Facebook: Argumentative prompt, articles, and outline sheet
By Educate and Create
Should you delete your Facebook account? This is an argumentative essay prompt, three articles, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about Facebook and whether or not having an account is a good idea. This comes complete with rubric.
*Update* Available under TeachShare Digital Resources which adds an interactive layer on top of the pdf for distance learning.
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Context Clues and Making Inferences Digital and Printable Distance Learning
By Rebekah Poe Teaching
Students can use the printable or digital version of these fun conTEXT clue cards to infer how the character is feeling based on the conversation displayed on the phone-shaped cards. Blank templates are included on the digital version for you to create your own. I have also included answer sheets with and without sentence stems so students can practice answering questions based on text evidence. Twenty slides total are included (11 in the printable file and 9 in the digital file which is embedded in the pdf).
Common and Proper Nouns Grammar Activity Digital Google Classroom Self-Checking
By Math Mania Store
Common and Proper Nouns Grammar Activity | Digital Google Classroom Self-Checking
Enhance grammar skills with this engaging Common and Proper Nouns activity, designed specifically for Google Classroom! Perfect for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders, this interactive Google Sheets activity helps students master identifying common and proper nouns with a fun, self-checking system. Students receive instant feedback as they work through 20 questions: answers light up in green for correct and red for incorrect responses. As students progress, correct answers reveal a hidden picture art for added motivation!
Aligned with CCSS standards (L.2.2, L.2.2a, L.3.1a), this activity is ideal for ELA Test Prep and Grammar practice. Boost engagement and mastery in English Language Arts with this effective digital resource, perfect for remote learning or classroom use!
Tags: Common and Proper Nouns, Grammar Activity, Google Classroom, Self-Checking, Digital Worksheet, English Language Arts, ELA
Think Fast Game: Parts of Speech Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs, & Verbs
By zaney laney learning
With this game, learners have less than 15 seconds to race against the clock to identify the part of speech represented by the highlighted word. Here's the twist: The possible responses start disappearing after time. Incorrect answers lose points and correct answers earn points. Not only that, the faster learners answer correctly, the more points they earn.
Curious? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of Think Fast games. The preview version is for illustrative purposes only, This version has more response options than in the preview. Please refer to the thumbnails on this page to see an example of this game's content.
Want more? Here's a preview of other learning games.
Basic Features:
TEKS:
What to Expect:
You'll receive a zip file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how to download the game to play offline. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.
Help Me Get Better:
If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.
If you would like to see additional words or have suggestions for other uses/topics, please let me know.
Cell phones in School: Argumentative prompt, articles, and outline sheet
By Educate and Create
Should students be allowed to use cell phones in school? This is an argumentative essay prompt, two articles, a graph, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about cell phone usage and whether or not schools should ban cell phones. This comes complete with rubric. This is a pdf.
*Update* Available under TeachShare Digital Resources which adds an interactive layer on top of the pdf for distance learning.
If you want the Google Drive editable version here it is
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Proper Nouns and Common Nouns Grammar Digital Activity Practice & Review
By Math Mania Store
Common and Proper Nouns Grammar Activities - Mystery Picture Reveal
Engage your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade students with this fun and interactive Common and Proper Nouns Grammar activity! Perfect for grammar practice and review, this Google Sheets resource features 20 targeted problems designed to help students distinguish between common and proper nouns while revealing a hidden mystery picture.
Proper Nouns and Common Nouns Grammar Digital Activity Practice & Review
As students answer each question correctly, portions of a vibrant picture reveal automatically, providing instant feedback and motivating them to complete the activity. Self-checking cells display a green color for correct answers and red for incorrect, helping students practice independently and teachers assess quickly.
This Common and Proper Nouns activity is ideal for grammar lessons, centers, or homework, providing a digital, engaging twist on traditional grammar worksheets. Boost your students’ grammar skills with this interactive tool that combines learning with excitement!
Best for Grades: 3rd-4th, adaptable for 2nd
Best Online/Digital Escape Room - ELA Test Review (TEKS, STAAR, CCSS) NO PREP!!
By zaney laney learning
End of year or anytime! Escape each room to escape the school! Engage your students with this exciting online/digital ELA escape room test prep unlimited replay game focused on core English Language Arts (ELA) topics. This interactive online/digital escape room learning game brings problem-solving skills to life as learners answer questions about key ELA topics and concepts to identify a three-letter code that unlocks "doors" to various classrooms.
Perfect for (both) virtual or in-person classrooms, this online escape room will boost engagement and enhance critical thinking skills as learners prepare for important standardized tests.
Effective for any purpose as it provides a fun way to assign a back-to-school assessment, complete a comprehensive, end-of-year review, or provide any opportunity for learners to apply what you've taught them. This TEKS-aligned online escape room game offers a truly no-prep way to prepare learners for STAAR testing as you challenge them to apply their knowledge.
How It Works:
Comprehensive ELA Content:
Why This Escape Room?
Ready to dive in? Here's a preview of other learning games.
It's Comprehensive:
Multiple-choice questions are selected randomly from a pool:
Basic Features:
What to Expect:
Please play the preview version before purchasing. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.
You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.
Help Me Get Better:
If you encounter any issues, please contact me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product. Again, please play the preview version before purchasing. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.
Please let me know if you would like to see additional examples or have suggestions for other uses/topics.
Figurative Language Digital Boom Cards- Distance Learning
By Educate and Create
Digital Task Cards are a great way to help your students practice figurative language! These cards can work on a computer or mobile device! No printing of cutting just assign the deck to your students and you are ready to go! Boom Learning is free to sign up for. Students get immediate feedback and teachers can take advantage of reporting tools. Easy and effective! Great for distance learning or in a digital classroom. A total of 23 task cards.
*****READ MORE ABOUT BOOM CARDS: Boom Cards are self-grading, DIGITAL resources. They live in the cloud. They can't be printed. They play on most modern browsers, Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. You open a Boom Learning℠ account to play them (to protect the children). Create Fast Play pins to assign your Boom Cards to students.
Boom Learning also has premium accounts. Premium accounts offer advanced assignment tools, individual and whole class performance tracking, and more. If you are a new Boom Learning customer, when you redeem your Boom Cards purchase you get 90-day free trial of a premium account. When your trial ends, you can renew or move to a free account. You may upgrade, downgrade or cancel at any time. Free accounts use purchased Boom Cards with Fast Play pins.
***Did you know??? You can use Boom Cards in Google Classroom™! Just CLICK HERE to find out how!
Think Fast Game: Homophones & Near Homophones 200+ Cards TEKS, CCSS
By zaney laney learning
Want a fun way for learners to practice using sentence context to determine the correct homophone? Let's face it ... even adults sometimes have challenges with word choice.
With this game, learners have less than 15 seconds to race against the clock to choose the correct homophone. Here's the twist: The possible responses start disappearing after time. Incorrect answers lose points and correct answers earn points. Not only that, the faster learners answer correctly, the more points they earn.
At less than 3 minutes in duration, this is perfect for early-morning warmups or midday energizers.
Curious? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of Think Fast games. The preview version is for illustrative purposes only, This version has more response options than in the preview. Please refer to the thumbnails on this page to see an example of this game's content.
Want more? Here's a preview of other learning games.
Basic Features:
TEKS
Spelling homophones
Identify, use, and explain the meaning of homophones, such as reign/rain.
What to expect:
You'll receive a zip file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how to download the game to play offline. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.
Help me get better:
If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.
Cellphone Addiction: Informative Prompt, Outline, and Rubric
By Educate and Create
Explain the effects of cell phone addiction. This is an informative essay prompt, two articles, a graph, and outline sheet. Your kids will all learn something about cell phones that they may never thought of before. This comes complete with rubric
Think Fast Game: Parts of Speech Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs, & Verbs
By zaney laney learning
With this game, learners have less than 15 seconds to race against the clock to identify the part of speech represented by the highlighted word. Here's the twist: The possible responses start disappearing after time. Incorrect answers lose points and correct answers earn points. Not only that, the faster learners answer correctly, the more points they earn.
Curious? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of Think Fast games. The preview version is for illustrative purposes only, This version has more response options than in the preview. Please refer to the thumbnails on this page to see an example of this game's content.
Want more? Here's a preview of other learning games.
Basic Features:
TEKS:
What to Expect:
You'll receive a zip file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how to download the game to play offline. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.
Help Me Get Better:
If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.
If you would like to see additional words or have suggestions for other uses/topics, please let me know.
By Educate and Create
Includes prompts for writing informative and argumentative essays. Also includes writing powerpoints, outlines, and rubrics
Context Clues for Nonsense/Unfamiliar Words: Gibberish Riddle Game 50+ Passages
By zaney laney learning
Engage Early Readers with a Fun, Replayable Reading Comprehension Game:
Help early readers decode unfamiliar words with this Nonsense Word Reading Comprehension Practice Game! Using riddles and poems filled with "nonsense" gibberish words made up of letters, symbols, and numbers, early readers apply critical-thinking skills to practice using context clues to unlock meaning. Perfect for building confidence and reading comprehension skills in young learners who struggle with decoding unfamiliar words.
Key Features:
Why Educators Love This Game
This simple game is designed to focus on reading comprehension and is fully aligned to TEKS ELA.2.3.B and CCSS standards, helping learners use context within and beyond a sentence to decode unfamiliar words.
Features include:
Not convinced? Try it! Here's a preview of this game.
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Play on any device: No macros. Google account not required.
What to Expect:
You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content requires the Internet and is not editable. Again, you are encouraged to test drive the functionality via the preview game, so that there are no surprises after purchase. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.
Help Me Get Better:
If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.
TEKS: ABC Order to the 3rd Letter (Online Drag-and-Drop Game)
By zaney laney learning
Want a fun way to reinforce your lessons? Want an easy way for your learners to prepare for and practice for tests?
In this game, learners use a drag-and-drop activity to alphabetize a list of five items to the third or fourth letter, resulting in a fun way to reinforce TEKS ELA.3.2.C, with exposure to ELA.3.2.B.ii (spelling homophones), ELA.3.2.B.iii (spelling compound words), ELA.3.2.B.vii (changing base words).
Not convinced? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of this type of Drag and Drop game.
Want more? Here's a preview of other learning games.
Learners are presented with 10 exercises from a pool of over 50. With correct responses, learners are acknowledged by the name they entered upon launching the game. At the end of the game, learners will have the opportunity to replay.
No prep: Open/send the link and go! Automatic scoring and answer key.
Play on any device: Online Only. No macros. Google account not required.
What to Expect:
You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll will be notified about any updates to this product.
Help Me Get Better:
If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.
TEKS: Intro to Unfamiliar Words: Nonsense Words (Interactive Online Riddle Game)
By zaney laney learning
In this game, learners review a short riddle that describes a familiar word. The word is replaced with a "nonsense" word, made up of letters, numbers, and symbols, resulting in a fun way to reinforce TEKS ELA.2.3.B and ELA.3.3 (use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words).
Not convinced? Try it! Here's a preview of this game.
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Learners are presented with 7 riddles from a pool of 21. When answering correctly, learners are acknowledged by the name they entered when launching the game. Upon completion, learners have an opportunity to play again.
There are a few Easter eggs along the way, including Spanish-language acceptance of "correct" answers, sound effects, animation, and other variations of correct answers.
No prep: Automatic scoring and answer key. Open/send the link and go!
Play on any device: No macros. Google account not required.
What to Expect:
You'll receive a zip file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how You'll receive a zip file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how to download the game to play offline. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.
Help Me Get Better:
If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.
Best Online/Digital Escape Room - ELA Test Review (TEKS, STAAR, CCSS) NO PREP!!
By zaney laney learning
End of year or anytime! Escape each room to escape the school! Engage your students with this exciting online/digital ELA escape room test prep unlimited replay game focused on core English Language Arts (ELA) topics. This interactive online/digital escape room learning game brings problem-solving skills to life as learners answer questions about key ELA topics and concepts to identify a three-letter code that unlocks "doors" to various classrooms.
Perfect for (both) virtual or in-person classrooms, this online escape room will boost engagement and enhance critical thinking skills as learners prepare for important standardized tests.
Effective for any purpose as it provides a fun way to assign a back-to-school assessment, complete a comprehensive, end-of-year review, or provide any opportunity for learners to apply what you've taught them. This TEKS-aligned online escape room game offers a truly no-prep way to prepare learners for STAAR testing as you challenge them to apply their knowledge.
How It Works:
Comprehensive ELA Content:
Why This Escape Room?
Ready to dive in? Here's a preview of other learning games.
It's Comprehensive:
Multiple-choice questions are selected randomly from a pool:
Basic Features:
What to Expect:
Please play the preview version before purchasing. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.
You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.
Help Me Get Better:
If you encounter any issues, please contact me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product. Again, please play the preview version before purchasing. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.
Please let me know if you would like to see additional examples or have suggestions for other uses/topics.
Think Fast Game: Homophones & Near Homophones STAAR, TEKS, Common Core
By zaney laney learning
Want a fun way for learners to practice using sentence context to determine the correct homophone? Let's face it ... even adults sometimes have challenges with word choice.
With this game, learners have less than 15 seconds to race against the clock to choose the correct homophone. Here's the twist: The possible responses start disappearing after time. Incorrect answers lose points and correct answers earn points. Not only that, the faster learners answer correctly, the more points they earn.
At less than 3 minutes in duration, this is perfect for early-morning warmups or midday energizers.
Curious? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of Think Fast games. The preview version is for illustrative purposes only, This version has more response options than in the preview. Please refer to the thumbnails on this page to see an example of this game's content.
Want more? Here's a preview of other learning games.
Basic Features:
TEKS
Spelling homophones
Identify, use, and explain the meaning of homophones, such as reign/rain.
What to expect:
You'll receive a zip file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how to download the game to play offline. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.
Help me get better:
If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.
TEKS: ABC Order to the 3rd Letter (Online Drag-and-Drop Game)
By zaney laney learning
Want a fun way to reinforce your lessons? Want an easy way for your learners to prepare for and practice for tests?
In this game, learners use a drag-and-drop activity to alphabetize a list of five items to the third or fourth letter, resulting in a fun way to reinforce TEKS ELA.3.2.C, with exposure to ELA.3.2.B.ii (spelling homophones), ELA.3.2.B.iii (spelling compound words), ELA.3.2.B.vii (changing base words).
Not convinced? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of this type of Drag and Drop game.
Want more? Here's a preview of other learning games.
Learners are presented with 10 exercises from a pool of over 50. With correct responses, learners are acknowledged by the name they entered upon launching the game. At the end of the game, learners will have the opportunity to replay.
No prep: Open/send the link and go! Automatic scoring and answer key.
Play on any device: Online Only. No macros. Google account not required.
What to Expect:
You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll will be notified about any updates to this product.
Help Me Get Better:
If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.