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Transform your classroom with these engaging Levels of Understanding posters designed to help students communicate their learning progress. These posters, featuring stylish boho neutral themes, are fully editable and come in two unique versions to cater to different classroom needs.

Each set includes:

• Version 1: Statements like "I am not getting this" and "I am doing great with this" to help students express their understanding levels.
• Version 2: Encouraging phrases such as "I'm not there yet" and "I totally get this," providing a supportive framework for self-assessment.

Why should teachers buy this?

1. Promotes Student Engagement: Helps students clearly articulate their understanding, fostering a growth mindset.
2. Customizable: Fully editable to match your classroom's specific needs, with fonts and images embedded for easy use.
3. Visual Learning Aid: The boho neutral theme is visually appealing, helping to create a calm and inclusive learning environment.
4. Versatile Use: Ideal for daily check-ins, formative assessments, and enhancing classroom communication.

Perfect for elementary and middle school teachers aiming to create a supportive and interactive classroom atmosphere, these posters are an invaluable tool for tracking student progress and encouraging self-reflection. Make learning visible and engaging with these beautifully designed Levels of Understanding posters!

Are you looking for a dynamic and engaging way to teach your students about the cranial nerves? Introducing "Wired for Action: Understanding the Role of Cranial Nerves," an interactive project designed to enhance students’ understanding of the twelve cranial nerves through real-life scenarios.
In this fun and engaging project, students will work collaboratively in small groups to analyze a series of scenarios that illustrate the functions of each cranial nerve. They will identify which nerve is involved, discuss its role in the human body, and connect anatomical knowledge with practical applications. This hands-on practice not only reinforces critical thinking and problem-solving skills but also fosters teamwork and communication among students.
What’s Included in the Resource: Understanding Cranial Nerves

• Overview of all 12 cranial nerves: Comprehensive details for students to explore.
• Instructions for drawing nerves memory aid: A creative way to help students remember cranial nerve functions.
• Real Life Case Studies: Engaging scenarios that bring the material to life.
• Answer key for Case Studies: Facilitates your teaching process and provides quick grading solutions.
• Structured lesson plan for teaching: This resource is no-prep, print and go, and includes everything you need to deliver an effective lesson.

This project is ideal for health science classes, including Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Health Science, or Neuroscience. It is perfect for high school grades 9-12 and aligns with the principles of health science and health science theory.
By the end of the project, students will not only deepen their understanding of cranial nerves but also appreciate their significance in clinical settings, preparing them for future studies in nursing, CNA, or related fields. With step-by-step instructions for teachers and student instructions included, this resource is time-saving and ready to use.
Give your students the opportunity to explore the fascinating world of cranial nerves while developing essential skills for their academic journey. Join us in this educational adventure, and watch your students thrive! Trust us, your students will love this engaging activity!

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Explore important moments in history with this comprehensive set of three Cold War Nuclear Arms Race reading comprehension passages.

The passages are designed for students in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9 and they cover the following topics;

• The Cold War: The students will learn about the tension and conflicts between countries after World War II.
• Understanding The Nuclear Arms Race: This passage will help the students discover how countries competed to have the most powerful nuclear weapons and its effects on global safety.
• The Arms Control Treaties: Help your students learn about the agreements or treaties made to control and reduce the spread of nuclear weapons to make the world safer.

After each passage, there are 10 multiple-choice questions to help students think about what they've learned. Answer keys are included.

This is perfect for classroom activities like group discussions or independent work to help the students understand these important events in history.

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Elevate your Algebra teaching experience with this all-in-one Chapter 2 Algebra bundle. This comprehensive bundle includes everything you need to guide your students through essential topics:
CHAPTER 2 ALGEBRA:

1. Writing Equations
2. Solving One-Step Equations
3. Solving Multi-Step Equations with Variable on One Side
4. Solving Multi-Step Equations with Variable on Both Sides
5. Solving Equations with One Solution, Infinitely Many Solutions, No Solution
6. Solving Equations Involving Absolute Value
7. Ratios and Proportions
8. Solving Literal Equations

Bundle Contents with over 90 pages:

For each lesson, you will receive:

• 1 Study Guide: Explanations, definitions, and examples to help students grasp the core concepts.
• 1 Practice Worksheet: Engage students with practice problems to reinforce their understanding.
• 1 Homework: Assign additional exercises to strengthen students’ skills outside the classroom.
• 1 Word Problems Worksheet: Apply algebraic concepts to real-world scenarios, enhancing problem-solving abilities.
• 1 Quiz: Assess student understanding with a carefully designed quiz for each lesson.
• Answer Keys: Complete answer keys for all materials, making grading quick and easy.

All materials are created with high-quality, easy-to-read formatting and are ready for immediate use in your classroom.

(Note that only Lesson #5 has no Word Problems Worksheet)

All documents are produced using LaTeX, providing clean, professional, and easily readable documents. LaTeX is renowned for its ability to produce documents with precise and accurate mathematical typesetting.

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• 10 Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts & Planner: Engage students in narrative writing with holiday-themed picture prompts and a structured planner to develop plot, character, and setting in alignment with creative writing standards.
• Christmas Hip Hop Lyrics Analysis: Teach figurative language, rhyme schemes, and tone through an engaging analysis of hip hop lyrics, blending music and ELA standards for Grades 6-8.
• St. Nick: Informational Text Structures: Explore main ideas, text structures, and author’s purpose with this winter-themed set of informational texts designed to strengthen critical reading skills.
• Unraveling Krampus: Text Structures and Critical Analysis: Develop students’ ability to identify text structures and analyze information critically with this high-interest resource focused on the Krampus folklore.
• Informational Text Structure Coloring Sort: Combine creativity and learning as students sort and color-code winter-themed informational texts to practice identifying text structures.
• Winter Wonders: Exploring Text Features Through Snow-Themed Articles: Strengthen comprehension and analysis skills by examining text features in engaging snow-themed articles, perfect for enhancing nonfiction literacy.
• Christmas Winter Holiday Characters from Around the World Research PBL: Dive into global holiday traditions with this project-based learning activity that encourages research, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
• Holiday Figurative Language & Movie Clip Standard-Based Learning Activities: Analyze figurative language through fun, holiday-themed movie clips that align with ELA figurative language standards for middle schoolers.
• Virtual Winter Sports Exploration: Engage students in a digital exploration of winter sports, focusing on informational text comprehension and analysis for Grades 4-6.
• Analyzing Narrative Point of View Winter-Themed: Develop higher-order thinking with winter-themed narrative texts that challenge students to analyze and compare points of view using Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• Winter Vacation PBL: Inspire creativity and practical application with this low-prep, project-based learning activity where stude

• Introducing "Find the Numbers: 200 Puzzle Pages for Kids with Answers Book" an engaging and educational resource designed to captivate young minds while enhancing their numerical skills! **This comprehensive collection features 200 thoughtfully crafted puzzle pages that not only entertain but also provide a fun way for kids to practice and reinforce their number recognition abilities.
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• Each page presents a delightful challenge, encouraging children to search for and identify numbers hidden within engaging illustrations. From playful animals to vibrant scenes, these puzzles are specifically tailored to cater to the diverse interests of young learners. The accompanying answers make it easy for teachers and parents to guide children through the activities and celebrate their successes.

• Perfect for classroom activities, homework assignments, or rainy day entertainment, this book offers a versatile tool to support numeracy development in a playful and enjoyable manner. Elevate your students' learning experience with 'Find the Numbers,' fostering a love for numbers that will last a lifetime!"

This is a growing set of print and go notes, practice sheets, fun activities, review and quiz for solving quadratics. For every resource there is a modified version for differentiation. These no prep resources are meant to engage students and help them understand and showcase their skills. Before students can solve quadratics, they need to know how to factor quadratics. Check out my Factoring Quadratics Bundle as well.

Transform your algebra classroom into a hub of quadratic equation mastery with our "Ultimate Solving Quadratics Bundle." Packed with a plethora of resources designed to engage, instruct, and assess students' understanding, this bundle provides a comprehensive toolkit for tackling quadratic equations with confidence.

Included in this expanding bundle are:

1. Introduction to Quadratics Notes and Practice Sheets: Lay the foundation for quadratic equation understanding with comprehensive notes and practice sheets covering key concepts and introductory skills.
2. Solving Quadratics by Factoring Notes and Practice Sheets: Dive deeper into factoring techniques with targeted notes and practice sheets designed to reinforce factoring skills and strategies.
3. Solve by Factoring Task Cards (a=1) Set: Challenge students with a set of 20 task cards focused on solving quadratic equations by factoring when the leading coefficient is 1. Engaging practice guaranteed to strengthen factoring proficiency.
4. Solving Quadratics by Factoring when a>1 Task Cards- Challenge students with a set of 20 task cards focused on solving quadratic equations by factoring when the leading coefficient is greater than 1. Engaging practice guaranteed to strengthen factoring proficiency.
5. Solve by Factoring Riddle Activity: Add a twist to factoring practice with a fun and engaging riddle activity. Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring to unveil the mystery behind the riddle.
6. Solve by Factoring Pixel Color by Number: Combine art and mathematics with a pixel color by number activity focused on solving quadratic equations by factoring. A creative way to reinforce factoring skills while unleashing students' creativity.
7. Solve by Square Root Notes and Practice Sheets: Introduce students to solving quadratic equations by taking the square root with comprehensive notes and practice sheets designed to build understanding and confidence.
8. Solve by Square Root Weird Facts Activity: Engage students with a quirky and entertaining activity that integrates solving quadratic equations by taking the square root with interesting and unusual facts. A unique approach to reinforcing square root solving skills while sparking curiosity.
9. Solve by Square Root Riddle Activity: Add a twist to factoring practice with a fun and engaging riddle activity. Students will solve quadratic equations by square root to unveil the mystery behind the riddle.
10. Solve by Completing the Square Notes and Practice Sheets: Explore the method of completing the square with detailed notes and practice sheets that guide students through the process step-by-step.
11. Solve by Quadratics Formula Notes and Practice Sheets: Unlock the power of the quadratic formula with comprehensive notes and practice sheets that provide students with the tools to solve quadratic equations efficiently.
12. Solving Quadratics Review and Quiz: Assess student understanding and progress with a comprehensive review and quiz covering all aspects of solving quadratics. A valuable tool for evaluating proficiency and identifying areas for growth.
13. BONUS: Kentucky Derby Riddle Activity: Challenge students with a Kentucky Derby-themed riddle where they solve two-step equations to uncover the answer to "What do you call a horse that can't lose the Kentucky Derby?" An entertaining and engaging way to reinforce equation-solving skills while adding a touch of fun to the classroom.

Each resource in this bundle comes with a modified version, ensuring accessibility and differentiation for diverse learners. Plus, this bundle is a growing collection, with more resources to be added regularly, providing ongoing support and enrichment for your algebra curriculum.

Aligned with common core standards and suitable for grades 8-12, our Ultimate Solving Quadratics Bundle is the ultimate resource for algebra teachers seeking to empower their students with essential mathematical knowledge. Add this bundle to your classroom today and embark on a journey of quadratic equation mastery and growth!

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Teaching with comics and/or cartoons is a great way to get students engaged in their learning process. What kid doesn't like comic strips? Teaching students how to read and create political comics/cartoons requires not only the basics of blooms such as comprehension and understanding but encourages students to reach higher by applying and analyzing the details around the topic they are exploring.

This lesson is very versatile and can be used to cover a wide range of topics related to history, current or future events within the world geography, history, civics, etc. classrooms.

Includes all that is needed:

• Samples of political cartoons with analysis.

• Cartoon strip reproducible

• Speaking and thinking bubbles reproducible

• Detailed teacher instructions including introduction, procedure, and closure/evaluation

• Resources for digital classrooms

• How to analyze political cartoons handout

• Create a cartoon plan sheet

• Tone and Mood reproducible

Note: this lesson may take up to 90 minutes depending on the ability level and work-pace of your students.

Disclaimer:

One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.

Quiz for Act 1 includes 5 multiple choice questions and 2 written short answer sheet. Easy way to check for comprehension. Comes complete with answer key for easy grading.

Of Mice and Men Inference Assessment

This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:

• Novel Inference Task Card BUNDLE
• All ELA Mega Bundle
• ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Text - Of Mice and Men

★ Inference Multiple-Choice Test

★ 22 pages

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

★ Features 16 short passages

★ ANSWER KEYS included

This resource includes:

★ 16 Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards

★ 16 Multiple-Choice ANSWER KEY Inference Task Cards

★ 1 Inference Test Format (same as passages in the Inference Task Cards)

★ 1 Inference Test Format ANSWER KEY

★ 1 Inference Graphic Organizer

★ 2 Inference Bookmarks

★ 1 Student Answer Sheet

★ 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 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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DESCRIPTION

Students always need additional support in mastering the skill of inferencing. You can use the Of Mice and Men Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards to help students practice making inferences.

Task Cards

• The first set of 16 Inference Task Cards consists of a short selection/passage from the book followed by an inference-based question. There are four multiple choice answers choices that students choose from. Students read the passage and choose the correct answer. Students will need to pay close attention to details to choose the correct answer. The inference questions are centered around character traits, character relationships, and situations. A Student Answer Sheet is included for students to write their answers.

• The second set of 16 Inference Task Cards is the actual “Answer Key” set. The Answer Key set of Task Cards highlight the correct multiple-choice answers in the color red and highlights relevant evidence that supports the correct answers in the color yellow.

• This is engaging practice for your students as it is perfect for mini-lessons, whole class instruction, cooperative learning, intervention groups, literacy centers, and small group instruction.

Test Format Version (Print and Digital)

• Also included is a "Test Format" version of the Inference Task Cards (same passages in the Task Cards). This includes an ANSWER KEY as well! The test consists of 16 multiple-choice inference questions.

Inference Graphic Organizer (Print and Digital)

• Included is a one-page Three-Column Graphic Organizer Chart that requires students to make evidence-based inferences. Students record the following information in the Inference Graphic Organizer: Information from the text, their own Prior/Background Knowledge, and Inferences. This is a great scaffolding tool for ELL and Special Ed students.

Inference Bookmarks

• These bookmarks include sentence stems consistent with making inferences. Students can reference these inference stems to stimulate their thinking, increase comprehension, and actively engage in reading and discussion. Students can also use these inference stems in their writing! These bookmarks can be used to support reading comprehension in any text.

Suggestions on how you can use the Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards:

1. Quiz or Test - You can make a copy of the set of Task Cards and distribute to each student as a quiz or test. You, as the teacher , can then select the Task Card Inference question that students performed the lowest on and use that to review and develop/modify your instruction.

2. Small Group Instruction - You can have students engage in small group instruction where you provide additional support on the skill of inferencing. These Inference Task Cards will support that type of instruction. You can have all students in small groups practice with the same inference task card question number or you can distribute 1-2 Task Cards to each student to practice, then review.

3. Mini Lesson - You can load these Inference Task Cards on the Smartboard and use them to demonstrate how to make an inference. They can also be used to discuss the importance of details and how they are used to encourage inferential thinking. You can even use these Task Cards to discuss the difference between relevant details and irrelevant details. Finally, you can use these Inference Task Cards during the guided practice portion of your lesson.

4. Formative Assessment / Exit Slips - These Inference Task Cards make a great, quick formative assessment! You can easily check for understanding by distributing 1-2 Task Cards to each student to complete. You can circulate the room to do a "Quick Check" to see if students "Got it." You can also use these Task Cards as Exit Slips by distributing 1-2 Task Cards to each student to complete and hand in to you before they leave.

5. Partner Study - You can have students pair up and “test each other.” Partners not only ask each other to choose the correct multiple-choice answer, but to highlight or underline specific details in the selection/passage to support their inference-based answer. The Answer Key set of Task Cards are helpful in the sense that students can take ownership of reviewing the correct answers and sharing that with their partners**.**

6. Test Prep Review - You can use these Task Cards to review how to answer multiple-choice questions. You can also use these cards to teach students a variety of multiple-choice strategies (process of elimination, context clues, textual evidence, tone, etc.) to help them select the right answers to questions and aid comprehension.

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Assess Your Students' Understanding of Ancient Rome and Early Christianity!

This Ancient Rome and the Rise of Christianity Test is the perfect assessment tool for your World History curriculum. Designed to evaluate students' knowledge of key historical events, figures, and concepts, this resource ensures comprehensive coverage of the unit’s critical topics.

What’s Included:

• 25 Diverse Questions:

  • A mix of multiple-choice, matching, mapping, and short-answer questions to challenge and engage students.

• Key Topics Covered:

  • The founding and expansion of Rome.
  • Roman governance and society.
  • The role of Julius Caesar, Augustus, and other pivotal figures.
  • The origins and spread of Christianity within the Roman Empire.

• Answer Key Included:

  • Simplifies grading and ensures accuracy.

This chemistry webquest provides a comprehensive summative assessment for learning about atoms and elements. The ten tasks included in the packet cover topics such as WHMIS, lab safety, virtual labs, and the periodic table. This assessment is designed to align with AE9.1 and AE9.2 learning standards.

The packet can be used in a variety of settings, including daily tasks, major assessments, independent work, and distance learning. It is a valuable resource for teachers and students alike.

Please see the preview for a full view of the resource. Enhance your chemistry lessons and assess student learning with this engaging webquest!

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This comprehensive test covers key Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 skills, including the distributive property, combining like terms, solving multi-step equations, and literal equations. Designed especially for IB MYP Algebra 1 classes in Texas, it includes:

• Criterion A: Knowledge and Understanding

• Criterion B: Investigating Patterns (with a math puzzle investigation)

  Easily adaptable for non-IB classrooms, this resource is perfect for assessing students' foundational algebra skills and critical thinking.

This task, (with complete key) covers six calculations that can be done when given two points on the coordinate plane:

• Finding the Slope of the Line through the two points in the coordinate plane
• Finding the distance between the two points in the coordinate plane
• Finding the midpoint between the two points in the coordinate plane
• Finding the equation of the line through the two points in the coordinate plane
• Finding the equation of the hyperbola through the two points in the coordinate plane
• Finding the equation of the parabola through the two points in the coordinate plane

This resource works great as ...

• an assessment exercise
• a task
• independent work
• distance learning
• math stations
• math centers
• homework
• constructive group work when introducing the topic.

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This package can be used in conjunction with the free iCell app (by Hudson Alpha), which is available for iPad and Android, as well as mobile devices. Note: the iPhone app is not as advanced as the iPad app as it only gives basic definitions of cell organelles. The app is a 3D interactive way for students to learn about plant and animal cells. You can move the cell around to see where the different cell organelles are located and click on the organelles to read basic, intermediate, or advanced, descriptions. I wish there were interactive programs like this when I had to learn about cells! This unit aligns with the Ontario Grade 8 Science curriculum. One way to use this package is have students use the app to explore the parts of an animal and a plant cell. After searching online for basic cell diagrams, I did not find any that looked similar to the app so I decided to draw a plant and animal cell in 3D to match the iCell app. The drawings match up to the cells used in the app. Students can look at the basic, intermediate, or advanced descriptions from the app and colour the cell using specific colours as identified in the handout. An additional set of questions is included to ensure students explore through each of the descriptions of the plant and animal cell. What is included in this package: -Animal Cell Worksheet – provides the cell organelles and a section to write out the descriptions from the iCell app -Animal Cell Organelle Identification and Colouring Activity -Animal Cell Organelle Identification Activity -Plant Cell Worksheet – provides the cell organelles and a section to write out the descriptions from the iCell app -Plant Cell Organelle Identification and Colouring Activity -Plant Cell Organelle Identification Activity -Additional Questions on Cells -Answer key for Animal Cell Worksheet, Plant Cell Worksheet, and Additional Questions -Plant and Animal Cell Quiz – label cell organelles, compare and contrast differences between plant and animal cells and organelle descriptions where the students have to name the organelle -Answer key to quiz also included I used this with my own grade 8 class and it takes a few days to complete all of the activities. They were very engaged using the iCell app and exploring the different descriptions of the cells. This is a great way to introduce plant and animal cells and to quiz the students on the organelles in these cells. TIPS: 1. Be sure to leave feedback to earn your TeachShare credits! 2. If you like what you see - follow me for new products and updates (click the star by my store name MsNerdWood).

This 40-page EDITABLE poetry unit promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. The 10 poems in this unit all pivot on vivid and evocative SENSORY IMAGERY.

Because even our strongest students often have difficulty analyzing poetic imagery, I designed this unit to help students learn to "unpack" images and to explain how images deepen a poem's meaning. The literary devices quizzes, discussion prompts, and analytical writing assignment will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!!

Here are some highlights from this 40-page curriculum:

• Homework Packets with Poems: The two homework packets contain a total of 10 poems by award-winning poets such as Emily Dickinson, Robert Hayden, Mary Oliver, Gary Soto, Sharon Olds, Mark Doty, Yusef Komunyakaa, Tony Hoagland, and others. The poems in each homework packet derive their meaning from the deft use of sensory images. These carefully selected poems will set the stage for your class to have fascinating and profoundly productive discussions!! (10 pages)

• Literary Devices Glossary: A glossary with definitions and examples of the various types of figurative language, imagery, stanzas, and syntactic devices. Many teachers already have a glossary of literary devices, but I'm providing this in case you need one. (2 pages)

• Literary Devices Quizzes: Open each class with a quiz of 10 questions to assess whether your students can accurately identify the literary devices: metaphor, personification, symbolism, imagery, alliteration, etc. The digital versions of the quizzes on Google Forms will grade every student's work and generate a list of their scores. Answer keys included. (4 pages).

• Discussion Questions: Lists of discussion questions for the first poems in each homework packet. The discussion questions will ensure that your class discussions get off to a productive start. Every discussion question is grounded in concrete textual details and challenges students to arrive at lucid interpretive insights! The questions lend themselves to a range of different pedagogical uses: 1) to focus students’ thinking prior to beginning a discussion, 2) to prompt in-class writing, 3) to assign written reflections for homework, etc. Guaranteed to elicit student engagement and foster deep thinking! Answer keys included. (8 pages)

• Quick Writes: The quick writes give students an opportunity to capture and refine the best ideas generated in the discussion. Quick writes can also help reticent students to gather their thoughts so they'll feel ready and eager to contribute. (2 pages)

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on a poem of their choice. The assignment sheet contains detailed instructions for how to generate a formalist analysis of a poem (analyzing how the poem's formal features contribute to its meaning). This kind of formalist analysis is exactly what students are asked to generate on the AP Literature exam! Sample paper included. (3 pages)

This entire 40-page unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word *and* PDF. Because the Word doc is fully editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access all of the materials as a PDF — which is easy to navigate and quick to print! Finally, as a free bonus, I'm including links to digital copies of every document in user-friendly platforms like Google Docs and Google Forms.

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Links to all of the poetry units in this collection:

Poetry Unit #1: Sensory Imagery in Poetry

Poetry Unit #2: Figurative Language in Poetry

Poetry Unit #3: Love Poems

Poetry Unit #4: Ethical Dilemmas in Poetry

Poetry Unit #5: Family Dynamics in Poetry

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Mastering compound-complex sentences just got easier with this comprehensive 24-page resource! Designed for middle and high school students, this packet provides engaging practice that will enhance their understanding of sentence structure. It includes a self-guided "teach" page for independent learning, offering clear explanations of how to craft compound-complex sentences using conjunctions and clauses.

This resource also features 3 interactive Google Form quizzes to assess student understanding and reinforce key concepts. Students will review conjunctions, independent and dependent clauses, and practice combining sentences to create complex ideas—all while building their writing skills.

Perfect for use in class or at home, this set ensures that students can confidently grasp these challenging grammar concepts. Whether you’re preparing students for standardized testing or simply reinforcing everyday grammar, this resource is the perfect addition to your curriculum.

Features:

• 24 pages of engaging content
• Self-guided teach page for independent learning
• 3 Google Form quizzes for interactive assessment
• Review of conjunctions, clauses, and sentence construction
• Ideal for grades 6-12
• Answer Key included

This individual or group crossword puzzle activity uses 12 terminologies and optional word bank, as well as word bank with definitions handout, that include: Simile The boy ran as fast as the wind. Sentence uses “like” or “as” to make comparisons. Metaphor The construction worker is a prince. An implied comparison between two unlike beings or objects. Alliteration Casey cackled confidently. The repetition of a single letter at the beginnings of words. Internal (Rhyme) Type of rhyme: The groom was soon doomed. Rhyme occurs inside the words of a sentence. Onomatopoeia Ring, ring…went the telephone. Sound words. Hyperbole I was so hungry I could eat an elephant. An exaggerated statement that has no literal meaning. Adjective The ragged, tattered coat. Vivid words that describe. Personification The flowers danced in the wind. Animals or inanimate objects take on qualities of humans. Synechdoche ABCs for Alphabet. Shortened forms of whole words. Adverb The two boys ran quickly. Tells when, where, or why and may end in –ly. Pun Sea captains don't like crew cuts. Deliberate use of words with multiple meanings that creates play on phrases. Oxymoron Long shorts or silent yell. Opposite words are combined to form phrases. Get students to interact with figurative language. Packet includes answer sheet with definitions. Fun introduction, test prep, or assessment for figurative language!

Enhance your students' decoding skills with this comprehensive Informal Decoding Inventory designed for both one and multisyllabic words.

Perfect for educators and special education professionals, this inventory spans 8 pages and is tailored to monitor IEP goals and objectives .

Each section provides targeted practice for different phonetic patterns, empowering students to strengthen their reading proficiency.

Included List:

• Short Vowels
• Consonant Blends and Digraphs
• Vowel–Consonant–e
• r-Controlled Vowel Patterns
• Vowel Teams
• Compound Words
• Closed Syllables
• Open Syllables
• Vowel–Consonant–e Syllables
• r-Controlled Syllables
• Vowel Team Syllables
• Consonant–le Syllables

Explore the foundations of biology with Cell Theory and the Discovery of Cells (Unit 2)! This 7th-grade science resource features 7 fill-in-the-blank passages that engage students and reinforce key concepts like the principles of cell theory and pivotal discoveries in cell biology.

Each passage encourages active learning, while the included answer key ensures easy grading and review. Ideal for classwork, homework, or assessments, this no-prep resource supports differentiated instruction and builds students’ understanding of fundamental scientific ideas. Perfect for busy teachers looking for effective, ready-to-use materials!