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Middle school Back to School literature thematic unit plans under $5
Je me presente - French "All About Me" Unit - Distance Learning Compatible
This mini-unit is perfect for Back to School! It gives your beginner French students vocabulary and phrases to introduce themselves to the class.UPDATED: This now includes a Google Slides version which is compatible for distance learning with Google Classroom.Activities include:-C'est Moi drawing activity (with Teacher's Instructions)-Mon anniversaire - vocabulary and speaking activity to ask and answer the question "When is your birthday?"-Ma famille - vocabulary list, picture, and presentation
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Aca-Scuse Me? Teaching Theme vs. Main Idea With Music and Lyrics
This assignment is PITCH PERFECT for teaching theme to students grades 4 through 8!***UPDATED 9/8/18 TO INCLUDE:***PRE/POST TEST ANSWER KEYSCONCEPT HANDOUT FOR STUDENTSANSWER SHEETS FOR EACH OF THE 5 SONGSIf you are like me back during my first year of teaching 5th, I struggled to teach main idea and theme. This assignment makes the task more fun. Resource is designed to help your students analyze 5 popular songs for themes. Included in this 21 page bundle:-5 hugely popular song lyric pages for
Grades:
4th - 8th
Icarus Comic with Activities Included
Icarus: A Comic Myth Activities IncludedStudents need to know the ancient myths because the great wisdom of humanity is contained in those stories. Myth Comics: Icarus gives teachers three days' worth of activities to do with the myth. Included in this bundle:Pre-reading activitiesA comic of the myth (fun!)A modern retelling of the mythActivities and questions with two poems based on the myth (perfect for teaching allusion)An activity with a piece of artwork based on the mythPost reading activit
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7th - 12th
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We Choose Kind & We Are Wonders - Wonder by RJ Palacio - Bulletin Board
Use this document to create a bulletin board when launching your Wonder read aloud. Each letter is designed to be printed is on an 8 1/2 by 11 piece of paper. There are two options for this bulletin board: "We Choose Kind" and "We Are Wonders."
This product IS editable, but you will need many KG & AG fonts in order for it to look the same. The PDF version is ready to be printed. To adjust the size, go to Printer Settings and adjust the scale percentage.
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Thank You, Ma'am Narrative Writing Mini-Unit for Grades 7-10
Wondering what to do for Thanksgiving in the middle school and high school ELA classroom? Thank You Narratives is the perfect mini unit that gives students the opportunity to show gratitude to people who have made an impact on their lives. Students read the mentor text "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes. After a close read and careful analysis, they brainstorm their own Thank You Narrative using the provided brainstorming slides and plot line. Students draft their narratives, then use the pro
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7th - 10th
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Harry Potter Personality Sorting Hat Quiz | Harry Potter House | Get to Know You
Boost student relationships with this no-prep, easy-to-use Harry Potter House Personality Inventory! This personality survey, based on the long-standing four temperaments, turns this abstract concept into a lesson that is high-interest, easy to understand, and memorable! TWO LEVELS of the personality test are included, making it applicable for 3rd-12th grade students...and beyond! This personality quiz theme can be used in any school subject as a Get to Know You Activity at Back to School Time,
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â PERSONALITY TYPES MEGA BUNDLE | 45 Themed Personality Inventories
Fences lesson plans, Unit Plan, August Wilson, 54 pages.
Completely rewritten & expanded July 2011
This is a complete, loosely-structured Drama unit. There is no strict schedule or pacing guide here, though the activities, the concluding essay, the Socratic seminar, and the chapter quizzes and study guides would logically dictate the order of lesson delivery. You may find that you skip some activities, alter some activities and documents, and change the order of delivery year by year,based on your scheduling, teaching style, and type of students.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Entire Store: Full year's curriculum: for Freshman through Senior English.
Project-Based Autobiography {Intermediate}
It's back-to-school! This {newly revised} unit is all you will need to start your year off with students in Grade 4 - 6. It is a writing-based Language Arts project that is tried and true with Gr 3-7 students. Teachers are encouraged to complete the project themselves to share a display as not only a sample, but also as a way to introduce yourself.This unit has 23 assignments with scaffolds/graphic organizers for students to choose from. I ask my students to complete 10 assignments in 3-4 weeks.
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Project-Based Autobiography {Spanish Dual Immersion}
Twas the Night Before Christmas Poetry Activity Pack
'Twas the day before Christmas break and you need something else to do.... There are several activities included in this packet that you can use in your study of the famous poem, Twas the Night Before Christmas, also known as A Visit from St. Nicholas, by Clement C. Moore. Included are 2 versions of the poem. The first is written using numbered lines. This could be used for partner reading, fluency, or as a way of directing students to particular lines while choral reading or discussing the po
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Christmas ELA Writing and Short Story Bundle
Of Mice and Men - Final Unit Test
A comprehensive 100-point final test to be used after completing a literature unit on Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men."
This assessment includes sections on conflict, characterization, plot, vocabulary, quotations, and includes an essay where students choose what they would like to write about from a list of three essay choices. An answer key is provided.
A great test to let you know if your students have really mastered all that you have been teaching them throughout the unit.
This activity is
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Grades:
6th - 12th
The Gift of the Magi Short Story Unit for Middle School for 7th and 8th
This short story unit: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry is exactly what you need to teach your seventh or eighth grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response focused format with this classic fiction text. This free short story unit was created so that teachers could try out the Socratic Seminar and reading response format that I use in all my reading units and short story units. Other Middle School Short Story Units Available: "The Gift o
Grades:
7th - 8th
All About Me Interactive Game
As we all begin a new school year, have some fun getting to know your students & letting your students get to know you and their peers. This interactive game features is perfect for in person or virtual learning. Simply share the game board in your virtual group and let the children take turns choosing which picture they'd like to click. When you click on a picture, a get to know me question will pop up related to that picture. Take turns within your group answering the questions and having
Grades:
PreK - 8th
ROMEO AND JULIET Introduction to Shakespeare Slideshow
This 19-slide PowerPoint is a great introduction to William Shakespeare and his world. During our travels to England, we took photographs of Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's home, sculptures of the artist, the Globe Theatre, and more. These photographs, as well as historical background about Shakespeare, will be a compelling opening to your reading of Romeo and Juliet.SUGGESTED ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATIONPhotos we took of Shakespeare’s birthplace and grave in Stratford-upon-Avon. photos an
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Grades:
8th - 10th
Also included in:Â ROMEO AND JULIET Unit - Plan Fun Activities Prereading Introduction Quizzes
Storm Runners by Roland Smith - Novel Unit
Storm Runners by Roland Smith is a high interest novel for students, including reluctant readers. (Once they are hooked, they can continue reading books 2 and 3!) It is an excellent companion to a science unit on hurricanes or other natural disasters.
This unit includes 29 pages of resources including vocabulary cards, multiple choice comprehension questions, and discussion questions.
Enjoy!
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Fairy Tales/Fractured Fairy Tales Unit - The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
This unit of study focuses on fairy tales and fractured fairy tales, and includes versatile resources that can be used with any fairy tale or fractured fairy tale. The unit covers nine different reading comprehension skills, and has BONUS activities and projects! Included in the unit:
*12+ chart toppers that correspond with activity sheets to create anchor charts to display in the classroom;
*Activity sheet to activate prior knowledge of fairy tales;
*Activity sheets for nine different reading
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
A Bear Named Trouble Chapter Quiz, Study Guide, & Test Pack
There is one quiz per chapter (Chapters 1-12). Chapters 13, 14, and Epilogue is together as one quiz. A whole novel test is also included with a study guide to give ahead of time. 52 pages of great questions:
-multiple choice
-compare/contrast
-context clues
-vocabulary
-inferencing
-true/false
-fill in the blank
-opinionated questions
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Narrative Writing Prompt Pack, Memoir: Every Summer Has a Story
Start the year strong with this fabulous, original, and real-world related writing prompt pack. This easy-prep resource is designed to teach memoirs with a focus on descriptive, evidence-based writing. Student Experience: Students take notes about the qualities of a memoir, read and annotate an original memoir about a shopping for back-to-school clothes experience, and practice writing in preparation to write their own memoir. It's the perfect "getting-to-know you" activity for back to school.
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Writing Curriculum, Narrative, Explanatory, Argumentative, Research BUNDLE
Introduction to Greek Myths and Greek Gods
This product is a great way to introduce Greek myths, gods, goddesses, monsters and heroes to
your class. These can be a stand alone unit or be the intro for a study of Greek myths, any books in the Rick Riordan series, or other books based on Greek mythology.
There are activities to focus on the Greek idea of the creation of the world, the 14 major gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon, and popular Greek creatures, monsters, and heroes.
The product can be done in its entirety or
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Grades:
4th - 6th
The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street PowerPoint
Teaching The Twilight Zone play, The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street? Introduce this gripping play of suspense and conformity with an engaging, student-friendly 36-slide PowerPoint. Presentation includes facts on The Twilight Zone, pre-reading vocabulary, teleplay terms, anticipation questions, themes, and Common Core aligned discussion/essay questions that will take you through the entire unit.Click HERE for more amazing The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street products!Need more terrific teacher
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Bundle
BULLDOGS SCHOOL SPIRIT HATS NECKLACES BUTTONS {Texas Twist Scribbles}
School Spirit is a BIG DEAL! This set will have your class looking like SUPER FANS for game days, pep rallies, homecoming, etc. This set can be used for a spirit student of the week, rewards, incentives, center activities, morning activities, etc.This set includes 12 pieces of BULLDOGS mascot themed hats, necklaces, and buttons (tags).Includes:HATS (attach to sentence strip)-BULLDOGS with character words in black, white, grey-BULLDOGS with character words in black and white...great for coloring
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Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Name Recognition with Puzzle Names. Editable. Spelling and Vocabulary Words too!
You will receive an editable resource for name puzzles. Type your student's name in the text field! Insert pictures and voila, you will have a class set in minutes! This resource is designed to save you time. You'll instantly have a customized activity for every student in your classroom meeting literacy needs while your students learn through fun, hands-on experiences! You may use stock photographs or clipart to make spelling and vocabulary puzzles for extra practice!YOU WILL RECEIVE~~~~~~~~~~~
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Daniel's Story: Pictures of the Holocaust
Use this Powerpoint to accompany Daniel's Story by Carol Matas. I usually do this story as a read aloud during our studies of the Holocaust and the students enjoy viewing the images I've collected that illustrate various aspects of the novel. The novel is broken into parts and so is the slideshow, so you and your class and follow along. Photos collected include the Hilter Youth, appropriate images from concentration camps (no nudity or extreme violence), passports, badges, and transports to hel
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Grades:
5th - 12th
The Joy Luck Club Unit Plan. 89 pages of activities and handouts
Completely rewritten and expanded July 2011
This is a complete, loosely-structured novel unit, with 89 pages of handouts and activities. There are no strict schedules or pacing guides here-though the quizzes, study guides, the concluding essay, the Socratic seminar, and the chapter quizzes and study guides would logically dictate the order of lesson delivery. You may find that you skip some activities, alter some activities and documents, and change the order of delivery year by year-based on y
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Entire Store: Full year's curriculum: for Freshman through Senior English.
Theme and Central Message in Literature (Mentor Texts)
This resource meets the Common Core Literacy Standards for Theme and Central Message.Grade 1 RL 1.2 Retell stories and tell about their central messageGrade 2 RL 2.2 Recount stories and determine their central messageGrade 3-RL 3.9 Compare and contrast themes of storiesGrade 4-RL 4.2 Determine the theme of a storyGrade 5-RL 5.2 Determine a theme of a story using details from the textGrade 6-RL 6.2 Determine a theme in the text and how it is conveyed through particular detailsPicture books (mento
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Grades:
1st - 6th
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