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11th grade Back to School science literature circles
Survivor - An Introduction to Discussion and Textual Evidence
Welcome to the game of Survivor! This introductory lesson is perfect for any collaborative classroom and utilizes text annotation, finding textual evidence, forming an opinion based on text, and respectful debate all in one fun activity! The Game:Students must determine 5 plane crash survivors to be rescued immediately and 5 to stay and attempt to survive on the island.What's included?Slides to accompany the lessonA student-facing worksheetA full lesson plan with objective and common core standa
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6th - 12th
Bacteria Close Reading Article
Help increase science literacy by using this close reading assignment on bacteria! This article looks at bacteria and explains why bacteria can be helpful, not just harmful. The article discusses antibiotics and things students can do to avoid getting sick. Included in your purchase are 2 versions of the article- lexile 1010 and lexile 800 for lower level readers. Both versions of the article are 2 pages along with comprehension questions. If you liked this close reading article you might also b
Grades:
9th - 11th
Also included in: Science Nonfiction Article Bundle
Christmas Chemistry Color by Number - by Valence Electrons
Solve each chemical element for the number of valence electrons indicated by its atomic mass and use that answer to determine the color of each section. For example hydrogen has 1 valence electron so wherever you see "H" use the number color 1 which is yellow.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Cell Membrane- The REAL Control Center of the Cell Close Reading
Help increase science literacy by using this close reading assignment on the cell membrane! From a young age, students learn that the nucleus is the control center of the cell. DNA is housed in the nucleus, and that genetic material determines our phenotypes. However, none of that DNA can be read unless there is an environmental signal that first comes to the cell membrane. Students will read about how the cell membrane directs cell signals, the relationship between the lipid bilayer and protein
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10th - 12th
Also included in: Science Nonfiction Article Bundle
Annotation Bookmarks with Collaborative Conversation Starters
Close reading assistance, great for K - 12th grade, bookmarks, collaborative conversation frames, common core aligned, reading informational text, reading literature, listening and speaking.
Print and copy double sided for students to use as they are annotating text. Laminate to make them last longer!
Grades:
K - 12th
Dry Novel Study (by Neal & Jarrod Shusterman) Updated Nov 2022
Most of us take for granted that when we turn on the faucet, the water will flow. However, what happens if it doesn't? What if it's not just one sink in your house but all of them? What if it's not just your house, but every house in your neighborhood and for miles/kilometers around? Summary If there was ever a book that inspired me to stock up on water, this is the book. This was so realistic and will resonated with anyone. Neil Shusterman is great about adding just the right amount of gritty d
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6th - 12th
Small Group Toolkit | Teacher Resource | Data Collecting
Small group toolkit for all grades to change the way you plan for small groups, make it easier, more organized, and consolidate your data collection!There are so many fabulous resources in this small group kit! Planning and executing small group instruction can be incredibly stressful for teachers. It adds another layer of responsibility and planning, and let’s face it, we do a lot of work! This resource takes ALL of the planning and organization to another level, and makes it SO much easier fo
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Reading Teacher Toolkit Resource Bundle! | ELA Teacher Essentials
Boho Ocean / Sea Themed Classroom Calendar
Boho Ocean / Sea Themed Classroom Calendar (in boho vintage color scheme)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One for the Ocean lovers of the world, this beautiful boho vintage ocean themed calendar will help you get your classroom looking super organised and playful for the new school year!This calendar pack comes in two font options and includes a mini 'Today is..' calendar activity that is a perfect morning routine for little learne
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Reader's Survey - Digital - Distance Learning - ** Back To School ** - Google
Based on The Book Whisperer, I have created a cute and functional way to assess new students coming into your class. This resource helps you get to know them better as readers. This Google Form asks them about their reading habits, what they like to read, and their library interactions. This is fully editable through Google Forms. You can adjust any question to better suit your needs. This form has the EXACT SAME questions as my paper version of the Reader's Survey ** Back To School **. You can
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Elements of a Story Anchor Charts | Reading Posters
18 Different Posters for Elements of a Story! FUN, COLORFUL, & SIMPLE!All posters are included in color and black & white! These are fantastic to use for a number of ways:reference posters around the roomanchor chartsinteractive notebook insertsfolder insertsprojectsnovel studiesin tandem with graphic organizerssmall groupswhole- group instructionmini- lessonsAnd so much more!
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Also included in: Kindergarten Back to School Literacy Resource Bundle NO PREP!
High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Pandemics + COVID
Teach your kids about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other diseases of the past with these nonfiction, high school reading comprehension passages and questions. These historical articles will give teenagers practice in reading skills through discussion questions and writing prompts. Plus, this nonfiction passage can be accessed as a printable or digital resource. Click here to save 25% off the price of the purchase of individual resources with the bundle.Click HERE to save 30% off the price of indi
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
Bundle: English Collaborative Posters Series #1
Collaborative posters are an excellent tool for students to create a visual and written representation of their ideas and learning, engage in meaningful discussions with peers, and feel valued as a member of an inclusive classroom community.Please read the individual product descriptions for specific details about each resource that is included in this bundle.Copyright © Zenful Ziggy DesignsBy purchasing this resource, you are agreeing that the contents are the property of ZENFUL ZIGGY DESIGNS,
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4th - 12th
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The Disappearing Spoon - A Chemistry Literature Unit
For the past few years after my students finish the AP Chemistry exam early May, I have had my students read "The Disappearing Spoon" by Sam Kean - a book that talks about the elements and the scientists who discovered and created them in a really fun, creative, humanizing way. The book is in five parts, so I have my students participate in five Socratic seminar-style class periods (90 minutes each) with these discussion questions to guide the conversation. I put my desks in a circle, and they c
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9th - 12th
Retro Classroom Decor // Groovy 70's Themed Classroom Decor Calendar
Groovy Classroom Decor / 70's Themed Retro Classroom Decor Calendar ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One for the retro vintage lovers of the world, this groovy 70's themed calendar will help you get your classroom looking super organised and zen for the new school year!This groovy classroom decor calendar comes in two font options and includes a mini 'Today is..' calendar activity that is a perfect morning routine for budding littl
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Also included in: Boho Retro Classroom Decor Bundle // calming classroom decor
Pathogens and the immune system GROWING BUNDLE
This Pathogens and the immune system GROWING BUNDLE has:Immune system ~ lines of defense ~ JIGSAW & FRAYER MODELS **with answers**Pathogens/ Infectious Diseases ~Bacteria, Virus, Fungi, Protozoa~JIGSAW & FRAYER & ANSWERS. CLIP ART Cells of the immune system ~ virus ~ bacteriaGreat for revision or engaging with new concepts!! You and your students will love all of these no-prep resources!Perfect for the high school science teacher!~~~~~~TO COME NEXT~~~~~⭐ Types of bacteria◼IF YOU LOVE
Grades:
7th - 12th
Is the Earth Flat? 1 Page Sci Literacy Article with Follow Questions
Is the world flat? Ridiculous right? Isn’t this what Christopher Columbus was all about in 1492? Yet still some people are unconvinced. Case in point is the Flat Earth Society which even in the 1970’s boasted a membership of over 3,500 strong. This is a one-page article on this unique perspective with follow up questions. This is just a starter article to initiate the subject and get some debate going.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Martian Classroom Edition Pacing Guide and Comprehension Questions
The Martian (Classroom Edition) is an engaging 369-page novel by Andy Weir that blends realistic science with science-fiction. It is completely faithful to the original novel, with the exception that the salty language in the original has been replaced, making it perfect for reading in class. What happens when an astronaut is accidentally stranded on Mars?What you get in this resource:1. 46-day Pacing Guide: There are 26 chapters in this novel and to keep the reading around 10 minutes per day, I
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Teaching Through Inquiry: An Overview of Questions
Questions come in so many different types we can easily get lost when choosing them. We need good questions for discussion, for exams, for reading and writing strategies. I took all the notes and books I had about questions and reduced the core ideas into this one page. I find it useful for myself but can also give it to students to use as a tool to generate their own questions for discussions, projects, research, or writing assignments. It is written in accessible language, so it should work at
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6th - 12th
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Read a Nature Diary by a Boy and Create Your Own Nature Journal: "Mandaling"
- Learn how a boy with autism from the U.K. uses his interests, abilities, and skills to create a diary where he communicates about his adoration and keen understanding of Nature. Also, create a painting of birch trees as a way of developing observation skills. Includes a discussion guide. A wonderful resource for Special Education Teachers and classroom teachers.-Make your own journal using a mandala as a way of observing Nature and of understanding your relationship to the universe. Includes
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Book Report Project Bundle: Reading Lists, Journal Activity & Projects Included
By purchasing this bundled, full-year book project curriculum, you will save 30% on my book project materials! The bundle includes:- Four different themed reading lists (Young Adult, Multicultural, Dystopian, and Classical)- A reader response journal activity - with detailed instructions and a due date calendar- A project instructions page - for students to know exactly what is expected of them- A set of 16 different project ideas - Words of Wisdom, Poetry book, Newspaper, PPT Presentation, Adve
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8th - 11th
Comprehensive Text Analysis and Discussion Guide for "The Disappearing Spoon" by
Overview: Dive deep into the fascinating world of chemistry with our comprehensive text analysis and discussion guide for "The Disappearing Spoon" by Sam Kean. This resource is designed for high school science educators looking to enhance their chemistry and physics lessons by connecting them to the captivating stories and scientific principles presented in the book.Product Highlights:Detailed Chapter Summaries: Each chapter is summarized to highlight key concepts, scientific discoveries, and hi
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8th - 12th
Into the Wild Text Analysis (Environmental Science Connections)
Product Description:Dive deep into Jon Krakauer's captivating narrative "Into the Wild" with this comprehensive text analysis and environmental science connection guide. Designed for high school students, this resource provides a unique interdisciplinary approach, combining literary analysis with key concepts in environmental science. Perfect for English and Science teachers looking to enrich their curriculum and engage students with real-world connections.Setting of the Text: "Into the Wild" ch
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9th - 12th
Discussion Guides: Braiding Sweetgrass, Starry Messenger & Scientific Thinking
This Bundle offers a perfect "trilogy"...1. Discussion Guide for the book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall KimmererCopyright Betty J. White, 2023, a.k.a. Compass Rose, revised 2024. Includes: · 20 questions to use in discussions or to assign for written responses.· 20 possible answers to the questions to assist the leader as a guide or as an answer key.Suggested for Grades 9 on up. Cultural and Environmental Studies.2. Scientifi
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9th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-5
Literature Circle Murder Mystery
Have your students solve a murder mystery using the literature circle format in this bonafide, proven, and tested activity that engages, entertains, and illuminates.Literature circles are an efficient and powerful way for groups of students to deconstruct a text together and individually. By reframing the literature circle format into a back-to-school activity , this product helps teachers understand the group dynamics in a new class, provides a diagnostic assessment of student writing, reading
Grades:
6th - 12th
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