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Elementary oral communication reading strategies simulations
Fairy Tale Court - a mock trial mini unit
Fairy Tale Court is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that's highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. They will learn all about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesFairy Tale Court InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteSix Classic Fairy TalesExhib
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5th - 8th
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Taxation without Representation! Simulation & Reader's Theater
Students will actively engage in this hands on activity that was developed to give students a solid understanding of the unfair taxing practices on the colonists by the British in 1773. Students will participate in various roles to simulate how the feelings and actions resulting from this time in history ultimately led to the beginning of their fight for independence!√ Purchase this within my American Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities to save money!Please visit my store (JB Creations) for
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Social Studies Projects Bundle
Reader's Theater: Branches of Government (intermediate grades)
Students will bring the 3 branches of our government to life in this whole class script of We the People! The fast moving script reviews the roles and responsibilities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches in a fun, relaxed way! This original play contains 24 parts featuring various reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation, and engagement. Students will integrate important Social Studies concepts with key LA common core standards such as fluency and ex
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: America Becomes a Nation: Reader's Theater Bundle for 4th Grade
Holes Mock Trials - a court simulation activity
This resource is included in Holes available at our store. Holes Mock Trials is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that is highly engaging for students. They will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. Students will learn about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesCourt InstructionsCourt Proced
Grades:
5th - 8th
Social Skills Unit based on My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook
This mini-unit is designed to teach and review with students the importance of being polite, respectful friends by not interrupting. Taking turns is an important life skill that students need to practice and learn. The unit can be used to teach and/or review with students in pre-K through 5 grade at any level, including a great resource for special education. The book "My Mouth is a Volcano" by Julia Cook is a great addition to this unit, but is not required for this unit to be successful.
Grades:
PreK - 5th
Reader's Theater: Native American Myths & Legends
With this differentiated reader’s theater set, students will engage in 4 traditional Native American legends and myths that helped to explain the natural world to our early ancestors!! √ Click HERE to SAVE 25% on this resource with my Reader’s Theater Bundle of Myths, Legends, and Traditional Tales!ABOUT THIS PRODUCTEach play is based on 4 traditional myths and legends that students will be able to compare and contrast; helping to meet the CCSS: RL.4.9. Compare and contrast the treatment of s
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Reader's Theater Bundle of Myths, Legends, and Traditional Tales!
Impromptu Interviews - perfecting the art of conversation
Impromptu Interviews is a mini unit about the art of interviewing where students analyze what happens in a good interview. In the culminating activity, students will participate in impromptu interviews. They will prepare for these as interviewers without knowing beforehand who they will interview. This will help to preserve the true nature of interviews, which are not rehearsed in advance. Interviewees, chosen at random, will play the role of the person being interviewed. A wide range of scenari
Grades:
5th - 8th
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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REAL WORLD LIFE SKILLS TIME MANAGEMENT GROUP ACTIVITY
Students will become familiar with using their time wisely as they experience this exciting and fun activity about time management. This is a story and 4 rubrics to set the expectation. Students will be placed in groups of 3 to work together and accomplish the tasks that are asked of them for this project. This lesson is one of my students favorite and they obtain a tremendous amount of group social skills and overall time management knowledge. This is a sure WIN, WIN for the class.Overview Stud
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: REAL WORLD LIFE SKILLS Time Management
Reading Activity - My Life- Why reading is so important simulation
TEACHER DIRECTIONS
Purpose: A simulation activity that allows students to see the realize the consequences of not trying to become better at reading and writing. This activity puts students into random socioeconomic groups based on a random number on a die. This number will determine how much money they get to spend on six different areas of their life (house, location where they live, food, entertainment, transportation, and college). Students will have to make some difficult choices based
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Tuesday by David Wiesner Socratic Seminar Plan + Extras
Need a way to creatively reach your student's Speaking and Listening standards? Want to assess ALL students based on their thoughts and not what they are able to write down? Socratic Seminar is an amazing way to assess student understanding and find holes in it, too. In addition, students who have difficulty with writing, but are able to verbalize their thinking will find an even playing field.
This seminar on David Wiesner's book, Tuesday, is meant for younger students. I have used it as earl
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K - 4th
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Major Religions- Play, Research, Presentation, Worksheet, Graphic Organizer
This NO PREP, DIGITAL/PRINTABLE product is many lessons in one! Students will learn about the world's five major religions (Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam). This multi-tiered lesson includes: COMPARE & CONTRAST, CRITICAL THINKING, COLLABORATION, REFLECTION, ORAL COMMUNICATION, RESEARCH, PRESENTATION, and SCAFFOLDING built-in with one activity (e.g. the play) supporting another (e.g. the research). Use this product as your ENTIRE RELIGIONS UNIT, if you choose.Play-- stud
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5th - 12th
Figurative Language Quest (Interactive Game Only)
Does getting your students to understand figurative language seem like an impossible quest? Could you ever imagine your students engaged while taking a formative assessment? Is finding the time to differentiate a challenge in the classroom?
This interactive quest is a transformational tool that will:
•Students self-assess using clearly defined targets in the “My Progress” ribbon based on the Common Core and homeschooling curriculum.
•Help you formally track and assess student progress
•Gi
Grades:
4th - 7th
Ancient Civilizations Bazaar Year-End Project- Grapes, Presentation, Research...
This EDITABLE year-end project is an in-depth exploration of ancient civilizations through research, creation of INTERACTIVE displays, and presentations. Develop skills in research, creativity, and public speaking.Students create a bazaar with each booth representing a different civilization. In addition to areas students have already learned about (GRAPES, etc.), students research and learn about new concepts such as food, dance, songs, and stories of civilizations. What a fun way to end the ye
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5th - 10th
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CLASS PLAY - A Dinner Banquet With Persians, Assyrians, Hittites, & Phoenicians
Use as a REVIEW of empires in the Middle East, or as a PRE-ACTIVITY before beginning a unit for these empires. The play is educational and engaging! The play provides DETAILS about each of the following empires, including their CONTRIBUTIONS and their INTERACTIONS.Persian EmpireAssyrian EmpireHittite EmpireThe PhoeniciansNO PREP NECESSARY -- Print & Go!DESIGNED FOR A HIGH LEVEL OF ENGAGMENT BY ALL STUDENTSAs you know, sometimes the students who do not have a role in an activity might check o
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5th - 12th
The Sensory Self-Regulating Zone Pack
The Sensory Self-Regulating Zone Pack is a comprehensive 42-page resource designed to support the self-regulation of primary school-aged children. Tailored specifically for teachers and support officers within schools, this pack provides everything needed to create a dedicated space where children can effectively manage their emotions and behaviors.Key Features:Detailed Instructions and Examples: Step-by-step guidance on setting up the Sensory Self-Regulating Zone, complete with visual examples
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PreK - 6th
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Show Me the Proof ~ Providing Textual Evidence ~ The Trial of Fact and Opinion
If you're looking for a lesson plan that will help your students finally get what it means to provide textual evidence to prove their answers, then this is the lesson for you!
It combines reading strategies and social studies government law in a very exciting way. First, students must pass the Bar Exam by being able to pass one of your fact and opinion assessments, then they team up in two-person law firms and present their evidence in court.
This was so fun that my students have asked we do
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1st - 6th
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FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE QUEST (W/ all Fig. Lang. PowerPoints In Our Store) Save $10
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE QUEST PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Does getting your students to understand figurative language seem like an impossible quest? Could you ever imagine your students engaged while taking a formative assessment? Is finding the time to differentiate a challenge in the classroom?
This interactive quest is a transformational tool that will:
Students self-assess using clearly defined targets in the “My Progress” ribbon based on the Common Core and homeschooling curriculum.
Help you f
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Reading Activity: Mystery- The Mole at Spycamp
I don't know about you, but my kids love a good mystery. It is one of their favorite genres. What I don't like is they don't get to solve it on their own, well that is all going to change with this mystery.
In The Mole at Spycamp (based on The Mole TV show) the kids will get a chance to read through the activities and use their own observational skills to solve the mystery of who is sabotaging Spycamp.
The kids will take on an identity of a camper at Spycamp and be a part of the actual myst
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2nd - 6th
Escape the Classroom Year Long Bundle. Reading Skills Escape the room.
Do you love using Escape the classrooms to review literacy skills while also encouraging persistence, teamwork, and fun? LOOK no further! This bundle has all you need to ensure that your reading skills are reviewed and allow students to have fun. What's included? - Back-to-school escape: That reviews theme and character traits. - Holidays around the world: Reviews 8 different holidays and how they are celebrated! This reviews vocabulary, inferencing, and the main idea. - Valentine's escape: This
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3rd - 6th
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Reader's Theater: American Folk Tales
This original reader’s theater set features 4 popular folk tales pulled from America’s greatest folklore! (Davy Crockett, Mike Fink, John Henry, Molly Pitcher) Each play is written on a different reading level and helps meet the Language Arts common core standards in the areas of traditional literature, elements of a drama, and fluency & expression! ABOUT THIS PRODUCTEach play is approximately 2 pages long, contains 4-6 character parts, and introduces students to the traditional folk tale ch
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Reader's Theater Bundle of Myths, Legends, and Traditional Tales!
Case File #1 / Missing Chairs Case / Summer School / Back to School / Projects
Use this product for a good Back to School or Summer School (or any time of year) attention to detail practice! Students have to read very carefully in order to gather all the information to catch the culprit. You can allow students to work alone, or break students off in teams to work together and build team work skills. The interactive slideshow can be used to give a clue to the people who are having a hard time solving it. There are also two explanatory slides at the end for students who are
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1st - 4th
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Shark Tank Certificate
This Shark Tank Certificate is great to give to the students after they strike a deal with the sharks in your classroom Shark Tank simulation. My students saw it as a "contract" and LOVED it!
This is also included as a part of my product "Shark Tank Project".
A special thanks to:
KG Fonts
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Paula Kim Studio
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5th - 9th
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Grocery Store Dramatic Play
Pretend play and dramatic play is such a valuable tool for teaching preschool, prek and kindergarten aged students. A grocery store is a place the students are likely familiar with and thus can actively learn and engage with in dramatic play centers. Have fun setting up a pretend grocery store for your classroom with these printable!Included in this Resource:Open/Closed Signs -- half and full page options, b.w and color options Daily "Specials" signsAisle NumbersLane Numbers for "checkout"Small
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PreK - K
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