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Back to School: Word Scramble for 5th grade, 6th grade and Above
By Thachakorn Kokong
Delve into over 60 diverse themes, from emotions to furniture and musical instruments, offering a stimulating array of over 700 words to unravel. Whether you're a casual puzzler or a seasoned word aficionado, this 8.2x11 inches book promises hours of entertainment and mental exercise. Discover the satisfaction of unscrambling each word and reveal the answers conveniently located at the end. Embrace the joy of wordplay and embark on a delightful journey of linguistic exploration today!
Here are some benefits of engaging in word scramble activities:
- Mental Stimulation: Word scrambles provide a mental workout, helping to keep the brain sharp and active.
- Vocabulary Expansion: By encountering a variety of words in different contexts, word scrambles can introduce new vocabulary and reinforce existing knowledge.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Figuring out the correct arrangement of letters challenges your problem-solving abilities and encourages creative thinking.
- Improves Concentration: Focusing on unscrambling words requires concentration and attention to detail, which can enhance overall concentration skills.
- Enhances Memory: Engaging with words in a scrambled format can improve memory retention as you try to remember and rearrange the letters to form meaningful words.
- Relaxation and Stress Relief: Solving word scrambles can be a relaxing activity, offering a break from daily stressors while still providing mental stimulation.
- Language Skills Development: Word scrambles can improve spelling, grammar, and language comprehension skills, making them beneficial for language learners and enthusiasts.
- Entertainment and Enjoyment: Word scrambles offer a fun and entertaining way to pass the time, whether alone or with friends and family.
- Self-Esteem Boost: Successfully unscrambling words and completing puzzles can provide a sense of accomplishment and boost self-esteem.
- Accessible Anywhere: Word scramble activities can be enjoyed almost anywhere, making them a convenient option for on-the-go entertainment or relaxation.
Writing Bill of Rights Printable Poster for Middle and High School Students
By Geography & Math Made Easy
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Can be printed assmall or as large as you need.
This Writer's Bill of Rights was created by a group of teachers of 5th-grade highly-gifted students but can be used for middle school and high school students at all levels. A poster that can be used in language arts or other classrooms.
This is a jpg file. The file size is 2.4 megabytes at 300 dpi.
It can be enlarged to a poster size for the classroom.
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Julius Caesar: Marc Anthony/ Brutus speeches Compare and Contrast.
By Educate and Create
Great way to analyze persuasive speech.
Works with the play Julius Caesar or on it's own.
Students analyze persuasive techniques in two contrasting points of view in two different speeches.
Students must compare and contrast the two speeches.
Comes complete with answer key.
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Julius Caesar FINAL WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Essay Prompts, Advice, Rubric | EDITABLE
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
Looking for a final writing assignment on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar? This resource features everything you'll need to lead students through the process of writing an analytical essay about Julius Caesar.
The resource features 5 writing prompts which will motivate students to think with nuance about important themes in the play. The resource also includes scaffolding to help students select evidence, generate an outline, and begin writing. For teachers, the resource features an assessment rubric which can be used to grade and provide feedback on students' analytical writing.
As a bonus, this resource also features a two-page handout on how to embed quotations within an analytical essay. The handout provides students with three techniques for framing textual evidence: the block quotation, the clause-and-colon method, and the integration of short quotations into one's own sentence.
Here's what you'll find in this editable 10-page resource:
- Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Let students choose from one of 5 thought-provoking sample topics — or invite them to develop a topic of their own. Writing schedule, outline template, and rubric included. (4 pages)
- Framing Quotations: This handout provides students with advice about how to embed textual evidence into a body paragraph. The handout familiarizes students with three different methods for framing quotations: the block quotation, the clause-and-colon method, and the integration of key words and phrases within one's own sentence. (2 pages)
- Outline Template: Provide students with the scaffolding necessary to write a five-paragraph essay. This outline template challenges students to fill in a text box for every part of their essay: hook, thesis, topic sentences, evidence, analysis, and conclusion. (3 pages)
- Assessment Rubric: Evaluate student essays in a quick and efficient manner by using an analytical writing rubric. (1 page)
The entire unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word Docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize them to match the skill levels of your students year after year. If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access PDF versions which are easy to navigate and quick to print.
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Feel free to check out these complete units on Shakespeare's masterpieces:
COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Romeo and Juliet
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COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Hamlet
COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Much Ado About Nothing
INTRO TO SHAKESPEARE: Biography, Globe Theater, Language, & Meter
Fragments,Run-ons & Comma Splices, Complete Sentences: Test Prep for ELA
By Blooming Through High School
Fragments, Run-ons, Comma Splices & Complete sentences is practice that includes detailed teaching notes perfect for self-guided learners and 5 practice activities that will give students an opportunity to practice before state or district assessments.
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- Word Doc
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- Detailed Teaching pages
- Answer key
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Valentine's Day Figurative Language Fun
By Beth Hammett
13 colorful Valentine's Day themed slides that introduce and help students to use and master figurative language. Includes: Directions with optional activities Alliteration Hyperbole Idioms Imagery Internal Rhyme Metaphor Onomatopoeia Personification Simile Symbolism Valentine's Day Images Writing Activities Each slide includes definition, example(s), and writing practice. Presentation can be used for assessment, flipped classrooms, and all differentiated levels of students. Can also be used for individual reviews of specific terminologies.
Plant Life Cycle Writing Prompts and Note-Taking Pages
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Explore the fascinating world of plant growth with my comprehensive writing prompts and note-taking sheets on the plant life cycle. Designed for middle to high school students, these educational resources provide engaging activities and structured note-taking templates to enhance understanding and retention of key concepts. From seed germination to flowering and seed dispersal, each stage of the plant life cycle is covered in detail, encouraging curiosity and scientific inquiry. Ideal for classroom use or individual study, these sheets support a hands-on learning approach that makes science fun and accessible.
These writing prompts would be perfectly paired with the Plant Life Cycle Full Unit Study:
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Deaf Education - Writing Characters, Setting, and Plot Ideas
By Sign with me TOD
As our students are completing written assignments, sometimes coming up with characters, a setting, and a plot is difficult. With this product students are provided with a lengthy list of female names, male names, and gender neutral names to choose from, possible setting ideas that also include words that focus on the time of day, time of year, days of the week, and months. This packet also provided plot ideas for a variety of writing assignments such as story ideas about life, science fiction, adventure, mystery, fantasy, funny stories, friendship, superhero, family, and animal story ideas. Students do not have to use the examples provided or even the characters names, but it does provide them with a boost of confidence to pick their own topic.
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Guess Your Grade - Effective Effort Form
By Language Arts Excellence
This 3-page form asks students to specifically rate their performance on the 6 components of effective effort on a given essay: TIME, FOCUS, RESOURCEFULNESS, USE OF STRATEGIES, USE OF FEEDBACK, and COMMITMENT. This product is modeled after teachings from The Skillful Teacher by Jon Saphier, Mary Ann Haley-Speca, and Robert Gower and encourages a growth mindset in students. I provide this form to my students every single time I assign a paper and am always pleasantly surprised at how honest they are in their responses, especially as the incentive for guessing their grade is 2 bonus points! ____________________________________________________________________________ Also, check out this great lesson plan for teaching Effective Effort by Language Arts Excellence: ⭐Effective Effort Lesson Plan ____________________________________________________________________________ ⭐Click to Follow Language Arts Excellence⭐
QUOTABLES [PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES, & WORKSHEETS FOR USING QUOTES FOR ANALYSIS]
By Richard B Williams
This QUOTABLES [PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES, & WORKSHEETS FOR USING QUOTES FOR ANALYSIS] resource correctly gives students access to understanding and using quotations in their writing. *4 WORKSHEETS,
*an EDITABLE resource, *SUGGESTED USES and TEACHER NOTES, and *HIGHLY ENGAGING! Students will be able to navigate texts, making sense of quotes, and even coming up with worthwhile sayings to influence their lives. Check it Out!
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MLA Format Checklist Handout for Google Docs with Visual Examples
By Christina Bush
It's one thing to tell students that their papers need to be in MLA format, but it's another to actually give them an example AND the steps to make those adjustments. This comprehensive checklist is a perfect tool to help your students learn for themselves in our digital world - starting with adjusting their essays to MLA format on Google Docs!
What is this resource?
This resource provides students with a labeled example of an essay written in MLA format, as well as a step-by-step guide on how to make each adjustment in Google Docs. This guide even includes icon images so students can get a visual of what these tools look like!
How do I use this in my classroom?
In my writing units, I format the students' rough drafts before I assign it to them on Google Classroom, but they have to format their papers themselves when it comes time for them to type up their final drafts. I give them this checklist when I first assign the Final Draft assignment and give them time to follow the steps themselves. I facilitate and answer questions as needed.
What's Included?
- A Comprehensive Checklist of steps to follow in order to adjust an essay to be in MLA format on Google Docs - in color!
- Black & White option of the Checklist
- A clearly-labeled example of an essay typed in MLA format
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Nutcracker Guided Descriptive Essay
By Meggen Loew
This guided descriptive essay asks students to describe a nutcracker. There are three separate options to use based on the level and ability of your students.
Option 1: A full five-paragraph essay with three body paragraphs and an introduction and conclusion are required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric.
Option 2: A fill-in-the-blank essay is used for young writers learning to spell and write. Includes planning page, student requirement page, and nutcracker to color according to description.
Option 3: A Full five-paragraph essay with 3 body paragraphs, an introduction, and a conclusion is required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric. A little less is required for this level.
What is Included: 15 Pages
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· Color and Decorate Nutcracker
· Younger Essay Requirements
· Younger Essay Rubric
· Younger Essay Planning Page
· Writing Page
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20 Gratitude Writing Prompts & 20 Note-Taking Sheets
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Bring an attitude of gratitude to the classroom or home with 20 Gratitude Writing Prompts and 20 Note-Taking Sheets. With these 20 Gratitude Writing Prompts and 20 Note-Taking Sheets, each writing prompt is designed to help students consider the people, moments, and experiences that bring joy to their lives, building mindfulness and positivity. This set of 20 Writing Prompts and 20 Note-Taking Sheets is ideal for journaling, Thanksgiving activities, or personal growth exercises that cultivate a thankful mindset. Perfect for middle and high school students, this printable set encourages them to reflect on and celebrate what they’re thankful for in a thoughtful, engaging way. The accompanying note-taking sheets provide students with a dedicated space to capture their reflections, making it easy to look back on their journey of gratitude.
With these 20 Gratitude Writing Prompts and 20 Note-Taking Sheets, students gain a meaningful way to cultivate gratitude, which has been shown to boost mood, resilience, and overall well-being. By reflecting on positive experiences and the people they value, students can build self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Each prompt is thoughtfully crafted to encourage deeper thinking and personal expression, making it perfect for individual journaling or group discussions. The note-taking sheets offer a structured, yet flexible space for capturing thoughts, making it easy for students to organize and revisit their reflections. This set is ideal for fostering a thankful mindset that students can carry beyond Thanksgiving, supporting positive habits they can return to all year long.
Gratitude is a powerful practice for middle and high school students as it helps them develop a positive outlook and cope with challenges during a formative period in life. Practicing gratitude encourages students to focus on the good in their lives, even amidst stress or difficulties, which can boost emotional resilience and improve mental well-being. By reflecting on the people, experiences, and small moments they appreciate, students build stronger relationships and a greater sense of connection to others. This positive mindset fosters empathy, self-awareness, and better problem-solving skills, all of which are crucial for personal growth and academic success. Cultivating gratitude early on helps students establish habits that support happiness and optimism into adulthood.
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NEW! Geography Poster, Printables, and Chart Set
By Geography & Math Made Easy
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Useful posters to decorate your geography classroom. These are not simply to look pretty but to be implemented in your lessons. Includes a free Depth & Complexity sticker and poster.
Informative essay, prompt, outline, rubric
By Educate and Create
Explain what impeachment is and how the process takes place. This is an informative essay prompt, two articles, a graph, and outline sheet. Your kids will all learn something about the impeachment process. This comes complete with rubric
The Great Gatsby CHARACTER ANALYSIS WORKSHEETS | 18 Worksheets (2 Per Chapter)!!
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
NEW IN 2020: Rigorous! Engaging! Thought-provoking! This 20-page EDITABLE document will invite your students to analyze the complex characters in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. These daily writing activities promise to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. The worksheets will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!
As you know, studying Fitzgerald’s nuanced construction of the characters is crucial for understanding this character-driven novel. These handouts will help students to develop a much deeper understanding of the characters while building skills in close reading!
What you'll get are 18 worksheets — two for each of the novel's 9 chapters — that invite students to analyze the main characters in The Great Gatsby. Each handout features a carefully selected passage that reveals key details about a character. Invite your students to write short paragraphs in which they analyze what the textual details reveal about the main characters. The worksheets focus on the following characters:
Nick Carraway
Jay Gatsby
Myrtle Wilson
George Wilson
Daisy Buchanan
Tom Buchanan
Jordan Baker
Henry Gatz
Because two worksheets are provided for each chapter, you can either select which worksheet to distribute or else allow students to choose which characters they wish to analyze. Admins and students alike will be thrilled to see you expanding students' voice and choice!
These worksheets will come to you in a 20-page EDITABLE Word document which you can customize to the needs of your students! The previews for my resources provide access to dozens of pages of actual content. Click on the green “PREVIEW” button to see what you’ll get. . . .
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Editing Sentences: No Prep Test Prep ELA Revising/Editing/Grammar
By Blooming Through High School
Editing Sentences involves looking at sentences that need small changes and evaluating whether a comma, colon, or semicolon has been used correctly . Students will get practice recognizing fragments, run-on sentences, sentence structure and comma splices through 4 pages of guided "teach" pages for strategy, one question for group practice and 10 multiple choice questions for independent practice.
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Figurative Language and Writing Activities
By Beth Hammett
Help student writers conquer figurative language terminologies and usages. Includes: Definitions Color Coded Examples Visuals Writing activities Peer Workshopping activities Figurative Language Strategies: Poetry terminologies: Similes, Metaphors, Adjectives, Adverbs, Onomatopoeia Five Senses: Hear, See, Smell, Taste, Touch Appositive phrases Stretching sentences with -ing words. Large download at 17 slides...can be used in pieces. Mind Mapping Handout Figurative Language Checklist handout Use with individual students, small groups, or whole class.Use for introduction, mastery, or assessment. Meets CCSS guidelines.
Fungi Life Cycle Writing Prompts & Note-Taking Sheets
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Dive into the intriguing world of fungi with our detailed writing prompts and note-taking sheets on the fungi life cycle. Perfect for students of all ages, these educational resources offer engaging activities and structured note-taking templates to enhance understanding of fungi development. From spore formation to fruiting bodies, each stage of the fungi life cycle is meticulously covered, fostering curiosity and scientific exploration. Ideal for classroom use or individual study, these sheets support a hands-on learning approach, making the study of fungi both fun and informative.
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Guess Your Grade - Effective Effort Form
By Language Arts Excellence
This 3-page form asks students to specifically rate their performance on the 6 components of effective effort on a given essay: TIME, FOCUS, RESOURCEFULNESS, USE OF STRATEGIES, USE OF FEEDBACK, and COMMITMENT. This product is modeled after teachings from The Skillful Teacher by Jon Saphier, Mary Ann Haley-Speca, and Robert Gower and encourages a growth mindset in students. I provide this form to my students every single time I assign a paper and am always pleasantly surprised at how honest they are in their responses, especially as the incentive for guessing their grade is 2 bonus points! ____________________________________________________________________________ Also, check out this great lesson plan for teaching Effective Effort by Language Arts Excellence: ⭐Effective Effort Lesson Plan ____________________________________________________________________________ ⭐Click to Follow Language Arts Excellence⭐