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Immerse your students into the fascinating story with this NO-PREP Teaching Resource on The History of Halloween with this comprehensive 2-week lesson plan and scope and sequence.  Included in this NO-PREP Teaching Resource on The History of Halloween is a detailed lesson plan and scope & sequence that guide you through each day, ensuring a structured approach to teaching. 

Covering the origins of Halloween, symbols, global celebrations, religious views, and its commercialization, this NO-PREP Teaching Resource on the History of Halloween is perfect for middle and high school classrooms. The PowerPoint presentation visually enhances learning, making complex topics engaging and easy to understand. Perfect for history, social studies, or cultural studies units, this pack provides everything you need to teach a well-rounded and informative unit on Halloween.

If you enjoyed this resource, you may also enjoy the full unit study:
NO-PREP Comprehensive Full Unit Study on The History of Halloween

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Are you interested in a NO-PREP Comprehensive Edgar Allan Poe’s Gothic Horror vs. Modern Horror teaching resource?  Introduce your students to the eerie world of horror literature with Edgar Allan Poe’s Gothic Horror vs. Modern Horror NO-PREP Comprehensive Lesson Plan, Scope & Sequence, and PowerPoint teaching resource. This NO-PREP comprehensive two-week unit is designed for grades 8-12 and compares the classic Gothic Horror of Edgar Allan Poe and modern horror fiction.

Students will explore how Gothic Horror, with its dark settings, psychological themes, and chilling atmosphere, differs from Modern Horror, which often incorporates societal fears and real-world anxieties. By analyzing key works like Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart and The Cask of Amontillado, alongside modern stories like Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery, students will gain a deeper understanding of how horror has evolved.

This bundle is ideal for English and Literature teachers looking for a structured and engaging way to teach comparative literary analysis. The resources are fully editable, making them easy to adapt to your specific classroom needs.

What’s Included:

• Two-Week Lesson Plan: Day-by-day teaching guide with objectives, activities, and assessments.
• Two-Week Scope & Sequence: A clear roadmap to guide the progression of the unit.
• Two-Week Pacing Guide:  A timeline in which all topics should be taught.
• PowerPoint Presentation: A visually engaging tool for introducing Gothic Horror, Edgar Allan Poe, and Modern Horror fiction, featuring discussion prompts and key analysis points.

Why You’ll Love This Unit:

• Engaging & Relevant: Captures students’ interest by exploring how horror stories reflect both psychological fears and societal issues.
• Time-Saving: Fully planned lessons, structured scope, and engaging PowerPoint presentations save you hours of preparation.
• Student-Centered: Encourages deep literary analysis, class discussions, and creative thinking while aligning with ELA standards for grades 8-12.

Perfect for educators looking to delve into Gothic and Modern Horror, this unit provides everything needed for a successful two weeks of thrilling literary exploration!

If you enjoyed this resource, here are some other Edgar Allan Poe resources you may be interested in:

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Integrate all the fun of fall in your Bible lessons! Some of my most loved, highly rated and best-selling fall Bible Lessons for Littles all in one money saving bundle!

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This bundle includes

3 Bible Lesson Units

• The Fruit of the Spirit- using Apples & Apple Tree
• The Pumpkin Patch Parable- Shine Your Light for Jesus
• Give Thanks to the Lord- One Thankful Leper Ten Lepers Healed

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Halloween season is upon us, and it’s almost time to break out the bats, spiders, and spooktacular Halloween activities in the classroom. It’s always fun to bring a bit of the holiday into the room with Halloween writing prompts, storytelling activities, and Halloween games for kids. We’re here to help you bring all of those spooky words into your content with Halloween vocabulary word wall flashcards and word search puzzles.

This Halloween word wall includes creepy words for your students to use in their writing and storytelling assignments and even games (word search and matching games). Print out these Halloween word wall vocabulary cards and cut them. Stick them up around your room or create a Halloween word bulletin board display to immerse your students in the content-specific vocabulary. Make your students busy at home or in class.

What's included:

• Word Serch puzzles and Matching Games
• Flashcards

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Word search puzzles are incredibly helpful for learning new words. They're like fun games where you find words hidden in a grid of letters. When you do this, you remember the words better and also get better at spelling. It's like a puzzle adventure that helps you learn and remember words in a really enjoyable way!

What's included:

General topics:

• Summer Vocabulary
• Beach vocabulary
• Air transport Vocabulary
• Alphabet Vocabulary
• Autumn Vocabulary
• Body Parts Names
• Books Vocabulary
• Colors
• Community Vocabulary
• Family
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Jobs & Professions
• Kitchen Objects
• Classroom Objects
• Clothing Vocabulary

Seasonal:

• 4th of July Vocabulary
• Columbus Day Vocabulary
• Halloween Vocabulary
• Moon Landing Day Vocabulary
• Veterans Day Vocabulary

Astronomy:

• Moon Phases

Days & Months:

• Days of the week
• Months of The Year
• French Days of the Week
• Italian Days of The Week
• Spanish Days of The Week

Animals:

• Animals Names
• Farm Vocabulary
• Birds Names
• Domesticated Animals
• Herbivores Animals Names
• Omnivores Animals Names
• Carnivorous Animals Names
• Water & Land Animals Names
• Wild Animals Names
• Jungle Animals Names
• Mammals Animals Names

Explore Thanksgiving’s fascinating history with The History of Thanksgiving Comprehensive Full Unit Study, a complete, no-prep resource designed to provide students with an in-depth look at the events, cultures, and traditions that shaped this American holiday.  The History of Thanksgiving Comprehensive Full Unit Study dives into the Pilgrims’ journey on the Mayflower, their early settlement challenges in Plymouth, and their first interactions with the Wampanoag tribe.  The reading passage highlights the vital role of cooperation between these two cultures, setting the stage for the first Thanksgiving.  With its robust lesson plan, pacing guide, and engaging reading materials, this unit study brings Thanksgiving’s origins to life, inspiring students to understand the significance of this national holiday.

The History of Thanksgiving Comprehensive Full Unit Study includes a meticulously structured 2-week course covering all aspects of early colonial life and Wampanoag traditions.  Students will examine the customs, food, and beliefs that were central to both the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag, providing context for modern Thanksgiving traditions like the “Three Sisters” crops and the classic turkey feast.  The History of Thanksgiving Comprehensive Full Unit Study includes four quizzes, per the lesson plan, and a comprehensive 2-week test ensure students grasp key details, fostering both historical literacy and a thoughtful appreciation of the holiday’s meaning.

The History of Thanksgiving Comprehensive Full Unit Study is a perfect fit for middle and high school classrooms, integrating history, social studies, and language arts standards to support your curriculum.  The included PowerPoint presentation makes it easy to guide students through complex concepts, while interactive activities and 20 comprehension questions help solidify learning.  Each day of the 2-week pacing guide is organized for maximum effectiveness, ensuring students build upon prior knowledge and make meaningful connections between the past and present.

Empower your students with this engaging, ready-to-go The History of Thanksgiving Comprehensive Full Unit Study that combines rich content with standards-aligned activities, assessments, and thought-provoking discussion prompts.  With everything you need to teach Thanksgiving’s history, this full unit study will captivate students while encouraging gratitude, community, and cultural awareness in the classroom.

Comprehensive Full Unit Study include:

• 2-week lesson plan
• 2-week scope & sequence
• 2-week pacing guide
• PowerPoint Presentation
• Reading Passage
• 20 passage questions and answers key
• 4 quizzes with answer keys
• 20 writing prompts
• 20 student activities
• 20 student projects
• 10 Note-Taking Sheets
• 6-Part Assessment Tool with answer key including multiple choice, sequencing, fill in the blanks, true or false, short answer, and matching the terms to the definitions

Benefits for Teachers:

1. Comprehensive, No-Prep Structure: Ready-to-go lesson plans, a scope and sequence, and pacing guide save valuable time, allowing teachers to focus on instruction rather than preparation.
2. Exploration of Cultural Heritage and Traditions: Offers a rich examination of Thanksgiving’s historical origins, cultural significance, and traditions, enabling teachers to connect students to foundational elements of American history and multicultural perspectives.
3. Multi-Format Assessments: A variety of quizzes, a full course test, and passage-based questions provide flexibility for measuring student understanding and progress.
4. Engaging and Adaptable Content: PowerPoint slides, varied activities, and multi-format assessments make this unit easy to customize for different classroom settings, keeping students engaged and involved.

Benefits for Students:

1. Enhanced Cultural and Historical Awareness: Students explore the interactions between Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people, building empathy and understanding of different cultural perspectives.
2. Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills: By analyzing events, answering comprehension questions, and discussing topics, students sharpen critical thinking and interpretative skills.
3. Social-Emotional Learning: With themes of community, cooperation, and gratitude, students are encouraged to reflect on the values that Thanksgiving embodies.
4. Interactive, Multi-Disciplinary Learning: Integrates history, reading comprehension, and social studies skills, making connections across disciplines for a deeper understanding of the holiday.

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Looking for cards and gift tags to give your students all year long? Grab this bundle of greeting cards to celebrate your students on different occasions throughout the year. Occasions included: back to school, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Winter Holidays, Valentine’s Day, and the End of the Year.  

Make creating memorable personalized gifts easy throughout the school year with these ready-to-print and editable greeting cards, thank-you notes, and gift tag labels for students. With over 50 designs to choose from, these cards will surely put a smile on your students’ faces. 

Every set of greeting cards includes an editable option to customize each card by adding your name. Please note that the images and design aren’t editable. 

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CARDS INCLUDED IN BUNDLE:

Back-to-School Cards & Gift Tag Labels

8 Designs:

★ Bee- "Buzzing with excitement to BEE your teacher!”

★ Watermelon- “This year will be one in a melon.”

★ Llama- "Excited for a LLAMAZING school year.”

★ Cactus- “I can’t wait to watch you grow this year!”

★ Astronaut- “This year is going to be out of this world!”

★ Dinosaur- “This year is going to be DINO-MITE with you in class!”

★ Box of Crayons- “Here’s to a COLORFUL school year!”

★ Turtle- “Looking forward to a TURTLEY awesome school year!”

Printing options:

• 4 per page 5.5" x 4.25" postcard style
• 9 per page 3.5” x 3” 
• 2 per page foldable card (5.5” x 4.25”) 
• Color printing only

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Halloween Gift Tag Labels

4 Designs

★Black cat with a witch hat inside a pumpkin with text, Happy Halloween!

★Dog with a ghost costume trick-or-treating with text, Happy Halloween!

★Cutie ghost with a witch hat with text, Have a Fab-boo-lous Halloween!

★Candy corn cutie with text, No tricks, just treats! Happy Halloween!

Printing Options:

• 4 per page 5.5" x 4.25" postcard style
• 9 per page 3.5” x 3” 
• 16 per page (2.7” x 2”) 
• Bonus: full-size coloring sheets
• Color and black & white printing

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Thanksgiving Cards & Gift Tag Labels

8 Designs:

★Colorful turkey with text, Happy Thanksgiving!

★Colorful turkey holding sign with text, Happy Thanksgiving!

★Three laughing pumpkins with the text, Happy Thanksgiving!

★Laughing pumpkin with the text, Happy fall!

★Three acorns with the text, Happy fall!

★Scarecrow with the text, Thankful to have you in class!

★Pumpkin pie with the text, So thankful for you! Happy Thanksgiving!

★Thanksgiving cutie clipart with the text, Thankful for you!

Printing Options:

• 2 per page foldable card (5.5” x 4.25”) 
• 4 per page 5.5" x 4.25" postcard style
• 9 per page 3.5” x 3” 
• 16 per page (2.7” x 2”) 
• Bonus: full-size coloring sheets
• Color and black & white printing

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Winter Holiday Cards & Gift Tag Labels

20 designs:

★Snoman in a snow globe with text, Let it snow!

★Candy canes with text, Happy Holidays! (x2 designs)

★Snoman in a snow globe with text, Happy Holidays! (x2 designs)

★Gingerbread cutie with text, Happy Holidays! (x2 colors)

★Snowman cutie with text, Happy Holidays! (x2 colors)

★String lights with text, Happy Holidays! (x2 designs)

★Menorah with text, Happy Hanukkah! (x2 designs)

★Snoman in a snow globe with text, Warm wishes! (x2 designs)

★Snoman with text, Warm wishes! 

★Gingerbread cutie with text, Warm wishes! 

★Gingerbread cutie with text, Merry Christmas!

★Hanging ornaments with text, Merry Christmas!

★Car driving with Christmas tree on top with text, Merry Christmas!

Printing Options:

• 2 per page foldable card (5.5” x 4.25”) 
• 4 per page 5.5" x 4.25" postcard style
• 9 per page 3.5” x 3” 
• 16 per page (2.7” x 2”) 
• color and black & white printing

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Valentine’s Day Cards & Gift Tag Labels

16 Different Cards

★ Single dinosaur teal- "You're a Dino-mite Student!"

★ Single dinosaur pink- "You're dino-mite!"

★ Two dinosaurs- "You're dino-mite!"

★ Mailbox- "You've got mail!" (x2 color options)

★ Astronaut: "You're out of this world!" (x2 color options)

★ Robot "Beep! Bop! Boop! That's Robot For... 'Happy Valentine's Day!"(x2 color options)

★ Two robots- "Happy valentine's Day!"

★ Jukebox- "For the record, you're amazing!"

★ Jukebox- "For the record, you rock!"

★ Candy- "You're a treat to have in class!"

★ Cookies & candy- "You're a treat to have in class!"

★ Cupcake- "You're so sweet!"

★ Spaceship "You're a blast!"

Printing Options:

• 4 per page 5.25" x 4"
• 9 per page 3.5” x 3” 
• 2 per page- foldable holiday cards
• Color printing only

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End-of-Year Cards and Gift Tag Labels

16 Different Cards

★ Popsicle- "Stay COOL this summer!”

★ Popsicle- "Thanks for being so COOL this year!”

★ Taco- "Let’s TACO ’bout summertime!”

★ Taco- “Let’s TACO ‘bout an amazing year!”

★ Llama- “Wishing you a LLAMAZING summer!”

★ Llama- “Thank you for being LLAMAZING this year!”

★ Dinosaur- “Wishing you a DINO-MITE summer!”

★ Dinosaur- “Thank you for being DINO-MITE this year!”

★ Unicorn- “Wishing you a MAGICAL summer!”

★ Unicorn- “Thanks for a MAGICAL school year!”

★ Jukebox- “I hope your summer ROCKS!”

★ Jukebox- “This year ROCKED with you in class!”

★ Ice cream cone- “Wishing you a super SWEET summer!”

★ Ice cream cone- “It was so sweet having you in class!”

★ Turtle- “Wishing you a TURTLEY awesome summer!”

★ Turtle- “Thank you for a TURTLEY awesome year!”

Printing Options

• 4 per page 5.5" x 4.25" postcard style
• 9 per page 3.5” x 3” 
• 2 per page foldable card (5.5” x 4.25”) 
• Color printing only

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