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High school Back to School short stories videos
Inference Activity Solve This Mystery - Back to School Team Building Activity
Inference Activity Solve This Mystery - Back to School Team Building Activity: This engaging back to school video team-building activity will allow your students work together to solve a real-life mystery about a buried ship in the middle of Downtown San Francisco! Start the lesson by hooking students in with a hand-drawn video, created by the talented John Spencer, that introduces the backstory and prepares them to solve the inference mystery! Watch the preview video above to get a sneak peek o
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6th - 10th
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Teach Language Arts with Film Clips: Suspense and Foreshadowing
This short Film, Alma, is an excellent tool to have students review suspense and foreshadowing techniques. Students love the "creepy" film and figuring out exactly what has happened to the character. The file includes the film, student worksheets, and an answer key. The 4 worksheet pages include pause times to have students reflect and infer, as well as screenshots for analyzing examples of foreshadowing. Older students will enjoy this film which is not too young and engaging enough to keep them
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6th - 12th
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Creative Writing Assignments With Video Introductions - 5 Writing Activities
Transform your writing instruction with this innovative bundle featuring five captivating writing assignments designed to ignite creativity in your students. Each assignment is accompanied by an engaging hand-drawn video introduction crafted by the talented John Spencer, ensuring student engagement from the start. With topics ranging from personal narratives to school activity design and passion projects, these assignments offer diverse opportunities for students to express themselves and showca
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6th - 10th
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"Monkey's Paw" Engaging Short Story Analysis (Mood, Theme, and Foreshadowing)
This is not only a comprehensive lesson using the classic tale "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, but it is also a whole lot of fun for middle school students! This story is great to teach around Halloween time!What you get in the student guide:1) Background information2) Anticipation guide3) Mini research opportunity on superstitions4) Full copy of the unabridged text5) Mood analysis sheet6) Foreshadowing analysis sheet7) Socratic question sheet8) Theme: fate vs. free will analysis9) Film / sho
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6th - 10th
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Plot Diagram with Pixar's Digital Short
This is a video that uses Pixar's Digital short, "Lifted," to teach plot diagram. Within the 8 minute video, you'll see the entire Disney cartoon played out while a plot diagram is carefully being built around the action of the plot. Students can see the action of the story and where it fits in precisely on the plot diagram. See the sample for specific format.
At the end of the video, there is a list of student tips for how to effectively organize a short story on a plot diagram.
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5th - 12th
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Back to School Team Building Writing Activity - Sports Mash-Up Assignment
Back to School Team Building Writing Activity - Sports Mash-Up Assignment: Use this engaging back to school video team-building activity where students will develop a new sport that combines and mashes up elements from other different sports. The best part is that your purchase comes with a hand-drawn video, created by the talented John Spencer, that introduces the activity to hook students in! How This Back to School Team Building Sports Mash-Up Activity Works:Students watch a hand-drawn video
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6th - 10th
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Disney Pixar-- Topic vs. Theme (Dug's Special Mission)
For this activity, students will be watching a Disney Pixar short film in order to apply their knowledge of topic vs. theme. This is such a fun way to get students engaged and apply their knowledge to a visual text. Great way to assess introductory theme vs. topic skills.Students will need to take notes and track topics during the mini-movie, and then eventually turn it into a thematic statement. They will also need to support their theme with specific evidence from the mini-movie. The link to t
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5th - 9th
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Inference Activity Solve This Mystery - Back to School Team Building Digital
Inference Activity Solve This Mystery - Back to School Team Building Digital: This engaging digital back to school video team-building activity will allow your students work together to solve a real-life mystery about a buried ship in the middle of Downtown San Francisco! Students must infer how the ship ended up there with the included digital resources. Start the lesson by hooking students in with a hand-drawn video, created by the talented John Spencer, that introduces the backstory and prepa
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6th - 10th
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Maker Challenge Team Building Activity for Back to School - Rhetorical Appeals
Maker Challenge Team Building Activity for Back to School - Rhetorical Appeals: Use this engaging back to school video team building activity as a improve divergent thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and creative writing. In this activity, students will develop and sell a product made from cardboard, a roll of tape, two plastic cups, a plastic bag and string. The best part is that your purchase comes with a hand-drawn video, created by the talented John Spencer, that introduces the activity t
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6th - 10th
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Creative Book Report Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions
Creative Book Report Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions: Ditch the traditional book report and explore six creative alternatives suitable for any novel or short story. Engage even your most reluctant students with this comprehensive bundle, which includes everything you need to implement these innovative projects. Each assignment is accompanied by a captivating hand-drawn video introduction by John Spencer, designed to hook students from the start. From dynamic character
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7th - 10th
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Inquiry Research Assignment - Wonder Day Project - Finding Credible Sources
Inquiry Research Assignment - Wonder Day Project - Finding Credible Sources: Use this engaging back to school video activity where students will feed their curiosity by researching a topic they are interested in or curious about. On Wonder Day, students will explore a topic they are interested in, learn about credible sources, make a plan, do research, and share their learnings in either a video, podcast, or presentation format. The best part is that your purchase comes with a hand-drawn video,
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6th - 10th
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Write an Alternate Ending - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story
Write an Alternate Ending - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story: Elevate traditional book reports with this engaging "Alternate Ending" project suitable for any novel or short story. Students will craft a found alternate ending to the narrative they've just read, sparking creativity and critical thinking. As part of the project, they will also assume the role of a distinguished literary professor, eager to analyze and discuss the implications of the new ending on the characters and
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7th - 10th
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Book Report Digital Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions
Book Report Digital Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions: Ditch the traditional book report and use these six creative digital alternatives suitable for any novel or short story instead. Engage even your most reluctant students with this comprehensive digital bundle, which includes everything you need to implement these innovative projects. Each digital assignment is accompanied by a captivating hand-drawn video introduction by John Spencer, designed to hook students from
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7th - 10th
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Inspirational Video Clip: Best-Ever Inspiring Activity
This inspirational and motivational video reflection is the perfect activity to use at the beginning or end of the year, before or after a final test, at the start of a new quarter, or during any advisory, enrichment or character building blocks throughout the year.
This basketball themed video will get you and your students inspired and motivated to "want success as badly as you want to breath!"
The video clip and 5 reflection questions are suitable for a 20 - 30 minute block of time.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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BUNDLE OF DIGITAL BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Create classroom community and set up classroom management with this DIGITAL Back to School Resource Bundle. This set of resources works for high school or middle school and is perfect for distance learning, hybrid learning or in person learning. There are various resources that include google slides, google docs, as well as editable items that you can customize for your class' needs. This bundle, once bought, can be used year after year! Remember, building relationships is KEY to working with a
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6th - 10th
Uncover Musical Legends: Explore 7 Composer Specials Movie Guides (Bundle)
"Discover the Lives of Seven Iconic Composers with Our Movie Guides Bundle!Explore the Stories Behind the Music with Movie Guides for:- Rossini's Ghost- Bizet's Dream- Bach's Fight for Freedom- Handel's Last Chance- Liszt's Rhapsody- Strauss: The King of Three Quarter TimePlus, a Bonus Movie Guide for Beethoven Lives Upstairs!Keep Your Students Engaged and Focused During ScreeningsPerfect for Your Substitute Lesson PlansGet a Huge Savings When You Purchase the Movie Guides Bundle!ALSO CHECK OUT
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3rd - 10th, Staff
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First Day of School Icebreaker Help for High School & Middle School Teachers
Teachers, need help planning the first day of school? I hate cheesy name games and refuse to make the worst first impression by just reading a syllabus to my high school students. The solution is this engaging first day of school stations activity designed to facilitate discussion and help you start building a strong classroom community from Day One.
Grab a FREE set of materials here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Day-of-School-Stations-Activity-Icebreaker-Middle-High-School
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7th - 12th
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The Tell-Tale Heart - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing Lesson
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this
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9th - 12th
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Point of View Writing Assignment - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project
Point of View Writing Assignment - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project: Elevate traditional book reports with the "Point of View of an Object" project, suitable for any novel or short story. In this project, students will embark on a creative journey by retelling the narrative from the perspective of an object within the story. By assuming the viewpoint of this object, students will explore specific observations, reflect on key characters and their decisions, and offer unique insights into
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7th - 10th
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Spanish PROJECTS BUNDLE 2 | Spanish 2 Review | Back to School
This Spanish Project BUNDLE 2 includes SIX of my Spanish Projects at a savings of 20%!➜ This is perfect for efficiently reviewing the grammar and vocabulary after each unit!➜ These projects can be modified to fit ANY curriculum as each project includes an EDITABLE RUBRIC!✔ Check out each project below to get a closer look at what all is included!Projects Included:➜ All About Me / Todo Sobre Mí Project➜ My Past Vacation / Mis Vacaciones / Preterite Tense Project➜ My Daily Routine / Mi Rutina / Re
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6th - 12th
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The Paper Menagerie by Ken Liu - Text Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Paper Menagerie" by Ken Liu has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resourc
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9th - 12th
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They're Made Out of Meat - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "They're Made Out of Meat" by Terry Bisson has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in th
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9th - 12th
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Zombie Apocalypse Survival Activity | Halloween, Horror | Community Building
Careful! Teens enjoy this activity too much. Students must decide who survives in this zombie apocalypse then present and defend their choices. Complete with video, scenario, choice board, presentation sentence frames, and group and self-reflection. Middle school and up only! Print and digital, student-editable versions available. Follow me for more teacher and tutor tools. Happy teaching! Get your weekends back.Invest in community.Lost in the Woods Survival Activity | Community Building | Colla
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7th - 12th
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Write an Alternate Ending - Novel or Short Story Digital Book Report Project
Write an Alternate Ending - Novel or Short Story Digital Book Report Project: Elevate traditional book reports with this engaging "Alternate Ending" digital project suitable for any novel or short story. Students will craft a found alternate ending to the narrative they've just read, sparking creativity and critical thinking. As part of the project, they will also assume the role of a distinguished literary professor, eager to analyze and discuss the implications of the new ending on the charact
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7th - 10th
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