Reading simulations for Microsoft Word

"Lamb to the Slaughter" Mock Trial Directions

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My students read "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl every fall and this mock trial is always a lesson they remember and ask to do over and over. Unfortunately it doesn't fit with every piece of literature. The lesson requires close reading, critical thinking, argument writing, oral communication, as well as comprehension of the story. This product includes a one-page directions sheet for the teacher, as well as directions to be printed and handed to each of the following: prosecution, defe

Subjects:

Criminal Justice - Law, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Reading Strategies Classroom Murder Mystery (Word Doc Version)

Created by

MyPaths

WHO KILLED MISS JACKSON? TEACHER'S NOTES Skills: Analyze text, determine importance, infer, synthesize, question, use background information, monitor for understanding, speaking, and listening Grades: 6-10 Age groups: 10-17 Materials: Character cards, Character Analysis Worksheet Time: About an hour Preparation and Rules Step 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 ba

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Simulations, Lesson

Escape room style activity for STAAR review

Created by

TeachinginTX

This activity is a puzzle based, escape room style challenge activity where students receive clues, answer questions from released STAAR tests, get hints, and try to beat the clock to escape an alien ship. I used a paired text from the 2017 5th grade released reading STAAR, it would be easy to simply delete the questions and have them complete questions from another grade level or even another subject. They basically get a puzzle, then must answer 3 STAAR questions before you give them a hint

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading, Test Preparation

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Harrison Bergeron in 19 Questions

Created by

Educabana

You need a quiz / test for Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron. Ten questions would be too short, but 20 conforms to all the expectations of society. That's why you need a 19-question multiple-choice test with no handicaps whatsoever. It's always fun to see if a bell curve emerges on these kinds of tests, but for this particular test, it would take on more meaning than usual. Also, be sure to the get free film version of this. It's offered by a conservative group (and they'll send you some other

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

7th - 11th

Types:

Assessment, Simulations

Summer Camp In The Classroom: Cross Curricular Lesson Plans

Created by

Vareane Heese

Summer Camp in the Classroom is a simulation in which you transform your classroom into a campground. It has many computer related and non-computer related activities. Students will work with team mates to select a campsite and map a route. They will participate as a team in learning about:local wildlife; fishing regulations; constellations; campfire cooking; plant, insect, weather, and water safety; using an obstacle course. Campers will keep logs and scrapbooks while engaging in reading, writ

Subjects:

Biology, For All Subject Areas, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Simulations

"Lamb to the Slaughter" Mock Trial Project Materials

Created by

Hayley Magnant

My 7th grade ELA class combines our argumentative writing unit with a mock trial based on the short story "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl. In our trial, we put the main character Mary Maloney on trial for the murder of her husband. We do two trials per class over the course of two days so every student gets the opportunity to be a part of the trial as well as be a part of the jury. The students assigned to the prosecution teams must argue that Mary Maloney killed her husband with intent. T

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Reading

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Simulations

The Hunger Games - Reaping Activity

Created by

Megan Rose

Looking for a pre-reading activity to help your students dive head first into the world of Panem and The Hunger Games? This reaping activity gives students the opportunity to put themselves into the shoes of District 12 citizens. Either using the students' own family situations or using the provided character scenario cards, students can work in groups or individually to figure out how many times their names will be entered into the reaping. Great activity for pre-reading.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Jury Simulation #2

Created by

Lingering Love of Literature

This is a reading packet intended to give students a real life experience of our court system. There are multiple testimonies, courtroom vocabulary, and critical thinking expectations. This is a group work assignment, and can be branched out into multiple lessons.Trigger Warning: This reading material references depression, cancer, and bullying[Teacher Notes: It is advised that you read through the court case a few times before teaching this lesson. However, this can be used as a quick substitut

Subjects:

Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Reading

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Simulations

CCSS:

Understanding Technical Text: Can I Follow a Recipe?

Created by

HannahStewart

What better way to help students understand technical text than to actually follow a recipe? This one-page activity sheet has a delicious dessert recipe and questions for students to answer. All you have to do is print the page and collect a few ingredients!

Subjects:

Informational Text, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.3

QAR

Created by

Christina Imperato

This QAR cheer will get your students up and out of their seats cheering for question answer relationships! My students love chanting this before we begin creating QAR questions. It helps them review each type of question with added excitement. I am very proud of this....I just wish I created it a long time ago!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Fable Story #26 Bottoms Up

Created by

David Murray

Story about being addicted to alcoholism and that there is hope for someone who wants to quit.

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Short Stories

Grades:

10th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Printables, Simulations

Point of View ELA Standard 6 Interactive Highly Engaging Lesson BRAIN COMPATIBLE

Created by

Engaging Common Core by Ruthee and Michelle

This is a foundation lesson teaching the 3 major Points of View. Students create a shutter fold and teachers can add costumes as an option where students act out characters. Meet Mr. I Me We Mrs. U Ewe and Ima Nishent where she uses a cane when she is limited....(use a yard stick) and a wand when she is fully omniscient and has full power to read the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story. Use this shutter fold throughout the year as a check for understanding. Students pull

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Projects, Printables, Simulations

CCSS:

RL.3.6

, RL.4.6

, RL.5.6

, RL.6.6

, RL.7.6

Minecraft Journal

Created by

lynne fritzinger

Minecraft is a sandbox game originally created by Swedish programmer Markus Persson and later developed and published by Mojang. The creative and building aspects of Minecraft allow players to build constructions out of textured cubes in a 3D procedurally generated world. Other activities in the game include exploration, gathering resources, crafting and combat. Minecraft has been successfully used in the classroom and produces high energy level in learning math, English, reading, social studies

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Simulations, Rubrics

THE CHRYSALIDS -- John Wyndham

Created by

Dr Frogley Ribbit Research

Knowledge is simply a kind of fuel; it needs the motor of understanding to convert it into power. ~John WyndhamYou are in for a thought-provoker with John Wyndham’s The Chrysalids. It’s a classic and its message even more relevant today than when it was first published in 1955 with Cold War tensions and rumours and fears of nuclear war. Might sound familiar given the current nightly news.I have taught the novel numerous times and every time it caught the interest of the students with its three-

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, Writing

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Workbooks, Simulations

Poe Usher Common Core FSA Style Assessment

Created by

English Stuff by Mr Fagan

This assessment utilizes the Common Core and FSA style questions to identify student mastery of reading concepts and familiarize them with the types of questioning they will see on Common Core assessments. This assessment has multiple choice, mulit-response, open response, and essay questions as well as hot text questions. This can be used during or after reading Edgar Allen Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher."

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Assessment, Simulations

CCSS:

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Seven Scenarios for Student Self-Exploration and Expression

Created by

Dr Frogley Ribbit Research

A smart person learns from their own experience; the wise person learns from the experiences of others.Croaks from the Pad “Seven Scenarios for Student Self-Exploration and Expression” contains seven scenarios appropriate to middle school and high school students. The scenarios can be used within a unit, or as a short bridge to another unit, or on a day when things are just not working, or when you are away. They cover three strands: reading, writing, and oral. Each Scenario asks the student to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Sometimes things break (personalized social story)

Created by

Special Needs Support

This product was designed to assist special needs students or younger students with internalizing that sometimes things break and it is okay. After using this with in several pre-k classrooms and special education classrooms, I have noticed that it was very effective in relating the message. Try it out! You have the ability to change the student's name to personalize it and add their picture.

Subjects:

Reading, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK - 7th

Types:

Simulations

To Kill A Mockingbird Unit Plan

Created by

Kimberly Gryko

Unit Plan Includes - Introduction primary source station activity - Simulation town hall meeting - Student assignment check list - Four vocabulary lists and activities - Student study packet - Symbol and Theme Worksheet - Script of trial from the book for students to act out -

Subjects:

Literature, Reading

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Simulations

Bookmarks (for rewards or sentimental gift)

Created by

KIRK

The thumbnails make it look messy but I assure you they are in great quality.Just download the preview and you will see. Thanks.I have 21 bookmarks with 21 pictures on it. I use this as a reward system for my students. You might want to cut and laminate them. I have put why students bring a difference into our classroom. It can serve as a sentimental gift as well. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do : ))))(Some of the pictures belong to me and some are taken off of UNSPLASH website.)

Subjects:

Classroom Management, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Simulations, Literature Circles

CCSS:

CCRA.L.2

The Scarlet Letter Interactive Journal Activity

Created by

Kevin Steinhauser

The Scarlet Letter Interactive Journal Activity is a method to have every student interact personally with Hawthorne's text. This fun, interactive assignment allows students to journal as a fictional character in Hester's town who witnesses the events that unfold throughout the novel. The explicit expectations that are provided ensure that students comprehend the text in much deeper and more personal ways than ever before. Created by Kevin Steinhauser.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Excuse Me! ( Editable social story about waiting and saying excuse me)

Created by

Special Needs Support

Student's with special needs and very young students need explicit instruction sometimes on what is social acceptable when interacting with others. This book helps with saying excuse me when needing to get the attention of an adult.

Subjects:

Reading, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Simulations, Lesson

Privilege Walk for TKAM characters

Created by

Amy Rowe

This is a tool to use with the novel To Kill A Mockingbird where students (acting as characters) move through a "Privilege Walk" activity.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

Simulations, Lesson

Turtle's Race with Beaver-- Learning to Compromise by having a Trial

Created by

Fast Finishers

Use this editable supplement to Scott Foresman's "Turtle's Race with Beaver"! Students break into groups and become the attorneys for Turtle and Beaver, each coming up with a list of demands. Together, the groups compromise to come up with a mutually beneficial plan for living together in harmony. My students had so much fun becoming lawyers and doing this activity! I hope you like it, too.

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

2nd

Types:

Printables, Simulations

To Kill a Mockingbird: News Report on Tom Robinson's Trial

Created by

Meredith McNett

This is a fun group activity for students after reading and viewing Tom Robinson's trial in To Kill a Mockingbird. It helps to show an example of a newspaper article and dissect it with students before beginning this activity.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

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