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Middle school reading strategies thematic unit plans for Google Apps
Digital Mentor Sentences | Intermediate | Set 1 | Distance Learning
These digital mentor sentence activities are PERFECT for ANY teacher, in a classroom or online, to teach grammar, punctuation, and spelling in an engaging format!Included in the first of 4 sets, you will receive slides with an introduction and directions for your students as well as an introduction and directions to help you, whether you are experienced with teaching mentor sentences or just starting out! My weekly schedule is also included to give you suggestions on how I use this set in my own
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Jazz Music Appreciation & Listening Lessons, Activities & Worksheets
With the Jazz Music Appreciation & Listening Lessons, Activities & Worksheets, you can help your students learn about the Elements of Music while studying about 10 different types of Jazz Music styles and genres. Each of the no prep lessons include a variety of activities for different small ensemble types, reading comprehension and the Elements of Music listening activities.Click here to stay up to date with latest product releasesIncluded in the Jazz Music Appreciation & Listening
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6th - 9th
A Stranger At Home: pre-reading and chapter activities + final assignment
This resource is a comprehensive study of the novel "A Stranger at Home '' written by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton with a focus on identifying the main idea and supporting details, summarizing as well as asking good questions while reading. Before reading the novel there is an anticipation guide that can be completed by the students and then discussed in class. There is also an idea sort in order to teach the idea of open ended questions versus closed ended questions.
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6th - 8th
Pinocchio Unit Test for Distance Learning
This test is designed for Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio at an upper elementary level. Simply download the preview to see if the questions fit your novel study. **Update June 2021: This product is now ready to use in Google Classroom™! Your download will include a link and directions for assigning it to your class.**There are 40 matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions. The answer key is also included at the end of this document.***********************************************************
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Pinocchio Novel Study BUNDLE with discussion guide, journals, test
Create a Class Podcast Unit Plan
Why should YOU teach with podcasts? By teaching podcasts, your students will boost their reading and listening comprehension, increase their focus in class, engage in the content more readily, and have fun! But why JUST listen to awesome podcasts in class when your students can CREATE their own? This standards-based unit plan will allow your students to explore the art of telling stories and sharing narratives through podcasting. This past year, I decided to create my own educational podcasts,
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Bernard Evslin's 'Heroes, Gods & Monsters': Comprehensive ELA Study Guide (8-11)
Dive into the enchanting realm of Greek mythology with Bernard Evslin's 1966 masterpiece, 'Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths.' This resource is far from your typical, monotonous worksheets filled with dull questions. Instead, it presents a novel approach to exploring mythology in middle and high school classrooms. This comprehensive study unit and guide invites you on an engaging journey into the world of mythography. Ideal for teachers, students, and mythology aficionados alike, it o
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8th - 11th
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Small Ensembles Music Appreciation & Listening Lessons, Activities & Worksheets
With the Small Ensembles Music Appreciation & Listening Lessons, Activities & Worksheets, you can help your students learn about the Elements of Music while studying about 10 different types of small ensembles. Each of the no prep lessons include a variety of activities for different small ensemble types, reading comprehension and the Elements of Music listening activities.Click here to stay up to date with latest product releasesIncluded in the Small Ensembles Music Appreciation & L
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6th - 9th
The Odyssey Greek Mythology Supplementary Video Links and Viewing Guide
I’ve curated a group of 12 links for videos that I use when teaching The Odyssey or a mythology unit. This collection will increase engagement, generate literary analysis, and increase comprehension. Video clips differentiate your curriculum and target different learners. Benefit from my twenty-six years of experience and use this selection in your unit. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.I begin my Odyssey unit wi
Grades:
8th - 12th
Stories of the Trojan War: Greek and Roman Myth Bundle for Middle & HS ELA
The Trojan War: A Myth or Reality? Explore the legendary battle that has captivated imaginations for centuries. Homer, Ovid, Vergil, and other Greco-Roman storytellers have painted vivid pictures of this epic war, but did it happen? In the late nineteenth century, a German businessman and amateur architect claimed to have unearthed Troy in modern-day Turkey, reigniting fascination with the mythical city and its tragic fate. Dive into the remarkable stories of the Trojan War with engaging activit
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7th - 12th
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Mythology Bundle: Stories and Tales from the Western Tradition for Middle and HS
Supplement a reading of classic Greco-Roman mythology — or with any mythology-related text — with this jam-packed 40-days worth of engaging classroom resources.Suggested 40-Day Lesson CalendarLesson 1 — What Is Myth?Day 1 What Is Myth? Day 2 The Six Characteristics of Myth Lesson 2 — Creation MythsDay 3 The Pelasgian Creation MythDay 4 Writing and Assessment of The Pelasgian Creation MythDay 5 The Hebrew Creation MythsDay 6 Writing and Assessment on The Hebrew Creation MythDay 7 Ancient Creation
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8th - 10th
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Pinocchio Novel Study NO PREP Class Discussion Guide for Distance Learning
This is a discussion guide for the unabridged version of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. Easy to follow and NO PREP!! The full study allows students to practice a variety of reading skills including characterization, compare/contrast, sequence of events, setting, figurative language, inference, and prediction.*Update June 2021--Your download now includes links to use this in Google Classroom™! Perfect for digital instruction!What you need to know:18 lessons included (over 130 slides total!)Each less
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Pinocchio Novel Study BUNDLE with discussion guide, journals, test
Compare & Contrast ESOL Activity Pack
This activity pack focuses on the skill of comparing and contrasting. It is great for newcomer and beginner ESL students at the middle and high school levels. The pack includes leveled texts and activities for beginner, intermediate, and advanced ESL students. The pack includes activities that involve speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
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7th - 10th
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DIGITAL/GOOGLE Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Reading Journal/ Novel Unit
This product is a literature circle novel unit for the book, "Hidden Figures: Young Readers’ Edition." It breaks the book into sections and provides space for:SummariesComprehension QuestionsStudent Questions/AnswersVocabulary EnrichmentPicture/Graphic Organizer/STEM ConnectionThis is a great unit that I use in my own classroom. It is ready to go right out of the printer and provides the teacher with helpful ideas and video links. It also includes a Teacher Answer Key. Includes the Student Journ
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Crossover Unit by Kwame Alexander
This is a complete digital reading comprehension unit for Kwame Alexander's book The Crossover. This package focuses on characterization, inferences, sequencing, predicting, symbolism and so much more! The interactive slides are perfect for distance learning as well!
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5th - 6th
MLK "I Have a Dream" *COLLABORATIVE* Paraphrasing Activity
Engage students with this COLLABORATIVE paraphrasing activity where students read, analyze, and synthesize the ideas of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech.Instructions for this activity included! This lesson can be used to teach or reteach paraphrasing and synthesizing skills.Ideal for in-person or remote classroom learning!
Grades:
6th - 10th
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Digital Slides
A must for any classroom taking part in this powerful novel, Number the Stars! These Google Slides™ provide a framework for a novel study on Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. This slide deck will allow the students to demonstrate their understanding as you walk through the novel, Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. The students will start on slide 2 by sharing their background knowledge about the time period. Do this before you start reading the novel. Throughout these slides, the students will identi
Grades:
4th - 6th
Digital Mentor Sentences | Intermediate | Set 2 | Distance Learning
These digital mentor sentence activities are PERFECT for ANY teacher, in a classroom or online, to teach grammar, punctuation, and spelling in an engaging format!Included in the second of 4 sets, you will receive slides with an introduction and directions for your students as well as an introduction and directions to help you, whether you are experienced with teaching mentor sentences or just starting out! My weekly schedule is also included to give you suggestions on how I use this set in my ow
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Pinocchio Student Journal for Distance Learning
This is a reading response journal for Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. Easy to follow and NO PREP!! Each journal includes 36 prompts. As students read through the novel, they are able to reflect on literary elements and make connections to their own lives. *Update June 2021--Your download now includes links for using this in Google Classroom™! Perfect for digital instruction!What you need to know:Chapters are paired and there are 2 journals for each pairThe Jump-Start Journal is completed pre-readin
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Pinocchio Novel Study BUNDLE with discussion guide, journals, test
Read and Write Poetry
Students will read and write poetry and will leave class with at least five completed poems. This unit gives students the chance to read poetry by Shakespeare, Poe, Dickinson, and more. They will be able to identify and analyze the literary techniques and elements of great poems, and discuss how to use them in poetry of their own. This includes:Haikus & Limericks with Matsuo Basho- Personification, Similes and Metaphors Narratives with Henry Wadsworth Longfellow- Detail, Adjectives, and V
Grades:
5th - 9th
Short Story Supplementary Video Links guide The Interlopers, Most Dangerous Game
I’ve curated a group of links for videos that I use when teaching short stories. These videos are engaging, filled with background information, and contain visual cues that will help your students better understand the concept. Videos add engagement, differentiate your teaching, explain complex concepts, and give you a moment to catch your breath while teaching. Simply click on the links and you have a collection of video resources to add to your unit. Benefit from my twenty-six years of experie
Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle of Lessons Use Digital or Printable
Prompting ChatGPT for your classroom/Creating Lesson Plans with the help of AI
Do you need to save time preparing for lessons?Do you need activities and strategies that engage your students?Chat GPT is the catalyst to your creative lesson planning!! All you do is click, copy and paste the created prompt into ChatGPT and presto!! Save time lesson planning!! Prompting for the Future with Chat GPT ✨ Unlock the potential of your classroom with the ultimate tool for teachers - "Prompting for the Future with Chat GPT."Created by a seasoned educator, this comprehensive collection
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6th - 12th, Staff
The House on Mango Street Supplementary Video Links and Viewing Guide
I’ve curated a group of 9 links for videos I use when teaching The House on Mango Street. This collection will increase engagement, generate literary analysis, and increase comprehension. Video clips differentiate your curriculum and target different learners. Benefit from my twenty-six years of experience and use this selection in your unit. I’ve marked each video link with pre, during, or post-reading to help you plan your viewing guide.⭐House on Mango Coloring Pages⭐Free The House on Mango
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Bundle of Supplementary Video Links for Literature
Novel Study - Pigman by Paul Zindel - Unit Assignment Packet
Grounded in principles of Differentiated Instruction, this novel study includes a wide variety of resources to study the novel Pigman by Paul Zindel. The packet is very well suited for middle school students for independent work, but can also be used for small group work, and to guide whole-group discussion. Each study packet is leveled (levels 1 - 3). Each level is differentiated by the level of higher order question or thinking expected to complete the packet. Each Resource Packet includes: An
Grades:
6th - 9th
The Princess Bride Supplementary Video Links and Viewing Guide
I’ve curated a group of 14 links for videos I use when teaching The Princess Bride. This collection will increase engagement, generate literary analysis, and increase comprehension. Video clips differentiate your curriculum and target different learners. Benefit from my twenty-six years of experience and use this selection in your unit. I’ve marked each video link with pre, during, or post-reading to help you plan your viewing guide.Click on the links to check out each individual product.The Pr
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Princess Bride Unit Bundle of Lessons digital resource
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