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Develop targeted instruction with mini lesson plan templates that help you focus on specific skills or concepts. These templates facilitate quick planning for brief, impactful lessons. Use them to address learning gaps or introduce new topics efficiently.
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Shanghai Sample Mini Unit - Includes Reading, Vocabulary, Facts
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Geography, Social Studies, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Activities
Shanghai Mini Unit 1 Day Sample About the Full Download This Shanghai Mini Unit is a 5-day literacy resource created for students in grades 2–5. Each day follows a clear, consistent structure with seven engaging activities designed to build vocabulary, boost reading confidence, and explore the sights, sounds, and traditions of Shanghai. Students complete the same core activities each day, helping to build routine while keeping learning meaningful and fun: Vocabulary words Sentence writing Reading comprehension Act It Out (partner conversation) Shanghai facts Discussion questions Describing words At the end of the week, students complete a 6-question written quiz to reflect on what they’ve learned and apply their vocabulary in complete sentences. The unit blends structure with cultural discovery, making it ideal for literacy blocks, geography-themed lessons, cultural studies, or enrichment. Vocabulary words included in the unit: skyline, harbor, temple, lantern, market, bamboo, ferry, skywalk, pagoda, vendor, calligraphy, silk, acrobat, dragon, palace, terrace, opera, Lantern Festival, rickshaw, spice, temple fair, scroll, porcelain, dim sum, kite Describing words (adjectives) used in Shanghai context: bright, busy, peaceful, colorful, tall, glowing, high, steady, tasty, smooth, flowing, bold, careful, graceful, grand, glowing, spicy, lively, delicate, playful, artful, festive How to Use This Shanghai Mini Unit This Shanghai Mini Unit is designed to be flexible and easy to implement in any classroom or learning setting. Each day features seven repeatable activities that build literacy skills through Shanghai-themed content. Teachers can guide students through each task as a whole class, in small groups, or independently. Start the day with vocabulary and sentence building, then move into reading comprehension and the Act It Out partner script to encourage fluency and expression. Fun facts and discussion questions spark critical thinking, while the describing words support writing and oral language. At the end of the week, use the included written quiz to review key vocabulary and concepts. The consistent structure allows students to build confidence while exploring the culture, language, and energy of one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Includes color and black and white versions. More Shanghai Products FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Mini Unit Links Shanghai Spring St. Patrick's Day Starters St. Patrick's Day Sprinters Mini Units in Depth The mini unit series is a collection of structured language-learning resources that support students in building vocabulary, improving reading skills, and practicing language in context. Each unit focuses on a carefully selected set of words, ensuring students are introduced to meaningful vocabulary that connects to cultural traditions, historical events, or well-known symbols. The format includes vocabulary exercises, example sentences, reading passages, conversation prompts, fun facts, discussion questions, and quizzes to reinforce learning in an interactive and engaging way. Through these activities, students gain a deeper understanding of language beyond definitions. The reading passages provide contextual exposure, while the conversation and discussion sections encourage spoken fluency and critical thinking. Fun facts introduce cultural insights, helping students connect language to real-world traditions. The structured quiz and written response sections assess comprehension and encourage complete sentence answers, reinforcing proper grammar and sentence structure. This series supports ESL learners and elementary students in grades 2-5, offering a balanced approach to language acquisition, cultural learning, and interactive engagement. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Passages, Esl, Mini Unit, Discussions, Geography, Shanghai
Letter D Mini Alphabet Book
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
Get students engaged with learning about the letter D with this mini foldable alphabet book. The large images makes these books easy for students to color, and the foldable nature of these books product a no prep activity that can easily be assigned to students. What is Included: This resource includes a single foldable book for the letter D. Each book includes a cover page and 3 picture pages all with pictures that begin with D. Each page also includes a sentence that reads like "A is for Apple," making it easy to read for beginning readers. How to Make: Students will color each page of the foldable book. They will then fold the page to make an alphabet book. The student will then read the book to themselves or to another person. When to Use: Independent Practice - Students can be given these mini books to color and work on independently. Homework - This book can be sent home with students so that they can work on beginning reading and letter sounds with their parents. Literacy or Writing Center - Place the page in the center and let students create their own book. Library - The teacher may choose to create this book and add it to the classroom library for students to read during center time. These alphabet books are a no prep option for teachers to give to students to complete. Each book just needs to be printed out and given to students to complete. They will only need their desired crayons, markers, or colored pencils. No scissors or glue required! Students will have a lot of fun creating and reading these books. They will gain confidence in their reading skills by reading the easy sentences to themselves or to their peers. Students will also gain practice recognizing beginning sounds!
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Books, Mini Books, Foldable Books, Letter D
St. Patrick's Day Sample Mini Unit - Starters Level
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading, St. Patrick's Day, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Activities
St. Patrick's Day 6 Page Sample Mini Unit - Starters Level Mini Units Overview This series of mini units is designed to engage students with thematic vocabulary, reading comprehension, discussion, and interactive activities. Each unit introduces a set of carefully selected words that help learners build their language skills while exploring cultural traditions, folklore, and historical significance. Through structured exercises such as sentence building, reading passages, and conversation prompts, students will strengthen their understanding of word meanings, sentence structure, and context-based learning. Beyond vocabulary development, these mini units foster critical thinking and creative expression. Discussion questions encourage learners to analyze traditions, make personal connections, and share their thoughts, while quizzes and written responses reinforce comprehension. Through engaging content, students develop reading fluency, conversation skills, and confidence in written communication, all while discovering new aspects of the topic. Starters or Sprinters Level Each mini unit comes in two difficulty levels. Starters (Grades K-2) and Spinters (Grades 3-5). There is a level test at the start of each PDF if you are unsure which level students should attempt. Activities are the same, vocabulary will differ. Check mini unit links below for access to both versions of this unit. St. Patrick's Day Words Shamrock, Leprechaun, Gold, Rainbow, Ireland, Clover, Lucky, Pot, Green, March, St. Patrick, Parade, Hat, Dance, Feast, Horseshoe, Magic, Coin, Emerald, Legend, Bagpipes, Celtic, Harp, Gaelic, Dublin. Full Version Includes 25x vocabulary words 25x sentences using vocabulary words 5x reading comprehension passages with questions 5x conversations/scenarios 20x interesting facts 5x discussion topics 1x final quiz More St. Patrick's Day Products Starters Mini Unit Sprinters Mini Unit FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Mini Unit Links St. Patrick's Day Starters St. Patrick's Day Sprinters Mini Units in Depth The mini unit series is a collection of structured language-learning resources that support students in building vocabulary, improving reading skills, and practicing language in context. Each unit focuses on a carefully selected set of words, ensuring students are introduced to meaningful vocabulary that connects to cultural traditions, historical events, or well-known symbols. The format includes vocabulary exercises, example sentences, reading passages, conversation prompts, fun facts, discussion questions, and quizzes to reinforce learning in an interactive and engaging way. Through these activities, students gain a deeper understanding of language beyond definitions. The reading passages provide contextual exposure, while the conversation and discussion sections encourage spoken fluency and critical thinking. Fun facts introduce cultural insights, helping students connect language to real-world traditions. The structured quiz and written response sections assess comprehension and encourage complete sentence answers, reinforcing proper grammar and sentence structure. This series supports ESL learners and elementary students in grades 1-6, offering a balanced approach to language acquisition, cultural learning, and interactive engagement. For More Like This For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Passages, Esl, Mini Unit, St Patrick's Day, Seasonal, St Patrick's Day Words
Dinosaurs Mini Unit
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Dinosaurs Mini Unit This is a Dinosaurs Mini Unit that will provide students with resources from the beginning to end of a unit. This unit will leave students feeling more knowledgeable about this animal species and equipped to tackle any and all comprehensive activities related to dinosaurs. This unit is great for middle school students. What You Get: You will receive a zip file that includes: 1. A Presentations Folder with 17 PowerPoints 2. An Individual Dinosaur Project Sheets Folder with 24 PDFs 3. A Basic Reading Sheet Set PDF 4. A Dinosaur Crossword Puzzle PDF 5. A Dinosaurs Test PDF 5. A Dinosaurs Worksheet Complete Set PDF How to Use the Dinosaurs Mini Unit: This is a comprehensive unit of study that will have many components to make learning come to life. The glossary is an essential component that will provide students with the basic vocabulary they’ll need to understand and grasp the major topics included in the unit. Lesson One teaches students about life before the Dinosaurs from the formation of the Earth and moon to the Triassic Era. An alternate version of lesson one is also included dividing the history of the Earth into a 24 hour period. Lesson Two teaches students about the geography, climate, and other life forms living between the Triassic and Cretaceous periods. Lesson Three covers the evolution of the early dinosaurs of the Triassic Era. Lesson Four teaches students about the extinction of the dinosaurs and the Cenozoic period. Each lesson comes with a PowerPoint presentation featuring enlarged readings, images, and movie links. Information and project sheets are provided for twelve different dinosaurs or reptiles for students to create different presentation projects with. Students can complete a crossword activity at the end of the unit. The crossword is provided in a regular and modified version with an answer key included. Teachers can test students’ knowledge with a short written/graphic test with answer key included. I hope you enjoy!! Take A Look At My Best Sellers: The History of Piracy The History of Space Exploration – Complete Unit Navajo Code Talkers Mini Unit Women in World War Two – Complete Unit The Forbidden City Mini Unit Natural Disasters – Complete Unit You Can Find More Resources At My Store Front Here: Mr. Gray History
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Dinosaurs Unit, Reading Comprehension, Dinosaur Crossword Puzzle, Earth's History, Dinosaur Extinction, Science Vocabulary, Science Assessment
Crocodiles and Alligators Mini Unit
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Crocodiles and Alligators Mini Unit This is a Crocodiles and Alligators Mini Unit that will provide students with resources from the beginning to end of a unit. This unit will leave students feeling more knowledgeable about this animal species and equipped to tackle any and all comprehensive activities related to crocodiles and alligators. This unit is great for middle school students. What You Get: You will receive a zip file that includes: 1. Eight zip folders with materials for each type of animal. Material folders will consist of booklets, posters, presentation and reading passage. 2. Preview Sheets as PDF and JPEG files 3. A Zip Folder with Extra Resources 4. A Zip Folder with Google Classroom Versions How to Use the Crocodiles and Alligators Mini Unit: This is a comprehensive unit of study that will have many components to make learning come to life. The glossary is an essential component that will provide students with the basic vocabulary they’ll need to understand and grasp the major topics included in the unit. The first lesson shows students the differences between crocodiles and alligators as well as their evolution over the past 220 million years. Students can also learn about the functions of different parts of alligator and crocodile bodies. Reading and information sheets are provided for eight different crocodile species around the world. Booklet pages are provided for all eight species in blank and modified versions. The sheets are also provided in a poster format as an alternate activity . All materials are also provided in a format for uploading to your google classroom or other sites. I hope you enjoy!! Take A Look At My Best Sellers: The History of Piracy The History of Space Exploration – Complete Unit Navajo Code Talkers Mini Unit Women in World War Two – Complete Unit The Forbidden City Mini Unit Natural Disasters – Complete Unit You Can Find More Resources At My Store Front Here: Mr. Gray History
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Crocodiles Lesson, Alligators Lesson, Animals Unit, Animal Unit Of Study, Animal Booklet, Animal Posters, Google Classroom, Reading Comprehension
Agility Mini-Lesson Bundle
P.E. & Health, Physical Education, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Introducing: Agility Mini-Lesson Bundle As educators, we comprehend the complexities in evaluating student performance effectively. It's for this reason that we have introduced a noteworthy teaching resource called the Agility Mini-Lesson Bundle. This bundle has been designed to offer premade skill- assessment rubrics for a variety of locomotor skills. The bundle covers numerous physical activities as follows: Running Skipping Leaping Galloping Side sliding Hopping, and Horizontal Jumping This pack offers an easy interpretation key and simplified grading system which makes assessment of students' abilities easier than ever. An Assortment of Physical Education Games Included! The Agility Mini-Lesson Bundle includes engaging physical education games suitable for large groups making it versatile enough to be employed in various settings, such as PE classes or summer camps. These games promote cardiovascular fitness among student participants. Note:These lesson plans are fashioned keeping elementary through middle-school grades in mind but can also be utilized at high school levels with suitable modifications catering to different fitness capabilities and gym sizes. Multiskill Games Involved & Benefits You Should Know About… The multisensory lesson plan formats included here ensure fun engagement while boosting multiple physical skills including: - Catching Accuracy - Throwing Accuracy - Hand-eye Coordination - Teamwork - Agility, Among others... The lessons are divided strategically into sections with headings and subheadings according to PE planning procedures. This enhances clarity, increasing efficiency throughout the process. Highly Reusable Resources! A unique characteristic of these resources is their reusability. These lesson plans can be used over and over, but also modified to suit different learning environments or student demographics. The Agility Mini-Lesson Bundle—a crucial tool for educators aiming to enhance their students' physical abilities through engaging and dynamic activities.
Author Gems from the Gym
Tags Agility Skills, Locomotor Skills, Skill Assessment, Physical Education Games, Multiskill Games
Woodlands - Mini Unit
Science, Life Sciences, Nature & Plants, Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Woodlands - Mini Unit Woodlands - Mini Unit is a comprehensive teaching resource designed to assist educators in imparting knowledge about deciduous and coniferous woodlands. This instructional material aims to heighten students' understanding of the immense plant and animal biodiversity within these ecosystems. Targeted Audience Aimed at learners in Grade 3-6, this resource incorporates key elements of science disciplines including botany, biology, environmental science, and earth sciences. It simplifies complex topics for educators to easily incorporate into their curriculum. About the Material The material covers an array of topics related like woodland geography, various types of trees along detailed information on leaves and deforestation aspects. A thorough exploration into different woodland creatures from insects to mammals and birds are also covered. Detailed descriptions on plants & fungi roles plus seasonal changes within these habitats are presented comprehensively too. Included Resources The Woodlands - Mini Unit comes with worksheets spanning 13 unique topics available in both PDF and editable PPT formats giving room for flexibility based on teaching style or student needs. An inclusive booklet simplifies reinforcing key points while supporting repetition crucial for learning retention. An engaging PowerPoint presentation accompanies the product package too enhancing dynamic information delivery Evaluation Tools Included: To ensure that key knowledge has been absorbed – there’s crossword sheets included providing a fun element perfect for classroom games or as take-home assignments. In entirety – Woodlands - Mini Unit serves as a versatile tool aiding teachers in stirring up young learners' curiosity through engaging content opening up nature's wondrous woodland world.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Woodlands, Deciduous, Coniferous, Biodiversity, Ecosystems
Genre Mini-Unit
ELA, Literature, Grade 3, 4, 5, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This resource is a Genre Mini-Unit. Students will learn about and review two genres - fiction and nonfiction. Within these genres, students will be introduced to the different type of texts that fall into these two genres. Students will go on scavenger hunts, set goals, complete a variety of printable activities and much more.
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Genres, Readers Workshop, Literature Packet, Reading Assessments, Library
World Religions - Mini Unit
Social Studies, History, History: World, History: Ancient, Grade 5, 6, 7, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This file includes reading and project materials for nine major world religions/philosophies: Christianity Islam Hinduism Buddhism Jainism Sikhism Judaism Shintoism Atheism
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Religion, Religions, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, SIkhism, Jainism, Judaism, Athiesm
Identifying Genres Mini Lesson
ELA, Strategies, Grade 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This is an Identifying Genres Mini Lesson for your 3rd and 4th grade reading students. These worksheets are great practice for students when learning about genres. Students can use the definition sheet to help them read a title of a story and then predict what the genre might be. Pages 4-7 can be printed back to back.
Author The Kinder Lady
Tags Reading Mini Lesson, Reading Strategies, Genres, Graphic Organizer, Cause And Effect
The Forbidden City : Mini Unit
Social Studies, History, History: Asian, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
The Forbidden City: Mini Unit This teaching resource is designed for the seventh to tenth-grade curriculum, with a particular focus on Asian History in Social Studies programs. It complements any study or discussion about Chinese history and culture. What's Included: New depth to The Forbidden City's history and architecture Reading materials, timeline templates and images Worksheets with answer keys and presentation materials Detailed PowerPoint Presentation that evolves throughout the unit. Special Features: The project includes lesson plans for each session, continuity assurance in dealing with the subject matter, as well as beneficial video links. Through this unit we examine 24 buildings or landmarks in The Forbidden City including information cards with images of the structures layout plan. Student Activities: The historical timeline of The Forbidden City comes alive through a final summarizing activity all detailed within this mini-unit complete with essential resources for successful project assembly. Digital Resource Options: This resource features various digital file types such as PPT files for presentations, PDFs for classroom activity worksheets, alongside compressed worksheet files where storage space may be limited. Potential Applications: Suitable implementations include group projects fostering team learning dynamics attending equally efficiently to homework assignments which promote independent learning skills across grades seven through ten inclusive. About This Resource: Educate young learners on one of China’s most iconic cultural landmarks using 'The Forbidden City: Mini Unit'. Use this resource to bring innovation into your teaching approach while providing depth to Asian history education within your classroom teachings.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Forbidden City, Chinese History, Asian Culture, Architecture, Educational Resource
Snakes Mini Unit
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Snakes Mini Unit This is a Snakes Mini Unit that will provide students with resources from the beginning to end of a unit. This unit will leave students feeling more knowledgeable about this animal species and equipped to tackle any and all comprehensive activities related to snakes. This unit is great for middle school students. What You Get: You will receive a zip file that includes: 1. Nine zip folders with materials for each type of animal. Material folders will consist of booklets, posters, Google Classroom versions, and reading passage. 2. Preview Sheets as PDF, PowerPoints, and JPEG files 3. A Zip Folder with Additional Resources How to Use the Snakes Mini Unit: This is a comprehensive unit of study that will have many components to make learning come to life. The glossary is an essential component that will provide students with the basic vocabulary they’ll need to understand and grasp the major topics included in the unit. The first lesson teaches students about some basic snake facts as well as their evolution over the past 150 million years. Students can also learn about the functions of different parts of snakes’ bodies. Reading and information sheets are provided for 9 different snake species around the world. Booklet pages are provided for all 9 species in large and small versions. The sheets are provided in a poster format as an alternate activity . All materials are also provided in a format for uploading to your Google Classroom or other sites. I hope you enjoy!! Take A Look At My Best Sellers: The History of Piracy The History of Space Exploration – Complete Unit Navajo Code Talkers Mini Unit Women in World War Two – Complete Unit The Forbidden City Mini Unit Natural Disasters – Complete Unit You Can Find More Resources At My Store Front Here: Mr. Gray History
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Science Unit, Animal Unit, Snakes Unit, Google Classroom, Snake Posters, Snake Booklet, Reading Passages, Glossary, Snake Facts
Whales Mini Unit
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Whales Mini Unit This is a Whales Mini Unit that will provide students with resources from the beginning to end of a unit. This unit will leave students feeling more knowledgeable about this animal species and equipped to tackle any and all comprehensive activities related to whales. This unit is great for middle school students. What You Get: You will receive a zip file that includes: 1. A Presentations Folder with 19 PowerPoints 2. A Separated Materials Folder with 22 PDFs 3. A Teacher Note PDF 4. A Whale Card Game PDF 5. A Whales Complete Worksheet Set PDF 6. A Whales Modified Worksheet Set PDF 7. Whales Preview Sheet as PDF, PowerPoint and JPEG files 8. Whales Test PDF How to Use the Whales Mini Unit: This is a comprehensive unit of study that will have many components to make learning come to life. The glossary is an essential component that will provide students with the basic vocabulary they’ll need to understand and grasp the major topics included in the unit. Lesson one teaches students about the evolution of whales from Pakicetus to the present day. Students then complete a timeline activity . Lesson two teaches about the major differences in the diets of toothed and baleen whales. Students then complete a basic organizer activity . Lesson three teaches about the different ways in which both toothed and baleen whales communicate and use sound to detect prey and dangers. Lesson four covers the major body parts of most whales. Diagrams are available in basic or extended versions for students to complete. Lesson five shows students the history of whaling from ancient times to the present day and how many species were nearly wiped out by humans. Each lesson comes with a PowerPoint presentation featuring enlarged readings, images, and movie links. Information and project sheets are provided for twelve different whale species for students to create different presentation projects with. Whale information cards and instructions are included to play a special game of Top Trumps. All worksheets also have modified versions to help you support students with differing learning needs. Students can complete a crossword activity at the end of the unit. The crossword is provided in a regular and modified version with an answer key included. An end of unit test is also included in the file featuring short response and image-based questions for students to complete. You will have an answer key for this as well. I hope you enjoy!! Take A Look At My Best Sellers: Japanese Ema Prayer Boards The Underground Railroad Mini Unit United Kingdom Country Study Food Production and Farming Unit Alexander Hamilton Mini Unit The Tuskegee Airmen Mini Unit You Can Find More Resources At My Store Front Here: Mr. Gray History
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Whales Mini Unit, Animals Unit, Animals Crossword Puzzle, Whales Lesson Plan, Whales Presentation, Types Of Whales, Science Worksheets
Roman Gladiators - Mini Unit
Social Studies, History, History: Ancient, History: Europe, History: World, Grade 5, 6, 7, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Roman Gladiators - Mini Unit Roman Gladiators - Mini Unit is a comprehensive teaching resource designed to captivate students in grades 5 to 7 and introduce them to the world of Ancient Rome's Gladiators. This mini-unit covers various subjects related to gladiator life such as training methods, fight rules and traditions, injuries on the arena sand, Gladiator Unions, and their freedom struggles. The provided material encourages active student involvement withengaging projects including: Creating booklets or diaries depicting the lives of gladiators Worksheets for project completion. This resource surpasses text-based learning, providing educators with a PowerPoint presentation filled with images of architecture from that era along with varied weapons used by the Gladiators. Inclusivity is maintained by allowing for Google Classroom versions for each file. These can be uploaded on school portals for students' home accessibility. Small group discussions or larger class participation make it adaptable in different teaching environments- traditional classrooms or homeschooling setups alike. Evaluation Tools: Evaluations after each topic coverage Answer keys included for teachers' convenience The package encompasses materials such as: PPT Presentation (For leading whole group classroom instruction) PDF Guided Notebook (Ideal for independent student study) PDF Worksheets (Could be used as homework assignments) *File * File containing separated content easy-to-print section-wise adds an additional layer of convenience in preparing material handouts. * * File having Google Drive Version fits perfectly in remote-learning scenarios) Unearth intriguing tales about Rome's ancient superstars - The Gladiators, using this well-constructed Roman Gladiators - Mini Unit.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Roman Gladiators, Ancient Rome, Gladiatorial Battles, Training Methods, Fight Rules
Japanese-American Internment : Mini Unit
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
The Japanese-American Internment: Mini Unit A remarkable teaching resource for grade 8 to 12 learners, revolves around one of the most notable chapters of World War Two's - the 'Japanese-American internment'. Structuring & Content This compact mini-unit is systematically organized into multiple educational sections, each designed to facilitate a thorough understanding of this topic. This includes reading sheets that delve into: The early history of Japanese American immigration Detailed account of discrimination they endured Insights behind why and how internment transpired. Key Features Primary source activities: Providing an unfiltered look into historic prejudices that shaped this decision, this element aids in tangible understanding about harmful effects of prejudice and paranoia on monumental historic errors. 'Make your own' informational booklets:Involving students in hands-on tasks fosters their active participation while honing critical thinking abilities related to context comprehension. Detailed PowerPoint presentation:An energetic PowerPoint deck featuring magnified reading notes, captivating images and pertinent movie links amplifies instruction delivery expertly- whether it’s across large or small groups. Information about camp life for interns forms graphic visual description opening up venues for discussions on civil liberties within classrooms - both physical or virtual via platforms like Google Classroom where all module content is easily updatable for remote accessibility as well. Addons An added advantage is its usefulness as take-home material or independent learning assignments urging self-motivated exploration competencies among participants-particularly involving historical & cultural images from the past. Material available across diverse formats- PDFs, editable PowerPoint decks etc., ensures flexibility in usage according to individual preferences rendering it a hassle-free addition for any social studies teacher involving US History tanlge. In conclusion, 'Japanese-American Internment- Mini Unit' brings together various tools promoting student involvement while shedding light on the varied landscape of America's rich history.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Japanese Americans, Internment, World War Two, Primary Sources, Hands-on Learning
Mini-Reviews Book Report
ELA, Literature, Reading, Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Mini-Reviews Book Report is an 11-page resource that provides a detailed lesson plan to teach students in 6th to 9th grades how to write and publish mini-reviews of books they have read. It can easily be modified for 10th-12th graders as well. This engaging lesson offers students a creative way to express their opinions about the novel or nonfiction book they read and then publish their reviews online. They will write a summary or synopsis of the plot of the book, introduce the main characters, setting, and theme, and write an assessment or evaluation of the book in which they express their opinion about the book and back it up with evidence. Your students will enjoy this book report because, instead of writing a formal book report, they will publish their mini-reviews online and then can see their reviews on different websites. Plus students get exposed to many new books they might not have known about by reading the reviews written by their classmates and others.This assignment is great for all students in grades 6-9: regular ed, ESL, RSP, and GATE. The lesson includes the following: objectives and learning targets that are aligned with the Common Core Standards detailed lesson plan suggestions of places for students to post their reviews student sample of a mini-review a scaffolded template for writing the review rubric Other Resources You Might Be Interested In: Book Reports: Autobiography/Biography Genre Study Book Report and Speech Book into Movie Project: Compare and Contrast Book Report and Essay Book Jacket Book Report Character Analysis Essay, Gift for a Character Book Report, and Oral Presentation Historical Fiction Genre Study Book Report Historical Fiction Genre Study Literature Circle Project Poetry Book Report Mini-Reviews Book Report Mystery, Thriller, Horror, and Suspense Genre Study Book Report Narrative Nonfiction Genre Study Book Report Project Poetry Book Report Dystopian. Science Fiction, and Fantasy Genre Study Game Board Project Reading Units: Creating Independent Readers in your Middle School Classroom which is available as 1 unit or as individual resources Part 1: What We Do When We Read Part 2: Reading Logs, Setting Goals, and Reflection Part 3: Summary Writing for Short Stories Part 4: Metacognitive Logs: Reading Response Bonus: How to Set Up An Amazing Classroom Library (without Spending Much Money) Google Slide Shows: Characterization: What It Is and How to Develop It Writing with Suspense If you have any questions, please email me at gruenwaldy1@gmail.com
Author Intentional Teaching and Learning
Tags Book Report, Writing A Book Review, Writing Lesson, Reading, Critical Thinking, Expository Writing, Evaluating, Rubric, Scaffolded Template, Sample Review, Book Jacket Book Report
Benjamin Franklin Lapbook and Mini Unit
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Grade 5, 6, 7, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
The Benjamin Franklin Lapbook and Mini Unit is a 31-page download filled with information about Benjamin Franklin. It is structured in such a way that students can create a lapbook if they cut out on the dotted lines. They can paste their information into a journal or file folder.
Author Creative Learning Connection
Tags Benjamin Franklin, Lapbook Activity, President Printable, President Activity, Inventions Activity
Leonardo da Vinci: Nature Studies Mini Unit
Social Studies, History, History: World, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Leonardo da Vinci: Nature Studies Mini Unit is a 10-page download that will teach your readers about da Vinci and his relationship with nature . Student activities are included.
Author Creative Learning Connection
Tags Da Vinci, Leonardo Ebook, Da Vinci Mini Unit, Nature Studies, Nature Book
Graphing Rational Functions Mini Unit
Math, Algebra, Calculus, Grade 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
If you are a high school math teacher, finding resources that best serve for your students is of the utmost importance! This is aGraphing Rational Functions Mini Unitthat is filled with purposeful practice that your students can use right away. This Mini Unit is packed with everything you need to introduce the topic and assess students along the way. This resource was designed for Algebra 2 and PreCalculus students in 10th – 12th grade. There is a suggested pacing guide that demonstrates how this can be broken up across 7 days. The overall objective is for students to be able to sketch graphs of rational functions by hand given an equation. Included in this packet: --An editable 60 slide presentation. On the slides , you will find a title, time allotted, a clickable symbol to advance to the next slide, and an abbreviation for the type of problem it is. IP will stand for independent practice. GP will stand for guided practice. --Extra Practice PC–2.6 with answer key. Comes in PDF and Word. --Guided Notes PC-2.6 Part 1 with answer key. Comes in PDF and Word. --Guided Notes PC-2.6 Part 2 with answer key. Comes in PDF and Word. --Homework PC-2.6 Part 1 with answer key. Comes in PDF and Word. --Homework PC-2.6 Part 2 with answer key. Comes in PDF and Word. --Quiz A PC-2.6 with answer key. Comes in PDF and Word. --Quiz B PC-2.6 with answer key. Comes in PDF and Word. --Quiz C PC-2.6 with answer key. Comes in PDF and Word. --Quiz A and B Answer Key as a Google Slides presentation. I hope you enjoy! You can find more resources at my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/smith-math Here are other similar resources for you to enjoy: https://teachsimple.com/product/intro-to-calculus-word-wall https://teachsimple.com/product/laws-of-exponents-lessons-intro-lesson-exponents-basics https://teachsimple.com/product/sequences-and-series-graphic-organizer https://teachsimple.com/product/laws-of-exponents-lessons-lesson-3-quotient-rule https://teachsimple.com/product/systems-of-equations-graphic-organizer-packet https://teachsimple.com/product/algebra-2-word-wall
Author Smith Math
Tags Graphing Rational Functions, Algebra Quiz, Precalculus Quiz, Algebra 2 Unit, Math Practice, Graphing Quiz, Word Wall, Vocabulary Practice, Smith Math
Crusades Mini Unit
Social Studies, History, History: Europe, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
The Crusades Mini Unit The Crusades Mini Unit is a comprehensive teaching resource, tailor-made for students from grades 9 to 12. This inclusive unit aims at building a deep understanding of the causes, pivotal events, and repercussions of the crusades in European history. Covered Topics Include: Religious Differences in the Middle East, The Christian & Islamic Worlds of the Middle Ages, Causes of the Crusades. This mini-unit covers essential crusade phases such as The Peasants Crusade, The First Crusade and moves until Later Crusades & Islamic Expansion. It ensures educators can effectively establish an intellectual correlation between these phases for their students while meeting curriculum guidelines. Interactive Support Material Each phase is supported by reading and activity sheets that provoke interactive learning whilst reinforcing concepts. Grading is made smooth with answer keys accompanying every review sheet for each section. As an added stimulating component to solidify knowledge retention, there are crossword puzzles with respective answer keys included in this resource. Extended Student Exploration Material The mini-unit also provides materials supporting extended student exploration through essay writing or graphic timeline creation focused on crusades subject matter. Teachers can use these additional resources to enhance their classroom syllabus while encouraging critical thinking amongst learners. Note: All these learning tools are accompanied by a robust PowerPoint presentation designed to ease course navigation for both teachers and students alike. This intelligent blend of theoretical and practical knowledge makes this resource functional on physical as well as virtual platforms making it viable for homeschoolers. Focused Learning:Achieving an exciting engagement in social studies has never been more feasible than with this history-focused Mini-Unit aimed at understanding nuanced facets of European History encapsulated within ‘The Crusades’.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Crusades, European History, Middle Ages, Interactive Learning, Homeschooling
Prohibition - Mini Unit
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Teach your students about the prohibition era with this engaging mini-unit. Prohibition - Mini Unit is divided in 2 parts: PART ONE : THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT With this part, students will learn about the origins of different temperance organizations and the reasons why they campaigned against alcohol during the 1800s and early 1900s. This part also introduces students to the impacts of nativist feelings and World War One on the temperance movement. PART TWO : PROHIBITION Students will learn about the impacts of prohibition and the ultimate reasons for its failure including the involvement of organized crime, corruption, loopholes and smuggling, financial losses for governments, and poisonings. Each part comes with: - Presentations to inform students on the topics. - Comprehension questions to discuss - Instructions for students to create either a booklet or poster project. - For the project create a booklet about the Temperance Movement students will include information to teach people about the temperance movement from its founding to the passage of the 18th Amendment. - For the project create a booklet about the Prohibition students will create a booklet to teach people about America under prohibition during the 1920s and early 1930s There are also writing sheets and primary source materials for students to investigate and understand different contemporary opinions on temperance and prohibition. The unit also comes with a PowerPoint presentation featuring enlarged reading sections, images, and video links. All materials are available in pdf and editable ppt formats for teachers to make any changes they need. This unit can follow the format of whole-class instruction and then students can be organized in groups or pairs to work on the presentations. You can find more of my units of study here!
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Prohibition, Temperance, Prohibition Worksheet Pdf, Prohibition Lesson Plans 11th Grade
Horses Lapbook and Mini Unit
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 2, 3, 4, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
The Horses Lapbook and Mini Unit is a 23-page download comprised of coloring pages, photographs and paintings for students to enjoy. There are many ways that you could choose to engage students with this lapbook.
Author Creative Learning Connection
Tags Horses Coloring, Horses Lapbook, Horses Assessment, Label A Horse, Animal Health
Amelia Earhart : Mini Unit
Social Studies, Biographies, History, History: USA, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Amelia Earhart : Mini Unit is a great resource to teach your students about the life and achievements of Amelia Earhart. Included in the file are: Reading sheets covering Earhart's early life, flying achievements, and final journey around the world. Instructions and materials to create either a poster or booklet project. A PowerPoint presentation featuring enlarged readings, images, and movie links. A fun crossword activity which includes the answer key. Image sheets: Including maps showing Amelia Earhart's flight path around the world! Project materials are provided for students to create either a booklet or poster on the life of Amelia Earhart. All needed worksheets are included for students to complete such projects. The file also contains instruction and question sheets, coloring pages, and a PowerPoint presentation. For the booklet or poster project, all expected questions to be answered are included All throughout, this resource is full of information to help guide students through the materials including enlarged reading passages, images, and movie links. All files come in Google Classroom versions which can be easily uploaded to your own website for students to access from home. And also a file with all resources separated so that teachers can access single resources within the whole unit.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Amelia Earhart, Earhart, Flight Path, Reading Comprehension, Project
Close Reading and Annotation Mini Unit
ELA, Strategies, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Close Reading and Annotation Mini Unit This is an educational resource designed to equip teachers with crucial reading and analyzing skills. Its flexibility allows it to be incorporated into lesson plans at any time of the academic year. It is primarily structured for secondary school students; however, the content can also be adapted across other grades. Reiterating and emphasizing already-acquired close reading skills in a fresh context helps students recognize their own abilities. This Mini Unit supports critical 21st-century learning abilities that are vital across all disciplines, making it a versatile teaching tool. Four Days Lesson Plan Day One: Introduction with close reading analysis of photography combined with an introduction annotation anchor chart . Day Two: Vibrant close reading activities involving several stations. Day Three: Tactful demonstration by teachers on how to strategically use the tool incorporating two-column notes while reviewing varied methodologies. Last Day: Holistic student practice of previously taught techniques from first three days. No less than 14 graphic organizers specifically crafted for lesson three are provided. Their wide application scope covers whole-group instruction down to small-group/parenthood learning activities or even homework assignments as per teacher's preference! Inclusion from Larger Bundle - '21st Century Skills' This mini unit also includes content from a larger bundle named '21st Century Skills'. A package more expansively focused on developing future-proof employability proficiency which would greatly aid students in facing real-world challenges post-school years. Miscellaneous Information *File Type:* This product file is in PDF format for ease of digital access and printing. *Suitable Grades:* The content is applicable across grades 6-9. *Subject Area:* The primary focus area is Language arts with specific strategy execution. Additional resource references have been kept separate to avoid cluttering the product description.
Author Fairways and Chalkboards
Tags Close Reading, Annotation, Mini Unit, Critical Thinking Skills, Graphic Organizers
Constructed Response Mini Unit Grades 7-9
ELA, Strategies, Grade 7, 8, 9, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This week long mini unit is perfect for the beginning of the school year or as a review right before testing season! This unit it designed using the RACE strategy for constructed responses. What's included: - 5 day detailed lesson plan with activities - Printable workbook (answer key included) - Digital workbook (Microsoft or Google compatible!) - Digital and printable graphic organizers Check out the preview for a closer look!
Author Fairways and Chalkboards
Tags RACE, Constructed Response, Back To School Skills, Ela Skills, Race Constructed Response, Race Strategy For Constructed Response
Immigration & Immigrants : Mini Unit
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Immigration & Immigrants: Mini Unit A comprehensive teaching resource aimed at Grade 8-12 students that provides valuable insights into immigration in the United States. Historical Materials Focusing on America's expansion over the past 250 years, including experiences of Native American and African-American communities during the same period. Vocabulary and Essential Phrases about Immigration Included are illustrative examples of push and pull factors to help learners understand causes of immigration and allow them to articulate these ideas effectively. Tales from Major Immigrant Groups The unit comprises reading materials featuring stories from ten major immigrant groups: Chinese, Jewish, Irish, Japanese, Arab, Italian, German, Vietnamese Norwegian and Indian immigrant communities. Narrative Approach in Reading Materials The narratives provided delve into individual accounts without losing sight of the broader picture. They illustrate successive waves of immigration while highlighting their experiences or discrimination they faced post-arrival in the United States. Worksheets and Multimedia Content Incorporated worksheets are available in both pdf format as well as editable pptx., providing flexibility for teachers delivering lessons or assigning tasks based on student progress. An introductory PowerPoint Presentation serves as an efficient aid for instructors initiating first lessons or facilitating discussions about chosen immigrant group presentations by students based upon their researches inclusive of images data graphs etcetera for balanced comprehension. This mini-unit is particularly relevant within a Social Studies curriculum especially USA History due to its focus on key narrative threads related to immigration - presented through a variety of formats suitable for different teaching styles (group work, small student clusters, individual assignments etcetera). It thus serves as a staple choice supplementing conventional course material providing students with a profound understanding of the central role of immigration in shaping American society.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Immigration, Immigrants, US History, Push And Pull Factors, Cultural Diversity
Volleyball Forearm Pass Mini-Lesson Bundle
P.E. & Health, Physical Education, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This resource is a Volleyball Forearm Pass Mini-Lesson Bundle. There are 5 mini-lessons included. They are meant to be brief, but effective for your physical education students. The plans will give you detailed instructions on how to incorporate the lesson. These can be printed in color or black and white. FUN ENGAGING Activities, Student Friendly Visual Aids, Set-Up Instructions Included, Detailed Graphics, llustrations, and Instructions, Efficient and Organized Materials for ease of use and implementation, Great for All Grade Levels of Elementary and Middle school. Use for Multiple Years Large group physical education games to use in your PE classes, summer camp or for your church youth group program. These quality products were designed to be engaging, student friendly and highly educational. They provide MVPA (Max Volume of Physical Activity ) and high energy to provide an outlet for students to develop their cardiovascular fitness. Your students will love them! You can incorporate them with multiple classes at the same time or a single class at a time. Products are geared towards elementary and middle school students but can also be used with high school students successfully! The games can be modified for skill levels and to fit your gym size. The equipment suggested in the plan can be substituted for other items in your equipment closet. Games - multi-skill games are designed for students having a wide range of abilities. These games can be used by PE teachers as a full unit or an extension of their unit. Combined with other numerous activities to be creative during a single class period. The individual products and activities can also be utilized by classroom teachers to organize recess activities keeping students active and focused during recess play. In addition, many of the products can be used to make great small-group activity for school events such as Field Days or as a seasonal rewards days. For games - Plan includes a number of text boxes with headings and subheadings that correspond to the unique PE planning and structural procedures. It incorporates a wide variety of critical lesson plan components that are important for teaching large group games. games provide opportunities for students to improve their catching, throwing, kicking, striking, running, goal keeping, tracking, dodging, tagging, reaction time, cardiovascular endurance, teamwork, sportsmanship, hand-eye coordination, accuracy & agility. One great thing about these games is that students can be placed in ability groups that consider developmental skill and fitness factors to help keep the games fair, even and safe for all. Detailed Instructions in an Easy-to-Understand Lesson Plan Format, FUN and ENGAGING, Set-Up Diagrams Included, Use Year After Year, Great for Developing a Variety of PE Skills
Author Gems from the Gym
Tags Mini Lesson, Physical Education, Back To School, Volleyball, Exercise, Lesson Plan For Volleyball, Volleyball Lesson Plans, Volleyball Lesson Plan, Forearm Pass, A Type Of Forearm Pass, What Is A Forearm Pass In Volleyball, Volleyball Lesson Plans Pdf, Lesson Plans For Volleyball, Volleyball Lesson Plans For Elementary