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Creative Writing Outlines
Creative Writing Outlines are perfect for nurturing your students' imaginative talents. These templates help young writers plan character development, plot progression, settings, and themes. By providing structure, you enable students to craft compelling narratives and poetry without stifling creativity. Ideal for creative writing units or extracurricular activities, these outlines make the writing process accessible and enjoyable. Inspire your students to explore new ideas and express themselves artistically.
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Bioluminescence & Insects: SAMPLE Reading Comprehension passage (Docs)
Science, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Life Sciences, Animals, Insects, Nature & Plants, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
This is a ONE PASSAGE SAMPLE. The following is the description of the FULL resource and the downloading links: Bioluminescence and Insects: Reading Comprehension Passages (Docs) This very engaging collection of life science reading passages about Bioluminescence and Insects is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content that supports NGSS classroom practice. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! What Is Included? There are (3) informational passages: Living Lights: The Science of Bioluminescence Explains how organisms produce “cold light” with luciferin and luciferase, and shows why they glow for signaling, hunting, and protection. Cicadas: The Long Wait Underground Covers the long underground nymph stage, synchronized emergence, molting, loud calls, and how this life cycle supports survival and reproduction. Masters of Disguise: How Insects Hide and Imitate Distinguishes camouflage from mimicry with clear examples, highlighting how color, shape, and behavior help insects avoid predators and capture prey. Student Tasks for Each Passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource PDF Word Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Reading Passage Links: Astronomy & Space Science PDF Word Docs Google Docs Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains PDF Word Docs Google Docs Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes PDF Word Docs Google Docs Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica PDF Word Docs Google Docs Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater PDF Word Docs Google Docs Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems PDF Word Docs Google Docs Bioluminescence & Insects PDF Word Docs Google Docs Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex PDF Word Docs Google Docs Product Details Length: 14 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Standards support: reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense making through observation, modeling, and clear use of claim, evidence, and reasoning Why Teachers Choose This Set Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, or to support independent work. The passages strengthen main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
Author CORED Education - Middle & High School
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Tags Middle School, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, ELA, Centers, Reading Passage, Assessments, Vocabulary, Life Science, Insects
Short U: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - Hear, See, Say!
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Games, Activities
Short U: Hear, See, Say! 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 How to use each function of the game is up to the teacher. Sound effects range in difficulty, picture sections are harder. Click on the relevant icons to reveal these functions. The word can be revealed letter by letter by clicking on the boxes at the bottom of the screen. Pressing the celebration box will reveal the answer with a picture. Next arrow will move you onto the next slide. About the Full Game (available in the ppt game links section below) Bringing fun sounds into your phonics review, this game requires a mix of skills. The teacher has full control over which clue to offer the students. There are incredible sound effects, close-up pictures or the option to simply reveal letter(s) in the word. 17 Slides. Practice Short U Words: tub, cub, sub, mud, bug, jug, mug, rug, gum, run, sun, hut, nut, cup, bus, duck. Includes sound effects for added entertainment 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, Vocabulary Games, Phonics Games, Letter U Games, Letter U Activities, Cvc Games
Student Desk Name Plates
, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Classroom Decor, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
These student desk name plates are prettyandfunctional. I hope you enjoy them as you get your classroom ready for the new school year!
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Desk Name Tags, Visual Supports, Special Education
Daffodils Kindergarten Science Projects + Lesson Outline
Science, Life Sciences, Nature & Plants, Writing, ELA, Creative Writing, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Outlines, Parts of and Anatomy of, Worksheets & Printables
Take the humble Daffodil and transform it into an engaging Kindergarten Science Project that your pupils will love this spring. You will be able to cover much of the Curriculum for Science (Plants) without your pupils knowing they are learning. Suggestions are made and resources are provided to enable you to integrate your science work with language (poetry) and creativity. Who is it for? This Daffodils Science project is intended to be used with Kindergarten and Grade 1 children. Home educators can also use it in the course of nature study/Science learning. What does it contain? · PowerPoint The pack comes with an 18-slide PowerPoint, which can be used to either start your lesson or as a recap at the end. The PowerPoint begins with the bulb under the ground waiting for spring, and then shows how the Daffodil grows. It teaches about the parts of a Daffodil: the bulb, stem, leaves, buds, calyx (the papery covering protecting the buds), petals, trumpet and pollen. The PowerPoint is a taught lesson and comes with sound. · Lesson outlines Two lesson outlines are provided, one for ages 5-6 and another for ages 6-7, though other ages might also benefit. It can be used successfully with mixed age-range classes. Notes as to how to dissect a Daffodil. · Worksheets/Activities · Label the parts of a Daffodil. · 5 pages to make a Daffodil diary: choice of coloured or black/white front cover. Let the children make observations of a Daffodil growing near them that can be observed easily. · Poetry work – read the poem ‘Daffodils’ by William Wordsworth (provided) and use our suggestions to think about the poem. · Acrostic worksheets for pupils to write their own Daffodils acrostic poem. · Daffodil writing paper For display: Beautiful original photos · A5 photos of parts of a Daffodil · A4 pictures and vocabulary cards for Daffodil Life Cycle: use for Science work, language or display, word walls, etc… · Display headers What is included? 1 18-slide PowerPoint 1 PDF file with 47 pages
Author Lilibette's Resources
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Tags Daffodils, Daffodils Life Cycle, Daffodils Science, Daffodils Plants Lesson, Daffodil Life Cycle, Kindergarten Science Projects, Nature, Plants, Parts Of A Flower
5-Paragraph Essay Outline with Instructions
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Business, Life Studies, Research, Resources for Teachers, High School, Homeschool Resources, Middle School, Teacher Tools, Outlines, Templates, Worksheets & Printables
My 5-Paragraph Essay Outline gives your students/homeschoolers real structure for their writing journey. This template does not just organize thoughts—it transforms them. Students/Homeschoolers move confidently from initial ideas to a compelling conclusion, with thoughtful prompts that challenge them to develop meaningful arguments backed by solid evidence. I have put special emphasis on crafting strong topic sentences because we know they are the backbone of persuasive writing, ensuring each paragraph builds toward your student's/homeschooler's central argument. This is not another fill-in-the-blank worksheet—it is a toolkit for developing independent writers. When students/homeschoolers grasp the natural flow of a well-structured essay, they gain skills that transfer to virtually any writing assignment they will face. By learning to properly support their arguments with evidence and clear reasoning, they develop critical thinking abilities that extend far beyond the classroom/homeschool. I created this resource because I believe every student/homeschooler deserves to express their ideas with confidence and clarity. INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE: A detailed, easy-to-use outline template for the classic 5-paragraph structure. Clear instructions and explanations for each section of the essay. Guidance on crafting compelling introductions and strong thesis statements. Support for developing focused body paragraphs with effective evidence. Tips for writing impactful conclusions that summarize and leave a lasting impression. This 5-Paragraph Essay Outline is an essential tool for any upper middle or high school student or homeschooler ready to tackle essay writing. It offers a clear roadmap through the writing process, highlighting the key elements that make writing effective. Students/Homeschoolers approach assignments with newfound confidence rather than dread, producing more polished and persuasive work. Give your students/homeschoolers the writing foundation they need to succeed, today and beyond. If you and your students/homeschoolers enjoyed this resource, please leave a review. Thank you for your support! Tina - Big Easy Homeschooling Mom E-Mail: bigeasyhomeschoolingmom2u@gmail.com
Author Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
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Tags Essay Outline, Writing Template, Essay Structure, Student/homeschooler Writing Activity, Essay Writing Guide, Thesis Statement , Middle & High School/homeschool Essays, Writing Resources, Academic Writing Skillsa
Story Outline Skeleton Activity
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Outlines, Teacher Tools
Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about languages. Story Outline Skeleton Do you enjoy learning English? Which topic do you like the most Grammar, writing, reading, spelling, comprehension, vocabulary or phonics? Have you ever tried to learn any other language? If yes, tell us more about it? How many languages are spoken in the world? What do you think the most interesting one? Can you say Hello in Spanish, French or even Japanese? You can give it a try! Can you name the countries that speaks Portuguese? How many countries speaks Dutch? What is the less spoken language in the whole world? Would you like to learn a new language someday? If yes, which language will you choose? Story Outline Skeleton Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about world languages. Story Outline Skeleton This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Choose an existing story or come up with your own and use the parts of the skeleton as a guide to make your story outline . Format Available in a PDF format.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Story Outline Skeleton Activity, Story Outline Skeleton, Story Outline, Story Outline Activity, Story Outline Facts , Story Outline Facts For Kids, Creative Writing, Creative Writing Facts, Creative Writing Facts For Kids