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Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa short stories Common Core SL.6.1 resources
Winter Project Based Learning | Hot Cocoa Stand Business PBL | Hot Chocolate
Students LOVE real-life learning, and this Start a Hot Cocoa Stand PBL unit will have them asking for more activities just like it! Students will plan and design a hot cocoa stand, create a menu, write how to make the world's best hot chocolate, and so much more! What better way to have students use real-life math, reading, and writing skills than with this Hot Chocolate Stand Business Project Based Learning unit? Click HERE to SAVE 25% with the PBL Activities Bundle for the Year!This activity i
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4th - 6th
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Argument Analysis: Regifting for Distance Learning
Argument Analysis: Regifting - a winter holiday activity now updated with a shareable Google Slides version for distance learning!A complete mini-unit for analyzing nonfiction text, practicing speaking and listening skills, and writing an argument essay complete with original data graphs. Students will analyze both sides of the regifting argument, then write their own arguments for or against regifting. Includes an anticipatory activity, articles, comprehension and critical-thinking questions (d
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6th - 11th, Staff
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Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Christmas Project Based Learning | Design a Gingerbread House Math Christmas PBL
Christmas activities are fun and academic with this creative, high-interest, NO MESS Design a Gingerbread House Project. What better way to have students use real-life math, reading, and writing skills than with this Christmas Project Based Learning unit? Students will have the opportunity to plan and design a gingerbread house, complete an entry form for a gingerbread house contest, and practice measurement skills in a fun and engaging way.Click HERE to SAVE 25% with the PBL Activities Bundle f
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4th - 6th
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Reading Comprehension Activities Christmas Break Activities Fun Games
Here is another fun mystery game! Kids love to solve mysteries and this game is very exciting. Read the story aloud to the students. Pass out the clues to each student and let them solve the case together. This is a great tool for critical thinking, finding inferences, and team building skills. Discussion questions at the end will help the students understand how the mystery was solved!Do your students enjoy these mysteries? Invest in the ULTIMATE MEGA BUNDLE and receive a refund from TpT on an
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Holiday Reading Comprehension Solve a Mystery Game - Team Building
Lesson: Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Lesson Plans Worksheets, Key, Powerpoints
"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto Lesson Resources
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and can be used as an emergency lesson for a s
Grades:
6th - 9th
The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry Lesson Plan, Worksheets, Questions, PPTs
“The Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry Complete Lesson Bundle
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story “The Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and can be used as an
Grades:
5th - 9th
Lesson: Eleven by Sandra Cisneros Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Key, Powerpoint
"Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros Complete Lesson Bundle
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and can be used as an emergency lesson fo
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5th - 9th
"Lob's Girl" Short Story Unit - Mood, Foreshadowing, Theme
"Lob's Girl" Literature Study UnitIn this 8-day unit students will develop a deep understanding of Joan Aiken’s short story “Lob’s Girl” . Its tale of loyalty and friendship combined with mystery and suspense make it an incredibly engaging read. Students develop skills in understanding short story elements, mood development, theme, foreshadowing, vocabulary, dialect, and writing in this unit. Through whole class, small group, and independent work students not only stay actively engaged with
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Incredible Journeys Bundle - Short Story, Research, Poetry, Nonfiction
Lesson: All Summer In A Day by Ray Bradbury Lesson Plan, Worksheets, Key
“All Summer In a Day” by Ray Bradbury Complete Lesson Bundle
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story “All Summer In a Day” by Ray Bradbury. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and can be used as an
Grades:
5th - 12th
Lesson: There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury Lesson Plan, Worksheets, Key
“There Will Come Soft Rains” by Ray Bradbury Complete Lesson Bundle
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story “There Will Come Soft Rains” by Ray Bradbury. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and can
Grades:
5th - 9th
Lesson: The Circuit Francisco by Jimenez Lesson Plan, Worksheets, Key, PPTs
“The Circuit” by Franciso Jiménez Complete Lesson Bundle
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story “The Circuit” by Franciso Jiménez. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and can be used as an emergen
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5th - 8th
Emoji Writing in Google Docs Writing / Technology STEAM Lesson Plan Grades 3-12
Get your students excited about writing in Google Docs with this dual-approach lesson! In this lesson, students of all grade levels can enjoy writing a short story based on their skill level and then turn it into an emoji-fied story! Tutorials, story samples, emoji examples, and emoji differences are all included! Emoji writing has never been this fun! Made for use with:PCMacChromebookAll resources are organized for assigning through Google Classroom!*This lesson has an optional post lesson:Emoj
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
"Button, Button" by Richard Matheson Short Story Unit Lesson and Activities
"Button, Button" by Richard Matheson is a suspenseful and shocking short story your students are sure to love. This PRINT and DIGITAL short story unit resource has everything you would need to effectively, and seamlessly teach Matheson's "Button, Button" to your students.Engage your students effortlessly with high-interest pre-reading discussions and activities, as well as interactive post-reading activities, and discussion prompts. ⬆️ Check out the PREVIEW for more information! ⬆️Included in
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Spooky Short Story Unit Suspenseful Short Story Resources
Lesson: Raymond's Run Lesson Plan, worksheets, key, powerpoints, handouts
"Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara Complete Lesson Bundle
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and can be used as an e
Grades:
5th - 10th
Lesson: The Landlady by Roald Dahl Lesson Plan, Worksheets, Key, Powerpoints
“The Landlady” by Roald Dahl Complete Lesson Bundle
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and can be used as an emergency lesson
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Treasure of Lemon Brown Lesson Plan, Worksheets, Questions w/ Key
“The Treasure of Lemon Brown” by Walter Dean Meyers Complete Lesson Bundle
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” by Walter Dean Meyers. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require an
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5th - 9th
Teaching Literary Elements with Animated Short Films: The Lost Thing
This set of standards-based lessons includes an examination of plot, conflict, setting, mood, symbolism, and theme. Teach advanced lessons for secondary students on setting, mood, symbolism, and theme using the picture book, "Lost and Found" by Shaun Tan or the Oscar Award-winning short film "The Lost Thing" (book/film not included). The Lost Thing is a story about a boy who finds a strange creature on the beach. He decides that it must be lost and that he must find where this creature belongs.
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Five Short Films for Teaching Theme
"The Lottery" Pre-Reading Activites: Engaging Discussion and Predictions
Ready to amp up the excitement for Shirley Jackson's classic, "The Lottery," like never before? Dive into a world where predictions and collaboration bring stories to life, making your classroom buzz with anticipation and engagement! Why Settle for Less? Unleash the power of prediction with two versatile pre-reading activities that work wonders not just with "The Lottery" but any text – yes, even those info-packed ones! Get ready to see your students' curiosity skyrocket. Resource Goal: Student
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6th - 12th
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Lesson: The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury Lesson Plans, Worksheets, Powerpoints
“The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury Complete Lesson Bundle
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and can be used as an emergency
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6th - 12th
Differentiated Lessons for Plot, Character, and Theme Using Pixar's "La Luna"
This set of standards-based lessons focuses on plot elements, characterization, conflict, and theme. Within each focus area, there are pages for use with students that are "approaching standard" and "on standard." There are additional pages for students who have mastered the standard and are ready to level up that focus on the coming of age genre and a paired non-fiction text (TED talk). Check out the preview for examples.My goal in teaching with films is to give students an understanding of lit
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6th
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Also included in: Five Short Films for Teaching Theme
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Complete Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Questions, Key
“The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry Complete Lesson Bundle
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and can be used as an emerg
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6th - 10th
ECONOMICS & SCARCITY ACTIVITY: Making Paper Chains With Limited Resources
When teaching economics and the idea of scarcity, it can be hard to help students understand the concept while keeping them actively engaged. It is this very reason why I came up with the paper chain activity! I happened to be teaching on scarcity around the Christmas season, and I was trying to figure out a fun plan for the kids. As I was planning, I realized that my very own classroom was experiencing a scarcity in decorations! It was this personal scarcity that gave me the passion to create
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Not Grade Specific
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Lesson: Tuesday of the Other June by Norma F. Mazer Lesson Plan, Worksheets, Key
“Tuesday of the Other June” by Norma Fox Mazer Complete Lesson Bundle
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story “Tuesday of the Other June” by Norma Fox Mazer. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and
Grades:
5th - 9th
Lesson: Rikki-tikki-tavi by Rudyard Kipling Lesson Plans, Worksheets, Key, PPT
“Rikki-tikki-tavi” by Rudyard Kipling Complete Lesson Bundle
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story “Rikki-tikki-tavi” by Rudyard Kipling. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and can be used as an
Grades:
5th - 10th
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