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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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Leonardo da Vinci: Flight Mini Unit
Social Studies, History, History: World, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Leonardo da Vinci: Flight Mini Unit is a 9-page download that will teach your readers about da Vinci and his relationship with air travel. A word search and student activity are included.
Author Creative Learning Connection
Tags Da Vinci, Flight Mini Unit, Air Travel, Flight History, Aeronautics
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
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
What is Ramadan? A Mini Unit
Social Studies, History, History: World, Grade 4, 5, 6, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
What is Ramadan? A Mini Unit This product presents a set of engaging activities and informative reading material aimed at understanding the essence of Ramadan, an important annual religious observance for Muslims. Resource Coverage The mini unit aims to answer frequently asked questions such as: 'What is Ramadan?' 'Why do Muslims fast?' 'What is Eid?' Eid al-Fitr Informational Sheet & Activities Additionally, it comes with a detailed sheet about Eid al-Fitr, the celebration marking the end of Ramadan. To facilitate comprehensive learning, it offers: About Five Pillars of Islam: An intriguing exploration into fundamental concepts. Ramadan-related Facts: A fact-challenge to retain information and foster critical thinking abilities. Mosque Symbolism within Islam: A look inside what a mosque truly represents in Islam. All these activities aid students from Grades 4 to 6 in understanding societal studies independently at their pace along with teacher-led group discussions or guided sessions for personalized experiences. Also warrants use as homework assignments promoting self-paced learning. Social Studies - History: World Subject Subtopics Resource This mini unit aims to stimulate cultural sensitivity within students by providing a well-rounded view into Islamic culture, thereby encouraging global inclusivity. View the attached thumbnails for a quick glimpse into this user-friendly teaching resource.
Author Soumara Siddiqui
Tags Ramadan, Islam, Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Comprehension Skills
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
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
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
Celebrate Everyday March: A Micro-Learning Deck | Digital Mini Lessons
Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Spring, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Celebrate Everyday in March is a 100- slide deck that provides 31 mini-lessons to incorporate daily celebrations into your classroom. This multimedia resource exposes students to a new celebration for each day of the month through informative and engaging activities. Lessons integrate cultural awareness and prompt creative writing using holidays like National Pig Day, St. Patrick's Day, and more. This product can be used for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning to liven up lessons in any subject area during the month of March. With digital interactivity, this resource keeps kids engaged while celebrating diversity and practicing important skills. Suitable for a wide range of grade levels, Celebrate Everyday in March brings joy and discovery to your classroom every day of the month!
Author Teach Me This
Tags Summarizing Activities, Informational Text, Creative Writing, Digital Lessons, March Writing Prompts
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
Math Mini Unit: Real World Percentages: Converting Test Scores
Math, Percentages, Decimals, Fractions, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Math Mini Unit: Converting Scores into Percentages This ready-to-print booklet is a real world math tool for teachers of grades 5-8. The activities inside let students practice and apply their knowledge of percentages, decimals, and fractions practically: to convert their test and assignment scores to a common denominator of 100 so that they can easily compare their learning and growth across several tasks. I find that my students love learning this skill: it makes them feel mature and gives them ownership over their learning. How to Use: This 8-page booklet guides students to calculate their scores as percentages, offering them an interesting hands-on experience in crunching numbers. The mini-unit features various problem-solving methods supported by detailed visuals, explanatory notes, practice questions, and partner-focused activities. The content ranges from dealing with equivalent fractions with easily convertible denominators (10, 20, 25) to complex conversions involving more than one-step. Dividing the numerator by the denominator is also explored as a strategy to use with ANY test score. I go through the pages of the booklet with my students over several classes. We complete some practice problems together as a class, I allow some partner or small group work, and I also assign some questions for students to complete independently. Grades to Use With: This math mini-unit is particularly designed for middle school grades (5-8) or high school special education classes who are learning about the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percentages and real world applications of these skills. What's Included: This PDF includes an engaging and easy-to-follow 8-page student booklet, along with an instructional page exclusively for teachers—making it ready to use without any additional prep-work needed. If you enjoy this applied math task, check out more in my store: Integers and Plotting to Make Pictures on 4 Quadrant Cartesian Planes Transformation Design Project with an Assessment Rubric Geometry Project: Park Design with Area, Perimeter, and Volume (with Budgeting!)
Author Grace Under Pressure
Rating
Tags Percentages, Problem-solving, Fractions, Real World Math, Applied Math, Percentage Worksheets, Fraction Worksheets, Decimal Worksheets, Decimals, Percent
U.S. Armed Forces - Mini Unit & Lapbook
Social Studies, Government, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
U.S. Armed Forces - Mini Unit & Lapbook is a 10-page download that covers the history of the Armed Forces.
Author Creative Learning Connection
Tags Armed Forces, Lapbook, Revolutionary War, Alexander Hamilton, Aerial Warfare
An Integrated Mini Unit About Apples - Math and Literacy Activities
Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Fall, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
An Integrated Mini Unit About Apples - Math and Literacy Activities This versatile teaching tool titled 'An Integrated Mini Unit About Apples - Math and Literacy Activities' is a comprehensive resource perfect for Grade 1 and 2 educators. It compiles engaging activities to educate students about apples in an interactive manner, encompassing math, reading, writing, and social studies. With this resource, teachers can provide rich content about the story of Johnny Appleseed while using various instructional strategies that could be beneficial for whole group discussions or small-group learning sessions. One key feature is that it aligns with First Grade Common Core Standards which offers a systematic way to teach pupils according to expected knowledge bases. Included in this integrated mini-unit are: Color-by-sums Johnny Appleseed picture which adds fun by merging mathematics skills with art; 'Apple Fact' and 'Opinion Sheet' offer avenues to develop comprehension skills by recognising facts over opinions through sorting activities related to apples; Apple-food graph alongside tasting data page help forge fundamental statistical skills via appealing sensory experiences. To support literacy development, there are opportunities including apple-themed poem writing exercise along with paper bag puppet making activity where children can learn crafting skills based on the legendary Johnny Appleseed character. Futuristic projects such as ‘Seasons of an apple tree’ craft activity support logical thinking abilities as students are prompted on how seasonal changes affect nature symbolized by apple trees. The Math & Literacy Activities also serves great as: Homework assignments, Promoting independent thought processes, Keeping children connected with classroom lessons at their homes comfortably. Please note all instructions for varied engagements provided within these materials come well defined ensuring a smooth transition into implemented lesson plans. The unit is delivered in one PDF file making it easily downloadable or printable providing consistent access. Overall, An Integrated Mini Unit About Apples - Math and Literacy Activities manifests as a compelling, multifaceted teaching tool that ensures educational goals are met while children stay entertained on their learning journey about apples.
Author Sunshine and Lollipops
Tags Apples, Integrated Unit, Math Activities, Literacy Activities, Johnny Appleseed
Celebrate Everyday October: A Micro-Learning Deck | Digital Mini Lessons
Holiday & Seasonal, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
The Celebrate Everyday October: A Micro-Learning Deck | Digital Mini Lessons resource is a 100-slide download that exposes your students to daily lessons that include writing prompts for each day in October. This digital mini-lesson includes: -31 lessons -Multimedia -Celebrations -Digital & Interactive activities -Cultural Awareness Students will enjoy interacting with this lesson and each of the activities!
Author Teach Me This
Tags October Activities, Creative Writing, Digital Lessons, Pumpkin Carving, Holiday Writing Prompts
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
Celebrate Everyday February: A Micro-Learning Deck | Digital Mini Lessons
Holiday & Seasonal, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
The Celebrate Everyday February: A Micro-Learning Deck | Digital Mini Lessons resource is a 91-slide download that exposes your students to daily lessons that include writing prompts for each day in February. This digital mini-lesson includes: -28 lessons -Multimedia -Celebrations -Digital & Interactive activities -Cultural Awareness Students will enjoy interacting with this lesson and each of the activities!
Author Teach Me This
Tags February Reading Passage, February Writing Prompts, Holiday Writing, Creative Writing, Digital Lessons
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
"Ghosts" Creating Character + Mentor Author Mini Unit
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This is a "Ghosts" Creating Character + Mentor Author Mini Unit. A look behind the scenes of Raina Telgemeier’s Ghosts kicks off this mini-unit on character-building. This resource features: ● Graphic novel excerpts, discussion prompts & graphic organizers , including “Part Charts” ● 3 Keys to Strong Writing Infographic ● Word Banks ● Rule of the Story Slideshow ● Like Life: Writing Inspired by Real Events - A set of scaffolds to guide the development of the draft students create in this mini-unit ● If Kids Ruled the World: Writing & Discussion Sparks ● Links to student writing samples that model approaches to applying the mentor author techniques under consideration. ● Editable formatting. Change any element here to fit your own needs. Skip or modify steps and scaffolds to customize and differentiate.
Author Room2Ruminations
Tags Literature, Ghosts, Mentor Author, Graphic Organizer, Writing, Discussion, Abstract Nouns, Fictional Character, Mentor Sentences, Sensory Map, Ghosts By Raina Telgemeier Characters
Celebrate Everyday July: A Micro-Learning Deck | Digital Mini Lessons
Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Summer, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Celebrate Everyday July: A Micro-Learning Deck is a comprehensive resource that provides short, daily lessons for the month of July to teach students about the diverse celebrations and events that occur during this summer month. This engaging 98-slide PowerPoint exposes students to a new topic each day through informative slides, thought-provoking writing prompts, interactive multimedia activities, and cultural awareness discussions. Educators can utilize these turnkey mini-lessons for whole group instruction, small group activities, or independent assignments to add variety and multifaceted learning to their summer curriculum . With 31 standards-aligned lessons that span subjects like writing, technology, and social studies, the Celebrate Everyday July deck offers cross-curricular micro-learning bursts perfect for summer school or seasonal homeschool units.
Author Teach Me This
Tags July Writing Prompts, Holiday Calendar Activities, Creative Writing, Digital Lessons, July Activities
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
Creative Writing Workshop: Tone Mini Lesson
ELA, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Creative Writing Workshop: Tone Mini Lesson This resource is a comprehensive teaching aid for grades 9 through 12. It aims to help students recognize, analyze, and use tone in their writing effectively. Features: It introduces the concept of tone with an engaging slideshow. The course features hands-on activities that allow students to examine word choices and tonal shifts in various poems. Beyond recognition, it enables creation - students can choose from a variety of situations and words to produce their own tonally-influenced pieces. Inclusion of clear explanations on the difference between tone vs mood occurs –a common point confusion among learners Versatility: The plan offers flexibility suitable for both classroom sessions and home schooling scenarios. The teachers are free to spread the lessons over multiple days or allocate them as homework tasks if they prefer. Package Contents: An uneditable zip folder containing PowerPoint presentations and PDF files with all necessary data. This includes lesson implementation suggestions as well as an answer key. Bonus Feature : Look out for your bonus inclusion - Mood and Tone Handout Freebie! This is a complimentary resource designed to reinforce the concepts covered during these engaging lessons. Remember to preview every item bundled within before purchase! It will allow you verify if our product fits your teaching style or meets your class's unique demands! The Creative Writing Workshop: Tone Mini Lesson is designed to captivate your students while offering immersive learning opportunities tailored specifically towards crafting perfect writers!
Author It's Lit Teaching
Tags Creative Writing, Tone Analysis, Poetry Analysis, Writing Workshop, Tone Vs Mood
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
"Ghosts" Mentor Text mini-unit • Ekphrastics
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Ghosts Mentor Text mini-unit • Ekphrastics Ekphrastics is a rich teaching resource offering a unique combination of literature, art and writing skills for grades 4 - 9. This tool opens up the intriguing world of ekphrastic writing that revolves around describing another form of art like a painting, sculpture or in this case - graphic novels. The popular Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier serves as the main inspiration prompting students to observe and create their own words. Anatomy of This Resource Excerpts from Ghosts graphic novel that are ready to ignite insightful discussions among students. Prompts intended to engender analytical reading skills in students. Well-structured graphic organizers facilitating systematic knowledge assimilation. This learning material also includes: An intuitive '3 Keys to Strong Writing' infographic designed to guide students through the key elements that fortify their written work. The Word Banks feature which further enriches learners’ vocabulary by providing readily available lists at their disposal. Links leading to student sample writings displaying techniques prevalent among mentor authors, essential for understanding how varied approaches can be embraced. Beyond just being instructive, what sets Ghosts Mentor Text mini-unit • Ekphrastics apart is its flexible structure – it provides you with an editable two-page PDF linked with entirely adaptable Google Docs allowing maximum flexibility on its use. As an educator, you have control over modifying or skipping steps according to your teaching requirements and various learning styles within your classroom without losing its intended essence. Possible Implementation Methods: You can use it during whole group instruction sparking lively debates; Splitting students into smaller groups for more focused discussions; Assigning tasks as individual homework extending learning beyond the classroom ambit. In providing an all-in-one platform combining aspects of reading comprehension and creative writing with the central theme being ‘ekphrasis’, learners can have an immersive experience where they understand the correlation between seemingly separate disciplines making education holistic and intriguing.
Author Room2Ruminations
Tags Ekphrastic Writing, Graphic Novels, Mentor Text, Literature And Art, Analytical Reading Skills
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
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