Library Skills Resources

History of Football(Soccer): Everything Has a History

By Gail Hennessey

Students will learn about the history of the sport of "football", (only the USA and some say Canada, use the term, soccer) and the famous games held every four years.

Great for a Friday activity to show kids that everything has a history, even sports!

Includes 11 web questions, a map skill activity on the 2022 Host Country of Qatar, A Did You Know? Section, Comprehension. Questions, a Teacher page with several extension activities and the key.

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Japan....Learn about the Land of the Rising Sun!(UNIT/WEBQUEST)

By Gail Hennessey

Covering Japan? I taught a unit of study on the country of Japan for 32 years and would love to share some my notes, activities and resources I used with my students.

This resource is for teachers to use to introduce the country/culture of Japan to their students. There is also an activity page with 10 web quest, a map skill activity and some fun facts about Japan.

If you'd like a student version, contact me and I would be happy to send it along.

Other resources that go along with my unit on Japan:

1. If you'd like to have a reading in the content area for social studies, Travel to Japan, may be just the thing for a classroom lesson! The reading takes students(grades 4-8) on a trip to Japan to learn about its geography, customs and places to see. There are also extension activities,a map skill activity and comprehension questions to use with your students as well as a list of resources. Japan, Travel to Japan Reading Activity

2. Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit on Japan? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Japanese Puzzler: Secret Message Activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms on Japan. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about Japan is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". It's a fun way to reinforce important vocabulary for a unit of study on the Japan! If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as well.Japan Puzzler, A Secret Message Review Activity

Using PRIMARY Sources in the Classroom. A DBQ activity uses primary sources. Sources can include diaries,posters, music, news articles from the time, anything written by those who participated in or witnessed an event in history. Students review the given documents and use many cognitive skills in processing what they see and read. After gathering information using the documents, students develop an essay answering a question.The topic of this Primary Source(DBQ )is Life of a Japanese-American Child Living in an Internment Camp during World War 2.

A teacher page includes the Key,additional links and suggestions for a rubric to grade the DBQ. This resource could also be used as a web quest.Life of an American Child Living in an Internment Camp during WW2

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Switzerland: Country in Focus(Webquest/Extension Activities)

By Gail Hennessey

Did you know that a Swiss man named Bertrand Piccard was the first person to circumnavigate the earth in a hot-air balloon? Did you know that the first chocolate bar was made in Switzerland back in 1819? Learn more about this mountainous country with this informative webquest on Switzerland!

Mapwork, 9 web questions, extension activities and key...

Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity.

You may find these other Countries in Focus of interest:

1. Russia: This webquest of 10 questions will enable young people to learn lots of information on the country of Russia! Extension activities, resources, fun facts,key. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Russia, Country in Focus-A Webquest

2. Australia: Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. There is also a mapskill activity. Try Australia. I also have a Country in Focus on Switzerland,India and Iceland. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation, for an enrichment activity or for a substitute.

Australia

3. Iceland. Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. The first in the series is Iceland. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity. Iceland, Country in Focus-A Webquest

4. India:Country in Focus,is a web quest, with additional fun facts and extension activities. Did you know that it was ancient India which gave the world the idea of the zero? The game Chutes and Ladders comes from an Indian board game. More people speak English in India than in the United States? Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. India, Country in Focus-A Webquest

5. Greece: Use this informative web quest as an introduction to the country of Greece. Greece, Country in Focus- A Webquest

6. China: A great resource that helps develop skills such as reading for information and using research and computer skills. This web quest gives students an overview to the country: map skills, info on panda bears, Great Wall, Terra Cotta Solders-more. Extension activities/key (12 page resource with 10 informational web questions). China, Country in Focus-A Webquest

7. Learn about the country of Brazil with this informational web quest. There is also a map skill activity and fun facts. Additionally, there is a teacher page with extension activities and additional links.

Although the map skill/webquest can be completed in one session, if you opt to do the extension activity, additional days could be used. Brazil, Country in Focus-A Webquest <2016 Olympics will be held in Brazil!)

8. North Korea:https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/North-Korea-Lets-Learn-about-the-Country-of-North-KoreaA-Webquest-3581788

9. South Korea: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/South-Korea-A-Webquest-3296485

10: Italy: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Italy-and-Ancient-RomeCountry-in-Focus-A-Webquest-3762286

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Brazil: Country in Focus

By Gail Hennessey

Learn about the country of Brazil with this informational web quest. There is also a map skill activity and fun facts. Additionally, there is a teacher page with extension activities and additional links.

Although the map skill/webquest can be completed in one session, if you opt to do the extension activity, additional days could be used.

Other resources in my Countries in Focus:

1. Studying China. This web quest would be a positive addition to a unit of study! Want to introduce your students to the country of China during Chinese New Year? This web quest gives students an overview to the country including map skill questions, learning about the panda bears, the Great Wall of China, The Terra Cotta Solders and lots more. Extension activities and links as well as the key are also included. The 12 page resource has 10 informational web questions.China, Country in Focus, A Webquest

2. Russia: This webquest of 10 questions will enable young people to learn lots of information on the country of Russia! Extension activities, resources, fun facts,key. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Russia, Country in Focus, A Webquest

3. Australia: Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. There is also a mapskill activity. Try Australia. I also have a Country in Focus on Switzerland,India and Iceland. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation, for an enrichment activity or for a substitute.

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Australia-World-in-FocusWebquestExtension-Activities-877806

4. Iceland. Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. The first in the series is Iceland. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity. Iceland, Country in Focus, A Webquest

5. **India:**Country in Focus,is a web quest, with additional fun facts and extension activities. Did you know that it was ancient India which gave the world the idea of the zero? The game Chutes and Ladders comes from an Indian board game. More people speak English in India than in the United States? Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. India, Country in Focus-A Webquest

  1. Greece: Use this informative web quest as an introduction to the country of Greece. Greece, A Country in Focus-A Webquest

7. Switzerland: Did you know that a Swiss man named Bertrand Piccard was the first person to circumnavigate the earth in a hot-air balloon? Did you know that the first chocolate bar was made in Switzerland back in 1819? Learn more about this mountainous country with this informative webquest on Switzerland!

Mapwork, 9 web questions, extension activities and key...

Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity. Switzerland, Country in Focus-A Webquest

**8. South Korea:**This would be a great opportunity to introduce students to the county of South Korea. In 2018, South Korea, also hosted the Winter Olympics.There are 11 web questions, lots of Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions and a teacher page with 7 extension activities. There is also a key for both the web quest and comprehension questions and additional links for teachers. Although the activity could be done in one class period, if you decide to do some of the extension activities, this resource could be used over several days. SOUTH KOREA

9. North Korea: Founded in 1948 by Kim II-Sung, North Korea is officially called the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. About the size of the state of Pennsylvania, it has been nicknamed the Hermit Kingdom because it is a country that few from the outside world have visited. With North Korea being in the news a lot lately, this might be a great opportunity to introduce students to the "Hermit Kingdom". In 2018, President Trump plans to have a meeting with the leader of North Korea**. NORTH KOREA**

10. Guam: This resource would be a very good opportunity to introduce students to the Pacific island of Guam, a U.S. Territory.

There are 9 Webquestions, a Did You Know? fact section and a Teacher Page with extension activities and keys to the web quest and key to the Comprehension questions**.GUAM**

11.ITALY: Studying the Ancient Romans? Looking for a Friday Activity to introduce students to countries of the world? Part of my Country in Focus Series, this web quest covers the country of Italy and the ancient Romans. Students will learn about the contributions of the people from Italy, famous people, places to visit and more. There are 11 web questions, a map skill activity on Italy, a Did You Know? fun fact section, comprehension questions and a Teacher Page with Looking for an internet activity that includes 10 extension activities, additional links and the keys. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Italy-and-Ancient-RomeCountry-in-Focus-A-Webquest-3762286

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Arctic! Learn about the Arctic(Webquest)

By Gail Hennessey

The Arctic!

Geographical web quest which introduces kids to the region of the Earth known as the Arctic. There are 14 web quests(with lots of information in the questions), Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions(including several "thought question"), a teacher page with a number of extension activities, additional links and key.

Great for a Friday activity, before a vacation, or when you are looking for a geography resource.

Other resources you may find of interest:

1. Antarctica, A Webquest! Geographical web quest which introduces kids to the continent of Antarctica. There are 10 web quests(with lots of information in the questions), 14 Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions(including several "thought question"), a teacher page with a number of extension activities, additional links and key.Antarctica, A Webquest!

2. Exploring the Ocean Blue: A Web quest, will introduce students to our oceans. There are nine informative web questions. Fun Facts, comprehension questions,extension activities and links are also provided as is the key. Can be used as part of a unit on oceans, for Earth Day, World Ocean Day or as an activity for a Friday, before a vacation break or as an end of the year activity. This can be a one day class resource or used for a couple of days depending on whether the activities(creative writing/art work/online simulation games, etc.) are used with the students. There are 9

informative web questions. Fun Facts, comprehension questions,extension activities,links: Let's Explore the Oceans: A Webquest

3. Learn about Jacques Cousteau with this Reader's Theater Script: Oceanographer, photographer,filmmaker, scientist, writer, inventor, Cousteau spent his life studying the oceans and the marine life that lived in the oceans. His books and films on his studies sparked much interest in our oceans and created an awareness about the need for marine conservation. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series where Jacques Cousteau is a guest on her talk show and answers questions of her studio audience. There are 10 audience questioners, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, a teacher section with extension activities, links and the key.Jacques Cousteau: A Reader's Theater Script

4. Learn about the history of Earth Day and, our planet, EARTH, with this informative web quest. There are 15 web questions as well as comprehension questions and a Did You Know? fun fact section. The teacher page includes extension activities, the key, and additional links.

5. Learn about the history of space with this informative web quest.

There are 12 web questions, comprehension questions and extension activities. Space: A Webquest

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Australia: (Webquest/ Activities)

By Gail Hennessey

Australia Day is January 26th. Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. There is also a mapskill activity. Try Australia. I also have a Country in Focus on Switzerland,India and Iceland. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation, for an enrichment activity or for a substitute.

You may also find this resource of interest:

1. Explore World Landmarks are great to introduce kids to some popular world landmarks around the world. Great for a Friday activity, for social studies/LA classes or when you are going to have a substitute. About one page of reading, discussion questions and extension activities all help students learn some informative facts about famous world landmarks in the world.Ayers/Uluru Rock. Ayers Rock/Uluru, Explore World Landmarks-A Webquest

Other Countries in Focus:

1. Russia: This webquest of 10 questions will enable young people to learn lots of information on the country of Russia! Extension activities, resources, fun facts,key. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Russia, Country in Focus, A Webquest

2. Did you know that a Swiss man named Bertrand Piccard was the first person to circumnavigate the earth in a hot-air balloon? Did you know that the first chocolate bar was made in Switzerland back in 1819? Learn more about this mountainous country with this informative webquest on Switzerland!

Mapwork, 9 web questions, extension activities and key...

Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity. Switzerland, Country in Foucs-A Webquest

3. Iceland. Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. The first in the series is Iceland. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity. Iceland, Country in Focus-A Webquest

4. India:Country in Focus,is a web quest, with additional fun facts and extension activities. Did you know that it was ancient India which gave the world the idea of the zero? The game Chutes and Ladders comes from an Indian board game. More people speak English in India than in the United States? Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. India, Country in Focus-A Webquest

5. Greece: Use this informative web quest as an introduction to the country of Greece. Greece, A Country in Focus-A Webquest

6. China: A great resource that helps develop skills such as reading for information and using research and computer skills. This web quest gives students an overview to the country: map skills, info on panda bears, Great Wall, Terra Cotta Solders-more. Extension activities/key (12 page resource with 10 informational web questions).China, Country in Focus-A Webquest

Learn about the country of Brazil with this informational web quest. There is also a map skill activity and fun facts. Additionally, there is a teacher page with extension activities and additional links.

Although the map skill/webquest can be completed in one session, if you opt to do the extension activity, additional days could be used. Brazil, Country in Focus-A Webquest <2016 Olympics will be held in Brazil!)

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World Landmarks! Webquest

By Gail Hennessey

Learn about some of the famous landmarks around the world. This web quest includes: Uluru Rock, Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Mt. Everest, Dead Sea, Rock of Gibraltar, Great Pyramid, Suez Canal. Stonehenge, Sahara Desert,Abu Simbel, Easter Island and Angkor Wat. There are comprehension questions and several extension activities.

Perhaps, you may find these resources of interest, too.

1. Learn about U.S. Landmarks with this fun/informative web quest. There are 12 web questions and extension activities. US Landmarks, A Webquest

2. Learn about Mt. Everest, Nepal and the Yeti with this web quest! Activities,interesting facts and comprehension review,too. Addresses several common core standards in language arts.Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Mt. Everest, A Webquest

3. Explore World Landmarks introduce kids to some popular world landmarks. About one page of reading, discussion questions and extension activities all help students learn some informative facts about famous world landmarks in the world. Eiffel Tower, Explore World Landmarks Reading Passage/Activities

4. Taj Mahal:Explore World Landmarks are great to introduce kids to some popular world landmarks around the world. Great for a Friday activity, for social studies classes or when you are going to have a substitute.With writing in the content area, the short activities can also be used in Language Arts classes, too! About one page of reading, discussion questions and extension activities. Taj Mahal, Exploring World Landmarks Reading Passage/Activities

5. Explore World Landmarks are great to introduce kids to some popular world landmarks around the world. Great for a Friday activity, for social studies/LA classes or when you are going to have a substitute. About one page of reading, discussion questions and extension activities all help students learn some informative facts about famous world landmarks in the world.Ayers/Uluru Rock. Ayes Rock/Uluru, Explore World Landmarks Reading Passage/ Activities

6. Learn about the Great Wall of China with this informative reading. Also included are 10 Did You Know? facts about the Great Wall, ten comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, additional links and the key.Great Wall of China, Explore World Landmarks Reading Passage/Activities

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First Ladies of the United States-Webquest

By Gail Hennessey

Did you know that First Lady Hillary Clinton was the first First Lady to become a senator of New York? She was also the first woman to get the nomination ,from a major party(Democratic),to run for President of the United States. Hillary won the 2016 popular vote by several million but lost in the Electoral College to Donald Trump. Did you know that Florence Harding was the first woman to be able to VOTE for her husband in a presidential election? Did you know that Eleanor Roosevelt was called the " First Lady of the World"? Learn about the contributions of some of our first ladies with this fun and informative webquest. Updated to include Dr. Jill Biden.

For grades 4 and up

Gail

Other resources you may find of interest:

1. Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities.Learn about the White House, A Webquest

2. Do your female students ask why more women aren't mentioned in history books.Each web question contains lots of informational text on 10 women who have made contributions to our world. Elizabeth Blackwell,Clara Barton,Amelia Earhart,Susan B Anthony,Sally Ride,Rosa Parks,Jane Goodall,Eleanor Roosevelt,Marie Curie and Sacagwea.Extension links/activities,key.Skills:reading for information/ research/computer skills. Women's History Month, A Webquest

I also have plays on several first ladies including: Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton,Eleanor Roosevelt, Martha Washington, Mary Todd Lincoln, Edith Wilson, Florence Harding,Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolly Madison and Lady Bird Johnson. Check out my store for more details.

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Elephants! (A Webquest)

By Gail Hennessey

Did you know that elephants can be right or left tusked, kind of like humans are with their hands? Did you know that the elephant has the largest brain of any LAND mammal?(The sperm whale has the largest brain of all...) And if you think elephants like peanuts...they really do not! I think your students would have fun learning about the elephant with this web quest! I have included extension activities, additional trivia and the key.

You might be interested in web quests on additional animals:

1. The polar bear is in trouble! Warming temperatures has cause a decrease in the sea ice-something the polar bear needs to survive. The polar bear needs our help! Learn about this amazing mammal with this fun and informative webquest Additional extension activities and resources are also provided. Polar Bears, A Webquest

2. Only about 5,000 rhinos are left in the wild.Use this informative web quest to learn about this endangered species. 9 web questions,lots of extension activities,comprehension questions/links. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Rhinos, A Webquest

3. Need a webquest activity in science? Maybe, you are looking for a language arts activity for students to skim to find answers and use informational text to develop a creative writing task. Maybe, you are looking for a cooperative lesson activity.Try my Leaping Leopard's Webquest! Grades 4 and up. The webquest has 8 webquestions and 8 extension activities(and links to more information). Leopards, A Webquest

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Phoenicians: A Webquest

By Gail Hennessey

If you are studying the Phoenicians, this webquest will be a positive addition as an introduction/review to the first sea traders of the ancient world. The Phoenicians developed an alphabet which they shared to other cultures in their travels around the Mediterranean Sea. They developed the color purple and were skilled in glassmaking. Their sea traders may have traveled as far as Britain and down the coast of Africa, in a time when there were no navigational tools.

Other resources on the Phoenicians include:

1. I also have a bundle of resources on the Phoenicians: (does not include this new webquest)https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Phoenicians-A-Bundle-of-Resources-4028719?st=370b58a922e3c950c9bd27e09c764726

2. You may find this resource of interest to use as well:

Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit on ancient Phoenicians? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Ancient Phoenician Secret Message activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms on the Phoenicians. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about the Phoenicians is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as well.Phoenicians, A Secret Message Review Activity

3. The color purple comes from the Phoenicians. Need a fun activity that involves kids finding answers that have PURPLE in it or are the color PURPLE? THERE are 17 statements in the complete PURPLE Game Activity. You can do this activity in one class, over a couple of days if being used as a end of the period activity or over a couple of days, if you wish to do the extension activities: Purple Game

4. With this biographical reading passage, students will learn about Hanno, the famous Phoenician sea explorer. There is a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, map activity and a teacher page with extensions and links and the key: Hanno, Phoenician Sea Explorer

5. With this biographical reading passage, students will learn about **Hannibal,**the famous general of ancient times. Studying the Phoenicians? Studying Ancient Rome and the Punic Wars? This resource would be a great addition! There is a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, map activity and a teacher page with extensions and links and the key: Hannibal, a Reading Activity

6. This product covers an introduction to the Phoenicians and their contributions to the world. Did you know that the Phoenicians were the first known sea traders or that they invented an alphabet that was passed along to the cultures they met? Did you know that they invented a purple dye that became very desired by rulers and the very wealthy? It is said that the Emperor Nero passed a law that only HE could wear the unique color.The resource includes notes as well as extension activities and links to help you teach your students about the first known sea traders in history. I also have included several comprehension questions, too.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Phoenicians-Learn-about-the-Ancient-Phoenicians-366696?st=e0c660c6cfa154e677e0a3c6e4ce0d08

Mrs. Bie Ografee Talk Show Reading Theater Scripts:

Vikings

Ferdinand Magellan

Marco Polo

Christopher Columbus

Leonardo da Vinci

Michelangelo

Visit with a Crusader

Visit with a Victim of the Black Death

Martin Luther King Jr.

Rosa Parks

Harriet Tubman

George Washington Carver

Katherine Johnson

Tuskegee Airmen

Marian Anderson

Marie Curie

Galileo Galilei

Sir Isaac Newton

Albert Einstein

Jane Goodall

Moon Landing: Interview with first astronauts to walk on the moon

Rachel Carson

Jacques Cousteau

Thomas Edison

Elizabeth Blackwell

Visit with a Pilgrim

Revolutionary War Female Spies

Revolutionary War Tory

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison, Father of the Constitution

Pioneer Woman, Narcissa Whitman

Civil War Women Soldiers

Sacagaewa

Sequoyah

Lewis and Clark

Abraham Lincoln

California Gold Rush: Visit with a ‘49er

Wright Brothers

A Road trip Across the USA for Women’s Suffrage

WW 2: Women Pilots

Susan B. Anthony

Sonia Sotomayor

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Louisa May Alcott

Edgar Allen Poe

William Shakespeare

Charles Dickens

Johnny Appleseed

Visit with a Leprechaun

Visit with a Groundhog

To Tell the Truth Plays:

Hans Christian Andersen

Amelia Earhart

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

First Lady Edith Wilson

First Lady Florence Harding

King Tut

First Lady Hillary Clinton

First Lady Michelle Obama

First Lady Abigail Adams

First Lady Martha Washington

First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln

First Lady Dolly Madison

First Lady Lady Bird Johnson

My website for teachers/kids has lots of geography activities, short reads, factoids on different topics, news, career surveys, bell ringers and more.

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Charles Dickens! A Webquest

By Gail Hennessey

Today, a person who is very tight with money, is often called a scrooge, after, the main character in A Christmas Carol. Did you know that several other words and phrases were coined by Charles Dickens?

Words such as abuzz, flummox, the creeps,round the clock and whiz-bang are credited with Dickens. Other words that Dickens helped to popularize include, kibosh, butter-fingers,boredom,messiness,squashed,bah humbug,and tousled.

Here's another interesting fact about Charles Dickens.Someone said that if you counted all the words which Dickens used in his writing, it was an amazing 4.6 million different words!

With this being the time of year for the story, A Christmas Carol, it's a great opportunity to learn about its author,Charles Dickens. One of the most famous writers of all times,Dickens also wrote Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield and more. My webquest includes 8 fun/informative questions to learn about Dickens. Additional activities/links,too.

I also have a fun/informative Reader's Theater Script on Charles Dickens. See 3 below.

1. You may also be interested in my biographical play on Hans Christian Andersen.

This reader's theater play introduces kids to fairy tale writer,Hans Christian Andersen. His story, The Ugly Duckling, some say was actually about him. Great activity for Anti-Bullying Month in October to go along with reading of this fairytale. Comprehension questions, discussion questions, extension activities and resources are included. Hans Christian Andersen, A Reader's Theater Script

2.The fun/informative play uses the format of William Shakespeare being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series. Also includes: Comprehension/Did You Know?section, LOTS of extension activities/links/key.

William Shakespeare, A Reader's Theater Script

Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series, students will be introduced to the life of Charles Dickens, one of the most famous writers of all time. There are 11 questioners in the play as well as a Did You Know? section of fun facts, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities, additional links and the key:

Charles Dickens, A Reader's Theater Script

4. Use this fun/informative play uses the format of Edgar Allan Poe being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series. Also includes: Comprehension/Did You Know?section, LOTS of extension activities/links/key. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Edgar-Allan-Poe-A-Readers-Theater-Script-4345227

5.Part of my Ms.Bie Ografee Talk Show series of Reader's Theater Scripts, the guest is Louisa May Alcott. A "studio" audience asks Ms. Bie Ografee's guest questions about her life and accomplishments. There are 11 audience questioners, a Did You Know? section of fun facts, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities, additional links and the key. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Louisa-May-AlcottWriterSuffragette-and-AbolitionistA-Readers-Theater-Script-5290583

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Library of Congress: Explore Our Nation's Library(Webquest)

By Gail Hennessey

Are you a bibliophile(someone that loves books)?The Library of Congress, called our Nation's Library has over 33 million books. There are also over 12.5 million photographs and 6 million pieces of sheet music! Learn more about the Nation's Library with this fun and informative webquest.(Grades 4 and up)

Make sure you have the ability to open a zip file. If you'd like a student version, just contact me at Q/A.

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Supreme Court: A Webquest

By Gail Hennessey

Oyez, Oyez...Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The first Monday in October is the beginning of the new term of the Supreme Court. This web quest will introduce students to the Supreme Court. There are 13 web questions, a Did You Know? section and comprehension questions. Additionally, there are several extension activities and additional links as well as the key. *** Added a question about the newest SC Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Additional Resources:

1. Reader's Theater Script on Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Sonia-Sotomayor-Supreme-Court-Justice-A-Readers-Theater-Script-6044779

2. Reader's Theater Script on Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Ruth-Bader-Ginsburg-A-Supreme-Court-Justice-Readers-Theater-Script-6045122

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Holiday Traditions from Around the World(Webquest)

By Gail Hennessey

Whenever different cultures meet, ideas are exchanged. Did you know that skiing was started by the people of Norway? Did you know that the kite and fireworks were invented by the people of China? The idea of Trial by Jury and the idea of Democracy come to us from the Ancient Greeks. Chocolate came from the Aztecs people and the ancient Mesopotamian people first came up with a number system based on 60.

During the holidays is a great time to share with kids the many traditions which have been shared with different cultures. Learn the history behind some popular holiday traditions with this webquest.

NOTE: If you'd like a student version so you can use it with Google Classrooms and not have the teacher section with the key, just email me via Q/A and I will be happy to send you a copy.

Additional Resources of Interest:

Which president didn't allow a Christmas tree because he was an environmentalist? Which president organized a snowball fight in the White House for kids(using cotton balls). Which president hired a camel to entertain kids at Christmas time? Learn 12 informative facts about the Holidays at the White House. Holiday Traditions at the White House(Interactive Notebook Activity)

If you live where there is snow, you have probably built a snowman. The snowman has been around for quite a while. In fact, the earliest drawing of a snowman was found in a book dating back to 1380! The book, “Book of Hours” was found in a library in the country of the Netherlands. Read about a famous sculptor hired to make a snowman, a snowman which helps predicts the weather in Switzerland and two more stories about snowmen! Four short reading passages with questions and extension activities: SNOWMEN Reading Passages

With this being the time of year for the story, A Christmas Carol, it's a great opportunity to learn about its author,Charles Dickens. One of the most famous writers of all times,Dickens also wrote Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield and more. My webquest includes 8 fun/informative questions to learn about Dickens. Additional activities/links,too: >Charles Dickens, A Webquest

4. Learn about the history of New Year's with this fun/informative web quest. There are nine questions, lots of interesting customs of how people celebrate New Year's around the world, comprehension questions, extension activities and the key. Great activity for reading for information and research/computer skills. Included are also other holiday New Year's celebrations including Diwali, Chinese New Year, Songkran and Rosh Hashanah. The resources also mentions how April Fool's Day originated over when to celebrate New Year’s! New Year's Eve Webquest

Christmas Around the World

Traditions

Holidays in December

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Pastel Ghost Bulletin Board Letters | Halloween Classroom Decor | Reading

By MrsBaileyandHerClass

Transform your classroom with the vibrant and fun Halloween Boo-tiful Work Bulletin Board Set! This resource is perfect for creating a student work display that combines seasonal style and practicality. Designed with a delightful pastel ghost reading theme, this bulletin board set keeps your students interested and engaged. Ideal for displaying classroom seasonal projects, it’s a must-have for any teacher looking to enhance their classroom environment.

This set includes full-page letters that are easy to cut and customize for any phrase or title. Whether you're creating a festive reading corner, classroom library display, or celebrating Halloween with a literary twist, these book-loving ghosts will bring charm and joy to your classroom!

Here’s why this bulletin board set is a must-have for any organized classroom:

Features:

  • Customizable Headers: Four Premade Headers are already created for you!

    • Hauntingly Great Reads!
    • Hauntingly Great Writing!
    • Hauntingly Great Work!
    • Our Boo-tiful Work!
  • Full Printable Alphabet: Quickly customize with your own phrase or title!

  • Attractive Design: The charming pastel Halloween ghost reading block print and cursive headers add a cheerful and inviting touch to your classroom decor, making information easily accessible and visually appealing.

  • Comprehensive Set: Includes a full alphabet to allow you to customize and make the display your own!

  • Easy to Use: Simply print, cut, and display! The set is designed for quick setup, so you can focus on what matters most - teaching and engaging with your students.

Why It's a Good Buy:

  • Combines Fun and Learning: Celebrate Halloween with a cute, educational twist featuring pastel ghosts reading books.
  • Perfect for Younger Students: The soft, non-scary design is ideal for creating a fun yet calming environment for elementary classrooms.
  • Versatile Classroom Use: Great for bulletin boards, door headers, classroom library displays, or reading corners.
  • Quick and Easy Setup: Letters are easy to print, cut, and customize for any phrase or display.
  • Festive and Educational: Adds a seasonal touch to your decor while keeping the focus on books and learning.
  • Time-Saving Solution: Offers teachers a ready-to-use, festive bulletin board option during a busy season.

Ideal for grades PreK-5, this bulletin board set makes your classroom feel festive while keeping the focus on books and learning! Just print, cut, and display—your students will love it!


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Magical Theme Classroom Decor: When in Doubt, Go to the Library Poster Printable

By MrsBaileyandHerClass

Transform your classroom with this magical-inspired poster, featuring the beloved quote, “When in doubt, go to the library.” Perfect for adding a touch of wonder to your cozy classroom decor, this enchanting print will inspire students to embrace their love for reading, just like a curious character in a world of wizards and spells!

Why You'll Love It:

  • Magical Ambiance: This poster brings a whimsical touch to your space, creating an inviting atmosphere that encourages students to dive into books and spark their imaginations.
  • Effortless Setup: Designed for busy teachers, this high-quality printable poster in a large 24x36 size is easy to print and hang, making it a quick addition to your fantasy-themed classroom decor without the hassle!
  • Versatile Appeal: Whether you're decorating a reading nook, classroom library, or school library, this wizard-inspired decor resonates with fans of all ages, making it a great conversation starter and a source of motivation for young readers.

What’s Included: A beautifully designed, high-resolution poster that enhances your classroom’s magical theme and encourages a lifelong love for literature.

Make your classroom a captivating place where students feel inspired to read and explore! This wizard-themed poster is the perfect finishing touch to your classroom decor, creating a space where every student feels welcomed and excited to dive into their next adventure.

How to Use:

  1. Download & Print: Download the PDF file and print on standard 8.5x11 inch paper.
  2. Cut & Assemble: Cut along the edges and arrange the pieces to form the full 24x36 inch poster.
  3. Display: Use tape, glue, or a poster frame to display your newly assembled poster in your classroom library or reading nook. For added durability, cover seams with packing tape or laminate it through your school’s laminator!

Download Now and Start Decorating!


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Halloween Bulletin Board Set - Halloween Classroom Decor - Reading- Pastel

By MrsBaileyandHerClass

Transform your classroom with the vibrant and fun pastel and black and white Halloween Batty About Work Bulletin Board Set! This resource is perfect for creating a student work display that combines seasonal style and practicality. Designed with a delightful pastel bat reading theme, this bulletin board set keeps your students interested and engaged. Ideal for displaying classroom seasonal projects, it’s a must-have for any teacher looking to enhance their classroom environment.

This set includes the phrase 'Batty About Books in two text variations. Whether you're creating a festive reading corner, classroom library display, or celebrating Halloween with a literary twist, these pastel bats will bring charm and joy to your classroom!

Here’s why this bulletin board set is a must-have for any organized classroom:

Features:

  • Ready to Print Header: Just select your design and print!
  • Ready to Print Pennant Banner: Quickly customize your own banner by choosing your desired pieces.
  • Attractive Design: The charming pastel Halloween bat reading block print and thin tall headers add a cheerful and inviting touch to your classroom decor, making information easily accessible and visually appealing.
  • Comprehensive Set: Includes multiple graphic and pennant options to add a little pizzazz to your completed board!
  • Easy to Use: Simply print, cut, and display! The set is designed for quick setup, so you can focus on what matters most - teaching and engaging with your students.

Why It's a Good Buy:

  • Combines Fun and Learning: Celebrate Halloween with a cute, educational twist featuring black and white bats with pastel accents.
  • Perfect for Younger Students: The soft, non-scary design is ideal for creating a fun yet calming environment for elementary classrooms.
  • Versatile Classroom Use: Great for bulletin boards, door headers, classroom library displays, or reading corners.
  • Quick and Easy Setup: Letters are easy to print, cut, and customize for any phrase or display.
  • Festive and Educational: Adds a seasonal touch to your decor while keeping the focus on your students and their learning.
  • Time-Saving Solution: Offers teachers a ready-to-use, festive bulletin board option during a busy season.

Ideal for grades PreK-5, this bulletin board set makes your classroom feel festive while keeping the focus on books and learning! Just print, cut, and display—your students will love it!


I hope you find this resource just as fun for your students as it has been for mine! If you have any questions or would like to share feedback, please reach out to me on Instagram: MrsBaileyandHerClass.

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Parts of a Book Worksheets & Vocabulary | Library Lessons & Reading Activities

By Innovative Classroom Ideas

With the help of these entertaining parts of a book worksheets, young children will enjoy learning about the components of a book. These entertaining book reports are incredibly helpful for young children. These worksheets on identifying book sections make sure that readers are aware of the title, author, and illustrator, among other elements of the books they are reading. All you need to do is print the label sections of a book worksheet, and your kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth graders will be ready to study.

These no-prep parts of a book worksheet papers are perfect for kindergarteners, first-graders, second-graders, third-graders, and fourth-graders, regardless of whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler. In order to make sure they comprehend what they are reading, children will learn about the many components of books. Children will find it easy to learn and retain the components of a book with the aid of these guided prompts and identifying pieces of a book worksheet. Additionally, you can print these elements of a book worksheets for your own classroom or home.

The activities on these parts of a book worksheets include:

  • Parts of a book coloring pages
  • Playdough mat for the parts of a book
  • Read and trace the parts of the book
  • Trace the parts of a book in lines
  • Cut and paste the parts of a book
  • Color the parts of the book in the correct color
  • Label the parts of a book on the book
  • Fill in the parts of a book
  • Complete the story part of a book

Whether you are a teacher, parent, homeschooler, daycare provider, or planning a summer camp you will love these parts of a book worksheets for kids in preschool, kindergarten grade 1, and even grade 2.

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My Favorite Scriptures Note-Taking Sheets

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Use these My Favorite Scripture Note-Taking Sheets to write out your favorite scriptures is a powerful way to engage with God’s Word on a deeper level.  When you take the time to write, you slow down and focus on each word, allowing its meaning to sink into your heart and mind.  This practice creates a moment of stillness, offering an opportunity to reflect on how the scripture applies to your life and spiritual journey.  Writing can also make scriptures more personal and meaningful, transforming them from words on a page into truths that resonate in your soul.

This practice helps improve memory retention, making it easier to recall scripture in moments of need.  Studies show that writing things down activates different parts of the brain compared to just reading or listening. When students write out their favorite verses, they’re not only reflecting on God’s Word but also reinforcing their ability to remember it.  This can be especially helpful when facing challenges, as they can draw strength and guidance from scriptures committed to memory.

Writing scripture also encourages mindfulness and intention. As students select their favorite verses, they’re guided to think critically about what speaks to their heart.  The act of writing becomes an exercise in meditation, helping students dwell on God’s promises, wisdom, and guidance.  This practice can transform a simple note-taking activity into a meaningful spiritual discipline, fostering a deeper connection with God.

For students, writing out scriptures fosters a personal relationship with the Bible, helping them see it as a source of guidance and comfort.  For teachers and homeschool parents, it’s a simple yet impactful tool to encourage engagement and reflection.  Over time, these written scriptures become a treasure trove of inspiration that students can revisit whenever they need encouragement or a reminder of God’s faithfulness.

Lastly, writing scripture builds a habit of spiritual journaling that can grow with students as they mature in their faith.  This habit helps them create a record of how specific verses have influenced their lives, serving as a spiritual timeline they can look back on. It’s a practical way to cultivate gratitude, reflection, and growth, all through the lens of scripture.

BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS/HOMESCHOOL PARENTS:

  • Simple Implementation:  Easy to integrate into Bible study lessons or morning devotion routines.
  • Encourages Focus:  Guides students to thoughtfully engage with scripture rather than passively reading.
  • Spiritual Growth:  Helps students reflect on the application of God’s Word in their daily lives.
  • Teaching Tool:  Offers a structured activity to teach the importance of scripture memorization and meditation.
  • ❤️ Family Connection:  Promotes meaningful discussions about favorite verses and their impact.

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS:

  • Memory Retention:  Writing helps commit scripture to memory for use in prayer, reflection, and life challenges.
  • ✍️ Creative Expression:  Note-taking allows for personalization through doodles, highlights, and reflections.
  • Spiritual Reflection:  Encourages students to think deeply about why a scripture resonates with them.
  • Engaged Learning:  Combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles for a well-rounded approach to scripture study.
  • Emotional Comfort:  Provides a sense of peace and encouragement through focused interaction with God’s promises.

These My Favorite Scripture Note-Taking Sheets pair perfectly with the My Identity in Christ: 7-Day Teen Mini-Devotional, creating a comprehensive faith-building experience for teens.  As students reflect on the devotional’s daily themes and journaling prompts, they can use the note-taking sheets to write out scriptures that resonate most with their hearts.  This combination reinforces key spiritual concepts, encourages deeper meditation on God’s Word, and provides a personalized way for teens to document their faith journey.  Together, these resources help teens build a strong foundation in Christ while fostering a meaningful, lasting connection with the Bible.

If you would like to pair this resources with My Identity in Christ:  7-Day Teen Mini-Devotional, here is the link:

My Identity in Christ: 7-DayTeen Mini-Devotional

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Book Fair Scavenger Hunt

By Dotty's Printables

This Scavenger hunt activity is packed with 5 fun questions about books. Students will love searching for dragons on covers and mystery books as they explore the fair. This is a fantastic way to engage young readers and foster a love for literature.

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