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Arts & music Common Core W.8.3 resources
End of Year Activities: Graduation Cap Art Project & Template for Middle School
Need an end of year art activity for your May or June bulletin board? Imagine these graduation cap projects in your hallway with a writing prompt. The step by step drawing tutorial and PowerPoint also makes perfect no prep, emergency art sub plans for middle school.A fun roll a dice game, ‘you pick’ worksheet, and digital spinners helps kids choose patterns for their graduation cap. Moreover, boost their confidence and creativity. And, it’ll help cash-strapped teachers like you plan end of year
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5th - 8th
Dystopian Literature Unit - Civilization Creation - Create your own Dystopia
Dystopian Literature Unit - Create Your Own Dystopian Society! This Dystopia activity package is the perfect supplement to a Dystopian Literature Unit! Students research the meaning of the word Dystopia, and create Dystopian societies of their own. This Dystopia introduction ask students to practice their critical thinking and creative writing skills as they create a detailed project that describes all of the different aspects of their Dystopian societies.⭐This is an excellent final project or e
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6th - 9th
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Monsters Are Due on Maple Street – Activities w/Theme Essay - Print & DIGITAL
Monsters Are Due on Maple Street – These standards-aligned resources focus on vocabulary, plot details, characterization, and theme for Rod Serling's science fiction teleplay. Now includes a PRINT and DIGITAL version! Students dig deep into the text to provide evidence and practice close reading skills. Includes two different differentiated writing assignments with convenient grading tools.To access the DIGITAL version, you will find:--a PDF with links to each of the resources--directions for u
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6th - 9th
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Diary of Anne Frank Play - DIGITAL Student Packet for Google
Diary of Anne Frank Play DIGITAL Packet is an attractively-designed ready-to-use paperless resource based on the play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Great for your one-to-one classroom or remote teaching! It is aligned with ELA Standards, most specifically CCSS RL8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, and W.8.1, 8.2, 8.3.:--analysis through citing textual evidence; drawing inferences--theme/central idea; summarizing--analyzing dialogue--determining word meanings; connotation--analyzing differences in poin
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6th - 9th
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Creative Writing Prompts with Art Inferences | Middle & High School
Two class periods devoted to inferring the story inside art pieces - it's a short time with big results. Kids practice creativity, building a narrative, and using fact-based inference skills. Their enjoyment will enhance the powerful effect of the lessons. Included: Narrative Writing prompts, bookmarks, stationery, PowerPoint, Graphic Organizer, student and teacher directions. Play music softly in the background to activate more brain function. Fun, thought-provoking activity for middle and high
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Arts Integration Language Arts Lesson Bundle
Storytelling with Rubrics | Middle School Writing | Creative Writing
You and your students will love this combination of creative writing, public speaking, and group collaboration! Plus, prepare your students, as self-directed learners, to be highly organized, well-planned, and how to work cooperatively in groups. This student-centered fun mini-unit resource is included in a bundle! Student ♥ Engagement Bundle of Language Arts Lessons for Middle and High SchoolAdaptable for all age groups - is this standards-based ELA mini-unit, a week of lessons culminate in an
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6th - 9th
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READERS' THEATER UNIT: READING & SCRIPT WRITING grades 5 6 7 8
Want three weeks of fun, no-prep drama or ELA lessons? In this 30% off Readers' Theater activities unit, students read two humorous scripts, answer questions and activities, and watch a slideshow. After absorbing the tips in the 38 slide presentation, they write their own 4-6 page scripts and read them to their admiring fellow students. All you have to do is photocopy the PDFs, or post them to Google Classroom, and let the fun begin! A minimal prep skills development board game will add to the e
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5th - 8th
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Theater Improv Warm-Ups and Games FOR EVERYONE
Young people LOVE theater improvisation, and so will you. Improv can help you create a cohesive class culture, spark creative writing, and make your students 100% engaged!Using this 4-page handout, you can explore many Improv WARM-UPS, EXERCISES and GAMES with your students - no previous improv experience required. The first page can turn into an easy anchor chart of what skills are necessary for improv (and serves as great justification for using improv in your classroom - these are important
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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MyPerspectives 9th Grade Unit 4: Star Crossed Romance (Romeo & Juliet)
This comprehensive and engaging resource consists of 114 Slides for Romeo and Juliet. Slides contain activities, prompts, assessments, discussion questions, a mock trial, close readings, Jeopardy game links, mini-lessons, and so much more to make teaching and learning Romeo and Juliet fun, educational, and creative!The handouts bundle includes over 20 resources of corresponding handouts for the unit, which includes a mock trial framework, a ready to use end-of -play assessment with a step-by-ste
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8th - 12th
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PLAYSCRIPT WRITING - CLASSROOM RESOURCES - BUNDLE
A bundle of 4 resources on summary writing.After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:Understand the conventions of a play script to use them in writing.Develop dialogues for a play script that exposes characters and situation.Demonstrate the knowledge of play script using the techniques of dialogue writing.This bundle includes:Handouts: Vocabulary, Scaffolding Notes, RubricsWorksheets, Exercises, and Task CardsLesson Plan with ResourcesReady to use PowerPoint PresentationHere ar
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6th - 8th
Conversation Starters Package on Music
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on music.What's included:A list of 10 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of musicActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitional
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Grandma vs. Santa Mock Trial
This was created with the students! Grandma got ran over by a reindeer and it's the job of the class to have a Mock Trial and see if Santa is guilty of vehicular homicide.This was a HUGE hit in my classroom and created memories! Students dressed up and took on the persona of their characters.
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7th - 10th
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Career Based Education (Social Media Influencer) - Comprehension, Writing, etc.
In this career-based education task, students will explore the path to becoming a social media influencer by engaging with an informative article. The task encompasses a comprehensive reading, followed by a series of comprehension questions to assess understanding. Students will then articulate their insights and plans through targeted writing assignments, culminating in crafting a preliminary strategy to initiate their influencer career. This exercise aims to blend theoretical knowledge with pr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Emergency Sub Plan! Beginning Acting| Character Analysis
This one to two day low prep lesson focuses on a particular acting exercise--character analysis. It is created for an introduction to theater or beginning acting class. Students view a segment of a play or musical (filmed live if possible), use the questions provided to write a short analysis, (short expository writing) and write about a character of their choosing. Need an emergency lesson or substitute? This is one I used many times when I was in a fix. This product can be used with any p
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7th - 9th
Grease Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Inc
This 11 page movie guide with handouts is for the musical film "Grease (1978)". ★★ Check out the full preview! ★★This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.36 questions requiring full sentence answers.36 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers PART 2 – Storyboard and
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8th - 12th
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A Raisin in the Sun Projects Packet
Looking for creative projects to use while reading Lorraine Hansberry's classic play?Included in this 13 page document are projects for A Raisin in the Sun. Useful for discussion or for assessment, these projects assist students in comprehension of character, define setting and creatively draw upon the play for artwork, use quoted poetry for discussion, character organizers and more. Write a bio poem, create a poster for the play, write a letter to a character- these projects can show talent an
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6th - 12th
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Perfect for The How I Survived Game | Creativity Challenges
Game Based Learning Levels to progress towards improved writing! Students work in pairs to grade each other and determine who is the ultimate survivalist. These worksheets work in conjunction with The How I Survived Game (not included) or you can create your own survival scenarios and supply tiles. Students practice creative thinking, problem-solving and improvisation while working on writing skills and art skills. What is included: Four levels that end in writing products and illustrations. E
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Not Grade Specific
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MyPerspectives 9th Grade Unit 6: World's End
This comprehensive and engaging resource consists of slides that correspond with Unit 6 of the 9th Grade MyPerspectives curriculum. Slides contain activities, prompts, assessments, discussion questions, Jeopardy game links, mini-lessons, and so much more to make teaching and learning fun, educational, and creative!
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: 9th Grade Unit 6: World's End BUNDLE Slides & Printable Activities, etc
My Cultural Journey Narrative Writing Story and New Superhero Comic Book Project
Hello Again Teacher Peeps!!Thank you for your interest in the “My Cultural Journey” Project. This project will take your students through a journey of realization, acceptance, creativity, and empowerment. It’s unfortunate that many of our students are unaware of their own ethnicity and culture. Some are even ashamed of their own ethnicity and culture, just as I once was. However, through this 5-6 week journey, your students will learn a lot about themselves and their culture. What better way to
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5th - 9th
SEL Comic Strip Writing Prompts
Encourage students to use their artistic skills and storytelling abilities to create engaging and meaningful comic strips that convey important SEL concepts. Remind them to consider the characters, setting, plot, and dialogue to effectively communicate their messages.Here are some Social Emotional Learning (SEL) writing prompts tailored for students to create comic strips:1. Empathy and Understanding2. Conflict Resolution3. Self-Regulation and Anger Management4. Resilience and Growth Mindset5. K
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"Thunder" A Socratic Seminar Unit of Study Featuring Imagine Dragons
Motivate your students to engage in critical analysis and collaborative conversation through the study of this popular hit song! Your students will-*explore vocabulary and figures of speech, *build background on the song's inspiration, *write their connections between the song, other texts and their personal paths, *explore the science and symbolism behind the song, *analyze lyrics, *and engage in a Socratic seminar with their classmates to deepen understanding and build speaking and listening s
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: An Imagine Dragons Classroom
Take a Mindful Journey with Yayoi Kusama SEL Art Activity|Women's History Month
This Take a Mindful Journey nine-page activity pack is full of fun and engaging SEL activities to explore the life and artwork of Yayoi Kusama using mindfulness and wellness as the anchor. Includes a bio-page, mood check-in, SEL warm-up activities, skill-building doodle-dots activities, color wheel spinner game and a template to use to create a unique Kusama-inspired paper sculpture. So easy for any teacher to print and use!Can be paired with CCSS Anchor Standards for ELA: W3.2a, W4.3, W5.3, W6.
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3rd - 12th
Explore ELA and SEL with Beyoncé
"Explore Language with Beyoncé: Vocabulary & Comprehension Activity" is an engaging activity designed for middle school students to enhance their English Language Arts skills through the world of music and culture. This product includes an informational passage about Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, highlighting her journey from Houston, Texas, to global superstardom. It covers her music career, influence on culture, advocacy for social justice, and philanthropic efforts. The product features multipl
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6th - 8th
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12 Angry Men Unit Plan
This comprehensive and engaging resource consists of slides that contain activities, prompts, assessments, discussion questions, Jeopardy game links, mini-lessons, and so much more to make teaching and learning fun, educational, and creative!
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: 12 Angry Men BUNDLE (Slides, Printable Activities, Study Guide, etc!)
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