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Middle school The New Year writing-essays resources for GATE
Lunar New Year 2024 | Year of the DRAGON Reading Comprehension | Spring Festival
Chinese New Year in 2024 starts on Saturday, February 10th!It’s the Year of the DRAGON!Did you know that the Chinese believe that people born in the Year of the DRAGON are strong, tenacious, and ambitious? Do you know what the lucky colors and numbers are for people born during the Year of the DRAGON?Find out more by close-reading interesting text all about the Year of the DRAGON.Create a Cool DRAGON Collage, perfect for a 2024 Year of the DRAGON Bulletin Board!*** This resource has been updated
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4th - 7th
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STEM STEAM Challenge: January New Year's Ball Edition
Watching the ball drop was easy. Getting it to balance up high...now that's tough! Help your students to start the new year right with this January STEM challenge!
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2-5)
-- Open-ended writing page for follow-up or related activities (differentiate
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2nd - 6th
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Descriptive Writing Unit - Low-Prep Lesson Plans, Prompts, Sensory Word Lists
This descriptive writing mini unit is super quick to teach and will improve your students' descriptive writing instantly with descriptive writing prompts, sensory word lists, and more! It's got an engaging descriptive writing lesson plan that will launch your students into fabulous descriptive writing so they show, not tell, in addition to other resources you'll return to again and again. In this descriptive writing mini unit, you'll find graphic organizers that will support all learners, with t
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Essay Template aligned with Lucy Calkins Boxes and Bullets
Students can use this template to plan and organize their essays for Informative, Persuasive, and Expository essays.
It includes Sentence Starters and Language Frames and lined paper to start their essays on.
The C_ O_ P_ S_ S_ is a checklist for students to check their writing for Capitalization, Organization, Punctuation, Spelling, and Sentence structure.
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4th - 8th
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What Problem Will You Solve: A Critical Thinking and Writing Activity
So often, we ask students what they want to be when they grow up but let's shift the mindset. Instead, pose the question of, "What problem will you solve?" This project encourages students to think both critically and globally to help solve issues in our world today. Included in this product are multiple ways for students to brainstorm problems, vocabulary, and processes. There is also draft and final publishing paper that can be used to write a culminating essay.This is a great beginning OR
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Bundle: Monthly Writing Projects for Upper Elementary
January Brain Teasers & Challenge Puzzles | Boom Cards | Digital &Print
Are you looking to engage and differentiate for your:early finishers?gifted and talented students?students who just love a challenge?Then this product is perfect for you! It includes 20 fun and challenging brain teaser puzzles of all types. My students have LOVED solving these puzzles as a reward for completing their other work. I LOVE that they are self-checking which frees me up to help the students who need it.★★★★ Preview this deck in action here ★★★★It includes 20 varied January-themed Bo
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3rd - 8th
The Three Questions - A Literacy Study
Tired of beginning the New Year with the same assignment? "The
Three Questions" by John Muth (based on a story by Leo Tolstoy) is your answer. In this thoughtful story a boy seeks to find the answer to three simple questions on his journey to discover how to become a good person. This 3rd -6th grade Common Core aligned literacy unit includes: story elements, grammar, language arts, sequencing, writing both opinion and personal narratives, character studies, character development, comprehension,
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3rd - 6th
Writing Prompts MYSTERIES ... Tips Rubrics Checklists ... Grades 4-5-6
MYSTERY Themed Creative Writing PromptsVocabulary, Guidelines, Tips for Writing, Rubrics, Checklist for Students, Word Banks 25 prompts, photographs, elements . . . and more Grades 4-5-6 WRITING PROMPTS: for Mysteries . . . NO PREP . . . WRITING . . .FREEBIE . . . Four MYSTERY Writing Prompts in the Preview. . . FREE "Always something EXTRA" to help TEACH / REVIEW / PRACTICE skills in FUN ways.⭐ Click to follow TEACHING STUFF PLACE for updates and FREEBIES. ⭐*** Writing Prompts Buyers’ comm
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4th - 8th
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Black Duck by Janet Taylor Lisle Literature Study
This literature study has it all to challenge readers! With a focus on setting, stagnant vs. dynamic characters, symbolism, personal values and debate, this study will keep students thinking long after they finish the book! Included:Lesson PlansPre-Reading Research on 1920s and ProhibitionCharacter Grid (mathematics integration)Short Answer Chapter QuestionsRating Scales (rate by opinion and justify)Choose Two (student choice for response)Discussion Cards Blank and with QuestionsAgree/Disagree
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5th - 7th
ZENTANGLE ACTIVITY One Word Name Doodle Line Art Social Emotional Learning SEL
Easily integrate art and creation into your classroom routine using just ONE WORD with this One Word Zentangle Art Activity. It includes everything you need to easily walk students through the process of creating their own One Word Zentangle Art. Using just one word, practice and learn about the following art principles and elements of design: balance, contrast, pattern, rhythm, repetition, movement, unity, line, shape, color, value. What is Zentangle? Zentangle is a miniature abstract work of a
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Essay Assignment: Who am I, Really?
This is a free-standing essay assignment OR is part of the larger "Search for Self" unit. This essay assignment asks students to consider who they are. There is a brief self-exploration exercise to help students understand themselves better. Material from Les Miserables, Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, and the Six Steps in Search for Self are condensed as part of the self-exploration exercise.
The material includes information for the teacher, the self-exploration exercis
NEW YEAR NEW ME MASK | Past and Future Self Character Analysis SEL Art Activity
Help students reflect and set goals with this no-prep, easy-to-use New Year New Me Mask Art SEL Project! This activity allows students to reflect on things and character traits they'd like to change from their past as well as goals they'd like to accomplish in their future. Sheets are included for students to create the mask about themselves OR a character from a story or novel. They will then create a mask that represents their past and future self (or character)! They can either color a paper
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Argumentative Essay Brainstorm Outline - College Prep
Many students have difficulty writing an argumentative essay... and this document is the perfect solution!
It doubles as a brainstorming/outline worksheet, and requires students to provide both evidence to support their claim as well as analysis of the evidence they choose.
Furthermore, it requires one of the most important components of an argumentative essay that students often forget or ignore... counter-argument.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Middle School Logic Puzzles, New Years Logic Puzzles, Winter, January Activities
Middle School Logic Puzzles for the New Year. Perfect no-prep January activity for this winter!Are you ready to kick off the new year with a blast of fun and engaging learning? Look no further! Our New Year Logic Puzzles bring the excitement of TikTok and the thrill of video games right into your middle school classroom. Designed for students to relish, these puzzles are a fantastic way to jumpstart their brains after a long winter break.No Prep, All Play: Teachers, we understand the value of yo
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5th - 8th
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Black History Month Middle School Logic Puzzles, Martin Luther King, 4 Puzzles
Celebrate Black History Month with this Middle School Logic Puzzle Bundle for January! This Logic Puzzle Activity Bundle is great for the 2024 New Year and celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King with fun and brain-teasing activities that align with middle school interests.Gear up for the post-winter break excitement with our specially curated bundle designed to challenge and engage your middle school students in the world of logic and critical thinking. This Zero-Prep Logic Puzzle Bundle is the perfe
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5th - 8th
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NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS TWO VOICE POETRY Past Future Self Character Traits
Help students reflect and set goals with this no-prep, easy-to-use Past & Future Two Voice Poetry Unit. In it, students will use poetry to deeply analyze and write about their past and future character and personality traits. Two templates are included for a student to write about themselves OR a character (fictional or historical) in a book, novel, or story they are reading. This would make a wonderful Back to School or New Year's Resolution activity that integrates SEL (Social-Emotional Le
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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The Metamorphosis Exam
Here's a fully editable and in-depth 50-question test with essay prompt on Franz Kafka's surrealistic classic "The Metamorphosis" and art styles connected to his era. The multiple choice questions focus primarily on symbolism, irony, surrealism, archetype and themes. A solid wrap-up to a most profound novella.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Lesson Plan & PPT Package Explaining Hero vs Villain Protagonist vs Antagonist
This is a two-part package -- a Power Point presentation and a lesson plan. The PPT is available separately by the same name.
This 14-slide Power Point presentation presents hero, villain, protagonist, and antagonist. It explains the shift from using the terms "hero" and "villain" to the more contemporary "protagonist" and "antagonist." The presentation also uses Greek and early English root words to explain how the terms "protagonist" and "antagonist" evolved.
The fourteen slides include 1
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
New Years 2024 Logic Puzzle for Upper Elementary and Middle School, GATE
New Year Logic Puzzle for Upper Elementary and Middle School. These 2024 New Year Logic Puzzles are perfect for the New Year. No-prep January activity for this winter! Exactly what your students need to eliminate post winter break brain fog! Great for bell ringers, early finishers, enrichment, or GATE classes!Are you ready to kick off the new year with a blast of fun and engaging learning? Look no further! Our New Year Logic Puzzles bring the excitement of 2024 to the classroom with celebrations
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3rd - 7th
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New Years 2024 Reading Comprehension |Literacy Centers | New Years Resolutions
These New Year's activities will help your students learn more about New Year's traditions, reflect on 2023, and start thinking about goals and things they would like to change in the 2024 NEW YEAR!These resources will make a great addition to your home packet over WINTER Break or they are great for welcoming back students in the New Year!Please check out the PREVIEWS for all the details as to what is included.By purchasing this BUNDLE, you are saving 20% off each individual resource!You can sav
Grades:
4th - 8th
Text Dependent Analysis Bingo! RACES Review
This is a fun way to review TDAs! Students will play BINGO using everything they have learned about TDA terminologyTDA structureTDA processThis resource includes 5 different BINGO cards BINGO call out listI hope you and your students enjoy this review game as much as mine did!
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3rd - 8th
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Chinese Lunar New Year 2024: LUCKY DRAGON Coloring Pages | Art Activity Craft
New LUCKY DRAGON Coloring Pages for 2024 Chinese Lunar New Year holiday - Year of the DRAGON! NO PREP Art craft activity for all grades pre-k, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10, 11th, 12th!*Please open Preview to take a close up look of the product.Looking for unique craft activities to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year with your students? Here are our recommendations: RED LUCKY ENVELOPE Chinese Lunar New Year 2024 Craft Activity|Year of the DragonBUILD A LANTERN Craft
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PreK - 12th
Back to School Essay Writing (Opinion, Informative, and Narrative Prompts)
This packet includes 45 pages of essay writing practice for students for the months of August and September. There is an essay menu for the month with 20 prompts total (4 informative, 4 opinion, 4 narrative, and 4 research prompts). For August and September, the topics focus on end of summer and back to school. The menu gives students the element of choice and allows for student engagement.
Post the menu in your classroom or in a center to let students choose. Have them do one essay a month o
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3rd - 6th
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2024 Word of the Year - Set Your New Year's Intention by Creating a 3D Cube
Welcome your students back from winter break and get back on the right track with a quick activity to reset intentions for the new year. This activity will allow your students to reflect on the past year and create a clear intention for the new year by choosing one important word. 36 example words, 18 words with definitions, and one complete example are provided to scaffold this task for students having difficulty. The activity concludes by creating a small 3D cube (approximately 2.5" x 2.5") th
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2nd - 6th
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