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Ancient Holidays for Secondary: Winter Solstice Activity BUNDLE!
By The Magical Avocado
This winter, share with your students the science and history of the Winter Solstice! This READY TO PRINT AND USE activity bundle is holiday inclusive as the Winter Solstice is an astrological phenomena that impacts everyone on earth!
This bundle includes the best seller Roman Saturnalia activity set along with the WInter Solstice at Egypt Karnak, and the newly released creative assignment of Create Your Own Ancient Winter Solstice.
Perfect for the holidays in the classroom and at home!!
Class Decor Alphabet Posters - Real world, non-fiction pictures, SOR Aligned
By Keeper of Kinders
Vibrant and bright ABC posters with real world, non-fiction pictures that align with the Science of Reading best practice for letter/sound connection.
Perfect for young learners and ELL students learning the sounds of the alphabet and how to correctly form the letters.
Posters provide an in class visual for correct letter formation. Use daily as a drill to reinforce letter/sound correspondence.
Looking for more class decor? Check out these other listings:
Color Word Posters in English
2D and 3D Shapes Posters
Number Posters 1-20
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Bloom's Taxonomy RL.8.1 Resource Kit for 8th Grade ELA Evidence & Inferences
By TooBookedUp
Elevate your teaching approach with this comprehensive RL.8.1 Resource Kit, meticulously crafted to align with Bloom's Taxonomy. This dynamic resource, featuring sports-themed texts for high engagement, is superbly suited for 8th Grade ELA teachers targeting Tier 1 instruction and 7th-grade educators with advanced students.
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Benefits:
Target Audience: 8th Grade ELA Teachers, 7th Grade Teachers with Advanced Students.
Whether you're introducing new concepts or reinforcing existing knowledge, this kit is an invaluable tool for elevating your teaching and enriching your students' learning experience.
Exploring the Main Themes of Hamlet - PowerPoint
By Mark Barrett
This is a 40-slide PowerPoint presentation which would be great as a starting point with a class about to embark on a study of Hamlet OR as a revision-aid once they have studied the play.
It includes questions and discussion points as well as a review quiz at the end.
The PowerPoint is constructed as follows:
Shakespearean Insults | Fun Introduction to Shakespeare Activities | Quiz Games
By Jennifer Arnold
Let's face it, Shakespeare can be a bit...boring- but not with this Shakespearean Insults activity pack! Get your students laughing while they learn Shakespeare's vocabulary and interact with Shakespeare's plays in a new way.
Perfect for students in grades 6-12!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR HOMESCHOOL:
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Synopsis and insults from 12 plays:
This pack is a game-changer for anyone who wants to make Shakespeare come alive in their classroom.
If you like this activity pack you may also like this Shakespearean Insult game which is great for dramatic play.
You can also find both resources in the Shakespeare Insults Activity and Game bundle,
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.
Please use a computer to download and not your phone.
This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Thank you! :)
-Jennifer
Copyright © 2024 ArnoldWellnessDesign
Tropical Vibes Daily Slide Set | Editable | Over 50 slides
By Kristen Teaches Fourth
The beginning of the year still feels like summer to me so - Tropical Slides to the rescue!
This google drive file includes:
68 slides
3 greeting slides with 3 layouts each
Day of the week slides with a new background for each day and each has 5 layout options
25 templates for you to add your own headings to. Choose from 5 different backgrounds with 5 layout options each.
Moveable headers - copy and paste (reading, math, language arts, reading centers, rotations, math centers, math rotations, science, social studies, rotations, homework, spelling, phonics, centers, ela rotations, fun Friday, dismissal and a few more)
Editable Jeopardy Game Template 6 Category Blank Game Board- Personal Use
By SPO Resources
Are you looking for an easy way to incorporate more games into your instruction? Grab this editable Jeopardy game board template to effortlessly create custom jeopardy-style games to help students prepare for a test, review previously taught information, or even introduce new topics. Available in both PowerPoint & Google Slides™ formats.
Who doesn’t love a game with a little friendly competition? Students from elementary through high school (and even adults) will love playing this jeopardy-style game. I know you’ll love it too, with so many ways to play (whole group, small group, independent practice), an infinite amount of topics to choose from, and endless amounts of games to create, all for the price of a cup of coffee.
I’ve done the hard work for you. No need to go through the hassle of designing the slides or setting up any links; this resource is pre-linked and ready to go! Choose the categories and edit the questions and answers to fit your content area. It’s that easy!
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This resource is for the six-category game board template. If you’d like a template for 3, 4, or 5 categories, click the resources below:
-Editable 3 Category Jeopardy-style Game Board Template
-Editable 4 Category Jeopardy-style Game Board Template
-Editable 5 Category Jeopardy-style Game Board Template
Want them all? Save big by purchasing the bundle with all four game board templates!
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Includes:
★ Editable PowerPoint Jeopardy game board template with scoreboard
★ Editable Google Slides™ Jeopardy game board template
★ Option for Final Jeopardy & daily double (with instructions)
★ Editable answer key document
★ Teacher's guide with directions, tips & ways to play
★ Editable question planning template
★ Editable slides with game rules and directions to present to students
★ Student recording sheets
★ Printable scoreboard & question tracker (best for Google Slides™ version)
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Who should buy this?
Buy this if you’re a creative teacher looking to increase engagement in your classroom and want to get students excited about learning! This resource is perfect for you if you know you don’t have the time to format, design, link, and animate a game board but you want to quickly create customizable review games that align with what you’re teaching.
Do not buy this product if you’re looking for a game that already has the questions created for you. If you’re looking for that, you may like one of these resources:
-3rd-grade Math Review Jeopardy Game
-4th-grade Math Review Jeopardy Game
-5th-grade Math Review Jeopardy Game
-Fractions Math Review Jeopardy Game
Do I need to have advanced PowerPoint skills to use this product?
NOPE! I’ve done the hard part on my end—no need to fret over formatting, linking, animating, and designing the game board. All you need to do is type the questions and answers in the text boxes on each slide.
Can I sell the game I create with this template on TeachShare?
No, this product is for personal/classroom use only. You can create an endless number of games for yourself and your classroom, but you cannot resell the game using this template.
A commercial use template is coming soon. Follow me to be the first to know when it is available!
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WHY BUY THIS?
Aren’t we all a little more engaged when material is presented to us in a fun way? Turning a simple worksheet or practice test into a review game captures students’ attention and increases their motivation to participate. If your classroom is anything like mine, you know that behavior problems are minimal when student engagement is high.
With this customizable game board, you can turn any worksheet, practice test, or topic into an irresistible game that students are begging you to play.
I know it can be nearly impossible to find pre made review games that perfectly align with your curriculum.
Let’s say you're a 4th-grade teacher using the Bridges math curriculum and want to review for the unit 3 math test at the end of the week.
The odds of finding a review game for this specific test on TeachShare are pretty slim, so save the time spent searching for something and create a game yourself.
This editable template allows you to create a jeopardy-style review game to match exactly what you want students to learn and practice. Just divide the material into the main categories and input the questions and answers into the game board. BOOM, it’s ready to play!
I’ve even included a question planning template and step-by-step instructions to make the planning process even easier for you!
The options are endless. Create as many different games as you want and play them for years to come.
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What's editable?
What’s not editable?
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How does it work?
Please note that the scoreboard feature and the question boxes fading after clicking are unavailable in Google Slides™. I’ve included a printable question tracker and scoreboard if you use the Google Slides™ version.
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What's included?
Editable Jeopardy game board template (PPTX & Google Slides™ )
Editable student recording sheets (type in the specific category titles)
Editable answer key (create a one-page guide with the questions and answers).
Question planning template (make planning easy!)
Printable question tracker & scoreboard (for Google Slides™ version)
PDF with step-by-step instructions, game directions, rules, and tips/ideas for increased engagement.
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WAYS TO USE Jeopardy Game in your classroom
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Calligraphy Cursive Handwriting Practice Worksheet Cursive Practice No Prep
By Thachakorn Kokong
Cursive Handwriting Practice Worksheet for Grades 3-6
Help your students develop beautiful and legible cursive handwriting with this comprehensive practice worksheet! Designed for students in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6, this resource provides ample opportunities to master the art of cursive writing.
What's included:
This worksheet is perfect for daily practice, handwriting centers, or as homework assignments. It's also a valuable tool for students who need extra support or those looking to improve their cursive skills.
Boost your students' confidence and handwriting abilities with this essential resource!
Keywords: cursive handwriting, handwriting practice, cursive worksheets, grades 3-6, printable worksheets, education, handwriting, penmanship, teacher resources
Geography Comprehension: Resume' Character Sketch & Study (Auto-Fill Included)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
This is a great way to get your students excited about studying a historical or current figure. Students use research and inference skills to create a resume for a historical or current figure. The example given is Mao Zedong's Resume'. Students will create an objective as to what job the character is applying. The character's education, work experience, etc. will be included. This will enhance the student's comprehension of who the character is and/or was.
This lesson comes complete with a resume layout pdf form for a simple printout as a guide sheet as well as a fillable PDF that can be given to students to fill in at a computer. for easy modifications. a resume' activity sheet, example resume, and grading rubric.
Disclaimer:
One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers wish to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.
By Educate and Create
Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!
The focus of this breakout is both Shakespeare’s As You Like It. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the play. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.
TikTok Reading Passage and Activities | Validation | Friendship | Social Media
By Queen's Educational Resources
TikTok Reading Passage and Activities | Validation | Friendship | Social Media
❤ Passage Title - "The Things That Matter"
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
Tik Tok Reading Passage and Activities Packet
★ Related Topics – Tik Tok Drama, TikTok Fame and Popularity, Validation, Friendship, Regret, Consequences
★ 26 pages
★ Resource Type – Reading Passage, Activity Worksheets, and Answer Keys
★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text boxes already created!)
★ Excellent for Grades 8-12
★ Google Slide Link
★ Detailed Answer Keys / Sample Responses
This resource includes:
☆ One Reading Passage (Title - "The Things That Matter")
☆ 2 Vocabulary Worksheets (2 variations)
★ 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)
☆ 5 Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)
☆ DETAILED Answer Keys / Sample Responses
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This resource is included in the TikTok Drama Bunde!
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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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Reading Passage Overview - "The Things That Matter"
This reading passage examines the short story of a teen boy who desires to be TikTok famous. Through this text, students will assess the sacrifices the teen makes in pursuit of popularity while also investigating the influence TikTok has on the teen's perception of self.
ITEMS INCLUDED
✅ One Reading Passage titled "The Things That Matter" (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 (2 Variations)
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:
✅ 5 Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)
This packet also includes 5 Activity Worksheets both text-based and non text-based (Anticipated Guide included) 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.
Activity Worksheet Topics include:
⭐ Anticipation Guide
⭐ What Resonated with You?
⭐ Theo's Actions and Reasons (2 variations)
⭐ Putting Yourself in Theo's Shoes
⭐ Reflecting on Your Positive Actions
⭐ DETAILED ANSWER KEYS
Topics explored in the text:
★ TikTok Fame and Popularity
★ Poor Decision-making
★ Validation
★ Friendship
★ Consequences
★ Regret
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❤️**Social Media Drama MEGA Bundle (10 Packets)**
Tik Tok Drama -related Reading Passage and Activity Packets you might be interested in:
★ An Alter Ego
★ Cameras and Mirrors
★ Chicken Pie
★ The Scapegoat
Social Media Drama -related Reading Passage and Activity Packets you might be interested in:
❤ A Ticking Time Bomb
❤ Damage
❤ The Power of Gossip
❤ Social Media Army
❤ The Tik Tok Puppet
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Conflict-related Reading Passage and Activity Packets you might be interested in:
★ Not The Usual Prince Charming
★ The Moment That Lasts Forever
★ A Walking Talking Stereotype
★ The Weight of Legacy
★ Conflict Resolution Activity Worksheets and Keys
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English/French Sight Words Vocabulary Flashcards Bundle
By Zaazoua Mostapha
Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by considering these bilingual English/French vocabulary sight word labels!
Each label takes up 1/15 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. Each card features the word in English and French. To help aid meaning, I've included high-quality illustrations and pictures.
These picture and word vocabulary flashcards are perfect for any student new to English or French language learning!
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Alphabet Clip Art Puzzle Effect-Colorful Alphabet Letters,Numbers,symbols,shapes
By EduTeachers Toolbox
Colorful Alphabet Clip Art Puzzle Effect
Bring a playful and educational twist to your creative projects with our vibrant collection of Alphabet Clip Art featuring a unique puzzle effect. This extensive set includes colorful alphabet letters, numbers, symbols, shapes, and frames, all designed to captivate and engage.
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Unleash your creativity and make your designs stand out with our Alphabet Clip Art Puzzle Effect collection. Whether you're designing for education, digital platforms, or print, this versatile set will add a splash of color and a touch of fun to any project.
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Fairy Tale And Monologues Part 2
By MsNerdWood
Are you ready to unleash the creativity of your students? If so, you’ve found a great activity!
Welcome to an enchanting world of drama activities designed to captivate and inspire your middle school or high school students! This engaging bundle features ten thought-provoking scenarios rooted in classic fairy tales, encouraging students to explore themes of identity, decision-making, and self-discovery. From Cinderella's modern twist to Snow White navigating the realms of social media, each scenario invites students into a realm of creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. With rich character dilemmas, these activities offer a unique blend of dramatic arts, moral exploration, and language arts, and challenge students to analyze, interpret, and perform in a manner that's both entertaining and educational. Unlock the magic of drama in your classroom as students delve into timeless tales with a contemporary twist, fostering a love for storytelling, character development, and meaningful discussions. Your students are sure to be spellbound by the imaginative world of Fairy Tales and Monologues Part 2. If you enjoy this activity, check out Fairy Tale and Monologues Part 1!
What Students Will Be Doing:
This is a 3-part assignment that incorporates both individual and group assignments. Groups of students (4-6) are responsible for writing an individual monologue, a group script and a final monologue reflection. Students will take on the role of a character from a well known fairy tale. In the individual monologue, students will get to explore the perspective of their character and how the new dilemma a character is faced with should be solved. The group will then figure out a solution to the dilemma and will write a short script to show their resolution. After the group has resolved the dilemma, each character will have an opportunity to reflect on how their character feels about the outcome. Don't worry I've included some rubrics that you can use for each section too and some worksheets to help guide student thinking.
Topics Covered:
Monologues
Script Writing
Dramatic Performances
What's Included:
-Cinderella Is Sick Of Glass Slippers
-Snow White And The Social Media Mirror
-Rumplestiltskin’s Business Dilemma
-Rapunzel’s Career Tangle
-Little Red Riding Hood’s Identity Crisis
-The Three Little Pigs: The Real Estate Dilemma
-Puss In Boots’ Style Dilemma
-The Princess And The Frog’s Cuisine Dilemma
-Hansel And Gretel’s Social Media Detox
-The Sleeping Beauty’s Career Awakening
-Written Work - Individual First Monologue
-Written Work - Individual Writing for Final Monologue
-Written Work - Group - Script Writing
-Performances - Individual
-Performances - Group
-Peer Assessment
-Self Assessment
Progressive Era Women: Unit Resource * U.S. History * APUSH * Women's History
By Christa Nonnemaker
Women during the Progressive Era: 1900-1920 Unit Resource includes:
* Primary Source Analysis and DBQ's
* Power Point Lesson
* Reading Assignment and Worksheet (Guided Reading)
Primary Source Analysis and DBQ's
This 25-page Primary Source Analysis with DBQ's resource with 22 primary sources plus three DBQ prompts gives students a chance to delve deeper into the challenges and obstacles and to evaluate women's roles and the relative success of reform movements during this era. The first two pages includes an Overview, Notes on Primary Sources and Teaching Notes.
Here’s a chance for students to read documents that shed light on various reform movements and to consider both the strategies employed by women who participated in these movements and the power of the groups that focused on various issues of the time such as working conditions, women's health, temperance and suffrage to name a few.
Assign just one, a few or all of the sources depending on time constraints and student interest.
Primary sources include letters, photos, reports, newspaper articles and other documents. Each page of primary sources includes comprehension questions at the end in order for students to analyze perspectives, consider key ideas and identify bias.
Included is a one-page sheet that explains what primary sources are and how to analyze them using specific questions through a process called HAPPY. There is also a page at the end for students to apply the HAPPY process to one source.
Three DBQ prompts are included at the end with instructions on how to create a response to the prompt.
An Answer Key to all the questions and the DBQ prompts are available at the end of the packet.
A separate PowerPoint presentation on How to Integrate Sources for a DBQ is included in the Zip file. There is also a YouTube video that provides narration for the slides.
Reading Assignment
This 5-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet provides an overview of the various activities, attributes and activities of women involved in various reform movements. It covers the time period from the the turn of the century, around 1900, through 1920. Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. As a close reading activity, it is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. A Worksheet with comprehension questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key. This resource helps students with close reading and critical thinking.
Reading Assignment - 3 pages
Worksheet - 2 pages
Answer Key - 2 pages
Power Point Presentation
This 16-slide PowerPoint presentation covers women's contributions and experiences during the Progressive Era. It is an ideal lesson as a supplement to United States History or as a stand-alone resource for women’s history. It is also a good resource during Women’s History Month.
Each slide contains information and graphics that highlight how women were organized and the types of issues in which they became involved. It highlights the many obstacles they faced, the different organizations that were formed, strategies employed and how some goals were achieved.
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By Rigorous Resources for High School English
This 25-page EDITABLE writing curriculum has everything you'll need to help your students write high-quality analytical papers on any literary text. This unit was originally designed for high school English teachers who want to help students improve their analytical writing. But teachers across other disciplines report that it has helped them to deliver clear and informative lessons on how to write high-quality expository essays.
Here are some highlights from this 25-page unit on analytical/expository writing:
• The Writing Process (Handout #1): This handout offers several tips about how to choose a topic for an analytical paper on literature. Encourage your students to use the writing process as an opportunity to deepen their knowledge about the text. (4 pages)
• The Intro Paragraph: Hook & Thesis (Handout #2): In the first page of this handout, students learn to identify and formulate the interpretive questions which they will hope to answer or solve while writing their papers. The challenge of "problem construction" will present most high school students with the opportunity to develop a new and exciting skill — one that will serve them well in college and beyond. In the second and third pages of this handout, students learn to write thesis statements that balance complexity with clarity. They learn to use grammatical subordination in order to generate a main claim that is sufficiently complex to anchor an entire paper. (4 pages)
• Body Paragraphs: Evidence & Analysis (Handout #3): In this handout, students learn about how "evidence" in the humanities differs from evidence in the sciences. Because evidence in the humanities is rarely factual or indisputable, student writers will always need to frame, unpack, and analyze their evidence. This handout offers several suggestions about how, as it were, to "make the evidence speak." It also offers strategies for how to organize evidence into a series of body paragraphs that build upon one another in a logical and compelling manner. (2 pages)
• Topic Sentences / Transitional Sentences (Handout #4): This handout offers advice about how students can use transitional expressions to clarify the logical connections between the claims in each of their topic sentences. It includes a list of different types of transitional expressions along with several examples. (2 pages)
• Precepts for Effective Prose (Handout #5): This handout features about a dozen precepts or "rules of thumb" that students should follow when writing academic papers. The handout contains brief paragraphs on each of the following topics: Avoid plot summary; Always use the present tense; Minimize intensifiers; Alternatives to writing "It says"!! (2 pages)
• Sample Introductory Paragraphs: Look at six introductory paragraphs from articles published by literary scholars in academic journals over the last decade. Invite students to reflect on what they find to be particularly effective — or ineffective —about each introductory paragraph. How does each writer hook the reader's interest? How do they construct an interpretive problem? How do they generate a complex thesis statement? (6 pages)
• Paper Outline Template: Invite students to use this template when generating the outlines for their analytical papers. (3 pages)
• Rubric: Use this rubric to evaluate the analytical papers that your students write in response to any literary text. (1 page)
The entire writing unit will come to you in two different formats: Word doc *and* PDF. Because the Word doc is editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit your teaching style and/or your students' skill levels — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access the entire unit as a PDF file, which is easy to navigate and quick to print!
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SMART Lesson Planning template for MS & HS 24-25 School Year
By Blooming Through High School
Smart Lesson Planning Template - Streamline Your Teaching Year with Ease!
Are you a teacher looking to simplify your lesson planning process? The Smart Lesson Planning template is designed to make your planning more efficient and effective. Here’s how it can help you:
How-To Videos Included!
Learn how to make the most of your Smart Lesson Planning template with our step-by-step how-to videos.
Lifetime Updates: Enjoy free updates for the life of the product! Return each year to download a fresh copy for the new school year.
Simplify your teaching and enhance your lesson planning efficiency with the Smart Lesson Planning template. Purchase now and transform your planning process!
History of La Piñata Digital Reading and Decoder
By ARIANA PEREZ
History of La Piñata Digital Reading and Decoder
Students read a passage and answer comprehension questions. Based on the answers they are able to decode a secret message!
Also includes a printable reading of the History of the Piñata with a Compare and Contrast worksheet.
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:
Note Taking Process and Lesson:
Applying Learning:
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Bible Word Search Puzzle – 10 Faith-Based Activities
By Little House Puzzle
Religious Word Search Puzzle Pack - 15 Printable Activities in One ZIP File
This zip file contains a rich collection of 15 Bible-inspired puzzles, ready to print and ideal for children, Sunday school, homeschooling, and faith-based classrooms.
🧩 Contents:
10 individual puzzles in PDF format (A4 size, printable)
Topics include: Moses, Noah, the Prophets, , Passover, the Ten Commandments, Angels, the Parables of Jesus, Lent, and more.
Answer keys included for each puzzle
Designed for ages 8 and up
🎯 Suitable for: ✔️ Sunday School ✔️ Homeschooling Activities ✔️ Bible Study Groups ✔️ Christian Education
🖨️ Simply download the ZIP file, extract the PDF files, and print as needed!