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Seasonal and Holiday Projects
Bring relevance to your classroom with projects that align with holidays and seasons. This collection includes thematic activities that connect learning to real-world events and celebrations. By integrating these holiday and seasonal projects into your lessons, you can enhance engagement and make learning meaningful.
Guided Reading Activity Ghosts Do Splash in Puddles Trifold Book Repor
ELA, Reading, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities, Projects, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
Ghosts Do Splash in Puddles by Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey dives into the adventures of the Bailey School Kids as they investigate a mysterious, translucent figure spotted splashing in puddles on a rainy day. With humor and determination, the kids uncover clues and navigate friendships, making this story a delightful choice for young readers. This trifold resource is created to help students practice reading comprehension skills while providing differentiation for various reading levels. This tool can easily be utilized during guided reading, independent seat work, or literature circles. The included writing wrap-up allows for assessing multiple skills in one project, making it perfect for teachers looking for projects that can cover multiple subjects - reading comprehension, reading skills, and writing. What’s Included in This Resource: Each trifold is broken down by chapters or pages and allows chunking of information for easy teacher planning and appropriate student use. In each trifold, the following skills are assessed: Making Connections: Encourage students to relate the story to their own lives, other texts, and the wider world. Making Inferences: Help students combine text evidence with prior knowledge to draw logical conclusions. Using Context Clues: Teach students to deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words using hints from the text. Visualization: Support students in creating mental images of characters, events, and settings. Evaluation: Develop critical thinking by analyzing characters, themes, and the author’s message. Writing Wrap-Up: A writing assessment tool for reflection and deeper understanding. How This Resource Benefits Teachers: ✔ Provides differentiated instruction for diverse learners. ✔ Fosters text engagement and critical thinking with content. ✔ Offers flexibility for grades, seat work, or group discussions. What Teachers Are Saying: ⭐ "This resource made my guided reading groups more organized and productive!" - Rebecca T. ⭐ "Perfect for differentiation and keeping all students engaged at their level." - Larraine C. ⭐ "My students loved the activities, and it worked seamlessly in our literature circles!" - Celia N.
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Reading Strategies, Trifold Project, Guided Reading, Ghosts Do Splash In Puddles, Bailey Kids, Making Connections, Making Inferences, Context Clues, Evaluating, Visualization
Stephen Hawking Biography Set | Integrated Study | Sub Plan
Social Studies, ELA, Biographies, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Science, Inventors, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities, Projects
This Stephen Hawking Biography Set is a collection of activities focusing on the life, achievements, and legacy of Stephen Hawking. Made for 3rd to 5th grade primary level learners, this resource is perfect for lessons relating to biographies of important and famous people in subjects like English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. What’s Included: 1.Reading Passage (Stephen Hawking: The Brilliant Scientist) 2.3 The Brilliant Scientist Reading Comprehension Exercises 3.3 The Brilliant Scientist Research Activities 4.The Brilliant Scientist Pop-Up Board Project The reading passage gives the information for students to learn about Stephen Hawking. The reading comprehension activities are focused on checking and aligning the students’ learning and knowledge about what they just read. They are also a perfect tool for class discussions and assessments. The research set of activities are engaging way for them to explore more about the topic and create their own learning. The final project Pop-Up board on Stephen Hawking is a perfect assessment tool that is hands-on, creative and encouraging for students to present what they learned from the lesson. This resource is a perfect addition and supplemental tool in lessons related to biography. This can also be used for teacher emergencies and sub plans.
Author It's Teacher L
Tags Famous People, Stephen Hawking Biography, Reading Comprehension, Scientist Projects
Ecology Project | Ecology Research Report
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Research, Grade 4, 5, 6, Projects, Activities
Discover the captivating world of ecology with our all-encompassing Ecology Research Report resource! This engaging, 35-page digital toolkit is expertly crafted to simplify report writing while targeting higher-level thinking skills in line with Common Core Essential Questions. Consisting of a diverse range of vocabulary exercises, worksheets, organizers, and assessment tools, the versatile package allows you – the educator – to handpick questions tailored to your students' unique needs and abilities. Embark on a journey delving into various subjects such as animal habitats and ecosystems to food chains and biomes. Our comprehensive compilation also features one-of-a-kind activities that involve comparing desert biomes with tropical rainforests or examining real-life ecosystems. To ensure a fulfilling learning experience for both students and educators alike, we have included numerous features like title page templates; extra blank pages for extended answers or artistic expression; guided research templates specific for information gathering and note-taking (bullet/lined forms); bibliography guidance/templates; all paired with an editing checklist & performance task rubrics aligned with Common Core ELA Standards. Enhance their understanding of ecological concepts whilst nurturing adaptive thinking skills today! The resource comes as a single PDF file.
Author The Teacher Team
Tags Ecology Prject, Ecology Research Report, Animal Habitat, Ecosystem Writing, Food Chain Printable
Sociology of Holidays and Customs (Create Your Own Holiday Project)
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Psychology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
Design Your Celebration - Exploring Cultural Customs This lesson explores the world of celebrations and customs, offering a an in-depth look at how culture is woven into unique cultural traditions. Then, students will go about making celebrations and customs of their own, set for a hypothetical culture of their choosing! In the meantime they might consider the sociological perspective and how strange celebrations can seem when you aren't socialized into them. The product includes: Slide Presentation with more than 20 Slides: Introduction to Cultural Celebrations Thinking about how customs and societies are connected Talking about how celebrations are a product of culture Looking at different holidays, like: Diwali - Festival of Lights (India), American Christmas, Hanami - Enjoying Cherry Blossoms (Japan), Chinese New Year - Lunar New Year (China), Eid al-Fitr, End of Ramadan (Many Islamic countries), Day of the Dead - Remembering Family (Mexico+) Instructions for the activity where students design their own custom or tradition within a hypothetical culture Making up your own tradition Comparing exemplars of effective and ineffective celebration projects Student Worksheet and Activity : Worksheet: Major Cultural Customs and Celebrations Activity : Making a custom or a celebration This lesson is made to expand your students' worldview, and also to get them thinking about what celebrations mean in relation to culture. The engaging presentation, corresponding worksheet, and interactive activities promise to get your students thinking about the relationship between customs and culture.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Projects, Inquiry Learning, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Holidays, Celebration, Subcultures
Engaging Business Case Study: Technological Disruption
Social Studies, Life Studies, Economics, Finance, Business, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
A charming, small town book store begins to face its own mortality as it hires a consulting team (your students) to try to determine next steps. In this case study, your students become the consultants as they work to provide a path forward for the small business, who is considering a buy-out offer. Can "The Creased Page" turn their fortunes around, or are they better off selling and getting out? "The Creased Page," an independent bookstore in a charming suburban town. Owned by Rodney Wheeler, a passionate book enthusiast who faced a heart attack a couple of years ago and is gradually returning to work. The bookstore has been experiencing declining sales due to increased competition and changes in consumer behavior. Customers that once bought a book a week now page through digital books from home. When an international coffee chain offers to buy "The Creased Page" completely for $520,000, potentially transforming it into a coffee shop, what should Rodney do? This is the question at the heart of the "Creased Page" case. The case study includes: A full case study with relevant figures, story, and details Rationale for the decline of the business Profitability information and data A guide for you, the instructor A class presentation to follow along to A student work packet to track their group's work
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Business, Case Study, Business Case Study, Technology, Leadership, Business Owner, Small Business, Technological Disruption
Word Study and Vocabulary Strategies Guided Reading Lesson Plans
ELA, Reading, Writing, Elementary, Activities, Teacher Tools, Games, Projects, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Quizzes and Tests, Rubrics
Introduce or review (test prep!) your students’ word comprehension skills with this engaging 10-day mini-unit designed to make vocabulary learning interactive and effective! Perfect for upper elementary or middle school classrooms, this resource dives into Greek and Latin roots , word work strategies , guided reading and word comprehension through a variety of vocabulary activities and vocabulary games. What’s Included: Daily Lessons & Word Work: Explore prefixes, suffixes, Greek and Latin root words, dictionary and thesaurus skills, context clues, analogies, homophones, homonyms, homographs, synonyms, and antonyms through fun, hands-on activities, interactive notes, and creative projects. Vocabulary Activities & Games: Engage students with word work strategies like flashcards, sentence strip tasks, word art, creative writing and class sharing to reinforce understanding. Work Designed for Fun: Assignments (either classwork or homework) such as the “Make Your Own Word” Flip Book and creative writing tasks keep students motivated while reinforcing key concepts. Cumulative Test: Conclude the unit with a comprehensive Greek and Latin Roots Test (Day 11), complete with an answer key for easy grading or choose from different word part projects that include rubrics for assessment. Flexible Lesson Options: Expand the Unit: Add more practice, vocabulary games, or activities to focus on specific Greek and Latin roots or word comprehension strategies. Shorten the Unit: Focus only on Greek and Latin root words for a streamlined approach. Why Teachers Love It: Interactive & Fun: From word work activities to group study games, students will love the variety of vocabulary strategies and tools included. Adaptable for Every Classroom: Flexible design makes it easy to fit your schedule. Homework tasks can also double as in-class or center work for classrooms with limited homework policies. Prep Made Simple: Print-and-go packets, curated video resources, and minimal setup required! Teacher Prep Checklist: Print the “A Study of Words” packet for each student. Gather materials like sentence strips, index cards, and any required tech tools. Preview videos and websites from the Day-by-Day Plan . With this word work and vocabulary strategies mini-unit , you’ll empower students to unlock the meaning of words, improve their comprehension, and build essential vocabulary skills through fun and interactive word work strategies. Watch their confidence grow as they master etymology and the wonderful world of words!
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Greek And Latin Roots, Word Work, Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Content Clues, Guided Reading Lesson Plans
Engaging Business Case Study: Business Ethics
Life Studies, Social Studies, Finance, Business, Career, Economics, History, Psychology, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
Ethics happen in the little grey areas of life. This case study places your students in a perfect example of one of those grey areas. The ManuJet case follows a new manager trying to find early managerial success while navigating a difficult ethical situation. This case study is designed for high school business students to analyze competing priorities between low wage workers and an ethically questionable wage practice. This product includes a full case study packet, with a custom narrative specifically made to bring about great debate on ethics! It also comes with an instructor guide, class slides, and some basic financial information on ManuJet and its competitors. Overall, the case study includes: A case study narrative An overview of Manujet An overview of rival companies Analysis of the ethics dilemma An instructor's guide A class slideshow to review and discuss the facts of the case An overarching task for students: "The Board of Directors meet in 3 weeks to discuss your vision for the plant, any courses of action you feel are necessary, and to hear your goals for the plant this year. Prepare a presentation with this information, using the information from the case." If you are looking to get students out of their textbooks and into real world scenarios, case studies like these are perfect!
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Ethics, Business, Case Study, Morality, Business Ethics, Morals, Leadership, Decision Making
Project Geos: A Brave New World Gr. 4-7
Social Studies, Geography, Grade 4, 5, Projects, Activities
Project Geos: A Brave New World Gr. 4-7 An innovative teaching resource, Project Geos: A Brave New World Gr. 4-7 is designed to ignite students' creativity while enhancing their understanding of Social Studies and Geography. This highly engaging unit plan is perfect for Grades 4 to5 students in both typical classrooms and homeschooling setups. This unique unit takes learning beyond explorations of conventional countries like Mexico or Argentina. Instead, it ventures into an exciting project where learners build their own nations on a new planet named "Geos". The activities are crafted to promote collaborative learning and develop creative thinking skills. The process begins with naming the country and choosing a capital city. Pupils proceed to create maps which illustrate the geographical layout of their self-designed countries. Beyond Land Mapping: Project Geos incorporates various projects extending learning beyond mere land mapping - pupils engage in creating national sports or designing coats of arms representing the culture and values embedded in each made-up country. This lesson plan aims at offering an immersive learning environment that offers more than just stimulating activities – it makes Social Studies interactive while fostering cooperation among peers. A Blend Of Creativeness And Educational Value: All tasks originate from pedagogical principles ensuring high educational value alongside creativity with clear instructions detailed for each task available in PDF format, making them suitable even for novice educators. A special evaluation section has been included providing: Guidelines for assessing student performance Examples that can serve as inspiration or benchmark references This whole package ensures a holistic teaching approach that caters not only for content delivery but also execution evaluation. Whether instructing in small study clusters, whole-group dynamics, or even extending tasks as homework assignments, Project Geos: A Brave New World Gr. 4-7 offers versatility addressing different learning preferences while promoting active engagement and comprehensive subject competency build-up.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
Ancient Civilizations Report | Ancient Civilizations Project
Social Studies, History, History: Ancient, Research, Grade 6, Activities, Projects
The Ancient Civilizations Report | Ancient Civilizations Project This comprehensive education package provides an enriching approach to teaching history, with a focus on ancient civilizations. By combining factual content with challenging questions that promote higher-level thinking in line with the Common Core, it aids in both cognitive development and knowledge acquisition. Specifications: Intended for Grade 6 Social Studies Promotes active student engagement Simplifies report writing by incorporating essential study tools and questionnaires Included resources help students conduct their research efficiently Applications: Flexible design suits a variety of learning preferences and classroom styles: whole-group instruction, small-group study sessions or individual assignments. The package could be utilized exhaustively or selectively based on your specific teaching requirements. Components: This resourceful PDF document is packed with features aiming to enhance learning outcomes. It includes several templates that pose factual questions about various aspects of ancient civilizations - perfect for stimulating insightful class discussions. The included set of essential questions play a significant role in encouraging students to apply their acquired knowledge at more profound layers while developing critical thinking skills. List of Components: A Map creation page: Helps students visually demonstrate their understanding of the geographical context of their selected civilization. - - - In addition, there's: • A section prompting students to look up specific information necessary for writing reports – incrementally builds research skills over time. • Resource Page Template: Useful when compiling Bibliographies. An alternative, simplified version is also available. • Student Note-Taking Pages: Can be reproduced as per requirement. Additional Tools: Rubrics for grading the written report and an editing checklist are included. Together with suggestions from experienced educators (Teacher Team), these tools boost academic performance while encouraging effective self-evaluation - crucial traits in creating responsible future scholars. In essence, the Ancient Civilizations Report | Ancient Civilizations Project is more than just an educational resource—it fosters life-skills such as efficient research methods and eloquent expression of complex ideas, resulting in a holistic learning experience for your students.
Author The Teacher Team
Tags Ancient Civilizations, History Project, Research Skills, Critical Thinking, Report Writing
Guided Reading Activity Among the Hidden Trifold Book Report
ELA, Reading, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities, Projects, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix follows Luke Garner, a third child in a society where families are restricted to two children due to population control laws. Forced to live in isolation to avoid detection, Luke discovers another hidden child, Jen, who dreams of leading a rebellion for freedom. As their friendship grows, Luke faces life-changing decisions about courage, sacrifice, and the fight for justice in a controlled world. This trifold resource is created to help students practice reading comprehension skills while providing differentiation for various reading levels. This tool can easily be utilized during guided reading, independent seat work, or literature circles. The included writing wrap-up allows for assessing multiple skills in one project, making it perfect for teachers looking for projects that can cover multiple subjects - reading comprehension, reading skills, and writing. What’s Included in This Resource: Each trifold is broken down by chapters or pages and allows chunking of information for easy teacher planning and appropriate student use. In each trifold, the following skills are assessed: Making Connections: Encourage students to relate the story to their own lives, other texts, and the wider world. Making Inferences: Help students combine text evidence with prior knowledge to draw logical conclusions. Using Context Clues: Teach students to deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words using hints from the text. Visualization: Support students in creating mental images of characters, events, and settings. Evaluation: Develop critical thinking by analyzing characters, themes, and the author’s message. Writing Wrap-Up: A writing assessment tool for reflection and deeper understanding. How This Resource Benefits Teachers: ✔ Provides differentiated instruction for diverse learners. ✔ Fosters text engagement and critical thinking with content. ✔ Offers flexibility for grades, seat work, or group discussions. What Teachers Are Saying: ⭐ "This resource made my guided reading groups more organized and productive!" - Rebecca T. ⭐ "Perfect for differentiation and keeping all students engaged at their level." - Larraine C. ⭐ "My students loved the activities, and it worked seamlessly in our literature circles!" - Celia N.
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Reading Strategies, Trifold Project, Guided Reading, Making Connections, Making Inferences, Context Clues, Evaluating, Visualization, Among The Hidden
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: William Faulkner
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
William Faulkner Research and Essay Assignment Dive deeper into the renowned work of author William Faulkner with this complete 6-page secondary ELA resource on researching and essay writing. Students start by gathering facts and citing quality sources on Faulkner's background using the provided 2-page handout. Next, they organize their notes using the essay outline to build a draft addressing essay requirements. Finally, students self and peer review using the checklist before handing in their 5-paragraph research essay on Faulkner, which is assessed with the included rubric. This carefully scaffolded resource can be implemented as a full lesson or activity on research skills and literary analysis. Appropriate for grades 8-12, it includes color and B&W teacher copies, an editable rubric, and is designed for whole class, small group, or independent work.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Geography Mystery: Polar Climate Zone with ELA and Art Project
Social Studies, ELA, Geography, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Projects
SCROLL DOWN TO REVEAL THE MYSTERY LOCATION: Your students will be dropped off in... ❄️ ANTARCTICA! ❄️ In this geography mystery project, you students will be "dropped off" in a mysterious location somewhere in the POLAR CLIMATE . They'll discover clues about their location through 3 reading passages with comprehension questions : ❄️What's the reading on your compass? ❄️What can you see through your binoculars? ❄️What wildlife is around you? ❄️How cold is it? After answering these comprehension questions (and more), students pull out their "Pocket Guides." Inside, they will find details about wildlife, temperature, and the Koppen climate zones . They will need to read the Pocket Guide and Climate Map to decipher valuable information . From here, they will " chart " their findings onto a Venn Diagram to determine... "WHERE AM I?" Once they've discovered their mystery location, they'll create their own 3D habitat representing the landscape and wildlife through ART ! Do you think your students will discover the location before they freeze? WHAT'S INCLUDED: ❄️ 3 Reading Passage with Comprehension Questions ❄️ 1 Double-sided Pocket Guide with Climate Map ❄️ 1 Digital Version of the Pocket for a low-printing option ❄️ 1 Chart It Worksheet with Venn Diagram ❄️ 2 Project Pieces for the 3D Habitat ❄️ 1 Teacher Guide ❄️ 1 Independent Student Guide ❄️ 1 Project Explanation (with colored examples) ❄️ 1 Supplies List ❄️ 1 Freebie! HOW TO USE: ❄️ Geography Lesson - Students will learn how to use a compass, binoculars, thermometer, pocket guide, and how to read a climate map all in one lesson! ❄️ Climate Zone Application - If you're studying climate zones, this critical-thinking project is a perfect way to assess student retention. ❄️ Polar Habitat Project - Learning about Antarctica or penguins? Grab this project to complete over the course of a week! ❄️ Collaborative Project - With the reading passages, Pocket Guide, and Chart being digital, you can easily work through this geography mystery as a class. ❄️ Sub Plan - You may not want to miss this exciting project, but if you need to step out, this is a perfect sub plan! With the Teacher Guide and Student Guide, everyone will know what to do. If you want more Antarctica, don't forget to check out my other bundles. Hope you have fun, Geography Detectives! -Abbey Allen ARTventurous Animals
Author ARTventurousanimals
Tags Geography Project, Geography Mystery, Climate Project, Climate Zone, Polar Climate, Antarctica, Polar Climate Project
Geography Research Report | Geography Research Project
Social Studies, Geography, Research, Grade 4, 5, 6, Projects, Activities
The Geography Research Report and Project: A Comprehensive Tool for Young Learners This engaging resource is an all-inclusive platform designated for young learners to explore the exciting world geography. It offers various components including: Factual questions Organizers Creative forms Editing tools Presentation hooks. In today's education environment, fostering higher-level thinking skills in students is crucial. This teaching resource gives you the opportunity to not only disseminate information but also engage learners with Common Core Essential Questions that challenge their application skills. This versatile tool serves dual functions of being a detailed study guide as well as providing a formal report format — for both typed or handwritten submissions. The content is thoughtfully crafted making it adaptable for any class size: whole group lessons, small group tutorial sessions or even homework assignments testing independent cognitive abilities. Main Components: The parts include: Text-dependent questions—to encourage meticulous research and information sourcing abilities; Vocabulary sections—to enhance glossary power; Illustrative prompts–to invite artistic representation of geographic elements; Note-taking templates are added to make fact accumulation easier ensuring detailed yet structured notes. Included in the package are: - A Resource Page Template which keeps track of bibliography requirements; - A straightforward Bibliography Template if citation rules learning initiative is desired. Educators can gauge student performance using specially included rubrics around written reports - making feedback provision informative and precise! Editing checklists ensure improving self-revision skills whether the process is done individually by students or under teacher supervision. Focusing on Grades 4 to Grade 6 Social Studies classes, this Geography Research Report and Project prioritizes the wide areas of geography study. File format: We provide the product in a user-friendly PDF format. Capture this resource now to inculcate an element of fun and better learning outcomes in your geography classrooms!
Author The Teacher Team
Tags Geography Research, Project Tool, Interactive Learning, Critical Thinking Skills, Report Templates
Plan a Sleepover: Real World Math Project for Enrichment or Early Finishers
Math, Order Of Operations, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
Give your fast-finishing math students an engaging project with this 22-page sleepover planning performance task. Students will practice critical thinking and problem-solving as they plan a fun sleepover event. The multi-step project integrates reading, writing, money math, timetelling, measurement, and more into 11 open-ended problems. As students choose party themes, create invitations, plan menus, schedule activities, calculate costs, and determine sleeping arrangements, they will use addition, multiplication, area models, and other skills. This enrichment resource is perfect for gift3ed students or whole-class projects. The real-world scenario encourages creativity and perseverance through authentic tasks. Use it to engage early finishers or for test prep with its integrated Standards for Mathematical Practice. The detailed project can extend over multiple lessons with the included scoring rubric.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Enrichment, Project, Performance Task, Math, Money, Time, Measurement
Guided Reading Activity The Chalkbox Kid Trifold Book Report
ELA, Reading, Grade 2, 3, 4, Projects, Activities, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
The Chalk Box Kid by Clyde Robert Bulla tells the story of Gregory, a boy adjusting to a new home, a new school, and a difficult family situation. Feeling out of place, Gregory discovers an abandoned chalk factory where he creates a secret garden with his drawings, allowing his creativity to flourish. Through his art, Gregory finds a sense of belonging and learns that self-expression can bring hope and healing. This trifold activity is created to help students practice reading comprehension skills while providing differentiated instruction for various reading levels. This tool can be used during guided reading, as independent seat work, or within literature circles. The included writing wrap-up allows for assessing multiple skills in one cohesive project, making it an ideal, standards-aligned resource for busy teachers. Grading opportunities for reading comprehension, reading skill work, and writing are available. What’s Included in This Resource: Each trifold is broken into chapters to allow for teacher skill guidance and manageable chunking for student comprehension. Skill Development Activities: Making Connections: Encourage students to relate the story to their own lives, other texts, and the wider world. Making Inferences: Help students combine text evidence with prior knowledge to draw logical conclusions. Using Context Clues: Teach students to deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words using hints from the text. Visualization: Support students in creating mental images of characters, events, and settings. Evaluation: Develop critical thinking by analyzing characters, themes, and the author’s message. Writing Wrap-Up: A creative assessment tool for reflection and deeper understanding. How This Resource Benefits Teachers: ✔ Provides differentiated instruction for diverse learners. ✔ Fosters deeper text engagement and critical thinking. ✔ Offers flexibility for grades, seat work, or group discussions. What Teachers Are Saying: ⭐ "This resource made my guided reading groups more organized and productive!" - Rebecca T. ⭐ "Perfect for differentiation and keeping all students engaged at their level." - Larraine C. ⭐ "My students loved the activities, and it worked seamlessly in our literature circles!" - Celia N.
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Making Inferences, Reading Strategies, Guided Reading Activity, Making Connections, Visualization, Context Clues, Evaluation, Trifold Project, Novel Study, The Chalkbox Kid
Media Literary and Deepfake Awareness Training — High School ELA
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
Media Literacy and Deepfake Awareness Training for High School ELA The Media Literary and Deepfake Awareness Training for High School ELA is a comprehensive teaching tool designed to enhance the overall comprehension skills of students in Grades 9 to 12. By incorporating this necessary resource into your Language Arts curriculum , you'll be helping students navigate the complicated and evolving realm of deepfakes - false images, videos, or audios created with AI technology. About Deepfakes: This unit introduces learners to the history, science, and future implications of deepfakes. The focus lies not just on transmitting knowledge but also sparking critical thought and prompting discussions related to video manipulation's potential societal impact. It aims at promoting research about how an informed society can address this growing peril. Inclusions: The downloaded package has multiple designed elements for an engaging learning experience: 'Deepfake Awareness Training' presentation file: This initiates students into the topic with a light-hearted internet video clip on deepfake. It includes a detailed explanation about what constitutes deepfake technology; its historical context; a link to a ten-minute news story addressing its dangers. The Basics of MLA Style PowerPoint presentation with Worksheets: : This tool assists with essay formatting teaching combined with worksheets along with answer keys complementing these presentations. . Socratic Seminar discussion activities (7): This encourages student debates directly related to training presentations and reading assignments aligned within Common Core rubric standards CCRA.W.4 and CCRA.SL.1. Note: This package encourages individual or group learning sessions alike and acts as an engaging homework project. Five Paragraph Argumentative Essay Assignment: The closing assignment involves writing an argumentative essay proposing approaches to counter deepfake impact on society. also provided.' aided by thoughtful response questions. Note: With the sensitivity of the topic, teachers are advised to exercise caution when students investigate deepfakes on their own. This resource is stocked with 17 Pages and 34 Slides including print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF files and PowerPoint Show files. It is tailor-made for modern-day classrooms navigating digital terrain filled with mirages!
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Media Literacy, Deepfake Awareness, ELA Curriculum, Critical Thinking, Research Skills
Presidential Election Project-Collaborative, Creative, & Analytical
Social Studies, Government, History, History: USA, Research, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Projects, Activities
Invigorate your classroom and excite your middle and high school students with the easy-prep and creative 22-page resource, Presidential Election Project-Collaborative, Creative, & Analytical. Students will use their collaborative, analytical, and creative skills to research and create a presentation about the two major-party candidates running for president. (It would be easy to add a third-party candidate as well.) Complete with two lessons, the resource provides teachers and students everything they need to create a unique and interesting group project, including possible ideas they might want to consider, such as two cereal boxes devoted to the candidates with an ad, superhero dolls and a skit, debate, etc. In addition, there is an interactive lesson on what it means to collaborate in a group project with students coming up with descriptive behaviors of what engaging group work looks like, sounds, like, and feels like. The project will take about 5-7 days to complete before presentation . Presidential Election Project-Collaborative, Creative, & Analytical includes the following: a hyperlinked Table of Contents About this Resource -- an easy-to-use guide to everything you need to know about this resource a forced link copy to the Google Doc Common Core Literacy Standards in Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening Objectives and Learning Targets Essential Question : How can we effectively and creatively analyze and present information about the candidates for the presidential election to inform and engage our audience? 3 Guiding Questions : What are the key qualifications and characteristics that voters typically consider when evaluating presidential candidates? How do the policies and platforms of the different candidates align with the concerns and interests of various demographic groups in our society? What creative strategies can we use to present our analysis of the candidates in an engaging and informative way to our classmates? Resource for the Teacher and Students: What are the key qualifications and characteristics that voters typically consider when evaluating presidential candidates? How do the policies and platforms of the different candidates align with the concerns and interests of various demographic groups in our society? What creative strategies can we use to present our analysis of the candidates in an engaging and informative way to our classmates?2 Lesson Plans: Election Group Project and Collaborative Group Work Collaborative Group Work Example and Blank Copy Election Group Project Student Directions Election Group Project Presentation Rubric Brainstorming for your Project: The Issues and where the Candidates Stand Election Group Project Daily Accountability for Homework and Classwork Individual Group Project Reflection Interested in more 2024 Presidential Election Resources? Check out these: The U.S. Presidential Election: Anticipation Guide, Questions, Discussion 12 Essential Election Terms for Middle & High School- Vocabulary Strategies 12 Essential Election Terms Color by Number Vocabulary Review for Middle School What are your Political Viewpoints? A Survey for Middle and High School Students Major & Minor Political Parties in US History & Modern Times- Text and Questions A Brief History of Who Can Vote in the United States, Text, Terms, Questions United States Presidential Election Process- Primaries to the Electoral College Propaganda & Political Campaign Ads- Close Viewing Analysis & Written Reflection Where do the Candidates Stand on the Issues? Research and Analyze their Websites Argumentative Letter on a Candidate or Mandatory Voting Presidential Election Project-Collaborative, Creative, & Analytical
Author Intentional Teaching and Learning
Tags Presidential Election, Collaboration, Group Project, Self-reflection, Research, Creativity, Presentation, Analysis, Rubric, Current Events
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Shel Silverstein
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
There are few children's writers more well-regarded than Shel Silverstein. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of the writer of "The Giving Tree," "Where the Sidewalk Ends," and many other iconic works, with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Shel Silverstein fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This Teach Simple download includes: - A Shel Silverstein essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Shel Silverstein biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Shel Silverstein notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Rubric
Engaging Business Case Study: Business Accounting
Social Studies, Life Studies, Economics, Finance, Business, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
Faithful Fixes: A Case Study in Business Accounting Faith Rodriguez has built her home projects and contractor business, Faithful Fixes, but now she faces a new challenge. With a reliable business and growing opportunities, Faith needs to get her books in check. In this case study, students will step into the role of consultants to help Faith jump start a basic bookkeeping system. Your students will analyze the provided financial data and create a plan to organize Faith's accounting practices. Then they will present her financial situation to her as a client. Along the way, they will learn about the importance of accurate financial records, cash flow management, and the basics of business accounting. Included Materials: Instructor's Guide: A helpful guide with instructions, ideas, and thoughts on carrying out the case Guiding PowerPoint: A detailed slides presentation to introduce key accounting concepts and keep your students aware of the facts of the case Student Case Packet: This packet includes a 100% original narrative about entrepreneur Faith Rodriguez, detailed financial data for Faithful Fixes, LLC, and a clearly defined task. Students will work in groups to analyze the data and develop a bookkeeping system for Faith. This case study not only puts students "in the game " of business, but it also introduces the basics of business accounting, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. All while offering an engaging alternative to the textbook!
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Accounting, Profit, Loss, Business Accounting, Revenue, Expenses, Case Study, Business Activity, Entrepreneurship , Economics
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: George Orwell
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few authors have kept readers engaged and thinking about current events for a longer period of time than George Orwell. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life the author of 1984 and Animal Farm with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from George Orwell fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A George Orwell essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A George Orwell biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their George Orwell notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Oulining
Silly Dragon Crafts - Coloring - Bookmarks - Geometric Designs
Creative Arts, Geometry, Math, Shapes, Early Math, Patterns, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Crafts, Activities, Centers, Projects, Coloring Pages, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
These dragons are so silly and so much fun for kids to color. As is this entire dragon crafts activity pack. Kids absolutely love these dragons as well with their simple, thick outlines, they are a great way to give your students a break from their work and also be used as a reward for good behavior and an assignment done well. Since so many kids nowadays love dinosaurs and dragons, I thought it would be fun to create a dragon crafts activity pack. The simple drawings are perfect for preschoolers and prereaders. The bookmark designs, which are smaller and more complex, can be enjoyed by older students as well. There are five different dragons on 8.5 x 11 for a total of 10 posters - 5 of the dragons contain a colored example that children can follow to help with color recognition. These do not have a color border. The other 5 dinosaurs are black and white by themselves and contain a colored border. Once colored, the posters can be used to decorate bulletin boards, classrooms, and home refrigerators. They could even be framed and given as gifts! They can be printed and used again and again! In addition, there are 6 double-sided bookmarks with different geometric designs, patterns, and dragon pictures for coloring and printing. Geometry is math, so without realizing it, when your students color in the geometric designs, they are in essence practicing math skills. You can ask your students to identify the shapes and patterns on the bookmarks while they are coloring. You can also teach about shapes and patterns while they are keeping their hands busy coloring them. This can be super helpful in reducing distractibility. The geometric designs are great for developing familiarity with shapes and patterns. Plus, bookmarks make great gifts and encourage reading. The format is pdf downloadable and there are 15 pages, including the cover page. There is no need for an answer key as this dragon craft activity pack is pure fun with a little arts and crafts and math snuck in.
Author Homeschooling Dietitian Mom
Tags Dragon, Dragon Craft, Geometry, Dragon Coloring Sheet, Color Poster, Math, Crafts, Craft Activities, Cute Bulletin Board, Groovy Bulletin Board
Sigmund Freud Research Organizer & Essay Assignment
Social Studies, ELA, Biographies, History, History: World, History: Ancient, Psychology, Sociology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Sigmund Freud founded psychoanalysis and is probably the most widely studied psychiatrist all-time, and perhaps also the misunderstood. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of the controversial psychology figure with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Sigmund Freud fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Sigmund Freud essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Sigmund Freud biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Sigmund Freud notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Workshop: Argumentative Essay for High School
ELA, Writing, Common Core, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
This Argumentative Essay Workshop for High School will help you improve your argument writing skills, from taking notes to mastering research techniques to developing essay drafts, editing peers' work, and evaluation. It's designed to help you understand and enhance your argumentative writing skills. It's a complete package for creating an argumentative essay! When you download the Argumentative Essay Workshop, you'll find: - Daily lesson plans. - A presentation titled "Writing Argumentative Essays" which introduces argument methods (logos, pathos, and ethos) and teaches basic argument writing. It includes a note-taking activity with a key. - A presentation on Fake News and how to Identify Quality Sources. - A presentation titled "The Basics of MLA Style" with examples and resource links. - An essay section activity where you work with a team and physically move to identify parts of an argumentative essay. - A worksheet to help you plan your essay topic. - A research notes worksheet to assist you in selecting high-quality sources for your essay. - An essay assignment handout which includes: essay requirements, a formatting example, tips for writing an argumentative essay, a checklist for peer-editing, and 2 rubrics for assessing 8 ELA Common Core Standards. - An editable essay template that lets you customize directions and requirements. - An alternative peer-editing activity. - An assessment task that lets you evaluate the quality of arguments through peer review. This resource is designed for any secondary Language Arts classroom, but is particularly suited for grades 9 through 12. The included rubric is tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (1, 2, and 3) and Writing (4, 5, 7, and 8). The resource is provided in easy-to-print, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF files and PowerPoint Show files. In total, this comprehensive resource includes 36 Pages, 41 Slides, and 1 Editable Template.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Argument, Essay, Rubric, Common Core
Fantasy Writing Step-by-Step Narrative Guide
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects
Guide your students through their upcoming imaginative writing project with this comprehensive, step-by-step manual designed for crafting fantasy narratives. What sets this guide apart from most creative writing resources is its initial focus on encouraging students to make entertaining and straightforward decisions about the fundamental components of their story prior to any actual writing. You'll be amazed at how simply your students will be able to craft their own fantasy narrative. Beginning with straightforward directions, examples, and tips, students will then be able to plan out their story using multiple choice characterization options, short answer plotting devices, and map-drawing activity. An outlining guidance completes the narrative planning process. By then, students will be excited to start drafting their story. A clear peer edit activity is included with this resource, as well as a Common Core-tied rubric. Your download, which can be used either as an immediate substitute plan ("10-second sub plan" - just print and place it on your desk!) or as the basis for a week-long writing module, includes: A narrative map template: Helps students to choose the key elements of their fantasy story - setting, hero, character arc, antagonist, and conflict (with minimal writing needed!) A research chart: Enables students to flesh out the details of their narrative A narrative outline activity: Guides students to transform their visually represented ideas from the map into a written draft of their narrative A fantasy narrative writing assignment sheet: Contains descriptions of renowned fantasy tales, a calendar for due dates, general tips for narrative writing, a checklist for peer editing in fantasy writing, and a grading rubric tied to FOUR Common Core standards A link to an editable rubric: Allows for customization in grading and smooth incorporation into Google Classroom and various other Learning Management Systems (LMS's) All the four pages of this lesson are provided in both full color and black and white versions. Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 7, 8, 9, and 10. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (1 and 2), Reading Literature (2), and Writing (3, 4, and 5). This resource is provided in print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF files and PowerPoint Show files. This resource contains 4 pages.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Creative, Narrative, Essay, Rubric