Color Choices

(Solid Black, Multicolor, & Black Outline)

—Bulletin Board Banner

—Bulletin Board Decor

—Bulletin Board Borders

—PDF (8.5x11)

—JPEG files for Cutting Machines

—Editable Nametags

—Photo Frames

Use this kit to decorate any size display area!

You can easily enlarge or shrink any of the decor pieces or letters during printing using Adobe Reader(free to download if you dont already have) it.

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Looking for more bulletin board kits and classroom decor bundle themes? Explore the options that will suit your needs:

Summer Bulletin Board Kit Bundle

End Of The Year Bulletin Board Kit

Ocean Animals Bulletin Board Kit

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Don't forget to receive TeachShare credits to use toward your purchases!

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First, go to your My Purchases page. Find this page by clicking on your name at the top right-hand corner of your screen. Next to each purchase, you'll see a Leave a Review button. Click it and you will be directed to a page where you can leave a rating and comment for that product. Every time you leave feedback for products you will be given credit to use on future purchases like this one! You can see how many credits you have under Account Balance when you click on your name in the top right-hand corner. :)

Spruce up your classroom with our Math Zone Bulletin Board Kit. This vibrant math bulletin board and classroom door decor will inspire your students to become problem solvers and embrace the joy of math. Perfect for back-to-school, it encourages meaningful math talk and celebrates all the reasons to love math. Your students will love it, and you will too!

Included with this digital download:

—3 Different Sayings in 3 Different Color Choices

(Solid Black, Multicolor, & Black Outline)

—Bulletin Board Banner

—Bulletin Board Decor

—Bulletin Board Borders

—PDF (8.5x11)

—JPEG files for Cutting Machines

—Editable Nametags

Use this kit to decorate any size display area!

You can easily enlarge or shrink any of the decor pieces or letters during printing using Adobe Reader(free to download if you dont already have) it.

Stay in the loop with all our new products and sales by hitting that follow button on our store page!.

Just click on the ⭐green star and you'll be the first to know about all the juicy details!

Looking for more bulletin board kits and classroom decor theme? Explore the options that will suit your needs:

Teacher Appreciation Bulletin Board Kit

Summer Bulletin Board Kit Bundle

Book Buddies Bulletin Board Kit

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Don't forget to receive TeachShare credits to use toward your purchases!

Here’s how it works :)

First, go to your My Purchases page. Find this page by clicking on your name at the top right-hand corner of your screen. Next to each purchase, you'll see a Leave a Review button. Click it and you will be directed to a page where you can leave a rating and comment for that product. Every time you leave feedback for products you will be given credit to use on future purchases like this one! You can see how many credits you have under Account Balance when you click on your name in the top right-hand corner. :)

Transform your classroom into an eco-friendly decor haven with our Earth Day Bulletin Board Kit! This April bulletin board idea celebrates Earth Day with engaging visuals and inspiring messages. From 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' reminders to colorful depictions of our planet, it's a perfect way to spread the message that every day is Earth Day."

• Simply print, cut, and assemble – easy setup for instant classroom transformation!
• Engaging visuals and fun activities inspire eco-consciousness and spark curiosity.
• Effortlessly promote environmental awareness while enhancing classroom ambiance.

Included with this digital download:

—3 Different Sayings in 3 Different Color Choices

(Solid Black, Multicolor, & Black Outline)

—Bulletin Board Banner

—Bulletin Board Decor

—Bulletin Board Borders

—PDF (8.5x11)

—JPEG files for Cutting Machines

—Editable Nametags

Use this kit to decorate any size display area!

You can easily enlarge or shrink any of the decor pieces or letters during printing using Adobe Reader(free to download if you dont already have) it.

Stay in the loop with all our new products and sales by hitting that follow button on our store page!.

Just click on the ⭐green star and you'll be the first to know about all the juicy details!

Looking for more bulletin board kits with Spring Season theme? Explore the options that will suit your needs:

Spring Buzz Bulletin Board Kit

Spring Blooms Bulletin Board Kit

Gardening Bulletin Board Kit

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Don't forget to receive TeachShare credits to use toward your purchases!

Here’s how it works :)

First, go to your My Purchases page. Find this page by clicking on your name at the top right-hand corner of your screen. Next to each purchase, you'll see a Leave a Review button. Click it and you will be directed to a page where you can leave a rating and comment for that product. Every time you leave feedback for products you will be given credit to use on future purchases like this one! You can see how many credits you have under Account Balance when you click on your name in the top right-hand corner. :)

Bring a touch of spooky theme to your classroom with this Halloween Ghost Bulletin Board Kit! Featuring a boho-inspired fall decor, this Western-themed bulletin board creates a wild and festive fall vibe. Perfect for October classroom door decor, this kit adds a fun "Wild West" twist to the Halloween season.

What Included:

—3 Different Sayings in 3 Different Color Choices

(Solid Black, Multicolor, & Black Outline)

—Bulletin Board Banner

—Bulletin Board Decor

—Bulletin Board Borders

—PDF (8.5x11)

—JPEG files for Cutting Machines

—Editable Nametags

Why You'll Love This Kit-

• Eye-catching boho and Western theme that blends perfectly with Halloween, creating a unique classroom decor.
• Easy setup that saves time while still delivering a bold and fun look.
• Spooky yet playful ghost design to engage students and get them excited about the Halloween season.
• Versatile use for both bulletin boards and classroom door displays.

Use this kit to decorate any size display area!

You can easily enlarge or shrink any of the decor pieces or letters during printing using Adobe Reader(free to download if you dont already have) it.

Stay in the loop with all our new products and sales by hitting that follow button on our store page!.

Just click on the ⭐FOLLOW BUTTON and you'll be the first to know about all the juicy details!

Looking for more bulletin board kits and classroom decor theme? Explore the options that will suit your needs:

Autumn Leaf Bulletin Board Kit

Holiday Bulletin Board Kit Bundle

Book Harvest Bulletin Board Kit

Haunted House Bulletin Board Kit

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First, go to your My Purchases page. Find this page by clicking on your name at the top right-hand corner of your screen. Next to each purchase, you'll see a Leave a Review button. Click it and you will be directed to a page where you can leave a rating and comment for that product. Every time you leave feedback for products you will be given credit to use on future purchases like this one! You can see how many credits you have under Account Balance when you click on your name in the top right-hand corner. :)decorating your bulletin board has never been this effortless.

What is Included:

Lesson Plan Pages

Discussion Questions (use oral discussion questions or weekly short answer discussion questions and a final discussion question test (short answer and multiple-choice questions).

Literature Worksheets (Character study, Two Sets of Prediction Worksheets, and Plot Diagram Worksheet)

Vocabulary Work (General Vocabulary, Focused Vocabulary, Vocabulary Dictionary, Crossword, Word Search, Vocabulary in Context, and Vocabulary Quiz)

Final Project (Have students design a concert. They must have a theme, create a stage, costumes, and decorations, and select relevant acts with rubric)March Madness

BONUS: Christmas Song Battle (much like the march madness basketball tournament, you will start with your sweet 16 of either classic or modern Christmas songs, and then students will vote and battle it out until there is a winner).

This project aims to help your child/students practice their research skills. They will pick one of the "realms" or regions based on the realms represented in the Nutcracker Ballet (when visiting after Marie/Clara rescues the Nutcracker/Prince). Children/students can practice following instructions and requirements by following the assignment's instructions. Two options are available to complete the report. 1. Predesigned Research Page or 2. Written Research Report (with introduction and conclusion). An optional presentation extension is available for students to create a project based on architecture, dress, or food research done on their report. Rubrics and student instructions are available for each report/and the Presentation.

What is Included: 12 Pages

• Goals and Instruction Page for Teachers (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements (1 page)
• Student Report Pages (2 pages)
• Rubric For Report on Student Report Pages (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements for Presentation (1 page)
• Rubric for Presentation (1 page)

Pair this with the Nutcracked novel study, the Nutcracker and The Mouse King picture book study, or other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TeachShare storefront.

This guided descriptive essay asks students to describe a nutcracker. There are three separate options to use based on the level and ability of your students.

Option 1: A full five-paragraph essay with three body paragraphs and an introduction and conclusion are required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric.

Option 2: A fill-in-the-blank essay is used for young writers learning to spell and write. Includes planning page, student requirement page, and nutcracker to color according to description.

Option 3: A Full five-paragraph essay with 3 body paragraphs, an introduction, and a conclusion is required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric. A little less is required for this level.

What is Included: 15 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teachers

· Younger Student Options Explanations

· Student Requirements Handout

· Rubric

· Planning Page

· Fill in the Blank Essay

· Fill in the Blank Planning Page

· Color and Decorate Nutcracker

· Younger Essay Requirements

· Younger Essay Rubric

· Younger Essay Planning Page

· Writing Page

Pair this with the Nutcracked novel study, the Nutcracker and The Mouse King picture book study, or other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TeachShare storefront.

Novel Study: These materials for Susan Adrian's novel Nutcracked aim to enhance readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 40 Pages

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 15-days of lessons- Incorporate vocabulary work in

· Discussion Questions (11 pages)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Journal (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Teaching Worksheet Activity (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-2 Worksheets (1 page each)

· Georgie's Problems (Conflict Worksheet) (1 page)

· Plot Diagram (1 page)

· Final Test (2 Options) (2 pages each)

· Answer Keys (8 pages)

Vocabulary: -In general, the goal for finding vocabulary words within a novel is to have students encounter words they may not have seen or heard before and then understand their meaning in the text and their everyday lives.

What is Included: 31 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Master Word Lists (3 pages)

· Student Dictionary (11 pages)

· Crossword Puzzles (3 pages)

· Word Search (1 page)

· Vocabulary in Context Worksheet (2 pages)

· Final Test (1 page)

· Answer Keys (6 pages)

Look to pair this novel study with our Nutcracker and The Mouse King picture book study or other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TeachShare storefront.

This study works excellent as an introduction to studying the Nutcracker Ballet.

Using the picture book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the original Story by ETA Hoffman, illustrated by Gail de Marcken, and the Story adapted by Wren Mayse. The materials aim to enhance the readers understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 23 Pages Total

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 10-days of lessons

· Pre-Reading Notes Page (1 page)

· Discussion Questions (9 pages)

· Story Outline (Plot Outline) (2 pages)

· Battle Plan Outline (2 pages)

· Answer Keys (4 pages)

Look to pair this picture book study with our Nutcracked Novel Study or other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TeachShare storefront.