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Holidays writing-expository independent work packets for Microsoft Word
Halloween Short Research Project: Myths, Ghosts, & Legends Media Presentation
With this standards-based short research task AND a digital media presentation project, your middle and high school students will be 100% engaged on Halloween. Student Experience: Students will be assigned a myth from their state or from a state in the US. They will research and create a media presentation to share their findings. This type of assignment is very flexible and is 100% editable. It could be used to teach MLA and research, review MLA, conclude a unit on Dark Romantic or Gothic lit
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Research Writing Unit, Curriculum BUNDLE+
Short Research Project: Symbols of the Season for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa
This short research task for December allows your middle and high school students to investigate and share various symbols of the holiday season. This low prep assignment is very flexible: It could be used to teach MLA and research, review MLA, or in a non English class looking to incorporate research in a fun way. Student Experience: Students will research an important symbol from the Christmas season, design a media presentation, and then present their findings to the class. With this stu
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Research Writing Unit, Curriculum BUNDLE+
Environmental Science Career Exploration Webquest (Earth Day STEM activity)
Explore a wide variety of STEM careers in environmental science, from remote sensing specialist to forester with this inquiry-based Environmental STEM Career Exploration webquest! Students will begin by formulating their own definition of sustainability, and examine the UN Goals for Sustainable Development. In part two, students will use the Career In STEM® Explorer's fun digital resources to find essential career information (salary, education, etc.). Students will also apply their critical thi
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, HS-ESS3-1
Also included in:Â Environmental Science STEM Lessons and Career Exploration Bundle (Earth Day)
St. Patrick's Day Ireland Coding project learning about Ogham stones
Ireland is more than just the land of four leaf clovers! This is the perfect activity for older kids who are ready for something different than the normal St. Patrick's Day activities. This exercise is also a great screen-free way to introduce your students to the world of coding!Ogham Stones are large stones that people carved a secret language in on the island of Ireland. This lesson will teach your students how to create their own secret codes with the Ogham alphabet. The alphabet is simple i
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Great Depression- Forgotten History Of Mexican-American 'Repatriation' Reading
- A radio interview transcript with the author of "Decade of Betrayal" discussing the deportation of approx. 1 million Mexicans to Mexico during the Great Depression-Questions embedded throughout the reading for deeper engagement- Answer Key included- Coincides with my Great Depression unit but can be used as an independent work packet
Grades:
9th - 12th
STAAR SPANISH Written Responde Guide - GuĂa de respuesta escrita
La siguiente guĂa es para que los estudiantes sigan un proceso coherente al responder la pregunta de ensayo que encontrarán en su examen estatal. // The following guide is to help students follow a consistent process when answering the essay question they will encounter on their state exam.
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3rd - 6th
Writing Prompt Pack Expository Essay Advantages & Disadvantages of Online School
In this easy-prep expository writing assignment, students will analyze texts that discuss a trending method for delivering education: online schools. They will then write an essay using the expository text structure of compare/contrast after reading those articles. If your state requires students to synthesize from multiple sources for state testing, then this prompt pack meets that requirement. Suggestions for teaching: You could use this as a cold writing task for students. Another idea is
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Explanatory Writing Complete Unit, Bundle
SPANISH - Valentine's Day-Themed GUSTAR ACTIVITIES
This is an excellent and engaging Valentine's Day-themed GUSTAR activity. This is a great set of worksheets to use during the month of February while mastering GUSTAR. The focus of these activities is on students knowing when to use the singular or plural forms of GUSTAR. Included in this packet is:Section 1: 15 fill in the blank Spanish Valentine-themed sentences. Students will write the current singular or plural form of GUSTAR for each. Example: Me _______ comprar las cajas de chocolate
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Not Grade Specific
Writing Prompt Pack, Expository Essay Causes & Effects of Tech Waste
In this easy-prep expository writing assignment, students will read and analyze articles that discuss a growing problem with technology development: tech waste. They will then write an essay using the expository text structure of cause and effect after reading those articles. If your state requires students to synthesize from multiple sources for state testing, then this prompt pack meets that requirement. Suggestions for teaching: You could use this as a cold writing task for students. Anoth
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Writing Curriculum, Narrative, Explanatory, Argumentative, Research BUNDLE
An Introduction to the Roaring 20s (The 1920s)
This activity is designed to introduce students to the 1920s/period following World War I. In this two day assignment students will be exploring an article along with a crash course episode and a mini-movie. Next, students will be composing summaries about 8 specific topics from the 1920s using embedded links to a reading and information on each of the topics. This is a great virtual or distance learning activity as well as a quiet in-class activity to provide students with substantial inform
Grades:
8th - 11th
Reading Comprehension Questions for Mexikid by Pedro Martin
These reading comprehension questions are designed to deepen students' understanding of the text as well as to help them make personal connections to it. This is a very humorous book, so there are several questions regarding hyperbole and irony. It is also a graphic novel, so several questions invite students to interact with the images. It includes short answer questions and a menu of response to text assignments. Answer key included.
Grades:
4th - 7th
TEN DAYS IN A MAD HOUSE: By Nellie Bly, Chapter Comprehension Questions Packet
As students read each shocking chapter of Nellie Bly's secret trip to Blackwell Island's Insane Asylum in Ten Days in a Mad House, have them answer comprehension questions that lead them to a deeper appreciation of what she risked to help these unfortunate women of her time. The focus is on helping students notice the main ideas in each section and review language arts skills as they follow her inside this hellish prison.I'd love to hear how this product worked for you. Leave a review and check
Grades:
7th - 12th
Reach for the Moon - The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
This package was created for my 5th grade homeschooler to go along with the book, Reach for the Moon - The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson. I would say that this would work for students from 4th- 8th grade. The package has some of the harder vocabulary in each chapter to help understanding. It also includes a mix of questions both short answer direct from the book and critical thinking questions on why Katherine writes the way she does.At the end includes the answer key.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Hidden Codes in African-American Spiritual Songs
If you need a great resource for African-American History Month, or a sub plan for your music class that any sub can teach, this is a great worksheet. You can easily supplement it by adding listening resources of some spirituals which mention the codes listed in the text.
Grades:
6th - 9th
A Day In My Life Writing Assignment
"A Day in My Life" Writing Assignment Bundle - Engage & Reflect!Description:✏️ Engage Your Students with Real-Life Writing! Discover our "A Day in My Life" Writing Assignment Bundle, a comprehensive and engaging package designed to inspire creativity and reflection in your students! Perfect for middle and high school English classes, this bundle offers a unique approach to autobiographical writing, making it ideal for educators seeking to captivate students who are less academically inclined
Grades:
9th - 12th
Halloween Charity Event Challenge!
Everything you need to get students working on this Week-long Charity Event Assignment.This assignment can be used to teach budgeting, organization, charitable giving, group collaboration, and more! However, it also provides EVERYTHING you need to actually organize a Halloween themed Charity Fundraiser that gives students the autonomy to run their own activities.Included is a 10 page work packet, with all instruction, planning pages, brainstorm sections, rubric, and reflection questions included
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Canadian Black History Reading Comprehension
This Canadian Black History Read and Answer activity is designed to engage students in active reading and comprehension practice while learning about Black history in Canada.Activity Overview:Reading Material: Provide students with the text detailing various aspects of Black history in Canada, including significant events, key figures, and societal contributions.Reading Comprehension Questions: Accompany the reading material with a set of comprehension questions that prompt students to demonstra
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in:Â Holiday Activity Bundle
The Scarlet Letter Research Paper/Rubric
Includes essay prompt, three research paper topic choices, and checklist rubric
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â The Scarlet Letter UNIT BUNDLE
TED Talk: Emergency Medicine for Our Climate Fever- Kelly Wanser
Engage your high school or college students in a thought-provoking exploration of climate science with this comprehensive set of discussion questions based on the TED Talk 'Accidental Climate Change Experiments' by the speaker. This TED Talk discusses the unintentional climate experiments humans are conducting and explores potential solutions, including marine cloud brightening and stratospheric aerosol injection. The questions in this assignment will challenge students to think critically about
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
30 minute easy Informational Essay 3 point thesis quick practice Taylor Swift
6th Grade Reading Rockstars Presents 30 minute Easy Essay ConstructionDo your students need extra practice writing, but you can’t find the time to provide them with additional opportunities? 30 minute Easy Essay Construction provides quick practice, while most importantly, making the connection between the thesis, body paragraphs and conclusion.Check the link below for the step-by-step PowerPoint that walks you through how to use these products!https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/30-minu
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â 30-minute Easy Informational essay- Taylor Swift/Disney/Weird Schools
Expository Writing Packet- EDITABLE
This packet is intended for grades 4-6. It walks students through the process of writing a 5 paragraph expository essay. It simplifies the process to help students. This packet also includes 3 rubrics to use for peer edits, self edits, and teacher grading.This file is editable, so feel free to make changes to address the needs of your students!
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Essay Packets Bundle- EDITABLE
Text Dependent Essay Bundle- Informational/Expository
This text text dependent writing set includes 2 passage sets with expository writing prompts. Each passage set has three short sources, and a sample essay that could be used as a model for students.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Vivo movie in Spanish (Cuba, adjectives, un par sin par song).
Vivo movie in Spanish (Cuba, character adjectives, un par sin par song).Its a printed activity that can be used to talk about Hispanic countries. The main setting of the story is Cuba, they have to write facts about that country such as: monuments, currency, food, touristic places, costumes, traditions, etc.One of the most popular songs for the movie is "par sin par" (One of a kind song). They have to listen to the song and fill the blanks. There are two options, the one is for more native speak
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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