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AVID Costa's Level of Questioning and Thinking Scenes Activity - Editable

By Teach Savvy Store

AVID Costa's Level of Questioning and Thinking Scenes Activity - Editable: This AVID digital activity is the perfect inquiry resource for your AVID classroom! Use to promote critical thinking skills, as an icebreaker activity, a supplemental lesson for Costa's Level of Thinking, an inquiry lesson, a Fun Friday activity, and so much more!

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Directions:

  • Review Costa’s Level of Thinking by having students take notes over the teaching slides provided.
  • Students apply their learning by creating their own leveled questions over the provided scenes.
  • Revisit and discuss the essential questions at the end.

What's Included:

  • Essential questions slide
  • Direction Slide
  • Editable direction slide to add your own wording
  • 7 Costa's Level of Thinking teach slides
  • 54 Google Slide Scenes with question writing tasks, for example: "Create a level 3 question related to the scene below..."

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AVID Digital Focused Note Taking Lesson Plan and Activity - Animated Shorts

By KJ Inspired Resources

Are you an AVID teacher looking for an easy way for students to learn and practice the focus note taking process? You came to the right place! This AVID Focused Note Taking Lesson Plan with Google Slides and Rubric has everything you need to teach your students the very important skill of note taking. This lesson is ready to go for you to teach to the class OR allow students to go through the slides independently.

What's Included:

  • Lesson plan that walks you through the slides
  • Video overview/explanation
  • 35 Google Slides with links embedded throughout

Note Taking Process and Lesson:

  • Students will learn the process of note taking and practice the skill while watching 1 of 4 animated shorts (linked in the slides).
  • At the end of the lesson students will apply what they learned through a podcast project!

Applying Learning:

  • At the end of the note taking lesson and practice, students will create a podcast using an online voice recorder that somehow helps to illustrate the topic that they have chosen.
  • They will refer to the rubric by which their podcast will be assessed.

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AVID Sub Plans - Editable WICOR Activities - Digital Choice Board

By KJ Inspired Resources

Use this Editable WICOR AVID digital Choice Board to add writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading into your class! Have students complete pieces for sub plans, final exams or study hall time! Simply share a forced copy of the spreadsheet with your students.

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What's Included:

Editable AVID WICOR Choice Board in Google Sheets

  • 5 Writing Activities
  • 5 Inquiry Activities
  • 5 Collaboration Activities
  • 5 Organization Activities
  • 5 Reading Activities

Activities Included:

Writing

  • Procrastination Ted Talk and one-pager
  • Quickwrite prompt and marking the text of an article
  • Choosing a Ted Talk out of the provided options and taking digital focused notes over it
  • Creating a 6-word memoir
  • True Intentions video assignment with writing prompts

Inquiry

  • Einstein Riddle and reflection questions
  • Rereading recent notes from a core class and adding Costa's Leveled Questions
  • Costa's Level of Questioning presentation and activities
  • Quiz over Costa's Level of Thinking
  • Creating an inquiry Frayer model

Collaboration

  • Designing a team-building game
  • Thanking a teacher letter
  • Designing a Google Slides over the benefits of being in AVID
  • Creating a one-pager over collaboration using the provided rubric
  • Watch the provided Ted Talk and write a 20-word summary with a partner

Organization

  • Create an hourly schedule using the provided template and include the following: wake-up, class time, school work, meals, exercise, personal enjoyment and bedtime etc.
  • Organizing binder and taking before and after pictures
  • Organizing Google Slides and taking before and after pictures
  • Creating a focused notes rubric using the provided template
  • Writing an academic smart goal using the provided template

Reading

  • Read the article about cell phone addiction and mark the text following the instructions
  • Read a choice book for 20 minutes
  • Read recent notes from a core class and create a cluster web using the provided graphic organizer
  • Create a crossword puzzle using vocabulary from recent notes
  • Complete the Anticipation Guide over the article about why sleep is important

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AVID Speed Philosophical Chairs Lesson and Activity - DIgital Resource

By KJ Inspired Resources

This AVID Speed Philosophical Chairs note taking lesson plan with teaching slides has everything you need to teach your students the process of speed philosopical chairs while they practice the 5 phases of focused note taking! This lesson also includes 40 speed philosophical topics for students to apply they're learning at the end of the lesson.

What's Included:

  • Lesson plan that walks you through the slides
  • 43 teaching slides
  • 40 speed philosophical chairs topics
  • participant reflective checklist
  • rules of engagement poster/handout
  • pre-filled in/scaffolded digital Cornell Notes
  • costa's level of thinking house
  • embedded timers for quickwrite and speed philosophical chairs topics
  • Video overview/explanation

Note Taking Process and Lesson:

  • Students will practice the process of note taking and while learning the process of philosophical chairs

Applying Learning:

  • At the end of the note taking lesson and practice, students will practice speed philosophical chairs using 40 of the topics provided OR coming up with their own.
  • Students will use the participant checklist to reflect on the process.

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AVID Origami Focused Note Taking Lesson Plan / Google Slides / Rubric

By KJ Inspired Resources

Are you an AVID teacher looking for an easy way for students to learn and practice the focus note taking process? You came to the right place! This AVID Focused Note Taking Lesson Plan with Google Slides and Rubric has everything you need to teach your students the very important skill of note taking. This lesson is ready to go for you to teach to the class OR allow students to go through the slides independently.

What's Included:

  • Lesson plan that walks you through the slides
  • Video overview/explanation
  • 33 Google Slides with links embedded throughout

Note Taking Process and Lesson:

  • Students will learn the process of note taking and practice the skill while watching 1 of 4 Origami making videos (linked in the slides).
  • At the end of the lesson students will apply what they learned through using the notes they took to create their origami piece!

Applying Learning:

  • Students create their origami using the notes they went through the focused note taking process with.
  • Teachers grade their notes and origami project using the provided rubric.

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AVID Tutorial Focused Notes Digital Lesson - Using Graphic Organizers on TRFs

By KJ Inspired Resources

Are you an AVID teacher looking for an easy way for students to learn and practice the focus note taking process while learning how to use graphic organizers in their Tutorial Request Forms? You came to the right place! This AVID Focused Note Taking Lesson Plan with Google Slides and Rubric has everything you need to have your students practice the very important skill of note taking while learning the importantce and benefits of using a graphic organizer for their tutorial. This lesson is ready to go! Teach whole group OR have students follow along by sharing the google slides link with them. This way they have access to all the links provided!

What's Included:

  • Lesson plan that walks you through the slides
  • Video overview/explanations for students and teacher
  • 36 Google Slides with links embedded throughout
  • Embedded links for: Costa's Level of Thinking and TRF's with Graphic Organizers
  • Rubric

Note Taking Process and Lesson:

  • Students will practice focused note taking while learning about the benefits of using graphic organizers on their TRF's.
  • At the end of the lesson students will apply what they learned through adding a graphic organizer on their non-math TRF!

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Editable AVID Fall WICOR Choice Board | Autumn Sub Plans & Digital Activities

By KJ Inspired Resources

Your students will love this editable AVID Fall WICOR Choice Board, perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any autumn lesson plan. These digital sub plans include activities aligned with WICOR strategies, focusing on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading. Ideal for keeping students focused during the fall season!

Great for assessments, sub plans, supplemental lessons, lesson planning, and more!

*Please note: all activities in this digital choice are digital but most activities can also be printed if you wish

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What's Included:

Editable AVID WICOR Choice Board in Google Sheets

  • 5 Writing Activities
  • 5 Inquiry Activities
  • 5 Collaboration Activities
  • 5 Organization Activities
  • 5 Reading Activities

Activities Included:

Writing

  • Students will respond to a "finish the scary story" prompt and then create their own using the provided template.
  • Students will respond to a "finish the fall story" prompt and then create their own using the provided template.
  • Students will design a haunted house and then pretend they are real estate agents and persuade someone to buy their house while following the provided project requirements.
  • Students will read the provided AVID gratitude A-Z slides and complete the gratitude alphabet page on the last slide.
  • Students will complete all 4 parts of the Turkey Talk: A feast of Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences. An answer key is included for teachers.

Inquiry

  • Students will solve the provided Thanksgiving Logic Puzzle and use a Solution Grid to help them organize their thinking. This comes with an answer key for teachers and also makes a great TRF!
  • Students will go back to recent notes they took from a core content class and reread them. Then add three level 2 questions and three level 3 questions to them using Costa's House provided.
  • Students will choose a person from a list of historical and political figures for Hispanic Heritage Month. After conducting research, they will answer the 5 questions provided. Students will then create a 7-slide Google Slides presentation over research by following the requirements.
  • Students will create a 10-question quiz over notes they have taken recently in a core class. Consider focusing on a class that may have a test or quiz coming up.
  • Students will create a KWL using the linked chart and then read the provided article about the history of Halloween while completing their chart.

Collaboration

  • With a partner, students will answer the Johnny Appleseed Myth Vs. Reality Research Questions by using the provided notes and conducting research through the list of provided websites. Then students will create a podcast script.
  • Students will use the provided Roll a Monster Story Board and follow the directions to create a story chain within a group of 3.
  • Students will follow the Mnemonic Study Song Project Requirements to create a mnemonic or study song that helps them remember key concepts from recent notes in a core class to help them prepare for an upcoming test or quiz.
  • Students will follow the Halloween or Thanksgiving Team Building Project Requirements to create a Halloween or Thanksgiving-Themed team-building activity with a partner.
  • Students will individually read either article 1. Is Halloween too Commercialized? or article 2. Should Schools Have Longer Breaks in the Fall? then they will have socratic dialogue by following the directions and responding to the prompts.

Organization

  • Students will clean up and organize their Google Drive or another cloud storage by following the directions.
  • Students will organize their binder and take before and after pictures.
  • Students will calculate their GPA using the provided link. Then choose the class with the lowest grade and set a SMART goal on the Turkey SMART Goal page.
  • Students will follow the Themed Graphic Organizer Project Requirements to create a Fall, Thanksgiving, or Halloween-themed graphic organizer and fill it in with information from recent class notes.
  • Students will practice taking Cornell Notes over one of the provided articles.

Reading

  • Students read the spooky story, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Then fill in the vocabulary awareness chart and include definitions in their own words.
  • Students reread the spooky story, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Then answer the provided reflection questions.
  • Students read a book of their choice for 30 minutes and complete a digital one-pager over what they read. Make sure to follow the requirements in the template.
  • Students read the Summary vs. Reflection: The Forgotten Room slides, and respond to the questions using the text boxes.
  • Students choose their favorite fall poem from the provided website. Then follow the assignment instructions to reflect on the poem they chose.

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AVID Back to School Sub Plans- Editable WICOR Activities - Digital Choice Board

By KJ Inspired Resources

Use this back to school editable WICOR AVID digital Choice Board to add writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading into your class with some fun back to school themes! Have students complete pieces for sub plans, final exams or study hall time. Simply, make any edits you wish and share a forced copy of the spreadsheet with your students.

*Please note: all activities in this digital choice are digital but most activities can also be printed if you wish

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What's Included:

Editable AVID WICOR Choice Board in Google Sheets

  • 5 Writing Activities
  • 5 Inquiry Activities
  • 5 Collaboration Activities
  • 5 Organization Activities
  • 5 Reading Activities

Activities Included:

Writing

  • Students fill out an interest survey
  • Students read about passive, assertive, and aggressive voices and how they are used in writing on a Google Form and then answer the questions in the Google form
  • Students respond to one of the listed prompts in a journal, piece of paper or Google Doc following the given requirements.
  • Students choose a college in their state (that they haven't researched or toured before) and take a virtual tour at Campus Tours. Then they fill out the Campus Tour Reflection provided.
  • Students choose the core class that they feel will be the biggest challenge for them this school year. Then they write a letter to that teacher using the provided requirements and directions.

Inquiry

  • Students go back to recent notes they took from a core content class and reread them. Then add three level 2 questions and three level 3 questions to them using the linked Costa's House.
  • Students choose a career they are interested in learning more about. They visit the provided website link to conduct research. Then they create a Google Slides presentation using the provided slideshow requirements.
  • Students watch the provided TED Talk. In Canva, they create 3 motivational posters that promote a growth mindset following the requirements.
  • Students use the provided requirements for creating a google forms quiz to create a 10-question quiz over notes they have taken recently in a core class.
  • Students research online to find what quote best represents their goals and aspirations for the school year. They will follow the directions and complete the highlighted sections of the Google Doc provided.

Collaboration

  • Students answer the interview questions on a linked partner interview form. Then they get with a partner (someone they don't know well) and interview their partner and compare responses.
  • Students use the template provided to create a podcast script with a partner that teaches other students about what AVID is and encourages them to join.
  • Students create an "All About Me" digital collage by following the directions in the slides and using the example provided. Then share their design with an AVID classmate and explain why they picked each image.
  • Students complete a selfie partner scavenger hunt with a partner around the school.
  • Students open the linked Summer Break Bingo template and type in different activities they did over the summer. Then they find classmates who did the same activities and add their names to the bingo card.

Organization

  • Students print out their school map and use a highlighter to draw a route to all their classes and follow the directions to label their maps.
  • Students complete "week 1" of the linked binder check log and answer the reflection questions.
  • Students clean up and organize their Google Drive or another cloud storage. They will create folders for each subject and ensure all documents are appropriately filed and take before and after pictures or screenshots.
  • Students follow the provided requirements to create an hourly schedule with the linked template.
  • Students find a graphic organizer online for each of their classes OR create their own and take pictures. They will follow the provided directions and requirements.

Reading

  • Students research information about the AVID system through the provided linked websites and Google Slides. Then they complete the digital linked Frayer Model by following the provided directions.
  • Students complete the linked digital SAT Vocabulary Chart by following the provided directions.
  • Students read the provided linked article and take digital focused notes.
  • Students read a book of their choice for 30 minutes. Then they complete a DIgital One Pager template over what they read by following the requirements.
  • Students choose 20 recent vocabulary words learned from any core content area. Then create a digital crossword puzzle through the provided website.

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AVID End of the Year Sub Plans- Editable WICOR Activities - Digital Choice Board

By KJ Inspired Resources

Use this end of the year editable WICOR AVID digital Choice Board to add writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading into your class with some fun summer themes! Have students complete pieces for sub plans, final exams or study hall time. Simply, make any edits you wish and share a forced copy of the spreadsheet with your students.

*Please note: all activities in this digital choice are digital but most activities can also be printed if you wish

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What's Included:

Editable AVID WICOR Choice Board in Google Sheets

  • 5 Writing Activities
  • 5 Inquiry Activities
  • 5 Collaboration Activities
  • 5 Organization Activities
  • 5 Reading Activities

Activities Included:

Writing

  • a pre-write and letter-writing activity to thank a teacher
  • college tour with reflection
  • a journal reflection on AVID skills learned
  • a cover letter writing activity for a summer or dream job
  • choosing a TED talk out of the choices provided and writing focused notes using the template provided

Inquiry

  • solving a logic puzzle, answering questions in a Google form and then responding to reflection questions
  • reading a choice book and writing Costa Questions
  • revisiting notes and adding Costa Questions
  • reading through PSAT questions and deciding if they are level 1, level 2, or level 3 from Costas
  • writing leveled interview questions for future AVID students

Collaboration

  • completely a classmate affirmations template to be shared with a peer
  • partner binder check with form
  • adding to a partners focused notes
  • designing an end of the year team building activity using a graphic organizer and responding to reflection questions
  • creating a podcast script with a partner and responding to a choice prompt

Organization

  • creating a daily summer schedule using the template and including the listed items
  • a pre-write and rough draft for a college application essay
  • organizing binder and taking before and after pictures
  • organizing Google drive and taking before and after pictures
  • creating a digital summer-themed crossword puzzle and responding to a reflection question

Reading

  • choosing 10 vocabulary words from a content area and creating images, symbols, or scenes to represent each
  • taking digital focused notes over the marking the text presentation provided
  • creating a summer book recommendations blog with an intro, descriptions, images, summaries, and conclusion
  • researching a summary vacation spot and creating a digital brochure using the template provided
  • reading a choice book and writing a 3-5 sentence summary

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AVID Focused Notes Digital Lesson - Writing Primary Versus Secondary Sources

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Are you an AVID teacher looking for an easy way for students to learn and practice the focus note taking process while learning about primary versus secondary sources? Are your students about to begin an essay and need an explanation on using sources in writing? You came to the right place! This AVID Focused Note Taking Lesson Plan with Google Slides and Applying Learning opportunities has everything you need to have your students practice the very important skill of note taking while learning the importantce and benefits of using primary or secondary sources in their writing. This lesson is ready to go! Teach whole group OR have students follow along by sharing the google slides link with them. This way they have access to all the links provided!

What's Included:

  • Lesson plan that walks you through the slides
  • Video overview/explanations for students and teacher
  • 40 Google Slides with links embedded throughout
  • 1 editable slide to add your own information
  • Embedded links for: Costa's Level of Thinking, Exit Ticket, 2 Column Notes

Note Taking Process and Lesson:

  • Students will practice focused note taking while learning about using primary and secondary sources for writing.
  • At the end of the lesson students will apply what they learned through a This or That game along with an exit ticket where they will find primary and secondary sources for 3 major events.

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Halloween Collaborative Writing Activity

By Language Arts Excellence

This resource features a creative lesson plan that will actually keep your candy-filled students quiet and engaged on Halloween!

Halloween 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 Halloween-themed 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.

With this intrinsically engaging activity, each student has the chance to tap into their creativity while applying knowledge of the 7 steps of Freytag's Pyramid. It is a great activity to introduce or reinforce the plot diagram and is IDEAL for Halloween as it is so fun for students, yet designed as a nice quiet activity, regardless of the sugar rush! Since the lesson runs itself, it is also great for a substitute or on those days when you need a quick plan to get you through the day. I trust you will find that your students will ask for this activity again and again!

Product Includes:

  • 31 unique "Collaborative Story Time" worksheets with Halloween-themed photographs (2-sided)
  • 1 blank worksheet so that you may include your own picture or photograph

Be aware that while every photograph is entirely school-appropriate, due to the scary nature of the pictures (ghosts, zombies, goblins) it is recommended for use for students in eighth grade and above. Make sure to examine all photographs prior to use in your classroom - you know what is best for your students.

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We Beat The Street Lesson Plan and Activities | Text-to-Text Connection

By Queen's Educational Resources

We Beat The Street Lesson Plan and Activities | Text-to-Text Connection

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Text - We Beat The Street

Text-to-Text Lesson Plan and Short Response Writing Assignment

27 pages

Print and Digital

EDITABLE Lesson Plan

Suitable for Middle and High School Students

2 Answer Keys Included

2 Google Slide Links

Items included in the lesson packet:

✍ Lesson Plan items included

★ Full Lesson Plan (PDF and Editable version / 2 full pages)

★ Links to Article and Video

★ Article (PDF file)

★ 2 Note-Taking Worksheets (to jot down important notes)

★ Vocabulary Sheet (defined article vocabulary words)

★ Quick Write Worksheet Activity (2 option variations)

★ Purpose for Reading and Watching Worksheet

(with and without example response) and ANSWER KEY

★ Groupwork Text-to-Text Connection Chart Worksheet and ANSWER KEY

★ Groupwork Reflection Sheet

★ Bulletin Board Task Display Page for groupwork activity, so you can
showcase exemplar student work.

★ 2 Text-to-Text Connections Bookmarks

★ Google Slide Link

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✎ Short Response Writing Assignment items included

★ One Short Response Writing Assignment

about "Inspirational Educators" in Chapter 3 of the WBTS book - George's
teacher, Ms. Johnson.

★ Differentiated version of the Short Response Writing Piece

for students who need additional assistance or guidance.

★ Writer’s Reflection Sheet

★ Writing Skills List Sheet

that includes a list of writing skills that students can select from to reflect
about their writing strengths and weaknesses. This is especially helpful for
students who need additional assistance or guidance.

2 Student-Friendly 2-point Rubrics

to choose from and evaluate the writing piece.

★ 1 Bulletin Board Task Display Page

to accompany the showcasing of student work, while enhancing the overall
visual aspect of your bulletin board!

★ Google Slide Link

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

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This resource includes a _We Beat The Stree_t Text-to-Text Lesson Plan that encourages students to make connections across texts. Students read a non-fiction news article (included in the packet) and connect it to the book We Beat The Street. The lesson focuses on Chapter 3, George's relationship with his third grade teacher, Miss Johnson. Similarly, the news article and video focus on one gang member's positive experience with an influential teacher - like George's teacher, Miss Johnson.

► The link to the news article and video are provided in the lesson plan.

► Students will specifically recognize and compare the similar life-changing actions of the teachers in both the article and the book as well as their impact on the individuals.

Short Response Writing Assignment

In Chapter 3, we learn that Miss. Johnson, George's third grade teacher, has made George feel smart and special. She's one of several people who has motivated and inspired him to look beyond his circumstances, go to college, and become somebody big and important.

This resource includes a differentiated short response writing assignment where students will write about why Miss Johnson is an inspirational person in George's life. They will cite specific evidence from the text to support their responses and analysis. A rubric to score/evaluate your students' responses is included - 2 options to choose from.

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Neema's Reason To Smile Lesson Plan PACKET

By Queen's Educational Resources

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

  • 53 pages
  • PDF Zip File
  • This Lesson Plan Packet is suitable for grades 2-5 and lower-level Middle and High School Students, Students with Autism, English Language Learners, and Students with Disabilities.
  • Duration: 3-4 days depending on pacing

This resource includes:

------ In-depth, step-by-step Lesson Plan

------ Editable version of the Lesson Plan (Modify as you wish - YAY!)

------ 1 Do Now/Launch Activity Worksheet and ANSWER KEY

------ 1 Mini Lesson Inference Graphic Organizer and ANSWER KEY

------ 2 Video Clip Worksheets and ANSWER KEY (one for higher-level students and one differentiated for lower level students)

------ 2-page Inference-based Question Worksheet and ANSWER KEY

------ 2 Formative Assessment Worksheets and ANSWER KEY (one for higher-level students and one differentiated for lower level students)

------ 2 Venn Diagrams

------ 1 Lesson Reflection Worksheet

------ 6 Writing Reflection Worksheets and 1 Skills List

------ 2 Scoring Rubrics (to score Writing Assessment)

------ 4 Short Response Writing Assessments completely differentiated totaling 8 Assessment Worksheets with ANSWER KEYS

------ 5 Bulletin Board Task Display Pages for each Writing Assessment!

------ 2 Inference Bookmarks

------ Video Link

DESCRIPTION

  • This in-depth Lesson Plan Packet for the book Neema’s Reason to Smile by Patricia Newman helps students explore real life issues, specifically the challenges/barriers children face in accessing an education. In addition to a variety of engaging activities centered around education, the lesson plan includes a close reading of the book and the watching of a video that is related to the overall themes and topics presented in this book. (Video link included in the lesson plan). Students will engage in multiple activities where they will practice the following skills: inferencing, compare and contrast, and self-to-text, text-to-text, and world-to-text connections. Worksheets and Assessments are differentiated.

  • An editable version of the Lesson Plan has been included to allow you to modify as you wish!

  • Also included are 5 Compelling Bulletin Board Task Display Pages, which not only helps showcase student work, but also enhances the overall visual aspect of your bulletin board! You can print these out on photo or gloss paper for optimal quality and shine to post with student work.

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Veteran’s Day Bundle

This three packet activity bundle has more than 50+ handouts to help students define, understand, and discuss the importance of Veteran’s Day.

Packet 1: Veteran’s Day Thank You Cards (English and Spanish)

Product Description

Pages: 23

Instill gratitude for our Armed Services with these 20 Veteran's Day Thank You Cards. Write a note of thanks, color images, fold, and give to make a veteran smile!

Includes a mix of English and Spanish gratitude phrases, black and white images to color, and one blank card for students to create their own Veteran's Day message. Highlights each branch of the Armed Services: Army, Marines, and Navy. Includes female and male armed services members.

Use as across curriculum government/history/social studies and ELA lesson, to practice fact-based letter/note writing skills, develop social skills, learn more about U.S. history, practice vocabulary, and meet local veterans in your community. Contact your local Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a list of veterans in your area.

Packet 2: 30 Veteran’s Day Activities

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Pages: 32

30 activities to celebrate Veteran's Day! Coloring, lists, poems, writings, and more...for using critical thinking skills to learn about a national holiday.

Includes:

Democracy is...
Freedom is...
Liberty means...
The eagle is representative of...
Veteran's Day Speech
Map for listing no. of veterans/naming veterans
10 Ways to Thank a Veteran
Make your own dog-tags
Many faces of soldiers
Many roles of soldiers
What Veteran's Day means to me...
Thank you to a Veteran
My Message to a Veteran
Decorate the tombstone of a fallen soldier
Veteran Acrostic Poem
A Veteran's Poem
My favorite branch of armed services
My Pledge for Peace
Veteran's Day Maze
Veteran's Day Word Search
Women's roles in the Armed Services
How many words can you make from "veteran"
What will you do on Veteran's Day?
From a soldier's point of view: What Veteran's Day means...
The War Wall--fill in to make and display your own war wall

30 activities to help students acknowledge, appreciate, celebrate, and honor veterans and what the special day means.

Packet 3: Get Fit Action Story: A Veteran’s Day Celebration

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Pages: 15

What is Veterans Day? When does it fall each year? What kinds of celebrations honor our veterans? Students get an introduction and definition of Veterans Day, plus why it is different than Memorial Day. Then, get ready to join the parade! Play ball, watch fireworks, and thank a veteran for serving!

Get Fit Action Stories combine reading, sight words, listening, speaking, directions, and physical education into one assignment. It's a fun, physical learning adventure!

Action Words included:
1. salute
2. clap
3. Miss America wave
4. struts
5. moves a scepter up and down
6. twirl
7. toss
8. catch
9. plays a violin
10. toots a horn
11. beats a drum
12. pedal
13. flip hamburgers
14. toss salads
15. swing bats
16. hit homeruns
17. yells, “Ewwwww” then “Awwwww”
18. “Thank you!”
19. salute
20. “Happy Veterans Day!”

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This Four Corners Game is a fun, no-prep activity you can use to review the homophones "there" "their" and "they're" that your students will LOVE! They will love moving around the room as you click through the 40 fill-in-the-blank sentences. I’ve found that my students confuse these words and, as a result, their writing is hard to understand. You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to test their knowledge, get exposure to sentence examples, and even learn something new! This is an activity I use in my classroom every year and I know your students will enjoy it as much as my students do! Check out my other Four Corners Games here!

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

  • 40 Fill-in-the Blank Sentences

  • 40 Slide Answer Key

  • 4 Printable Classroom Signs

  • Definition of Terms (Mini-Lesson)

STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR USING THIS RESOURCE

First, review the three terms using the Mini-Lesson slide with examples.

Then, after reading each sentence on the board, move to the side of the room labeled “THERE,” “THEIR,” or “THEY'RE” depending on which word you think should fill the blank. There's an additional fun emoji slide for students who are unsure of the answer!

REFLECTION:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at writing without confusing using these homophones after being exposed to this high-quality kinesthetic review!

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This Four Corners Game is a fun, no-prep activity you can use to review Figurative Language that your students will LOVE! They will love moving around the room as you click through the 40 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to test their knowledge, get exposure to high-quality examples, and even learn something new! This is an activity I use in my classroom every year during our narrative writing unit and I know your students will love it!

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

  • 40 Examples of Figurative Language

  • 4 Printable Classroom Signs

  • Definition of Terms

  • Answer Key

STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR USING THIS RESOURCE

After reading each figurative language example on the board, move to the side of the room labeled “Metaphor,” “Simile,” “Hyperbole,” or “Personification.” Be prepared to defend your choices. You may disagree with your classmates’ opinions but do so respectfully. (I typically go over each example with students and discuss the impact of the words or phrases to uncover the deeper meaning. Ask questions such as, "what is being compared?" or "what can the reader visualize?")

*As an optional follow-up activity, use my No-Prep Figurative Language Short Passage Set resource to assess individual understanding, homework, or assessment!

REFLECTION:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at figurative language after being exposed to some high-quality examples!


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This bundle includes:

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