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Versatile Lit Circle Packet for Any Novel 20 Engaging Activities for Grades 5-8
By TooBookedUp
Looking for a versatile resource that works with any fiction novel? This Lit Circle Packet is perfect for Upper Elementary and middle school students, offering a wide range of engaging activities designed to encourage deep analysis, creativity, and critical thinking, regardless of the novel being studied. Whether you're working on a class novel, independent reading, or small group book clubs, this resource provides a comprehensive approach to exploring literature.
What’s Included: This packet includes 20 flexible and meaningful activities that can be applied to any fiction text. From character analysis to creative writing, each activity is designed to help students engage with and understand the story on a deeper level.
Activities:
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
Use this Lit Circle Packet to foster a deeper understanding of any novel while encouraging meaningful discussion and creative expression in your classroom!
NEW! Geography: Christmas Cities & Towns Around the World Google Earth Activity
By Geography & Math Made Easy
This is a fun seasonal Christmas and Winter Holiday geography activity that students will find engaging and fun!
This is a great lesson for the week before Winter/Holiday Break. Students will take a Christmas journey around the world! If you need an activity for 1-2 days, this lesson is easy to modify to the time limitations you may have. Not only will they have fun, but they will be learning to work together to complete the tasks! Every moment is a teaching moment.
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This lesson takes students on a journey using Journey Cards to cities and towns around the world that have Christmas names. Students will work in teams and will use Google Earth Online to explore each location on the Journey Cards as well as practice plotting the absolute location of each location. Students will look at the location, the physical characteristics, and fun facts. Every moment is a teaching moment, even those days before the holiday break.
OBJECTIVES:
(1) The learner will plot the coordinates of towns with Christmas names on a coordinate plot map using latitude and longitude (Absolute Location).
(2) The learner will explore cities and towns around the world with Christmas and winter-themed names using Google Earth.
(3) The learner will identify the continent, hemisphere, physical features, and interesting physical or cultural facts related to each city or town.
(3) The learner will evaluate and compare the towns and cities' location, environment, and living conditions to determine where they would most and less likely live.
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Real-Life Math fun activities! Linear Equations Tasks and Linear Programming
By Daniel
Children will love this group of activities, as it applies to the Real world that we live in.
This resource (tasks with complete key) covers 5 different real-life applications of linear equations. They include filling a pool, taking a road trip, paying off debt, earning a salary and renting a car.
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Students will learn how to ...
The SAT and ACT tests contain many questions consisting of real-life equations such as the ones in this task card. It will be excellent preparation for these two tests. The task card will also enhance students' understanding of the use of equations and substitution in real life.
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AND, THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE! 16 skills all students must have.
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United States - Facts - Adapted Notes & Review
By Sign with me TOD
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This product was made for students to learn where the United States are located in the world. Students will learn the following vocabulary words in this product: continent, 6 regions in the United States - Northeast, Southeast, North Central, Rocky Mountain, Southwest, and Pacific Region. Relief maps, climate maps, temperature. thermometer, and moisture are reviewed.
The notes are adapted to meet your student's individual learning needs. After reviewing and discussing the notes, there is a review packet that goes through everything that was discussed in the notes. Students will complete fill in the blank questions using a key and answering short answer questions throughout the packet. Students can complete the review independently, with support, or it can be used as an assessment as well.
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Iroquois & Algonquian Native American Scavenger Hunt (No Prep!)
By Miss Yous Clues and Resources
This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that analyzes how Iroquois and Algonquian tribes interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures which is studied in the 4th grade curriculum under the following standards:
4.2 Native American groups, chiefly the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Algonquian-speaking groups, inhabited the region that became New York State. Native American Indians interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures.
4.2a Geographic factors often influenced locations of early settlements. People made use of the resources and the lands around them to meet their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter.
4.2b Native American groups developed specific patterns of organization and governance to manage their societies.
Students will compare and contrast the patterns of organization and governance of Native American groups such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Lenape, including matrilineal clan structure, decision-making processes, and record keeping, with a focus on local Native American groups.
4.2c Each Native American group developed a unique way of life with a shared set of customs, beliefs, and values.
This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, act as a treasure hunter to find the Moonstone Treasure from the attached fictional Iroquois folklore. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #6. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code. Once they have completed the scavenger hunt they will receive a half sheet of paper stating that they have successfully found the Moonstone!
This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!
Football Season Party Planning, Budget & Shopping - Life Skills - Special Ed
By FUNctional Academics Educator
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This is a NO PREP, print and go 15 page workbook!
This resource includes:
Level 1 – Dollar Amount - NO CHANGE (Ex. $12.00)
Level 2 – Dollar Amount – WITH CHANGE (Ex. $12.48)
A total of 28 different worksheets and 289 questions.
This resource is designed to help students understand and practice the budgeting and shopping process. Pictures of real food items are used as well as tags with prices as visuals. Students will identify how much is needed of a product, calculate multiple quantities, calculate the total cost and reflect on the purchases.
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Linear Equations Project | Solving Multi-Step Linear Equations Math Lab Project
By AbsoluteValueMath
This Solving Linear Equations Mystery Project will have your students excited to do Algebra! They will be solving 30 multi-step linear equations & 6 word problems involving linear equations. They will get 6 clue sheets with 6 questions on each sheet. The answer choice leftover is the answer to that part of the mystery. They will fill in a storyline with their clues to see the whole mystery come together!
This project is the perfect print and go activity! There is a rubric included and an answer key. Grading couldn't be more simple.
Check out my preview and video preview to see it being done in real life!
Topics Covered:
-Solving two step linear equations
-Solving multistep linear equations
-Solving linear equations with distribution
-Solving linear equations with fractions
-Solving linear equations with decimals
-Solving linear equations with word problems
What you get:
-What was stolen?
-Who took it?
-When did they take it?
-Where did they hide it?
-Who was their accomplice?
-Why did they take it?
A student workspace booklet
Fill in the blank storyline
Cover to decorate for your Mystery Project
Rubric
Answer Key
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Graphing and Writing Linear Equations
By Jennifer Allain
Use as homework or classwork!
Created to give a quick view of student understanding.
Matching Google Forms for each section.
Solving a linear equation with a table and graph.
Finding slope from a table, ordered pairs, and a graph.
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Area Model / Array Multiplication Differentiated Practice Worksheet BUNDLE!
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Are you looking for a resource to teach or reinforce Multiplication using Area Models/Arrays? Look no further! This resource includes 15 worksheet sets focusing on specific types of Area Model Problems to help you differentiate in your classroom. There are 60 total practice pages with 180 problems of varying difficulty. Use all of the pages, or differentiate based on the needs of your students!
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Science Enrichment Prompts Editable – Year Long Independent Projects
By Michellecurtis
Bring excitement and independent exploration into your science classroom with these 52 editable Science Enrichment Prompts! Perfect for fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and research skills, this resource allows students to dive into fascinating science topics like the Solar System, Marie Curie, Black Holes, and Paleontology. Each prompt is fully customizable, making it easy to tailor to your specific needs and grade level.
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Whether you are looking to challenge advanced learners or provide extra support for students needing more engagement, these science prompts make it easy to bring differentiated instruction to your classroom.
Math Calculator- TI-30XS Multiview, Fractions, Decimals TASK and TUTORIAL BUNDLE
By Daniel
This step by step Fractions and Decimals TUTORIAL AN TASK BUNDLE with images of the calculator and the relevant keys, guides students to independently become 100% comfortable with their calculator. The aim of BOTH is DIY for students. Print BOTH, hand it to students and watch them be able to ...
1. Enter regular fractions, mixed fractions and improper fractions
2. Easily switch between regular fractions, mixed fractions and improper fractions
3. Multiplying, dividing, adding and subtracting regular fractions, mixed fractions and improper fractions
4. Comfortably switch between regular fractions, mixed fractions, improper fractions and decimals.
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AND...
This calculator tutorial series addresses the challenge of a classroom full of students who have a variety of different calculators. The series contains eight of the most popular calculators used in US Middle Schools.
TI-30Xa, TI-30XIIS, TI-30XS Multiview, TI 34 Multiview, TI-36X Pro, Casio fx-300ES Plus, Casio fx-300MS Plus, Casio fx-300MS
Fractions, Decimals, Simplifying fractions, Adding fractions, Subtracting fractions, Dividing fractions, Multiplying fractions, Converting improper fractions to mixed fractions, Converting mixed fractions to improper fractions, Converting a fraction to a decimal, Converting a decimal to a fraction
When should students use a calculator in mathematics? When fluency with mathematical procedures without the help of a calculator are well established, students should be able to use calculators with more complex mathematical problems, real-life applications and calculations involving very large and small numbers.
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Meet Samantha 1904 - An American Girl - Reading Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
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This product covers comprehension question asked when students are reading the historical fiction book, Meet Samantha, 1904 - An American Girl. Students can work on the comprehension questions with 1:1 support, independently, or with help. Included with this product are comprehension questions - fill in the blank and short answer that relate directly with the movie Samantha: An American Girl Holiday. The questions asked in the 2nd half of this product also provide students the opportunity to compare and contrast the book and the movie with one another.
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Iroquois & Algonquian Escape Room with Close Reading Article (No Prep!)
By Miss Yous Clues and Resources
Looking for an exciting way to teach your students about the Iroquois and Algonquian tribes? This Iroquois and Algonquian Close Reading Escape Room is the perfect blend of social studies content, close reading, and gamified learning! In this activity, students will explore the civilizations through an engaging close reading article and four unique challenges.
Overview of the Activity: Students begin by reading a two-page informational passage that explains different aspects of each of the civilizations, (who the Iroquois and Algonquian tribes are, aspects of their daily lives, how they interacted with their environment, as well as similarities and differences between their cultures.). The article includes essential vocabulary like confederacy, longhouse, wigwam, and council, providing a solid foundation for students before they tackle the four interactive challenges.
Each challenge targets a different skill:
For each correct answer, students receive a clue—a one-digit number. After completing all four challenges, students use their numbers to solve a final puzzle and “escape” the room.
**Why Use Close Reading?:**Close reading is an instructional approach that encourages students to carefully analyze and interpret a text. In this escape room, students must return to the passage multiple times to find the answers to the questions, helping them:
Benefits of Gamified Learning: Using an escape room format transforms a traditional lesson into an adventure! Students love the thrill of solving puzzles, working together, and completing challenges, which boosts their engagement and motivation. Here’s why gamified learning is a hit in the classroom:
**Perfect for Social Studies and Literacy Integration:**This escape room seamlessly integrates social studies content with reading comprehension, making it a powerful resource for interdisciplinary learning. While students strengthen their understanding of the Iroquois and Algonquian Native American tribes, they’re also developing literacy skills by interpreting information, analyzing key details, and practicing vocabulary.
This is a escape room uses gamified challenges and is based on how Iroquois and Algonquian tribes interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures which is studied in the 4th grade curriculum under the following standards:
4.2 Native American groups, chiefly the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Algonquian-speaking groups, inhabited the region that became New York State. Native American Indians interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures.
4.2a Geographic factors often influenced locations of early settlements. People made use of the resources and the lands around them to meet their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter.
4.2b Native American groups developed specific patterns of organization and governance to manage their societies.
Students will compare and contrast the patterns of organization and governance of Native American groups such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Lenape, including matrilineal clan structure, decision-making processes, and record keeping, with a focus on local Native American groups.
4.2c Each Native American group developed a unique way of life with a shared set of customs, beliefs, and values.
If you want a fun, engaging way to challenge your students, this Iroquois & Algonquian Escape Room is sure to captivate their attention while reinforcing key learning objectives.
Snow Day Planning, Budget & Shopping - Life Skills - Special Ed
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Thank you for your interest in my product!!
This is a NO PREP, print and go workbook!
This resource includes:
Level 1 – Dollar UP Amount - NO CHANGE (Ex. $3.00)
Level 2 – Exact Retail Amount - Dollar Amounts WITH change (Ex. $2.48)
A total of 26 different worksheets and 260 questions.
This resource is designed to help students understand and practice the budgeting and shopping process. Pictures of real food items are used as well as tags with prices as visuals. Students will identify how much is needed of a product, calculate multiple quantities, calculate the total cost and reflect on the purchases.
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5.OA.1 BUNDLE! Order of Operations with No Exponents
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students master Order of Operations (no exponents)? Look no further! This bundle has everything you need to help your students be successful in mastering Order of Operations.
What's included:
Geography Map Types Reading & Activities 4th 5th 6th Grades Social Studies
By The Magical Avocado
Understanding geography and types of maps is critical in social science classes! This activity includes reading and answering prompts, cut and paste, maze activity, matching quiz, and teacher guide. Perfect for upper elementary (4th, 5th, and 6th grade), this resource is ready to print and use. Great for a first week of class, substitute plans, centers, and refreshing geography information.
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This activity includes the following map types:
Math Calculator- TI-30Xa Calc Fractions and Decimals TASK and TUTORIAL BUNDLE
By Daniel
This step by step Fractions and Decimals TASK AND TUTORIAL BUNDLE, with images of the calculator and the relevant keys, guides students to independently become 100% comfortable with their calculator. The aim of BOTH is DIY for students. Print BOTH, hand it to students and watch them be able to ...
1. Enter regular fractions, mixed fractions and improper fractions
2. Easily switch between regular fractions, mixed fractions and improper fractions
3. Multiplying, dividing, adding and subtracting regular fractions, mixed fractions and improper fractions
4. Comfortably switch between regular fractions, mixed fractions, improper fractions and decimals.
If you want to look at the other functions of the TI-30Xa Calculator, they are also listed here as bundles! You can view them here... there are 2 of them:
AND...
This calculator tutorial series addresses the challenge of a classroom full of students who have a variety of different calculators. The series contains eight of the most popular calculators used in US Middle Schools.
TI-30Xa, TI-30XIIS, TI-30XS Multiview, TI 34 Multiview, TI-36X Pro, Casio fx-300ES Plus, Casio fx-300MS Plus, Casio fx-300MS
Fractions, Decimals, Simplifying fractions, Adding fractions, Subtracting fractions, Dividing fractions, Multiplying fractions, Converting improper fractions to mixed fractions, Converting mixed fractions to improper fractions, Converting a fraction to a decimal, Converting a decimal to a fraction
When should students use a calculator in mathematics? When fluency with mathematical procedures without the help of a calculator are well established, students should be able to use calculators with more complex mathematical problems, real-life applications and calculations involving very large and small numbers.
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Learning English for Spanish Speakers Book 3 - Intermediate/Advanced
By Blooming Through High School
***Get all three books in the bundle!***A workbook for intermediate and advanced Spanish speaking English Language Learners to extend their knowledge of the English language and practice. 95 pages for your students to use as in-class practice, homework or as independent activities.
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Modern Era (1991+) BUNDLE - 4 Paragraph/5 Question Reading Assignment ESOL
By Quick Assignment Central
This bundle features six engaging assignments, each exploring key themes from this important era in U.S. history.
Designed for 7th-grade students, these activities are thoughtfully crafted to enhance learning and comprehension.
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Halloween Escape Room (Origins, Symbols and Traditions)
By Miss Yous Clues and Resources
This engaging Halloween escape room activity combines the thrill of gamified learning with important close reading skills. Students start by reading an informative passage, which they will refer back to while completing four unique challenges. Each challenge emphasizes a different close reading skill:
As students complete each task, they collect a one-digit number. Once they have all four digits, they solve the final puzzle to complete the escape room!
Designed to keep students excited and focused, this activity encourages critical thinking and close reading practice in a fun, interactive way. This versatile resource is perfect for independent work, group activities, or engaging early finishers, helping reinforce reading comprehension and critical thinking while embracing the spooky holiday theme.
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