Halloween Create Your Own Urban Legend Grades 6-8 Research, Writing, Creating
By TooBookedUp
Ready to bring some mystery and creativity to your classroom? This 3-day, interdisciplinary resource will have your students crafting their very own urban legends, exploring local landmarks, developing spine-tingling characters, and writing them up as breaking news! Perfect for grades 6-8, this resource integrates creative writing, social studies, and critical thinking. Your students will love diving into the unknown while meeting CCSS standards.
This Urban Legend Resource Includes:
Guided Notes on Urban Legends – Introduce students to the eerie world of urban legends, from famous creatures like Bigfoot to local mysteries.
Haunted Local Landmark Activity – Students will brainstorm and research a spooky local landmark and use it as the setting for their urban legend.
Character or Creature Development Worksheet – Students create mysterious, frightening characters that are sure to haunt their classmates’ imaginations!
Urban Legend Newspaper Template – Students write their urban legend as a two-page newspaper article, including eyewitness accounts, historical background, and more!
Peer Editing and Sharing – Encourage collaboration and feedback as students swap stories and offer critiques.
Why You’ll Love It:
3-Day Lesson Plan Breakdown:
Checklist of Benefits: ✅ Fun, spooky, and high-engagement content
✅ 3-day interdisciplinary lesson plan
✅ Perfect for creative writing and local history
✅ CCSS-aligned
✅ Collaborative and student-centered activities
✅ Ready-to-use worksheets and templates
✅ Ideal for grades 6-8
Don’t let this resource disappear into the shadows! Grab your urban legend writing kit today and bring a mysterious and fun writing experience to your classroom!
Book Study & Report Project | Reading Comprehension | What Was The Ice Age?
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
If you want to explore non-fiction text structures for reading comprehension, this "What Was the Ice Age?" book report and book study project digital product for 3rd and 4th-grade students is perfect. It enhances non-fiction reading comprehension, book study, and report writing skills!
This resource includes:
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NOTE: You need a (free) Google account to access the digital lesson, and you will need access to the book "What Was The Ice Age?" to complete the digital and printable activities.
Students will dive into the historical context of the ice age, gaining a deeper understanding of this significant event in world history. The digital lesson guides students through key facts, timelines, and the impact of these events.
How to use this resource:
The printable PDF book report flip book template provides creative book report ideas, such as summarizing the events, using critical thinking skills, and creating a timeline. It can be used with any non-fiction book. Students will also use a book review template to evaluate the ice age's significance. Overall, this project offers an engaging way for students to explore non-fiction text structures while learning about a crucial event in history.
The non-fiction book report flip book pages include:
✏book title info
✏rating & review
✏vocabulary
✏facts
✏text ideas
✏series of events
✏making life connections
✏what I learned
✏questions I have
✏setting & subject
✏interesting event
✏important event
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Chapter Skit Assignment and Slide Presentation for Any Novel
By Nemos Nook
This is always a favorite activity in my classroom and allows students to show off their performance skills as well as critically think about events in the novel. Along with preparing a skit, students will also need to prepare a slide show demonstrating their understanding of events in the chapter based on certain criteria. Rubric included.
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(FR) PBL/ABP - MON ESPÈCE EN VOIE DE DISPARITION
By French Made Fun!
Cette ressource contient tout ce dont vous et vos étudiants avez besoin pour effectuer efficacement des recherches, prendre des notes, créer une infographie et organiser et exécuter des présentations orales. Il comprend même un projet artistique sur la création d'une mosaïque d'une espèce en voie de disparition.
Il est complet avec tous les critères de réussite et rubriques, les auto-évaluations et les organisateurs graphiques pour les aider à rester sur la bonne voie. Deux compréhensions écrites sont également incluses!
Si vous enseignez en ligne ou prévoyez d'utiliser cette ressource en ligne, il existe des versions modifiables et imprimables de chaque organisateur graphique ainsi que le modèle d'infographie afin qu'ils puissent être facilement complétés sur Google Classroom ou Teams.
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Mae Jemison Biography Reading Comprehension Research- Womens Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
This is an informational newsletter about Dr. Mae Jemison as a Black Changemaker and as an American symbol as an astronaut. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month or Women's history month.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!
Information on...
- Early Life
- Career
- Interesting Facts
- Influences/Accomplishments
Black History Month Flip Book | Close Reading & Writing Activity | Middle School
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for a fun Black History Month project? This interactive Civil Rights Movement Flip Book activity featuring Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr. is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. Perfect for celebrating Black History Month in your classroom.
Students will read the article titled "Icons of the Civil Rights Movement" which honors four important historical figures of Black History. After reading, students will construct a flipbook and answer a reading comprehension question about each figure. All answers can be found in the article! After that, students may color their flip books and present to a partner. This truly is an all-in-one activity!
Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!
Geared toward Upper Elementary, Middle and High School students.
Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull this sheet out as students return from break for an easy and engaging activity. This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and go!
This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, but it only requires 1 sheet for the entire flip book!
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THE LOVE SONG ANALYSIS [ASSIGNMENTS & PROJECTS] [MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL EDITION]
By Richard B Williams
Are you stumped about what to do with your students for Valentine's Day? Don't worry about it! Let them analyze LOVE songs!
The LOVE Song Analysis& Projects RESOURCE for middle and high schoolers can be used for one day, one week, or up to a month or unit of love and adds excitement for them, even if they don't have a "boo" or "bae."
This EDITABLE resource has 9 PROJECTS and assignments, a whopping 25 popular love songs with videos, lyrics provided to display on your Promethean OR for annotations, and a general set of questions for you to tailor to your situation. Check this out!
THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:
1. 25 POPULAR MULTI-GENRE LOVE SONGS for analysis!
2. Over 100+ Discussion Questions,
3. 9 Projects/Assignments
4. Variety of Genres
5. Multi-Love-Related Themes (Endless, break up, reserved types of themes)
6. LYRICS links for each song provided and more
Some SONGS INCLUDED:
1. Beyonce's "Love on Top"
2. The Beatles' "I Wanna Hold Your Hand"
3. Selena Gomez's "Lose You to Love Me"
4. No Doubt's "Don't Speak"
5. Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me"
6. Tevin Campbell's "Can We Talk?"
7. Lionel Richie & Diana Ross' "Endless Love"
8. Usher's "Burn"
9. Brandy & Monica's "The Boy is Mine"
10. Ed Sheeran's "Perfect"
and 15 other Popular LOVE songs
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Halloween Creature Buddies Set # 2 - (Mummy, Spider, Ghost) Easy to Build Fun
By Reading Club Fun
Kids will have a great time building these three full-color DIY models, using just scissors and glue or clear tape. They can choose from Mummy, Spider or Ghost Buddies -- or make all three!
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This fun, engrossing activity teaches children how to follow directions in sequence to create fun mini-creatures to place on the table or give as gifts.
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FREE BONUS: Creepy Creatures Alliteration crossword puzzle
HALLOWEEN CANDY CORN FLIP BOOK
By SOWMYA SUGUMARAN
This is a 4 page flip book on candy corn. It covers the ingredients, origin, and fun facts about candy corn.
Halloween Writing Urban Legend Bundle Information Text, Slides, Quiz Grades 6-8
By TooBookedUp
Engage your middle school students with this spooky Halloween Urban Legend Bundle, perfect for Grades 6-8! This comprehensive resource includes informational text on popular urban legends, interactive slides, and a fun, challenging quiz to boost reading comprehension. Whether you're looking for Halloween literacy activities or thrilling lessons to excite your students, this bundle delivers. Perfect for building critical thinking skills, analyzing scary stories, and creating a memorable classroom experience with a Halloween twist.
1. Jersey Devil Urban Legend Resource
Uncover the chilling mystery of the Jersey Devil in this engaging resource! Students will explore the legend of this winged creature, diving into its history and sightings in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. The resource includes an informational text, comprehension questions, and creative writing prompts to help students analyze and craft their own spine-tingling stories.
2. Rougarou Urban Legend Resource
Journey into the swamps of Louisiana with the legend of the Rougarou, a fearsome werewolf-like creature! This resource provides an informative article about Cajun folklore, a 10-question quiz to assess comprehension, and creative activities to get students writing their own eerie tales of the Rougarou. Perfect for building writing skills through myth and legend.
3. Bell Witch Urban Legend Resource
Enter the haunted world of the Bell Witch, one of America's most famous ghost stories! Students will learn about the haunting of the Bell family in early 19th-century Tennessee. The resource includes a detailed article, STAAR-aligned quiz, and a writing prompt where students can craft their own ghostly urban legend based on this timeless tale.
4. Goatman Urban Legend Resource
Introduce your students to the spine-chilling legend of the Goatman, the axe-wielding creature from Maryland! This resource includes an informational text that dives into the origins of this urban legend, followed by critical thinking and comprehension activities. Students will develop their own spooky stories based on this fearsome figure, complete with an engaging quiz.
5. Create Your Own Urban Legend Resource
Empower your students to become urban legend creators with this exciting, interdisciplinary writing activity! Students will choose a local landmark, develop a mysterious creature or event, and write their legend as a two-page newspaper article. The resource includes brainstorming worksheets, character development guides, and newspaper templates, plus a 3-day lesson plan to guide them through the creative process.
Book Report Template & Lesson 4th Grade Non-Fiction Project | The Donner Party
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
If you are looking to explore non-fiction text structures, this "What Was The Donner Party?" book report project digital product for 3rd and 4th-grade students is perfect. It's designed to enhance non-fiction reading comprehension and book report writing skills!
This resource includes:
Please see the product preview for more visual details.
NOTE: You need a (free) Google account to access the digital lesson, and you will need access to the book "What Was The Donner Party" by Ben Hubbard to complete the digital and printable activities.
Students will dive into the historical context of The Donner Party, gaining a deeper understanding of this significant event in world history. The digital lesson guides students through key facts, timelines, and the impact of these events.
How to use this resource:
The printable PDF book report flip book template provides creative book report ideas, such as summarizing the events, using critical thinking skills, and creating a timeline. It can be used with any non-fiction book. Students will also use a book review template to evaluate The Donner Party's significance. Overall, this project offers an engaging way for students to explore non-fiction text structures while learning about a crucial event in history.
The non-fiction book report flip book pages include:
✏book title info
✏rating & review
✏vocabulary
✏facts
✏text ideas
✏series of events
✏making life connections
✏what I learned
✏questions I have
✏setting & subject
✏interesting event
✏important event
If you liked this product, you might also like . . .
✏What Were the Salem Witch Trials? Non-Fiction Book Report Project 4th Grade
✏Non-Fiction Book Report Template Project 4th Grade | What is Climate Change?
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FRENCH | NOVEL STUDY/ÉTUDE DE ROMAN | N'IMPORTE QUEL ROMAN | CHOICE BOARD |
By French Made Fun!
Cette ressource propose 11 projets (chacun avec sa propre rubrique) pour une évaluation formative après la lecture d'un roman. Je les utilise avec mes élèves après un club de lecture ou après une lecture indépendante de leur choix.
Vous pouvez choisir de faire travailler tous les élèves sur le même projet, ou leur donner un élément de choix et leur faire choisir leur propre activité, en fonction de leurs intérêts, de leurs forces et de leurs objectifs.
Ces projets offrent aux élèves des occasions de faire preuve de créativité, d'ingéniosité et d'explorer leurs romans sous un angle différent.
Les options de projet dans cette ressource incluent :
Hopi Pueblo Native American Research Reading Passage- Indigenous People History
By Veronica Reyes
Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Hopi people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Ideal for Indigenous People's Day!
Key Features:
Land: Explore where the Hopi people lived, including their location and landscapes.
Homes: Learn about the pueblos and other shelters built by the Hopi, showcasing their ingenuity and adaptation to the desert environment.
Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Hopi people, designed for their climate and cultural traditions.
Children: Gain insights into the lives of Hopi children, including their roles within the tribe and daily activities.
Influential Hopi – Lewis Teniwana: Delve into the life and achievements of Lewis Teniwana, a notable Hopi leader and advocate for Hopi rights.
Two Differentiated Levels:
Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Hopi culture.
Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.
Why Choose This Product?
Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.
Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Hopi heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.
Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of Hopi history and culture with our expertly crafted information packet.
President's Day Flip Book | Close Reading & Writing Activity | Middle School
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for a fun President's Day project? This interactive Flip Book craft and activity featuring George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's geared toward middle school and high school. President's Day in the United States is a time for us to think about the leaders of our country in the past. It's a day to remember and honor those who have helped shape America's history and make it what it is today. This activity is fun and easy way to celebrate President's Day in your classroom.
Students will read the article titled "Remembering Leaders and Legacies" which honors four important historical presidents. After reading, students will construct a flipbook and answer a reading comprehension question about each president. All answers can be found in the article! After that, students may color their flip books and present to a partner. This truly is an all-in-one activity!
Simply print and go! There is no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!
Geared toward Upper Elementary, Middle and High School students.
Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull this sheet out as students return from break for an easy and eng
aging activity. This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and go!
This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, but it only requires 1 sheet for the entire flip book!
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Halloween Creature Buddies - (Frankenstein, Witch, Dracula) Easy to Build Fun!
By Reading Club Fun
Kids will have a great time building these three full-color DIY models, using just scissors and glue or clear tape. They can choose from Frankenstein, a Witch or Vampire Buddies -- or make all three!
This fun, engrossing activity teaches children how to follow directions in sequence to create fun mini-creatures to place on the table or give as gifts.
This resource is ideal for a makerspace, DIY project or a Halloween activity. Includes:
What Is? Book Series Digital Reading Comprehension Lessons Book Report Template
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Save 20% on 15 books from the What Is? and What Was? book series. Each one includes a book report flipbook template and a comprehensive reading comprehension digital lesson (with a built-in reward system).
The books in the series include:
This product is easy to use:
The sections of the reading comprehension digital lesson and 9-page book report template include (along with the built-in reward system):
FULL YEAR/ANNÉE COMPLÈTE BUNDLE 6E ANNÉE | ALL SUBJECTS | 130+ DOCUMENTS
By French Made Fun!
Welcome to the Mega Massive Grade 6 Bundle—your ultimate resource for an entire year's worth of curriculum! This extraordinary bundle includes 131 documents and a staggering 4,000+ pages of content, covering every aspect of Grade 6 Math, French Language Arts, Science, "Transdisciplinary" Units, Cross-Curricular Units, and Project-Based Learning.
Here's what you'll find packed into this 131 document crypt:
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Why You'll Love It:
Get the Mega Massive Grade 6 Bundle today and transform your classroom with this all-encompassing resource, designed to make planning easier and teaching more effective!
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Chumash Native American Research Reading Passage- Indigenous History
By Veronica Reyes
Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Chumash people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Perfect for Indigenous People's Day!
Need a report template?? Look for our research booklet in the bundle
Key Features:
Land: Explore where the Chumash people lived.
Homes: Learn about the types of homes built by the Chumash people, showcasing their ingenuity and adaptation to different environments.
Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Chumash people.
Children: Gain insights into the lives of Chumash children, including their roles within the tribe.
Influential Chumash Leader: Delve into the lives and achievements of notable Chumash individuals who have made significant contributions to their community and history.
Two Differentiated Levels:
Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Chumash culture.
Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.
**Why Choose This Product?
**Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.
Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Chumash heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.
Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of Chumash history and culture with our expertly crafted information packet. Order now and enrich your curriculum with this essential educational tool!
Election Day Flip Book | Close Reading & Writing Activity | Vote 2024 Craft
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for a fun Election Day project? This interactive Flip Book craft and activity is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's geared toward upper elementary, middle school and high school. Election Day in the United States is a time for us to think about what we stand for. This activity is fun and easy way to celebrate Election Day in your classroom.
Students will read the article titled "Election Day: A Day of Change and Choice" which describes the importance of getting out and voting, because it was a hard-earned right for Americans. After reading, students will construct a flipbook and answer a reading comprehension question about Election Day. All answers can be found in the article! After that, students may color their flip books and present to a partner. This truly is an all-in-one activity!
Simply print and go! There is no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!
Geared toward Upper Elementary, Middle and High School students.
Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and go!
This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, regular paper or cardstock, but it only requires 1 sheet for the entire flip book!
**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**
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Mojave People Native-American Research Nonfiction Reading Passage- Indigenous
By Veronica Reyes
Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Mojave people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Perfect for Indigenous People's Day!
Key Features:
Land: Explore where the Mojave people lived.
Homes: Learn about the types of homes built by the Mojave people, showcasing their ingenuity and adaptation to different environments.
Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Mojave people.
Children: Gain insights into the lives of Mojave children, including their roles within the tribe.
Influential Mojave – Chief Irbata: Delve into the significance of his contributions
Two Differentiated Levels:
Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Mojave culture.
Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.
Why Choose This Product?
Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.
Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Mojave heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.
Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of Mojave history and culture with our expertly crafted information packet. Order now and enrich your curriculum with this essential educational tool!