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Middle school critical thinking writing-essays resources for parents
Student Self Reflection & Evaluation | Conferences & Report Cards
This student self reflection resource is an excellent way for your students to evaluate their learning to share during student led and parent teacher conferences. It can be used for any reporting period to converse with your students about their successes and ways in which they can improve. The activity can be used for in person instruction as well as assigned digitally to share in an online portfolio.May be used as a printable resource or assigned on Google Classroom with your students.Resourc
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4th - 8th
High School reading comprehension, Socratic Seminar, Annotation, ela High School
High School reading comprehension, Socratic Seminar, Annotation, ela High SchoolReady to revolutionize the way your students learn? Tired of battling plagiarism and quick-fix essay generators like ChatGPT? We've got the solution!Introducing innovative Socratic Seminar, Annotation, and Visual Essay tools - designed specifically for ELA middle and high school students.⭐Reduce cheating and plagiarism⭐Spend less time marking essays and more time giving helpful feedback⭐Capture students’ ideas more e
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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THE COMPLETE MAUS | MAUS I & II BUNDLE | TEACHER NOTES, TEST, GRAPHIC NOVEL
THE COMPLETE MAUS | MAUS I & II BUNDLE | TEACHER NOTES, TEST, GRAPHIC NOVELWhat teachers are saying:My students LOVED doing the project ideas that were in this resource. I also really appreciated the tests as they were all around engaging and asked questions that had a variety of Bloom's Taxonomy associated with them. One of the best resources I have found for these novels. Thank you so much!PRINT AND DIGITAL!❤️❤️THIS BUNDLED PRODUCT ON MAUS I AND II IS DISCOUNTED BY OVER 20%! ❤️❤️I teach Ma
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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FLASH Writing and Revising : Writing Self-Check , Highlight Essays , Formula
Provide scaffolding and improve your students' writing with one simple handout. This writing guide will help students get started on their first draft and provide them with an effective self-checking system. Everything is editable to fit your needs and you will get:⭐ A color-coded self-checking guide⭐A FLASH formula writing guide⭐Two color-coded examples (one for 7-12 and one for lower grades or striving writers)⚠️ But before you proceed, stop to take a took at my entire Fast and Focused Feedbac
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7th - 10th
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Growth Mindset Information Letters for Parents: Send Home Notes
Growth Mindset Letters for Parents: 33 Weekly Informational NotesGrowth Mindset Information for Parents: This growth mindset notes for parents pack is perfect for teachers who want to help parents understand growth mindset concepts. In addition to 33 half-page notes that can be sent home throughout the year, you will find two pages of information to send home right at the beginning of the year (or the beginning of your growth mindset instruction). These pages give parents a firm foundation fo
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2nd - 10th
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MAUS | Teacher notes, activities, tests, answers, Google Slides, Forms, Creative
MAUS | Teacher notes, activities, tests, answers, Google Slides, Forms, Creative Ideas for the High School Classroom 200 PAGES and 63 SLIDES! When it comes to Holocaust literature, there are few books that can compare to Maus. Written and illustrated by Art Spiegelman, Maus tells the story of Spiegelman's parents and their experiences during the Holocaust. The book is unique which helps to bring the story to life in a way that few other books can. Maus is an excellent choice for high school stud
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Conference Letter for Student Self-Evaluation to Parents CCSS Grades 3-6
This Student-to-Parent Conference Letter transforms communication, ensuring that crucial information is conveyed effectively and efficiently. By involving students in the conversation, it promotes accountability and enriches the conference experience.Key Features of This Resource:Student Self-Evaluation: Students assess their academic journey and set future goals.Streamlined Communication: Creates a clear, direct dialogue between teachers, students, and parents.Collaborative Approach: Designed f
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3rd - 6th
Note-Taking Strategy -- CORNELL -- Training for Middle and High School Students
Introduction to Resource:The intent of this resource is for you, as an educator, to be able to utilize it as a year-long teaching tool when teaching and reinforcing one of the most important life skills one can attain and master – the ability to take notes and be able to utilize the notes in a fashion that strengthens one’s knowledge and skills in general. The resource is 82 pages long but does NOT have to be implemented in its entirety; but rather in small more “digestible” chunks of informatio
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Holocaust, activity for Night by Elie Wiesel, textual analysis, writing prompts
Pre-reading activity for Night by Elie Wiesel, analysis HOPE, DESPAIR AND MEMORY This is one part of a larger lesson on Elie Wiesel. There are some common elements between the two, but my second product goes beyond the scope of this product, so if you like what you see here please have a look at the following: ❤️❤️Elie Wiesel: Hope, Despair and Memory ❤️❤️This is a self-contained product on textual analysis; everything you need is here. This product focuses on a small section of the Nobel Peace
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
LEGO Challenge STEAM STEM Activites
Are you looking to enhance your child's engineering skills? I have just made it easy for you! I have researched and created 20 different activities that can be used with LEGOs or Duplos. The activities are varied to get your little one interested in building.
*This listing is for the digital download of 20 activity tags (PDF document). Print them on Avery 8160 labels. Place the labels on tags, index cards or in a notebook for easy reference!
Age: Toddler to Middle School
Skill: Building, Engi
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PreK - 6th
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MAUS I by Art Spiegelman, test, questions, teacher notes, Digital & Print
MAUS I by Art Spiegelman, test, questions, teacher notes, Digital & PrintThere are few books that can match Maus for its emotional power and intellectual depth. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Holocaust and its impact on humanity.Students enjoy the graphic novel format and seem very engaged with the material.THIS IS PART OF A BUNDLE:MAUS I & II GROWING BUNDLEINCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT ON MAUS I ARE THE FOLLOWING:⭐ THIS PRODUCT ASSISTS IN DIFFERENTIATION OF INSTRUCT
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Family Emergency Plan Trifold Disaster Preparedness (NOT editable)
Welcome to My Coastal Classroom!After the recent hurricanes trampled my area and other areas of the US, I wanted some kind of plan for my students to complete with their families. It's crucial for everyone in your family to be prepared. Here's a way for parents and kids to talk to each other and communicate the best ways to be ready!Included in this trifold are spaces to discuss:-hurricane information in a KWL-type format-survival kits-emergency contacts-5 important items students would want t
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2nd - 12th, Staff
MAUS II | test, questions, teacher notes, creative project, digital, Google Form
MAUS II | test, questions, teacher notes, creative project, digital, Google FormsI have taught Maus as part of one of my University courses for several years. I find that students discover Maus to be very accessible and are eager to share their thoughts regarding this difficult subject matter and the medium used to convey these ideas. This is part of a bundle:• THE COMPLETE MAUS | MAUS I & II BUNDLE | INTERACTIVE LEARNING MAUSINCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT ON MAUS II ARE THE FOLLOWING:⚫ 14 pages
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Halloween Social Situation Cards and Problem Solving
The holidays can bring up some different social situations and they may be difficult for teenagers with autism or special needs to understand. These social situation cards are perfect to bring up some hard topics to discuss ahead of time to help keep children safe during Halloween.
This PDF includes 27 social situation cards to bring up social situations that may occur during Halloween season. These questions can be perfect for middle school and high school kids to talk about the different sit
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5th - 12th
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Synectics Questions for Get to Know You / Back to School / Critical Thinking
Synectics questions take two unlike items and put them into a question of comparison in a unusual way. These are then discussed, with all answers being okay as long as you have a reason to back up your point of view.Perfect for discussions in pairs, morning meetings, circle time, back to school get to know you activities, centers, creative writing opinion prompts, chalk talk, debate preparation and more.Easy for all students to participate in because there's no one "right" answer. They're a type
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Anh Thư's Big Book
Phòng tranh của ngành Sư phạm Tin học
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Dieu Dang's Big Book
Phòng tranh của ngành Sư phạm Tin học
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Daily Learning Reflections: Digital and Printable
This easy-to-use reflection tool has been recently updated for distance learning: Now includes editable Google and PowerPoint slides, plus a home screen for easy navigation. Daily Learning Reflections includes 20 reflection pages to be used with parents or peers. Also included: A journal cover page and a poster. Each reflection page is designed to be used twice. In class after a lesson, at the end of the day, or for homework. And again later to process learning further by discussing it with a pa
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2nd - 9th
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Critical Thinking HS ELA, Second Amendment, Gun Control, Argumentative Passages
Critical Thinking HS ELA, Second Amendment, Gun Control, Argumentative PassagesNY State Rifle and Pistol Ass., Inc., et al. v. Bruen (2022)Do you want to help your students understand one of the most contentious topics facing us today?The Second Amendment is a hot topic, and teachers must be prepared to discuss it in the classroom. With the recent Supreme Court ruling on gun ownership, it’s now more important than ever to give your students access to accurate and up-to-date information that they
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Editable Parent Letter for Genius Hour
This editable, ONE PAGE parent letter describes Genius Hour and its benefits. The letter was designed to use with our Google Site, but make changes as needed. No need to download any fonts!
There are letters 4 of the same letter using the headers "Genius Hour," "20% Time," "Passion Projects," and "Personalized Learning" at the top of each letter. If you call it something else, and would like me to make a header for you, please just leave a comment on our blog or message me.
Thanks, and enjoy
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3rd - 6th
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Annotation Guide, ELL and ESL students, reading comprehension, visual learners
Annotation Guide, ELL and ESL students, reading comprehension, visual learners Introducing a powerful tool that combines visual and written elements, perfect for enhancing language learning for ELL and ESL students.My essay alternatives reduce cheating and plagiarism while providing a more creative assessment approach. Plus, they do not require huge amounts of marking – so it’s easy for teachers to manage their workload during busy periods like the end of the semester. • Reduce cheating and plag
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Brain Bender Devotions Bundle
Brain Bender Devotions give kids an opportunity to learn God's Word in a totally new way! If you're looking for an idea to get your kids more engaged in a conversation about Biblical ideas, check out these devotions. These brain benders challenge their critical thinking skills while helping them understand Jesus more.Try a FREE SAMPLE and get the whole bundle of 10 Brain Bender Devotions for a discounted rate at my website: www.HisArrowsmith.com.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Show, Don't Tell Sorting Game
**Updated April 2015 with new fonts and smaller boxes**
After teaching a lesson on writing and "Showing, Without Telling," have students complete this sorting game. It will reinforce the concepts being taught in your lesson, as well as promote mastery of the topic. Just print on cardstock, laminate, enjoy! Students can also complete the included recording sheet and independent practice sheets!
Students can use this activity in groups, during a center, or independently!
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2nd - 8th
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Earth Day Games, Classroom Activities, Save the Planet, Spring Mother Worksheet
Earth Day Games Bundle for Adults & KidsCelebrate the beauty of our planet and inspire eco-consciousness with our Earth Day Games Bundle! Perfect for Earth Day parties, classroom activities, or family gatherings, this comprehensive bundle includes 15 engaging games designed to educate, entertain, and promote environmental stewardship. From trivia challenges to creative puzzles, there's something for everyone in this exciting collection.Key Features:Educational and entertaining games for all
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1st - 12th, Staff
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