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Help your ninth-grade students acclimate to high school with worksheets that reinforce key concepts and introduce new ideas. These resources encourage critical thinking and skill development. Use them to set the stage for a successful high school experience.
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Language Development (Slides and worksheets on stages of language development)
Special Resources, Speech Therapy, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Language Development Resource Pack covers the major milestones of language acquisition. The pack includes a presentation with 23 informative slides explaining the building blocks of language such as phonemes, morphemes, grammar structures and more. Students will learn about the progression from reflexive communication to first words to complex sentences. The presentation explores important concepts like the language acquisition sensitivity period and bilingual language development. To reinforce student understanding, the product includes follow-along student notes matching the content on the slides. An additional worksheet based on a Crash Course Psychology video gives students further opportunity to apply their knowledge about the key aspects and stages of language development. This versatile resource can be used by speech therapists or teachers in whole class or small group settings.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Language Acquisition, Child Language, Linguistics, Speech Therapy, Language Milestones
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Jane Austen
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Jane Austen is one of the most significant English novelist of the Romantic Era. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of Emma, Pride & Prejudice, and many other classic novels, with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Jane Austen fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: A Jane Austen essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) A Jane Austen biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Jane Austen notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Outlining, Notetaking
ESL Novel Study - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down - Jeff Kinney
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Library, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Worksheets, Writing Prompts
ESL Novel Study Worksheets on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down" by Jeff Kinney In this fantastic ESL teaching resource it is offered a comprehensive novel study worksheet activity (3 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) focused on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down" by American author Jeff Kinney. Ideal for post reading activities, this English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) teaching resource can be more than great to enhance students' overall understanding of this coming of age novel by American author Jeff Kinney. The English Second or Foreign Language Novel Study activity (3 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) can be ideal for ESL EFL TESOL learners in middle and high school (from 6th grade to 9th grade, teen students). In this Novel Study on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down" (3 printable PDF pages; Worksheets), English Second or Foreign Language teachers (ESL EFL) can find the following ESL novel study activities: 1 part on general information (author's name, genre, and publishing date) 1 part related to New Vocabulary Learned (1 space where to write 10 new words they learned and 1 space where students can write their related meaning) 1 part related to the story timeline (story timeline where learners set in a chronological order the most important moments during the narration) First writing activity on students' review on the novel Second writing activity (imagining to write a letter to Greg Heffley, the main character, and to give him some advice) Third writing activity (pretending to be a character, other than Greg Heffley, and describing a scene of the book from his/her point of view + space where students can draw with comic bubbles the scene they described) This ESL EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Novel Study Activity on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down" by American author Jeff Kinney (3 PDF Printable Slides; worksheets) can be suitable for ESL EFL learners from 6th grade to 9th grade to study this coming of age novel Learning with Alan is a Teaching Resource/Educational Material Store whose aim is to help Teachers, Educators and Tutors to achieve their teaching objectives while creating a fun and stimulating learning and teaching environment. Remember. Learning is Fun. Never Forget! If you want to browse more of my English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Teaching Resources, click here Learning with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Novel Study, Book Companion, Teens, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Writing Activity, Comprehension, Worksheets
Cloud Types Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Grade 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Different Types of Clouds. This resource is suitable for high school students as well as strong middle-school students. Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application and open-ended varieties. No prep, no formatting, no issues. Simply download, print (or upload to your class site) and you're all set. This resource covers the following topics: Types of cloud High atmosphere clouds Middle atmosphere clouds Low atmosphere clouds Cloud formation The importance of knowing your clouds Google Classroom and Distance Learning Ready This resource is perfect for in-class or distance learning and integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom. Automatically creates a copy of the reading and puts it directly into your Google Drive with a single click. Download--> Open --> Click --> Assign to your students The reading also includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version. Having all three options allow you to assign the reading to your students without worrying about formatting issues as all the work has already been done for you. It also allows you, as well as your students, to access everything no matter where you are or what kind of equipment is being used. --------------------------------------------------- The Problem You Face - Not having the time to properly teach scientific literacy (disciplinary literacy) or improve your students reading comprehension and analysis skills. The Solution This fully editable, NO PREP reading comprehension article is composed of relevant, applicable and engaging reading activities which can be used to: • introduce your topic • improve your students reading comprehension and scientific literacy skills • improve your students' analysis skills • provide an extension activity to students who move at a faster pace • provide extra credit to students in need • measure your students literacy skills --------------------------------------------------- Please note that the preview file contains THREE complete readings. I’ve made them available so you can fully see how the resource is structured as well as the quality of its writing. This resource will take your students between 50-75 minutes to complete and includes some open-ended questions. An answer key is also included for your reference. ----------------------------------------------- You might also be interested in the following individual reading comprehension articles: Health: • The Common Cold • The Flu • Exercise and its Importance for Health • Stem Cell Therapy: The Future of Medicine? • Concussions • Poliomyelitis - Polio • Smallpox • The Measles • Genetics and Gene Therapy • Heart Diseases • Cancer • The Effects of Caffeine • Down syndrome • HIV/AIDS - Informing the Public and Dispelling the Misconceptions • The Effect of Stress on the Brain • The Effect of Sugar on the Body • Whooping Cough • Asthma and Asthma Attacks • The Immune System • Farming: Organic vs. Conventional • The Dangers of Smoking • Parkinson’s Disease • Protective Equipment - Keeping you safe • Fats • Tinnitus – Ringing in the Ears • Cystic Fibrosis • The Effects Of Binge Drinking On Teenagers • Multiple Sclerosis • Painkillers • Diabetes • Radioactivity • Scarring • Allergies • Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Health • The Placebo Effect • The Nervous System Earth and Space: • The Northern and Southern Lights • The Limitations of Space Travel • Why is the Sky Blue? An application of light waves • Stars - The Element Factories of the Universe • Solar and Lunar Eclipses • The Different Types of Clouds • How Weather Works • Natural Disasters • Thunderstorms • Fossils • Geologic Time • Watersheds • Hurricanes • Planets • Phases of Water Energy: • Fossil Fuels • Nuclear Energy: Fission and Fusion • Hydroelectric Energy Production • Solar Energy Production • Wind Energy Production • Renewable Energy Production • Hydraulic Fracturing - Fracking • Biofuels - Food or Fuel? • Electric House • Energy Use and Conservation Physics: • Magnets and Electromagnets • Roller Coasters - History, Design, and Function • How Do Boats Float? • Optical Phenomena • The Effects of Everyday Forces • Hydraulics • Hot-Air Balloons • Simple Machines • Automobile Safety • Pneumatics Chemistry: • The Chemistry of Explosions • Plastics: A Marvel Of Innovation • The Chemistry of Paint • Water Softeners and Hard Water • Cleaning up Acid Spills • The Accumulation of Plastic in the Ocean • Chemistry of Cooking • Chemistry of Cosmetics • Blood Analysis and Forensics • Radioactivity • Desalination for Drinking Water • Rust-Proofing Biology: • Fermentation and Food • DNA Paternity Tests • Laser Eye Surgery • Physical Adaptations • Muscle Growth • Genetically Modified Organisms • Mosquitoes And The Diseases They Spread • Twins • GERD and Acid Reflux - A Digestive System Disease • Bats – Misconceptions, Importance, and Facts • Superbugs - The Super Villains of Modern Medicine • Heart Attack and Stroke • Why Leaves Change Color In The Fall Ecology and the Environment: • Invasive Species • Ecosystems • Pesticides • The Importance of Bees • Coral Reef Ecosystems and their Future • Climate Change • Hydraulic Fracturing - Fracking • Farming: Organic vs. Conventional • Oil Spills and Their Consequences • Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification • RuBisCO - Earth's Most Important Protein • Symbiotic relationships between plants and insects • Smog - Its Causes and Dangers • Ocean Acidification • Pollution Control Devices • Tap vs Bottled Water • Predator Prey Relationships • Greenhouse Effect Natural Disasters: • Volcanoes: The Benefits and Devastation • Earthquakes Part 1 • Earthquakes Part 2 • Tsunamis • How the Dinosaurs Died --------------------------------------------- Each summary is rich with age appropriate content (grades 8 and up) and is 2.5-3 pages long (13-font). Following each is a list of 8-13 questions along with the answer key, which will help guide your students understanding. How this product will help your students: - Improve their scientific and disciplinary literacy skills - Improve their reading comprehension and scientific knowledge - Give them insights into important scientific concepts - Provide an extension activity for your faster moving/more gifted students How this product will help you: - Allow you to meet the NGSS, TEKS and Common Core Standards - Provide you with a concise introduction to your topic - Provide you with an engaging and easy to leave substitute plan which will keep your students engaged and on task - Prove you a means of measuring your students' literacy skills We don't spend enough time teaching scientific literacy to our students. This is either because we don't have the resources to do so effectively or we don't have the time. However, teaching our students to become scientifically literate is vital if we want them to succeed in life. We need them to know about the world they live in and about the issues they face. Even issues as simple as the common cold are misunderstood and can lead to the misuse of antibacterial drugs eventually rendering them ineffective. It can be used as a tool in your teaching arsenal on a regular basis, an extension activity for your faster learners, left for a substitute in an emergency or planned absence or as an extra bit of information for a topic. ***************************** For free resources, useful teaching tips, and tools, please visit my blog - TeachScienceWithFergy.com If you have any questions please feel free to send me an email - devon@teachwithfergy.com
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Cloud, Stratus, Cirrus, Reading, Comprehension, Types Of Clouds Worksheet Answer Key, Cloud Formation Worksheets, Cloud Worksheets For Kindergarten
Sequoia National Park Geography Unit
Social Studies, ELA, Geography, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Presentations, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Sequoia National Park Geography Unit Transport students to Sequoia National Park with this engaging geography unit. Through informative reading passages, vibrant images, and interactive activities like crosswords and videos, middle schoolers will become immersed in the park's captivating history, wildlife, climate, and landscapes. The complete set of materials equips educators to guide a comprehensive study on this iconic landmark. It includes condensed and extended reading sheets, QR code links to supplementary videos, worksheets for further analysis, eye-catching visuals for projects, an accompanying PowerPoint presentation to facilitate instruction, and templates to help students synthesize their knowledge into presentations or booklets. This versatile and multi-faceted unit brings Sequoia National Park’s unique geography alive and makes learning memorable.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags National Park Services, Sequoia National Park, Landmarks, Monuments, Geography Unit, Wildlife, Climate Lesson, Climate Activity
Sales Tax Worksheet: Financial Literacy, Life Skills, Percent Math
Life Studies, Home Economics, Finance, Percentages, Math, Decimals, Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This one-page worksheet is a quick and easy personal financial literacy and life skills lesson for your students who are in grades 6 and up. Make sure your students will understand what sales taxes are, what they are applied to, how to calculate them, and what the sales tax is in their local area. This is the kind of math and life skills learning that students will actually use for years to come. This lesson introduces your class to: The definition of sales tax. A variety of worldwide rates (that range from 0 – 25%) in places in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Which goods and services are exempt from sales taxes. Then, seven practice math questions are included for students to try calculating sales tax themselves. They could use a calculator, a variety of mental math strategies, or complete the questions by hand using percentages written as decimals. Finally, students are asked to research the local sales tax percentage in their local area. This lesson goes well with other personal financial literacy activities in my store: Taxes, Tips, Sales: This lesson teaches students three mental math or calculating strategies for figuring out applied percentages when faced with taxes, tips, and sale prices. Inflation This handout and worksheet teaches students what inflation is, how it is measured, how it varies, and why it matters. Then they can complete sample math questions about inflation using percentages. Renting vs Buying a Home This is one of my most popular lessons. It teaches students about the unrecovered costs that occur for both renting and buying homes and helps them calculate which might be a better deal in their local area. Income Tax Teach your students how to complete their income taxes in both Canada or the US. This comprehensive lesson includes definitions and information, three sample tax profiles, and a complete and simplified income tax form that high school students can easily complete!
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Sales Tax, Financial Literacy, Life Skills, Applied Math, Real World Math, Taxes, Tax Worksheet, Percent Worksheet, Family Consumer Sciences, Personal Finance
Capital Gains Taxes: High School Financial Literacy and Life Skills
Life Studies, Home Economics, Finance, Special Resources, Life Skills, Math, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
This ready-to-use personal financial literacy lesson teaches high school students in grades 9-12 all about Capital Gains Taxes and the rules surrounding them in Canada and the USA. Students use middle grades math skills (decimal operations, percentages) to calculate realistic capital gains taxes in real-life scenarios involving selling investments such as stocks or bonds, art, or property. What is Included: 1) A Handout that clearly explains what capital gains are, what kinds of assets they are calculated on, and how capital gains taxes are calculated in both Canada and the USA. 2) Two Sample Scenarios of calculating realistic capital gains taxes after the sale of a vacation property and after the sale of some stocks and bonds. 3) A Two-Page Math Worksheet with five practice problems for students to use their math skills to complete (and a prompt for a written reflection). 4) Complete Answer Key: So there is no guesswork or prep required! How to Use: Go through the first two pages (handout and sample scenarios) as a whole class. You can teach the vocabulary words and complete the sample scenarios together so your students can learn how to calculate capital gains taxes step-by-step. Let students complete the two-page worksheet independently or in small groups. Come back together as a class to review the answers and your students’ reflections. This could stimulate a great class discussion too. If you would like to teach your students more about investing, such as the use of registered investment accounts as a strategy to avoid or reduce capital gains taxes, check out my Types of Investment Accounts Lessons! Types of Investment Accounts in the USA: 401k, Roth IRA, Brokerage Types of Investment Accounts in Canada: RRSP, FHSA, RESP, TFSA, and Cash Or, teach your students about Compound Interest and how it can be helpful when investing!
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Taxes, Capital Gains Taxes, Financial Literacy, Personal Finance, Family Consumer Sciences, Capital Gains, Investing, Applied Math, Life Skills, Tax Worksheets
ESL Novel Study - "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball" - Jeff Kinney
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Library, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Novel Study Worksheets - "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball" - Jeff Kinney In this fantastic ESL teaching resource it is offered a comprehensive novel study worksheet activity (3 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) focused on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball" by American author Jeff Kinney. Ideal for post reading activities, this English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) teaching resource can be more than great to enhance students' overall understanding of this coming of age novel by American author Jeff Kinney. The English Second or Foreign Language Novel Study activity (3 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) can be ideal for ESL EFL TESOL learners in middle and high school (from 6th grade to 9th grade, teen students). In this Novel Study on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball" (3 printable PDF pages; Worksheets), English Second or Foreign Language teachers (ESL EFL) can find the following ESL novel study activities: 1 part on general information (author's name, genre, and publishing date) 1 part related to New Vocabulary Learned (1 space where to write 10 new words they learned and 1 space where students can write their related meaning) 1 part related to the story timeline (story timeline where learners set in a chronological order the most important moments during the narration) First writing activity on students' review on the novel Second writing activity (imagining to write a letter to Greg Heffley, the main character, and to give him some advice) Third writing activity (pretending to be a character, other than Greg Heffley, and describing a scene of the book from his/her point of view + space where students can draw with comic bubbles the scene they described) This ESL EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Novel Study Activity on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball" by American author Jeff Kinney (3 PDF Printable Slides; worksheets) can be suitable for ESL EFL learners from 6th grade to 9th grade to study this coming of age novel Learning with Alan is a Teaching Resource/Educational Material Store whose aim is to help Teachers, Educators and Tutors to achieve their teaching objectives while creating a fun and stimulating learning and teaching environment. Remember. Learning is Fun. Never Forget! If you want to browse more of my English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Teaching Resources, click here Learning with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Novel Study, Books, Teens, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Writing Activity, Worksheets, Printable
A Student's Book of Arthropods
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This Student's Book of Arthropods is a wonderful resource to have your students explore, research, study, and/or demonstrate knowledge on the topic of arthropods. The Student's Book of Arthropods is a 35 page document, which has a plethora of information via research, and response for students to complete. Resources included are -research assignments -charting -quiz w/ answer key -Compare arthropods 2 species -2 mystery activities w/answer keys -science word jumbles -word search/Crustaceans -Science Tidbits -Quotes from famous scientists/writers -Art portions -Career Survey -Design Drone Insect You can provide each part individually, or as a booklet to complete. It also has a differentiated instructional activity for advanced students. A Student's Book of Arthropods was designed and it is recommend for students in grades 7-12. Students may complete this Student's Book of Arthropods individually or in pairs. This may also be completed during a certain period of time, as a complete unit of study of fungi. Such unit may be paired with topics of Health, Biology, and AP Biology. This Student's Book of Arthropods may be used as a full assessment on a unit of study as students may complete each assignment as formative assessment and then the quizzes as summative assessments. For similar resources, or other engaging resources, visit my store here!
Author THE LANTERN OF KNOWLEDGE
Tags Arthropods, Types Of Arthropods, Life Cycle Butterfly, Life Cycle Spider, Firefly, Insects, Arthropods Worksheet Answer Key, Arthropod Coloring Worksheet
Invasive Species Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Invasive Species Reading Comprehension engages students with an informative article explaining major concepts surrounding invasive species. Students will learn definitions, causes, impacts, and solutions regarding invasive species through text written at a 7th-8th grade reading level. Questions guide comprehension on topics like characteristics of invasive species, spread prevention, ecological impacts, and destructive examples. This resource works for whole class instruction, small groups, homework, substitute plans, literacy measurement, gifted programs and more. Format as editable Word doc, PDF, and Google Doc for seamless online assignments. Suitable for grades 8-10 science classes.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Invasive, Species, Biology, Reading, Comprehension, Invasive Species Worksheet
Painkillers Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Painkillers Reading Comprehension Article Overview: The Painkillers Reading Comprehension Article is an exemplary educational tool designed for high school teachers and homeschool educators. This resource provides a comprehensive analysis of painkillers, encompassing what they are, the different types available, how they work and the dangers of addiction. Key Skills Targeted: Reading comprehension Scientific literacy Analytical thinking Flexibility: This fully editable resource allows customization according to individual teaching styles or classroom needs. It can be used for whole class instruction, smaller group discussions or even individual homework assignments. Tech-friendly Options: The document provides three formats to choose from: Microsoft Word document – editable version for convenience PDF – ready-to-print version Google Classroom format – integrates seamlessly with e-learning platforms Duration & Assessment: The task will take around 50-75 minutes hands-on time for students. An answer key is provided easing out the assessment process.' Cross-curricular Application: This resource finds applications beyond Science curriculum significantly benefiting English Language Arts classrooms as well by enhancing students’ information text standards skills development. In Conclusion, The Painkillers Reading Comprehension Article skillfully simplifies complex concepts promoting understanding about painkillers both as a scientific concept and societal issue. This user-friendly, no prep teaching tool does not only spark dynamic classroom discussions but also strengthens student literacy and critical thinking skills.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Painkillers, Reading Comprehension, Science Curriculum, High School, Homeschool Educators
Practise Writing To Describe (9-14 years)
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Practise Writing To Describe: A Comprehensive Guide for Ages 9-14 This educational tool is designed to assist students aged 9-14 improve their writing skills. It offers engaging practice exercises, insightful hints and a focus on descriptive writing. Teachers can use this comprehensive guide in various ways - be it whole-group instruction material or small group activities centered on enhancing writing abilities. Additionally, it can also serve as the perfect homework assignment. The Art of Descriptive Writing This resource encourages children to combine their imagination with practical life situations. Includes fun activities such as describing everyday gadgets from an alien perspective or inventing and detailing new products! Insightful explanations help students understand the difference between facts and opinions - a must-know for information-based writing tasks! A set of model answers provides clear examples to help understanding. Prompts are included to kickstart composition drafting while grammar tips ensure clarity, coherence and creativity in sentence structure. A Reliable Teaching Resource If you are an educator looking for reliable sources that form a perfect balance between strengthening English literacy skills and maintaining high engagement levels, Practise Writing To Describe (9-14 Years) is highly recommended! Packed with: Meticulously crafted materials checking off from recognising textual structures like newspaper articles, Mastery over formal/informal letter formats Creative forms of diaries & autobiographies thereby covering all forms! This tool provides educators ready-to-use worksheets saving up huge effort related to lesson planning Also included, are specimen lesson plans to cut down teacher effort and maximize classroom efficiency. Designed for Grades 3 through 9 under Language Arts subject section with a special emphasis on creative writing, the Practise Writing To Describe (9-14 Years) might just be the secret partner in your educational endeavors. Note: The resource is available in PDF file format.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Descriptive Writing, Writing Practice, Teaching Resource, Creative Writing, Literacy Skills
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Theodore Roosevelt
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
No U.S. presidents has had as large an impact on National Parks Theodore Roosevelt. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the 26th president with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Teddy Roosevelt fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Theodore Roosevelt essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - An Teddy Roosevelt biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Theodore Roosevelt notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
The Importance of Bees Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Importance of Bees Reading Comprehension Article This resource is a masterstroke for educators aiming to embed scientific concepts into their curriculum and enhance reading comprehension skills. Main Focus: Understanding the significance of bees in our ecosystem. Details about bee anatomy, role as decorators and keepers of our planet, honey production process. Insightful discussions on conservation efforts to secure the survival of bees. Usefulness: This tool is perfect for whole group instruction or small group discussions in classrooms or assigned as engaging homework activities for independent learning. It conforms with both in-person classroom formats and distance learning setups, thanks to its compatibility with Google Classroom. Editability:(Fully editable nature) A standout feature ensuring flexibility based on specific classroom needs without any formatting worries! Included Activities: Literacy skill development Extension activities for advanced learners Provisioning extra credit possibilities Evaluation of student progress via time-considerate tasks (50-75 minutes completion time) Interactive Queries Include : An array of knowledge-based questions pulled from the article, Rounded comprehension questions, Diverse connection-related exercises, Critical thinking stimulating open-ended inquiries. Note: The resource comes immersive with answer keys facilitating swift assessment of student understanding. Whether handled through face-to-face or remote instructions! This versatile teaching aid - 'The Importance of Bees Reading Comprehension Article', is the ultimate teaching resource to enhance students' academic abilities in an engaged, educational and eco-conscious way.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Bees, Ecosystem, Conservation, Honey Production, Literacy
Ocean Acidification Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Ocean Acidification Reading Comprehension This 8th grade and up, self-paced reading comprehension article tackles literacy and science standards. Students will read an informative article about ocean acidification and answer knowledge, thinking, connecting, application, and open-response questions. The resource covers pH values, the relationship between CO2 and pH, global warming, consequences of ocean acidification, and reducing emissions. This engaging scientific reading can introduce a lesson, provide a substitute plan, improve analysis skills, differentiate instruction, or measure literacy abilities. The 3-page article and answer key are fully editable Word, PDF, and Google Drive files that integrate with Google Classroom for both distance learning and in-class. Consider building your scientific literacy resources with additional articles spanning health, Earth science, energy, physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, the environment, and natural disasters.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Ocean, Acids, Animals, Reading, Comprehension, Ocean Acidification Worksheet Pdf, Ocean Acidification Worksheet Answers
Thunderstorms Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Thunderstorms Reading Comprehension Article: An Invaluable Resource for Educators Ideal for use with high school and strong middle school students, this resource offers an engaging means of teaching both literacy skills and scientific principles. It provides a scientific article that covers a range of topics relating to thunderstorms. What Does It Teach? Causes of thunderstorms The formation lightning The dangers of thunderstorms This tool creates an intriguing learning environment, integrating literacy with scientific learning. Versatility for Different Learning Contexts: Whole group discussions: Introduce the topic dynamically. Small group studies/homework assignments: Reinforce concepts individually. The variety in question types promotes critical thinking abilities among learners and enhances their comprehension skills. Digital Compatibility & Convenience: An important feature of this resource is its compatibility with Google Classroom, enabling remote learning scenarios seamlessly. Additionally, it comes in Microsoft Word and PDF versions eliminating any technical issues that may arise due to different digital setups at home or in school. Educational Advantages For Teachers: Saves on preparation time as it comes ready-to-use yet doesn't compromise pedagogical goals due to lack of resources or time restrictions. Aims at Grades 8-10, challenging comprehension questions strengthens key notions imparted by the reading material effectively. Including an answer key simplifies evaluation, saving valuable grading time and effectively tracking student progress. Equipped with these benefits, this article can also serve other purposes such as backup study material for unexpected teacher absences or extension activities for gifted students. It’s practicality makes it a significant addition to every dedicated educator's toolkit.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Thunderstorms, Reading Comprehension, Science Education, Critical Thinking, Classroom Resource
Earthquakes - Scientific Comprehension Reading Article Part 2 - Grade 8 and Up
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Earthquakes Scientific Reading Comprehension Article Series - Part 2 Engage students in literacy and earth science with this scientific reading comprehension article and activity on earthquakes. Suitable for grades 8-12, this 3-page article tackles topics like the causes of earthquakes, how they are measured, and how seismologists locate epicenters. The reading is followed by higher-order thinking questions and an answer key. This engaging resource can be used to improve reading skills, teach earth science content, provide a substitute lesson plan, or challenge gifted students. It integrates easily into Google Classroom with a click. The reading comes in Word, PDF, and Google Doc formats for seamless online or in-class assignment. Teaching scientific literacy boosts real-world understanding on important topics.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Earthquakes, Natural, Disasters, Reading, Comprehension
Farming – Is Organic Really Better? - Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Farming - Is Organic Really Better? Science Article This science reading comprehension article compares conventional and organic farming methods to analyze if organic is truly better. Perfect for grades 5-7, it builds literacy skills with a 1-3 page reading passage and 5-8 accompanying questions. Educators can use this adaptable resource in class or online. It automatically copies to Google Drive for easy digital assignment. The reading, questions, and answer key are also provided as editable Word and PDF files, supporting diverse learner needs. Students will learn: - Types of farming - Conventional farming practices - Organic farming practices - How the two methods compare The thoughtful questions strengthen reading comprehension, analysis abilities, and science knowledge. This engaging activity is ideal for introducing a unit , substitute plans, literacy measurement, or science-focused independent work.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Farming, Irrigation, Reading, Comprehension, Science
Crash Course Government Episode Worksheet | 31 - Discrimination
Social Studies, Government, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Government Discrimination Worksheet Dive into the complex world of discrimination through an engaging video and discussion questions. This 2-page worksheet features 15 thought-provoking questions aligned to the 8-minute Crash Course Government episode on discrimination. Implement as an in-class activity or independent assignment - includes an answer key for students to self-check comprehension. Pair with other Crash Course Government episodes to build students' understanding of politics and support rich classroom dialogue around inequality in America. This versatile resource works for whole group instruction, small groups, or individual work to unpack the history and impacts of discrimination.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Crash Course Episodes, Government Worksheet, Comprehension Questions, Writing Prompts, Discrimination, Government Vocabulary, Crash Course 31
The Measles Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Grade 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Measles Reading Comprehension Article helps students in grades 8 and up improve literacy and science skills. This 2.5-3 page reading informs students about the measles disease through engaging content and questions. Topics covered include the measles' history, symptoms, transmission, how the virus works, diagnosis, treatments, complications, and prevention. Questions challenge students' knowledge, thinking, connections, application, and open-ended skills. The reading integrates easily into lessons or independent assignments, including for distance learning through Google Classroom. It provides an introduction to measles, boosts reading skills, substitution plans, and means to measure literacy growth. This practical resource saves teachers' time while meeting various standards and improving disciplinary literacy.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Measles, Reading, Comprehension, Human Body, Disease
Scientist Gregor Mendel Fact Sheet, Quiz + Exercises | PDF + H5P
Life Sciences, Science, Biology, STEM, History: World, History, Social Studies, Biographies, Inventors, Basic Science, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Projects, Activities
Discover Gregor Mendel – The Father of Genetics Did you know that Gregor Mendel, a humble monk with a passion for science, laid the foundation for modern genetics? Through his famous pea plant experiments, he uncovered the basic principles of heredity, showing how traits are passed from one generation to the next. His discoveries were ahead of their time and only fully appreciated years later, but today they are essential to biology and genetics. This teaching resource is designed to introduce your grades 7–10 students to Mendel’s groundbreaking work in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for a 45-minute lesson, it combines clear explanations with interactive and creative activities that make learning about genetics both accessible and exciting. What’s Included: Concise Informational Text: A clear and engaging overview of Gregor Mendel’s role in science. Fact Sheet Activity: Encourages students to organize knowledge and work creatively. Quiz with Solutions: Promotes fun, interactive learning and self-assessment. Additional Exercises: Students can create their own questions and collaborate in pairs to deepen their understanding. Flexible Formats: Includes a color and black-and-white printable PDF, as well as interactive H5P tasks for digital learning. Why You’ll Love This Resource: Time-Saving: Perfect for teachers who need a ready-to-go, well-structured lesson. Versatile Use: Ideal for biology, history of science, or cross-curricular lessons in English and science classes. Promotes Independence: Solutions are included, allowing students to check their work and explore the topic at their own pace. Interactive and Engaging: Tasks are designed to keep students actively involved while learning about Gregor Mendel’s legacy. Whether you use it for a regular lesson, substitute teaching, or as part of a digital learning activity, this resource will make Gregor Mendel’s contributions come alive for your students. Bring Gregor Mendel’s fascinating world of science into your classroom and inspire your students to see history and science in a whole new light! Have fun exploring the world of science with your students! Warmly, Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we focus on creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.
Author Lernfitness
Tags Science, Biology, Famous Scientists Lesson, H5P, Interactive Science Exercises, STEM, History, Scientists, Gregor Mendel, Genetics
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Thurgood Marshall
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few people have left a larger mark on the legal history of Civil Rights in the United States than Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of this law icon with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Thurgood Marshall fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Thurgood Marshall essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Thurgood Marshall biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Thurgood Marshall notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Thurgood Marshall
Hermann von Helmholtz – Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive PDF (incl. H5P)
Life Sciences, Science, STEM, History, Social Studies, Biographies, Inventors, Basic Science, Physics, Human Body, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Projects, Activities
Hermann von Helmholtz - Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive Version (PDF & H5P) Hermann von Helmholtz – Sensory Physiology Made Understandable Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive Exercises (PDF + H5P) This material introduces students in grades 7–10 to the life and research of Hermann von Helmholtz – one of the key figures behind our scientific understanding of vision, hearing, and nerve conduction. Even if students already know a bit about how our senses work, most are surprised to learn how long ago these topics were explored in depth – and by whom. Helmholtz’s work at the intersection of biology, physics, and medicine still shapes modern neuroscience today. To make this complex content more accessible, I put together a compact set of resources you can easily use in a 45-minute lesson. It includes a short text, a fact sheet, quiz questions (with answers), and a few creative tasks to get students thinking and interacting. You’ll find both color and black-and-white versions – great for printing or digital use. There’s also an H5P version for those who prefer an interactive format. What’s included: A short, student-friendly text on Hermann von Helmholtz and his key discoveries A fact sheet activity to help students organize the main ideas Quiz questions (with solutions) to check understanding An open-ended task where students come up with their own questions and exchange them with a partner Ready-to-print or use digitally (PDF + H5P) Answer key included for quick correction I’ve used this in biology class as part of a unit on the nervous system, but it also fits well in lessons on sensory organs, neuroscience, or even the history of science. The material works for independent work, partner activities, or as a simple introduction to one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century. No extra prep needed – just pick the version that suits your classroom best. 🚀 Download now and bring the legacy of Hermann von Helmholtz into your biology lessons today! 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Science, Biology, Famous Scientists Lesson, H5P, Interactive Science Exercises, STEM, History, Scientists, Hermann Von Helmholtz, Physiology
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Sojourner Truth
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Sojourner Truth was legendary abolitionist and women's rights advocate whose famous "Ain't I a Women" became a rallying call for equality in post-Civil War America. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of this iconic figure for equal rights with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Sojourner Truth fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Sojourner Truth essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Sojourner Truth biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Sojourner Truth notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Sojourner Truth