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English language arts simulations for Microsoft PowerPoint
Government Simulation
I always dread teaching the branches of government. Understandably students think it is dull and unrelated to their lives, well not anymore! I created this simulation pack to get students up and actively participating in the branches of government. This pack contains the following:Ten Day Lesson Plan that guides you through the entire simulation step by step using all the resources below.Eight Page PDF Presentation provides background information on the branches of government with keywords in re
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3rd - 5th
Film Studies - Camera Angles (Middle School Edition)
Middle School-appropriate version of my popular Film Studies course. Revised and revamped to meet the needs of 6-9 teachers. Film clips chosen with the middle school student in mind. This slideshow reviews the topic of camera angles, with 16 movie clips (accessible via the web) from Raiders of the Lost Ark, Forrest Gump, Shrek, Harry Potter, Zootopia, and more! Also includes a quiz. Password for web access is on the last slide.
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6th - 9th
DIGITAL Build Your Own Computer Activity
Students put together a digital computer in 4 click and drag activities. They learn how to put icons on a desktop, where the hardware components go inside of a computer, they label the browser icons, and they put a keyboard together. There are differentiated options to meet the needs of your students. This activity is provided in PowerPoint. You can upload it into your Google Drive and it will open with Slides. ISTE Standards Addressed:Strand: Empowered LearnerStandard: 1.c. use technology to se
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Build Your Own Computer Paper Activity and Digital Version Bundle
"Hogwarts mystery" game (Harry Potter Interactive PowerPoint quiz & quest)
An unusual adventure in search of a philosopher's stone beginning in platform 3/4 guiding you through Hogwarts secret chambers hand in hand with well-known characters. 44 PowerPoint slides with sound and animation effects fully emerging you in Harry Potter's universe. On every slide, there is a ready-made question connected to a book, film or its author. Enjoy a 45-60 minute magical journey with your students! ! IMPORTANT ! 1) As this presentation is a 44-paged PowerPoint with each slide fully
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K - 12th
Populism Game
This game allows students to take on the role of a farmer during the late 1800's in the United States to understand the difficulties they faced. Students will be able to connect their learning to the Populist Movement and how farmers were able to impact government policy and the election of 1896. After the game students will listen and take notes over a brief powerpoint that discusses the topics of:Overproduction of farmersCreation and purpose of the National GrangeInterstate Commerce Act of 1
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6th - 12th
Student Run Newscast PBL (5 lesson plans, 5 news segments, 23 student jobs)
Student Run Newscast Project Based Learning This resource is a bundle of my 5 New Segment Project Based Learning Enrichment Packets, complete with job descriptions, graphic organizers and the writing process. Each one is centered around completing a news segment that when put altogether, creates a complete classroom news broadcast. Each segment includes engaging tasks, graphic organizers, informative writing lessons and research strategies that give students a voice and choice in their i
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2nd - 8th
How a Bill Becomes a Law - Full Lesson/Simulation
This is a full lesson plan for how a bill becomes a law. I have the full written out lesson plan (objective, student will, teacher will, etc) as well as all the materials needed for the lesson. This includes: role/task cards, mock congress sheet, powerpoint, exit ticket and lesson plan.
My students really loved this, as it was a real-life simulation. It was important to explain the expectations beforehand and it ran smoothly. The kids had so much fun coming up with their own laws to "pass" in
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4th - 6th
Enneagram Test & Class Activity
Use these slides to walk your class through either an online or printable enneagram test. This activity is great for the first week of school as it allows students to learn more about themselves, their teachers, and their peers. This lesson includes:1. Links to enneagram tests2. Slides about each enneagram3. Discussion questions4. Videos & memes5. A class activity using their enneagrams
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Not Grade Specific
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Lowell Mill Girls Document Base Question and Lesson
The purpose of this activity is to familiarize students with life at Lowell Mills and the causes and effects of the strike. Students will use primary sources to compare and contrast accounts of life at Lowell. Students will examine documents from the Lowell Mill and also documents about the strike. Then students will analyze the documents to determine if the accounts are exaggerated. Finally, students will evaluate the strike's impact on the labor union movement and the women's rights moveme
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8th - 11th
Autism Social Skill CBI Eating At A Buffet Line Restaurant SPED/OHI/ODD/ELL
CBI (Community Based Instruction). Now available for more than 50% off in my "BUNDLED Transition Age Students' Social Skills" I'm Growing Up - Eating at a Buffet Line Restaurant! Social Story for Special Education Students with Autism/PDD/IOHI/ntellectual Disability. This social skill is for transition age students as it includes the steps for asking for help both at school and work. Fully editable! All photos (and or clipart) are public domain. 16 pages in powerpoint form. Please download the p
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Reading Strategies Classroom Murder Mystery (PowerPoint Version)
WHO KILLED MISS JACKSON?TEACHER'S NOTESSkills: Analyze text, determine importance, infer, synthesize, question, use background information, monitor for understanding, speaking, and listeningGrades: 6-10Age groups: 11-17Materials: Character cards, Character Analysis Worksheet Time: About 2 hoursPreparation and RulesStep one: Explain to the class that you are going to play a murder mystery game. Everyone will be a character in the game and one of them is the murderer! Give them the background info
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6th - 10th
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Job interview questions with feedback for transition and ESL
Your transition and ESL students will love practicing job interview questions and answers for a coffee shop job interview with this interactive digital resource. They will learn to answer job interview questions, communicate in a workplace, use a great opening greeting and closing during an interview and discover what to say and do during an interview. Great for achieving speech and language outcomes, this digital job interview resources gives instant feedback for answers and shows autistic stu
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
Also included in: Real world skills bundle for high school special needs and life skills
War of 1812 Simulation
In this simulation, students will explore the causes, key events, and effects of the War of 1812. Students will play as a merchant in the early 1800s who experiences interference with their trade, prompting them to join the military. Through 7 rounds students will need to strategize, make choices, analyze primary sources, watch short videos, and hopefully experience some luck to make it through the war. The Google Slides provided will guide you and the students through each round which has a c
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6th - 12th
Crucible Pre-Reading Game - Witch Hunt
Bring history to life with "Witch Hunt," an engaging and immersive game that transports students to the hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials. Students will become either witch hunters or witches, using their critical thinking skills to identify and accuse or avoid accusations. Encourage secrecy by only printing hunter cards, for a surprising reveal at the end of the game. This interactive activity is an effective way to demonstrate the dangers of paranoia and the importance of evidence-based reaso
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11th
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Election and Voting Simulation -- Candy-dates
This is a complete multi-day lesson plan where students are taking part in a democratic process! Includes: - PowerPoint- Persuasive Essay Organizer - Ballot cards- Voter's Registration Cards - Candidate explanations/background When I taught this lesson, I began by going through the PowerPoint titled, “Elections and Voting”. This will walk you through what to do step-by-step. Students will fill out Voter’s Registration cards in which they will bring with them to cast their first vote! Before voti
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3rd - 6th
The Landlady Murder Mystery
Based on Roald Dahl's "The LandLady," a crime scene is created for students to investigate before reading through the story. Included in the package are suspect cards, slide deck, graphic organizer, pictures of the crime scene set-up, and paragraph assignment and self-reflection. NOT Included: Any items that are needed to set up the crime scene. Only photos of what I have set up are included so you can either use or recreate yourself. The LandLady short story can be found for free on the web.
Grades:
8th - 11th
Social Media Template (5 Posts)
Awesome for ELA and History classes, grades 4-12!Let your students choose a character from the book or chapter they're learning and then let them bring that character to life ... online!Pair with my FREE 7 Post version for an easy differentiation for your higher achievers!
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4th - 12th
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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4th - 8th
Filling out Medical Forms
Product Description: Mastering Medical Forms - Interactive PowerPoint for Teens and Adults with AutismTitle: Mastering Medical Forms: An Interactive Learning ExperienceOverview: Empower teens and adults with autism to confidently fill out their own medical forms with our comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. This interactive and engaging tool is designed to simplify the process of understanding and completing medical forms, making it accessible and easy to grasp for individuals with autism. Thr
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Survivor Island Scenario Activity/Game
This activity/game allows the students reading stories like Treasure Island, The Cay, Blue Lagoon, Robinson Crusoe, Swiss Family Robinson, Lord of the Flies, Castaway to relate to the survival aspects of the characters. It could be adapted to fit your students. The printout for the activity cards are in another file on my profile. **Search for "Survivor Island Scenario Supplies"
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Island survival game
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
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7th - 10th
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Osmo Customizable Spelling Powerpoint Template
Have you seen Osmo?? Osmo has surfaced on the scene as the next generation in interactivity for the iPad. Check it out!! https://www.playosmo.com/
This product was created to help you customize content for your Osmo device! If you haven't seen Osmo, check it out first...It's pretty amazing! The Words app for Osmo is PERFECT for the classroom. It lets students slide tiles in front of the iPad screen (equipped with Osmo device) and answer questions, solve challenges. The best part is it c
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Not Grade Specific
Simulation project
A fun project that can take from a double lesson up to five lessons. Here, students will act as lodgers all living in one apartment block. The simulation contains the following activities:team buildingcreating charactersacting out rolesacting out dialoguesplaying gamesThe material includes a power point presentation; at the end of the presentation you find the "action cards", that you will need to print out before (multiple times preferably).
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10th - 12th
Interactive Learning:Compound/Complex Sentences Lesson & Templates ELA Test Prep
If your students struggle writing compound or complex sentences...If you want them to level up on revising & editing sections on state or district tests (commas, ya'll... tested SO OFTEN)...If you want them to fully and completely understand how to use a comma in all situations...AND you don't want to force them to do it...DO IT WITH SENTENCE BURGERS!By taking something they already understand and combining it with a manipulative made for ELA, you've got Sentence Burgers.I've included many v
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6th - 12th
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English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
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