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Back to School Walk a Mile in my Shoes Introduction Lesson and Activity

By Mysteries of Middle School

Heading back to school and looking for an engaging first day or first week activity? Look no further than this high-interest, zero-prep "Walk a Mile in my shoes" lesson and activity. In this back to school activity, students will design a sneaker

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$4.00

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New Years 2024 Activities Bundle Secondary New Year Lessons and Activities

By Mysteries of Middle School

Head into the New Year with these high-interest activities and lessons to engage your students this after returning from winter break. Encourage your students to reflect and reset with this set of engaging, completely zero-prep resources (sure to be

Subjects:

English Language Arts, The New Year, For All Subjects

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$8.00

$6.40

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New Years 2024, Breaking up with 2023, Reflection Letter Lesson and Activity

By Mysteries of Middle School

Kick off the New Year, and the first day back from winter break with this engaging lesson and activity where students say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024. In this zero-prep activity, students write a breakup letter to the previous year, citing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, The New Year

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.4, W.7.4, W.8.4, W.9-10.4, W.11-12.4

$4.00

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New Years 2024 One Word Project New Year Resolution One Word Project Lesson

By Mysteries of Middle School

Celebrate the New Year, and help your students refocus on the first day back from the winter break by setting a one-word resolution for the New Year 2024. This engaging activity is sure to re-energize your students, and set the tone for the

Subjects:

Writing, The New Year, For All Subjects

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Bulletin Board Ideas, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.5.4, W.6.4, W.7.4, W.8.4, W.9-10.4, W.11-12.4

$4.00

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Back to School Activities First Week of School Resources for Secondary Level

By Mysteries of Middle School

Looking for engaging and creative back to school activities to complete the first few days or the first week(s) of school? This GROWING bundle currently includes 7 different high-interest, zero-prep lessons and activities to help you and your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$26.70

$21.36

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End of the Year School Year Break Up Letter Lesson and Activity

By Mysteries of Middle School

Looking for an engaging end of the year activity that lets students reflect on the highs and lows of their year? This high-interest lesson and activity has students saying goodbye to the previous school year, and hello to the new school year. In

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.4, W.7.4, W.8.4, W.9-10.4, W.11-12.4

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (0.96 MB)

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Inference Activity Making Inferences using Pixar Short Films Inference Lesson

By Mysteries of Middle School

Are you looking for a fun way to teach students to make inferences? Are your students struggling with using clues from the text to support their inferences? Use this set of activities using PIXAR shorts to quickly get students into making logical

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (0.13 MB)

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"Button, Button" by Richard Matheson Short Story Unit Lesson and Activities

By Mysteries of Middle School

"Button, Button" by Richard Matheson is a suspenseful and shocking short story your students are sure to love. This PRINT and DIGITAL short story unit resource has everything you would need to effectively, and seamlessly teach Matheson's "Button,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.8.1...

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The Rose that Grew From Concrete by Tupac Shakur Poet and Poetry Study

By Mysteries of Middle School

"The Rose that Grew from Concrete" by Tupac Shakur is ideal for black history month, poetry month or to add to a current unit teach themes such as: identity, grit, perseverance, racism and growth. Shakur's poem is high-interest, and will grab your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2...

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Indirect Characterization using STEAL in Short Films Lesson and Activity

By Mysteries of Middle School

Make learning characterization FUN, simple and clear by pairing the STEAL method for learning how an author uses indirect characterization with high-interest short films!What is STEAL?STEAL is an acronym used to help students look for clues an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.3, RL.5.3, RL.6.3, RL.7.3, RL.8.3

$3.99

Digital Download PDF (0.26 MB)

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Peer Editing Checklists for Informative, Argumentative and Literary Analysis

By Mysteries of Middle School

Looking for a way to make peer review or peer editing simple, engaging and impactful? Use these peer editing checklists for your argumentative, informative or literary analysis writing pieces to help guide your students through the revision process

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

W.6.5, W.7.5, W.8.5, W.9-10.5

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.14 MB)

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A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote Short Story Unit Lesson and Activities

By Mysteries of Middle School

This "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote short story unit is the perfect resource to teach and use with your middle and high school students leading up to the Christmas/Holiday break. Capote's classic touches upon the themes of "friendship" and

Subjects:

Short Stories, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.7, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.7, RL.9-10.1...

$3.99

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Letter to my Teacher First Day Complete Lesson and First Week Activity

By Mysteries of Middle School

Get to know your new groups of students with this meaningful, zero-prep "Letter to my teacher" complete lesson and activity perfect for the first day or first week of the school year. In this lesson and activity, students will have the opportunity

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.5.4, W.6.4, W.7.4, W.8.4, W.9-10.4, W.11-12.4

$3.99

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Sell a Haunted House Halloween Activity Writing Lesson and Project

By Mysteries of Middle School

Looking for an engaging Halloween writing activity? This zero-prep, high-interest "Sell a Haunted House" Halloween writing activity is the perfect resource to unlock your students' creativity as the spooky season approaches! How does it

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.5.4, W.6.4, W.7.4, W.8.4

$3.99

Digital Download PDF (1.22 MB)

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Spooky Short Story Unit Suspenseful Short Story Resources

By Mysteries of Middle School

Looking for the perfect set of spooky and suspenseful short stories to engage your students? This high-interest resource will be sure to thrill your students during the Halloween season or any time you are seeking to keep your students engaged. With

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Halloween

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$19.95

$15.96

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Thanksgiving Persuasive Writing Activity Pardon my Turkey Argument Writing

By Mysteries of Middle School

Looking for a fun, engaging and skills-based lesson or project to complete with your students leading up to the Thanksgiving break? This persuasive writing activity is the perfect zero-prep resource to engage your students with.How does it work?This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Thanksgiving

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1d...

$3.99

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Plot Diagram using Pixar Short Films Elements of Plot Activities

By Mysteries of Middle School

Are you looking for a fun way to teach students to the elements of plot? Are your students struggling with applying story elements to a plot diagram? Use this set of activities using PIXAR shorts to engage students in the elements of plot, and have

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.3, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.6.3, RL.7.2, RL.7.3

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (0.18 MB)

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Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen by O'Henry Short Story Unit

By Mysteries of Middle School

This "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" by O'Henry short story unit is the perfect resource to teach and use with your middle and high school students leading up to Thanksgiving break. O'Henry's classic touches upon the themes of "generosity" and

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Thanksgiving

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

$3.99

Digital Download PDF (0.91 MB)

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Argumentative Writing Fun Introduction to Argument Writing Lesson

By Mysteries of Middle School

Kick off your argumentative writing unit with this fun, engaging and zero-prep lesson. This introduction to argument writing resource is sure to grab the attention of your students and get them excited for what's to come. This lesson requires

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.5.1b, W.6.1b, W.7.1b, W.8.1b, SL.4.1, SL.5.1, SL.6.1, SL.7.1, SL.8.1, W.4.1b

$3.99

Digital Download PDF (0.38 MB)

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Christmas Short Story Unit Holiday Short Story Reading and Writing Resources

By Mysteries of Middle School

Looking for the perfect set of short stories to engage your students during the Christmas and Holiday season? This short story unit bundle provides a plethora of zero-prep, high-interest materials for three classic short stories with connecting

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$11.97

$9.58

Bundle

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Basic Operations, Numbers, Science, Biology, Social Studies, Arts & Music, Special Education, Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Library Skills, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Spring, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Vocational Education, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning