Middle school Back to School balanced literacy lessons

Back to School, Biology, General Science

Also included in: Back to School Bundle: Syllabus, Stations & Activities - First Day of School

Emergency Science Sub Plan or Activity | Root Monster Project

Created by

Morpho Science

This is a fun and engaging activity that will teach students how to use root words to decipher the meaning of science terms. Students will complete multiple root skill sections including a section where they will make a fun root monster drawing. Their root monster must match the characteristics of 5 science root words. There is also a creative writing section where students will write a story about their monster that must include at least 7 science root words.Included:★ Activity Directions★ Root

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

Also included in: Back to School Science Activities Bundle | First week of Science Activities

Lesson Plan Templates Editable Weekly Digital Printable | PPT Google Slides PDF

Created by

The Sassy Apple

Revamp your planning with these fun and editable lesson plan templates! These eye-catching lesson plan designs include options for adding text, links, or screenshots of activities or books you'd like to have in your plans. This resource is a .zip file that includes the following:☑️Editable PowerPoint to type your own text with the option to delete any unwanted text boxes☑️PDF file to print without text boxes and handwrite your own lesson plans☑️Editable PowerPoint to ADJUST and/or ADD rows and c

Subjects:

Back to School, Classroom Management, For All Subjects

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Staff

Types:

Professional Documents, Printables, Lesson

Formal Lesson Plan Templates | EDITABLE

Created by

Pocketful of Primary

These EDITABLE formal lesson plan templates are perfect for writing in-depth lesson plans that you can put in a teaching portfolio, use for student teaching, turn into administration, or just use to keep yourself organized!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:■ Editable Google Docs templates■ 70 layout options■ Editable text (change the text, font, size, and color)■ Multi-page user guide■ Tutorial video___________________________________________________________________________These templates are FULLY editable

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

PreK - 7th

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms, Lesson

Lesson Plan Template & Teacher Planner | Editable Digital Teacher Planner

Created by

The Purrfect Teacher- Amy Hubbard

Use this cute and easy lesson planner, available to edit on Google Slides and PowerPoint, that is all set for the new school year to plan your daily activities for your classroom. Simply print and put into a binder and you've got your lesson planner set for the year! It comes with 8 different layout options to best fit your needs. Please note, this is a two page layout. The best part about this teacher binder is that it editable on PowerPoint AND Google Slides! You can either print and write in

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Staff

Types:

Printables, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers, Lesson

Also included in: Lesson Planner & Maternity Leave/Sub Binder~ Lesson Plan Templates ~ EDITABLE

Reading Intervention Program - Set 1 Level L-P - Digital & Print

Created by

This set includes 20 days of everything needed for a reading intervention program with students whose reading abilities fall in the Fountas and Pinnell reading range of levels L-P.DIGITAL UPDATE!This set of The Reading Intervention Program is now available in a DIGITAL VERSION included in this download!Text boxes, coloring boxes, and multiple choice circles are all included.Digital versions are available for format 1 (student pages of all the components) and format 5 (fluency practice)FONT UPDAT

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Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Back to School, Early Intervention, End of Year

Also included in: Reading Intervention Program - Bundle Level L-P - Digital & Print

Pre-k Curriculum - Kindergarten Readiness Program - PK4 - Transitional PreK

Created by

Keeping My Kinders Busy

This comprehensive, standards based curriculum for preschool and/or pre-k will ensure your students are ready for kindergarten in the fall. Everything is planned for you each day, and children will learn letter names, letter sounds, phonemic awareness, rhyming, comprehension skills, handwriting, numbers, counting, 1:1 correspondence, patterns, fine motor skills, sight words, shapes and so much more!Children thrive when they are on a routine, and both teachers and students love the consistency

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Complete Kindergarten Curriculum - Math Reading Phonics Writing Lesson Plans

Reading Intervention Program - Set 1 Level Q-T - Digital & Print

Created by

This set includes 20 days of everything needed for a reading intervention program with students whose reading abilities fall in the Fountas and Pinnell reading range of levels Q-T.DIGITAL UPDATE!This set of The Reading Intervention Program is now available in a DIGITAL VERSION included in this download!Text boxes, coloring boxes, and multiple choice circles are all included.Digital versions are available for format 1 (student pages of all the components) and format 5 (fluency practice)FONT UPDAT

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Also included in: Reading Intervention Program - Bundle Level Q-T - Digital & Print

Reading Intervention Program - Set 1 Level A-D - Digital & Print

Created by

This set includes 20 days of everything needed for a reading intervention program with students whose reading abilities fall in the Fountas and Pinnell reading range of levels A-D. DIGITAL UPDATE!This set of The Reading Intervention Program is now available in a DIGITAL VERSION included in this download! Text boxes, coloring boxes, and multiple choice circles are all included.Digital versions are available for format 1 (student pages of all the components) and format 5 (fluency practice)FONT UP

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

Back to School, For All Subject Areas

Also included in: Reading Intervention Program - Bundle Level A-D - Digital & Print

Sub Binder Templates | Editable Sub Binder | Substitute Plan Templates

Created by

Sweet Firstie Fun

Looking for an editable sub binder or sub plan templates? This resource makes prepping for a substitute super easy! This sub binder includes tons of info forms and templates and lesson plan pages for you to quickly edit and stick in your emergency sub binder!***Please only purchase this resource if you have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer. All pages are editable on Microsoft PowerPoint.***What's Included?90+ Editable Templates with Tons of Options for:•Arrival Procedures•Attendan

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Staff

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms, Lesson

Math Interactive Notebook for Upper Elementary

Created by

Runde's Room

Fusing the joy of learning with hands-on concrete explanations and examples, this interactive notebook promises to ignite your students' interest in math, encourages critical thinking, further develops conceptual and procedural skills, and boosts their academic performance. This interactive math notebook contains 38 different math journal activities - with each one containing an interactive hands-on aspect for the student that helps deepen understanding and gives students a concrete explanation

Subjects:

Arithmetic, Back to School, Math

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

Also included in: Math Interactive Notebook Bundle Resource

Science Sub Plans Bundle: National Parks Worksheets | 4th Grade 5th Grade

Created by

The Science Penguin

This science sub plans bundle is for 4th and 5th grade science. Prep it in advance as an emergency sub plans or use them on the go. Sometimes you just can’t be at school. In your absence, your guest teacher and students can carry on with meaningful learning while building schema! There is plenty to do with these lessons!The National Parks Science Sub Plans Bundle includes 5 easy prep sub plans. Print, copy, and go!This resource includes:Quick Prep InfoLesson Directions and ScriptChallenging text

Subjects:

Back to School, Informational Text, Science

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

Hexagonal Thinking | Getting to Know You Activity | GRADES 5-8 | Back to School

Created by

Jan's File Cabinet

⭐ BUILD A POSITIVE CLASSROOM CULTURE! Provide your students in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades with an engaging and insightful way to connect with one another and learn about hexagonal thinking.**DESIGNED FOR GRADES 5-8**Students will:fill in the sections of a hexagon with information and illustrations about themselvesuse the hexagons as a tool to communicate as they move through the classroom and match up their common interests►As an alternative activity, students can connect their hexagons in sm

Subjects:

Back to School, Classroom Community, English Language Arts

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Art with Creations Claudia Loubier

Also included in: BUNDLE 25 Interactive Google Apps LANGUAGE ARTS Lessons and Activities

Back to School Art Project : Kandi-Apples : In the Style of Kandinsky

Created by

Here is the perfect project for the start of the school year: Kandi-Apples.This project will allow students to create a work of art in the Style of Kadinsky.When they are finished, you can make a colourful collective display. This project requires simple materials, and apple models are also included. A great way to discover a fundamental artist. Level:Kindergarten to Grade 6Technique:DrawingVisual Language:Thick linesThin linesCurved linesMaterials:White sheet or piece of cardboard (8.5 x 8.5 in

Subjects:

Autumn, Back to School, Visual Arts

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

Also included in: Art Lesson Plans Bundle : Grade 1 Visual Art

Ice Breakers & Back to School Math Activities for Middle School

Created by

Rise over Run

The first week of math class is coming! Want to engage students, create community, and get to know your students… all while doing some math? Look no further! Included are 4 resources that will help you tackle back to school:The Graph of MeThis is an activity students love! Students determine if statements are true or false about themselves. Each statement has a corresponding ordered pair. Students graph the points for each true statement to create a unique shape. The result is "the graph of me!”

Subjects:

Back to School, Math

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

Buddy Reading | Reading Buddies Activities

Created by

That Fun Reading Teacher

This collection of Reading Buddy Activities was created for multi-grade students to enjoy together throughout the year. Not sure where to start? This resource contains tips, organizers and activities to help you get your program rolling efficiently! Included in this Resource: Prep and Organization for Teachers & Big Buddies to Get StartedLetter of invitation to become Reading Buddies from one teacher to anotherForm for class availability / time preference for Buddy meetingsBlank Reading Bud

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

K - 6th, Staff

Types:

Back to School, Balanced Literacy, Math

First 20 Days of School Math & Literacy Back to School PRINT & DIGITAL

Created by

Stacey's Circle

The First 20 days of Math and Literacy all in one handy bundle! NEWLY UPDATED for the 2024-2025 school year and INCLUDING DIGITAL Slide LESSONS & ACTIVITIES FOR EASY INSTRUCTION (or assigning to those who are away)! Suitable for Grade 4-8. Consider your first 20 days of school PLANNED and PREPPED!Are you feeling nervous or anxious about heading back to the classroom this year? Maybe this is your first year teaching Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8? Perhaps you just don't know where to start, and would

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Back to School, Classroom Community, Spanish

Spanish 1 Back to School Spanish Present Tense Super 7 High Frequency Verbs

Created by

Mis Clases Locas

Start your novice Spanish class with a unit focusing on the Super 7 present tense high-frequency verbs (es, tiene, le gusta, hay, está, va a, quiere). This is the perfect first unit of the year for back to school in Spanish class. This Spanish back to school unit 1 is an editable Google unit for novice CI Spanish classes. If you are new to comprehensible input and want the first unit for Spanish 1, this unit is for you. It works well for Spanish 1, middle school Spanish, exploratory Spanish, or

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1

Also included in: Spanish Super 7 Verb Units - Comprehensible Input Present, Imperfect & Preterite

Back-to-School "Speed Dating" Icebreaker Activity: Build Class Community!

Created by

Write on with Miss G

Engage your students, get to know them better, and build classroom community with this fun "speed dating" activity, a twist on the typical "get-to-know-you" icebreakers.In the past, I've played the game where you toss a ball with different questions on it, and each student answers the question their right thumbs lands on. It was fun, but one student was speaking while 24 others listened. It didn't feel like the best use of my time, so I created this engaging alternative that engages every single

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subject Areas, For All Subjects

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading

The Wild Robot Comprehension Questions

Created by

Leslie Ann

Are you reading The Wild Robot by Peter Brown with your students? Help guide their thinking with these comprehension questions. These questions for each chapter help provide a purpose for reading and also can be used to check for understanding. 3 different formats included:-Writing templates- Question Slips for Reading Response Journals- Display postersRead more about this unit here>>>> LaLa Life: Guided Read AloudsGet central questions for the sequel, The Wild Robot Escapes

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Back to School, English Language Arts, Writing

First Day of School Activities - 1st Day of Middle School - About Me Activity

Created by

Brain Waves Instruction

This resource is filled with activities for the first day of school. This Back to School resource is designed to make the start to middle school amazing. As you know, you never get a second chance to make a first impression...especially in the classroom. This resource is filled with activities to get your school year off to the best possible start. With an "about me" diamond, teacher interview activity, writing prompt, and icebreakers, you’ll be able to keep your students engaged and actively

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

, CCRA.W.10

Also included in: Beginning of School Year BUNDLE! - 1st Day of School, Class Management, 4 Units

Reading Intervention Program - Set 1 Level U-W - Digital & Print

Created by

This set includes 20 days of everything needed for a reading intervention program with students whose reading abilities fall in the Fountas and Pinnell reading range of levels U-W.DIGITAL UPDATE!This set of The Reading Intervention Program is now available in a DIGITAL VERSION included in this download!Text boxes, coloring boxes, and multiple choice circles are all included.Digital versions are available for format 1 (student pages of all the components) and format 5 (fluency practice)FONT UPDAT

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Back to School, Creative Writing, Visual Arts

Also included in: Reading Intervention Program - Bundle Set 1 - Digital & Print

Zendoodle Hand Self Portraits Art Lesson Middle School Art Lesson

Created by

A Space to Create Art

DescriptionStudents discover who they are through art in this hand-self portrait lesson! Get to know your students as they write about their beliefs and who they are as a person. Students will use the creative process to design and apply elements using repetition and variety in their handprint piece. Students create their own self-portrait using their handprint, Zentangle designs, and a narrative describing who they are. The art lesson centers around creating a piece of artwork based on a core

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

Also included in: ELA with Arts Integration Bundle - High School Art and ELA, AP ELA, AP Art

Reading Intervention Program - Bundle Set 1 - Digital & Print

Created by

This set includes 140 reading passages with appropriate content and language for levels A-Z. (20 fiction and nonfiction passages per level range)DIGITAL UPDATE!This set of The Reading Intervention Program is now available in a DIGITAL VERSION included in this download!Text boxes, coloring boxes, and multiple choice circles are all included.Digital versions are available for format 1 (student pages of all the components) and format 5 (fluency practice)FONT UPDATE!The fonts in this set have been

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 12th

Types: