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Informational text simulations for Microsoft PowerPoint
Reading Inference Passages, Pictures, Videos, Task Cards, VR Questions NO PREP
Inference is a foundational reading skill. Marzano calls it a prerequisite for higher-order thinking and 21st century skills. Because inferring requires higher order thinking skills, it can be difficult for many students. However, it can be taught through explicit instruction in inferential strategies. This savings bundle will enable you to reach those goals. This scaffolded bundle includes:Reading 101: Intro to Inference - An Introduction to Inference Through PicturesInference Skill Practice
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Grades:
4th - 8th
SPEED DISCUSSION--A strategy for discussing informational text!
This ENGAGING strategy for classroom discussion is student approved! Blank stares are a thing of the past with this strategy. ANY student will find this strategy much more engaging than the typical question and answer strategies that never lead to active participation! INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Arrange desks in two rows facing one another (the person across is your partner.) If you have an odd number of students, make the last 2 seats in 1 row work together the entire time (this is row 1) The students i
Grades:
7th - 10th
CCSS:
Immigration Simulation
Your students will learn about what a diplomat does at a foreign embassy. They will use their knowledge and critical thinking to look at six immigrant cases. They will have to decide which immigrants can come to the United States with either an immigrant visa or non-immigrant visa. They will need to use clues from the case study to support their reasoning.
As an extension activity, students can read the Emergency Press Release and make decisions about what information different agencies need
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Into Thin Air Interactive Jeopardy Unit Review Game
Students today learn best by manipulating and visualizing content. Although a staple in the review game strategies, this Jeopardy game is very different.
Features:
Three character contestants
Three rounds, 8 categories, 40 total questions, final Jeopardy
Interactive scoring (no writing necessary! Type right in the screen below the character!)
Interactive Double Jeopardy
Multiple Final Jeopardy for multiple classes
Return buttons to send the teacher back to scores
Dollars grey out after being c
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
How to Survive Disaster Unit
Students will learn to analyze informational texts about survival for relevant information, and evaluate the credibility of sources. Then they will use research skills to gather their own relevant information from credible sources to ultimately create a “how to survive” presentation to their peers. This unit has very minimal prep involved. I usually run it the weeks between Thanksgiving and Winter Break. Approximately 14 school days. Included in this product is: Intro/Unit Plan Document - Includ
Grades:
7th - 8th
Reading Inference Skill Practice VR Experience & Video Simulation Review NO PREP
Practice the skill of using inference with your students by using Virtual Reality and video simulations. Begin studying inference with my Reading 101: Inference Through Pictures product and then scaffold your instruction to this interactive product. These products enable you to easily transfer the understanding of the concept of inference into fiction and nonfiction Reading. My product Inference Task Card Set Passages & Questions is a beginning practice activity for students using this co
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Grades:
4th - 8th
At the Airport
This lesson was designed for adults who want to overcome their fears about simple dialogue they will encounter at the airport when checking in. It has simple phrases that anyone can remember. It includes a sample passport, bording ticket example and role-play at the end. Enjoy!
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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Sea Horse - Power Point facts information pictures
Sea Horse - Power Point facts information pictures
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Optical Illusion #2
This is another power point that shows optical illusions. The slides animate and ask questions about what you see.
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Grades:
1st - 9th
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