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Middle school informational text simulation activboard activities under $5
CCSS Race Strategy Powerpoint to teach the RACE strategy
CCSS put increased pressure on teachers and students for more thorough answers to questions. Teaching the RACE strategy can help students to give better answers to questions.
Use this powerpoint to teach the strategy. Use close reading passages with text dependent questions to practice using the strategy. Need passages? See my store for close reading passages with text dependent CCSS aligned questions:
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Ancient Civilizations: Ziggurats Virtual Field Trip Google Earth Exploration
Take your students on a virtual field trip to ancient Mesopotamia. Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, visuals, and video content, your students will learn about and explore ancient ziggurats up close and from various perspectives.Your students will learn about and explore::: What are ziggurats? :: How they differ from Egyptian pyramids:: The Great Ziggurat of Ur:: Chogha Zanbil:: Tepe SialkThis Virtual Field Trip Includes::: Informational Text to build back
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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PARCC Test Prep: Research Task with Three Passages/Questions and Writing Prompt
This is a PARCC Research Task Analysis with Prose Constructed Response (Writing Task) Simulation and is designed in the exact format as the PARCC 2015 Practice Test. It consists of Three Passages, all non-fiction, with 2-3 A/B Format Questions, some that require more than one answer, and all that require the student to provide evidence of their answer from the text. The Writing Prompt involves having the students compare and contrast all three passages for point of view/opposing view and include
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Business Bundle
This bundle provides an engaging business unit that promotes creativity. Students will:
-Learn the basics of starting up a business
-Brainstorm their own ideas for a business
-Create a business plan
-Analyze their business plan
-Explore various marketing strategies
-Create a marketing campaign
-Learn about investors
-Write a sales pitch to investors
-Participate in a mock "Shark Tank"
Requires students to use background knowledge in:
-Basic reading skills
-Basic writing skills
-Technology/21
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3rd - 7th
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US States Southwest Region Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the states that make up the Southwest Region of the United States. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to all of the states in this region to learn about key facts and features from multiple perspectives. Please click the preview button to view more.This virtual field trip covers:OklahomaTexasNew MexicoArizonaThis Virtual Field Trip Includes::: Informatio
Grades:
4th - 6th
Ecosystem in a Jar with Nonfiction Passage and Flip Book
This resource includes directions for making an ecosystem in a jar, a nonfiction article, a reading response page, a flip book and a vocabulary page.This resource is aligned with NGSSMS-LS2-3.Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem. MS-LS2-5.Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem servicesThis resource is aligned with Utah SEEdUtah SEEd 6.3.1 Develop a model to describe how the
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Grades:
6th - 7th
Also included in: Ecosystems Activities & Interactions & Food Webs & Resource Availability
US Territories Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the U.S. territories. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to the 5 inhabited American territories to learn about key facts and features from multiple perspectives. Please click the preview button to view more.This virtual field trip covers:American SamoaGuamNorthern Mariana IslandsPuerto RicoU.S. Virgin IslandsUninhabited TerritoriesThis Virtual Field Tri
Grades:
4th - 6th
Groundhog Day Activity
Groundhog Day Reading Comprehension!___________________________________________________________________Your students will learn all about the history of Groundhog Day! This reading comprehension activity is full of history, trivia, and fun tidbits about this unique local custom. Students will have so much fun with this interesting and high-interest article! They will learn all about the history of Groundhog Day including how it got started, important founders, modern day statistics and so much m
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7th - 9th
Reader's Theater: The Pilgrims and the Mayflower (differentiated script)
Students will bring the voyage of the Pilgrims on the Mayflower to life in this whole class reader’s theater that features a fictitious family reliving the historical event ! Students will gain a deeper understanding of the actual events, people, places, and effects of this important piece of our country’s history in an engaging and connected way! This original play contains 20 parts featuring 3 reading levels to ensure whole class participation, fluency development, and differentiation. Studen
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Early United States History Reader's Theater Bundle-Discovering America
Heat Energy Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions - PDF
This reading comprehension passage is about Heat Energy. Through this passage students will learn about questions like: How does the Heat Energy forms? What are the uses of Heat Energy? What is Heat or Thermal Energy? What are the three ways of transferring heat energy? What is conduction, convection and radiation?In our classroom, we have found that reading comprehension passages are great at engaging students. They also fit very well as introductory activities and homework. Early finishers als
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Energy Bundle Reading Comprehension - Printable Worksheets
Heart Transplant Debate - Argument, Persuasion, Line of Reasoning, Team Building
The Heart Transplant debate is a great entry to a unit on persuasion/argumentation. It's also a fantastic tool to teach Line of Reasoning through experiential learning. This activity provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge of general debate skills as well as locating and citing appropriate evidence. Two articles are linked as sources and pre-reading to this debate. My students loved arguing for their "client" and this debate got them out of their seats. I used this as an opportun
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Haunted Ski Lodge - Virtual Escape Room Review on Types of Text Structure
What's scarier than a review on text structure? A BORING review on text structure!This will be FREE on TpT through September 21. Grab it now!With the spooky season almost upon us (and let's be real, it's always spooky season for middle schoolers) what could be better than grabbing their attention AND reviewing focus standards? Keep the rigor going AND entice them to participate with a virtual escape room.All you have to do is share the first slideshow with your students and ta-da! Your job is do
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6th - 10th
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Christmas Gingerbread Recipe: Read for information and sequence of events
Read, read as carefully as you can…..
you can catch me…
I’m the Sequence of Events Man!
Ok, ok…give me credit for trying to make it fit the Gingerbread Man story! Anyway, this is a fun way to help your students practice reading for sequence of events and details while reading recipes.
I have included several options. I included a full page recipe in color and black and white. I use the color one projected on the screen for us to use as a whole group or a center at the
board. The black an
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Main Idea Flipchart
Are your students struggling to identify the main idea? Can they tell the difference between the main idea and supporting details? Are they able to identify which detail does not support the main idea? This flipchart is a great teaching tool to help them master this important skill! It contains both teaching slides and practice slides. Practice slides add difficulty as they progress!Teaching SlidesTitle SlideMain Idea slideMain Idea "Helpful Hints"Supporting DetailsPractice SlidesDrag and Drop s
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2nd - 6th
Amazon Rainforest Virtual Field Trip Google Slides
Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of the Amazon Rainforest with the "Amazon Rainforest Virtual Field Trip" Experience the sights and sounds of this incredible ecosystem from the comfort of your own classroom, and learn about the unique wildlife, cultural heritage, and conservation efforts that make the Amazon Rainforest one of the most important ecosystems on Earth. This interactive and engaging resource is a must-have for any teacher looking to inspire their students to become env
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Exploring the World of Computer and Technology Games: Interactive Worksheets
Welcome to an exciting journey through the realm of computer and technology games! Our collection of interactive worksheets is designed to engage students with the fascinating world of digital gaming. These worksheets are packed with activities that cover various aspects of computer science and technology, including game design, coding, and the impact of technology on gaming. Students will learn about the history of video games, explore the basics of programming, and even get a chance to design
Grades:
K - 6th
engaging and educational Autumn Worksheets collection!
Welcome to our engaging and educational Autumn Worksheets collection! These resources are designed to captivate young minds while celebrating the beauty of the fall season. Our worksheets are perfect for enhancing various skills, from math and reading to art and science, all with an autumnal twist.Teachers, feel free to explore the diverse range of activities that include:Math Puzzles and Counting Games: Reinforce basic arithmetic with fun, fall-themed math problems and counting exercises.Readin
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1st - 6th
Engaging Advertising & Marketing English Worksheets
Unlock the secrets of persuasive advertising and effective marketing with our dynamic Advertising & Marketing English Worksheets! Designed for students aiming to master the language of commerce, these worksheets provide practical exercises to enhance vocabulary, refine writing skills, and boost creativity in crafting compelling ads and marketing campaigns.Our worksheets cover a broad range of topics, including:Advertising Techniques: Learn the art of persuasion with techniques like emotional
Grades:
4th - 8th
Mastering Spelling: Comprehensive 6th Grade Spelling Units F-1 to F-6
Elevate your 6th graders' spelling skills with our comprehensive set of Spelling Units F-1 to F-6! This collection covers a wide range of spelling patterns and word structures, designed to improve students' literacy and language proficiency.Unit F-1 focuses on words with short vowel sounds, featuring terms like "enchanted," "scamper," and "frivolous." In Unit F-2, students will explore different patterns to create long vowel sounds, including words like "aphid," "conveyed," and "genuine."Move on
Grades:
6th
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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Black Friday
Thanksgiving: Black Friday: Students will read a passage and answer questions about the history of Black Friday. They will also use ads to budget and choose the best deals. They will be given three Christmas lists with a budget of $400. Students must find the best deals among three department stores. The goal is to not exceed the budget of $400. Finally, students will answer word problems based off of their Black Friday deals. Students will be required to use the four math operations for th
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3rd - 6th
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SPEED DISCUSSION--A strategy for discussing informational text!
This ENGAGING strategy for classroom discussion is student approved! Blank stares are a thing of the past with this strategy. ANY student will find this strategy much more engaging than the typical question and answer strategies that never lead to active participation! INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Arrange desks in two rows facing one another (the person across is your partner.) If you have an odd number of students, make the last 2 seats in 1 row work together the entire time (this is row 1) The students i
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Brain Boosters: Brain Teasers for Vocabulary, Creativity, and Logic Skills
Unleash the power of young minds with our captivating collection of "Brain Boosters" – printable brain teasers meticulously designed to ignite vocabulary expansion, foster creative thinking, and sharpen logic skills! Tailored for children in need of an extra brain-charged challenge, these thought-provoking puzzles are the perfect addition to any classroom or homeschooling curriculum.Each brain teaser is crafted to engage students in a journey of intellectual exploration, offering a delightful bl
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Back-to-School : Engaging Activities and Printables for Classroom Connection
Embark on an exciting journey back to school with our comprehensive collection of activities and printables designed to foster connection, creativity, and camaraderie among students! Kickstart the academic year with our Classroom Scavenger Hunt, an interactive adventure that familiarizes students with their learning environment while igniting their curiosity.Dive deeper into self-expression with our "All About Me" printable, where students can proudly share their unique qualities, interests, and
Grades:
1st - 6th
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