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Mini Lesson Plan Template
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.
Short I: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - Four Mini Games
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Games, Activities
Short I: Four Mini Games Sample Game Note: This download is in PowerPoint show mode to protect the rights of the image creator(s), and is thus UNEDITABLE. Playing the Game 4 games Arrow in top-right to advance through each slide. Game 1 - What is the Word? Clue will appear automatically and students need to guess the word. Press the card on the top of the pile to show the answer (5 questions) Game 2 - Unscramble. The clue and letters slowly appear giving students some time to write or say their answers before all the letters appear. Again press the card on the top for the answer. (5 questions) Game 3 - 4 Choices. Two kinds of question in this game - word prompt and clue prompt. In the word prompt you have to select the correct answer for the word provided. Clue prompt you will need to select the correct word. Game 4 - True or False. A statement will appear automatically. Decide if it is true or false. About the Full Game (available in the ppt game links section below) The variety included in this four mini game powerpoint will keep the entire class happy. With clue questions, picture prompts, unscrambling words and more, this is an extensive review of short I phonics words at the pace you want to go at. There are opportunities for team work or to work as individuals. Plenty of reading practice and your kids are sure to enjoy themselves at the same time. Words: bid, hid, kid, big, dig, pig, fin, pin, win, dip, hip, lip, bit, sit, mix, six. Features some sound effects for entertainment purposes. Helps to Build Letter recognition – Identifying letters in different fonts or contexts. Letter-sound association – Connecting letters to its sounds. Vocabulary building – Introducing words that start with each letter. Phonemic awareness – Listening for letter sounds in words, rhyming, or segmenting sounds. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Letter PPT Game Links: Letter A Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Hidden Pictures 2 Hidden Pictures 3 The Short Question Riddle Time Review Games Follow the Vocab Letter B Letter C Letter D Letter E Hidden Pictures 1 The Grand Circle 8 Pictures 1 Clue Behind the Garage Doors Outside the Submarine Two Review Games Say What You See Quiz Game Letter F Letter G Letter H Letter I Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Three Review Games Three Quiz Show Style Games Find the Ball Bowling Four Mini Games Outside the Train Window Letter J Letter K Letter L Letter M Letter N Letter O Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Yes or No Game Six Pictures Game Hidden Pictures 2 6 Stars One Question MCQS Game The Grid Letter P Letter Q Letter R Letter S Letter T Letter U Letter V Letter W Letter X Letter Y Letter Z Overview These interactive PowerPoint games make early phonics practice fun and engaging for young learners. With a mix of exciting activities, kids stay motivated while strengthening key phonetic patterns. Each game offers plenty of opportunities for participation—whether playing in teams, one-on-one, or independently. The variety of game styles, from disappearing squares to timed challenges, ensures that every student can learn in a way that works best for them. Bright visuals, sound effects, and gradually increasing difficulty keep students engaged and support different skill levels. Teachers have full control over the pacing and difficulty, making it easy to adjust the experience based on their students' needs. Whether guessing hidden images, recalling sequences, or solving riddles, each activity reinforces phonics in a fun, interactive way. These games turn traditional phonics drills into an exciting, hands-on learning adventure, building confidence and essential literacy skills in young learners. For More Like This For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Esl, Powerpoint, Ppt, Powerpoint Games, Esl Games, Ela Games, Vocabulary Games, Phonics Games, Letter I Games, Letter I Activities
Easter Sample Mini Unit - Includes Reading, Vocabulary, Facts
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Easter, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Activities
Easter Sample Mini Unit In the Full Download This Easter Starters 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 traditions, symbols, and joy of Easter. 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) Easter 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 seasonal exploration, making it ideal for literacy blocks, holiday enrichment, cross-curricular connections, or spring-themed lessons . Vocabulary Progression The vocabulary in this unit follows a progressive difficulty model : Day 1 : Grade 3 Day 2 : End of Grade 3 / Start of Grade 4 Day 3 : Solid Grade 4 Day 4 : End of Grade 4 Day 5 : Start of Grade 5 This structured vocabulary progression ensures that students build confidence and expand their language use over the course of the week. Vocabulary Words Included in the Unit: basket, egg, chick, spring, celebrate, bunny, candy, flower, parade, decorate, delight, nibble, gather, disguise, wiggle, tradition, festival, prepare, giggle, wander, celebrate, symbol, occasion, gathering, decoration. Describing Words (adjectives) used in the Easter context: colorful, soft, fresh, happy, hidden, fluffy, bright, cheerful, sweet, fancy, exciting, sneaky, wiggly, bouncy, delicate, lively, peaceful, grateful, joyful, meaningful, welcoming, thankful How to Use This Easter Mini Unit This Easter 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 Easter-themed content. Teachers can guide students through each task as a whole class , in small groups , or as independent work . 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 curiosity and critical thinking, while the describing words support writing and oral language. At the end of the week, use the written quiz to review key vocabulary and concepts in a meaningful way. The consistent structure allows students to build confidence while exploring the stories, celebrations, and symbols of this joyful holiday. Includes color and black and white versions. More Easter Products FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Mini Unit Links Easter 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
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Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Passages, Esl, Mini Unit, Discussions, Geography, Easter
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
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
Sharks Mini Unit
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Sharks Mini Unit This is a Sharks 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 sharks. This unit is great for middle school students. What You Get: You will receive a zip file that includes: 1. A Presentations Folder with 16 PowerPoints 2. A Separated Materials Folder with 18 PDFs 3. A Shark Card Game PDF 4. Sharks Preview Sheet as PDF, PowerPoint and JPEG files 5. Sharks Test PDF How to Use the Sharks 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 sharks from the first fish to the present day. Students then complete a timeline activity . Lesson two teaches about the major differences in the diets of carnivorous and planktivore sharks. Students then complete a basic organizer activity . Lesson three covers the major body parts of most sharks. Diagrams are available in basic or extended versions for students to complete. Lesson four shows students the history of humans and sharks from ancient times to the present day. Each lesson comes with a PowerPoint presentation featuring enlarged readings, images, and movie links. Information and project sheets are provided for ten different shark species for students to create different presentation projects with. Shark 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 Sharks Unit, Sharks Lesson, Types Of Sharks, Animals Mini Unit, Animals Presentation, Animals Assessment, Crossword Puzzles, Vocabulary Cards, Mini Sharks
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
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
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
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
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
The Underground Railroad : Mini Unit
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
The Underground Railroad: Mini Unit An all-inclusive toolkit for educators to favorably guide their students through the intricate history of abolitionism and the operation of the Underground Railroad during the 17th and 19th centuries. Designed specifically for grades 8-12, this resource finds apt use in social studies, language arts classes or any learning environment discussing American history. About The Mini Unit The mini unit comprises three essential components: Evolution of The Abolitionist Movement: This introduces learners to how slavery proliferated due to industry expansion and sheds light on key figures like David Walker and William Lloyd Garrison. A Case Study of Canterbury School, Connecticut: Spotlighting hostility that African-Americans — including school-going children — faced in northern states. It provides a case study approach enabling students grasp social situations present when anti-slavery groups were active. 'The Underground Railroad': This section's focus is on how this mechanism was organized, different escape routes open for individuals plus discusses discrimination that awaited those who managed escaping to northern states or Canada. Detailed Biographies Prominent names as John Brown & Harriet Tubman along with lesser-known but nevertheless remarkable personalities such as Thomas Garrett & Samuel Burris are covered here enriching student learning experience via increased empathy understanding. Ancillary Materials: Rounding off with exhaustive supplementary materials — question sheets facilitating comprehension; instructions guiding preparation & delivery towards gripping PowerPoint presentations ; narratives retelling famous escape stories - making sure every aspect related to The Underground Railroad era gets addressed while teaching. In summation,"The Underground Railroad: Mini Unit" comes with a vast array of resources threaded into a cohesive educational product adaptable for both solo or group situations. It's perfect to be consumedin classrooms through projector-supported PowerPoint presentations or serve as home-based enrichment devices — painting historical events in broader and deeper shades. The resource being available on commonly found file-types is equipped to take students on a journey through American history periods that had monumental impact; the ripple effects of which are still visible today!
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Abolitionism, Underground Railroad, Abolitionist Movement, Slavery, Canterbury School
Speed Quizzing – Matter Mini Unit
Science, Physics, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This activity will get your students out of their seats, moving around, and discussing the material. It is fully editable and requires very little preparation. Simply print, cut out the flash cards , and pass them out to students. Note. This resource can also be used as excellent question bank as it contains 32 high-quality questions that you can use in any way you see fit. This activity contains 32 questions designed to test your students’ knowledge of the unit they are studying. The questions come directly from the lessons and cover the following topics: • Atomic Theory and Structure Overview • Lewis Structures • Trends in the Periodic Table • Types of Chemical Bonds • Nomenclature – Ionic Compounds and Multivalents • Nomenclature – Polyatomics and Covalent Compounds • Intermolecular Forces Alternate way to ensure each student gets a new partner each time: Divide students into groups A and B. Have every student pair up with someone from the other group (if there is an odd number of students you participate too!) 1) Do Speed Quizzing 2) Then have group A move to the right and group B stay still. 3) Do Speed Quizzing 4) Then have group B move to the left and group A stay still. Every student in group A will meet every student in group B, but students will not meet students in their own group (a clever way to keep apart students who should not be partnered for whatever reason). This activity can be used to: • Prompt meaningful student conversation • Review prior knowledge • Review new terms/problems after a unit • Gather student ideas • Remediate weak skills • Practice new skills Thank you for your interest in my products. If you have any questions, please send me an email - devon@teachwithfergy.com
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Matter, Density, Science Assessment, Physical Science, Speed Quizzing
Alexander Hamilton : Mini Unit
Social Studies, Biographies, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Alexander Hamilton Mini Unit The Alexander Hamilton Mini Unit is a comprehensive teaching resource designed to assist educators in imparting knowledge about the life and contributions of this American historical figure. It has been crafted for students ranging from grades 8 up to grade 12, making it particularly useful for those studying Social Studies, Biographies, and USA History. Covered Topic Highlights: Hamilton's early life & academics. His involvement in the Revolution, Congress, Shays Rebellion & the Constitution development. Tenure as Treasury Secretary and events such as Whiskey Rebellion. The formation of political parties: Federalist & Democratic-Republican Parties. A detailed overview of the infamous Hamilton-Burr Duel and Hamilton's legacy. This educational module respects differences among learners by offering reading sheets in both regular and simplified formats. There are also interactive PowerPoint slides which include factual information along with thought-provoking questions. Multimedia-learning Resources: Note sheets for students to jot down their thoughts or reflections on each discussed topic enhancing their comprehension level. Interactive Workbook materials: Facilitates enriched content interaction either through creating booklets or magazines. Comprehensive assessment options Brief quizzes/tests : Offers Teachers an effective tool to gauge learning outcomes. Fun and Engaging Learning Tools: Comic materials: Bringing history to life with amusing dialogues. Coloring pages: Enhancing creativity while understanding the topics. Crossword puzzles: A fun way to test students' knowledge. In conclusion, the Alexander Hamilton Mini Unit is an expansive teaching toolkit. Its flexibility allows teachers to meet diverse classroom needs. It can be used individually as a homework assignment, for group discussions encouraging collaborative learning or in whole group reflection sessions.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Alexander Hamilton, American Revolution, Constitution Development, Treasury Secretary, Political Parties
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
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
Distributive Property - Digital Practice & Mini Lesson
, Grade 6, 7, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Thisself graded, digital math practice activity about the distributive property is perfect for your digital middle school math classroom. What makes this a Mini-Lesson & Practice Activity? There is a series of slides that leads students through the basics of how the distributive property works. Students can give feedback as they go along. There are practice problems at the end of the activity that guide the students to get the problem correct. Students cannot progress through the activity until the type in a correct answer. There are hints given if a student gets stuck. This activity is set to not let students progress to the next problem until they get the problem they're on correct. If they get a problem wrong, they're given a hint to prompt them and then they must try the problem again. I use this with my 6th graders. These are all very basic, low level problems for simplifying expressions using the distributive property. This activity uses only the variable 'x'. No negative numbers are used, although there are problems with subtraction such as simplifying 5(x-8). Special Design Features: Each question is treated as a separate "section". Students can only complete one question at a time. This can be beneficial for ELLs or students with special learning needs because it chunks the questions in a way that can lower the cognitive demand. Most of the questions have an image that shows the problem. This means the math problems are written much larger and clearer than if they were just typed in with regular text. The last set of problems on this activity uses regular size font. Ideas for use: Use this practice activity as a mini-lesson. Use this to refresh the topic for students who have already had some exposure to it. Add your own questions to customize the problems to match your areas of emphasis. PLEASE READ! This is a digital-only resource and is in the form of a Google Form. You cannot print this activity and use it as a paper-pencil quiz.
Author Sheltered Language Resources
Tags Distributive, Distributive Property, Digital Math Practice, Digital Mini Lesson, Google Classroom, Distributive Property Lessons, Distributive Property Lesson, Distributive Practice
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
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
Booker T. Washington - Mini Unit
Social Studies, Biographies, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Booker T. Washington - Mini Unit The Booker T. Washington - Mini Unit is a meticulously curated collection of educational resources aimed to thoroughly educate students on the life and influence of this eminent figure in American history. Valuable for both public educators and home-based learning providers, this inclusive product gives a comprehensive overview of Booker T. Washington's journey. This unit has been developed keeping in mind students between Grade 8 and Grade 12. Major focus areas: Social Studies with emphasis on biographies and American history. Broad coverage: from his childhood, early life, to his education, leadership at the Tuskegee Institute, as well as aspects of his later life. Diverse Learning Tools Included: A variety of informative worksheets. Note-taking sections for key facts or insights recording relating to Booker T.Washington's story. Differentiated reading sheets for various learner profiles. Total of 20 accompanying reading comprehension exercises with corresponding answers. Additionally: Creativity Boosters!- two major projects: creating a booklet or designing a comic strip assisted by explicit instructions while progress tests assess learning systematically through the course. Pictures that further bring vivid visual references into play along with an inviting coloring page meshes perfectly fun-and-learning moments leaving no room for tedium despite rigorous academic work-throughs! Digital Convenience: Dedicatedly prepared within multiple file types ensuring seamless digital convenience regardless which software environment you or your student practice.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Booker T Washington, American History, Tuskegee Institute, Biography, Activism
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
The Oregon Trail : Mini Unit
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
The Oregon Trail : Mini Unit is a great resource to have students explore and learn about the topic. The materials included are designed to teach the story of the Oregon Trail. Reading material, questions, and activity sheets are provided for the following topics : Planning the journey. Transport. Supplies. Children on the trail. Obstacles. Dangers. Disasters. This unit contains all the files needed for students to explore the topic in detail and for them to show their knowledge at the end. Among the files included are: Presentations file includes information about the The Oregon Trail : Mini Unit Additionally, it presents 3 different options for students to demonstrate their knowledge in the topic. Each of the options are shown with instructions, hints and tips. The options are: A Guidebook project or a Dairy project. Worksheets file includes reading comprehension worksheets and also all necessary worksheets for students to engage in an activity where they need to choose the supplies they need but their wagon can only carry a maximum of 2400 pounds. If they try to carry any more than this then their wagon will probably break and their animals will be too tired. Separated material contains individual ready-to-print worksheets to be used throughout the unit.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Oregon, Oregon Trail, Oregon Trail Unit, Lesson Plans On The Oregon Trail, Oregon Trail Lesson Plans, Oregon Trail Lesson Plans 5th Grade
Hans Christian Andersen - Lapbook & Mini Unit
Social Studies, Biographies, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This Hans Christian Andersen - Lapbook & Mini Unit is a 10-page download. Students will learn about Andersen with this resource and are given the necessary printables to create a lapbook for this Danish author.
Author Creative Learning Connection
Tags History Activity, Social Studies Printable, Hans Christian Andersen, Biography Lapbook, Biography Activity
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
Presidents - Lapbook and Mini Unit
Social Studies, Government, Grade 5, 6, 7, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Students will create a lapbook detailing the presidents and important landmarks with this 14-page download.
Author Creative Learning Connection
Tags Government Lapbook, President Lapbook, Presidents Mini Unit, White House, Mount Rushmore
Creative Writing Workshop: Dialogue Mini Lesson
ELA, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Creative Writing Workshop: Dialogue Mini Lesson This is a comprehensive teaching resource designed especially for educators working with students in grades 9 through 12. The purpose of this dynamic resource is to enhance students' abilities in crafting and punctuating strong dialogue within their narratives. The material goes beyond fundamental grammar lessons to emphasize why dialogue plays a crucial role in narrative writing. It provides insights into what constitutes impactful dialogue and elaborates on the correct format and punctuation rules. Unique Features In-depth exploration of hard and soft skills related to dialogue writing. A slideshow presentation that provides clear explanation of essential concepts. An informative worksheet that facilitates practice sessions, where students can reinforce their understanding about dialogues punctuation rules. A hands-on writing activity that allows pupils to practically implement what they have learned from theory discussions or independent study times - they write captivating dialogues based on random strips featuring characters, topics, or scenarios provided by teachers. This Package Includes: Suggested lesson planning points for your convenience; Thirty topic strips intended for inciting creativity during activities; Note: one concentrated solely on punctuation within written conversations while another pushes learners towards perfecting their craft in devising innovative dialogues; An unmodifiable PowerPoint slideshow ensuring easy-to-follow transmission of information relevant to effective conversations within stories; An answer key applicable strictly for the focused dialogue worksheet aiding quick and accurate assessments by teachers. No matter whether you're teaching Language Arts in a public school or homeschool setting, "Creative Writing Workshop: Dialogue Mini Lesson" easily adapts according to need. It can be utilized during whole class group instruction mode, broken down into smaller focus groups or assigned as homework activity offering flexibility to cater every educator's requirements. This makes it truly an indispensable resource for enriching the narrative writing skills of students.
Author It's Lit Teaching
Tags Creative Writing, Dialogue, Narrative Skills, Punctuation, Workshop
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
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