Middle school critical thinking algebra scripts

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Winter

WINTER ELA BRAIN TEASER ACTIVITIES - grade 5 6 7 8 fun winter lessons

Created by

Brilliantly Lit

Banish the winter blahs with these no-prep, high interest 30% off winter-themed brain teaser activities! The activities are perfect as brain breaks, for morning work, do-nows, or for fast finishers. The comprehension mysteries stretch students' reading strategies, while still having fun. None of the resources refer to Christmas. They are inclusive, and can be used throughout the winter season. January fun? Sorted! February fun? Ditto! At $4.30 off, it's even fun for your wallet. You get the wint

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Activities, Games, Scripts

Science Discussion Starters

Created by

Teaching and so Fourth

Science Scaffolds for Discussion This product includes 11 science discussion starter posters. Black&White + Color Included When scientists share their ideas, they may say ... I noticed ____. My data shows ____. I think ___ because ___. I wonder ___. I observed ____. When scientists respond to others, they may say ... Can you explain to me? What do you think? What evidence do you have? Are you saying _____? I agree with ___ because ____. I respectfully disagree because ____.

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Critical Thinking, Science

Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Posters

Murder Mystery - Textual Evidence - Court Case- Speech, Theatre, Debate English

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Brilliance and Resilience

Murder Mystery - Mock Trial - Perfect for English, Speech, Theatre, Debate classes. Use for students to find textual evidence, by reading closely and debating the issue at hand.Includes: ~Backstory ~Individual stories for students ~Notes page for evidence ~Questions and Answers page ~Contract~Blue Print of the HouseStudents will love this activity when they are performing it in front of the class.

Subjects:

Close Reading, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Workbooks, Activities, Scripts

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.2

, CCRA.R.3

Also included in: !BUNDLE! Murder Mystery - Mock Trial - Court Case - Speech, Theatre, Debate, ELA

Developing Executive Functioning Skills- What Do You Do When Question Set

Created by

Daniele Cerone-Griffin

Developing Executive Function Skills- What Do You Do When Question Set, Daniele Cerone-Griffin M.A. CCC-SLP includes 55 questions for the category of What Do You Do When Questions. Open ended situation question frameworks are also included. Developing Executive Functioning Skills helps students consider individualized situations and use common sense related to creating strategies for positive outcomes. Development of Executive Functioning Skills helps students with problem-solving, planning, or

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Brilliance and Resilience

Murder Mystery 2- Textual Evidence - Court Case- Speech, Theatre, Debate English

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Murder Mystery - Mock Trial - Perfect for English, Speech, Theatre, Debate classes. Use for students to find textual evidence, by reading closely and debating the issue at hand.Includes:~Backstory~Individual stories for students~Notes page for evidence~Questions and Answers page~Contract~Blue Print of the HouseStudents will love this activity when they are performing it in front of the class.Clipart:SwampWitchHuntCheck out my other murder mystery here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Drama, Informational Text

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Scripts

CCSS:

CCRA.L.4

Also included in: !BUNDLE! Murder Mystery - Mock Trial - Court Case - Speech, Theatre, Debate, ELA

Developing Executive Function Skills- Full Question Set

Created by

Daniele Cerone-Griffin

Developing Executive Function Skills- Full Question Set, Daniele Cerone-Griffin M.A. CCC-SLP includes 55 questions for each of five question categories, including: Who?, When?, Why?, How?, and What do you do when? for a total of 275 questions. Open ended situation question frameworks are also included. Developing Executive Functioning Skills helps students consider individualized situations and use common sense related to creating strategies for positive outcomes. Development of Executive Funct

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Once in a Faraway Classroom

Winter Stories Bundle - A Christmas Carol

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Enjoy this bundle during the month of December to continue student engagement in ELA and critical thinking. Resources include:Reader's Theater Script - A Christmas CarolCompare/Contrast Stories foldable - Paper VersionCompare and Contrast Google Slides Project - Distance Learning 2020Bloom's Taxonomy Response to Text Projects - A Christmas Carol

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Holidays/Seasonal, Other (ELA)

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Scripts

Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers (Week One)

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This is a set of 5 scripts that all focus on Mindful Listening. This resource is intended for teachers who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. The packet includes a Mindfulness 101 info sheet and 5 scripts for guiding your students through a mindfulness meditation. Each script lasts 3-5 minutes, so it will work for all grade levels. In order to use this script you will need a mindfulness bell or a bell sound (there are many free apps you can

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Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Critical Thinking, Instructional Technology, Science

Also included in: Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers BUNDLE

Middle years- See, Think, Wonder thinking routine bundle.

Created by

Greg and Jen Lanyon

Introducing our comprehensive "See, Think, Wonder" Teacher Resource Bundle – your all-in-one guide to effortlessly integrate this powerful thinking routine into your classroom! This thoughtfully curated bundle is designed to empower educators, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your teaching journey, with the tools and resources needed to nurture critical thinking skills in your students.What's Included:Teacher Notes: Navigate the world of the See, Think, Wonder routine with ease usi

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Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scripts, Posters

Collaborative Conversation Poster (Say Something, Agree & Disagree with Someone)

Created by

Mr Teacher CAN

This poster package lets students learn how to work collaboratively using phrase starters. When students want to say something, agree with someone or disagree with someone, they can look at these posters to see how they can say something to their classmates in a respectful and collaborative manner. Use and refer to these posters daily to create a collaborative classroom learning environment for all! This package contains 9 posters, and the cover page of the package gives you an idea of how to

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Oral Communication

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Posters

Developing Executive Functioning Skills- What Do You Do When Question Sets 1 & 2

Created by

Daniele Cerone-Griffin

Developing Executive Function Skills- What Do You Do When Question Sets 1 & 2, Daniele Cerone-Griffin M.A. CCC-SLP includes 110 questions for the category of What Do You Do When Questions. Open ended situation question frameworks are also included. Developing Executive Functioning Skills helps students consider individualized situations and use common sense related to creating strategies for positive outcomes. Development of Executive Functioning Skills helps students with problem-solving,

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Jen Bengel - Out of This World Literacy

3 Growth Mindset Reader's Theaters - Ethical Dilemmas

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This is a super exciting resource that will help your students:Learn what to do with tough ethical issuesBuild reading fluency by performing a reader's theaterGain confidence as readers and in front of an audienceLearn to work togetherReflect on their new thinkingIncluded in This Resource:3 RT scripts at different ability levels (basic, average, advanced).6-8 Character roles for each script at varying ability levels.Specific learning topics for each script.6 writing prompts.12 discussion cards.3

Subjects:

Character Education, Critical Thinking, English Language Arts

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scripts

Also included in: 12 Reader's Theaters - Growth Mindset Bundle Grades 5-7

HALLOWEEN BRAIN TEASER FUN ACTIVITIES

Created by

Brilliantly Lit

Halloween is CRAAAAZY in Middle School! These no-prep, fun brain teaser resources are intended to keep grades 5-8 students happy and busy, while still exercising their brain cells. And this bundle gives you $3.75 off- what's not to love?BRAIN TEASER STORIES, RIDDLES & PUZZLES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLThe brain teaser mystery stories require active listening and careful, inferential reading. The riddles, puzzles, board game and writing races will provoke chuckles and co-operative learning. Be the mos

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Games, Scripts

Spanish Sentence Starters Posters: Enhancing Language Discussions!

Created by

Sra Ms Language Lab

These five beautifully designed posters in Spanish feature a range of sentence starters and stems to empower students to engage in meaningful conversations and express themselves confidently. Foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment while enhancing language skills. Elevate classroom discussions and boost language acquisition with our "Spanish Sentence Starters Posters: Enhancing Language Discussions." Included in this Resource:Five visually appealing posters with Spanish sentence sta

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Spanish

Grades:

3rd - 10th

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Posters

Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers (Week Two)

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This is a set of 5 scripts that all focus on Mindful breathing. This resource is intended for teachers who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. The packet includes a Mindfulness 101 info sheet and 5 scripts for guiding your students through a mindfulness mediation. Each script lasts 3-5 minutes, so it will work for all grade levels. This is week 2 of a 5 week plan. TO BUY ALL MINDFULNESS SCRIPTS AT A 20% DISCOUNT, CHECK OUT THE MINDFULNE

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Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Ancient History, Critical Thinking, World History

Also included in: Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers BUNDLE

Mesopotamia: From Farmers to Nomads

Created by

Mrs Difficult

How did nomadic tribes living out in the desert transition to farmers living in Mesopotamia? How did farming enable humans to settle down in one spot and build a civilization? This fun lesson puts students in the nomadic shoes of desert tribes. How will they survive? Students use creative problem solving skills to survive in the desert and (hopefully) find their way to the land between the rivers. Once there, they make connections between farming, a surplus and the growth of civilization and th

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Grades:

6th - 11th

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Printables, Scripts, Lesson

Oscar's Diary: Read in 4 voices (the value of variables)

Created by

Blatant Mathematics

If you're not familiar with read in 4 voices, it's a strategy for breaking up text that comes out of EL (english learner) classrooms, but it can be useful for all learners. Each member of a 4 person group reads the parts corresponding to their kind of type (plain text, bold, italics, underlined).Oscar's Journal entry is about other kids in his class complaining about the use of letters in math class and why he values using variables. I use it with my 9th grade students as a refresher to discuss

Subjects:

Algebra, EFL - ESL - ELD, Math

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Scripts

CCSS:

7.EE.B.4

, HSA-CED.A.3

Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers (Week Three)

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This is a set of 5 scripts that all focus on Mindful Visualizations. This resource is intended for teachers who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. The packet includes a Mindfulness 101 info sheet and 5 scripts for guiding your students through mindful visualizations. Each script lasts 3-5 minutes, so it will work for all grade levels. These visualization exercises help to relax the mind, relieve students of some fears, pressure, and anx

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Grades:

K - 6th

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Also included in: Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers BUNDLE

Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers (Week Five)

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This is a set of 5 scripts that all focus on Mindful Listening. This resource is intended for teachers who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. The packet includes a Mindfulness 101 info sheet and 5 scripts for guiding your students through a mindfulness meditation. This week's focus is on dealing with stress, anxiety, or worries. The scripts aim to teach students about the body's reaction to stress and give them the tools to deal with thes

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Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Also included in: Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers BUNDLE

Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers (Week Four)

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This is a set of 5 scripts that all focus on dealing with our anger in a mindful way. This resource is intended for teachers who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. The packet includes a Mindfulness 101 info sheet and 5 scripts for guiding your students through mindfulness meditations. Each script lasts 3-8 minutes, so it will work for all grade levels. In order to use this script you will need a mindfulness bell or a bell sound (there are

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Character Education, Critical Thinking, Speech Therapy

Also included in: Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers BUNDLE

What's Wrong with the Conversation?

Created by

I Teachie the Speechie

How do I target social skills through worksheets? How can I show my students how to converse appropriately with one another?Finding activities for teaching social concepts is hard! These worksheets provide eight conversations that enable students to decide what conversational mistake was made (if any) and explain how to fix it. Each conversation is written as a script for role-playing opportunities and can be incorporated into both group and individual therapy sessions. Please be sure to rate an

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Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Homework, Scripts

Also included in: Social Skills Bundle

Conflict Resolution Strategies Lesson Bundle

Created by

Teacher Guide

OverviewLooking for a way to teach conflict resolution strategies while providing students with an opportunity to use their dramatic art skills in the virtual and in-person classroom?! In this digital lesson bundle suitable for grades 4-8, students will learn about conflicts resolution strategies, like the 8-step plan. It also provides students with the opportunity to create and present a skit regarding one of the provided conflict scenarios, which, using their newfound knowledge, will guide the

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Drama, Life Skills

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types: