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Middle school balanced literacy thematic unit plans for Google Apps
Visual Literacy & The Graphic Novel
Teach visual literacy and introduce the graphic novel. This resource is full of engaging lessons and activities for building visual literacy skills. It will also introduce students to the genre of the graphic novel (you don't need to be reading one).Whether you teach the graphic novel or not, this bundle will give you the opportunity to work on your students’ analytical skills. We spend our days analyzing visual clues and interpreting people’s actions based on those clues. However, when it comes
Grades:
8th - 12th
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The Secret Path - Full Unit
This unit has been built with PEARDECK but it is not necessary to use the extension to be able to use the unit (just an added bonus). The resource will stand alone without the application. There are 124 slides with questions, activites, videos, and learning goals and connected links to be used with each song/video from Gord Downie's The Secret Path. **FYI the lesson for Shin-Chi's Canoe is not included in the full unit as it is prior learning to The Secret Path - you can buy the lesson here**
Grades:
5th - 9th
Mental Health: The Impact of Social Media
this is a 3 day unit that deals with the impact of social media on mental health with a specific focus on teenagers. The unit deals with:- The pros and cons of social media- Algorithms and marketing from social media companies- The Neuroscience behind what social media can do to our brains- Critical thinking and strategies we can use to limit and control our social media use. With regards to material, there are several videos, discussions, debates, and articles that pertain to the above topics,
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Inside Out and Back Again: Zero (little) Prep Interactive Unit (Google)
This is a Google based, ZERO (little) PREP, fully themed (FULLY DIGITAL) ELA unit is based around the novel INSIDE OUT AND BACK AGAIN by Thanhha Lai. This could easily be a quarter long unit, but can easily be modified to fit a shorter window. This unit has been designed as a Google Slideshow. In Google Classroom, assign the unit and be sure each student has their own copy.The "Home Slide" (Slide 1) includes buttons that will link students to each part of the unit, beginning with PreReading and
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Analyzing Text Features, Tone, & Rhetoric BUNDLE | Lesson & Quiz Set
This comprehensive Read & Write Valid Sources bundle is designed to quickly and effectively review and assess students' familiarity with identifying and articulating WHAT sources are credible, WHY, and HOW to cite courses correctly in MLA. Quizzes include --->Text Features (__16 points) -- assesses students' understanding of a source's use of common text features to enhance or direct the reader and their interpretation. Ethos, Logos, Pathos (___10 points) -- assesses students' understandi
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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The Prestige: A Literacy and Science Unit
This is a 10-day Literacy (and a lot of science!) unit based on the movie "The Prestige". The unit deals with the concepts of magic, electricity, science vs supernatural, the ethics of cloning, and much more. As far as activities and assignments go, the unit includes creative writing, persuasive writing, predictions and critical thinking (during the movie), a debate (pros and cons of cloning), an introduction to editing, and an introduction into formal essay writing. Included in the purchase are
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Thematic Film Unit Bundle! 6 units in total!
"The Monkey's Paw": Inference, Mood & Tone Adapted for MLLs & Struggling Readers
This READY-to-Go Google unit can be used with MLLs or struggling readers. Or, if you are looking to differentiate, you can use this with your regular text-based lesson of "The Monkey's Paw." In order for MLL students and/or struggling readers to access the same content as higher-level readers, I have adapted W.W. Jacob's text to make the language simple and clear while maintaining the same themes and access to teaching the same literary terms. This unit includes: 39 Google Slides including:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Operation Shark Tank: A Student Guide to Entrepreneurship-Distance Learning
Calling all future small business owners!!!!!This resource uses the concept of the popular TV show "Shark Tank" to help introduce students to the world of being an entrepreneur. It includes a PowerPoint presentation, as well as a wide variety of activities that include:*Guided Reading lessons*Examination of education and salaries*An introduction to the importance of increasing your human capital *Small business plan*Video links*"Shark Tank" presentation examplesThis resource includes a PDF vers
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Personal Financial Literacy Resources MEGA Bundle (K-8)
Novel Study - Pax by Sara Pennypacker | Grades 4-7
All the prep is taken care of with this novel study unit of Pax by Sara Pennypacker. 24 slides.is 99% editable so that you can customise and differentiate effectively.can be used in isolation or as part of a bigger unit on perspectives and ethical dilemmas, also linking with visual literacy and geography.is segmented into chunks that are readable in 30-45 minutes.has activities that require students to practice the super six comprehension strategies: summarising, inferring, making connections, a
Grades:
4th - 7th
A Long Walk To Water (Author's Notes) Review + ACTIVITY (Final Poster Project)
A Long Walk To Water (Author's Notes) Review + ACTIVITY (Final Poster Project)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - Author’s Notes and Why We Walk (information about fundraising)Day 2 - TED TALK: Just Keep Walking Day 3 - Activity 9: A Long Walk To Water Final Poster ProjectDay 4 - Activity 9: Poster Pr
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 11 - 14) Review + ACTIVITY (Map Study; interactive)
Long Walk To Water (Ch. 11 - 14) Review + ACTIVITY (Map Study; interactive)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 11&12Day 2 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 13&14Day 3 - Lit Circle: Session 4 or Whole Group: Guiding QuestionsDay 4 -Activity 6: Map StudyDirections to clas
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 7 & 8) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 7 & 8) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 7&8 Day 2 - Activity 4: Building A BoatDay 3 - Activity 4: Building A BoatDirections to classwork and homework expectationsVocabulary ReviewAudio Link to t
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key Google Slides - Distance Learning
*Earn TPT credits by reviewing products. The more you review the more credits to purchase resources for free*Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key - use this document for this novel studyNo Prep Needed. Just simply share to your learnersThis unit is perfectly designed to push out to your students in class or remotelyEditable, adjust what is needed for YOUR learnersIncluded in this 43 page Google Doc Slide download vocabulary word work comprehension questions for every chapteropen-ended questions for ev
Grades:
4th - 7th
Teaching Graphic Novels (1 week of lessons on Google Slides)
Have your students dive deeper into graphic novels. Students will identify and understand the parts of a graphic novel, authors craft and more. Students will also create a short graphic novel/comic strip of their own. This Google slide will make a weeks worth of lessons easy for you and your students will have fun with these engaging lessons. Slides are brightly colored and catch the student's attention while teaching grade level appropriate content.
Grades:
4th - 6th
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 17&18) Review+ACTIVITY (Brothers In Hope; interactive)
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 17&18) Review+ACTIVITY (Brothers In Hope; interactive)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activities (this activity can be 2 plus days)Day 1 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 17&18Day 2 - Activity 8: Brothers In HopeDirections to classwork and homework expectationsVocabulary ReviewAudio Li
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 9 & 10) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 9 & 10) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 9&10Day 2 - Activity 5: One Step At A TimeDay 3 -Activity 5: One Step At A TimeDirections to classwork and homework expectationsVocabulary ReviewAudio Lin
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 15 & 16) Review + ACTIVITY(America, The Beautiful)
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 15 & 16) Review + ACTIVITY(America, The Beautiful)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 15&16 Day 2 -Final Lit Circle: Session 5 or Whole Group: Guiding QuestionsDay 3 - Activity 7: America, The BeautifulDirections to classwork and homework e
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 5 & 6) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 5 & 6) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - A Long Walk To Water -Read 5&6 Day 2 - Lit Circle: Session 3 or Whole Group: Guiding QuestionsDay 3 - Activity 3: HardshipsDirections to classwork and homework expectationsVocabulary
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
The Giver: Google Slides - 9 Week Comprehensive ELA Unit - 100% Digital
This is a 100% digital unit designed around the novel The Giver, by Lois Lowry. Perfect for both in class and remote learning. This unit includes access to the digital novel, audiobook (for struggling readers), chapter questions, vocabulary study, related informational texts, argumentative essay, and more! This unit in a complete 9 week unit. All work in online and digital. The unit is an all in one Google Slideshow that links students to ALL resources in from one place. Simply post this to your
Grades:
6th - 8th
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ELA: 9 Weeks of ELA Lesson Plans (In Class or Distance Learning)
This is a pre-made, 100% digital ELA learning unit, designed for the middle school ELA class to take a teacher through 9 weeks of teaching (ideal for the 1st quarter!). The lessons included would fit inside the traditional classroom, or would work via distance learning. Links to all digital resources are included in this unit. It is 100% paper-free! This will allow for a teacher to walk in with little to no prep. The 9 weeks of lessons include:- Digital Writer's Notebook for 9 weeks- Beginning o
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Residential Schools / Shin-chi's Canoe
This lesson links with my Secret Path Unit to add more depth of knowledge. This lesson explores "Indian Residential Schools" and uses that title to label them what they were called and what Indigenous people are referred to as in legal terms to this day (i.e. Indian Act).This lesson explores what student have learned in regards to Orange Shirt Day, discussions about residential schools and ties in figurative language as they discover 3 prominent symbols in the story, Shin-chi’s Canoe by Nicola C
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Ocean and Marine Life K-6 Independent Learning Unit
**I have updated this asynchronous unit, adding many resources and more slides and deleting bad links***This is a self-guided iIndependent learning unit for students in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade on the ocean. 25 slides with many resources, including some resources in Spanish. books, videos, music, art, games, quizzes, webcams, puzzles, virtual field trips, careers, research websites, writing websites. Very useful for using with students when teacher is absent or Internet is down. Als
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-3
The Impact of People on Our Lives: ELA Digital Unit (2 Wk)
This is a 2 week themed digital learning unit for 7th/8th Grade ELA and is themed around the idea of people and the impact they make on other's lives. (Google Slides)The Unit Includes:Pre and Post Assessment Resource (EdCite.com)Literary and Informational Texts w/ Comprehension Questions & Activity/Quiz LinksDaily Starter ActivitiesMulti-Paragraph Essay Tips: Copy and edit as you wish! Put your own twist on this. Customize in any way you like. Add to your class Google Classroom and make a co
Grades:
7th - 8th
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Mystery Unit Bundle
This bundle is a complete mystery unit full of activities to explore the genre in multiple mediums. With over 100 slides/pages of graphic organizers, eye-catching powerpoints, printable assignments, questions, and interactive class activities, you'll have everything you need!Also provided is a pacing guide which breaks down materials needed day by day for the 5-week unit. (Lessons are optimized for hour long class periods)Mediums explored:literature (short stories)MusicTVGamesSocial Media/News
Grades:
7th - 10th
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