Middle School Unit Plans

Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook -Every Child Matters

By Michellecurtis

The Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters is a must-have resource for teachers looking to educate their students about the history of residential schools and the significance of Orange Shirt Day. This fully editable workbook provides a comprehensive, age-appropriate exploration of truth and reconciliation, and empowers students to reflect on the "Every Child Matters" message through engaging activities and thoughtful reflection.

Why Teachers Should Buy It:

  1. Differentiated for Various Reading Levels: With two differentiated versions (Primary and Junior), this resource is perfect for classes with students at different reading levels. Whether you're working with younger students or those who need more challenging material, both versions allow for an inclusive and engaging learning experience for all.
  2. Editable for Personalization: The fully editable PowerPoint format allows you to customize the content to meet your classroom's unique needs. Add local context, adjust the reading passages, or simplify the activities to suit your students’ abilities.
  3. Supports Meaningful Conversations: This workbook offers a structured and respectful way to introduce the difficult topics of residential schools and reconciliation. The activities, which include reading comprehension, reflection questions, and creative tasks, foster empathy and understanding in your students.
  4. Engaging Content: Students will learn about Phyllis Webstad’s personal story, the origins of Orange Shirt Day, and the broader history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The workbook includes beautiful, easy-to-follow visuals and worksheets designed to captivate and educate.
  5. Promotes Critical Thinking and Reflection: Encourage students to critically reflect on the impact of residential schools through thoughtful questions, journaling activities, and art-based projects such as designing their own "Orange Shirt" to symbolize the “Every Child Matters” movement.
  6. Complete Resource for Educators: Whether you're new to teaching Orange Shirt Day or an experienced educator, this resource provides everything you need to facilitate these vital conversations in your classroom. It's easy to use, visually appealing, and ready to print or edit.

Included:

  • Two differentiated versions (Primary & Junior) for various reading levels
  • Reading passages on Phyllis Webstad’s story and the history of residential schools
  • Indigenous culture vocabulary and illustrations
  • Reflection and comprehension worksheets
  • Creative activities (e.g., designing an Orange Shirt)

Ensure that your Orange Shirt Day lesson is impactful and informative with the Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters. Help your students understand the importance of reconciliation and foster a culture of respect and inclusivity in your classroom.

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Electromagnetic Waves and their Applications Unit

By Colleen Burdette

Build mastery in the study of waves:

Students will be engaged in the study of waves from the beginning of this unit with a hands on introductory activity.

Students will have opportunities to practice their skills with an experiment and in depth research project.

The informational text will lead to good class discussions which will lead to success when working on worksheets provided.

Culminating project requires students to explore the ways transmitting waves are used in technology. This project has options for posters, google slides, essays, and oral presentations. This project increases unit rigor.

This products aligns with Indiana Science Standards MS-PS4-1, MS-PS-2, MS-PS-3.


What's included:

  • Table of contents and optional timeline.
  • Introductory pattern activity.
  • Informational text.
  • Anchor charts (black and white and color options).
  • Worksheets with answer keys.
  • Sound wave experiment.
  • Waves and technology project with rubrics.
  • Review sheet.
  • Link to editable review sheet.
  • Link to Google Sheet review activity.
  • Unit test and answer key.
  • Link to editable test and answer key.

How is this product useful:

  • Easy prep for teacher.
  • Engaging activities for students.
  • Worksheet questions lead to deeper level thinking.
  • Easy to follow plans.
  • Final project adds rigor.
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20-Day Social Media Mental Health Unit Grades 7+ Project, Essay, Assessments

By TooBookedUp

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

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

What’s Included:

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

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

Why You'll Love This Unit:

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

Who It’s For:

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

Perfect for:

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

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

$15.00

Comic Strips Writing & Reading Story Board Templates 3rd-8th

By Literacytales

Comic Strips Story Board for Reading & Writing. Reinforce Reading skills ( Inferences, summarizing, sequence, point of view, & More) & Writing (Narrative elements, dialogue, storytelling, & more). Boost engagement, support diverse Learning Styles, promote language Development, and enhance social and Emotional Learning with these engaging comic strips.


Keep them engaged throughout the task. Also, use multilingual and ESL students to enhance vocabulary and reinforce conversational dialogue.


Celebrate storytelling while practicing their reading & writing skills. Think about all the benefits of using this resource: enhancing and drilling your students' reading skills while responding to reading by creating a story using comic strips.

Included in this NO Prep Packet:
Teacher's Tools :

⭐ Why Comic Strips

⭐ How to use Comic Strips.

⭐ A Lesson Plan Sample

⭐ 9 teacher’s slides

Students Templates:

⭐ How to use

⭐ 15 Comic Strips Templates

Suggestions for Use:

  • Sub plans
  • Fun assessment
  • Whole class or group activities
  • Thematic connections
  • Morning work

Don't delay – unlock the potential of your classroom with our No Prep Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary packet today!

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Africa Geography: A Long Walk to Water Interactive Notebook (LOST BOYS)

By Geography & Math Made Easy

This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed.

This Africa book study unit is written based on the story of the Lost Boys in the book: A Long Walk to Water. This is a great way to study Sudan and its struggles throughout the years. It teaches how the goodwill of one person can have a domino effect and change the lives of many while exploring the geographical aspects, environmental issues, political issues, causes of the Sudan wars, resources, and cultures of Sudan. Team up with the language arts teacher and blend geography and language arts.

OBJECTIVES

  • The learner will become familiar with the main characters and their plight.
  • The learner will describe how unclean water impacts the Sudanese.
  • The learner will explore the cause and effects of the Second Sudanese War and its outcomes.
  • The learner will understand the impact the Second Sudanese War had on the families living in Sudan
  • The learner will analyze the culture and living conditions of Sudanese culture.
  • The learner will sympathize or empathize and attempt to relate to the feelings of Salva and other characters.
  • The learner will predict the outcomes of the Lost Boys' experiences and the war.
  • The learner will value the privilege of having water and resources.
  • The learner will collaborate with others to gain an in-depth understanding of who the Lost Boys are and the challenges they face.
  • The learner will discover how the goodwill of one person can change the projection of someone’s life.

ACTIVITIES

  • DAY ONE: Introduction to Unit. Focus: What was the Sudanese Civil War? Family Tree & Character Analysis (Chapter 1)
  • DAY TWO: 3-2-1 (Chapter 2)
  • DAY THREE: Left Behind (Chapter 3)
  • DAY FOUR: Super Long Sentence Challenge (Chapter 4)
  • DAY FIVE: Finish the Story (Chapter 5)
  • DAY SIX: 4 Levels Activity (Chapter 6)
  • DAY SEVEN: What Did You Think Would Happen? (Chapter 7)
  • DAY EIGHT: Compare & Contrast Poem (Chapter 8)
  • DAY NINE: Five Senses Flip-It Book (Chapter 9)
  • DAY TEN: Story Portrait (Chapter 10)
  • DAY ELEVEN: A Letter to Uncle (Chapter 11)
  • DAY TWELVE: Timeline Puzzle Pieces (Chapter 12)
  • DAY THIRTEEN: Circling Around Salva (Chapter 13)
  • DAY FOURTEEN: What is on Your Mind? (Chapter 14)
  • DAY FIFTEEN: Flip It Up (Chapter 15)
  • DAY SIXTEEN: Travels to Sudan, Atlas, and time zone map. (Chapter 16)
  • DAY SEVENTEEN: Compare & Contrast Lives in Sudan (Chapter 17)
  • DAY EIGHTEEN: Tell me a story (Chapter 18)

INCLUDES

  • Detailed Teacher Instructions
  • 38 pages of instruction and interactive notebook activities
  • Has activities that range across Bloom's taxonomy skills from basic understanding to application to evaluation to creation.

NOTES TO THE INSTRUCTOR:

This unit is written to be completed over a three-week period. However, it is highly encouraged that the instructor modifies the unit to meet the time allowed and ability levels of students. All lessons are intended to be modified. You do not have to do all 18 activities. You may choose which activities to have the students complete.

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Shopping Math Create a Grocery List Project Based Learning Math

By Kyla McHenry

This product is a 10 day project based learning experience focused on addition, subtraction, real-world problem solving, and word problems. This is a great way to help your students get to know each other better by working in small groups and give them the opportunity to practice using their skills with real world applications.

This unit includes:

  • 10 day Unit Plan for instructor
  • Instructors manual outlining the activities for each day
  • Student Workbook
  • PowerPoint Presentation to accompany daily lessons
  • PowerPoint Game to review learning at end of unit

This project is a great way to give students the opportunity to work together and practice skills students will use in the real world, such as creating a list, using simple mental math, and creating a budget!

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The Tiger Rising Novel Study with Comprehension Questions, Vocabulary, & Writing Prompts

By Curious Classroom Adventures

Ready for a novel study for The Tiger Rising that you can prep in minutes instead of all weekend? Ready to engage your students in reading The Tiger Rising using reading comprehension questions that spark deep thinking? How about top-notch activities for The Tiger Rising as easy as hitting the print button? This no-prep novel study for The Tiger Rising is exactly what you’re looking for! 

This no-prep The Tiger Rising novel study by Kate DiCamillo includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. The activities in this The Tiger Rising novel study also include the opportunity to practice **reading strategies, reading comprehension skills, literacy skills, respond to writing prompts, and review language skills. 

The flexible format makes it a breeze to assign reading comprehension skills to match the needs of your students, the literacy concepts most in need of reinforcing, or even the reading and writing skills demanded by the curriculum calendar. 

***WHAT’S INSIDE THIS THE TIGER RISING NOVEL STUDY? ***

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

10 assignments for vocabulary and comprehension questions by chapter

18 reading skills assignments including:

  • visualization
  • inference
  • prediction
  • similes and metaphors
  • sensory images
  • connecting to text
  • summarization
  • generating questions
  • character traits
  • main idea and details
  • compare and contrast
  • cause and effect
  • fact and opinion
  • figurative language
  • elements of plot
  • signposts
  • plot diagram
  • theme

7 writing prompts and response pages including:

  • response to reading (2 options)
  • letter writing
  • poetry
  • persuasive writing
  • narrative writing
  • how-to writing

4 language/grammar skills including:

  • nouns
  • verbs
  • adjectives and antonyms
  • adverbs

answer keys

vocabulary lists

link to a free Google Slides digital version of this The Tiger Rising novel study is included.

You will absolutely love this The Tiger Rising novel study because it works well as a distance learning alternative, in a Daily 5/CAFE setting, as a literature circle reading group log, as well as in a traditionally structured reading class. Or even leave it as a reading activity for the substitute.

Quick and easy…just print and pass out! The ease of prep and format make this The Tiger Rising novel study perfect for Read with Someone stations, independent classwork, or send-home packets. Students will be eagerly interacting with the text and growing as readers! The hardest part of this The Tiger Rising novel study will be keeping students from reading ahead.

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Graphic Scores Unit

By MsNerdWood

Looking for a way to have some fun while learning music? Look no further. This Graphic Scores Unit will have your students exploring how to represent sound using graphics and composing in no time! There are 3 main lessons included in this unit, however, the last lesson will likely take 6-8 lessons to put together and perform. This unit is one I have used with my own students so I know how much fun they have with it! The great thing with graphic scores is you don't really need any instruments to compose which makes this unit even better if you're teaching music on a cart or have limited resources available.

Overview:

This graphic score short unit exposes students to what a graphic score is. They get to represent sound using graphics and compose their own graphic score using found sounds. Students will learn how sound and music can be represented using graphics. They will practice representing a short piece of music through graphics. After, they will represent common soundscapes using their own graphics and will then create their own graphic score to perform. I created this in Google Docs/Slides so that you can customize this unit to your own unique needs.

Learning Goals:

  • We are learning how to represent sounds and music using non-traditional notation.
  • We are learning to compose a piece of music using found sounds and represent our sound using graphics.

Success Criteria:

  • I can represent sound using graphics.
  • I can compose a piece of music with a group and perform it using my score.

What’s Included:

  • Lesson Plans and Ideas
  • Google Slides Lesson on Graphic Scores (including original composition to practice creating graphic scores)
  • Graphic organizer for students with fill in the blanks about graphic scores
  • Graphic organizer for students to represent original composition as a graphic score
  • Graphic organizer for students to represent soundscapes using graphics
  • Graphic score for students to create their own graphic scores
  • Rubrics to mark graphic score assignments
  • 3 Stars and a Wish for peer feedback
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Jamaica Kincaid's ANNIE JOHN (+ the story "Girl") | 3 Weeks of EDITABLE Lessons!

By Rigorous Resources for High School English

NEW IN 2020: Rigorous! Thought-provoking! Discussion-based! This 80-page EDITABLE unit promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. Invite your students to engage in student-driven discussions that promise to be profoundly stimulating! The discussion prompts, daily quizzes, short writing prompts, and final paper will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!

Hold your students accountable for completing the nightly homework by beginning every class with a quick vocabulary and reading quiz. Facilitate dynamic discussions that motivate students to become attached to the thrill generating shared knowledge. Challenge students to explicate textual details using a wide range of interpretive lenses: formalist, historicist, psychoanalytic, feminist, etc. Inspire students to arrive at a whole new depth of insight!!

Everything you’ll need to teach the novel is included in this bundle. Here are a few of the highlights:

Unit & Pacing Guide: Suggestions for how to approach the complex themes and deceptively simple language in Kincaid's Annie John.

Discussion Questions: Sixteen pages of deeply thought-provoking discussion questions! One 2-page handout containing 6-10 questions for each of 8 chapters. The discussion questions are the beating heart of this curriculum. Every discussion question is grounded in concrete textual details and challenges students to arrive at lucid interpretive insights! The questions could be used to focus students’ thinking prior to beginning a discussion, to foster in-class writing such as stop-and-jots, or to assign written reflections for homework. Guaranteed to elicit student engagement and foster profound discussions!! (16 pages)

Vocabulary Lists: Lists of 10-12 vocabulary words for every chapter, complete with definitions and sample sentences with the words as used in Annie John. A total of close to 100 words. (8 pages)

Vocabulary & Reading Quizzes: Quizzes with 10 questions per chapter. Build students’ vocabularies while holding them accountable for the nightly reading homework. Each quiz contains 7 questions on vocabulary words plus another 3 questions on reading comprehension. Grading these quizzes is simple and quick. They’re an easy way to log 8 grades in your gradebook. Answer key included. (16 pages)

Narrative Writing Assignment: A narrative writing assignment that could be given after students finish reading Chapter 3. This assignment is inspired by the "autobiographical essay" that Annie shares with her classmates. (1 page)

Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to find connections between quotations excerpted from different parts of Annie John. Then invite students to use those quotations as the basis for building an interpretive argument that is supported by textual evidence. Builds skills in close reading and analytical writing! Student writing sample included. (3 pages)

Creative Writing Assignment: Invite students to think about the messages they have received about what it means to be a "man" or a "woman." Then, following the example in Kincaid's short story "Girl," have students write a short story about how they have navigated the normative pressures associated with gender. Student writing sample included. (2 pages)

Short Story Pairings: Read and discuss two short stories that examine how and why young children are socialized into normative gender roles: Kincaid's "Girl" & Bret Anthony Johnston's "Boy." This bundle includes transcriptions of both stories as well as a page of thought-provoking discussion questions on Kincaid's "Girl." (3 pages)

Poetry Pairing: Wrap things up with the poem that Jamaica Kincaid says "taught me how to write." This poem by Elizabeth Bishop engages with many of the same coming-of-age themes explored in Kincaid's Annie John. The poetry pairing includes discussion questions, answer keys, and a quiz on poetic devices. (10 pages)

My store is called “Rigorous Resources” because all of the materials prioritize rigorous content over decorative graphics. Yes, these lessons are filled with dozens of captivating images — maps and photographs of Antigua, paintings of historical events alluded to in the novel, portraits of the author — that shed light on various scenes from Kincaid's novel. But what really distinguishes this curriculum is how the discussion starters, close-reading exercises, and writing prompts are all designed to help student arrive at an abundance of interpretive insights!! . .

These materials will come to you in a single 80-page EDITABLE Word document. Feel free to modify the lessons to suit your teaching style and/or the needs of particular students. The previews for my resources provide direct access to over a dozen pages of actual materials. Click on the green “preview” button to see what you’ll get. .

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Full Year Weekly Grammar Skills

By Fortunate in Fifth Grade

Are you looking for mini grammar lessons and practice sheets? Then you will love this bundle! This bundle includes a printable packet for 6 units with 3 mini-lessons, 3 practice sheets, and answer keys. Each unit has 5 weeks of skills for your student to practice giving you a full year of grammar! These grammar skills do follow McGraw Hill Wonders for 5th grade however the grammar skills are your standard grammar skills taught in upper elementary.

Grammar skills included:

  • Sentences
  • Subject/Predicate
  • Commas
  • Compound Sentences and Conjunctions
  • Complex Sentences and Sentence Combining
  • Run on Sentences/Fragments
  • Common and Proper Nouns
  • Singular and Plural Nouns
  • Collective Nouns
  • Possessive Nouns
  • Prepositional Phrases
  • Action Verbs
  • Verb Tenses
  • Main and Helping Verbs
  • Linking Verbs
  • Irregular Verbs
  • Pronouns and Antecedents
  • Kinds of Pronouns
  • Homographs
  • Possessive Pronouns
  • Pronouns and Homophones
  • Independent and Dependent Clauses
  • Adjectives
  • Adverbs
  • Negatives

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The Tell Tale Heart | PPT Guide | 8 Activities | Fiction Skills

By Blooming Through High School

DEEP DIVE into literature with Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell Tale Heart"

Perfect for Horror/Gothic Literature units in English

8 activities focusing on skills for fiction with this masterful text. Students will have the opportunity to practice comprehension, questioning the text, engage in class discussions, and respond.

What's Included:

  1. Powerpoint Guide for each activity
  2. Pre-reading activity to activate prior knowledge
  3. Two Word Documents that allow students to form questions while reading, or make their own annotations (with the abridged text)
  4. A guide to facilitate class discussions after reading
  5. Summarizing activity and questions
  6. Examining Story Elements page with plot diagram
  7. Analyzing Characters practice
  8. Inferencing
  9. Constructed Responses

**All documents are in Word with a PDF - Also translated for Spanish speaking students - Answer Keys included (including sample responses for the constructed response)**

Depth not Breadth

The benefits of 'depth not breadth' are seen in many scholarly journals. When teachers & students spend more time with a text, they have more opportunities to interact and respond to literature.

  • Deep Understanding: When students delve deeply into a text, they gain a thorough understanding of its themes, characters, and nuances. This deep engagement allows them to appreciate the complexities of literature, fostering a richer and more meaningful reading experience.
  • Critical Thinking: Depth encourages critical thinking. Students learn to analyze, interpret, and evaluate texts, which enhances their ability to think critically about what they read. This skill is crucial not only for academic success but also for making informed decisions in everyday life.
  • Skill Development: Engaging deeply with a few texts helps students develop essential literacy skills, such as close reading, analytical writing, and evidence-based argumentation. These skills are foundational for success in higher education and beyond.
  • Connection and Retention: Students are more likely to form connections with the material and retain information when they study it in depth. This approach allows them to see the interconnectedness of themes and ideas, making the learning experience more cohesive and memorable.
  • Personal Engagement: When students spend more time on a text, they have the opportunity to relate personally to the material, fostering a greater sense of engagement and motivation. Personal connections to literature can inspire a lifelong love of reading.
  • Addressing Complexity: Many literary works are complex and require time to unpack fully. By focusing on depth, students can explore these complexities, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of literature's multifaceted nature.
  • Application of Concepts: A deep dive into a text allows students to apply literary concepts and theories in a meaningful way. They can practice applying various analytical lenses, which deepens their understanding and prepares them for more advanced literary study.
  • Quality Over Quantity: The quality of learning is often more important than the quantity. By focusing on a few key texts, teachers can ensure that students are engaging with high-quality literature and getting the most out of their reading experience.
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Triadic Colors Activity/Worksheet- Editable Canva Template

By Tech 'n Texas

This is the FIFTH of SEVEN color theory unit activities that cover the main types of color schemes-

-primary and secondary

-monochromatic

-analogous

-complementary

-triadic (current)

-tetradic

-hue, saturation, & value

All seven activities have a different theme, keeping students engaged throughout the unit. For this particular activity, it has a groovy/hippie/disco theme.

What will the students be doing?

The students will be creating a poster in Canva that follows the knowledge of the scheme being covered. Then, the students will answer a reflective question about that scheme. I have provided all of the questions, however you can change and edit anything you would like with these templates.

What will you receive?

You will receive a PDF that contains the link to my Canva template. This activity is used with free Canva elements only. This template includes a cover page, directions page, page reserved for student poster, and a reflection page.

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MINI-LEÇON/ATELIER DE LECTURE : VISUALISER/VISUALISATION (STRATÉGIES DE LECTURE)

By French Made Fun!

Vos élèves exploreront la stratégie de la visualisation et apprendront à intégrer cette stratégie dans leur lecture. Ce document couvre deux semaines d'atelier de lecture.


⁕⁕ Please see the preview for a full view of this document, with details in English. These descriptions and this product are entirely in French. ⁕⁕


Cette ressource est conçue pour les élèves de la 4e à la 8e année qui manquent cette stratégie et ont besoin d'aide pour s'investir et s'engager dans leur lecture. Mes produits proposent beaucoup d'apprentissage pratique et une approche ludique. Vos élèves ne rempliront PAS de fiches ici. Ils seront activement engagés et impliqués dans ces leçons, et seront plus enclins à donner le meilleur d'eux-mêmes.

Dans cette ressource, vous découvrirez 37 diapositives de contenu adaptées à vos grands élèves. Pas de polices bébé ou ridicules. Pas de clip-arts enfantins. Pas de mots croisés ou d'activités de remplissage. Je vais droit au but et vous donne tout ce dont vous avez réellement besoin pour progresser.

  • 9 organisateurs graphiques
  • 2 tableaux d'ancrage
  • 8 textes modèles
  • 8 mini-leçons prêtes à l'emploi (Je vais même jusqu'à écrire vos paroles et vous fournir tous les exemples, questions de guidage et prompts pour vous garder sur la bonne voie !)

Voici les stratégies que je couvre dans cette ressource de 37 pages :

  • Introduction à la visualisation (Les élèves comprendront les bases de la visualisation et seront guidés à travers des leçons et activités modelées pour les préparer à réussir.)
  • Se créer des images mentales (Les élèves comprendront comment utiliser des mots et des dessins pour partager leur perspective sur ce qu'ils lisent.)
  • Visualisations en duo (Les élèves travailleront en tandem pour visualiser ce que leur partenaire lit, en alternant les rôles.)
  • La grande bulle de pensée collective ! (Les élèves travailleront en groupe pour co-créer une bulle de pensée regroupant toutes leurs perspectives.)
  • Le théâtre des ombres (En groupe, avec des lampes de poche, du carton et du papier, vos élèves recréeront une scène descriptive et vous offriront un spectacle d'ombres !)
  • Le collage de visualisation (Les élèves créeront des collages représentant leurs visualisations d'un texte descriptif.)
  • Cercles de visualisation (Les élèves travailleront ensemble en groupe pour construire collectivement du sens à partir des perceptions, pensées et visualisations de chacun sur un texte descriptif.)
  • Visualiser pour comprendre (Les élèves créeront efficacement des images mentales dans 10 stations lors de cette activité de lecture et de réflexion en rotation. Complète avec des organisateurs graphiques et des exemples modelés.)

Planifier des mini-leçons efficaces nécessite beaucoup de temps et d'efforts pour créer des affiches, des textes modèles, des exemples, rédiger vos petites lectures partagées sur des post-it et planifier des activités de différenciation. Cette ressource couvrira tout cela pour vous pendant deux semaines. Alors détendez-vous et profitez de la conduite d'une mini-leçon tout en regardant vos élèves adorer le cours de français.


Vous en voulez plus ? Voici quelques ressources de mini-leçons en FRANÇAIS à découvrir :

  • Écriture: Générer les idées
  • Écriture: Endurance et motivation
  • Écriture: La structure et la fluidité
  • Écriture: Améliorer le choix de mots
  • Écriture: Introductions & Conclusions
  • Lecture: Solutionner les mots
  • Lecture: La visualisation
  • Lecture: Faire des liens
  • Lecture: Connaissances antérieures
  • Lecture: Faire des prédictions
  • Lecture: Faire des inférences
  • Lecture: Informations clés
  • Lecture: Stratégies de réparation

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Lord of the Flies Unit Plan: Read through a choice of 2 different lenses!

By The Red-Haired Reader

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!

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There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom - Novel Study - Socio-Emotional Learning

By Mark Holmes

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!

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Science Tools Slides & Notes - Lab Equipment - Scientific Tools Lessons, Unit

By Teaching Works

Need to teach your students about science tools but don't have time to create an elaborate presentation on them? Then you need our Science Tools Slides & Notes - Lab Equipment - Scientific Tools Lessons, Unit resource, designed specifically for students in grades 4-8. This resource is your all-in-one solution for introducing and reinforcing the use of various measurement tools and other science tools and lab equipment that students will encounter in the classroom and in the lab. With a focus on interactive learning, this unit includes a detailed slide presentation and coordinating guided notes that make it easy for students to grasp essential concepts related to a variety of scientific instruments.

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Unit Objectives Addressed in This Resource:

  • Describe the Main Function of Science Tools: Students will learn about the key functions of different types of science tools and lab equipment, including measurement, observation, experimentation, and safety tools.
  • Identify Main Tools and Their Functions: The unit covers the most essential scientific instruments, helping students understand what each tool does and how it is used in scientific scenarios.
  • Apply Knowledge to Scenarios: Students will identify which science tools are needed for specific tasks and scenarios, reinforcing their practical understanding of scientific tools and more.

What's Included in This Resource:

  • 264-Slide Presentation (Google Slides): Dive deep into the world of tools and equipment used in science with our extensive, visually engaging presentation. Perfectly crafted for interactive and informative classroom sessions, this presentation covers a comprehensive range of science tools and lab equipment:

  • Lesson 1: Measurement Tools (84 Slides, 14 Pages of Guided Notes): Explore key measurement tools such as Balance, Scale, Spring Scale, Triple Beam Balance, Thermometer, Stopwatch, Graduated Cylinder, Ruler, and Yardstick. Students will learn how these tools are used to measure mass, time, and volume in scientific experiments.

  • Lesson 2: Observation Tools (42 Slides, 6 Pages of Guided Notes): Focus on tools that aid in scientific observations, including the Magnifying Glass, Binoculars, Petri Dish, Microscope & Slide. These tools help students examine the details of their experiments more closely.

  • Lesson 3: Experimentation Tools (90 Slides, 14 Pages of Guided Notes): Covering a wide range of scientific tools used in experimentation, this lesson includes Test Tubes, Beaker, Flask, Pipette, Dropper, Bunsen Burner, Hot Plate, Tongs, Tweezers, Funnel, Mortar & Pestle, and Spatula.

  • Lesson 4: Safety Tools (23 Slides, 3 Pages of Guided Notes): Highlight the importance of safety in the lab with tools such as Apron, Goggles, and Gloves. This lesson emphasizes the role of safety equipment in protecting students during experiments.

  • Unit Wrap-Up (20 Slides, 3 Pages of Guided Notes): A comprehensive review that ties all the lessons together, ensuring students have a solid understanding of how to use measurement tools and other science tools effectively.

  • 40-Page Printable Guided Student Notes Packet: Keep your students organized and engaged with our detailed guided notes. The packet includes fill-in-the-blanks, diagrams, and key points to reinforce learning. Plus, it comes with an answer key to streamline your assessment process!

  • Google Slides Presentation Teacher Notes: Navigate through your lessons with ease using our teacher notes. These notes provide guidance on how to present some slides, making your teaching process smoother and more effective.

  • Detailed User Guide: Our step-by-step guide ensures you make the most of this resource, from navigating the presentation to utilizing the student notes and teacher guide effectively.

Why You’ll Love This Unit:

  • Builds Strong Foundational Skills: Being familiar with science tools used for measuring, experimenting, observing, and being safe is a crucial skill in grades 4-8. This unit lays the groundwork for more advanced scientific studies by showcasing tools for measuring mass, such as balances, and tools for measuring volume, like graduated cylinders and beakers (and many others).
  • Engage in Real-World Scenarios: Encourage students to apply what they’ve learned with real-world scenarios that utilize the tools and equipment discussed in the unit.
  • Easy to Integrate into Your Curriculum: Whether you're teaching physical science, life science, or earth science, this unit seamlessly fits into your existing curriculum. The clear and concise slides and notes are perfect for introducing or reviewing key concepts.
  • Flexible for Different Learning Styles: The combination of visual aids and written notes ensures that multiple learning styles are accommodated. Students can learn at their own pace, using the guided notes to reinforce what they see in the presentation.

How to Use This Resource:

  1. Start with the Presentation: Use the slide presentation as a classroom teaching tool. Each slide is packed with valuable information about science tools and lab equipment. The visuals help students connect the concepts to real-world applications.
  2. Reinforce with Guided Notes: As students follow along with the presentation, they can fill out the guided notes. This not only helps retain the information but also provides a handy reference for later study.
  3. Assess Understanding: Use the included teacher notes to guide assessments and check for understanding. The answer key for the guided notes ensures you can easily review student progress.
  4. Review and Recap: Use the Unit Wrap-Up slides to review key concepts and ensure that students have a comprehensive understanding of which science tool should be used for what task.

Bring Science Tools to Life in Your Classroom

With the Science Tools Slides & Notes - Lab Equipment - Scientific Tools Lessons, Unit, you’ll give your students the skills they need to confidently use a wide range of scientific tools: measurement, experimentation, observation, and safety. From exploring measurement tools for mass, volume, and length to examining tools used in science experiments, this unit provides a solid foundation for future scientific exploration. Make science engaging, accessible, and fun for your students with this comprehensive teaching resource!

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  • Science Tools & Lab Equipment Sort, Matching Activity - Print & Digital
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Winston Churchill Biography Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A World War 2 biography writing unit about the life of British wartime Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
  • Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
  • Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
  • A template for students to write up their neat biography text
  • A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning

If you would like to add another lesson, download my Winston Churchill Reading Comprehension Activity. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.

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  • Independent work
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  • Creative writing sessions
  • Assessment practice
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The first lesson is interactive and involves students cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the students need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the third lesson children need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions on a prompt sheet before writing up their conclusion. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on to a neat copy on the template provided.

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download my Winston Churchill Biography Writing | Digital & Print.

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HISPANOHABLANTES CURSO UNIDAD 2

By ARIANA PEREZ

Unit 2

  • Vocab
  • Juego de Escape Cuba
  • México City Virtual Field Trip
  • Las Posadas
  • Lorena Documentary
  • Oportunidades de Escritura
  • Hacemos Mole y Ponche
  • La Ciudad Perdida Colombia
  • Los 15 pueblos Mágicos de México
  • Dia de campo en la república dominicana
  • Malinche vs. Pocahontas
  • La Voz Pasiva
  • Affirmative and negative words Presentation
  • Errors Comunes Presentacion
  • Loz Aztecas
  • El Subjuntivo Game Quiz.
  • Los Paises Hispanohablantes Actividades y Lecturas
  • Daily facts, quotes, cultural points!
  • So many secret surprises :)
  • Authentic Videos with Video Guide
  • La Noche Buena
  • Los Países Hispanohablantes
  • Juego de Escape Cuba
  • Navidad en Mexico Breakout
  • Lorena la pies ligeros documentary guide
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MINDFULNESS Small Group Counseling Curriculum - 7 Sessions - HIGH SCHOOL

By All Therapy Resources

"Mindfully Me" is a comprehensive and engaging 7-week small group counseling curriculum designed for High School students and is thoughtfully aligned with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) standards.

This curriculum focuses on introducing mindfulness techniques and empowering students to enhance their social and emotional well-being. It offers a safe and supportive environment for students to explore their emotions, develop self-awareness, and acquire practical mindfulness skills. This curriculum is full of interactive, hands-on and engaging activities to help reinforce learning.

"Mindfully Me" is designed to empower high school students with the skills and mindset to navigate the challenges of adolescence with resilience and self-awareness. It encourages the development of lifelong skills for emotional regulation, effective communication, and overall well-being. This program aligns seamlessly with ASCA standards, providing a holistic approach to student development.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

  • Foster emotional regulation, self-awareness, and well-being.
  • Cultivate mindfulness skills to navigate the challenges of adolescence.
  • Promote effective communication, empathy, and self-empowerment.
  • Encourage gratitude and the development of a positive mindset.
  • Align with ASCA standards for comprehensive student development.

The 7 SESSIONS INCLUDE:

Session 1 - Welcome and Introduction to Mindfulness

Session 2 - Mindful Moments

Session 3 - Exploring Feelings

Session 4 - Mindful Senses

Session 5 - Mindful Breathing

Session 6 - Gratitude

Session 7 - Termination and Review

THIS CURRICULUM INCLUDES:

  • Note to Counselors
  • Objectives & Goals
  • Group Session Overview
  • ASCA Mindset and Behavior STANDARDS
  • Binder Cover Page & Spine Options
  • Teacher Nominations and Follow Up Forms
  • Parent/Guardian Letter and Consent Form
  • Group Planning Sheet
  • Name Tags
  • Group Member Reminders
  • Group Attendance Record
  • Student Pre & Post Outcome Measures
  • Teacher Pre & Post Outcome Measures
  • Additional Data Collection
  • Confidentiality Sign
  • Passes - Hall, Class, Counselor, Social Worker & Psychologist
  • Student Desk Reminders
  • Counselor Chats Handout
  • Certificates

Below are the specific details for each individual session which can be used in isolation or as a comprehensive curriculum.

  • Session 1 - Welcome and Introduction to Mindfulness: This session serves as an orientation where students are introduced to the "Mindfully Me" program. It emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in everyday life, explores the expectations for the group, and establishes a safe and supportive atmosphere.
  • Session 2 - Mindful Moments: In this session, students delve into the concept of mindfulness and practice being fully present in the moment. They engage in mindfulness activities to understand the power of the "here and now."
  • Session 3 - Exploring Feelings: This session guides students to explore their emotions. They learn to identify and understand their feelings and develop strategies for coping with difficult emotions constructively.
  • Session 4 - Mindful Senses: Students explore their senses and how their senses can be used as anchors for mindfulness. They learn to focus on sensory experiences to stay present and engage in practical sensory activities.
  • Session 5 - Mindful Breathing: Mindful breathing is introduced as a powerful tool for self-regulation. Students practice various mindful breathing techniques to manage stress and enhance emotional control.
  • Session 6 - Gratitude: Gratitude is the focus of this session, encouraging students to cultivate a positive mindset. They explore the concept of gratitude and engage in activities to foster appreciation for the present moment.
  • Session 7 - Termination and Review: The final session serves as an opportunity for students to review their mindfulness journey throughout the program. They reflect on their progress and discuss how they plan to incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives moving forward.

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Drawing Art: 2-Point Perspective City-Full Unit. Fall/Autumn.

By Art Shack by JB

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative 2-Point Perspective City artwork was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I did a demo and taught the class how to use a ruler and a yardstick. Measurements and Math were a strong focus of the lesson. Next, students spent the rest of the first lesson practicing the use of a ruler and a yardstick. I taught the students how to do 2-point perspective with step-by-step slides. Students started on their Final Copy paper and created their own version of my example. Students used colored pencils, colored sharpies, or watercolor paint to color their Mandala Design. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

$6.00