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ELA - Writers' Workshop Set-up, 1st 20 days (Grades 4-8)

By Amanda G

Back to School MUST have resource!

Twenty day introduction to writers' workshop in the middle grades.

From going through the rules of the workshop, to editing vs. conferencing, to the different genre of writing. Everything is covered or introduced in this twenty day plan.

This package includes detailed lessons, BLMs, posters and teacher prompts. NOW INCLUDES: a digital presentation

Although this is intended for use when the school year begins, it can easily be used at any point throughout the year to teach different aspects that are covered.

What people are saying:

  • Just started using this - it was very helpful in planning my first few weeks of writing! (Marynelle V)
  • First year teacher these resources have been more than helpful thank you so much!!!!! (Peter H)
  • Such a time saver! Thank you! (Tina M)

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English Language Arts
Writing
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Christmas Reading Comprehension Escape Room Inference Plot Clues 3rd 4th 5th 6th

By Magen Crim

Are you looking for a fun and educational activity to bring the magic of Christmas into your classroom? The Christmas Reading Comprehension Escape Room is just what you need! Four unique reading comprehension challenges that focus on making inferences, character analysis, context clues, and elements of plot. Designed for students in grades 3-6, this engaging resource combines holiday excitement with critical reading practice. Your students will help Santa recover his missing star by solving puzzles and challenges that build essential reading skills—all while having a blast!

➡️ What’s It All About?

This festive escape room features four unique reading comprehension challenges that will get your students thinking critically and working together to save the day. Each task focuses on an important skill:

  • Making Inferences: Students read between the lines to find clues and draw conclusions.
  • Character Analysis: They’ll explore characters’ traits and motivations to uncover key details.
  • Using Context Clues: Tough vocabulary? No problem! Students will learn to decode tricky words by examining the surrounding text.
  • Plot Comprehension: From the introduction to the resolution, they’ll piece together the sequence of events to unlock the next clue.

Every challenge is tied to TEKS standards, making it both fun and academically meaningful. Plus, the question formats mimic those on the STAAR assessments, so it’s a great way to prepare students for testing season without them even realizing it.

➡️ Here’s what’s included:

  • Easy Prep Materials: Print-and-go worksheets that make set-up simple and stress-free.
  • Built-in Decoder: A fun twist that adds a layer of mystery to every task.
  • Clear Instructions: Step-by-step guidance to help you implement the activity smoothly, even if you’re new to escape rooms.
  • Group or Individual Options: Let students work independently or in teams, depending on your classroom needs.

➡️ Suggested Classroom Use

  • As a whole-class activity, fostering collaboration and a sense of holiday fun.
  • In small literacy groups for targeted practice on specific skills.
  • As a test prep tool, giving students hands-on experience with STAAR-style questions.
  • For differentiated instruction, customizing tasks for various reading levels.

➡️ Benefits

  1. Encourages Active Learning: Students move, interact, and think critically.
  2. Boosts Engagement: Gamified elements make comprehension exciting.
  3. Supports Differentiation: Flexible setup works for individuals, pairs, or groups.
  4. Reinforces Key Skills: Focuses on mastering reading comprehension skills. 
  5. Saves Time for Teachers: Ready-to-use materials make lesson planning simple.

Enhance learning, inspire students, and create memorable classroom moments with an Escape Room!

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English Language Arts
Reading
Reading Strategies
$4.99
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Show, Don’t Tell Descriptive Writing Pack | PPT, Google Slides & Worksheets

By Jennifer Nguyen

**Transform Writing with “Show, Don’t Tell” Lessons
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Bring your students’ stories to life with this Show, Don’t Tell Resource Pack, perfect for Grades 3-6. Featuring engaging presentations, interactive worksheets, and Google Slides/PowerPoint, it teaches vivid, descriptive writing. Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and the UK National Curriculum, this pack saves time with ready-to-use materials for all abilities.


What’s Included?
✏️ Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer Keys, PDF Slides
Digital Content: Part-Editable Google Slides/PowerPoint


What’s Inside?
✔️ 20 pg PowerPoint/Google Slides
✔️ 6 Worksheets
✔️ Teacher & Student Directions
✔️ Learning Objectives & Success Criteria
✔️ Lesson Route

✔️ Answer Key & Tips 


Why You’ll Love This Resource:
✏️ No Prep 

✏️Print and Go

✏️ Cross-Curricular 

✏️ Classroom-Tested

✏️ Aligned with Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.


When to Use This Resource:
✅ Literacy Lessons (1-2 hour lessons)
✅ Sub Plans
✅ Writing Review Sessions


What Do You Need?

✏️ Pencils

✏️ Computer 

✏️ Projector for slides (Slides are in PowerPoint format and can be uploaded to Google Drive to open as Google Slides)


Skills Used:

✔️Descriptive Writing: Show, don’t tell techniques

✔️Creative Writing: Use sensory details

✔️Reading: Analyze descriptive language

✔️Vocabulary: Expand word choice

✔️Critical Thinking: Revise narratives

✔️Independent Learning: Self-guided tasks


Curriculum Alignment

Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

  • W.4.3: Write narratives using effective techniques, descriptive details, and clear sequences.
  • RL.4.4: Analyze the meaning and tone of words and phrases, including descriptive language.
  • L.5.5: Understand and apply figurative language and nuanced word meanings.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

  • 110.5(b)(10)(D): Understand how imagery, sensory language, and figurative language enhance texts.
  • 110.5(b)(20)(A): Compose narratives with vivid, engaging descriptions.

UK National Curriculum (Years 3-6):

  • Writing Composition: Develop descriptive writing using vivid vocabulary and grammar choices.
  • Reading Comprehension: Evaluate how descriptive and figurative language creates meaning and effect.

Bonus Benefits:
✅ Boosts creativity
✅ Builds confidence
✅ Proven classroom success


Extra Perks:
Earn TeachShare Credits: Leave a review to earn credits for future purchases.
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  • Sensory Writing Slides & Worksheets
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Inspire your students to write with confidence and flair. Grab this versatile, high-quality resource today!

English Language Arts
Creative Writing
Writing
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Character Supports | Animal Farm | Digital and Physical

By That German English Teacher

Help your students keep track of all the animals in Aimal Farm! Revolutionize your literature classroom with the interactive Google Slides, designed to engage middle and high school students in deeply exploring George Orwell's classic allegory. Print the pennants to display in your classroom as easy, quick visual reminders! This versatile and comprehensive resource empowers students to track character development, analyze critical quotes, and delve into the symbolic representation of animals in the story, all while fostering critical thinking and visual literacy skills.


Key Components:

  1. Google Slides Character Tracking: Dive into the world of Animal Farm with the Google Slides activity. Students can track characters, collect relevant quotes, and identify the symbolic representations of each animal. This interactive platform encourages active engagement and deeper comprehension of the text.
  2. Classroom Pennants Display: The printable pennants bring the characters of Animal Farm to life in your classroom. They serve as visual reminders of the characters and their evolving roles in the narrative. As the story progresses, students can add new characteristics to the pennants, creating a dynamic and interactive display.
  3. Add Characteristics: Both options come with additional icons and images that students can add to their Google Slides, or the teacher can add to the pennants. These support learners as they follow the story and learn what happens to the animals.

Why Choose Our Animal Farm Character Tracking Resource?

  • Engaging and Interactive Learning: Capture students' interest with interactive Google Slides activities that promote active participation and deeper engagement with the text.

  • Visual Representation of Character Development: Foster visual literacy skills by allowing students to visually represent character traits and symbolic representations, enhancing their understanding of character development and symbolism in literature.

  • Flexible: Adapt the resource to suit your classroom needs and teaching style, whether through virtual instruction or in-person displays.

  • Comprehensive and Versatile: Address multiple learning objectives, including character analysis, textual evidence collection, and symbolic interpretation, in one comprehensive resource.

English Language Arts
Close Reading
Literature
$4.99
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Sensory Writing: Descriptive Language Slides & Worksheets for Grades 3-6

By Jennifer Nguyen

Bring Writing to Life with Sensory Descriptive Writing for Grades 3-6

This Sensory Descriptive Writing Pack is perfect for developing students' descriptive writing skills by exploring the five senses. Ideal for Grades 3-6, this resource helps students create vivid, sensory-rich writing through activities that use sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to enhance storytelling. With ready-to-use materials that align with Common Core, TEKS, and the UK National Curriculum, this resource offers a complete toolkit for teaching descriptive writing.


What’s Included?
✏️ Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer Keys, PDF Slides

Digital Materials: Non-Editable Google Slides/PowerPoint, Audio clip   


What’s Inside?

✔️ 20 page PowerPoint/Google Slides
✔️ 8 Worksheets

✔️ Visual Aid

✔️ Audio clip  
✔️ Teacher & Student Directions
✔️ Learning Objectives & Success Criteria
✔️ Lesson Route

✔️ Answer Key & Tips 


Why Teachers Love This Resource:
✏️ No Prep
✏️Print and Go
✏️ Versatile Use
✏️ Classroom-Tested
✏️ Aligned with Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.


When to Use This Resource:
Literacy Lessons (1-2 hour sessions)

Creative Writing Workshops
Review 
Sub Plans


What Do You Need?

✏️ Pencils

✏️ Computer with speakers

✏️ Projector for slides (Slides are in PowerPoint format and can be uploaded to Google Drive to open as Google Slides)


Skills Focused:
✔️ Descriptive Writing

✔️ Creative Writing

✔️ Critical Thinking
✔️ Independent Learning


Curriculum Alignment
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

  • W.3.3-W.6.3: Write narratives using descriptive details and sensory language.

  • W.3.4-W.6.4: Produce clear, task-appropriate writing.

  • L.3.5-L.6.5: Use figurative language to enrich descriptions.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

§110.5-§110.8 (Grades 3-6)

  • (b)(12)(A-D): Develop literary texts using sensory details.

  • (b)(10)(D): Edit drafts to improve sentence structure and conventions.

  • (b)(11)(C): Revise drafts to enhance style, word choice, and sentence variety.

UK National Curriculum (Years 3-6)

  • Plan, draft, and edit writing with sensory and descriptive language to develop settings, characters, and atmosphere.
  • Improve vocabulary and sentence structure for enhanced writing quality.

Bonus Benefits:
✅ Boosts creativity

Builds Confidence
Classroom Success


Extra Perks

⭐ Earn TeachShare Credits:  Leave a review and get credits for future purchases.

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  • Show, Don't Tell Slides & Worksheets
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  • Figurative Language Resource Pack

Engage your students with a resource that brings their writing to life—grab this sensory descriptive writing pack today!

English Language Arts
Creative Writing
Writing
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Printable Autumn Turkey Reading Comprehension Passages with Answers

By The Students Palace

Explore the world of turkeys with this engaging printable reading comprehension passage. Discover the fascinating life cycle of these birds, from hatching as eggs to reaching adulthood. Test your knowledge with comprehension questions and check your understanding with provided answers. Perfect for young learners and nature enthusiasts."

Feel free to let us know how we're doing in the Ratings & Comments section.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

  • 30 Pages

  • ( PDF + PNG )

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

  • High-resolution images

  • Unlimited prints

  • Great for kids, boys and girls

NOTE

  • This is a digital item.

  • No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

  • No refunds as this is a digital product.

English Language Arts
Reading Strategies
Thanksgiving
$4.99
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Veterans Day Activity Patriotic Remembrance and Reflection for History or ELA

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn about Veterans Day? Do you struggle to find an activity to support your students in improving their research skills? Then download this no prep Veterans Day Activity a Patriotic Research WebQuest!

This individual or team-building activity leads students on an exploration of the internet. Your students will learn about this holiday's history, events, people, military branches, and more! Some questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to uncover. This WebQuest can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Great for homework, small group activities, sub plans, and virtual learning.

This resource includes:

  • Multi-question WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, and ready to go!
  • Reflection questions
  • Instructions & Answer Key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Website evaluation form
  • Terms of Use

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Social Studies - History
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Back to School First Day of School Activity Getting To Know You Middle School

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Are you looking for the perfect classroom community game for your students?? Do you want to engage students and motivate them to get involved? Then download this Back to School or First Day of School Activity for Middle School! Well suited for classroom parties, community building, or team building, this can be played throughout the year! Entirely online and no prep! All the "Truths" and "Challenges" are appropriate for students ages 7-adult. No supplies needed! There are 3 Rounds to the game and each round gets a little more challenging. This is a fun game that your students will be begging you to play often! I know - my students beg me for this game!

TRUTH:

  • "Would you rather have a foot long nose or a foot long tongue?"
  • "If you could ask your pet any 3 questions, what would you ask them?", and many more!

CHALLENGE:

  • "Try to say your full name while holding your tongue between your fingers!"
  • "For the next minute, do NOT smile, while everyone tries to make you smiles!" and many more!

This Resource Includes

  • 24 virtual TRUTH Cards
  • 24 virtual CHALLENGE Cards
  • Simple instructions for each round
  • Fun & laughs included!!

Why this resource?

  • This resource can be played repeatedly. The same game, same students, different days/parties. Kids will be you to play this activity!
  • Builds community as students have fun learning silly things about each other
  • Great for all ages 4-adult.

Be sure to check out the original activity here (with all different questions/challenges!): Community Building Activity Truth or Challenge Version #2

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For All Subjects
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Christmas Activity WEBQUEST Middle School English or History

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to make learning about Christmas fun and engaging? Do you want to motivate your students to practice their skills in analyzing informational text, close reading, or research? Then download this Christmas Activity WEBQUEST Middle School ELA and Social Studies! This is an entertaining activity that motivates students to explore this holiday's traditions, customs, facts, and more!

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

Ways to Use This Resource:

  • Full Class Activity
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Homework
  • Extra Credit
  • Substitute Plan
  • ... and more!

This Resource Includes:

  • Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
  • Reflection Questions
  • Instructions & Answer Key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Website evaluation form
  • Terms of Use

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Holidays/Seasonal
Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa
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Black History Month Activity WebQuest for Independent Work and Research

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to help your students learn about African American achievements? Are you struggling to find an engaging activity where they can practice their research skills? Then download this no prep and editable Black History Month Activity WebQuest for Independent Work and Research! This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about achievements in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more. This research activity is perfect for Black History Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

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

Ways to Use This Resource:

  • Full Class Activity
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Homework
  • Extra Credit
  • Substitute Plan
  • ... and more!

This resource includes:

  • WebQuest/scavenger hunt (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, ready to go!
  • An editable version of the WebQuest
  • Instructions, reflection questions, and an answer key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Website evaluation form
  • Terms of Use

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Autism Acceptance Month Activity WebQuest

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to make learning about autism engaging? Are you struggling to find an appropriate no prep activity? Do you lack the background knowledge to teach on autism awareness? Then download this Autism Acceptance Month Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about autism spectrum disorder and its terms, as well as the challenges and strengths of those with autism. Students will also learn about famous people with autism and reflect on what they've learned. This WebQuest is perfect for Autism Awareness Month, Neurodiversity Celebration Week, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!

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

Ways to Use This Resource:

  • Full Class Activity
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Homework
  • Extra Credit
  • Substitute Plan
  • ... and more!

This Resource Includes:

  • Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
  • Reflection Questions
  • Answer Key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Instructions
  • Terms of Use

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Bundle Natural Disasters Environmental Activities and a Research WebQuest

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you need an engaging current event activity about the environment? Do you want to motivate your students to learn? Then download this Bundle Natural Disasters Environmental Activities and a Research WebQuest! Your students will learn about volcanoes, hurricanes, solar flares, hail, storms, lightning, floods, and a variety of other naturally occurring events.

WEBQUEST

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

3 TRIVIA GAMES

Students will enjoy answering multiple-choice questions with these three unique trivia games for small groups or the whole class. Students will learn about the causes, facts, and figures of various natural disasters. Great for an attention-getter, brain break, engaging opener, or built into your lesson plans!

A handout of questions is included to use as quiet seat work!

This resource includes:

  • Multi-part question WebQuest/scavenger hunt The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, and ready to go! Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • 40 unique trivia questions
  • HANDOUT of the questions (for quiet seat work)
  • Instructions & Answer Key
  • Website evaluation form
  • Terms of Use

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Bundle Day of the Dead Activity and a Día de los Muertos Bulletin Board Set

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to make learning about Día de los Muertos fun? Do you want to motivate your students to learn about other cultures? Then download this Bundle Day of the Dead Activity and a Día de los Muertos Bulletin Board Set!

Your students will learn the history and traditions of this holiday with the WebQuest. Your classroom will look festive with these no prep print-and-hang posters! Well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom, this is all you need to celebrate this holiday!

WEBQUEST: The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

BULLETIN BOARD: Great for middle and high school, these no-prep, print-and-hang posters will be the perfect touch to your festivities.

Quotes included:

  • The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity. ~Seneca
  • On this holiday, light a candle to remember the memories of all the wonderful people in your life. ~Unknown
  • The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living. ~Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • And many MORE!

This resource includes:

  • Multi-step question WebQuest/scavenger hunt
  • Answer Key with links
  • Website evaluation form
  • 11 8.5 X 11 posters - Each poster has a unique quote celebrating this holiday
  • Terms of Use

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Bundle LGBTQ History or Pride Month Activities for Middle School ELA

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you want to engage your students and motivate them to learn? Then download my Bundle LGBTQ History or Pride Month Activity! Your students will thoroughly enjoy learning about the LGBTQ community and history with these fun activities!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about the LGBTQ+ community's history, people, and more! This WebQuest is perfect for Pride Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!

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

TRIVIA GAMES

These individual or team-building activities include questions on LGBTQ history, people, places, and events, allowing students to deepen their understanding of this often-overlooked community.

Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans! This engaging resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

This resource includes:

  • 50+ multiple-choice trivia questions
  • Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
  • Reflection Questions
  • Instructions & Answer Key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Handout without answers
  • Terms of Use

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Are you looking to engage your students in learning about Judaism? Do you want to support diversity in your classroom? Then download this Bundle Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Research Activity WebQuest and Games!

WebQuest

With this WebQuest, students will research and learn about the history, traditions and customs, greetings, the shofar, Days of Awe, the Book of Life, and more. Students will finish this activity with a deeper understanding of these Jewish holidays. Some research questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers.

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

3 Trivia Games

Students will learn about the history, culture, traditions, and more of this holiday. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans!

This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

Ways to Use This Resource:

  • Full Class Activity
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  • Substitute Plan
  • ... and more!

This Resource Includes:

  • Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
  • Reflection Questions
  • Instructions & Answer Key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Multiple-choice questions
  • Instructions for 2 games
  • Handout without answers
  • Terms of Use

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Do you need an engaging activity to motivate your students to learn about Labor Day? Then download this Bundle Labor Day Activities for Middle School ELA or Social Studies!

WEBQUEST

With this WebQuest, students will research this holiday's history, traditions, labor activists, salaries, food, fun, reflections, and more! Some research questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers.

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

THREE TRIVIA GAMES

These small group or full class activities can be used as an engaging opener, sub plans, or built into your lesson plans. This resource comes with 35 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

Question Examples:

  • Which state was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day? (Oregon)
  • Approximately how many hours will the average American work over the course of their life? (90,000)
  • In what year did Labor Day become an official federal holiday? (1894)

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  • ... and more!

This Resource Includes:

  • Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Reflection Questions
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  • 35 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
  • Terms of Use

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Do you want your students engaged in the writing process? Do your students struggle to find something to write about? Then download this Creative Writing Prompts BUNDLE! Perfect for the ELL or language arts class, these 100+ unique picture prompts can be used as a warm-up, homework, independent writing projects, or as a fun way for students to practice specific writing skills (grammar, editing, voice, organization, etc.).

THIS RESOURCE CONTAINS:

  • 25+ photo writing prompts with a FANTASY theme

  • 30+ photo writing prompts with PEOPLE

  • 45 photo writing prompts with ANIMALS

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    • In color with borders
    • In color without borders
    • Black-and-white with borders
    • Black-and-white without borders
  • Additional writing sheets

  • 2 pre-writing worksheets to help students organize their thoughts

  • A grading rubric

  • A writing checklist to assist students in editing their work 

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Do you want to make learning about Hanukkah FUN? Do you want your students to improve their research skills and be engaged? Then download this Hanukkah Activity Bundle - Trivia Games! Well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom, and perfect for individuals and teams, your students will learn this holiday's history and traditions. A handout of the trivia questions is included to be used as quiet seat work, as homework, or as emergency sub plans.

Trivia Games:

This resource comes with 30+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Each game has the typical gameplay AND speed rounds to reinforce what they have learned. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in their seats or on the floor.

WebQuest:

This is all you need to celebrate Hanukkah! Your students will learn about the history, traditions, facts, food, and fun of Hanukkah with this WebQuest. Some questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers. This WebQuest comes in both digital and in-person form and can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups.

Ways to Use This Resource:

  • Full Class Activity
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  • ... and more!

This Resource Includes:

  • 30+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions (with answers)
  • The same questions in True/False format for speed rounds
  • Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
  • A handout of the trivia questions is included to be used as quiet seat work, as homework, or as emergency sub plans.
  • 20-question WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (including 2 reflection questions)
  • Instructions for use
  • Detailed answer key with active links to online answers
  • Terms of Use

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Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you struggle to find ways to teach about global cultures? Then download this Bundle Diwali and Hinduism Activities Global Cultures and Religions WebQuests! These two WebQuests will support you and your students as you learn about India together!

These WebQuests are perfect for learning about India, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more! You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Diwali WebQuest: This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, facts, legends, traditions, and more of this Indian holiday.

Hinduism WebQuest: Students will learn about Brahma, Vishnu, & Shiva, texts & tenets, deities, beliefs, holidays, & MORE!

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  • 2 Multi-step Question WebQuests (Print + Digital Formats)
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  • Instructions & Answer Key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Website evaluation form (to assess the appropriateness of websites as a few of the questions direct students to locate their own website).
  • Terms of Use

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Looking for a powerful way to celebrate diversity and support an inclusive classroom? These thoughtfully designed resources provide your students with a deep understanding of Native American cultures, history, and beliefs. When you download this Bundle Native American Heritage Month Activity with a Bulletin Board Set, your students will be motivated and engaged in learning with 3 interactive games. Additionally, these stunning 8.5" X 11" posters are perfect for classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations and are a beautiful addition to any class.

A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

TRIVIA GAMES

These three games are suitable for individuals, small groups, or for whole-class activities. With 35+ interesting facts, each game has a regular round and a speed round to help students remember the information they learn. A handout of questions is included to use as quiet seat work!

BULLETIN BOARD

These 14 inspirational quotes by Native Americans are perfect for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous Peoples' Day! For classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations, they are a beautiful addition to any class. From Cherokee, Duwamish, Nez Perce, Hopi and others, these quotes will surely resonate with your middle and high school students.

Quotes included in this set:

  • ”Humans merely share the earth. We can only protect the land, not own it.” ~Duwamish
  • "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” ~Dakota
  • ”It is no longer good enough to cry peace, we must act peace, live peace and live in peace.” ~Shenandoah 
  • And many more!

To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!

Resources included in this purchase:

  • 35+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
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  • Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
  • 14 unique quotes by Native American and Indigenous People
  • 3 different "Title" posters
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