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Blends & Digraphs Worksheets | Consonant Digraphs Group Activities & Games

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

Are you looking for popular learning station activities? Download these student-approved & tested consonant digraph learning station activities!

The "H" Siblings (AKA The "H" Brothers) digraphs (ph, ch, sh, th, and wh sounds and words) are a crucial aspect of learning phonics reading. This phonics package is full of 18 pages of digraph learning station activities that will strengthen their reading and decoding skills. It includes reusable (after lamination) worksheets, games, activities, and charts, including:

five nonsense word sorting jars

five monster mazes

one picture sorting charts

one word bank sorting activity

five digraph-hunting stories

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Reading Strategies
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Thanksgiving Craftivity Thankful Writing Activity | Turkey I Am Thankful Craft

By teachcolors

Celebrate Thanksgiving with our engaging "Thanksgiving Craftivity The Thankful Writing Activity"! This resource is perfect for adding a festive touch to your classroom or home celebrations. This craftivity includes a Thanksgiving/ Fall feast Placemat I am thankful Craftivity that helps children express their gratitude in a creative way.

Our Thankful Turkey Social Studies Thanksgiving Craftivity is designed to blend fun and learning, making it an ideal addition to your Thanksgiving activities. The centerpiece of this resource is the Thanksgiving Craftivity - The Thankful, which guides students through a Thanksgiving Craftivity | I am Thankful Writing Activity. Kids will love creating their own Thanksgiving Turkey I Am Thankful Craft, a Fall Writing Craftivity that encourages them to reflect on what they are grateful for.

Included in this pack is the "I'm Thankful For...A Thanksgiving Placemat Craftivity and Writing" activity, offering a delightful way for children to express their thankfulness. Our Thanksgiving Writing Craftivity and I am Thankful For Writing Craft Thanksgiving Craftivity activities provide structured yet enjoyable opportunities for students to practice their writing skills while celebrating the season.

Additionally, the ThankFULL Pie Craftivity and Turkey Craft Hat activities are perfect for adding extra fun to your Thanksgiving celebrations. These Thanksgiving Craft Activities are designed to be easy to use and require minimal prep, making them perfect for busy educators and parents. The Thankful Turkey Craftivity rounds out this comprehensive pack, offering a variety of ways for children to engage with the holiday.

Bring the spirit of Thanksgiving into your lessons with this versatile and engaging craftivity pack!

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Students' Road Trip Project: Plan Your Adventure Project Like a Pro!

By Inspired By MlG

Fuel Up for Learning with the Ultimate Road Trip Project! ️

Hit the Road to Educational Fun!

The Students' Road Trip Project is your one-stop shop for an unforgettable learning adventure. This project is more than just planning a trip; it's a springboard for students to develop powerful real-world skills across multiple subjects!

Here's what makes this project the perfect road trip to knowledge:

  • Become a Trip-Planning Pro: Students will act as travel agents, crafting their dream road trip itinerary from start to finish.
  • Supercharge Your Skills: Develop geography expertise, budgeting mastery, and teamwork through research and decision-making.
  • Step-by-Step Success: Our easy-to-follow guide ensures a smooth ride, perfect for both classroom settings and independent learners.
  • Unleash Creativity and Critical Thinking: Students will research destinations, map routes, and craft the perfect itinerary, all while thinking critically!
  • Explore Like a Pro: Learn valuable skills like organization and research that will benefit them in school and beyond.

This project is perfect for:

  • End-of-Year Fun: Wrap up the school year with an engaging project that lets students showcase their learning.
  • Year-Round Adventures: Take a learning vacation anytime! This project is flexible and can be adapted to any season or curriculum.

So, buckle up and get ready to:

  • Spark wanderlust: Inspire students to dream big and explore new places.
  • Master project-based learning: Guide students through the entire project planning process.
  • Become an expert planner and researcher: Develop valuable organizational and research skills.

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Holidays/Seasonal
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J.K. Rowling Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A biography writing project about the famous English author, J. K. Rowling. Perfect for students learning about Harry Potter. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is great for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs

  • Writing templates for four draft paragraphs

  • Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion

  • A template for students to write up their neat biography text

  • A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning

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The first lesson is interactive and involves students cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the students need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the third lesson children need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions on a prompt sheet before writing up their conclusion. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on to a neat copy on the template provided.

If you would like to add another lesson, download the J.K. Rowling Reading Comprehension Activity. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.

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Thanksgiving Dinner | Point of View Writing and Craft | Middle School Activity

By Perfectly Planned Designs

Looking for a fun activity to use before Thanksgiving? Check out this Thanksgiving Dinner POV craft and writing activity. This activity includes 2 options: students will draw and label what they're eating for Thanksgiving dinner, then they can either write using the point of view of what's on their plate, using the thoughts and feelings of each item on their plate. Or, students can draw and label their ideal Thanksgiving dinner and include their all-time favorite foods, and then write about their choices on the writing page. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms.

Guage writing skills by offering a POV writing activity that's actually fun! This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about your students, especially if you have students from different cultures who celebrate Thanksgiving with non-traditional foods. You'll love reading the finished products.

This resource requires NO PREP - simply print, complete the short writing prompts, color, and put on display!

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This resource includes:

  • 2 Printable Dinner Plate Templates
  • 2 Printable POV Writing Sheets

You might like my Thanksgiving Would You Rather Game which features 50 slides you can use as brain breaks throughout November or during your class party for a fun game!

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  • During morning meeting
  • To build critical thinking skills
  • To practice communicating ideas
  • To defend thoughts and opinions
  • For a fun activity!!!

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Thanksgiving
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Writing a Biography Rubric

By Sign with me TOD

This rubric looks at 5 different areas when students are being assessed on writing a research report. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: Choosing someone to write about, grammar/punctuation/spelling, final draft includes details of person's life, staying on task, and sharing the biography with peers. This rubric scores writing a biography out of 10 possible points. The rating scale use is a 2, 1, & 0.

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Writing
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Animal Graphic Organizer - Animal Research Project and Writing Paper

By Create Learn Inspire Grow

This Animal Graphic Organizer is a versatile tool suitable for any animal and pairs seamlessly with an Animal Research Project! Students can complete this organizer using illustrations, sentences, or a mix of both, making it an excellent leveled activity for all learners.

You can also utilize this organizer to structure an animal research paper. These posters look fantastic displayed on bulletin boards or in writing portfolios!

New Addition: Three writing paper options for students who want to write a report alongside their research. One version includes a small picture space, another features a large picture area, and the last has just lines for writing. Choose the format that works best for you!

Remember to set your printer to landscape for optimal results. Students enjoy engaging with this Animal Activity, and I hope you will too!

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Science
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Differentiated End of Term Reflection Activities for ELA

By Language Arts Excellence

Self-reflection is so important for students of all ages and what better time to reflect on learning than at the end of each term? With that in mind, I created this end of term reflection assignment that prompts students to consider all of the meaningful experiences they had for the quarter in my class. My students really get into this assignment and I'm sure yours will too! I've included in this product a model of my assignment and a fully editable template for you - it will only take a few minutes to tweak it and make it your own. Your students will thank you for offering this differentiated assessment! I also included three exemplary student examples. _________________________________________________________________________ Also, check out these great resources that can be adapted for any novel by Language Arts Excellence: Novel Soundtrack Assignment Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials Adaptable for ANY Topic Differentiated End of Term Reflection Activities Book Recommendation Form Differentiated Essay Prompts for use with ANY Novel – FREE!

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SKITS, READER'S THEATRE, & SUCH

By Richard B Williams

Get students involved in your class reading or begin writing their own skits! This product allows students to participate in your classes more through SKITS & READER'S THEATRE! This product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

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Any Country Report Page

By Meggen Loew

2 Page Country report. Pre-generated blanks and questions to guide in the development of early research skills.

Does not include space for recording citation notes.

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Geography
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Bible Story Activity Joseph and His Coat of Colors Lapbook Graphic Organizer

By Dovie Funk

This is a great activity for a Christian School, homeschool or even for a Sunday School teacher. This storyboard is an activity that reinforces comprehension and introduces basic story elements. I use a file folder but large manila or construction paper can also be used. Students write about the setting, characters, beginning, middle and ending. Then they write a summary. There is artwork also included to illustrate the storyboard.

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Analyzing Environmental Disasters Caused by Human Activity

By Sarah Austin

You may hear about natural disasters often, but some of the deadliest disasters in world history have been environmental disasters caused by human activity. This lesson involves having your students investigate environmental disasters that have taken place on our planet. Their initial focus will be to examine the Chernobyl disaster in the Soviet Union. After closely exploring the historical background to this accident, students will then choose and research a different environment disaster, and create a Google Slide presentation to demonstrate their findings.

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  • Student/teacher instructions
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  • Grading rubrics
  • Copy of UDHR (Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

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  • Applying the Five Themes of Geography to the REAL World
  • Seeing Through Maps: Understanding Projections and Purpose
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Social Studies - History
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Free Apple Writing Paper with Six Line Styles

By Bunny Hop Shop

Inspire your students with our Apple-Themed Writing Paper! Perfect for fall-themed activities, this fun apple-shaped design will make writing assignments more engaging. Featuring clip art apples around the main shape, you can easily choose from six different line styles to suit your students' needs. Each style is also available with or without name and date lines for added convenience.

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William Shakespeare Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A four-lesson biography project about the life of English playwright, William Shakespeare. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
  • Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
  • Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
  • A template for students to write up their neat biography text
  • A crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity to consolidate learning

If you would like to add another lesson, download the William Shakespeare Close Reading Activity. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.

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The first lesson is interactive and involves students cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the students need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the third lesson children need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions on a prompt sheet before writing up their conclusion. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on to a neat copy on the template provided.

Other similar or relevant resources:

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  • Distance Learning Resources

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Writing a Research Report Rubric

By Sign with me TOD

This rubric looks at 6 different areas when students are being assessed on writing a research report. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: research report topic and flow - opening and closing relate with one another, using quotations throughout from any sources used, research materials used relate to topic researched, staying on task, grammar/punctuation/spelling, and working with others. This rubric scores research report writing assignment out of 18 possible points. The rating scale use is a 3, 2, 1, & 0.

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Edgar Allan Poe's Obituary - Halloween Lesson Plan

By Language Arts Excellence

This product features an engaging activity that will fit in perfectly with your unit on Edgar Allan Poe or on Halloween!

Students get the chance to create the epitaph for the gravestone of one of the most revered authors in American literature. The activity encourages students to be thoughtful with their knowledge of Poe but also to be creative with their inscriptions. This can be done in or outside of class and also works as a great emergency substitute plan during the month of October. To be festive, I love to give this assignment on the anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe's actual death day, October 7! No preparation needed!

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- Complete Assignment Directions

- Scoring Guide

- 3 Templates - 2 blank for use in class, 1 editable template for use on the computer

- 1 Teacher Model

In order for students to gain the most out of this assignment, It is recommended for use in conjunction with the Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt by Language Arts Excellence.

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Gingerbread Man Lapbook Storyboard | Graphic Organizer

By Dovie Funk

My students LOVE storyboards! They are a great resource for introducing basic story elements and summarizing, I use colorful file folders or large manila/construction paper. There are illustrations to color which are surrounded by dotted lines to make cutting easier. There are also interactive flaps for writing the beginning, middle and ending as well as places to write about the characters, setting and summary. This storyboard can be used as a companion activity for The Gingerbread Man.

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Simone Biles Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A biography writing unit about the famous Olympic gymnast, Simone Biles. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the gymnast whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
  • Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
  • Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
  • A template for students to write up their neat biography text
  • A crossword puzzle & wordsearch

If you would like to add another lesson, download the Simone Biles Close Reading Activity 3rd Grade & 4th Grade*. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.*

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  • In class learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Creative writing sessions
  • Assessment practice
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The first lesson is interactive and involves students cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the students need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the third lesson children need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions on a prompt sheet before writing up their conclusion. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on to a neat copy on the template provided.

Other similar or relevant resources:

  • Distance Learning Resources
  • Black History Resources
  • Olympic Games Resources

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Graphic Novel Rubric

By Sign with me TOD

This rubric looks at 7 different areas when students are being assessed on writing a graphic novel. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: parts of a graphic novel, graphic novel cover page details, staying on task, grammar/punctuation/spelling, visuals, and special lettering/speech balloons. This rubric scores writing a graphic novel out of 21 possible points. The rating scale use is a 3, 2, 1, & 0.

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Graphic Novel Graphic Organizer and Template

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Monster (Myers) Breaking News Article Assignment

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This product serves as a chance for your students to get creative as they work on their summarizing skills with the oftentimes difficult and fast-paced work of fiction, Monster by Walter Dean Myers. Each student is responsible for answering questions and ultimately writing a "Breaking News Article" on one day of the trial of Steve Harmon. A 4-day suggested procedure is included so virtually no preparation is needed for this engaging activity. This engaging, student-tested resource is Common Core aligned.

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  • Full assignment directions
  • 4 Day Suggested procedure
  • List of comprehension questions
  • Graphic organizer for article
  • Scoring guide for project

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