High school Back to School math literature circles

Survivor - An Introduction to Discussion and Textual Evidence

Created by

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

Subjects:

Back to School, English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Games, Literature Circles

CCSS:

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EDITABLE Reading, Writing, Math Stations | Rotations | Workshop Slide Templates

Created by

Wildflowers and Wonder

Use these Editable Student Rotation Google Slide Templates for your classroom this year! Simply customize your student names, activities, and timer to implement successful transitions during your rotation time.What's Included:30 ready to use templatesOptions of 2 or 3 rotations4 Groups (editable)Timers included on each slideTimer options of 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes (video included on how to add your own)Clipart Icon SlideTitles included: "Stations" "Rotations" "Workshop" "Math Rotations" "Math W

Subjects:

Math, Reading, Writing

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

Listening and Following Directions - Math

Created by

Resources From Rachel

This product is filled with worksheets that promote building listening skills and following directions. These worksheets are for whole group, small group, or independent. Depending on the students level of independence, it can be for independent or teacher prompted instruction. These are great self-explanatory sheets that are good to leave for substitutes. This is the MATH Edition.This product is also available as part of a discounted bundle in my store: Listening and Following Directions BUNDL

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Math, Special Education

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Literature Circles

Also included in: Listening and Following Directions - BUNDLE

Role Cards for Cooperative Group Work

Created by

Innovate Create and Relate with Kate

This bundle contains 28 roles with two versions each for a total of 54 mix-and-match cooperative group cards. 26 of the cards have a title, a role description, and cute monster graphic. The other 26 cards have the same roles, with only the title for older students. Two of the cards are blank for you to customize. I created these cards to use in my own 2nd grade class, as I find the students benefit from having a reminder of their role. It is useful to have extra role cards for when you have a

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Mental Math, Reading

Grades:

1st - 9th

Types:

Literature Circles, Task Cards

Pi Day Crown

Created by

Teaching With A Spice

Pi Day Activity for Elementary, Middle or High school! Yes, the big kids love crowns too! Celebrate in style with this fun Pi Crown. This crown is part of a bundle: Click here for Pi Day Elementary Click here for Pi Day Middle or High Packet includes: Two Pi Crowns (Elementary and Middle/High) ★RHYME TIME Week Graphing Goldfish ★RHYME TIME Addition Color by Number ★RHYME TIME Multiplication Color by Number ★RHYME TIME Equivalent Fractions Color by Number ★RHYME TIME Emergent Reade

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Math

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

Small Group Toolkit | Teacher Resource | Data Collecting

Created by

Alexia's Classroom

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

Subjects:

Back to School, Math, Reading

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Professional Documents, Literature Circles, Professional Development

Also included in: Reading Teacher Toolkit Resource Bundle! | ELA Teacher Essentials

Middle Grades Genre Posters - Middle School Genre Posters

Created by

The Classroom Hunt

Looking for middle grades back to school reading posters for middle school genres? These 28 editable middle grades genre posters are perfect for your classroom library displays! Each poster features three purposefully-selected example texts! This diverse set features current bestsellers, our favorite award-winners, and texts written by multicultural authors such as Pam Muñoz Ryan, Fredrick Douglass, Malala Yousafzai, Sandra Cisneros, Jaqueline Woodson, and other influential figures. The set can

Subjects:

Back to School, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Printables, Posters, Literature Circles

Boho Ocean / Sea Themed Classroom Calendar

Created by

Four Cheeky Monkeys

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

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Staff

Types:

Literature Circles

Also included in: Boho Ocean Classroom Decor Bundle | Calming Neutral Under the Sea Theme | Pastel

Reader's Survey - Digital - Distance Learning - Back To School - Google

Created by

Heuristic Teaching

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

Subjects:

Back to School, Literature, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Classroom Forms, Literature Circles

Elements of a Story Anchor Charts | Reading Posters

Created by

Alexia's Classroom

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!

Subjects:

Back to School, Close Reading, Reading

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Staff

Types:

Posters, Literature Circles, Centers

Also included in: Kindergarten Back to School Literacy Resource Bundle NO PREP!

Bundle: English Collaborative Posters Series #1

Created by

Zenful Ziggy Designs

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,

Subjects:

Back to School, Classroom Community, English Language Arts

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Literature Circles

Mood Meter Check In SEL

Created by

MM Teacher Support

I use this every morning to check in with my students. I love that it is so simple to fill out and each student can express themselves. Students are able to tell me in the morning how they are feeling. Students often include what they did that morning or the day before after school. Some students include what they are looking forward to as well. I use this every afternoon, sometimes after lunch and always at the end of the day. I always want to check in with my students.

Subjects:

Back to School, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Literature Circles

Also included in: Social Emotional Learning Bundle

Retro Classroom Decor // Groovy 70's Themed Classroom Decor Calendar

Created by

Four Cheeky Monkeys

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

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Staff

Types:

Literature Circles

Also included in: Boho Retro Classroom Decor Bundle // calming classroom decor

Book Report Project Bundle: Reading Lists, Journal Activity & Projects Included

Created by

21stCenturyLit

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

Subjects:

Back to School, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Projects, Handouts, Literature Circles

Depth of Knowledge - Verbs Guide

Created by

Keeping Up with Mrs Harris

Depth of Knowledge - Verbs Guide Have you ever needed to know the Depth of Knowledge level to a question on a test? Or wondered the Depth of Knowledge level of questions that you are asking during guided reading groups? This quick reference verbs guide will let you know the DOK level 1-4 of the question verbs that are used in common assessment questions and questions that you generate yourself. There are 43 different DOK verb cards and many of the cards have multiple verbs listed on them s

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Math

Grades:

K - 12th, Staff

Types:

Professional Documents, Printables, Literature Circles

Literature Circle Murder Mystery

Created by

Gruffstomper Press

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

Subjects:

Back to School, Critical Thinking, English Language Arts

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

FRENCH library labels-Colourful Polka dots EDITABLE

Created by

Madame Emilie French resources

Get your resources organized and ready for the new school year with these library labels! 2 different sized labels included! It includes: -Letters A-Z for leveled books or they can be used for Author names. -12 Genre and subjects labels in 2 different sizes -Blank Labels of each template that you can edit in Powerpoint to customize for yourself! The document is in .pptx Thanks for leaving a feedback about this product. Ce document contient: - Les étiquettes de A à Z pour les livres niv

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subject Areas, For All Subjects

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Centers

Cooperative Group Role Cards

Created by

Joyful Rigor with Ms Jones

The individual group role cards help students remember their specific task when working in Cooperative Groups. There are 8 cards to choose from. You can choose to leave some out, or use them all depending on what you want to see from your students! - Conversation Captain - Time Keeper - Materials Manager - Presenter - Checker - Volume Manager - Encourager - Scribe

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Science

Grades:

3rd - 10th

Types:

Literature Circles, Task Cards

Name Tags for Multiple Periods - 5, 6, or 7 Periods - Flag Design

Created by

The Bouncing Owl

These colorful name tags are designed to be placed one on each desk so that throughout the day, students in every one of your class periods can find their assigned seat. These are great for back-to-school! They help students to transition into your classroom smoothly without much instruction and also reduce anxiety by preventing students from having to worry about where they will sit or who they will be near. This set of name tags includes 4 different options: 5 periods, 6 periods, 7 periods, or

Subjects:

Back to School, Classroom Management, For All Subjects

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms, Literature Circles

Also included in: Nametags for Multiple Periods- 5 period BUNDLE

Classroom Center/Station Rotation Planner -Editable Template for groups & topics

Created by

Design by Doodles

Classroom Center/Stations Rotations/Groups Editable Planner Template Creating groups for centers can sometimes be overwhelming, using this template you can easily customize groups, students, center type, topics and more! Two layout options for planning: one layout with 3 center options, one layout with 4 center options. Make planner centers easier with this editable template!You will receive a PDF file with a Google Slides link to get your editable copy of the Center Rotation PlannerInterested

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

Llama and Cactus Themed Classroom Calendar (Tropical Theme)

Created by

Four Cheeky Monkeys

Llama and Cactus Themed Classroom Calendar (in fun tropical color scheme)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One for the cactus lovers of the world, this beautiful llama and cactus 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 budding little learne

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Staff

Types:

Literature Circles

Also included in: Tropical Llama and Cactus Classroom Decor Bundle

Small Group Clip Charts

Created by

Second Grade Sizzle-Kacie Biggs

**Updated 2/16/15 with alternate display versions** In my classroom, I use this as a management tool for my small groups. I hot glued each one of these to a ribbon after laminating. Once the chart was assembled, I wrote each student's name on a clip and placed the clip onto their corresponding group based upon skill level. I also put a circle sticker dot on the end of the clip with the student's most current DRA (reading) level. I have also included a version where you have an empty box where y

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Math

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Classroom Forms, Literature Circles, Centers

Small Group Role Cards

Created by

SEAM Plus

Small group role in the classroom help to foster collaboration, engagement and effective learning for students. Assigning roles ensures that every student has an opportunity to actively participate and contribute to the group discussion. By sharing responsibilities, students learn the importance of teamwork and accountability. Use these cards to make sure all students feel engaged or included in your classroom.

Subjects:

Math, Reading, Science

Grades:

K - 12th, Staff

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

First Day of School "Language Talk"

Created by

Language Arts Excellence

Whether you teach Spanish, French, German, or Mandarin Chinese, this is the perfect lesson to get your students thinking about the purpose of studying foreign languages!This product features an engaging "Language Talk" activity that will have your new students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving on the very first day of school. In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about the purpose of learning languages and articulate why the quote aligns with their perspective. I us

Subjects:

Back to School, French, Spanish

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS: