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7 Earth Day Activities : Informational Texts Plus More!

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Earth Day Activities! Informational Texts Plus More. These informational texts also make great practice for standardized test!Celebrate Earth Day's 53rd anniversary! Earth Day is officially on Monday, April 22, but you can celebrate all week by

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English Language Arts, Science, Earth Day

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Projects, Activities

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Touching Spirit Bear Journal and Novel Study with EASEL Version

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Touching Spirit Bear (by Ben Mikaelsen) Student Journal/ Novel StudyNow available as an EASEL activity!WHY JOURNALS? I needed a resource to engage kids every step along the way of reading a novel. What I did NOT want my kids to do was read and

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Lesson

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30 Exit Tickets Variety Pack for Middle School (Exit Slips)

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Exit tickets (or exit slips!) are a great way to assess what students have learned during the day’s lesson. These versions of exit tickets work with any content and are designed with the middle schooler in mind. Use them starting at the beginning of

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English Language Arts, Science, For All Subjects

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Assessment

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Valentine's Day Webquest for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

*** 2022 update! Please re-download if you already purchased this last year!Need something fun but academic for Valentine's Day? This webquest has students do more than just read and fill in some blanks. On the four pages included in this

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English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Valentine's Day

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Internet Activities, Webquests

$2.00

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A Year of Change:1963 to 1964- Informational Texts for Middle School Common Core

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Finding non-fiction text for middle school can be challenging. In this packet are twelve original texts, free of ads and comments, appropriate for middle school, ready to use with no additional work (other than copying!) This resource can be

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English Language Arts, U.S. History, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

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RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.5, RI.6.8, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.4, RI.7.5, RI.7.8...

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Light and Sound Informational Texts No Textbook No Problem!

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

No textbook to teach light and sound waves? No problem!If you need a quick way to teach or review the differences between light and sound, or waves in general to middle school students, this product is for you! Included in this product are:*3 short

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Science, Physical Science, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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$Back to School Bundle for Middle School ELA, Math, and Science$

Back to School Bundle for Middle School ELA, Math, and Science

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This Back to School Bundle has 3 content bundles- math, science, and ELA, with 31 different activities total that will. (9 math, 9 ELA, and 13 science.) The activities are great for the first day of school or the whole week, helping you get to

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English Language Arts, Math, Back to School

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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A Day No Pigs Would Die Journal and Novel Study with EASEL

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

A Day No Pigs Would Die (by Robert Peck) Student Journals and Novel Study* Now including a ready-to-use EASEL version! WHY JOURNALS? I wanted a resource to engage kids every step along the way of reading a novel. What I did NOT want my kids to do

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RL.9-10.3, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5

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Elements of Poetry/ Figurative Language Card Sort

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This is a great way to practice identifying alliteration, onomatopoeia, similes, metaphors, and personification. The set-up is simple (copy, cut, and put in envelopes) and the activity is hands-on and an AVID strategy. Students read a sentence or

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English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables

$1.50

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Free- 8 Great Final Projects for Any Novel Study

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

8 great ideas that can be used with any novel study at any grade level. Better than book reports, these ideas will have your students think more complexly about the characters, themes, nuances, and connections of the books. These project ideas are

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Projects, Centers

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Standardized Test Prep Constructed Response Practice for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

With standardized tests looming in the future, give your students lots of practice with constructed response items using this product. With five different practice tests, students will describe, interpret, assess, infer, summarize, develop,

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ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Test Preparation

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Assessment, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.7, RI.5.10, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.7, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.8...

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$3.00

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Back to School ELA Activities for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Welcome your students back to school in your ELA class with these 10 activities! 1) This is Me! poem sheet (A new twist on the traditional "All About Me" poem)2) We're Linked! whole class activity3) Mad Libs 1 and 2- two silly stories to complete

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$5.00

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Free Daily Bellringer Sheet for Middle School!

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Establish your daily routine right away and help kids stay on task right when they walk in your room! A bellringer question (starter, warm-up, do now) is the perfect way to begin bell to bell teaching. I've used this bellringer sheet, copied front

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English Language Arts, Math, Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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Valentines Day Activity Bundle for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Middle school students will love these Valentine's Day activities, and you can feel good that they are learning while still celebrating!Included in this bundle are:The February Motor Mouth game, fun in any classValentine's Day Boom Card Puzzles-

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English Language Arts, Math, Valentine's Day

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

$13.00

$8.00

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A to Z Diseases 5 Day Unit for Middle School Science

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This set of lesson plans over diseases is designed to take 5 class periods. The following objectives are addressed:• I can explain the causes and effects of diseases on the human body.• I can explain the effects of a disease on different body

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Science, Health, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$5.00

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The Great Tree Debate Free Resource

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Read about the pros and cons of using either a real or artificial Christmas tree. This is a great short argument piece that students can use to identify the parts of an argument, including the central question, claim, counter-claim, and transition

Subjects:

Science, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Internet Activities

FREE

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Short Story Interactive Lapbooks for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Want a great end-of-the-unit or end-of-the-year project? This short story interactive lapbook is geared for short stories, but also works for a variety of content and project ideas. The elements of literature addressed in the lapbook are 1. theme,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, End of Year

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

$4.00

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October and Halloween Informational Texts for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This product includes 6 non-fiction texts about October. Each text is followed by a page of questions and activities. A Quick Minute short articles- Alaska Day, The Shadow of the Bear, and National Candy Corn DayWhy Leaves Change Colors,

Subjects:

Science, Halloween, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.4, RI.6.7, RI.6.8, RI.6.9, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.4, RI.7.5, RI.7.8...

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November Informational Text- Thanksgiving and More!

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This fall product has six texts , each with comprehension questions, and at lease one other activity. These articles could easily be used in a science, ELA, or social studies class, or during the week of Thanksgiving for easy to implement

Subjects:

Science, Thanksgiving, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$5.00

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January Informational Texts for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This collection of January Information Texts has six nonfiction articles along with questions and a variety of activities.A Quick Minute- has 3 short articles on Winnie-the-Pooh Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service, and Australia Day.National

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.8, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.5, RI.6.6...

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

We have over 40 years of teaching experience together, including 6th grade science, ELA, and SS, 7th grade math, 8th grade science, 8th grade math, Algebra, and Geometry, as well as subbing in elementary. Our daughter joined us as a Boom creator; it's her part-time gig while she is in high school.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Teach in as many ways possible to reach as many as possible!

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BS in Education (5 - 8 SS/Math/Science; Elementary Education) MS Curriculum & Instruction

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We are a husband/wife duo whose high school daughter joined the team the past few years. She keeps us current and creates Boom decks!

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English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), Computer Science, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Family Consumer Sciences, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Robotics, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies