More than $20 9th Grade Reading Activities

Transform your middle school ELA classroom with this comprehensive bundle of 12 highly engaging short story units. Each unit is meticulously designed to provide a full week of dynamic lessons, complete with detailed plans, interactive slides, a choice activity board, Socratic seminar questions, three STAAR-aligned essay prompts, a film vs. text Venn diagram, and the text PDF. These short stories will captivate your students and enhance their literary analysis skills, making learning both fun and meaningful.

Included Short Stories:

1. The Most Dangerous Game
2. Sorry, Wrong Number
3. The Hitchhiker
4. The Way Up to Heaven
5. Lamb to the Slaughter
6. The Landlady
7. The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
8. Harrison Bergeron
9. Examination Day
10. The Pedestrian
11. All Summer in a Day
12. There Will Come Soft Rains

Bundle Features:

1. Comprehensive 5-Day Lesson Plans: Each story unit includes a detailed five-day lesson plan, ensuring a structured approach to teaching. Lessons are aligned with educational standards and include clear objectives and outcomes.

2. Interactive Slides: Engage your students with interactive slides that guide them through the story, provide context, and facilitate discussions. These slides are designed to keep students focused and involved.

3. Choice Activity Board: Each unit comes with a creative choice board, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding through various projects such as writing an alternate ending, creating a comic strip, designing a literary brochure, and more.

4. Socratic Seminar Questions: Encourage critical thinking and in-depth discussion with six thought-provoking Socratic seminar questions for each story. These questions help students delve deeper into the text and analyze its themes, characters, and literary elements.

5. Three STAAR-Aligned Essay Prompts: Each unit includes three essay prompts (argumentative, correspondence, and informational) that are aligned with STAAR standards, helping students practice their writing skills and prepare for standardized assessments.

6. Film vs. Text Venn Diagram: Enhance your students' analytical skills with a film vs. text Venn diagram activity. Students compare and contrast the short story with its film adaptation, focusing on key similarities and differences.

7. Text PDF: Each unit comes with a PDF of the short story, making it easy to provide students with the text for reading and annotation.

Why Choose This Bundle?

• Engaging Content: These short stories are highly engaging and perfect for capturing the interest of middle school students. The diverse selection of stories includes suspense, science fiction, dystopian themes, and more.
• Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use: Save time with ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and resources. Each unit is designed for easy implementation, ensuring you can focus on teaching and engaging your students.
• Develop Critical Thinking: The activities and discussions included in each unit promote critical thinking, literary analysis, and deeper understanding of the text.
• Flexible and Adaptable: The bundle provides flexibility in teaching, with a variety of activities and assessment options to suit different learning styles and classroom needs.

Perfect for middle school humanities teachers, this bundle offers everything you need to deliver engaging and effective ELA lessons throughout the year. Enrich your curriculum and inspire your students with these timeless short stories and comprehensive teaching resources.

Introducing the Othello Complete Teacher's Unit - the ultimate tool for teaching Shakespeare's classic tragedy! This comprehensive package contains everything you need to engage and educate your students, including a Shakespearean Tragedies Power Point, Historical and Cultural Context worksheet, Flip Book Study Guide, Characterizations Flip Book, 5 quizzes by act, Escape Room, Vocabulary quiz, and graphic organizers - all totaling a whopping 115 pages!

The Shakespearean Tragedies Power Point provides a detailed analysis of the literary elements and devices used in Shakespeare's tragedies such as irony, iambic pentameter, and more. The Historical and Cultural Context worksheet offers a fascinating insight into the world of Elizabethan England, exploring the cultural and societal influences that shaped Shakespeare's writing. The Flip Book Study Guide provides a handy resource for students to track their progress through the play, with sections for note-taking, analysis, and reflection.

The Characterization Flip Book is a fun and interactive way to help students deepen their understanding of the complex characters in Othello. With sections dedicated to each major character, this tool encourages students to explore and analyze the motivations, relationships, and personalities of each character.

The 5 quizzes by act provide a comprehensive assessment tool, allowing you to gauge your students' understanding of the play as they progress through it. The Escape Room is a fun and engaging activity that challenges students to solve puzzles and clues related to the play, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The Vocabulary quiz tests students' understanding of key words and phrases from the play, while the graphic organizers provide a visual tool for organizing and analyzing key themes and ideas.

With the Othello Complete Teacher's Unit, you have everything you need to create a rich and engaging learning experience for your students. Whether you're teaching the play for the first time or looking to deepen your students' understanding of this classic tragedy, this package is an essential resource for any teacher of Shakespeare.

Internal Conflicts Reading Passages, Activities, and Worksheets, Coping Skills, Teen Issues BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS BUNDLE

Internal Conflict Reading Passages and Activity Packet

★ Includes 5 Products

★ 161 pages

★ Resource Type – Reading Passages, Activity Worksheets, and Answer Keys

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text boxes already created!)

★ Excellent for Grades 8-12

★ Google Slide Links

★ Detailed Answer Keys / Sample Responses

Products included

❤ The Moment That Lasts Forever

❤ The Weight of Legacy

❤ A Walking Talking Stereotype

❤ My Remedy for Social Anxiety

❤ Not The Usual Prince Charming

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EACH Product Includes the Following:

☆ 1 Reading Passage (See summaries below)

☆ Vocabulary Worksheets

★ Vocabulary Words already defined

★ Students write definitions of unfamiliar words

☆ 2 Note-taking Worksheets (2 variations)

☆ Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on ONE page)

☆ 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)

☆ 1 Anticipation Guide

☆ VARIETY of Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passages)

☆ DETAILED Answer Keys / Sample Responses

☆ Google Slide Link

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This Bundle is also included in the following discounted Bundle:

❤️ SEL Mega Bundle

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This entire bundle 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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This bundle contains five passages exploring a range of internal conflict narratives. The passages place emphasis on mental health and provide insight into common sources of inner turmoil for high school students. Through five extended answer questions, students will assess the impact of everyday interactions, upbringing and societal pressures on the thoughts and emotions of young people. Each passage focuses on an individual's experience, allowing students to explore the depth of the narrator’s thoughts and thus enrich the student’s awareness of others. After completing the passages, students will be equipped to better examine their own emotions and understand events that may affect their mindsets.

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Students will explore the following topics in this bundle:

⭐ Parental Pressures

⭐ Mental Health

⭐ Growth Mindset

⭐ Social Anxiety

⭐ Coping Skills

⭐ Values

⭐ Self-esteem

⭐ Teen Obesity

⭐ Bullying

⭐ Rejection

⭐ Self-talk

⭐ Procrastination

⭐ Self-Deprecation

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Reading Passage Overview/Summaries

❤️ Not Your Usual Prince Charming – This reading passage examines the short story of a young girl experiencing an unhealthy relationship with food. The text explores how the high school social environment influences her perception of her body and self-worth as she pursues her crush. From this passage, students will analyze the detrimental effects that arise from a desire to fit in while also gaining insight into the impact of bullying on young people. TOPICS: Teen Obesity, Self-worth, Self-esteem Issues, and Taunting/Bullying

❤️ The Moment that Lasts Forever – This reading passage examines the short story of a boy grappling with negative beliefs about himself. Having been raised in a wealthy environment, the young boy struggles in the face of high standards and expectations. Through analyzing the narrator's inner turmoil, students will gain an understanding of the effects of self-deprecation on one’s attitude and mental health. TOPICS: Procrastination, Mindsets, Self-Deprecation, Growth and Fixed Mindsets, Low Self-esteem, Mental Health

❤️ A Walking Talking Stereotype – This reading passage examines the short story of a high school girl’s efforts to be noticed by boys, despite being stereotypically ugly. The text explores how the narrator’s perception of her beauty changes as she puts herself out there. Students will assess how the social dynamic between boys and girls can affect an individual and how this can alter the importance the individual places on their beauty. TOPICS: Beauty Standards, Self-Esteem Issues, Rejection, Negative Self-Talk

❤️ The Weight of a Legacy – This reading passage examines the short story of a boy dealing with the pressure of living up to his father’s basketball legacy. Throughout this passage, the narrator deals with his unhealthy relationship with basketball and reflects on how it developed during his upbringing. Students will explore the impact of pressure on young people and gain insight into the power of early experiences on one’s mindset. TOPICS: Parental Pressures, Values, Legacy, Basketball

❤️ My Remedy for Social Anxiety – This reading passage examines the short story of a socially anxious teen as she debates whether or not to attend a party. The text centers on the internal battle between the narrator’s positive mindset and her own anxiety. By following the narrator as she prepares to attend the party, students will learn about the damaging impact of social anxiety and how it can affect an individual. TOPICS: Social Anxiety, Mental Health, Coping Mechanisms, Positive Mindset

ITEMS INCLUDED IN EACH PACKET

✅ One Reading Passage (1.5 pages)

✅ 2 Reading Passage Vocabulary Sheets

★ Variation #1 - Vocabulary Words already defined. This worksheets includes the definitions of Vocabulary Words in the reading passage. This can be used to differentiate for students. You can give students this worksheet to refer to vocabulary words they do not know the meaning of to enhance their comprehension of the reading passage.

★ Variation #2 - Vocabulary Words are NOT defined. There will be a list of vocabulary words from the passage listed on the worksheets. Students will define words they do not know the meaning of.

✅ 2 Note-taking Worksheets

There are 2 Note-taking Worksheets to choose from. They are visually appealing! They can be distributed to students to take important notes during class discussions or during their reading of the passage.

✅ Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on ONE page)

✅ 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)

There is ONE worksheet that includes 5 questions related to the reading. You can have students complete all five questions on one page, or you can have students complete one question at a time. The same 5 questions are also included on separate worksheets for a more detailed response. (One question per worksheet!)

☆ DETAILED Answer Keys / Sample Responses

✅ Anticipation Guide

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

You can use an Anticipation Guide:

• Before/after introducing new material to tap into prior knowledge
• Before/after reading a short text to begin a discussion
• Before/After discussing a topic

✅ VARIETY OF Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)

The packets include a variety of activity worksheets that students can complete before and after reading the passage. It will help them develop a greater analysis of the text as well as important themes and topics depicted in the text.

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❤ TikTok Drama - The Scapegoat

❤ TikTok Drama - The Things That Matter

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Teaching vocabulary by using these flashcards can make the students excited and understand the English vocabulary. Instructional media such as flashcards also give a clear concept of the information given. Flashcards can give variations in the teaching-learning process. It is used according to the theme of the lesson.

What is included?

• Animals & Colors (14 pages - 56 Card)
• Human Body Parts (9 pages - 34 Card)
• kitchen objects (20 pages - 77 Card)
• Days Months Seasons (8 pages - 29 Card)
• Numbers (10 pages - 40 Card)
• Fruits (10 pages - 37 Card)
• Vegetables (8 pages - 32 Card)
• Family Members (7 pages - 28 Card)
• Clothes (11 pages - 43 Card)
• Geometric Shapes (7 pages - 28 Card)
• Math Symbols (9 pages - 36 Card)
• Action Verbs (18 pages - 70 Card)
• 118 Animals (30 pages - 118 Card)
• Classroom Vocabulary (23 pages - 92 Card)
• Jobs & Occupations (19 pages - 74 Card)
• Music Instruments (12 pages - 42 Card)
• Transportation Means (13 pages - 45 Card)
• Sports List (15 pages - 53 Card)
• 95 Dolch Nouns (25 pages - 95 Card)

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Printable Grandparents Day activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged and entertained during Grandparents Day . These activities include a variety of fun and educational options that can be easily printed and completed at home or on the go.

this bundle contains, Coloring Pages, mazes, Sudoku , mandala coloring sheets .

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• ( PDF + PNG)

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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Spice up your classroom with engaging, ready-to-use non-fiction readings for your Spanish classes! Need something low-prep, engaging, and educational for those days when you're short on time? This bundle of non-fiction reading resources written in English is the perfect solution! With captivating topics that will pique your students' curiosity—ranging from tacos and piñatas to birthday traditions, Selena, and weird pets—these resources are designed to immerse students in fun topics while introducing them to fascinating cultural content. Whether you need a sub plan, filler activity, pre-break lesson, or just a fun activity for your classes, this bundle has you covered!

What Topics Are Included in This Bundle?

⭐️ Tacos - Explore the delicious world of tacos and their cultural significance in Spanish-speaking countries.

⭐️ The History of the Piñata - Learn the origins of the piñata and how it evolved into the tradition we know today.

⭐️ Birthday Traditions in the Spanish-Speaking World - Dive into how birthdays are celebrated across different countries, from piñatas to quinceañeras.

⭐️ Selena - Read about the life and legacy of Selena, the Queen of Tejano music.

⭐️ Weird Pets - A quirky set of three one-page readings about unusual pets, available in both English and Spanish.

⭐️ Lionel Messi - Follow Messi's journey to becoming a soccer legend, with a focus on his impact in both sports and culture. 

⭐️ The Rise of Reggaetón - Discover the origins and global influence of reggaetón music, from its beginnings in Puerto Rico to its worldwide fame.

Each topic includes a 2-4 page reading passage (except Weird Pets, which includes three 1-page readings), accompanied by writing and comprehension activities that reinforce the material. 

You'll love this bundle as it offers a diverse selection of readings that cover various aspects of the Spanish-speaking world, making cultural connections fun and accessible for your students. All materials are written in English (with the exception of Weird Pets, which includes both Spanish and English versions), ensuring cross-curricular connections while building their cultural awareness.

This bundle is perfect for sub plans, fun lessons between units, fast finishers, pre-break lessons, Spanish 1, introductory Spanish courses, or a course that covers culture of the Spanish-Speaking world.

What’s Inside:

- 9 Non-fiction reading passages (1 each for Tacos, Piñatas, Birthday Traditions, Selena, Lionel Messi, and Reggaetón, 3 for Weird Pets)

- Comprehension and writing activities for each reading

- Bilingual (Spanish/English) materials for Weird Pets ONLY

- Answer keys for all activities

This low-prep, reusable resource is sure to become a staple in your lesson planning, providing rich, engaging content year after year!

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This bundle includes products to teach a mini unit of 4 short stories by Ray Bradbury! Included is:

1. Mystery Escape Room for "The Veldt"

2. Speed Dating Analysis Activity for "A Sound of Thunder"

3. A mystery escape room for "A Sound of Thunder"

4. Station activity for "All Summer in a Day"

5. Tabletop Twitter Silent discussion for "There Will Come Soft Rains"

6. A Foldable for Poetry Analysis for the Sara Teasdale poem "There Will Come Soft Rains"

7. A Comprehension Quiz for "There Will Come Soft Rains"

Also included as a bonus file is a final writing assignment that requires students to synthesize what they've read by writing about a theme that is present in multiple texts. I use this writing assignment as a test grade to wrap up the Bradbury mini unit.

My students LOVE Bradbury and these short stories are some of his finest! I like to do these stories before or after reading a Bradbury novel, such as Fahrenheit 451 or Something Wicked This Way Comes. Please let me know if you have any questions at SaraJoy916@gmail.com!

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Follow Moses and the Israelites as they begin the journey of moving into the Promised Land. Each lesson includes story pages with colorful clipart as well as story pages in black and white. This is great for putting together your own version of a children's story Bible.

Resources also include a variety of activities, puzzles, coloring sheets, ideas, and printing instructions. Some resources also include activities for a variety of ages and levels, such as how to study the passage and not just read the story.

Included:

1. Numbers 13-14 - Moses Sends 12 Spies to Canaan, God's Promised Land
2. Numbers 20-21 - Israel Complains but God Still Saves
3. Joshua 1-3 - Rahab Hides the Spies
4. Joshua 6 - The Walls Fall in Jericho
5. Joshua 7 - Achan Steals and Israel Is Defeated
6. Joshua 8 - Israel Defeats Ai
7. Judges 6:1-24 - God Sends Gideon
8. Judges 6:25-40 - Gideon Puts out a Fleece
9. Judges 7 - Gideon Defeats Midian with a Small Army

Looking for fun middle school ELA reading comprehension activities for the first days or week back to school? These will become you go-to sub plans for anytime you need it! Keep early and fast finishers busy after state testing and even at the end of the year with these 2 fun no-prep bundles. Get them now for over 20% off!

These are game-changers in my classroom! Students know to grab their packets and work on them if they finish their work early or if I have to leave the room for a meeting. They're amazing for some quiet work after testing as well! Don't miss out on this lifesaver resource that will make your new school year a breeze! Grab it now and watch your students thrive while you boost your classroom productivity.

1. Figurative Language Short Passage Bundle

This includes four passages with 3 close reading and writing worksheets each - for a total of 12 high-quality worksheets! Answer Keys Included!

Figurative Language Short Passage Sets are a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. Each passage has between 206-226 words and is filled with between 14-19 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! These figurative language passage sets are rigorous, use higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing.

Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

Activity:
Students can complete all three worksheets in each set as part of a packet, but I suggest using one each day. If you teach allusion, alliteration, idiom, or onomatopoeia, you can ask students to include those in Task 2 where they will be asked to continue the passage using a similar writing style. I have left some blanks on the checklist for this very purpose.

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!

WHAT'S INCLUDED...

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12 Printable Worksheets**

Each set includes...

► Task 1: Read and Highlight a Figurative Language Passage

► Task 2: Write a Similar Figurative Language Passage Using a Checklist

► Task 3: Figurative Language Analysis Graphic Organizer

► Answer Keys

2. Pop Culture Mega BUNDLE

This fun bundle features 8 sets of activities: a total of 48 printable worksheets! Packed with engaging activities, these ready-to-use sets are ready for your sub tub, and designed to ease the burden of substitute teacher planning while keeping students engaged and motivated. Use them any time you don't feel like lesson planning!

WHAT'S INCLUDED…

6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...

⭐️ Crocs

⭐️ Netflix

⭐️ Takis

⭐️ Fortnite

⭐️ MrBeast

⭐️ Air Jordans

⭐️ TikTok

⭐️ OpenAI

This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens.

You'll get stand-alone resources that are designed to offer a print-and-go sub-plan solution for ELA teachers who don't have time to prep their lessons. These lesson sets will definitely engage even the most reluctant readers, while challenging your more advanced ones.

Students read an original pop culture article and you get lessons that include both reading comprehension and writing. Two fun puzzles are also included, as well as a design page that allows students to get creative and offers differentiation. There's a little bit of everything!

The estimated Lexile measure of these sets range from 900 to 1100.

► I made these creative activities because I needed fun independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

► Simply print and go! These packets can be used in a multitude of ways! Keep them on hand to use later!

►There is truly no preparation needed, which is why these sets are perfect to leave for:

• fun lessons
• early finishers
• after testing
• group work
• sub plans
• bell ringers
• homework
• test prep
• review
• assessment

HOW TO USE THESE SETS...

Students can complete all six worksheets of each set as part of a sub packet, but if you don't see them for a full block then assign only one page each day you're out (you'll get even more bang for your buck!) This packet has so many uses beyond sub work - use it any time of year for a no-prep, yet FUN learning activity that kids will enjoy doing! All answer keys are included!

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This bundle features a full year's worth (one escape room per month) of our rigorous and engaging escape rooms for your secondary Language Arts classroom.

There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct 12 full-length ELA Escape Rooms. Planning an escape room may seem like quite the daunting task, but this product provides everything from the basics and set-up instructions to signs and answer keys so that yours run smoothly from start to finish. These activities involve movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. Plus, all tasks are skills-based and aligned to the Common Core so that with each escape room, learning is not sacrificed. Your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize the higher order thinking skills they are applying in the playing of these games!

How does it work?

Your students must work to escape your classroom by solving 5 different Language Arts skills-based puzzles, discovering hidden messages, and finding clues along the way.

Each Escape Room Includes:

- Escape Room Basics

- Detailed Day-Of Instructions

- Escape Room Print Checklist

- Student Teams Chart

- Welcome Sign for Your Door

- Materials for 5 Tasks: task signs to be folded upright, task instructions (2 per page for easy printing), and necessary information to be kept at stations

- Student Answer Booklets (small and large options)

- Teacher Answer Keys

- Code Word Theme Open Response for homework or in-class writing activity

- Escape Room Reflection for homework or in-class writing activity

Suggested Escape Room Progression:

• August - Back to School ELA Escape Room
• September - Poetry ESCAPE ROOM
• October - Halloween ESCAPE ROOM
• November - Thanksgiving ESCAPE ROOM
• December - Christmas ESCAPE ROOM
• January - Winter Themed ELA ESCAPE ROOM
• February - Shakespeare ESCAPE ROOM
• March - 100th Day of School ELA Escape Room
• April - Escape to Spring Break ESCAPE ROOM
• May - Hero's Journey ESCAPE ROOM
• June - End of Year ELA Escape Room
• July - Escape to Summer Vacation ELA Escape Room

Purchasing this bundle saves over 30% off the cover price of a year's worth of escape rooms. All are suitable for middle-high school students.

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Do you need engaging last-minute activities for your History or ELA students? Do you want to support diversity and foster an inclusive classroom community? Then download this Emergency Sub Plans Bundle for ELA, Social Studies, and History resource! These 10 unique WebQuests will keep students entertained as they learn about Halloween, Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Valentine's Day, St Patrick's Day, Easter and Memorial Day!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about the diversity in our country with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Included in this resource:

• Halloween WebQuest - Learn the history and traditions of this fun holiday
• Day of the Dead, WebQuest - Also known as Dia de los Muertos, students will learn about this holiday celebrated in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries
• Thanksgiving WebQuest - Students will learn about the history behind many of our Thanksgiving traditions
• Kwanzaa WebQuest - Students will learn all about this annual celebration of African-American culture
• Christmas WebQuest - Students will learn about the history as well as enjoy finding all sorts of fun trivia about this international holiday
• Martin Luther King Day WebQuest - Students will learn all about MLK's life, his activism, and the profound effect he had on our country
• Valentine's Day WebQuest - Students will learn about this lovely holiday's history and the stories behind our customs
• St Patrick's Day WebQuest - Students will learn about St Patrick himself and the history behind the traditions
• Easter WebQuest - Students will learn all about both the history and modern customs associated with this holiday
• Memorial Day WebQuest - Students will learn about the history as well as modern and local activities and events
• Website evaluation form (located in each WebQuest)

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Special Education Life Skills Bundle for Teen to Young Adult Students

This bundle offers 55 units of practical worksheets designed to teach essential life skills, including reading menus, menu math, reading invitations, filling out forms, understanding bus and train schedules, using coupons, reading weather forecasts, and more. Perfect for special education teachers, this resource helps students develop functional academics and critical life skills. Whether you're new to teaching or experienced, this bundle provides a comprehensive set of tools to support your students' growth and independence.

SEPARATELY THESE RESOURCES WOULD COST YOU $286.00.

THIS BUNDLE SAVES YOU OVER 20%!

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 55 units
• Teacher answer key
• Over 1,350 worksheets

UNITS INCLUDED:

Apparel Details & Size Charts - Unit 1

Apparel Details & Size Charts - Unit 2

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 1

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 2

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 3

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 4

Bus and Train Routes, Schedules, Signs & Stations

Calendar Comprehension - Unit 1

Coupons - Unit 1

Coupons - Unit 2

Coupons - Unit 3

Filling Out Forms - Unit 1

Filling Out Forms - Unit 2

Filling Out Forms - Unit 3

Filling Out Forms - Unit 4

Paying Bills Unit 1

Paying Bills Unit 2

Paying Bills Unit 3

Paying Utility Bills - Unit 1

Paying Utility Bills - Unit 2

Personal Information Forms

Product Label Comprehension - Unit 1

Product Label Comprehension - Unit 2

Product Label Comprehension - Unit 3

Reading Invitations - Unit 1

Reading Invitations - Unit 2

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 1

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 2

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 3

Reading Prescriptions - Unit 1

Reading Prescriptions - Unit 2

Reading Prescriptions - Unit 3

Recipe Comprehension - Unit 1

Understanding Credit Cards - Unit 1

Understanding Credit Cards - Unit 2

Understanding Instructions - Unit 1

Understanding Instructions - Unit 2

Understanding Instructions - Unit 3

Understanding Instructions - Unit 4

Understanding Menus - Unit 1

Understanding Menus - Unit 2

Understanding Menus - Unit 3

Understanding Menus - Unit 4

Understanding Menus - FREEBIE

Weather Forecasts - Unit 1

Website Comprehension - Unit 1

Website Comprehension - Unit 2

Website Comprehension - Unit 3

Printable Mothers Day activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged and entertained during Summer . These activities include a variety of fun and educational options that can be easily printed and completed at home or on the go.

This bundle contains coloring pages, word search, mazes, sudoku And Much more ...

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• (PDF + PNG)
• Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
• High-resolution images
• Unlimited prints
• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

1. 18-Day Disabilities & Equity Unit Grades 6+ | Project, Essay, Assessments, Seminar

Description:
Explore the theme of equity and disabilities in schools and society with this 18-day unit designed for grades 6+. Students will engage with informational texts, videos, and case studies, leading to a STAAR-aligned extended essay and research project. This resource includes Socratic seminars, assessments, and creative projects to promote critical thinking and empathy. Perfect for SEL, humanities, and cross-curricular classrooms.

2. 18-Day Human Migration & Immigration Unit Grades 7+ | Project, Poetry, Assessments

Description:
Dive into the global topic of migration and immigration with this 18-day thematic unit for grades 7+. Through poetry, short stories, and informational texts, students will explore the historical and contemporary experiences of immigrants. Includes project-based assessments, writing tasks, and creative multimedia projects to foster understanding and empathy. A great resource for ELA, social studies, and SEL instruction.

3. 18-Day Multimedia Anti-Bullying Thematic Unit for Grades 5-8 | SEL Humanities

Description:
This 18-day multimedia unit on anti-bullying for grades 5-8 engages students with a range of media—films, political cartoons, short stories, and songs—to understand the impact of bullying in schools and society. Includes two Socratic seminars, a STAAR-aligned extended essay, and a creative capstone project. Ideal for SEL-focused classrooms and humanities teachers.

4. 19-Day Social Identity Unit | Low Prep | Grades 6-8 | Texts, Videos, and Project

Description:
Help students explore their own social identity and the factors that shape it in this 19-day unit for grades 6-8. The unit includes videos, readings, and group projects focused on themes like identity, community, and belonging. A low-prep, high-impact resource that encourages self-reflection and empathy through engaging multimedia activities and a culminating project.

5. 20-Day Social Media Mental Health Unit Grades 7+ | Project, Essay, Assessments

Description:
Explore the intersection of social media and mental health in this 20-day unit for grades 7+. Students will examine the effects of social media on well-being through informational texts, videos, and podcasts. Includes a STAAR-aligned essay, Socratic seminar, and multimedia project, making it an essential resource for teaching critical thinking and digital literacy.

6. 7-Day World Religions Research & Presentation Unit: Interdisciplinary Grades 6-8

Description:
This 7-day research and presentation unit allows students to explore major world religions through research-based learning. Perfect for grades 6-8, students will develop presentations on various religions, fostering understanding and global awareness. Includes guided research templates, presentation rubrics, and cross-curricular connections.

7. Human Rights 5-Day Research and Writing Unit | Middle School Social Essay Project

Description:
Introduce your middle school students to the concept of human rights in this 5-day research and writing unit. Students will engage with informational texts to explore human rights issues globally and locally, culminating in a social justice essay project. This unit is ideal for quick yet impactful lessons that combine research, writing, and advocacy.

The Ethan Frome Complete Teacher's Unit is the ultimate resource for English teachers looking to engage their students with Edith Wharton's classic novella. This comprehensive package includes 114 pages of study materials, graphic organizers, and interactive activities to enhance the learning experience and ensure a deep understanding of the text.

The package begins with an introduction powerpoint that provides background information on the author, the historical context of the story, and key themes to watch for. Next, the study guide delves into the plot, characters, and symbolism, with questions designed to encourage critical thinking and discussion.

The characterization booklet provides students with an in-depth analysis of each character, including quotes and textual evidence to support their traits and motivations. Additionally, the package includes vocabulary crossword puzzles and quizzes to reinforce understanding of key terms and literary devices.

One of the highlights of the Ethan Frome Complete Teacher's Unit is the Escape Room, a fun and engaging activity that challenges students to use their knowledge of the book to solve puzzles and clues. This exciting exercise encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Overall, the Ethan Frome Complete Teacher's Unit is a must-have resource for any teacher looking to make their literature unit both fun and educational. With a range of materials to suit all learning styles and abilities, this package will help students to develop a deep appreciation for this timeless classic.

Included in this bundle is everything you need to teach Stephen King's The Mist! I love to start my students thinking about the horror/suspense genre by reading "Why We Crave Horror Movies" by Stephen King; an analysis of this 3-page essay is included. Once we start reading The Mist, we analyze a different suspense element with each chapter. The chapter-by-chapter activities culminate in a Socratic Seminar which I use as my assessment!

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This Figurative Language Short Passage BUNDLE includes every passage set in my shop with 3 close reading and writing worksheets each! ***Answer Keys Included!

Figurative Language Short Passage Sets are a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. Each passage has between 206-226 words and is filled with between 14-19 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! These figurative language passage sets are rigorous, use higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing. Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

Four Corners Figurative Language Activity is a fun whole-group game or review activity. Your students will love moving around the room as you click through the 40 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. 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!

WHAT'S INCLUDED...

Printable Worksheets

• Figurative Language Short Passage Set 1

• Figurative Language Short Passage Set 2

• Figurative Language Short Passage Set 3

• Figurative Language Short Passage Set 4

• Figurative Language Short Passage Set- St. Patrick's Day Theme

• Figurative Language Short Passage Set- Rosa Parks (Suitable for either Black History Month or Woman's History Month)

• Four Corners Figurative Language Game

Each set includes...

► Task 1: Read and Highlight a Figurative Language Passage

► Task 2: Write a Similar Figurative Language Passage Using a Checklist

► Task 3: Figurative Language Analysis Graphic Organizer

► Answer Keys

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INCLUDES THESE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...

⭐️ Crocs

⭐️ Netflix

⭐️ Takis

⭐️ Fortnite

⭐️ MrBeast

⭐️ Air Jordans

⭐️ TikTok

⭐️ OpenAI

6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.

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This bundle features six varied yet cohesive resources to end the year in your ELA classroom on a strong and memorable note!

Each resource in the End of Year ELA Bundle maintains a high standard for student learning and engagement with minimal preparation on your end. This bundle is great for new teachers as well as for teachers who are looking to shake up their end of year activities and routines. You will find that your final weeks of school will fly by and students will continue to be excited to enter your classroom, even while summer knocks on their doors. Plus, by purchasing these products as a bundle, you will be saving 25% off the cover price!

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