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Middle school close reading webquests for Gifted and Talented
Prisoner B-3087 Novel Study (by Alan Gratz) | DIGITAL & PRINT
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"My students loved this! They were very engaged and loved how many different learning styles there were. It wasn't just question and answer. It was poetry and scorekeeping and math. If you want a multi dimensional quiz, this is it!"- Megan G.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"A great resource! I have high-level ELL students in grades 9-12 and the work was perfect. The Webquest took my students a bit longer than a native speaker would probably take, but it was still a fun activity. I use the chapter "survi
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6th - 8th
Women's History Month: A Webquest
Women’s History month is celebrated each March. It was President Jimmy Carter who was the first president to establish the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week back in 1980. In 1986, this was made into Women History Month. In 2024, the theme for Women’s History Month is "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” The theme is to highlight women who have tried to eliminate bias and discrimination in our lives. There are many women who have made contributions which have
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4th - 9th
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Digital Escape Room: Escape the Misinformation Newsroom, Real News vs Fake News
Want to help your middle and high school ELA students learn how to avoid bias, consipiracies, and misinformation online? Escape the Newsroom is a FUN and meaningful activity that helps students to apply two methods of evaluating online sources in a hands-on way. Students learn the SIFT method (Stop, Investigate, Find trusted coverage, Trace to the original) and the CRAP method (Currency, Reliability, Authority, and Purpose). They apply the methods to various websites--some which are completely r
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7th - 10th
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Poetry Lessons: ** Growing Bundle ** | DIGITAL & PRINT
These poetry lessons are the perfect way to engage students in close reading and analysis of poetry AND / OR as an easy go to substitute lesson plan. All poems are available as print friendly PDFs or digital Google Drive resources! SPECIAL GROWING BUNDLE DEAL! Save 40% by buying the bundle versus individual sets! The bundle will continue to increase in price as I add to it.What is currently included in this bundle?This bundle currently contains 15 poetry lessons and a two different, detailed poe
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6th - 9th
Learning Styles, Multiple Intelligences & Your Brain: All About How You Learn
As teachers, one of the most important steps we can take is to find the best way to teach our students.In return, students need to know the best way they can learn.The old saying, "Know Thyself" is what this lesson is all about.This was created on the belief that if students knew their strengths and weaknesses in learning, they would be able to use those strengths to their advantage and improve their weaknesses. And as their teacher, by knowing my students, I am better equipped to help them le
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6th - 12th
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Elapsed Time Project, Students Choose Flights and Itineraries, Fun Enrichment!
No-prep,math elapsed time enrichment project! Student Approved! With this resource students will research the travel times for three vacations using the guidelines included with the project. They will use a well-known travel website and then follow the step by step directions included with this project to calculate the elapsed time between destinations. The student will then fill in their information in the templates provided and place their templates together to create an "Elapsed Time Trave
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Math Projects "BUNDLE"! Print and Go Math Enrichment All Year!
Solar Eclipse of 2017: Reading Passages and Webquest
Looking for some great 2024 Solar Eclipse resources? CLICK HERE! Build some great background knowledge with these solar eclipse passages and webquest! Includes the following three reading passages and accompanying worksheets: 1.) Solar Happenings - Cause and Effect2.) Solar Eclipses (What are They?) - Nonfiction Text Features 3.) A Day to Remember - Firsthand and Secondhand Account Also includes a two-page webquest! -Page one can be used for the general study of solar eclipses -Page two is geare
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4th - 6th
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New Year Traditions Around The World Digital Escape Room
Students will complete challenges in this completely PAPERLESS adventure to learn about haunted locations around the United States.If you are familiar with Breakout EDU, this is a digital escape room that is completely PAPERLESS!5 things to love about this Google Form Escape Room:1. NO-PREP! There is nothing to print, cut, laminate, clues to hide, or locks to set. Everything is ready for your students right in the form!2. Students use google maps to find 6 countries around the world and learn ho
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4th - 6th
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Poetry Lesson: "The Song of Wandering Aengus" by Yeats | DIGITAL
This is a complete lesson for W.B. Yeats's poem of longing, "The Song of Wandering Aengus." **Aligned with Common Core Exemplars in Poetry for grades 6-8**If you dread reading and analyzing poetry with your students - I made this resource for you!If your students are bored and not engaged because they don't understand poetry and get lost in the imagery and figurative language - I made this resource for you!I promise you: if any of that sounds like you or your students, you are NOT alone.Many tea
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Poetry Lessons: ** Growing Bundle ** | DIGITAL & PRINT
Weather and Climate Webquest
This webquest goes through a Nasa website for kids that explores important parts of weather and climate and the differences. The site is interactive and this webquest includes a game at the end. This could be used as an in class assignment, homework assignment, or an extension or challenge page.
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4th - 6th
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Holiday Nonfiction Reading Passages MINI BUNDLE
You'll be saving 25% when you combine two holiday products in one! Perfect for engaging close reading activities during the holiday season. What you get: 5 Nonfiction Text Structure Passages5 Creative Writing Passages 3 Nonfiction Passages (full page) 1 Holiday Webquest (QR code reader needed) Product # 1: Christmas Nonfiction Text Structure --Included Titles-- 1. No Money, No Problem -Problem & Solution: Offers inexpensive or free solutions instead of buying gifts. 2.Wrap It Up -Sequence: S
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4th - 6th
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The House on Mango Street PREREADING Webquest - DIGITAL & PRINT
This 20-question QR Code-based WebQuest is for use with the novel The House on Mango Street, by Sandra Cisneros. The webquest is available as a PDF and digitally as an editable Google Doc. Students will use their phone or an app, such as Qrafter, to scan a QR code. The QR code will take the students to a website where they will use research skills to answer comprehension questions. I included the URL for each website in case students don't have the ability to access QR codes.This resource includ
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6th - 9th
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THE GIVER - Lois Lowry Author Webquest
This is a simple webquest that focuses on the life and writings of Lois Lowry - author of the novel, The Giver. Students are required to locate and translate information from the website, then further process that information through analysis, interpretation, evaluation, and illustration.This assignment is differentiated for two levels of students.
* NOTE: This is an anticipatory set for THE GIVER NOVEL UNIT . You can also purchase The Giver Complete UNIT from my store, which gives a SUBSTANTIA
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6th - 8th
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Mystery of Roanoke Digital ELA PBL Unit
This NO-Prep/digital 5E Project-based learning activity will incorporate essential reading and writing skills such as close reading, inference, character traits, main idea, graphics, opinion writing, and much more! Through inquiry, this interactive and engaging PBL will allow students to explore the causes and possible explanations of what happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Students will be able to read 1st hand historical fiction witness statements, navigate a “crime scene” Webquest, explo
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3rd - 6th
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Student-Paced Introduction to Shakespearean Language Activity
When students hear that they are about to read Romeo and Juliet, Taming of the Shrew, Macbeth, Hamlet or any other Shakespearean play, they audibly groan and complain how hard it is for them to understand the language. As English teachers, that’s one of our favorite parts about reading Shakespeare is his language, but students need to see how the challenge of understanding it can be fun! This 2.5 page Google Doc assignment will introduce Shakespearean language to students in three parts: Shakesp
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Taming of the Shrew Unit Bundle
Wright Brothers and the Airplane:A Webquest/Extension Activities
Did you know that people actually thought that the airplane would have not real purpose? Less than 10 people showed up for the Wright Brothers attempt to make history on that December 17, 1903, morning. This informative web quest will help students learn about the Wright Brothers and their first flight. Extension activities as well as additional links for information are also provided as is the key. Several common core standards are addressed as well.Please make sure you can open a zip file. Oth
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4th - 8th
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Hatchet PBL Digital Project - Survival Reality Show Inspired
Survival Reality Show Inspired Project for Hatchet
This project is designed to wrap up a Hatchet novel study with a bang! Inspired by reality shows like Survivor and American Idol, I came up with this real-world project for the classic Gary Paulsen text. Engagement is high because students get to take on the role of reality television judges!
After reading the novel, students will study expert opinions on the various types of skills necessary to survive in the wild. Students look at four major
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6th - 8th
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Reading Centers for Google Classroom | Nonfiction Passages | Webquests | NO PREP
Perfect for 5th or 6th grade reading/literacy groups! Differentiated for 4 different reading level groups! Engaging digital activities for your students to help practice their non-fiction reading, comprehension, vocabulary, author's purpose, writing, research, and summarization skills!Please see the VIDEO PREVIEW to see all that is included in this product!Help your students practice in searching and researching information on SAFE & reputable websites with Webquests! All of this while engag
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4th - 6th
Ancient Greece:(The Famous Games: A Webquest)
Learn about the history of the olympic games which began in ancient Greece, both past and present with this informative webquest. There are 15 webquestions as well a number of fun facts. Extension activities are also included(and the key).The webquest can be completed in one class period and is geared for upper elementary and middle school students. Can be used before a vacation, for a Friday activity or if you are studying the ancient Greeks. UPDATED for Paris 2024 Games.The famous games start
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Greeks! A BUNDLE of RESOURCES
Snow Day: Research + Project
★ Snow Activity Bundle: Research and Project ★
The purpose of these projects are for students to work research the science of snow and to design and plan their own "Dream Snow Day"!
This bundle contains two products for 20% off the original price. Check out the individual products for more information: Snow Science: The Best Winter Mineral and Plan Your Dream Snow Day Project
★Check it out!: This unit is included in the Gifted and Talented Upper Elementary Units Bundle at an even further
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3rd - 6th
Wonderopolis Packet - Distance Learning
This is an awesome pack that will continue to grow! Give your scholars these comprehension worksheets or give them a "wonder-mat" where they sketch-note what they read!Included:- Wonder-mat (sketch note)- 17 comprehension pages for different topics (answer keys included!)As I said, this will grow, so buy it before the price goes up!************************************************************************************************More Digital Products you may like:Virtual Field TripsVirtual Classroo
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2nd - 8th
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Introduction to Poetry - Whole Unit - Over 20 Poems!
Corresponding PowerPoint Presentation Saved to Google Drive!Daily Step by Step Lesson PlansPerfect for Distance Learning or Printable PacketsPoetry allows for a unique format of written word that can be accessed on a variety ofplanes. As such, it allows us as teachers to correct that false notion that many students hold toward reading: it's boring. Over the course of my years, I have told many students that if reading is boring, they are doing it wrong. It was with that idea in mind that I creat
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7th - 10th
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Middle East:Let's Explore the Middle East:Webquest/Activities
Want to introduce your students to the region of the world called the Middle East? This webquest will work great. Additionally, I have included several extension activities that I think will be of value.It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity or for a unit of study on this part of the world. THERE ARE 15 WEBQUESTIONS IN THE COMPLETE RESOURCE.Other resources you may find of interest:1. 10 question webquest, comprehension questions(writing in conten
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Mesopotamia, A Bundle of Resources!
Mega Bundle Science STEAM Activities and Webquests for Middle and High School
GREAT FOR BACK TO SCHOOL or END OF YEAR! Ignite Curiosity with our Ultimate SCIENCE STEM/STEAM Activities and Webquests Mega Bundle for Middle and High School Teachers! With an entire YEAR of research and activities!100 Pages of Science Internet Research:Take your students on a thrilling journey through the realm of science with our Science Exploration Galore! This 100-page collection delves into Earth Science, Chemistry, The Plant Kingdom, Computer Science, Early Scientists, and more. Spark exc
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6th - 12th
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