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Study skills forensics Common Core RI.7.1 resources
The Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Primary Sources Research Activity
This engaging Social Studies lesson about the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke mixes history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about the first English colony in the New World. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence and use critical thinking skills to come up with 4 of their own theories to explain the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony in 1587. This download includes 3 versions of the activity: Stations - Cut out the evidence (primary sources) and place in manil
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4th - 7th
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Mystery Reading Passages & Escape Room | CSI
Are you looking for a fun and engaging reading comprehension activity for the holidays? Check out this popular themed escape room and have your students unlock the "Mystery of the Swiped Sweaters!"Get your students thinking and using their analytical skills with GATER Educator's "Case of the Swiped Sweaters"! Through puzzles and challenges, students will use deductive logic, inference, forensics, and common sense to solve this mystery. Close Reading CHALLENGES include:Informational Text- “Proces
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ugly Christmas Sweater Activity Pack | Math, Reading & Writing
PARAPHRASING Lesson and Practice
When students are told to "paraphrase," many need a review of what that term means.This file includes board note pages usable with smart/prom/overhead or document camera, and coordinating student handout for reviewing paraphrasing with one article on a student friendly topic. It walks students through the steps for paraphrasing.Then there is a second article - a one page independent or group student practice, using the instructions reviewed on the first handout.A word search and a matching exer
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6th - 10th
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BASKETBALL Math & Reading BUNDLE | Escape Room | March Madness Activities
Get your students excited about reading and Madness in MARCH with this differentiated basketball-themed project bundle!Includes project-based learning, close reading, escape room, CSI activities, and more. Perfect for engaging students in math, science, and informational text practice.Please click on the PREVIEW above to view everything that is included!By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 20% off the price of the individual units.Go to new depths of learning with the Project-Based Learning
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5th - 8th
Bundle_10 World Affairs Current Events Articles & Activity Packet/Jan - Mar 2024
Enjoy 50% off current events articles from the World Affairs section. Content addresses events around that world that occurred from January - March, 2024. Each lesson plan includes target vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, literacy strategies, open-ended discussion questions, and a lesson extension for additional enrichment. Routine reading helps students build metacognitive skills. These skills enable students to think deeply, reflect often, and formulate original ideas. News stories pro
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Football Math Reading and Science BUNDLE | Escape Room | PBL | Super Bowl
Get your students excited about reading and the upcoming Super Bowl with this differentiated football-themed project bundle! Includes project-based learning, close reading, escape room, CSI activities, and more. Perfect for engaging students in math, science, and informational text practice.Please click on the PREVIEW above to view everything that is included!By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 20% off the price of the individual units.Close Reading CHALLENGES include:Informational Text- “
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5th - 8th
100th Day of School Activities - Escape Room & Reading Passages
Engage your students on the 100th day of school with an exciting escape room activity that combines close reading and life skills. Solve "The Case of the Vanished Vintage Clock" through deductive logic, inference, forensics, and common sense. Perfect for enhancing reading comprehension while having fun!Close Reading CHALLENGES include:Informational Text- “Processing the Evidence, Understanding the Motive” and the case of “Why Did the Vintage Cuckoo Clock Vanish?”Mystery Code Tasks 1a & 1b -
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5th - 7th
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Study Skills Escape Room | Life Skills & Growth Mindset Close Reading Activity
Get ready to level up your study skills and mindset with the Study Skills Escape Room from GATER Educator. This engaging activity features close reading passages and comprehension tasks to help your students develop essential life skills for a successful future.Close Reading CHALLENGES include:Informational Text- “The Importance of Good Study Skills for Students,” and “Powerful Strategies That Help You Learn!” Breakout Task 1- Plot an Escape: Vocabulary Word MatchBreakout Task 2- Check for Compr
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5th - 8th
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EDITABLE Mary Celeste Webquest | Guided Research Activity | Documentary Notes
Using simple countdown prompts to guide students, this resource allows your class to get on with research responsibly with clear starting and finishing points.This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE.There are three differentiated versions of the webquest worksheet - one with suggested search terms and foci for pupils needing support, one with only the suggested search terms, and one without prompts for more independent students.NEW documentary notes sheet for recording inf
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6th - 9th
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Test Prep TRICKS AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS -SBACC PARCC STARR
DO you need a way to introduce TEST TAKING SKILLS or just a fun review?
This packet contains:
-8 page booklet with test taking strategies and then question immediately following .
- 8 posters with the skills (in color and B/W)- great for before, during or after the lesson.
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SBAC PARCC STARR Vocabulary Test Prep Puzzle Game
March- Women's History Month INFORMATIONAL TEXT game
PBIS growth mindset character lesson with QR codes
Growth Mindset power of YET posters
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2nd - 7th
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Homelessness Webquest Guided Research using 54321 Process (Differentiated)
Using simple countdown prompts to guide students, this resource allows your class to get on with research responsibly with clear starting and finishing points. This product is also included in my High School Combo BUNDLE.Supplement your unit on homelessness or social issues as either a classroom or a homework task.There are three differentiated versions of this worksheet - one with suggested search terms and foci for pupils needing support, one without prompts but including writing lines, and on
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6th - 9th
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Growth Mindset - Presentation and Worksheets
Fully resourced lesson includes: 1hr PowerPoint, clip, worksheets, complete 1 hour lesson with accompanying worksheets, differentiated to three levels of challenge.This lesson focuses on the growth mindset, how it differs from the fixed mindset, and why it is important for success in life as well as in school.Many more Civics, Social Studies, Philosophy, ELA, Character Education, Careers and Health resources at my store
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Mental Health
Tips for Middle School Informational Text Set
This resource includes an informational text about tips for middle school (stay organized, homework, taking notes, studying, test taking and communication). It was written by a certified Reading Specialist, and is meant for students in grades 6-8. There are five reading comprehension questions based on the text (some questions include text evidence) and a vocabulary graphic organizer for students to complete. An answer key is included.For more informational texts like this one, check out my ongo
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Informational Text Set Ongoing Bundle
Forensic Investigator - How To Create A Missing Person Crime Scene
This slideshow will take you through the process of creating a classroom crime scene. You will get suggestions on student roles and supplies along with a presentation of a crime scene I hosted in my classroom.
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6th - 12th
Resilience - Presentation and Worksheets
A lesson resilience, focusing on strategies to embed good habits for learning and for life. Complete 1 hour lesson with differentiated worksheetsDifferentiated to three levels of challengeCredit to creativewhisper for clip linkMany more Civics, Social Studies, Philosophy, ELA, Character Education, Careers and Health resources at my store
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Mental Health
Self Development: Goal Setting and SMART Targets - Presentation and Worksheets
A lesson on goal setting and SMART targets to help guide students as they progress through their school career. Focuses on personal targets as well as study skills.Complete 1 hour lesson with PowerPoint and accompanying worksheetsDifferentiated to three levels of challengeMore inexpensive and free resources available at my store and at my website: www.ecpublishing.co.uk
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Study Skills + Test Success
Confidence and Achievement - Presentation and Worksheets
A lesson on confidence - what it is, why it is important, how to achieve a healthy level of confidence in order to achieve your potential. Packed with engaging activities to help students explore this crucial issue.Complete 1 hour lesson with PowerPoint and worksheetsDifferentiated to three levels of challenge throughoutMore inexpensive and free resources available at my store and at my website: www.ecpublishing.co.uk
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Mental Health
Notes on Three Levels
Note taking template. Teaches students to think critically about informational text. Includes "surface questions", "deep questions", and summarizing. Two pages - one blank template and one handout with examples.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Term and Vocabulary Organizer for Informational Text Notetaking
I created this as a useful organizer for students who were learning history terms and new vocabulary.
Students use this as they read to document important dates, terms, and vocabulary specific to the reading.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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