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5th grade Valentine's Day literature simulations
Reader's Theater Bundle of Myths, Legends, and Traditional Tales!
Are you looking for a creative way to have your students graders explore myths, legends, and traditional tales for 4th and 5th grade Language Arts? Let this collection of classic American literature Reader’s Theaters engage students in fluency & expression while at the same time meeting a key Common Core reading benchmark! This bundle includes my 7 best selling sets of DIFFERENTIATED scripts on Native American tribes, Greek Myths, Aesops' Fables, Classic Fairy Tales, American Tall Tales, Tra
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3rd - 6th
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Christmas Around the World Reader's Theater Set (Differentiated scripts!)
Focus on differentiation with this Christmas Around the World set of leveled Reader’s Theaters! This set focuses on telling the story behind 4 important customs celebrated around the world at Christmas time. Written on 3 separate reading levels, it is easy to match each student with a part that meets their individual need! Each script contains 5-6 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency skills, regu
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Special Holidays in America: Reader's Theater Bundle for 4th Grade
"Hogwarts mystery" game (Harry Potter Interactive PowerPoint quiz & quest)
An unusual adventure in search of a philosopher's stone beginning in platform 3/4 guiding you through Hogwarts secret chambers hand in hand with well-known characters. 44 PowerPoint slides with sound and animation effects fully emerging you in Harry Potter's universe. On every slide, there is a ready-made question connected to a book, film or its author. Enjoy a 45-60 minute magical journey with your students! ! IMPORTANT ! 1) As this presentation is a 44-paged PowerPoint with each slide fully
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K - 12th
Reader's Theater: Tall Tale of Paul Bunyan (differentiated scripts!)
Focus on differentiation while meeting several Common Core Reading standards! This reader’s theater set features the popular tall tale of Paul Bunyan written on 3 separate reading levels for a total of 3 scripts! Each script contains 6-7 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency skills, regular versions focus on expression development, and enriched versions challenge students with tier 2 vocabulary and
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3rd - 6th
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Westing Game Interactive Unit
The Westing Game Interactive Unit is language arts based, with supporting lessons in creative writing, writing analysis, guided reading, math, science, and social studies. The unit consists of three phases: the scripted pre-reading simulation (a la How to Host a Murder), the reading of the Newbery Award-winning novel by Ellen Raskin, and several interdisciplinary activities inspired by the book.
In Phase 1: The Westing Game simulation, students act out one of seventeen characters in an effort
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5th - 8th
Valentine's Day Social Skills Task Cards
Valentine's Day Social Skills Task Cards are 64 task cards that will help your students practice how to enter and maintain conversations dealing with Valentine's Day, problem solve difficult situations that might arise, practice body language and wording of answers for situations, and talk about what they do and love about this holiday. Students can really struggle with knowing what to say and do in tough situations, and these social skills cards can help walk them through it.Includes:● 16 Va
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4th - 10th
Also included in: Social Skills Task Card Bundle
4th Grade Reading TEST PREP Interactive Stations
Make 4th Grade Language Arts OST practice test prep FUN and INTERACTIVE with this set of 4 station activities designed for engaging and focused test preparation! Instead of the traditional test prep activity of reading a story and answering questions, students will rotate through 4 different stations featuring 7 different hands on activities based upon a story they will read together. I took the key components from current OST testing samples and developed strategies and practice opportunities f
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3rd - 6th
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Valentine's Day Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Activity
Your students will love this Valentine's Day Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) activity that uses LIP PRINTS to solve a mystery! This activity is a perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day without sacrificing valuable instructional time. This activity is low-prep, NGSS-aligned and fun for kids! AND.... Unlike other forensics activities, this lab will not give your students nightmares! In Fun Forensics activities, no one dies!!!NOW INCLUDES HIGHT SCHOOL VERSION!This activity is per
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5th - 12th
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MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-3
Valentine’s Day Crime Scene Investigation: nature of science SEP
Explore the nature of science with this holiday CSI investigation for grades 4–6. Students examine evidence using careful observations to determine who is responsible for writing an anonymous Valentine’s Day card. Important:This is the Grade 4–6 version of The Case of the Anonymous Valentine. A similar junior version exists.• The guilty suspect has been changed• Evidence is more complex• Recoding sheets are more complex• The storyline and props are the same Includes:· Case introduction card· 2
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Holiday CSI Bundle: Nature of Science SEP
Reader's Theater: Honoring the Heroes of September 11th
Students will actively engage in dialogue that will increase their awareness of the events surrounding September 11th through a kid sensitive script based on a true story focusing on the human spirit. Stitches of Love tells the sweet story of the power of healing provided through a rescued flag from Ground Zero and the journey it made around our country to its final resting place in the 9/11 Memorial. By providing 16 individual parts, more students will have a chance to practice fluency, use th
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3rd - 6th
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Intermediate Reader's Theater Social Studies Mega Bundle!
READER’S THEATER JACKPOT!!! Grab 6 of my best selling, original plays that bring social studies events to life for more than 40% off! Each play features 3 distinct reading levels to ensure differentiation. In addition, each script contains between 15-24 individual parts for whole class participation! Your class will be engaged from beginning to end with the balance of facts mixed with historical fiction and a touch of humor! Aligned to the common core, this integration of Language Arts and
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3rd - 6th
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Hollywood Movie Proposal: Summary of a Novel
Students will explore theme and create an iMovie movie trailer for a book they recently read.
PROJECT INTRO: Imagine that you are the author of the book you have just read. Suddenly the book becomes a best seller. A Hollywood movie studio wants you to make the book into a movie. The movie studio wants you to present a short trailer explaining the theme and central idea of the book. You must also explain why the story, characters, conflicts, etc., would make a good film. Suggest a filming loca
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3rd - 12th
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Virtual Field Trips Growing Bundle #3 - Interactive Story - STORYventures
Let's take many Virtual Field Trips this year!!! This No Wheels Field Trip Collection will make this the best year ever! 1 more field trip COMING SOON.... a little hint..... These virtual field trips are going to focus on our favorite stories and authors at their place of work! They are STORYventures!!! Interactive story adventures area a great way to reimagine the virtual field trip experience. Where can a book take us? So Many Places!!So far each new STORYventure just gets better and better!!
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2nd - 5th
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Trojan Horse Classroom Play
I scoured the internet for a 6th grade friendly classroom play of the Trojan War and came up short. So I wrote this short classroom play that tells the story of the Trojan War from when Odysseus comes up with the idea of building the horse to the fall of Troy. It is in child friendly language, and my students have a great time reenacting it in class every year!
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5th - 8th
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Valentine's Day Economics! Heart Basket Assembly Line (problem based learning)
Challenge students to put key economic skills to the test in this hands on, problem based learning activity perfect for Valentine’s Day but adaptable for all year! Students will not only learn how to make a useful heart basket, but they will create a budget, analyze available factors of production, explore the benefits of an assembly line and perform an actual work task to generate a profit. You’ll be amazed at how many standards will be covered while students are actively engaged every step o
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3rd - 6th
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Christmas DIGITAL Escape Room NO PREP! Escape to Winter Break
This digital escape room is a fun way for kids to practice some key ELA skills while being a completely NO PREP activity for you!This fun digital escape room is completed on Google Forms. Students will be participating in a scavenger hunt at their school's Holiday Jubilee in hopes of not only winning, but also escaping to winter break. Students will have to solve 22 clues and complete 14 ELA skill-based challenges to move on to the next section and finish the scavenger hunt. This will keep stu
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Christmas DIGITAL Escape Room BUNDLE No Prep!
Readers' Theater: Exploring Early America (4th & 5th grade)
Students will travel back in time to witness the earliest inhabitants of our continents as they practice fluency and expression all at the same time! This original play contains 23 parts featuring 3 different reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation, and engagement. Students will participate in a mammoth hunt, visit a Mayan temple, and board a Viking ship as they learn about important historical events in a humorous and engaging way! Integrating important Social Stu
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Persuasive Writing Activity (Trial of the Big Bad Wolf)
This is a persuasive writing activity that is based on The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. For this activity the students are divided into 4 groups: prosecution, defense, witnesses and a jury. The teacher will play the role of the judge who will facilitate the activity.
This activity includes the following pages:
1 prewritten questions for the defense and the prosecution. These questions will be asked to the witnesses. At the end of each paper there is a spot where these groups write a sho
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3rd - 5th
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Social Media Template (5 Posts)
Awesome for ELA and History classes, grades 4-12!Let your students choose a character from the book or chapter they're learning and then let them bring that character to life ... online!Pair with my FREE 7 Post version for an easy differentiation for your higher achievers!
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4th - 12th
Reading Inference Passages, Pictures, Videos, Task Cards, VR Questions NO PREP
Inference is a foundational reading skill. Marzano calls it a prerequisite for higher-order thinking and 21st century skills. Because inferring requires higher order thinking skills, it can be difficult for many students. However, it can be taught through explicit instruction in inferential strategies. This savings bundle will enable you to reach those goals. This scaffolded bundle includes:Reading 101: Intro to Inference - An Introduction to Inference Through PicturesInference Skill Practice
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4th - 8th
The 12 Labors of Hercules - Google Earth tour + worksheets
Students learn and locate the 12 labors of Hercules, as well as the moral / symbolic significance of each labor.
Instruction sets (teacher/student), short answer worksheet, & matching worksheet included.
Required: DSL or faster Internet connection; Google Earth.
Suitable for Latin / Greek / Mythology / Humanities classes.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Valentine's Day Virtual Field Trip -Distance Learning- STEM Friends
A Valentine's Day Virtual Field Trip is the perfect way to celebrate this year! On this No Wheels Field Trip, you are invited to meet some Valentine STEM friends! Find out how all the fun things we do and use on Valentine's Day is made or gets done!This field trip includes sooo much Valentine's Day fun!How does the post office work?How do boxes get shipped?How are crayons made?How is glitter made?Where did the Teddy Bear come from?How are balloons made?How much chocolate is made on Valentine's D
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Bundle #2-Distance Learning-Google
Earth Dragon Awakes: The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, Two-Voice Survival
This PROFOUND novel told from two points of view transports the reader to San Francisco in 1906 to feel, hear, see, smell, and taste the courage that arose from the devastating earthquake with the richest and poorest, trying to survive.To purchase this novel at a discount, use this link: http://amzn.to/2zEgbcbIt is April 18, 1906, at 5:11 a.m. You are awakened by a gentle movement of your bed. It trembles beneath you. In the next moment, your bed is dancing across the floor of your room. You ho
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4th - 7th
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Final Writing Activity for The Cay by Theodore Taylor: Last Letter to Timothy
The Last Letter to Timothy is a final writing activity for the novel, The Cay by Theodore Taylor. After reading the novel, students take on the role of Phillip and write a final "goodbye" letter to Timothy. This includes a student direction page, including stated CCSS, graphic organizer and requirement /rubric page with movable pieces, digital stationary with friendly letter aligned text-boxes, and a student exemplar. All but the background is editable, so change if needed. Otherwise, this i
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5th - 8th
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