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8th grade art literature circles
The Invention of Hugo Cabret: A Novel & Film Study Unit BUNDLE (editable)
About this Unit & NovelA Common Core-aligned literature study unit for use with the graphic novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick. The lessons and activities span the curriculum, covering vocabulary building, literary analysis, film history, the physics of simple machines, creative writing and argument building. Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language appears in parentheses (delete or modify as needed). The unit is editable so you can pick and choose w
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4th - 8th
Preparing for a Poetry Slam: How do we Create and Perform Poetry?
One-page handout to help student prepare for the writing and performance of spoken word poetry.
Hand out includes a breakdown of:
*How poets prepare their pieces
*How poets perform their poetry
*How poets interact with their audience
*How poets develop their poetic craft and skills
*How audiences interact with slam and spoken word poets
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Emergency Art Sub Plan 3-D Spider & Web! Middle School Value Drawing Activity
Unique Implied Line Drawing with 3-D Spider with Poetry Extension! Great for Halloween Art Fun! Middle School or High School Art Sub Plan or Easy Seasonal Display Project! This seasonal art lesson can be used as a cross-curricular art + middle school poetry or an art + science insect lesson! Use this Autumn or Halloween-themed art drawing lesson to teach about implied lines. simple contour drawing, value, focal point, and 3-D Paper construction! Works as a great “time filler” when some students
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5th - 9th
Dante's Inferno Explained - Intro Google Slides Presentation
A detailed and EASY way to explain the nine circles of Dante's Hell to your students. I created this for my seniors who can barely stay awake, let alone travel through Dante's Inferno with a guide like Virgil or without.This is a summarized and colorful way to learn the nine circles of Dante's Hell with images from the video game to interest students and help them recall visually. If you want to make this more interactive, you can separate your students into small groups and have them add collab
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hoops By: Matt Tavares A No Prep Novel - Literature Study
This novel study is for the Matt Tavares graphic novel, Hoops. Within this packet you will receive 63 pages of student activities plus answer keys. It includes a variety of comprehensive and critical thinking skills. This product is perfect for individual or group work. Included are a variety of activities and skill sheets. You can pick and choose what best fits the needs of your students. It contains a variety of pages containing activities to enhance students' understanding and literary skills
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4th - 8th
Any Graphic Novel | Reading Reflection Activities | Response Prompts
This no-prep graphic novel reflection task can be used with any part of any graphic novel - just print and go! After reading, give your students either an A3 one-pager or a back-to-back smaller version of the sheet. This resource acts as a graphic organizer to explore and reflect on the pages that have just been read, whether that's one page or one hundred!This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE.There are four A3 version and four letter-size
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7th - 10th
The Labyrinth of the Minotaur: The Adventure of Theseus
The myth of the Labyrinth of the Minotaur, where Theseus confronts a terrifying monster, is an adventure rich in lessons for children aged 6 to 8. It teaches courage, ingenuity, and the importance of problem solving through the clever use of a ball of thread. This story also offers a door to understanding ancient cultures, enriching the imagination of young minds. Values such as altruism, justice, and loyalty are explored, contributing to moral and ethical education. The appropriate presentation
Grades:
6th - 8th
Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry -- Interdisciplinary Unit of Study - Grades 7/8
This unit of study demonstrates how an engaging novel connects to multiple disciplines and encourages readers to "dig deep" in the quest for "true understanding."
Grades:
7th - 8th
What Does It Mean to Be a Good Person
Engage your students in a thoughtful exploration of ethics and character with this comprehensive reading passage and discussion questions resource, ideal for 3rd graders.The 1500+ word passage introduces key concepts in ethics through relatable examples and age-appropriate language. It covers essential topics such as:The Golden RuleKant's Categorical ImperativeUtilitarianismEthical teachings in world religionsHonesty and integrityRespect for othersEmpathy and compassionFairness and equalityMoral
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3rd - 12th
Creating a Literary Mandala
This lesson includes everything your students will need to create a literary mandala. In addition to a student handout that guides them through the whole process, there is also a final draft template, and a short history of mandalas handout included. This creative and rigorous activity is great at the conclusion of an individual or class reading book!
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5th - 12th
Bible Character Quest and Activity
This activity is for students who are exploring characters mainly from the Old Testament. It is an opportunity to look for in depth at some of the popular characters in the bible and share your findings with your classmates.
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4th - 8th
Whimsy and Wonder Poetry for Fluency Practice and Nouns Activities and Lessons
Whimsy and Wonder is a collection of twenty-seven poems created to provide an engaging way for students to practice reading fluency while learning essential academic vocabulary. These poems will delight kids of all ages, including grown-ups in need of a chuckle. Video Links: Each poem has a link to unlisted videos teachers can use for modeled, shared, and independent reading. Students can listen to the poems read to them, and then practice reading along to improve reading fluency. Over 70 minut
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3rd - 8th
Creative Activity: What is it? It's Not A Circle, It's A _____ - 50 PAGES BUNDLE
How creative can your students get? Get students to think outside of the box, to try and create something other than what is given. They will get a lot of practice on their art and creativity!I have provided 50 pages filled of handouts!
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Little Seed Big Dream
In the heartwarming story of "The Little Seed's Big Dream," young readers are invited to embark on a delightful journey through the world of nature, hope, and determination. This enchanting tale is a celebration of dreams, perseverance, and the magic of growth.Meet Sammy, a tiny seed who is filled with dreams that are bigger than life itself. Sammy yearns to become a towering, majestic tree, but there's a catch – Sammy is just a little seed! Throughout this charming narrative, children and their
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PreK - 12th
Fahrenheit 451 Graphic Novel Independent Investigation Pack: 8 Wks, Theme Essay
OverviewThis is a themed independent investigation packet. You should read the novel and use these sheets to guide your students with each homework assignment. Each sheet functions as preparation for a discussion in class the next day, especially the Reading Roundtable. I would suggest using the Roundtable twice, once at the beginning and once again at the end of the novel.As a graphic novel, Fahrenheit 451 functions as much more than Bradbury’s language. The images have in themselves some of th
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8th - 12th
The Shooting of Dan McGrew Slide-Show Poem x4 -Robert Service Gold Rush
He looked like a man with a foot in the grave and scarcely the strength of a louse,Yet he tilted a poke of dust on the bar, and he called, for drinks for the house.There was none could place the stranger’s face, though we searched ourselves for a clue;But we drank his health, and the last to drink was Dangerous Dan McGrew.Included in The Shooting of Dan McGrew Slide-Show Unit:91 slides that include 6 ways to present Robert Service's poem:*Text with pictures*Text followed by full pictures*Text on
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: The Shooting of Dan McGrew Reader's Theatre Script & Slide-Show Unit
Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Literature Booklets
This product is a student literature booklet.
This booklet will help guide student-led literature groups with thoughtful discussions and connections. Use this resource along with E.L Konigsburg’s “From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler”. It is best to have one book per student, but one book per group will work as well.
In my own classroom, I have used this in two ways. We read the story as a class and then the students move into their groups to begin their discussions while I ci
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4th - 8th
Jennifer: Reader's Theater Script -Horror -Suspense -Scary Story
CynthiaYou have to get rid of her! I don’t want to seem heartless, but she’s tearing this family apart!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MaxDo you know what‘s going on around here, you horrible monster?! I promise I will make you pay for what you have done to me and my family! I will get rid of you somehow and this time I mean it! Max didn’t get rid of Jennifer…he couldn’t do it. Every time he tried...every
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Novel Activity Collection
A fun way to get your students to recap what they have read!A great assessment tool as well! This novel activity collection contains culminating activities for the following novels:HOLES by Louis Sachar, HATCHET by Gary Paulsen, CRASH by Jerry Spinelli,WONDER by R.J. PalacioFRINDLE by Andrew ClementsCHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by Roald Dahl TUCK EVERLASTING by Natalie BabbittTHE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE by C. S. LewisA great assessment tool as well! Check out the preview for more d
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3rd - 8th
Language: Ghost Boys Final Project
This is a final project for Intermediate students to complete after reading Ghost Boys. Students are required to complete a minimum of 3 tasks. Each set of tasks will provide teachers with one reading, one writing, and one media assessment. Students can complete this project digitally or the assignment can be printed and distributed.
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6th - 8th
Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Leonardo da Vinci - Study Guide
This is a 31 page study guide for Magic Tree House Leonardo da Vinci Fact Tracker. This is the nonfiction companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #10: Monday with a Mad Genius. Every page of this study will encourage students to use nonfiction text features and practice skills necessary to successfully complete their own research. This packet is divided into chapters, so students can easily navigate through the book and complete the questions.
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2nd - 11th
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Biographies - Artists: Grades 7 - 12
Biographies - Artists- Grades 7 - 12: This Art History notebook is designed for Art and Art History Classes. Teachers can use this notebook to provide a space for guided notes.Key Words: Diego Rivera, Rembrandt van Rijn, Paul Gauguin, Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Georgia O'Keeffe, Henri Matisse, Salvador DaliThanks for visiting Creativity in Motion.This Art History Resource includes:1) Worksheet: Print Version2) Easel Activity: Digital VersionENJOY THIS ART HISTORY RESOURCE.CHECK OUT MONTHLY SALE
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7th - 12th
Also included in: MEGA ART BUNDLE: K-12
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CHASING VERMEER! A Spike Literature Video and Study Guide
Spike Literature's video give your students some background on Blue Balliett's exciting art-theft mystery "Chasing Vermeer" while the 'Not-Too-Complicated" Study Guide provides teachers with supplemental assessments, activities and vocabulary. Perfect for numerous learning modalities and satisfies many CCS and PBL standards.
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6th - 10th
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Moose & Muffin
Line Art and Clip Art set includes 16 png files.
300 dpi quality.
Hand drawn then painted with watercolor by the artist DaisyDoodler.
Follow on Instagram for new art sets @DaisyADayDoodles
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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