Middle School Thematic Unit Plans

Create an unforgettable Christian summer experience with "The Ultimate VBS Summer Camp Planning Book - Christian + Bible." This comprehensive guide is designed for anyone looking to organize a vibrant Vacation Bible School (VBS) or summer camp. Packed with Bible-based activities, Christian-themed crafts, and lesson plans, this book ensures your camp fosters spiritual growth and fun. Perfect for churches, youth groups, and Christian educators, this essential resource simplifies planning for a faith-filled VBS or summer camp.

Are you a small camp struggling with the high costs of VBS (Vacation Bible School)? I understand the challenge, having spent seven years creating and writing my own VBS to support my small camp. Now, I am excited to share my Summer Camp Program Planning Package, over 170 pages of meticulously crafted content designed to elevate your camp experience without breaking the bank.

All-Inclusive Resource for Camp Organizers

• This comprehensive resource equips camp organizers with everything needed to create an extraordinary summer camp. From detailed schedules and creative crafts to engaging Bible lessons and thrilling gym games, this package is a treasure trove of inspiration and organization.

Key Features:Extensive Six-Week Collection (170 Pages)

• Our Summer Camp Program Planning Package offers a robust collection of 170 pages, providing carefully curated schedules for six weeks of camp. Each schedule balances structured activities, free time, and special events, ensuring daily excitement and engagement.
• Creative Crafts with Step-by-Step Instructions: Inspire campers with a wide array of craft ideas, each with detailed step-by-step instructions. From friendship bracelets to nature-inspired masterpieces, these crafts foster creativity and provide campers with lasting memories and tangible mementos.

Bible Lessons for Daily Spiritual Growth

• The package includes comprehensive Bible lessons for each day of camp, seamlessly integrating faith-based teachings. These lessons promote spiritual growth through engaging activities, thought-provoking discussions, and memorable stories, helping campers develop a strong moral compass and meaningful connections with their peers.

Thrilling Gym Games Galore (Over 50 Pages)

• Keep campers active and energized with over 50 pages of gym games. From classic favorites to innovative team challenges, these games promote teamwork, physical fitness, and healthy competition, building essential life skills such as communication, strategy, and sportsmanship.

"Welcome to Camp" Handbook for New Staff

• Set your new staff members up for success with our specially crafted "Welcome to Camp" handbook. This invaluable resource provides comprehensive information on camp policies, procedures, safety guidelines, and practical tips, ensuring a seamless integration into the camp community from day one.

Weekly Themes and Bible Studies:

Week 1: Building Our Foundation on the Rock

• Theme: The Solid Rock
• Bible Verse: Matthew 7:24
• Lesson Summary: Focuses on the importance of building our lives on Jesus, the solid foundation.

Week 2: Discovering God's Creation

• Theme: The Wonders of the Sea
• Bible Verse: Psalm 150:6
• Lesson Summary: Explores the beauty and wonders of God's creation in the sea, highlighting God's power, creativity, and love.

Week 3: Walking on Water

• Theme: Trusting Jesus
• Bible Verse: Matthew 14:27
• Lesson Summary: Covers the story of Jesus walking on water and emphasizes the importance of trusting Jesus in life's storms.

Week 4: The Pearl of Great Value

• Theme: Finding True Treasure
• Bible Verse: Matthew 13:44
• Lesson Summary: Teaches the parable of the Pearl of Great Value, emphasizing the importance of seeking and treasuring God's kingdom.

Week 5: Beach Blessings

• Theme: Gratitude for God's Abundant Blessings
• Bible Verse: Psalm 107:1
• Lesson Summary: Reflects on God's blessings and the importance of gratitude and using blessings to help others.

Week 6: Trusting God's Plan

• Theme: Journey to the Stars
• Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
• Lesson Summary: Explores the story of Joseph from Genesis 37-50, emphasizing trusting God's plan even in difficult times and how God works for our good.

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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!

This power point covers the elements of tragedy found in all Shakespeare's tragedies. It goes over important elements such as iambic pentameter, irony, poetry vs prose, character foil, symbolism and more. It gives some brief background on Shakespeare as well as his influences. This is an excellent way to introduce any Shakespearean Tragedy in your class. If you are teaching a specific play feel free to check out my bundles to save even more. ************************ Want to earn credits for future TeachShare purchases? Write us a review. Your feedback is important and appreciated.

Zoology Animal Classification Science Unit Pack *
Great for Middle School Grades 5-8!

This 18-page packet includes vocabulary definitions with illustrated examples to help with your Zoology study. It includes Animal Classifications, Mammal Classifications, Invertebrate Classifications, Diet Classifications, Hibernation, Migration, & Adaptation. Each sheet comes with an answer sheet (9 worksheets, 9 answer sheets).

18 pages include:

· Vocabulary : 5 animal classifications, with match-up definitions, and match-up illustrations
* * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

· Vocabulary : 10 mammal classifications, with match-up definitions, and match-up illustrations
* * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

· Vocabulary : 14 invertebrate classifications & terms, with match-up definitions
* * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

· Invertebrate & Terms illustrations to match (goes with previous vocabulary worksheet)
* * * Invertebrate illustrations Answer Sheet

· Omnivore, Herbivore, or Carnivore? Match the definitions, then match the 10 animals to their correct classification.
* * * O, H, or C Answer Sheet

· Hibernation, Migration & Adaptation: Match the 3 definitions; then match the 6 illustrated images to the correct term.
* * * H, M, A Answer Sheet

· Hibernation : Cut & paste white animals hibernate & write a short description about their hibernation.
* * * Hibernation Answer Sheet with example texts

· Migration: Cut & paste white animals migrate & write a short description about their hibernation.
* * * Migration Answer Sheet with example texts

· Adaptation: write a short description on how each animal pictured adapt sin different seasons.
* * * Adaptation Answer Sheet with example texts

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Empowerment Series Printable Yoga Cards + Lesson Plans (for Educators)

Back to school can be an exciting time for children, and for others, a time of intense anxiety and discomfort. Whether it’s changing schools, worrying about “fitting in”, or dreading school work, some kids have a hard time adjusting to a new school year.

To overcome back-to-school blues, we invite children to try this curated yoga sequence consisting of 5 poses, 1 breathing exercise, and supporting mantras to either be spoken aloud or to yourself. When done regularly, this sequence can help young students develop a positive self-image, feel empowered, and prepared to face each school day with confidence.

The Empowerment Sequence is a 16 page PDF download which you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper. We recommend cutting out each card and taping/gluing on a 4x6 index card or card stock. For added durability, laminate each card.

• Designed for kids of all ages

• Includes printable yoga deck

• Learn 5 yoga poses

• Learn 1 breathing activity

• Two curriculums to educate yogis

• Includes additional yoga activity instructions

• Printable journal to reflect on your practice

Perfect for practicing anywhere! Use this deck at home, school, park, or when traveling!

Made for educators

Includes two specially designed yoga lesson plans that can be taught to kids ages 7-11 and 11-14.

Four puzzles (crossword, maze, word search, double puzzle) with solutions that use St. Patrick's Day vocabulary. Fun reinforcement for vocabulary or to celebrate the Irish holiday!

Boost your students' vocabulary surrounding Fall and Halloween with this Make-Your-Own Bingo activity suitable for all ages and all levels of French.

This activity is a great way to have your students create their own bingo cards and then to play with them. It comes with many versions depending on your Core French groups.

1. Two versions, one with instructions in English and one with instructions in French, which prompt your students to color, cut and paste to create their bingo card.
2. Two versions, one with instructions in English and one with instructions in French, which prompt your students to create their own illustrations, cut and paste to their bingo card.

Choose the version applicable to your students' level and then they'll cut out their squares and paste them to their bingo card. Take this to the next level by laminating their cards so that they can use a dry-erase marker as a bingo dabber!

This comes with the call-out cards.

Enjoy!

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This is a full unit plan for reading Lord of the Flies by William Golding through a choice of two different lenses: Psychology or Gender. You'll receive the full Unit Plan in a grid format, as well as every assignment for both lenses.

Students will be put in groups according to their chosen lens and will explore a number of resources pertaining to their lens. They'll complete a wide variety of assignments, including a Double Entry Journal, Socratic Seminar, Symbolism Word Splash and Explanation, Theme Formal Essay, and Characterization Creative Situational Writing. The directions and rubric are included for each assignment. Since it's in a Google Doc, it's all ready for you to post and have your students complete digitally, OR you can print it out and have then do it that way, too!

Please let me know if you have any questions! My students LOVED being in charge of their own learning by choosing how they would read the text and having all of the assignments laid out for them right from the beginning. Thanks for looking!

Dive deep into Louis Sachar's heartwarming novel "There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom" with this comprehensive 9-week novel study designed for grades 5-6. This unit plan goes beyond traditional comprehension questions to focus on socio-emotional learning and character education, making it perfect for teachers looking to foster empathy, self-awareness, and personal growth in their students.

Key Features:

9-week detailed plan with daily activities and homework assignments

Strong emphasis on socio-emotional learning and character development

Engaging activities that promote self-reflection, empathy, and critical thinking

Variety of learning formats including discussions, role-plays, creative writing, and art projects

Flexible design allowing for adaptation to different class schedules and needs

Weekly Themes:

• First Impressions
• Friendship & Social Connections
• Self-Esteem & Self-Talk
• Bullying & Its Effects
• The Power of Counseling & Support
• Personal Growth & Transformation
• Empathy & Understanding Others
• Making Positive Choices
• Reflection & Application

This novel study encourages students to:

• Analyze character development and motivations
• Reflect on their own experiences and growth
• Practice empathy and perspective-taking
• Develop strategies for building self-esteem and positive relationships
• Apply lessons from the book to real-life situations

Includes:

• Detailed daily lesson plans
• Learning objectives for each week
• Printable worksheets and activity templates
• Discussion prompts and reflection questions
• Ideas for extension activities and final projects

Perfect for:

• English Language Arts classes
• Character education programs
• Social-emotional learning curriculum
• Guidance counselor support materials

Help your students connect deeply with this powerful story while developing crucial life skills. This novel study not only enhances reading comprehension but also nurtures emotional intelligence and personal growth.

Download now and transform your classroom into a space of empathy, self-discovery, and positive change!

Looking for an exciting, student-friendly way to teach the 3 branches of government and how a bill becomes a law? This 3 branches of government activity packet is exactly what you need! Combining reading comprehension with interactive, hands-on activities, this resource brings civics to life while keeping students actively engaged.

Whether you’re covering the roles of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches or guiding your students through the steps of the law-making process, this how a bill becomes a law activity makes learning meaningful and fun. Perfect for teachers looking to supplement their curriculum with high-quality, ready-to-use material

What’s Included:

• Branches of Federal Government Organizer – 3-column format (Blank & Filled)
• Levels and Officials of Government Pyramid Organizer (Blank & Filled)
• How a Bill Becomes a Law Organizer – Sequence of Events (Blank & Filled)
• 3-page Reading Passage on How a Bill Becomes a Law with a 10-question comprehension quiz
• 2-page Reading Passage on the Branches of Government with a 10-question comprehension quiz
• Foldable Nameplates for Role-Playing Activity (President, House of Representatives, Senate, Committee, Sub-Committee)
• House of Representatives Bill Proposal (Sample & Blank)
• Senate Bill Proposal (Blank)
• 2-page Bill Summary Templates (for both House and Senate)

Why You’ll Love It:

• Engages students with interactive activities: This resource provides a hands-on 3 branches of government activity and a dynamic how a bill becomes a law activity that immerses students in the legislative process.
• Reading and Activity Combined: Students build knowledge through engaging reading comprehension passages and then reinforce it by participating in real-world activities.
• No-Prep for Teachers: All graphic organizers, reading passages, assessments, and materials are ready to print and use—saving you time and effort.
• Interactive Role-Playing: Students step into the roles of lawmakers and officials, making abstract concepts easier to understand.
• Perfect for Multiple Learning Styles: Combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning with reading, graphic organizers, and hands-on role-play.

Ways to Use This Resource:

• Civics and Social Studies Units: Incorporate the 3 branches of government activity into your lessons on federal government.
• Interactive Government Simulations: Use the how a bill becomes a law activity to create a classroom simulation where students follow the legislative process from start to finish.
• Assessments and Reinforcement: Utilize the quizzes and graphic organizers to assess student understanding and reinforce key concepts.

This packet isn’t just about learning—it’s about making civics memorable! Your students will love exploring the 3 branches of government and following a bill’s journey to becoming a law through hands-on activities they won’t forget.

Check out the PREVIEW for a closer look at everything included!

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This PowerPoint will help you to teach a quick and simple lesson on Advent!

If you want a more In-Depth Lesson on the Nativity, Advent, and Christmas, check out a complete unit packet and lesson plan here. The information on these slides is included in the Jesus' Birth and Childhood Unit.

Enhance your Advent lessons with our comprehensive Advent PowerPoint presentation! This downloadable resource features 23 informative slides designed specifically for elementary students and anyone new to the tradition of Advent. Perfect for teachers, catechists, and parents, this presentation offers a dynamic and engaging way to introduce the significance of the Advent season.

Key Features:

• Advent's Meaning: Discover the profound significance of Advent, which means "coming," as we eagerly await the arrival of Jesus at Christmas. This section provides a foundational understanding of the season's purpose.
• Tips for Active Waiting: Learn how to actively wait during Advent with practical tips and activities. Students will engage with concepts of helping others, understanding the importance of repentance, and establishing a daily prayer routine.
• Advent Wreath Symbolism: Dive into the rich symbolism behind the Advent Wreath, including its evergreen circle that represents God's everlasting love and the four candles that illuminate our path during this sacred time.
• Candle Descriptions: Gain insights into the traditional names and meanings of each candle: Prophecy, Bethlehem, Shepherd, and Angel. Each candle symbolizes key themes such as hope, faith, joy, and love, providing a deeper understanding of the Advent story.

How It Can Be Used:

• Classroom Instruction: This PowerPoint can be integrated into classroom instruction, serving as a visual aid during discussions about Advent. Teachers can use the slides to facilitate engaging conversations and group activities, enhancing students' understanding of the season.
• Religious Education Programs: Perfect for catechism classes, this presentation can be utilized by catechists to explain the significance of Advent and the traditions associated with it, fostering a meaningful connection to faith.
• Home Schooling: Parents can use this resource to teach their children about Advent, allowing for meaningful discussions and family activities centered around the season.
• Retreats and Workshops: This Advent presentation is ideal for youth retreats, church workshops, and community gatherings, providing a structured yet flexible format for exploring the themes of Advent with diverse audiences.

Who Can Use It:

• Teachers: Educators looking to enrich their curriculum with a focus on religious traditions will find this presentation a valuable tool for teaching students about the significance of Advent.
• Catechists: Those involved in religious education can use this resource to provide a thorough overview of Advent, making it accessible to learners of all ages.
• Parents: Families seeking to deepen their understanding of Advent can utilize the slides as a teaching tool at home, fostering discussions about faith and preparation for Christmas.
• Youth Leaders: Leaders in church youth groups can incorporate this presentation into their programs to help young people grasp the importance of Advent and inspire them to actively participate in the season.

Bring the joy and anticipation of Advent into your classroom or home with this engaging Advent presentation. Help your students understand the beautiful traditions that make this season so special, and inspire them to actively participate in the preparations for Christmas!

You'll also want this Advent Wreath Poster to enhance your Advent lesson!

Advent Wreath Poster

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✐ French Wild animals vocabulary unit - 10 activities and games with Boom cards ✐

Vocabulary theme: Les animaux sauvages...

This vocabulary acquisition unit will have your students working with a set of 15 words, and is perfect for French immersion, core French, and both primary and secondary. These vocabulary activities are about wild animals and you can also find the same activities with 15 sea animals and 15 farm animals. Have a look at the preview so you can learn more about the activities that are included!

• French Sea animals vocabulary unit - 10 activities and games with Boom cards
• French farm animals vocabulary unit - 10 activities and games with Boom cards

This complete unit about wild animals vocabulary includes 10 pre-writing, writing and listening comprehension activities and games for you to choose from for vocabulary acquisition on this theme.

This resource is part of my Primary French Growing Bundle

What's included and how you can use these resources (also see preview):

Ecouter et regarder

15 flashcards to project or play games, words are in French and English

✍ Ecrire

List of 15 words : J'écris les animaux sauvages

✍Ecrire

Je recopie mes mots 3 fois

✍Ecrire
Je mets mes animaux sauvages dans l'ordre alphabétique

✍Jouer

Boom cards listening comprehension game: Je reconnais les animaux sauvages

✍Jouer

Dots & Boxes game: Je joue avec un ami; Je cherche mes mots cachés "les animaux sauvages"

✍Ecrire:

J'écris des phrases avec mes mots "les animaux sauvages"

✍Ecouter et Ecrire:

Je fais la dictée de mots "les animaux sauvages"

✍Jouer:

Je trouve les mots cachés "les animaux sauvages"

✍Jouer:

Je joue au Bingo "les animaux sauvages" avec la classe

Ways you can use this vocabulary program:

✎ Enhance your vocabulary program by practicing a little every day

✎ Use the activities at literacy centers Monday - Friday

✎ Daily 5 rotations

✎ Homework

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Transform your daily planning into an enchanting adventure with the "Classrooms & Chimeras Themed Daily Planner." Inspired by the captivating world of Dungeons & Dragons, this planner is designed to bring a touch of magic and organization to your teaching routine. Perfect for educators who love the world of fantasy role-playing games, this planner combines practical functionality with whimsical charm, making your daily tasks feel like epic quests.

Planner Highlights:

• Daily Reminder List: Keep track of your daily essentials with themed reminders such as:Find our other Classrooms & Chimeras materials below!

• The Chimera Compendium - A monster manual of all the monsters in the game... so far.

• The Character Creator Template - a fresh character creator template for creating new characters for Classrooms & Chimeras

• The 6 Premade Character Sheets - 6 Premade characters including Gorim, Zephyra, Shadowtide, Aerin, Valerius and Whispering Wind

• The Character Creator + Premades Bundle with bonus Ghorbash - The whole character bundle with a bonus feathered fury with a pretty terrifying ultimate attack!

• The Student's Handbook - A guide to everything Classrooms & Chimeras instructing you on how to make a unique character and play, but more importantly, how to play well!

• The Classroom Master Guide - Episode 1: The Portals of Possibilities Campaign - A guide on how to run a TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game including all the content from the first campaign with the dreaded Mr. Jenkins, Slimes and Goblins!

• The Portal of Possibilities Interactive Presentation - Episode 1 - An interactive hyperlinked version of the TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game!

• The Classrooms & Chimeras Daily and Lesson Planner - A day-by-day companion to make sure you can be the best teacher you can be!

• Classrooms & Chimeras - Episode 2 The Machine - The second instalment of the Portals of Possibilities Campaign!

• Classrooms & Chimeras - Hitpoint HUD Tracker - A way to track your damage and where you get hit for more immersive roleplay

• Classrooms & Chimeras - Leveling Up! - Spells & Cantrips - A helpful guide to helping your students/players level up effectively!

• Classrooms & Chimeras - Coloring Book - A coloring book for mindful C&C coloring!

  • Breakfast (or Second Breakfast): Start your day off right with a hearty meal.
  • Lunch (or Elevensies): Midday nourishment to keep you going.
  • Dinner and Water (Potions) Checks: Ensure you stay hydrated and well-fed throughout your adventures.
  • Things to Get Done: Your daily to-do list for all the important tasks.
  • Don't Forget List: A section for those crucial reminders you can't afford to miss.

• Lesson Plan Page: Organize your teaching with comprehensive lesson planning sections:

  • Date: Mark the day of your quest.
  • Unit: Specify the broader adventure or unit.
  • Lesson: Detail the specific lesson or chapter of your journey.
  • Materials: List all the necessary materials for your lesson.
  • Objective: Define the goals or treasure of the day.
  • Vocabulary: Key terms and magical words for the lesson.
  • Provocation Questions: Thought-provoking questions to engage your students.
  • Input: Instructional strategies and initial guidance.
  • Activity: The main quest or activity for the students.
  • Differentiation: Adaptations for diverse learners and varying skill levels.
  • Assessment: Methods to evaluate student understanding and achievement.

Why This Planner Is Essential:

• Adds Magic to Organization: Brings a sense of fun and fantasy to your daily planning, making mundane tasks more enjoyable.
• Enhances Lesson Planning: Provides a structured and comprehensive format for organizing lessons, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
• Promotes Consistency: Helps maintain a consistent routine with themed reminders and checklists.
• Supports Differentiation: Encourages thoughtful planning for diverse learners, enhancing the inclusivity and effectiveness of your teaching.

Ideal For:

• Teachers who love fantasy role-playing games and want to incorporate that passion into their professional life.
• Educators looking for a fun and engaging way to stay organized and inspired.
• Any teacher seeking a comprehensive, themed planner that adds a touch of magic to their daily routine.

Embrace the adventure of teaching with the "Classrooms & Chimeras Themed Daily Planner." With its whimsical design and practical features, this planner is your perfect companion for navigating the epic journey of education.

Find our other Classrooms & Chimeras materials below!

• The Chimera Compendium - A monster manual of all the monsters in the game... so far.
• The Character Creator Template - a fresh character creator template for creating new characters for Classrooms & Chimeras
• The 6 Premade Character Sheets - 6 Premade characters including Gorim, Zephyra, Shadowtide, Aerin, Valerius and Whispering Wind
• The Character Creator + Premades Bundle with bonus Ghorbash - The whole character bundle with a bonus feathered fury with a pretty terrifying ultimate attack!
• The Student's Handbook - A guide to everything Classrooms & Chimeras instructing you on how to make a unique character and play, but more importantly, how to play well!
• The Classroom Master Guide - Episode 1: The Portals of Possibilities Campaign - A guide on how to run a TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game including all the content from the first campaign with the dreaded Mr. Jenkins, Slimes and Goblins!
• The Portal of Possibilities Interactive Presentation - Episode 1 - An interactive hyperlinked version of the TTRPG Classrooms & Chimeras game!
• The Classrooms & Chimeras Daily and Lesson Planner - A day-by-day companion to make sure you can be the best teacher you can be!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Episode 2 The Machine - The second instalment of the Portals of Possibilities Campaign!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Hitpoint HUD Tracker - A way to track your damage and where you get hit for more immersive roleplay
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Leveling Up! - Spells & Cantrips - A helpful guide to helping your students/players level up effectively!
• Classrooms & Chimeras - Coloring Book - A coloring book for mindful C&C coloring!

This easy-to-use writing packet has everything students need to create fun and detailed stories from start to finish! Perfect for classrooms or at-home learning, it guides students through brainstorming, writing, revising, and reflecting.

What’s Included:

• 5 Prewriting Activities to help plan characters, settings, and ideas with two alternative worksheet options.
• Sensory Adjective and Transition Word Lists
• Sensory Detail Brainstorming Sheet
• Essay Outline Template for organized writing.
• Revise/Edit Checklist to polish drafts.
• Peer Review Form for helpful feedback.
• Teacher Conference Form for one-on-one support.
• Themed Final Draft Paper and Drawing Paper for a fun finishing touch.
• Reflection Worksheet to think about what was learned.
• Two Rubrics for clear and fair grading.
• Creative Writing Prompts + Paper to go deeper.

Why You’ll Love It:
This packet makes teaching and learning writing fun and simple! It breaks the process into clear steps, helping students build confidence and creativity while writing their own unique stories.

Chess, yoga,the game Parcheesi and the place value -zero are just some of the gifts we have from India.Want to introduce your students to the country of India? This resources will be most helpful. I've included basic notes, a mapskill activity, lots and lots of extension activities and links to get your students engaged in learning about the country of India.

Other resources you may find of interest:

1. 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 second in the series is India.India is a country in Asia. After China, it has the world's largest population. Did you know that it was ancient India which gave the world the idea of the zero? Did you know that the game Chutes and Ladders comes from an Indian board game? Did you know that more people speak English in India than in the United States? If you travel to India, make sure to visit it's most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal! Let's Explore India...

It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity.India, Country in Focus: A Webquest

2. The Taj Mahal:Explore World Landmarks are great to introduce kids to some popular world landmarks around the world. .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. Grades 4 and up. Taj Mahal, Exploring World Landmarks, A Reading Passage/Activities

3. Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms on India?Looking for an enrichment activity in history?Try my India Puzzler:Secret Message Review Activity.Students review vocabulary terms on India and then do a following direction activity. Letters from the different terms in spells out a secret message!Key/additional info/Voc box are provided. India Puzzler, A Secret Message Activity

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Writing a fairy tale can be a fun and interesting project for your students. This product provides students with the opportunity to use creativity while writing their fairy tale and share it with their peers!

This product includes information to share with your students about what a fairy tale is, why do we write a fairy tale, challenges characters may face in fairy tales, who could be your audience when writing a fairy tale, rules to follow when writing a fairy tale, possible options students can choose to publish their fable, using a strong opening compared to a weak opening in the first paragraph of your fairy tale, tips that are useful to write a great fairy tale, a layout of the fairy tale is provided, an example of a fairy tale is included in this product that includes an idea template, planning the fairy tale with more in depth ideas, and an example of a fairy tale rough draft is included in this product.

After the example is read, students can answer 6 comprehension questions about the fairy tale. Students will are also provided with a template that includes an area for 3 fairy tale ideas, and once they choose their fairy tale, they can add onto their fairy tale using the idea chart. Templates are included after the example along with a rough draft template and reminder checklist so students remember to go back and check their work once it is completed.

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This resource includes 3 pages of unit planning resource links and a slideshow of visual/auditory writing prompts. The unit resources doc includes links to articles to read, read alouds on Youtube, videos, expository, opinion and narrative writing prompts, room transformation ideas, math, social studies, and science connections, visual and performing arts ideas or links, PE links, and a career video to watch. All links are gathered from multiple internet sources. The slideshow includes several visual writing prompts, each with a fun sound effect or song to help kids feel like they are really at a baseball game.

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• Visual & Auditory Writing Prompts: Set 1
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• Visual Writing Prompts Bundle

I'd love to hear how you use this resource in your classroom! Feel free to email me at iteachiwrite@yahoo.com with any questions or suggestions you may have. And don't forget to rate this product in order to earn TeachShare Credits for future purchases!

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Get your class on beat! Included are 24 background tracks with ethnic flair -- tablas, bongos, electric kits, and drum sets for your kids to jam with. The 24 tracks vary from 95 bpm all the way to 125 bpm (there are 6 different tracks with 4 different tempo)

Want a sneak peak? Give the preview a sample of some of the tracks!

I use these in my class for Orff, Boomwhacker, Rhythm Sticks, Dancing, Movement, or singing activities. The tracks go for about 1 minute each, but you can manipulate a longer track by having it stay on repeat for as long as you wish

Have fun!

This is a differentiated mini-unit on Elizabethan England to prepare students for studying Shakespeare's works! It can be used as an introduction to any of Shakespeare's plays. It begins with a day of research into Shakespeare's life and times, then asks students to create a group collage on their topic and ultimately perform a presentation of their findings.

Included in this product:

- Rationale for Project

- English Language Arts Frameworks

- 4 Meticulously Explained Lesson Plans

- Extensive explanation of differentiation strategies embedded in lessons (Perfectly aligned with Standard II of Teacher Evaluations)

- 5 Separate packets with questions for 5 separate topics

- Rubric

- Picture of my students' work from this year

This is an engaging group project that keeps students working from start to finish while playing to their very different strengths. I have put hours upon hours into this project so that you don't have to - truly, you will find that it runs itself!

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