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Wizard Themed Monthly Reading Log with Parent Signature and Bookmarks
By Jennifer Arnold
Tired of chasing students for their reading logs? Struggling to make reading homework exciting for young learners? Our Wizard-Themed Monthly Reading Log With Parent Signature and Bookmarks are here to help!
Engage Reluctant Readers: With its enchanting wizard design, this reading log is perfect for inspiring young wizarding fans to track their progress.
Customizable and Practical: Choose between versions with or without a parent signature space to suit classroom or homeschool needs. Students can color it in, add book titles, and make it their own—making reading accountability fun and personal.
Effortless Organization: Forget complicated setups—this resource is ready to use! Teachers and homeschoolers can focus on teaching instead of prepping materials.
Motivate and Reward: The included wizard-themed bookmarks are more than just tools; they’re motivational keepsakes. Laminate them for durable reading rewards your students will love.
Versatile Across Grade Levels: Whether in the classroom or a homeschool setting, this resource adapts to your needs. It's appropriate for all grades and reading levels.
Why It Works:
Teachers and parents often struggle with accountability and engagement. This reading log makes it simple to track progress while fostering a love for reading in young learners. Perfect if you're looking for no-prep solutions that truly work.
Bring the Magic into Your Classroom or Homeschool Today!
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
1 file with 3 PDF pages, US letter size
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
Reading Tracker | Reading Book Tracker | Book Tracker | Pixel Art Template
By Jennifer Arnold
Make Reading Fun with the Pixel Art Reading Tracker!
Transform reading progress into a colorful masterpiece with our Pixel Art Reading Tracker! Perfect for classrooms or homeschools, this print-and-go, no-prep resource keeps students engaged and excited about tracking their reading over the course of a year.
Why It Works:
✔️ Gamifies Reading: Students choose colors and fill in pixels for pages read, turning reading into a creative, rewarding experience they’ll look forward to each day.
✔️ Creative and Customizable: Each tracker becomes a one-of-a-kind piece of art as students personalize it with their favorite colors and patterns.
✔️ Perfect for All Grades: Whether your students are early readers or tackling chapter books, this versatile tracker adapts to any grade level and reading goal.
✔️ Encourages Accountability: Students take ownership of their reading with this printable habit tracker and can see their progress in a fun and visually satisfying way.
No prep required!
Simply print the tracker, explain the rules, and let the creativity flow. It’s a great way to motivate students to read more while building a classroom culture that values effort, creativity and achievement.
➡️ Grab your Pixel Art Reading Tracker today and watch your students bring their reading journey to life—one colorful pixel at a time!
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
1 file with 1 PDF page, US letter size
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
Book Bingo for Grades 5-8 | Middle School Reading Game | Book Reading Challenge
By Jennifer Arnold
Turn Reading Into a Game with the Printable Book Bingo Challenge!
Are your middle-grade students struggling to stay engaged with their reading? This printable book bingo challenge gamifies reading, making it exciting and rewarding for all students.
Designed specifically for grades 5-8, it’s perfect for classroom use, library programs, homework assignments, or homeschool programs.
Why This Book Bingo Is a Must-Have:
✔️ Motivates Reluctant Readers: By turning reading into a fun, interactive challenge, students are inspired to explore new genres, discover unique stories, and tackle their reading goals with enthusiasm.
✔️ No Prep and Easy to Use: This printable bingo sheet is versatile enough to fit any curriculum. Use it as a class-wide competition, a homework assignment, or even an independent reading tracker. All you have to do is print it out and get creative with rewards once students achieve a bingo goal!
✔️ Encourages Variety of Reading: This book bingo game encourages students to read across genres, exploring different authors, and broadening their literary horizons.
✔️ Perfect for Middle Grades: Tailored to the interests and developmental needs of 5th to 8th graders, this resource aligns with their growing curiosity and ability to analyze deeper themes in literature.
The Book Bingo Challenge transforms middle school reading into a fun, achievable adventure that students will love. It’s the perfect way to foster a reading culture in your classroom or homeschool while making your job easier.
➡️ Grab your printable bingo sheet today and get your students excited to read!
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
1 file with 1 PDF page, US letter size
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
Monthly Reading Log with Parent Signature | Monthly Book Reading Tracker
By Jennifer Arnold
Are you tired of spending looking for or trying to customize reading logs that are engaging, easy to track, and versatile for every student's needs? Our Monthly Reading Log with Parent Signature is the perfect solution for busy teachers and homeschool parents alike.
Why You’ll Love This Reading Log:
✔️ Versatile and Customizable: With three distinct designs—black and white, primary color, and pastel—this reading log offers flexibility to suit your classroom theme or your students’ preferences. Each design can be colored in or filled with book titles, adding an extra layer of creativity for your students.
✔️ Fits Any Grade Level: Whether you’re teaching early elementary or older students, these logs are adaptable for all levels, making them a great resource for diverse classrooms and homeschools.
✔️ Encourages Accountability: The parent signature section fosters communication between home and school, ensuring students stay on track with their reading goals while involving families in the process.
✔️ Save Time and Effort: No need to create reading logs from scratch—this is a ready-to-use resource that helps you focus on what matters most: teaching and inspiring a love of reading.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
1 file with 3 PDF pages , US letter size
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
Making Inferences Practice Prompts Worksheet Print and Go Grades 3-4
By MrsBaileyandHerClass
Unlock your students' critical thinking skills with our comprehensive Inferencing Worksheet designed specifically for 3rd to 6th graders. This engaging resource includes a series of short passages paired with thought-provoking prompts, providing ample space for written inferencing responses.
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Transform your literacy instruction with this Inferencing Worksheet and watch your students' inferencing abilities flourish! Perfect for enhancing any reading curriculum and developing essential comprehension skills in a fun and engaging way.
Get started today and help your students become inference experts!
I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine! If you have any questions or would like to share feedback, please reach out to me on Instagram: MrsBaileyandHerClass.
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Letter Writing Craft: The Day the Crayons Quit
By Qiang Ma
It is a fun engaging writing task your students will enjoy. Prep Free! Ready to Go!
Task:
1. Students are going to write in the name of each crayon eight letters to the owner to express the opinions of crayons using the Air Mail Craft Book pages.
2. Each student will follow informational writing format (topic sentence and detail sentences) for each letter.
Step by step assignment directions are giving using the book "The Day the Crayons Quit" by Drew Daywalt as a model.
You could use this Air Mail papers to write anything letters.
This product includes:
- Colored sets
- Black lined sets
- Lesson Plan
- Step by Step Assignment Directions
- Student Samples
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AP Spanish Literature Entire Course BUNDLE
By ARIANA PEREZ
Everything you need to teach a successful AP SPANISH LITERATURE COURSE!!!
NOTE: This contains even more files than those mentioned. There are extra folders that serve as material to teach the course.
SAVE HOURS OF WORK!
Save more than $50 with this bundle!
The Most Fun Way to Teach this Course!!!
☀️_Includes all ART MATERIAL TOO!!!_
☀️Lazarillo de Tormes Breakout
☀️NEW Jeopardy Interactive Game
☀️Gallery Walk Palabras Literarias Game
☀️Proyectos para la Clase
☀️AP Spanish Student Workbook
☀️AP Spanish Literature Jeopardy NEW Game! 2-in-1
☀️Writing and Literature Guide for Spanish Classes guía de escritura y literature
☀️☀️Práctica Divertida de Términos
☀️Distance Learning Palabras Semanales
☀️Ap Spanish Literature Worksheets to Reinforce
☀️Review Puzzles
☀️Reading Task Cards for HL Spanish
☀️Flashcards for Spanish AP Literature
☀️AP SPANISH LITERATURE TASK CARDS
☀️Teaching Art in Spanish
☀️ Practice Exam
☀️ Games+++
☀️ Notes
☀️ Projects+++
☀️ Interactive Exam
☀️Game for AP Spanish Literature
☀️Hoja para evaluar o criticar arte
☀️ El Arte Breakout Museum
ANYTHING I ADD TO my shop that is related to AP SPANISH LITERATURE will be added (always a growing bundle).
ENTREVISTAS/INTERVIEWS
Jeopardy CARDS Poetry
Activities/Actividad de Poesia
AP Spanish Literature Coloring Activity as Review
El hijo ppt
AP Spanish Literature Actividades de Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Palabras Semanales Quiz
Mini-books with definitions for teaching Literature in Spanish.
Interactive Notebook for Literature en español Bundle
AP SPANISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE LITERARY TERMS
Everything in my store for AP Spanish Literature is included except: bellringer/bellwork and Literature Cards and boom cards
+ 20 bonus files
✏️Challenging but achievable
✏️Creative
By ARIANA PEREZ
Lenguaje Figurado Actividades
4 pages to help students practice with Lenguaje figurado, dichos y refranes.
Ideal for advanced Levels of Spanish.
Elementos Literarios Librito de Actividades
By ARIANA PEREZ
Elementos Literarios Librito de Actividades
AP SPANISH LITERATURE STUDENT BOOK new
By ARIANA PEREZ
Una valiosa herramienta diseñada específicamente para maestros que deseen enriquecer la experiencia literaria de sus alumnos. Este recurso ha sido cuidadosamente elaborado para brindar actividades estimulantes y retadoras que fomenten el análisis y la comprensión de la literatura en español.
Características principales:
Con este recurso podrás enriquecer tus clases de literatura y motivar a tus alumnos a descubrir la belleza y el poder de las letras hispanas. Es el recurso ideal para fomentar el amor por la lectura y el análisis literario en un ambiente educativo estimulante.
A valuable tool designed specifically for teachers who wish to enrich their students' literary experience. This resource has been carefully crafted to provide stimulating and challenging activities that promote analysis and comprehension of literature in Spanish.
Key Features:
With this resource, you can enhance your literature classes and motivate your students to discover the beauty and power of the Spanish language. It is the ideal tool to foster a love for reading and literary analysis in an engaging educational environment.
Eraser Tattoo by Jason Reynolds Lesson
By Ms. J's ELA
This lesson should accompany the short story Eraser Tattoo by Jason Reynolds. The story can be found in the anthology Fresh Ink.
This lesson focuses on making inferences and identifying themes. Students will provide and explain textual evidence that supports inferences and themes that they identify from the story.
This resource includes 6 slides for display at the front of the class and 2 student worksheet pages which come in color and b/w.
Event or Problem Graphic Organizer (for any text)
By Queen's Educational Resources
Not grade specific/Excellent for ALL grades!
PDF File
Event or Problem Graphic Organizer to help students identify and think about the significance of an event or problem in a story or non fiction text. Great scaffolding tool for lower level students! This can be used for any text.
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Gifted and Talented Activity Vocabulary Figurative Language & Story Elements
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you need an engaging activity to challenge your students? Looking for a fun way to combine story elements, figurative language, and vocabulary? Then download this Gifted and Talented Activity with Vocabulary, Figurative Language & Story Elements resource! 100% editable!
With this engaging choice board, which contains 8 high-level thinking activities, students demonstrate their deep understanding of any story. Perfect for the creative student who needs to be challenged! Each activity focuses on students demonstrating their knowledge of the vocabulary or figurative language used in the text along with their understanding of one story element. Activities include creating Venn diagrams, cross-word puzzles, writing short stories, or making a collage.
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Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry activity worksheets and novel study
By Tomorrowcomes
Immerse your students deeper into Armstrong Sperry's Newberry award winning story, Call it Courage, with this interactive study pack. Designed to engage students with the story line and vocabulary, this resource offers multiple ways to enrich their reading experience and comprehension.
The pack includes three distinct chapter note templates, allowing you to pick the format best suited to your particular teaching style or classroom environment. These templates will provide students with a structure for capturing their thoughts, ideas, and questions as they progress through the book.
In addition to these templates, a writing prompt sheet with five diverse ideas is included. These prompts are designed to stimulate critical thinking and encourage students to engage more deeply with the narrative, characters, and themes of the story, thereby enhancing their understanding and enjoyment of the book.
The pack also features a word search and crossword activity sheets to reinforce understanding of the vocabulary and characters from the story. Not only do these activities make learning fun, but they also stimulate cognitive abilities such as problem-solving and focus.
Finally, a 2-page worksheet is included in the pack. This versatile resource can be used as a quiz to assess comprehension and retention of the story or even a homework assignment.
These resources provide a comprehensive and engaging way for your students to immerse themselves in Call it Courage, enriching their reading experience and making teaching this award-winning story a breeze.
Looking for other great reads check out
The Lacemaker and the Princess by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and the book study to accompany it!
The Little Prince: Vocabulary, Quiz, Essay Topic, Chapter Note Template
By Tomorrowcomes
Have your students delve deeper into The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. This product contains a 20 word vocabulary list, a vocabulary quiz, a book quiz, and a essay topic list, chapter note template. This is a great story with a meaningful moral, and full of illustrations. Check out other book studies in my store!
The Lacemaker and The Princess novel study, worksheets, quiz, test, vocabulary
By Tomorrowcomes
You spoke and we listened. This is a new updated version which is more printer friendly!!!
The Lacemaker and the Princess by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is a compelling piece of historical fiction that transports the readers back to the palace of Versailles at the end of the 18th century, before the French Revolution. The story revolves around a young girl who forges an unlikely friendship with Marie Antoinette's daughter, offering the readers a unique perspective of the political upheaval and the royal life during this period. This book is an excellent educational resource that can encourage students to engage deeply and empathetically with this crucial period in history.
This resource is an in depth look at The Lacemaker & the Princess by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.
Included are
Chapter summary worksheets
Character reviews
Vocabulary sheet
Individual chapter questions (which can be used for notes or as a quiz)
Quizes
Chapter 1-5
Chapter 6-10,
Chapter 11-15,
Chapter 16-20,
Chapter 21-25,
Chapter 26-29
Test on the entire book
The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne 25 Chapter Question & Answer Print & Digital
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Grab these digital and printable question-and-answer worksheets & forms to test your students' reading comprehension of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorn - chapter by chapter.
What does this product include? ~25 question-and-answer worksheets, one for each chapter (with answer Leys) ~25 self-checking question & answer Google Forms, one for each chapter
How can I use this in my classroom? ~Quick post-chapter reading comprehension check ~Chapter quizzes ~Homework
Chrysanthemum Name and Feelings Activities
By Kirby Calcagno
One of my favorite activities at the beginning of the year is to read the story Chrysanthemum and send home this homework sheet to learn more about my new kiddos. Give the parents some homework for a change!
This resource has 2 options for homework to send home to learn how your students were given their names.
It also has 3 different prompts to color:
-I can be a good friend by...
-Chrysanthemum felt upset when...
-I feel upset when...
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Thank you for abiding by universally accepted codes of professional ethics while using this product. If you encounter an issue with your file, notice an error, or are in any way experiencing a problem, please contact me and I will be more than happy to help sort it out. You can message me at prekwithmrskirby@gmail.com
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By Language Arts Excellence
This resource features a bundle of all of our best-selling lesson plans, materials, and activities for Veronica Roth's best-selling dystopian novel, Divergent. Each product is thoughtfully crafted and allows students to think outside the box by delving deeply into the novel's themes, characters, and plot development. Lessons have all been classroom-tested and allow for differentiation while encouraging optimal student engagement. You will not find tedious lists of comprehension questions and vocabulary words in this bundle; instead you will find materials that will bring the novel to life!
Included in this Bundle:
⭐ Introduction to Dystopia Powerpoint & Crossword
This resource features an engaging, interactive, editable PowerPoint Presentation for introducing or reviewing Dystopian Fiction to your students! The PowerPoint Presentation runs through an entire lesson from warm-up to explanation, application, and summarizer. Also included are 2 pages of "guided notes" so that you may differentiate your lecture for all levels of students. Recently, a fun dystopia crossword puzzle has been added to help reinforce knowledge of the lesson. Since utopias and dystopias are intrinsically motivating for students, this lesson is always a fun one and gets students excited about the upcoming unit on Divergent.
⭐ Divergent "Silent Conversation" Quote Pass Activity
This product features a thoughtful and engaging activity for use during your study of Divergent. Centering around 5 different provocative passages from the book, this lesson provides your students with a chance to think, reflect, and respond to their peers without ever saying a word. This creative approach is a great way to differentiate instruction among your students and allows even your most quiet students to shine. I am confident that this no-prep lesson will become a must-do activity within your unit on Divergent!
⭐ Tattoos of Divergent Character Symbolism Lesson Plan
This powerpoint explores the symbolism behind the character's tattoos. It is a fantastic opening mini-lesson to an activity in which students choose their own "symbolic" tattoos. My students LOVE this activity - just be prepared to share what symbolic tattoo you would get - they WILL ask!
⭐ Divergent Faction Acrostic Poem Assignment
This product contains an assignment for students to create their own acrostic poem for their favorite faction from Divergent. This is the perfect assignment to give after conducting a mock ceremony in your classroom.
⭐ Divergent Fear Landscape Assignment
This resource contains two separate assignments for creating a fear landscape so that you may differentiate among your figurative and literal thinkers. The first is more appropriate for students who can think symbolically (typically end of eighth grade and above) while the second is better suited for your literal thinkers (sixth-seventh grade). No matter which assignment you give, this is an engaging project that will urge students to consider their deepest fears and connect with Tris and her Dauntless friends in Divergent.
⭐ Divergent Mock Choosing Ceremony
This product contains everything you need to conduct your very own true-to-the-book Choosing Ceremony for Divergent in your classroom! This is one of my favorite activities I do with my students all year as I truly get insight into who they are and what they believe. The Choosing Ceremony will be an emotional challenge for some but very well-worth it!
⭐ Divergent Worksheet Bundle
This product includes a crossword puzzle, faction knowledge worksheets, a Freytag's Pyramid worksheet for entire novel, character review worksheet, and full answer keys.
⭐ Divergent Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials
Socratic Seminars are higher order ways of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class text. These seminars rely on the power of inquiry and allow students to take the lead in their learning and discussion. The only problem? They require a great deal of preparation. Fortunately, with this resource, the work has been done for you. This packet includes everything you need to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom surrounding the novel.
⭐ Divergent Final Project - Long Lost Sixth Faction
This project instructs students to create their own faction. They must create everything from faction name, symbol, jobs, and manifesto to a propaganda poster, initiation process and more! This comprehensive project takes students about 1 week to complete. Because it is such an incredibly engaging activity, it truly runs itself and is the perfect way to conclude your study of Divergent.
⭐ Divergent Unit Test
This comprehensive test includes 46 well-written questions: character matching, plot-level multiple choice, faction knowledge chart, vocabulary, and short answer along with full answer key.
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This resource features a growing bundle of all of our best-selling lesson plans, materials, and activities for your unit on Shakespeare. Resources perfectly complement any Shakespearean play and can be used to introduce the unit (like the Elizabethan Mini-Unit, Scavenger Hunt, and PowerPoint), throughout the unit (Bell Ringers, Sonnet Lesson Plan, and "Death Lines" Activity), as a review (Shakespeare Escape Room), and even to decorate your classroom (Quote Posters). Each product is thoughtfully crafted and inspires students to delve deeply into Shakespeare's life and works. Lessons have all been classroom-tested and allow for differentiation while encouraging optimal student engagement. You will not find tedious lists of comprehension questions and vocabulary words in this bundle; instead you will find materials that will make Shakespeare relevant in the eyes of your students and bring the Bard to life!
Included in this Bundle:
⭐ Elizabethan England Mini-Unit
This is a differentiated mini-unit on Elizabethan England to prepare students for studying Shakespeare's works! It can be used as an introduction to any of Shakespeare's plays. It begins with a day of research into Shakespeare's life and times, then asks students to create a group collage on their topic and ultimately perform a presentation of their findings.
⭐ Introduction to Shakespeare Powerpoint, Scavenger Hunt & Lesson Plan
This resource features everything you need to conduct the perfect introduction to William Shakespeare for your students. Shakespeare can be undeniably intimidating for students, particularly if they have never had experience with reading his work before, so this lesson aims to engage and show that the greatest writer of all time was actually a pretty cool guy. The powerpoint offers a brief glimpse into the life and times of William Shakespeare and takes about 30 minutes to run through while encouraging optimal student engagement. The scavenger hunt encourages active learning as students discover answers to the 21 important questions throughout the lesson about the man, the myth, the Bard himself. This lesson plan and accompanying materials can be used to introduce a unit on any of Shakespeare's plays.
⭐Shakespeare ESCAPE ROOM
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 a full-length Shakespearean Escape Room. 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 runs smoothly from start to finish. The activity involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. 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 this game.
⭐ 25 Shakespeare Bell Ringer Journal Prompts
This resource features a set of 25 reader response journal prompts for use during your unit on Shakespeare. Each bell ringer is comprised of a Shakespearean quote from one of his plays or sonnets and a thoughtfully crafted question that encourages students to personally connect and appreciate the timelessness of his work. Prompts can be used as bell-ringers (most popular and mean the first 5 minutes of every class for more than a month are planned for you!), summarizers, stations, full class or small group discussion questions, for homework, sub plans, as a filler activity… the possibilities are endless!
⭐ Sonnet 130 Lesson Plan
In this creative and engaging lesson plan, students will analyze one of Shakespeare's most famous love sonnets about the notorious Dark Lady and create their own original poetry inspired by the Bard. This resource provides step-by-step instructions using a format of warm-up, explanation, application, and synthesis with the aim to engage students from beginning to end. A teacher cheat sheet is also included with full notes on Sonnet 130 so no preparation is needed.
⭐ Shakespeare Valentine's Day Lesson Plan
This full-length lesson plan revolves around Shakespeare's mastery of the English language with an emphasis on his knack for coming up with the most compassionate of compliments and scathing of insults. Through a non-intimidating approach, students will have the opportunity to do a little bit of acting and make connections to modern day as they explore Shakespeare's language of love and hate. I am always astounded by the level of maturity of the discussion that arises from this activity as students discuss what makes a compliment or insult particularly effective and from whom it means the most. This is sure to be a lesson that you will use again and again on February 14th.
⭐ Shakespeare's "Death Lines" Lesson Plan
In this full-length lesson plan, students will closely examine the final lines of Shakespearean characters before their deaths (if you know Shakespeare, there are quite a few!). Following a mini-lesson on the importance of these final words, students will take part in the classic game, Mafia, with a unique, Shakespearean twist. I invented the take on this game several years ago and it has become one of my students' and my favorite days of the whole school year. There is truly nothing like seeing students having a great time while studying Shakespeare. I am confident that your students will love it too!
⭐ Shakespeare Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game ~ newly added!
This resource features a lesson plan and materials for the Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game, an engaging and competitive way to review Shakespeare and the Globe Theater. Let's face it, review days can be boring for both teachers and students, so liven them up with this collaborative game. The resource includes not only a meticulously detailed lesson plan and set-up instructions, but 30 questions on Shakespeare's life, works, and the Globe. Besides simple set-up, very little preparation is needed for this lesson and if your students are like mine, they will ask for this form of review for every unit of study.
⭐ William Shakespeare Quote Posters
Make your classroom pop with this set of 25 beautifully-made posters featuring quotes from William Shakespeare. Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a noteworthy quote from one of the Bard's plays imposed over a stunning photograph that will spruce up your ELA classroom. The square format is reminiscent of Instagram and makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board. I suggest laminating the posters and using them not just during your Shakespeare unit, but all year long.
⭐ Shakespeare's Epitaph Assignment - BONUS FILE!!
Students get the chance to create the epitaph for the gravestone of the most revered writer of all time. The activity encourages students to be thoughtful with their knowledge of William Shakespeare but also to be creative with their inscriptions. This can be done in or outside of class and also works as a no-prep emergency substitute plan. To be festive, I love to give this assignment on the anniversary of Shakespeare's actual death, April 23, but with the subject at hand, it also works well as a Halloween lesson plan.
By purchasing these great resources as a bundle, you save over 20% off the cover price of all materials!
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