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Shine Your Light for Jesus with the Pumpkin Patch Parable!✝️
This fun and engaging Bible-based lesson and activity pack will help kids understand the meaning of the book The Pumpkin Patch Parable. This offers a great Christian alternative to Halloween, you will dive deeper into its powerful message of the gospel and faith, helping children learn how to shine their light for Jesus!

This is the PERFECT Halloween Alternative for:

• Sunday School Teachers – Bible lesson and activities, Read Aloud
• Homeschool Parents – Morning basket enrichment, Read Aloud
• Christian School Teachers – Bible lessons, Circle Time, and Fall-themed activities, Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Activities

What’s Included (82 Pages Total):--->

✨Bible Lesson Book (Teacher Edition)
A full-sized, colorful, large-print book for easy reading aloud. Some Biblical Truths taught:

• Just like a pumpkin starts off as a little seed, our faith in God starts off with a seed of faith- hearing the good news of Jesus!
• Pumpkins are fruits in the farmer's garden. When we believe in Jesus, He will give us the Holy Spirit to grow the Fruit of the Spirit in us!
• We have all done wrong things that God says not to do. Those things are like the dirt and yuck on the pumpkin. God gave us His son, Jesus to wash all our wrongs away and make our hearts clean!
• Just like the farmer carves the pumpkin and puts a light inside, we can be a light for Jesus! We are to live and love in a way that makes people look to Jesus! His love is a light in the darkness!

✨Extras for the Lesson:

• Prayer: A short, sweet prayer to share with the children
• Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions to deepen understanding
• Original Song: A simple song set to a familiar tune that ties in with the lesson

✨Mini Bible Lesson Book (Student Edition)
This black-and-white version of the lesson is perfect for students to color. Great for take-home or small groups.

✨No-Prep Printables (Pumpkin Patch/Farm Theme):

• 7 Coloring Sheets: Cheerful, pumpkin-themed coloring sheets with Bible verses
• Pumpkin Patch Phonics: Learn about the letter "P" for pumpkin
• Pumpkin Patch Middle Vowel: Identify the middle vowel sounds of farm animals
• Pumpkin Patch Sight Words: Color pumpkins using sight words
• Pumpkin Patch Maze: Help the seeds find their way to the garden through a fun maze
• Pumpkin Patch Math: Addition: Add farm items and match the correct number. Counting: Count items from the farm
• Pumpkin Patch Word Search: Search for key words from the lesson
• Life Cycle of a Pumpkin Cut & Paste: Follow the life cycle of a pumpkin with a fun cut-and-paste activity (color version included)

✨Pumpkin Patch Writing Prompt Mini Book

Students will write about how they can shine their light for Jesus using adorable pumpkin-shaped pages. Once completed, they can assemble their own mini book to share what they've learned about the lesson and how they can be a light for Jesus!

✨Pumpkin Parable Puzzles
Kids can color a pumpkin-themed picture or use a pre-colored one, cut it into puzzle pieces, and reassemble it. Each puzzle features the phrase "Let Your Light Shine for Jesus" to reinforce the lesson.

✨Shine Your Light for Jesus Craft
Students create their own jack-o'-lantern using a paper plate. They can choose a face for their pumpkin and add a sign that says "Shine Your Light for Jesus." A variety of design choices are included to make this visual craft fun and memorable!

✨Original Song
A simple, rhyming song set to the tune of “Rain, Rain, Go Away” with easy-to-learn motions. This song reinforces the Pumpkin Patch Parable, helping kids remember the lesson.

✨Music Playlist
Links to a variety of children’s music, contemporary Christian songs, worship songs, and hymns that center around the theme of Shining Your Light for Jesus. Perfect for worship, sing-alongs, or background music during activities.

✨Bonus: Bible Verse Flash Cards
These colorful flash cards feature Bible verses that align with the lesson, helping children remember key Scripture while reinforcing the parable’s message.

Inspire your students to let their light shine for Jesus while embracing the fun of the fall season!

Thank you and HAPPY TEACHING!

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Teaching a play by William Shakespeare? Want to provide students with a fascinating overview of the author's life, the construction of the Globe Theater, the language of early-modern English, the rhythm of iambic pentameter, and more? This 50-page EDITABLE resource has EVERYTHING you could possibly want to introduce ANY play by William Shakespeare....

This comprehensive bundle includes a Biography of the Bard, an account of the construction of the Globe Theater, handouts and exercises to help students understand Shakespeare's language, a Shakespearean insult generator, worksheets and quizzes introducing students to iambic pentameter, and more.

Here's what you'll find inside this 50-page resource bundle:

• William Shakespeare Biography: This 4-page biography of William Shakespeare explains the conditions of his early life and schooling in Stratford-upon-Avon, how he became involved in the London theater scene, the impact which the death of his son Hamnet had upon his writing career, his gradual transition from comedies to tragedies, and more. Includes a comprehension check with answer key. (5 pages)

• The Globe Theater: A 2-page handout on what inspired Shakespeare's acting company to build the Globe Theater. A dispute with the landlord of their old theater motivated Shakespeare's company to meet with lanterns in the middle of the night, disassemble their old playhouse, and transport the timber across the Thames River to the plot of land where they would build the Globe. How did the construction of the Globe infuse new life into Shakespeare's company? How would Shakespeare make reference to the Globe in plays written after its construction in 1599? Includes a comprehension check with answer key. (4 pages)

• Shakespeare's Language: A 3-page handout on the crucial topic of Shakespeare's language. Literary scholars have pointed out that "the life of Shakespeare's plays is in the language." What's so special about Shakespeare's language? Did he really invent 1,700 new words? What kinds of words did he invent, and how do they contribute to the meaning of his plays? Includes a comprehension check with answer key. (5 pages)

• Renaissance Glossary: This 2-page glossary features 50 words that appear frequently within Shakespeare's plays but are no longer used in modern-day speech: adieu, beseech, ere, fain, naught, prithee, troth, wot, etc. Familiarizing students with this words will make their reading experience much smoother! This glossary includes a definition for each word as well as an example of how it's used in Shakespeare's plays. (2 pages)

• Translation Practice: This 2-page worksheet features 20 brief quotations from a diverse range of Shakespeare's plays. Challenge students to translate each quotation into modern English. This exercise gives students a change to demonstrate their understanding of the words in the Renaissance Glossary. Includes answer key. (4 pages)

• Decode the Idiom: This 1-page worksheet features 12 quotations that feature idioms which Shakespeare invented: wear my heart on my sleeve, all that glitters is not gold, I have a charmed life, as good luck would have it, and more. Challenge students to identify the idiom by filling in the word missing from the quotation. Then have students explain the meaning of the idiom. Includes answer key. (2 pages)

• Blank Verse: A 2-page handout on the when and why Shakespeare employs blank verse (i.e. unrhymed iambic pentameter). This handout explains how blank verse emerged as a popular verse form as well as what distinguished Shakespeare's usage of blank verse. When and why do some of Shakespeare's characters break with the regular rhythms of blank verse? Why might some characters alternate between using verse and prose? (2 pages)

• Scansion Practice: Students learn to identify iambic pentameter by scanning 10 well-known quotations from Shakespeare's plays. Includes answer key. (4 pages)

• Quizzes on Meter (x2): The 2 quizzes on meter are designed to asses whether students are able to accurately scan Shakespearean lines. Each quiz features 10 quotations from Shakespeare's plays. Includes answer keys. (8 pages)

• Shakespearean Insult Generator: Shakespeare's characters are exceptionally creative in their elaboration of insults. Indeed, some scholars have suggested that the insults in Shakespeare's plays amount to their own education in wit. If your students are sufficiently mature, you could use this exercise to invite them to generate their own original Shakespearean insults. (2 pages)

The resource will download as a Zip folder which contains the entire 50-page unit in two separate formats: Word Doc *and* PDF. Because the Word Doc is fully EDITABLE, you'll be able to customize it to match your teaching style and/or the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access a PDF version of the full unit — which is easy to navigate and quick to print!

If you have questions about ANYTHING related to Shakespeare, please don't hesitate to get in touch! This unit was designed by a Ph.D. in English who has devoted over 20 years to studying Shakespeare — and who currently teaches a course called "Shakespeare's Masterpieces." I LOVE hearing from fellow teachers who share a passion for great literature. Wishing you an amazing experience with the Swan of Avon!

Happy teaching!

Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.

adamjernigan@gmail.com

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Feel free to check out these complete units on Shakespeare's masterpieces:

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Romeo and Juliet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Julius Caesar

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Macbeth

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Othello

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Hamlet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Much Ado About Nothing

DEEP DIVE into literature with Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell Tale Heart"

Perfect for Horror/Gothic Literature units in English

8 activities focusing on skills for fiction with this masterful text. Students will have the opportunity to practice comprehension, questioning the text, engage in class discussions, and respond.

What's Included:

1. Powerpoint Guide for each activity
2. Pre-reading activity to activate prior knowledge
3. Two Word Documents that allow students to form questions while reading, or make their own annotations (with the abridged text)
4. A guide to facilitate class discussions after reading
5. Summarizing activity and questions
6. Examining Story Elements page with plot diagram
7. Analyzing Characters practice
8. Inferencing
9. Constructed Responses

**All documents are in Word with a PDF - Also translated for Spanish speaking students - Answer Keys included (including sample responses for the constructed response)**

Depth not Breadth

The benefits of 'depth not breadth' are seen in many scholarly journals. When teachers & students spend more time with a text, they have more opportunities to interact and respond to literature.

• Deep Understanding: When students delve deeply into a text, they gain a thorough understanding of its themes, characters, and nuances. This deep engagement allows them to appreciate the complexities of literature, fostering a richer and more meaningful reading experience.
• Critical Thinking: Depth encourages critical thinking. Students learn to analyze, interpret, and evaluate texts, which enhances their ability to think critically about what they read. This skill is crucial not only for academic success but also for making informed decisions in everyday life.
• Skill Development: Engaging deeply with a few texts helps students develop essential literacy skills, such as close reading, analytical writing, and evidence-based argumentation. These skills are foundational for success in higher education and beyond.
• Connection and Retention: Students are more likely to form connections with the material and retain information when they study it in depth. This approach allows them to see the interconnectedness of themes and ideas, making the learning experience more cohesive and memorable.
• Personal Engagement: When students spend more time on a text, they have the opportunity to relate personally to the material, fostering a greater sense of engagement and motivation. Personal connections to literature can inspire a lifelong love of reading.
• Addressing Complexity: Many literary works are complex and require time to unpack fully. By focusing on depth, students can explore these complexities, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of literature's multifaceted nature.
• Application of Concepts: A deep dive into a text allows students to apply literary concepts and theories in a meaningful way. They can practice applying various analytical lenses, which deepens their understanding and prepares them for more advanced literary study.
• Quality Over Quantity: The quality of learning is often more important than the quantity. By focusing on a few key texts, teachers can ensure that students are engaging with high-quality literature and getting the most out of their reading experience.

This is a full unit plan for reading Lord of the Flies by William Golding through a choice of two different lenses: Psychology or Gender. You'll receive the full Unit Plan in a grid format, as well as every assignment for both lenses.

Students will be put in groups according to their chosen lens and will explore a number of resources pertaining to their lens. They'll complete a wide variety of assignments, including a Double Entry Journal, Socratic Seminar, Symbolism Word Splash and Explanation, Theme Formal Essay, and Characterization Creative Situational Writing. The directions and rubric are included for each assignment. Since it's in a Google Doc, it's all ready for you to post and have your students complete digitally, OR you can print it out and have then do it that way, too!

Please let me know if you have any questions! My students LOVED being in charge of their own learning by choosing how they would read the text and having all of the assignments laid out for them right from the beginning. Thanks for looking!

This 35-page product features a comprehensive literature guide for use while reading the novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers. Monster is such a fun book to teach students about the American justice system while bringing up many moral issues and thoughtful points for discussion. This packet provides an excellent basis for comprehension and vocabulary acquisition for Monster and encourages students to play along with the jury as they read. I am confident that it will increase your students' understanding of this spellbinding novel dramatically.

This student packet includes:

• Student cover page
• Thoughtful anticipation guide
• 30 "Legal Lingo" vocabulary terms
• 70 Comprehension questions
• 4 Pages of juror's notes
• Full answer key

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When I read Night with my students, our focus is how imagery contributes to the author’s purpose of examining how cruelty fuels dehumanization. This product gives you everything you need to track the imagery, check for understanding with 2 paragraph response prompts, and a final test. I’ve included many examples you can refer to as exemplars for the tracking chart, sample paragraph responses, and the Essential Question that you can hang on your board. The final test includes 10 rigorous multiple choice questions that require students to analyze Wiesel's imagery, as well as a final paragraph response question. A thorough answer key for the test is included as well.

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