8th Grade Writing Resources

What is included?

• Handwriting Practice Arabic Alphabet Tracing Worksheets ( 84 pages )
• Directional Arabic Alphabet Tracing Cards ( 4x5 inches )
• Arabic letter Tracing Flashcards
• 37 Pages Arabic Letters and Numbers Tracing Worksheets
• Arabic Alphabet Hunt (A letters recognition game)
• Arabic Handwriting Practice Worksheets ( All Letters Positions )
• Flashcards ( 0 to 100 Arabic Numbers, letters, Days, Months, Seasons, and Senses )
• Horouf Arabia Poster ( Arabic Letters Poster )

Also, I'm open to suggestions about other words to add to this set.

Note: This product is not for resale and absolutely not for Commercial Use.

Note: All clipart is sourced from free clipart sites that state they are commercial friendly.

Have some fun with this Mother's Day Activities BUNDLE by “The Fun Sheep” a great addition Whether you’re with the family, or at school, these games and crafts are sure to be a hit, Have fun and create amazing memories together on This special day

it will make the perfect touch to celebrate Mother's Day with your students, It can also be used as Spring Activities for Preschool

Activities included in this printable Bundle:

- Mother’s Day Gift Tags

- Mother’s Day Paper Crowns

- Mother’s Day Gift box

- Mother’s Day Banners

- Mother's Day Coloring Cards

- All About My Mom Printable

- Mother's Day Fingerprint Art

- Mother's Day Coupons

- Mothers Day Gift Card Holder

- Mothers Day Handprint Art Activity

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Transform your teen's faith journey with the Faith-Focused Teen Devotional Bundle, a thoughtfully curated collection of resources designed to deepen their spiritual roots and guide them in everyday challenges. This 5-in-1 bundle features inspiring devotionals, actionable journaling prompts, and practical challenges that empower teens to grow in faith, character, and gratitude.

Included in this bundle:

1. My Identity in Christ: 7-Day Teen Mini-Devotional – Help teens discover their true identity and purpose as children of God.

2. Standing Strong: 5-Day Mini Teen Devotional on Bullying and Kindness – Equip teens with tools to respond to bullying and practice kindness in a Christ-like way.

3. Gratitude 30-Day Challenge – A month-long devotional that fosters an attitude of thankfulness through daily Bible-based reflections.

4. Faith-Based Journal – A perfect companion for teens to reflect on their journey, jot down prayers, and explore their faith through creative journaling.

5. Be Thankful: Teen Mini-Devotional Journal – A guided journal blending gratitude and faith, encouraging teens to live with a thankful heart.

Each component of the bundle is designed to meet teens where they are, addressing real-life struggles while rooting them in Biblical truth. The variety of formats ensures engagement for different learning and reflection styles, fostering both spiritual growth and life application.

This bundle is ideal for homeschool families, youth ministry leaders, or anyone looking for faith-based resources to encourage teens in their Christian walk. With structured lessons and creative journaling prompts, teens can experience a deeper connection with God and practical ways to live out their faith daily.

**BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS/HOMESCHOOL PARENTS:
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• Time-Saving: Pre-made devotionals and journals eliminate planning time while providing structured resources.

• Versatile Use: Perfect for individual study, family devotionals, or group discussions.

• Encourages Spiritual Growth: Resources are designed to nurture a teen's personal relationship with God.

• Fosters Positive Character Development: Encourages kindness, gratitude, and resilience in daily interactions.

• Multi-Format Options: Journals and devotionals provide variety to suit different learning styles.

**BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS:
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• Builds Faith Foundation: Helps teens develop a deeper understanding of their identity in Christ.

• Practical Life Application: Teaches how to face challenges like bullying with kindness and Christ-like responses.

• Gratitude Mindset: Daily reflections encourage teens to focus on thankfulness and blessings.

• Creative Expression: Journaling opportunities allow for self-expression while strengthening faith.

• Encourages Independence: Promotes self-guided learning and reflection, empowering teens to take ownership of their spiritual journey.

With the Faith-Focused Teen Devotional Bundle, you’ll receive five powerful resources to inspire teens to embrace their identity in Christ, cultivate kindness, and practice gratitude. Whether used individually or as a comprehensive study, this bundle is a meaningful way to guide teens in growing their faith and character. Empower your teen with the tools they need to live boldly and faithfully in today’s world!

Thank you for your support!

**Tina - Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

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Take the guesswork out of teaching with this NO-PREP Comprehensive Teaching Resource for The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry.  Designed for middle and high school students, this The Gift of the Magi NO-PREP Comprehensive Teaching Resource offers a complete package that explores the story’s themes of love, sacrifice, and irony, along with its rich use of symbolism.  Whether you’re in a classroom or homeschool setting, this resource provides all the tools you need to create a seamless and engaging learning experience.

This The Gift ofthe Magi NO-PREP Comprehensive Teaching Resource resource includes a meticulously crafted 2-week lesson plan, a scope and sequence, and a pacing guide to ensure each day is productive and focused.  Students will engage with the key elements of the story through a PowerPoint presentation that offers a visually rich and interactive way to dive into O. Henry’s masterful writing.  The symbolism in The Gift of the Magi is explored in depth, giving students the opportunity to uncover deeper meanings and appreciate the literary artistry of the text.

The included tools—such as the PowerPoint, pacing guide, and a detailed exploration of symbolism—are designed to provide structure and enhance student understanding.  Use the interactive elements to analyze the characters, plot, and themes, fostering critical thinking and discussion.  The resource encourages both independent and group activities, making it adaptable to a variety of teaching styles.

INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:

• 2-Week Lesson Plan
• 2-Week Scope & Sequence
• 2-Week Pacing Guide
• Symbolism in The Gift of the Magi
• Powerpoint
• Plot Diagram
• Digital or Printable Character Analysis Map
• Self-Evaluation Form

BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS/HOMESCHOOL PARENTS:

• Ready-to-use tools:  Save time with a no-prep resource that includes everything you need for two weeks of instruction.
• Structured lesson plans:  Provides a detailed 2-week lesson plan, pacing guide, and scope and sequence.
• Engaging multimedia:  PowerPoint presentation enhances instruction and student engagement.
• Flexibility:  Suitable for individual, group, or whole-class learning.
• In-depth analysis:  Covers literary elements like symbolism, themes, and character development.

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS:

• Enhanced comprehension:  Deep dive into the story’s symbolism, themes, and plot.
• Critical thinking skills:  Analyze characters and themes through guided activities and discussions.
• Interactive learning:  Utilize the PowerPoint and structured lessons to stay engaged.
• Time management:  Follow a clear pacing guide for organized and manageable learning.
• Connection to literature:  Explore timeless themes of love and sacrifice in an accessible way.

From exploring the timeless themes of love and sacrifice to analyzing the rich symbolism embedded in the story, this resource equips educators with all they need for an impactful and meaningful study of The Gift of the Magi. Make teaching more enjoyable and effective while helping students connect with this enduring classic in a thoughtful and memorable way.Thank you for your support!

Tina – Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

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Spark Your Students' Creativity with These Engaging Templates!

This resource offers 7 fun and engaging narrative writing templates to inspire your students' imaginations.

What's Included:

• 7 Narrative Writing Templates: A variety of templates to spark different writing styles and genres.

Benefits:

• Engaging and Fun: The templates provide a structured framework for writing while allowing for creativity.
• Improves Writing Skills: Helps students develop their storytelling abilities, vocabulary, and grammar.
• Sparks Imagination: Encourages students to think outside the box and explore different genres.
• Promotes Critical Thinking: Challenges students to analyze characters, plot, and setting.

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This is a novel study of Gary Paulsen's Brian’s Winter (The sequel to Hatchet). In this product, there are completed lesson plans (and a blank one if you need to write your own), a slideshow that includes everything for each chapter (introduction, review of content, copy of the doodle notes, copy of the end of chapter activity/discussion outline, and the closure question), the Doodle Notes outline for each chapter, and the End of Chapter/Discussion activities. This novel study is for 4th-grade to 7th-grade students.

****I would recommend reading Hatchet before Brian's Winter. Since it is a sequel, having the prior knowledge would help a lot. I also have a novel study to go along with Hatchet!**

Completed Lesson Plans

Each chapter comes with a completed lesson plan! The lesson plans include an I can statement (Chapter Goal), the materials needed, what students will be doing as a preview to the chapter, what they will be doing during the read, the activity after the chapter, some differentiation ideas, the assessment, and a closure. There is a spot for standards, but I did not include one because of different state standards. They are also all editable! It was made using Google Slides, so if you open the file in Google Slides or PowerPoint you can edit each lesson plan to fit your class's needs!

Doodle Notes and End of Chapter/Discussion Activities

Each chapter comes with doodle notes and an End of Chapter/Discussion Activity. Doodle notes are notes students take that involve more drawing than writing. Students will have a prompt to help them know what to focus on while listening/reading the chapter and what to take notes on. The activities focus on multiple different skills, Central Idea, Supporting Details, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Summaries, Story Elements, Inferences, and more. There are also 5 discussion activities where students will need to work in groups discussing a prompt about the chapter.

Slideshow

To go along with the book, there is a Slideshow that includes an outline for each chapter! It includes what is written in the lesson plans. So there are introduction slides for each chapter, a copy of the doodle notes and chapter activities, and a slide for the closure. The slides are also editable! So if you would like to add/adapt anything to fit your class/lesson better, just open the file in Google Slides or PowerPoint. ***There is a slide, that you will need to edit. It is the “Discussion Expectations” slide. This is because each class will have different expectations for discussions.***

I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at ateacherssidekick@gmail.com

Set your student's up for success with this Learning Strategies Bundle. With Reading, Writing and Mathematics Strategies to assist with your students reading, writing and ability to work mathematically.

This Bundle is a great way to keep your student's focused and working towards a learning goal. They can also be used as a bulletin board display.

All Strategy Posters are made to match my Geometric Design theme, so you can create a stylish environment for your students to learn, grow and achieve.

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Bundle together five dynamic New Year's resources for an enriching learning experience in your middle school classroom. Here's a brief overview of each component in this comprehensive package:

New Year's Informational Text Set: Structure, Central Idea, Author's Purpose!
A collection of five diverse articles, each exemplifying a different text structure like Description, Chronological, Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast, and Cause and Effect. This set focuses on Times Square New Year’s celebrations and includes STAAR-aligned questions on the central idea, author's purpose, vocabulary, and text structure.

Classroom Synergy: Resetting Expectations in the New Year – 4 Engaging Activities!
Kick off the new year with four activities designed to reinforce classroom expectations and promote a positive learning environment. This resource includes expectation role-playing, creating expectations posters, and connecting expectations to SEL with reflective writing prompts.

Global Bites: New Year’s Celebrations and Food Traditions – Inquiry Based Learning
Explore New Year's traditions and food customs from around the world with this inquiry-based learning project. This resource encourages research and presentation skills as students delve into diverse cultural celebrations and their unique culinary traditions.

Cheers to A New Year: How to Write A Toast Workshop
Enhance public speaking skills with this engaging workshop on crafting toasts. Perfect for New Year celebrations, this resource guides students through the process of writing and delivering a meaningful toast, fostering both creativity and confidence in public speaking.

Spill the Tea: 2023 Year in Review – Google Slides Photo Project
A fun and engaging Google Slides project that allows students to reflect on the year 2023. Students create a photo-based presentation, capturing key moments, trends, and personal experiences from the year, making it an excellent activity for New Year reflections.

This bundle is perfect for middle school teachers looking to add a mix of educational and engaging activities to their New Year curriculum. Each resource is designed to be cross-curricular, supporting skills in reading, writing, research, public speaking, and social-emotional learning.

1. Examination Day Full-Week ELA Unit Plan: Socratic Seminar, Choice Board, Slides

• Dive into Henry Slesar's thought-provoking short story, "Examination Day," with a full-week ELA unit plan designed for middle school. This comprehensive package includes detailed Socratic seminar procedures, engaging choice board activities, and dynamic presentation slides to encourage critical thinking and student-led discourse on themes of intelligence testing and government control.

1. Harrison Bergeron Full-Week ELA Plan: Socratic Seminar, Choice Board, Slides

• Explore Kurt Vonnegut's classic dystopian tale, "Harrison Bergeron," in this complete week-long ELA unit. Middle school students will engage deeply with themes of enforced equality and individuality through structured Socratic seminars, creative choice board activities, and informative slides, all designed to foster critical analysis and vibrant classroom discussions.

1. All Summer in a Day Comprehensive Week-Long Lesson Plan: Seminar, Choice Board

• Immerse your students in Ray Bradbury's poignant story, "All Summer in a Day," with this extensive unit plan. The curriculum includes everything you need to facilitate meaningful discussions around themes of isolation, bullying, and the longing for sunshine. Engaging seminars and diverse choice board activities provide varied learning opportunities that cater to different student interests and learning styles.

1. The Pedestrian Full-Week ELA Unit Plan: Socratic Seminar, Choice Board, Slides

• Step into the futuristic world of Ray Bradbury's "The Pedestrian" with this detailed unit plan for grades 6-8. Through thoughtful Socratic seminars, a creative choice board, and educational slides, students will analyze the story's critique of technological dependency and societal conformity, developing critical thinking skills that transcend the classroom.

Comprehensive Dahl Exploration: This bundle combines three of Roald Dahl’s most compelling stories, each presented in a detailed ELA unit designed to engage middle school students. Perfect for an author’s study, this bundle allows students to analyze Dahl’s unique narrative style and recurring themes across different works. From the mysterious escalations in "Way Up to Heaven" to the unsettling undertones of "The Landlady" and the darkly comic "Lamb to the Slaughter," students will appreciate Dahl’s mastery in crafting suspense and surprise. This bundle is an excellent resource for end-of-year activities, sub plans, or a focused thematic unit on one of literature’s most intriguing authors.

1. Way Up to Heaven ELA Unit

Description: Explore the suspenseful realms of Roald Dahl’s "Way Up to Heaven" with this detailed ELA unit. This package includes engaging slides for easy teaching, a structured Socratic seminar to foster deep discussion, comprehensive lesson plans for effective learning, and versatile choice board activities to cater to diverse learning preferences. Students will delve into thematic analysis, character study, and the craft of writing through guided essays and creative projects.

2. The Landlady ELA Unit

Description: Dive deep into the chilling story of "The Landlady" with this complete ELA unit. It features dynamic slides that enrich the narrative experience, a Socratic seminar to enhance critical thinking, and a choice board that offers creative and analytical options like comic strips and alternate endings. Additional essays and activities, including a film comparison using a Venn diagram, make this unit perfect for a comprehensive study of narrative techniques and thematic development.

3. Lamb to the Slaughter ELA Unit

Description: Unpack the intrigue of Roald Dahl’s "Lamb to the Slaughter" in this all-inclusive ELA unit. This resource provides detailed slides for seamless instruction, engaging seminar guidelines to discuss the complexities of the plot, and a range of activities including a choice board for student-driven projects. The unit also includes tailored essay prompts and additional activities that encourage a deeper understanding of the story’s themes and Dahl’s distinctive writing style.

Bonus:

Includes in-depth character analysis across three stories and synthesizing essay prompt with graphic organizers!

Included Resources:

1. Sorry, Wrong Number ELA Unit: A Full Week of Engaging Lessons for Middle School

• Description: Dive into the suspenseful world of "Sorry, Wrong Number" by Lucille Fletcher with this comprehensive ELA unit. Over the course of a week, students will read the script, listen to the captivating radio play, and engage in dynamic activities including a Socratic seminar and creative choice board projects. Each lesson plan is fully detailed, with scaffolds and extensions to support all learners, making it perfect for a middle school reader's theater.

2. The Hitchhiker ELA Unit: A Full Week of Engaging Lessons for Middle School

• Description: Explore the eerie tale of "The Hitchhiker" by Lucille Fletcher in this full-week ELA unit. Students will delve into the text and the radio play, enhancing their understanding through structured lessons, a Socratic seminar, and creative projects from a choice board. The unit includes detailed lesson plans, comprehensive question sets, and all necessary materials to make it an ideal choice for a middle school reader's theater experience.

3. The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street ELA Unit: Slides, Essay, Choice Board (Grades 6-8)

• Description: Uncover the chilling drama of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" with this engaging ELA unit. Designed for grades 6-8, students will read the play, analyze key themes, and express their understanding through essays and choice board activities. The unit features fully detailed lesson plans, interactive slides, and thoughtful discussion prompts, providing a rich reader's theater experience for middle school students.

Bundle Features:

• Engaging Content: Each unit includes captivating dramas and plays that are perfect for reader's theater, keeping students motivated and excited about learning.
• Comprehensive Lesson Plans: Detailed, day-by-day lesson plans ensure a structured and organized approach to teaching, with clear objectives and standards alignment.
• Dynamic Activities: Students will engage in a variety of activities, including reading, listening, Socratic seminars, and creative choice board projects, fostering critical thinking and creativity.
• Support for All Learners: Each unit comes with scaffolds and differentiation strategies to support diverse learning needs, ensuring every student can participate and succeed.
• Ready-to-Use Resources: Fully printable and easy to implement, these units save teachers time and effort in planning and preparation.

Perfect for middle school humanities teachers, this bundle provides everything you need to deliver a series of engaging and educational drama units that will captivate your students and enhance their learning experience. Bring your classroom to life with these dynamic ELA resources!

Elements of Suspense Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Description:
Dive into the spine-tingling world of suspense with this engaging lesson plan! Students will analyze the key elements of suspense—pacing, foreshadowing, red herrings, danger, and more—through guided notes, interactive activities, and media examples like film trailers. This resource is perfect for Halloween or any time you want to keep your students on the edge of their seats. Ideal for introducing or reviewing the genre of suspense.

Elements of Dystopia Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Description:
Welcome to the dark side of fiction with this comprehensive dystopian literature lesson. Students will explore themes like totalitarian regimes, environmental disasters, survival, and rebellion. Using multimedia examples and text excerpts, students will analyze how these elements create powerful dystopian worlds. This resource is perfect for introducing dystopian fiction or as a review of the genre, making it a great fit for discussions on social justice or government control.

Elements of Science Fiction Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Description:
Blast off into the universe of science fiction! This lesson plan introduces students to the exciting elements of sci-fi, including futuristic technology, space exploration, time travel, alien life, and parallel universes. Students will analyze these elements through guided notes, multimedia, and text excerpts. Whether you're teaching the genre for the first time or reviewing it with your class, this resource is out of this world!

Elements of Fantasy Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Description:
Step into magical realms with this enchanting lesson plan on the elements of fantasy. Students will explore key components such as world-building, magical systems, mythical creatures, quests, and good vs. evil. Using guided notes and multimedia, students will be transported into the fantastical worlds of dragons, wizards, and epic quests. This resource is perfect for immersing students in the magic of fantasy fiction, sparking their imaginations and developing their literary analysis skills.

Elements of Mystery Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Introduce your students to the mystery genre with this 60-minute, print-and-go lesson plan that includes everything you need to kick off a mystery unit! This engaging lesson features guided notes, teacher slides, a one-page mystery story, and answer keys. Students will explore key mystery elements, such as clues, suspects, and red herrings, and apply their knowledge by solving the included mystery. Perfect for grades 6-8, this resource makes it easy to teach critical thinking and deduction skills while introducing a fun and interactive genre.

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.

• STAAR ECR Mastery Resource Informational Essay Test Prep Grades 6-8 Thesis Claim
  This comprehensive resource breaks down the Extended Constructed Response (ECR) process for middle school students. It guides them through crafting a solid thesis, developing claims, and supporting their ideas with evidence and reasoning. The engaging, step-by-step format ensures students master the writing skills they need for STAAR success.

• Thanksgiving Argument Writing Unit Debate Topics & Lesson Plans 4 STAAR ECRs
  Make argumentative writing fun and seasonal with this resource. Students tackle Thanksgiving-themed debate topics while practicing essential STAAR ECR skills. The unit includes structured lessons, 4 debate topics, guided notes, and activities that focus on developing strong arguments with evidence and counterarguments.

• ECR Relay Race: Engaging STAAR Writing Prep Grades 5-8 Comprehension 12 Prompts!
  Turn essay writing into a collaborative, competitive game! This relay race-style resource includes 12 engaging prompts and helps students build comprehension and writing skills through interactive learning. Ideal for both individual and group work, this resource is perfect for STAAR test prep and building writing confidence.

Explore themes of equity, disabilities, and resilience with this dynamic resource bundle designed for grades 5-8!

1. 18-Day Disabilities & Equity Unit (Grades 6+): This comprehensive unit includes engaging projects, thought-provoking essays, rigorous assessments, and Socratic seminars to help students explore visible and invisible disabilities, equity in schools, and societal challenges. Perfect for deepening understanding and fostering empathy in your classroom.
2. Out of My Mind Movie Guide and Activities (Grades 5+): Dive deeper into Sharon Draper’s Out of My Mind with this movie guide and activity pack! Students will analyze characters, themes, and key scenes while practicing critical thinking and reflection skills.

This bundle is ideal for educators looking to combine standards-aligned instruction with meaningful, real-world themes. Save time and inspire your students with these ready-to-use resources!

Engage your students in a powerful and comprehensive 18-day thematic unit on bullying designed for grades 5-8. This multimedia-rich resource explores the critical issue of bullying through a variety of formats, ensuring student engagement and fostering social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. Perfect for humanities teachers, long-term substitute teachers, and SEL specialists, this unit is adaptable, rigorous, and impactful.

What's Inside:

• Day-by-Day Lesson Plans: Detailed and easy-to-follow, these plans guide students through an exploration of bullying using films, short stories, political cartoons, informational texts, and poetry.

• Multimedia Integration: Your students will analyze media such as:

• Short films on bullying for visual storytelling.

• Fiction texts like Pumpkin Head to explore bullying in literature.

• Political cartoons to understand the societal impact of bullying.

• Popular films like Matilda to discuss character responses to bullying.

• Songs that discuss themes of bullying and resilience.

• Socratic Seminars: Two thought-provoking Socratic seminars that allow students to dive deeper into themes of bullying, fostering critical thinking, discourse, and empathy.

• Assessments: Include graded one-pager projects, Socratic seminar rubrics, and a STAAR-aligned extended constructive response essay on bullying prevention, ensuring students develop strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.

• Capstone Project: Students will culminate their learning by creating an infographic on bullying, highlighting key facts such as types of bullying, its effects, and prevention strategies. This capstone promotes research, creativity, and advocacy.

Why You'll Love It:

• Flexible Use: Perfect for SEL lessons, English Language Arts, and humanities classes. This unit can also be used by long-term substitutes for a fully developed curriculum that's ready to go.
• Multimedia and Interdisciplinary: Engage students with a range of media, ensuring both visual and auditory learners are captivated. From analyzing cartoons to films, this unit provides cross-curricular opportunities.
• Builds SEL Skills: Through various activities, students learn empathy, kindness, and strategies to combat bullying. It’s not just an academic unit, but a character-building experience.
• Fully Scaffolds Learning: Differentiated activities, visual aids, and pre-made assessments make this unit accessible to a wide range of student abilities, including ELLs and students with IEPs.

Who It's For:

• Humanities Teachers: Add depth to your curriculum with an SEL-focused unit that fits seamlessly into English, history, or social studies classes.
• SEL Coordinators: This unit emphasizes empathy, communication, and kindness, key components of any social-emotional learning program.
• Long-Term Substitutes: Take the guesswork out of planning with a ready-to-use, high-quality unit that ensures continuity in learning while building essential skills.

Make bullying prevention and social-emotional learning an integral part of your classroom with this well-rounded, 18-day multimedia unit. Equip your students with the tools to recognize, stand up against, and prevent bullying in their school community.

Add to your cart now and inspire positive change in your students' lives!

Unlock a powerful, multimedia learning experience with this 18-Day Human Migration & Immigration Unit designed for grades 7 and up. Perfectly suited for middle and high school students, this comprehensive unit takes a deep dive into the complex themes of immigration, refugee experiences, human rights, and resilience, offering a diverse range of engaging activities, discussions, and assessments to enhance your students’ understanding of migration.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

This unit is packed with dynamic content, carefully curated to foster critical thinking, empathy, and real-world connections to the global immigration experience. Whether you're teaching ELA, Social Studies, or Civics, this resource makes it easy to cover key learning standards while keeping students deeply engaged.

Key Features:

• 18-Day Overview with links: An organized, day-by-day curriculum featuring thought-provoking discussions, debates, and creative projects.
• Multimedia Approach: Engage students with film (A Better Life), poetry (e.g., "Home" by Warsan Shire), art, and political cartoons to explore different perspectives on migration.
• Political Cartoon Capstone Project: Culminate the unit with an original political cartoon that challenges students to think critically and creatively about immigration or refugee issues.
• Full-Length Essay: Scaffolded instruction to help students write a STAAR-aligned ECR Extended Constructed Response informational essay on U.S. immigration changes over time.
• Student-Led Socratic Seminars: Foster meaningful student discussion through Socratic seminars on immigration themes, encouraging students to reflect on resilience and media representation.
• Collaborative Projects: Group activities like creating a one-pager on legal immigration pathways and a debate on immigration rights help students work together to deepen their learning.
• Visual Analysis Activities: Analyze and create political cartoons on immigration, developing students' understanding of how media portrays immigration issues.
• Adaptable for Grades 7-12: Scaffolded activities that can be easily modified to fit your students’ grade level, ensuring accessibility for middle and high school learners.

What’s Included:

• Detailed 18-Day Unit Plan: Complete lesson breakdowns and objectives for each day.
• Engaging Activities: Four Corners debates, circle discussions, Socratic seminars, and peer editing sessions.
• Poetry Analysis: Focus on powerful immigration-themed poems like Warsan Shire’s "Home" to build empathy and understanding.
• Film-Based Learning: Dive deep into the immigrant experience with the film A Better Life, supported by guiding discussion questions.
• Political Cartoon Creation & Analysis: Encourage creativity and visual literacy with a capstone political cartoon project, complete with a rubric, directions, and planning sheets.
• Extended Constructed Response (ECR) Essay Assignment: Guide students through writing a detailed essay on the historical shifts in U.S. immigration policies, helping them gather evidence and structure their argument.

Perfect for:

• English Language Arts (ELA) Teachers: Integrate critical thinking, reading comprehension, and writing skills into your curriculum through immigration-related poetry, essays, and discussions.
• Social Studies & Civics Teachers: This unit aligns with standards related to immigration, human rights, and social justice, making it an ideal choice for interdisciplinary learning.
• Project-Based Learning: Teachers seeking hands-on, creative projects that encourage students to connect real-world issues with classroom content.
• Middle & High School Classrooms: Adaptable for grades 7-12, making it perfect for different learning levels and classroom settings.

Benefits for Your Classroom:

• Standards-Aligned: Fully aligned with ELA, social studies, and civics standards for middle and high school.
• Easy to Implement: Clear, step-by-step instructions and a well-organized unit plan make it easy to integrate into your teaching.
• Creative & Engaging: Helps students develop both analytical and creative skills through a variety of learning activities and projects.
• Fosters Critical Thinking: Encourages deep reflection and discussion on complex issues like immigration policy, human rights, and media portrayal.
• Boosts Empathy: Through multimedia and personal stories, this unit helps students build empathy for people facing migration and displacement.

Bring immigration to life for your students with this engaging, interactive, and thought-provoking 18-Day Human Migration & Immigration Unit. Get your classroom discussing, debating, creating, and writing about one of the most critical global issues of our time!

Engage your middle and high school students with this 21-Day Multimedia Thematic Unit focused on Social Media and Mental Health! Designed for Grades 7 and up, this comprehensive unit weaves together ELA, social studies, and digital literacy through interactive lessons, activities, and assessments that explore the influence of social media on identity, mental health, and society.

This unit features a variety of multimedia resources, including TED Talks, informational articles, political cartoons, and the documentary The Social Dilemma. Students will develop critical thinking skills as they engage with different forms of media, reflect on their personal social media habits, and create meaningful projects like a political cartoon capstone.

What’s Included:

• Daily Lesson Plans for 21 days of engaging, standards-aligned instruction
• A range of activities including debates, Socratic seminars, and reflective writing
• Viewing guides and discussion prompts for multimedia content
• Informational text analysis with evidence-gathering strategies
• Step-by-step directions for creating a capstone political cartoon on social media’s impact
• Assessment rubrics and graphic organizers to support student learning

Aligned Standards:
This interdisciplinary unit is aligned with Common Core ELA Standards (including reading, writing, speaking, and listening), as well as ISTE Digital Literacy Standards. Perfect for cross-curricular learning, it encourages students to develop literacy skills, media analysis, and digital responsibility.

Why You'll Love This Unit:

• Interactive and Student-Centered: Students engage with real-world issues like social media usage, body image, and mental health in meaningful ways.
• Multimedia Integration: Incorporates TED Talks, articles, documentaries, and more to create a rich, dynamic learning experience.
• Project-Based Learning: Culminates with a creative capstone project where students design their own political cartoons, showcasing their understanding of the unit’s themes.
• Critical Thinking and Reflection: Encourages self-awareness as students reflect on their own social media habits and the impact on their mental health.

Who It’s For:

• Middle and high school teachers (Grades 7-12) looking for an engaging, interdisciplinary unit that addresses current issues.
• Educators seeking a Common Core-aligned and ISTE-aligned unit that integrates social media, mental health, and literacy skills.

Perfect for:

• ELA, social studies, and digital literacy classrooms
• Teachers looking for 21st-century skill-building units
• Classrooms wanting to address the impacts of social media on student well-being

This 21-Day Multimedia Unit will help students understand the impact of social media on their lives while improving essential academic skills. Get ready for insightful discussions, creative projects, and meaningful reflections that resonate with your students’ real-world experiences. Download now and bring relevant, standards-aligned learning to your classroom!

Struggling to turn those creative ideas into captivating stories? The Inspiring Creative Writing Bundle is your key to unlocking your potential and becoming a confident, well-rounded writer!

This powerful toolkit equips you with everything you need to:

• Craft imaginative stories: Learn the secrets of engaging storytelling techniques that will hook your readers from the very first sentence.
• Bring characters to life: Develop dynamic characters with depth and personality that will resonate with your audience.
• Master the art of editing: Polish your work with effective editing strategies that ensure your writing is clear, concise, and error-free.

No matter your experience level, this bundle is designed to empower you on your writing journey.

Here's what you'll get:

• Proven techniques to ignite your imagination and overcome writer's block.
• Step-by-step guidance on developing captivating plots and storylines.
• Invaluable tips for creating characters that leap off the page.
• Essential editing exercises to refine your writing and elevate your prose.
• Expert advice to help you discover your unique voice and writing style.

With the Inspiring Creative Writing Bundle, you'll be ready to:

• Express yourself creatively through the power of storytelling.
• Build confidence in your writing abilities.
• Take your writing to the next level and impress your teachers!
• Embark on a fulfilling adventure of self-discovery and artistic expression.

Don't wait! Unleash your inner author and transform your writing today!

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Do you need Morning Meeting Google Slides with Morning Meeting Questions and a Picture of The Day Slides for the whole year?

This is a bundle that includes 180 EDITABLE Morning Meeting Slides with beautiful backgrounds and creative questions and 180 EDITABLE Morning Meeting Pictures to share on a daily basis.

What I do each morning is display the Morning Meeting Questions, and I pick one slide to share and every student responds, which leads us to have deep discussions. I also share one Picture of The Day slide, and students are asked to infer, visualize, synthesize, and create connections with the picture. Looking closely at a picture is an important reading skill for students to develop to create inferences about what they are reading. 

The Morning Meeting Questions are higher-order questions that inspire thought-provoking answers. Additionally, I have built strong meaningful relationships with these slides!

"Higher-order questions put advanced cognitive demand on students. They encourage students to think beyond literal questions."

The topics and what is included:

• Differing questions for your students to enjoy, laugh or really think deeply about.
• “Should kids have to keep their rooms cleaned?”
• “Should kids get paid for grades?” Why?
• Morning Meeting Question Product- 185 Google Slide Pages
• Picture of The Day Slides- 180 Google Slide Pages

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• Video of The Day- Part 1
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