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High school english language arts resources for Google Apps and for Montessori
Virtual Locker Getting To Know You Activity
The Virtual Locker was created in Google Slides. You will be able to assign the activity to your students in Google Classroom, Schoology, or other platform, by giving them the link to your copy. This is by far my favorite activity for the first week of school and at the change of semesters. If you are wondering what to do during your first days with your students...you are in the right place! This activity will allow your students to get a glimpse of their teacher and his/her favorite things. E
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3rd - 12th, Staff
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Seminar Key - How to Chart a Socratic Seminar as a Teacher
As a teacher, you will be participating very little (if at all) in Socratic Seminar. Instead, you will be filling out this key to chart the discussion. This resource gives you a reproducible key, an example of an A+ seminar in key form, and includes instructions for how to use the codes listed on the key when charting.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Ultimate Socratic Seminar Bundle
Women's History Choice Board Project
Instructions for Women's History ProjectTo support your Women's History project, please follow these steps:Choose a Woman to Focus OnSelect one woman from the Unladylike2020 collection.Select a Project ChoicePick one project option from the provided table.Complete the Note-CatcherMake a copy of the [Women's History Month Project - Research Note-Catcher](LINK HERE).Follow the instructions on the note-catcher.Review the RubricCheck the rubric for your chosen project to understand the requirements
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6th - 9th
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End of Unit/Quarter/Semester Reflection + Art Piece
This short assignment can be used at the end of a unit/quarter/trimester and gives students an opportunity to reflect, be creative, and keep track of missing work. The tasks for students include: 1. Identify and complete missing work2. Create an art piece inspired by something we have studied 3. Reflect on their own work AND give feedback to the teacherI use this over 2-3 days so that students who have missing work can complete it with my support, while other students work independently on their
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6th - 12th
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How to Write a Formal Letter to an Influential Person
This writing project is perfect for reluctant writers. In this writing project students will be able to write a formal business style letter to any living person that has had a positive influence on them. This could be a celebrity or someone they know personally. The letter are intended to be mailed out by the teacher, using the school's address as the return address and the teacher's name as the primary contact. A website with celebrity fan mail addresses is provided along with a step by st
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5th - 12th
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Learning Spanish through Children's books- El pollo Pepe va al colegio
Learning Spanish through children's stories is a fun and impactful teaching tool! This lesson has it all! Opportunities for students to hear Spanish, draw what they've heard, retell two stories in Spanish, answer comprehension questions about one of the stories, and write out two stories ALL IN SPANISH! This lesson includes:* TPR teaching of content vocabulary*  Simplified TPR story that uses learned vocabulary*  Video link to an authentic children's story that uses the same vocabulary, but i
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1st - 12th
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Socratic Seminar Question Stems
This collection of Question Stems gives students sample text to draw from to help them formulate good Seminar questions and statements. This can be used as a scaffolding resource before students get comfortable coming up with their own, or as a handy reference for students who need it by their side.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Ultimate Socratic Seminar Bundle
Social Emotional Learning - Personal Exploration - Lukasa (Anthropology)
In this self exploration SEL (social emotional learning) project, students think about key events in their own history as they apply it to build a piece of art mimicking an African Lukasa. Students will develop a memory board that represents them by researching African tribal customs and applying these to a visual representation of their own history.What you will learn:BASIC information about the Luba tribe in the D.R.C.Become acquainted with dynamic and oral methods of preserving historyIncre
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6th - 11th
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Socratic Seminar - Introduction (What Is Socratic Seminar?)
Transform students' critical text analysis and discussion skills by running Socratic Seminar (also known as Paideia and Harkness in some circles) with them. Not all discussion should go through the teacher - students need to be able to respond to each other. Both the physical layout of the classroom as well as the expectations for the Socratic Seminar will facilitate this. This document will orient you and your students to know what to expect when beginning your Socratic Seminar journey.Included
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Ultimate Socratic Seminar Bundle
Argumentative Essay Assignment with Rubric
Directions: Following the below prompts, you will create two practice argumentative essays, both Rehearse grades. You then will create one final culminating argumentative essay (perform grade) following the below prompt. Use the rubric and outline below to guide your writing, research, and planning.Objective:  To continue to work on and master the following standards:Considering Point of view, purpose, style through the analysis of a textAnalyzing and evaluating structure and argument
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11th - 12th
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A Trip Around The Sun: A Montessori Birthday Celebration
A Trip Around The Sun: A Montessori Birthday CelebrationPages: 6 Lesson Details: A candle, representing the Sun, is lit in the middle of the room.  The children (and teachers or family members) sit in a wide circle around the Sun while the birthday child stands next to it holding a globe to represent the Earth.  The child then walks around the Sun as many times needed to reach his age.  As the child walks, the teacher and children sing “The Earth goes around the Sun, the Earth goes around the S
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PreK - 12th
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BeanBoozled Sensory Writing activity
If you are looking for a fun and engaging and Hilarious lesson for your students, look no further. Using BeanBoozled jellybeans, the students will be walked through sensory details and how to use them in writing. As the anticipation builds, so does their excitement!Along with the writing, the students will complete an acrostic poem at the end.
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6th - 10th
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Socratic Seminar Introduction Lesson Plan
This lesson plan helps guide you through using the "Introduction - What is Socratic Seminar?" handout
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Ultimate Socratic Seminar Bundle
Writing Good Research Questions
This engaging PowerPoint guides students through the art of formulating a clear and focused research question. From understanding the significance of a well-defined question to practical tips on narrowing down topics, this presentation equips students with essential skills for effective research. Perfect for honing critical thinking and academic writing abilities.
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7th - 10th
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Montessori Conversation Cards: Faces of the World
Faces of the World Cards. Montessori conversation cards. 192 individual country cards, with a face of a person from that country. Cards are to be cut individually and laminated for durability. This Montessori activity encourages the child to have a discussion with the directress about the various pictures, representing a specific theme.
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PreK - 12th
Literary Scene Drawing Activity
This is a fun activity for students draw a scene from a story that they are reading. Detailed directions require students to include several attributes to high light key components from the given text.
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5th - 12th
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Google Slides & Google Classroom Choice Board Template Digital Resource
Customize your choice board to your classroom's needs!This resources is hyperlinked and ready to go! Perfect for distance learning (:Google classroom resourceGoogle Slides resourceOnline resourceDistance Learning
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Your Beliefs! Persuasive Writing Task: MEATy paragraph (for reluctant writers)
This is for reluctant writers to research and write about a belief that they hold. There are good and bad writing samples included, a step by step guide, and a holistic scoring rubric. This works well!
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5th - 12th
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Virtual Classroom Background Template
This product contains 3 completely different looking classroom backgrounds and one of them has three variations. They were designed for teachers who are teaching virtually or face to face integrating digital content into their lessons. Edit any of the backgrounds and personalize them with your own avatar, quotes, welcome messages, and links. I have also included a few instructions as to how to make your virtual classroom "interactive" for your students. I hope your school year is amazing! FOLLOW
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1st - 12th
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Virtual Classroom Background (6)
The attached backgrounds were designed for teachers who are either teaching virtually or who integrate digital content into their lessons daily. Edit any of the six backgrounds and personalize them with your own avatar, inspirational quotes, welcome messages, and links. I have included a few instructions on the "notes" section of Slide 1 as to how to make your virtual classroom interactive for your students. I hope your school year is amazing! If you haven't made an avatar yet join the party!Wh
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Grades:
K - 12th
In My Shoes SEL Embedded Mini Unit
Have you noticed a disconnect between your students? Maybe among your staff? Try this interactive, engaging, skill building writing lesson that can help students and colleagues within your district learn the importance of looking through various lenses, understanding a variety of perspectives, and learning empathy for their peers and colleagues in school and outside of school. Your students and staff will love this lesson as it brings a sense of community, empathy, and courage that will build a
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6th - 12th, Staff
Virtual Classroom "Brain Break" Porch Retreat
This product includes two porch templates and is completely customizable. There is a copy that you can edit of each porch and also a copy of a template you can simply add your avatar and links to. Plants and greenery provide a calming space for your classroom brain break. On slides #2 and #4 you may delete any item you wish and change it to suit your needs. I have included on slide #5 dozens of images that you can use to create your own outdoor space or have the students create a space of their
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2nd - 12th
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Habits of Mind
Socioemotional learning is a critical part of a high school classroom. Teach your students the habits successful learners practice!
Grades:
9th - 12th
Editable Plant Name Tags FREE
These are simple, multi-purpose name tags with cute black and white plant designs. These can be used as name tags for classrooms or events such as weddings and birthdays! Enjoy! :)
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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