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Critical thinking Common Core CCRA.SL.1 resources
Crime Scene Activity: Analyzing Primary and Secondary Source Evidence
“The Case of the Student Teacher Gone Missing” is an activity that asks students to solve a crime based on their analysis of evidence. First students must classify the twelve pieces of evidence as primary or secondary source evidence. Then students must decide which type of evidence they will use: primary or secondary, and explain why. Finally, students will analyze each piece of relevant evidence to draw conclusion about who the guilty teacher might be. You can use the case as is or personalize
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6th - 8th
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ELA Escape Room - Escape the School Reading Comprehension Activities
Are you looking for an activity that is so much fun students won't even notice they're learning? Here you go! Use this escape room as an end-of-year team-building activity or ANY time you want to strengthen students' reading comprehension skills, provide figurative language practice, and hone their critical thinking and problem solving skills.This engaging breakout is immersive and fun! Your students are trapped in school by a giant who thinks they are way too clever. They will be there forever.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Escape Room: School, Forest, and Planet
The Greatest Showman Movie Guide | Questions | Google Form (PG - 2017)
The Greatest Showman Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2017) will challenge students to disregard society's stereotypes and appreciate the uniqueness in all of us. Encourage students to think about the life lessons they can learn from P.T. Barnum's amazing story. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 15 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than j
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Special Requested Custom Movie Guide Bundle | 10 Movie Guides | SAVE 35%
Hidden Figures Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG - 2016)
This Hidden Figures Movie Guide challenges students to think critically about themes like equality, courage, and the importance of acknowledging hidden contributions. Explore the lives of Katherine, Mary, and Dorothy as they battle racial and gender biases to contribute to NASA's success. Engage in conversations about how these women demonstrated extraordinary courage, dignity, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Consider how they served as unsung heroes in NASA’s history, opening up disc
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7th - 12th
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Escape Room Context Clues and Inferences for Middle School English
This creative escape room adventure is a well-organized context clue breakout with a fun sci-fi twist! Your students are visiting relatives on the planet Nonsensica, but their only map home to Earth has been torn to shreds. They'll have to stay forever...unless they can work in teams to solve a series of FUN context clue and inference challenges!*This unit was updated on 2/26/20. We made it even faster and easier to set up! We also added photo props and an early finisher coloring page.What have
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Escape Room: School, Forest, and Planet
Wonder Movie Guide | Film Questions | Worksheet | (PG - 2017)
This Wonder Movie Guide challenges students to get in touch with their empathetic and sympathetic nature by analyzing the stories within this incredible film. This resource will help students implement the real life lessons that Wonder has to offer. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 14 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students t
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: DIFFERENTIATED Wonder Movie Guide Bundle | SAVE 25%
12 Angry Men Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (NR - 1957)
12 Angry Men Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (NR - 1957) guides students through this classic, gripping and engaging film that is still relevant today. Challenge your students to really connect with the characters in this film by thinking critically about each thought-provoking questions on the movie guide. Students can learn life lessons from the film about prejudice, logic, and being open-minded.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this mov
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8th - 12th
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Remember the Titans Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slide (PG-2000)
Remember the Titans Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 2000) challenges students to think critically about this classic, inspiring story about breaking down barriers. Explore how Coach Boone unites his players and teaches them how to work as a team, protect and respect each other. This is a great film to teach your students how to see past physical appearance and see people for their character.★You're In Good Hands★Although this movie guide doesn't have many ratings yet,
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Special Requested Custom Movie Guide Bundle | 10 Movie Guides | SAVE 35%
End of Year Escape Room Reading, Writing, & Following Directions
This FUN, EASY TO USE breakout activity is perfect to use before any vacation or at the end of the year! WHAT IS THE BACK STORY FOR THIS ESCAPE ROOM?Your kids arrive at camp and it doesn't exactly look like it does in the brochure. In fact, it is an awful wreck of a place! Luckily, the greatest counselor in the world is willing to secretly help them escape to the camp across the lake, which is the camp of their dreams! With every challenge they complete, kids will earn the parts to the vehicle t
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5th - 8th
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Dead Poets Society Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form (PG - 1989)
This Dead Poets Society Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (PG - 1989) encourages students to think critically. Analyze Neil's relationship with his father and discuss the possible factors that influenced his suicide and who the school makes the 'scapegoat'. Explore Mr. Keating's teaching philosophy, how he inspires his students, and how he brought Todd out of his shell.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for yo
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7th - 12th
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Halloween Digital Breakout Tricks or Treats! | Halloween Escape Room
While out trick-or-treating, you and your friends stumble upon an old abandoned mansion. The mansion looks like a black silhouette against the light of the full moon. Feeling daring, you and your friends approach the three-story mansion and see spider webs glistening in the moonlight. Laughing nervously, you decide to knock on the door to trick-or-treat. Much to your surprise, your knocking pushes the door open and it creaks loudly. You and your friends peek your heads in to look around in the d
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4th - 10th
Movie Guide made for Inside Out | EQ | Social Learning (PG - 2015)
This Inside Out Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2015) is a must have if you are showing this movie in class. Challenge your students to think about how their emotions affect their behavior. Discover the hidden gems and important life lessons in this film!Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 13 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: DIFFERENTIATED Movie Guide Bundle made for Inside Out | SAVE OVER 25%
The Outsiders Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG13 - 1983)
The Outsiders Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 1983) challenges students to analyze this classic movie that delves into the issues of stereotypes and how to get along with your family and community. Explore the underlying reason why the Greasers and the Socs are constantly at odds and why Ponyboy's hair is more than just hair.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 13 high-level, sh
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8th - 12th
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To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides
To Kill a Mockingbird Movie Guide challenges students to think critically about the plethora of important concepts in this classic movie based on Harper Lee's novel. Explore Atticus Finch's ideals and watch as the plot helps students develop sympathy.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 14 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students
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7th - 12th
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Holes Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (PG - 2003)
This Holes Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (PG - 2003) challenges students to get the most out of this elementary school favorite. Explore the decisions that Stanley/Caveman and Zero/Hector make throughout the film and Stanley's family curse. Finally, ask students to come up with their own rules for camp Greenlake that would actually help rehabilitate kids who had made bad choices in their lives.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this mov
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Custom After School Program Movie Guide Bundle - SAVE over 35%
The Truman Show Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (PG - 1998)
The Truman Show Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (PG - 1998) helps students analyze the concept of reality. Challenge students to put themselves in Christof's shoes and persuade Truman with a monologue to stay in Seahaven. Discuss and evaluate the the contrasting views Christof and Sylvia have on Truman's life situation. Finally, explore your students' creativity by writing the synopsis of a sequel to the Truman Show that describes what Truman's life might look like after leaving the
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Special Requested Custom Movie Guide Bundle | 10 Movie Guides | SAVE 35%
Introduction to Growth Mindset (Digital & Print)
This versatile DIGITAL or PRINT package is everything you need to empower your students with the skills of Growth Mindset!It includes two rigorous and resuable lessons:Lesson 1: Introduce the concept of Growth Mindset in a ‘ready to teach’ Google Slide or PowerPoint with accompanying student work-pack and videos. Lesson 2: A Growth Mindset poster creation task with a student scaffold and editable exemplar.Also available as part of the Back To School: Middle School BUNDLE.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Back to Middle School Digital and Print BUNDLE
Back to School Escape Room - Growth Mindset & Team Building
This Back to School Escape Room is designed specifically for middle school! There are even FOUR possible solutions, so you won't have to worry about "leaked" info. if you have multiple classes!The escape room adventure begins when YOU- the most awesome teacher in the history of the world- plan a back to school field trip! Your goal is to work on team building and following directions while your kids learn about sailing an old ship, but things go amiss when a certain sea god gets involved. In ord
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6th - 8th
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The Great Gatsby Movie Viewing Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013)
This 2013 version of The Great Gatsby is a must view after students have read the famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Challenge your students to create their own meaning of this eventful tale, set in the 1920s, by connecting them to their own experiences and ideas. Prompt students to discuss the strengths and weaknesses that make Gatsby such a fascinating character. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resourc
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9th - 12th
Socratic Seminar/Fishbowl Discussion Planning, Tracker, & Reflection
Socratic Seminar/Fishbowl Discussion Planning, Tracker, & ReflectionTo hold a successful Socratic Seminar, Fishbowl Discussion or any kind of structured classroom dialogue, planning ahead is key, especially for your students who are reluctant speakers. This resource provides planning materials so that your students are prepared for the discussion, tracking materials so that your students are active listeners during the discussion, and reflection materials so that students can identify areas
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6th - 12th
Halloween Activity ESCAPE ROOM: Escape the Haunted House
This spooktacular Halloween adventure begins when your students receive a mysterious invitation to a local haunted house. Once there, they will find out they cannot leave until they use their "smart kid brains" to help their hosts solve a ghastly ghost mystery.The fun will begin with a spooky PowerPoint Show/Film. Then, using critical thinking, problem-solving, and reading comprehension, kids will have to follow directions carefully. They will complete creative CHARACTERIZATION, OBSERVATION, and
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: HOLIDAY ESCAPE ROOM BUNDLE: Snow Globe, Valentine's Day, & Halloween
Hamilton Movie (Broadway Musical) Guide | Questions | Google Class (PG13 - 2020)
This Hamilton Movie Guide accompanies the live recording of the popular Broadway Musical released by Disney Plus July 2020. Challenge students to connect with the vibrant characters, their decisions and relationships. Explore the meaning and rhyming structure of lyrics, compare Burr and Hamilton as their roller coaster of a relationship unfolds, and connect the ten duel commandments with how disputes are handled in today's society. Identify character mantras throughout the film, analyze Eliza's
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: School Site License (1 SSL) Music Class Movie Guide Bundle | For Admin
The Pursuit of Happyness Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2006)
The Pursuit of Happyness Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (PG13 - 2006) asks students to put themselves in Chris Gardner's shoes and learn from the adversity he faces in life. Explore the meaning of Thomas Jefferson's words in the Declaration of Independence and challenge students to learn the entrepreneurial lessons from his bone density scanner business. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. T
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8th - 12th
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Escape Room Break Out Box Game, Macbeth
Get ready to dive into an exciting escape-room style adventure with this break-out game designed to follow a reading of Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth with secondary students! From the most reluctant learner to the most advanced, all of your students will be 100% engaged in solving the clues in this interactive lock box game for reviewing drama. Plus, you'll be on the cutting edge with this educational teaching trend that will be exciting and purposeful in classrooms for years to come! In
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