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Holidays/seasonal Common Core W.11-12.2d resources
WHY STUDY HISTORY | Back to School Activity | First Day of School Discussion
Why do we study history anyway? This back to school activity is a must have for any history or social studies class! Start the first day of school (or the first lesson of any history class) with “WHY” because students always want to know why? Why am I learning about history? Why do we have to study this stuff anyway? When am I ever going to use this in life? Isn’t history about a "bunch of old dead people" and things that have already happened? **Major necessary upgrades have been made to ma
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Six-Week Summer School Curriculum & Materials for English Credit (Grades 11-12)
Save planning time without sacrificing academic rigor by referencing this comprehensive, standards-based, six-week curriculum map for high school English credit recovery and/or enrichment credit (grades 11 and 12). A day-by-day breakdown of key learning events and instruction contributes to the low-prep nature of this resource. Included are all materials with which students will engage, as well as answer keys and Common Core-aligned rubrics for scoring written work. Materials are delivered in
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9th - 12th
How to Write an Email to a Teacher
“Y did U mark me tardy??” “Dear, miss- i was absent did i miss anything”“YOU GAVE ME AN F ON MY PROJECT AND NOW I CAN’T PLAY IN THE GAME TOMORROW. YOU BETTER TALK TO MY COACH RIGHT AWAY. I MEAN IT.” Students will learn to write an appropriate email to a teacher to address their concerns in 5 steps. This lesson bundle includes 1) an introductory slide show with outrageous emails from real students with the link to 2) a sticky “how to” video; 3) an editable handout for note taking; 4) six printabl
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Poetry Analysis: "Stopping By Woods..." by Robert Frost
My standards-based poetry analysis of Robert Frost's beloved poem "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening" includes everything you need for a meaningful activity for your students! They will practice reading, writing, language, and drawing skills as they look at Frost's poem in-depth.In addition, your students can doodle and color all over the pages! Each page has items that can be colored and they are encouraged to draw, as well. It's a great activity for all levels of learning.See my preview to
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for K. Cook
PRESIDENTS DAY PROJECT: Summarize the Life and Biography of a President
Students will create a slide presentation, video, or any project format about a President of their choice. This project explains what students must research and includes a grading rubric for the teacher. Students will research both personal and executive events of their chosen Commander in Chief. It's great for a President's Day activity, a substitute teacher, or for any unit that studies the United States Presidents. Helpful websites are even included to help students find appropriate informati
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Writing Commencement Speeches - Speech Writing Activity - Print and Digital
Make the end of the school year meaningful for your high school students by having them read, view, and write commencement (graduation) speeches. This lesson is part of my Inspired Writing series; students use mentor texts as models for their own writing. Updated version now has a link to a Google Slides Presentation.In this lesson, students first watch videos and analyze several commencement speeches. After watching the speeches, they complete graphic organizers to synthesize common technique
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9th - 12th
Six-Week Summer School Curriculum & Materials for English Credit (Google Drive)
Save planning time without sacrificing academic rigor by referencing this comprehensive, standards-based, six-week curriculum map for high school English credit recovery and/or enrichment credit (grades 11 and 12). A day-by-day breakdown of key learning events and instruction contributes to the low-prep nature of this resource. Included are all materials with which students will engage, as well as answer keys and Common Core-aligned rubrics for scoring written work. Materials are made for Goo
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9th - 12th
MyPerspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights
This LOADED resource facilitates students to discover how the writings and speeches of the Civil Rights movement inspired social change and demonstrates how words inspire change. Students will interact with a series of speeches, writings, poems, and videos to better understand and create their own change-inspiring speech at the end of the unit. This concise resource includes do-now's, vocabulary, comprehension check questions and answers, discussion questions, debate topics, assessments, and eng
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7th - 12th
Also included in: My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
Conversation Starters Package for Valentine's Day- Activity Package
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on love and relationships.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of love and relationshipsActivities 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 us
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Middle/High Seasonal Conversation Starters: Growing Bundle
Black History Month - Text Based Evidence, Text Dependent Analysis - Bundle
Teaching text dependent analysis writing for Black History Month has never been easier! This in-depth literature based writing prompt bundle includes lessons for 74 of the most popular novels, short stories, and poems taught during Black History Month in high school! The lessons include argumentative, expository, and compare & contrast prompts. Each lesson includes a writing graphic organizer, rubric, writing quiz, detailed lesson plan, an instructional video, and a writing template.All a
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9th - 12th
Mark Twain New Year's Resolution Task Cards Analysis Rhetoric 3D activity
Students always spend the day back from holiday break setting goals and making resolutions! This is beneficial, but here is an activity that explores a classic American writer’s attitude towards the tradition of making resolutions and a great way to alter the usual approach to New Year activities!!Text: Letter to Territorial Enterprise- January 1, 1863 by Mark TwainThis short little letter from Mark Twain packs of a ton of possibilities! Mix and match activities to focus on skills that benefit y
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8th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Valentine's Day Activities- Word Search/Crossword/Writing Unit
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Valentine's Day Activities for High School ELA British Literature Classes is a versatile and meaningful common core aligned resource full of fun and engaging activities that can be assigned as an introduction or anticipation guide to your Romeo and Juliet Unit, or any time when reading and reviewing the play. These worksheets are perfect to use around Valentine's Day for Fun Fridays, Brain Breaks, Bell Ringers, Do Nows, Exit Slips, or whenever you need free time to
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6th - 12th
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Fall Poetry Activities Analysis and Writing
Celebrate autumn with these low-prep, low-stress lessons! Included are three fall poems by modern poets Mary Oliver, Wendell Berry, and Maggie Smith. Students will analyze diction, imagery, figurative language, sound devices, tone, and theme. Teachers also have the option for students to write an essay comparing the three poems and/or write an original poem in the style of Oliver, Berry, or Smith. Both of the writing activities are optional, so this allows you the flexibility to choose which ac
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9th - 12th
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Earth Day Sub Plans- Word Search/Writing/Poetry/Word Scramble/Activity/Worksheet
Earth Day Middle and High School ELA Emergency No Prep Sub Plans / Brain Breaks / Independent Worksheet Packet is a versatile and meaningful common core aligned resource full of fun and engaging activities that can be assigned any time this spring. These activities are perfect for you, or your substitute, to use for Fun Fridays, Brain Breaks, Bell Ringers, Exit Slips, or whenever you need a break to catch up on planning or grading! Word finds, word scrambles, would you rather prompts, text messa
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6th - 12th
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Summer Sub Plans- Word Search/Writing/Poetry/Word Scramble/Activity/Worksheets
Summer Middle and High School ELA Emergency No Prep Sub Plans / Brain Breaks / Independent Worksheet Packet is a versatile and meaningful common core aligned resource full of fun and engaging activities that can be assigned any time before summer break or during summer school. These activities are perfect for you, or your substitute, to use for Fun Fridays, Brain Breaks, Bell Ringers, Exit Slips, or whenever you need a break to catch up on planning or grading! Word finds, word scrambles, would y
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6th - 12th
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Spring Sub Plans- Word Search/Writing/Poetry/Word Scramble/Activity/Worksheets
Spring Middle and High School ELA Emergency No Prep Sub Plans / Brain Breaks / Independent Worksheet Packet is a versatile and meaningful common core aligned resource full of fun and engaging activities that can be assigned any time this spring. These activities are perfect for you, or your substitute, to use for Fun Fridays, Brain Breaks, Bell Ringers, Exit Slips, or whenever you need a break to catch up on planning or grading! Word finds, word scrambles, would you rather prompts, text message
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6th - 12th
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Spring Sports Sub Plans- Word Search/Poetry/Word Scramble/Activity/Worksheet ELA
Spring Sports Middle and High School ELA Emergency No Prep Sub Plans / Brain Breaks / Independent Worksheet Packet is a versatile and meaningful common core aligned resource full of fun and engaging activities that can be assigned any time this spring sports season. These activities featuring vocabulary and prompts related to baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse, track, soccer, golf, and more are perfect for you, or your substitute, to use for Fun Fridays, Brain Breaks, Bell Ringers, Exit Slips,
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6th - 12th
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St Patrick's Day Sub Plans- Word Search/Writing/Poetry/Activity/Worksheets ELA
Saint Patrick's Day Middle and High School ELA Emergency No Prep Sub Plans / Brain Breaks / Independent Worksheet Packet is a versatile and meaningful common core aligned resource full of fun and engaging activities that can be assigned any time before or after Saint Patrick's Day. These fun activities are great for you, or your substitute, to use for Fun Fridays, Brain Breaks, Bell Ringers, Exit Slips, or whenever you need free time to catch up on planning or grading! Word finds, word scrambles
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6th - 12th
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18 PAGES: Winter Break Activity Book and Journal with Mental Wellness Check-Ins
As teachers, we know that not all of our students are safe, well-fed, or happy at home. This packet should give teachers a little peace of mind that our students will have a bit of entertainment and an outlet for their feelings over Winter Break.This product includes:A cover page and title page18 daily pages with an activity (word search, coloring, art, etc.) and a wellness check-in (gratitude, mental check, stretch, etc.)Similar productsSnowman prefix/suffix and winter bulletin board decor BUND
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Father's Day Writing Assignment for High School
Mark the occasion of Father's Day by giving high school students a thought-provoking and meaningful writing task. This assignment lets students experience the perspective of a future father, eagerly anticipating the arrival of their child. By composing a heartfelt letter to their future offspring, they can express their love and dedication, while also reflecting on the kind of parent they aspire to be. This is a great opportunity to inspire students to think deeply about their values and aspirat
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9th - 12th
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Christmas Literary & Rhetorical Analysis, No Prep, Google, Holidays
Please see the descriptions in the products linked below for the description of each! They are good! :-) Shannon
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Presidents of the United States Activity | Summarize Life of Any President
Looking for an engaging way to study some of the great Presidents on President's Day?With these Historical Biography Summaries, students will enjoy learning about the past through researching and documenting some of history’s greats. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of an individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Whether it's for President's Day or part of your existing unit, enjoy learning history through these histori
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Also included in: PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Love Letter to a US Amendment: Government Civics Valentine's Writing Activity
This fun Valentine's Day writing activity allows students to show their creative or funny side without getting behind in content. This writing activity requires students to use historical claims to write a love letter to their favorite amendment. Suitable for Civics, US Government, or Comparative Government.IncludesScaffolded instruction page and resource websitesThree Differentiated pages: one scaffolded for ELL/IEP/504 with checklist rubric, one with lines and checklist rubric, and one with a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Informational Text and Activities for Valentine’s Day and Romeo and Juliet
High interest standards-based nonfiction text for Valentine’s Day and Romeo and Juliet. Includes 5 multiple choice, 2 short answer, 10 discussion questions, exit ticket, answer keys, and rubrics. Student Experience: Begin with a quick vocabulary-building activity. Then students read entertaining NYT informational text (“To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This”) that covers a study suggesting relative strangers can fall in love by asking and answering 36 questions. Then students respond to the artic
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9th - 12th
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