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8th grade critical thinking informational text resources for parents
ELA First Day: Back to School Stations, Meet the Teacher, Syllabus, Icebreaker
Have the best first day EVER in ELA with this bundle of first day stations, slides, and syllabus templates! Whether you like customizing in Canva, PPT, or Google Slides, these templates will make prepping for your first day total breeze. Not only will you be more efficient with your back to school prep, but you'll also set the tone for the rest of the year. Students will be impressed with your visual syllabus and engaged from day one!What you will get:⭐ A super fun, low pressure ice breaker idea
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7th - 12th
Introduction to Microorganisms Reading & Assessment
This original 3-page introductory article is a fantastic way to start your beginning microbiology unit. An assessment and key are included. This is INCLUDED IN MY MICROBIOLOGY BUNDLE. This focuses on bacteria, fungus, and protists, the sizes of each, foods contained in, benefits and diseases. This is included in my Introduction to Microorganisms Bundle for 6th-7th Grades.This introduces a heavy emphasis on new vocabulary explained. Some pictures are in the article. Vocabulary bolded and underlin
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6th - 8th
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Student Self Reflection & Evaluation | Conferences & Report Cards
This student self reflection resource is an excellent way for your students to evaluate their learning to share during student led and parent teacher conferences. It can be used for any reporting period to converse with your students about their successes and ways in which they can improve. The activity can be used for in person instruction as well as assigned digitally to share in an online portfolio.May be used as a printable resource or assigned on Google Classroom with your students.Resourc
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4th - 8th
Critical Thinking Activity High School Reading Comprehension Socratic Seminar
Ready to revolutionize the way your students learn? Tired of battling plagiarism and quick-fix essay generators like ChatGPT? We've got the solution!Introducing innovative Socratic Seminar, Annotation, and Visual Essay tools - designed specifically for ELA middle and high school students.⭐Reduce cheating and plagiarism⭐Spend less time marking essays and more time giving helpful feedback⭐Capture students’ ideas more effectively and engage them in learning⭐Help your visual learners understand conc
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Recipe Template
This recipe template can be used in a variety of ways! We sent this home for all of the students to fill out, then collected them all, combined them, and made a grade-level cook book to send home for Mother's Day. It was a hit with the students and the parents!
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Growth Mindset Information Letters for Parents: Send Home Notes
Growth Mindset Letters for Parents: 33 Weekly Informational NotesGrowth Mindset Information for Parents: This growth mindset notes for parents pack is perfect for teachers who want to help parents understand growth mindset concepts. In addition to 33 half-page notes that can be sent home throughout the year, you will find two pages of information to send home right at the beginning of the year (or the beginning of your growth mindset instruction). These pages give parents a firm foundation fo
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2nd - 10th
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Francophone Countries Project - Meet 34 French Speaking Students
Francophone Countries Project - Meet 34 French Speaking Students What is it like to live in Francophone countries? There are many places all over the world that speak French. For instance, what is it like to live in Bénin, Sénégal, Belgium, France or Comoros? Learn about each country through the eyes of a pre-teen/teenager! There are over 700 pages in this resource which is an outstanding deal for only $24. You could use this bundle for a year's worth of cultural project-based French learning ac
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2nd - 12th
MAUS | Teacher notes, activities, tests, answers, Google Slides, Forms, Creative
MAUS | Teacher notes, activities, tests, answers, Google Slides, Forms, Creative Ideas for the High School Classroom 200 PAGES and 63 SLIDES! When it comes to Holocaust literature, there are few books that can compare to Maus. Written and illustrated by Art Spiegelman, Maus tells the story of Spiegelman's parents and their experiences during the Holocaust. The book is unique which helps to bring the story to life in a way that few other books can. Maus is an excellent choice for high school stud
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Importance of Reading Brochure: Back to School DIGITAL Activity
This template is for students to create a brochure for parents about the importance of reading. Students research from four (4) provided websites that focus on statistics and facts proving the success of reading. You are encouraged to put them in groups of 4 for the preparation of the brochure.Here's why this activity is great!:- It's a back to school activity that requires students to collaborate with others.- Through their research, the students learn why it's important to read.- The brochure
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Back to School: Digital Activities for Language Arts
Gifted and Talented Activities | GATE Program Support | For Teachers or Parents
Do you have a GIFTED and TALENTED program in place?Are you looking to get started with teaching a GATE Program?This informational resource is the WHY of having a GATE Program for gifted learners.Browse a wide range of GIFTED RESOURCES and ACTIVITIES. Click the link belowGATER Educator's GIFTED Resources• Gifted learners exhibit many of the same academic needs and social and emotional characteristics. • Gifted students thrive with activities that provide novelty and opportunities to solve problem
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3rd - 8th
Note-Taking Strategy -- CORNELL -- Training for Middle and High School Students
Introduction to Resource:The intent of this resource is for you, as an educator, to be able to utilize it as a year-long teaching tool when teaching and reinforcing one of the most important life skills one can attain and master – the ability to take notes and be able to utilize the notes in a fashion that strengthens one’s knowledge and skills in general. The resource is 82 pages long but does NOT have to be implemented in its entirety; but rather in small more “digestible” chunks of informatio
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Holocaust, activity for Night by Elie Wiesel, textual analysis, writing prompts
Pre-reading activity for Night by Elie Wiesel, analysis HOPE, DESPAIR AND MEMORY This is one part of a larger lesson on Elie Wiesel. There are some common elements between the two, but my second product goes beyond the scope of this product, so if you like what you see here please have a look at the following: ❤️❤️Elie Wiesel: Hope, Despair and Memory ❤️❤️This is a self-contained product on textual analysis; everything you need is here. This product focuses on a small section of the Nobel Peace
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Family Emergency Plan Trifold Disaster Preparedness (NOT editable)
Welcome to My Coastal Classroom!After the recent hurricanes trampled my area and other areas of the US, I wanted some kind of plan for my students to complete with their families. It's crucial for everyone in your family to be prepared. Here's a way for parents and kids to talk to each other and communicate the best ways to be ready!Included in this trifold are spaces to discuss:-hurricane information in a KWL-type format-survival kits-emergency contacts-5 important items students would want t
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2nd - 12th, Staff
Halloween Social Situation Cards and Problem Solving
The holidays can bring up some different social situations and they may be difficult for teenagers with autism or special needs to understand. These social situation cards are perfect to bring up some hard topics to discuss ahead of time to help keep children safe during Halloween.
This PDF includes 27 social situation cards to bring up social situations that may occur during Halloween season. These questions can be perfect for middle school and high school kids to talk about the different sit
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5th - 12th
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Synectics Questions for Get to Know You / Back to School / Critical Thinking
Synectics questions take two unlike items and put them into a question of comparison in a unusual way. These are then discussed, with all answers being okay as long as you have a reason to back up your point of view.Perfect for discussions in pairs, morning meetings, circle time, back to school get to know you activities, centers, creative writing opinion prompts, chalk talk, debate preparation and more.Easy for all students to participate in because there's no one "right" answer. They're a type
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Daily Learning Reflections: Digital and Printable
This easy-to-use reflection tool has been recently updated for distance learning: Now includes editable Google and PowerPoint slides, plus a home screen for easy navigation. Daily Learning Reflections includes 20 reflection pages to be used with parents or peers. Also included: A journal cover page and a poster. Each reflection page is designed to be used twice. In class after a lesson, at the end of the day, or for homework. And again later to process learning further by discussing it with a pa
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2nd - 9th
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Anh Thư's Big Book
Phòng tranh của ngành Sư phạm Tin học
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Dieu Dang's Big Book
Phòng tranh của ngành Sư phạm Tin học
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Critical Thinking HS ELA, Second Amendment, Gun Control, Argumentative Passages
Critical Thinking HS ELA, Second Amendment, Gun Control, Argumentative PassagesNY State Rifle and Pistol Ass., Inc., et al. v. Bruen (2022)Do you want to help your students understand one of the most contentious topics facing us today?The Second Amendment is a hot topic, and teachers must be prepared to discuss it in the classroom. With the recent Supreme Court ruling on gun ownership, it’s now more important than ever to give your students access to accurate and up-to-date information that they
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hearing Aid Maintenance at Home: How-To Cleaning Guide for Parents & Students
Hearing Aid Maintenance at Home: How-To Cleaning Guide for Parents and StudentsHearing aid maintenance is crucial in making sure students have optimal auditory access within the classroom. Cleaning hearing aids at home can be a daunting task for parents, students, and DHH staff. This minimal prep, easy-to-follow reference guide is perfect for those cleaning their BTE hearing aids at home! Simply add in your contact information along with your students' educational/clinical audiologists and you'r
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PreK - 8th
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Annotation Guide, ELL and ESL students, reading comprehension, visual learners
Annotation Guide, ELL and ESL students, reading comprehension, visual learners Introducing a powerful tool that combines visual and written elements, perfect for enhancing language learning for ELL and ESL students.My essay alternatives reduce cheating and plagiarism while providing a more creative assessment approach. Plus, they do not require huge amounts of marking – so it’s easy for teachers to manage their workload during busy periods like the end of the semester. • Reduce cheating and plag
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Learn culture and history while playing global ancient board games
This is a fun resource to have on hand for lunch times, breaks, geography, social studies, and history classes! Students will be able to find instructions to make their own playing board, learn about ancient history and the history of various games, learn about different global regions of today, and see photos of historical monuments as seen today. For further instructions on the rules of the games, players and teachers are encouraged to look online if they need to see videos/tutorials on how to
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5th - 12th
Brain Bender Devotions Bundle
Brain Bender Devotions give kids an opportunity to learn God's Word in a totally new way! If you're looking for an idea to get your kids more engaged in a conversation about Biblical ideas, check out these devotions. These brain benders challenge their critical thinking skills while helping them understand Jesus more.Try a FREE SAMPLE and get the whole bundle of 10 Brain Bender Devotions for a discounted rate at my website: www.HisArrowsmith.com.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Kentucky Derby Game Classroom Party Horse Race Activity Trivia Derby Facts
Kentucky Derby Game Bundle: Run for the Roses!Saddle up for a day of excitement and competition with our Kentucky Derby Game Bundle, the ultimate collection of games and activities perfect for derby parties, classrooms, office events, and more! Whether you're hosting a traditional derby viewing party or adding a touch of equestrian flair to your gathering, this bundle has everything you need to make your event a winner.Benefits:Promotes teamwork and friendly competitionEncourages physical activi
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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