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Preview of Figurative Language Stories ~ Close Reading for Common Core Grades 4-8

Figurative Language Stories ~ Close Reading for Common Core Grades 4-8

Created by
Lovin Lit
6 original reading passages for teaching and reviewing figurative language: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, idiom, and allusion.These activities are perfect for weekly homework, daily/bell work, classwork, review, test prep, or assessment.Each of the 6 passages includes 4 activities. Please view the preview file for the first passage and tasks in their entirety.Task A: Identify Figurative Language - Read the story and annotate (highlight or underline and
Preview of Back to School Activities for Secondary - First Week of School - PRINT & DIGITAL

Back to School Activities for Secondary - First Week of School - PRINT & DIGITAL

Engage your new students from day one with these 11 back-to-school activities that are ideal for the first day and first week of school! This Back-to-School Activities Packet is ideal for middle and high school students, and it is filled with beginning-of-the-year ice breakers and activities you and your students will love!You and your students will get to know each other and start the school year on the right foot with these beginning-of-the-year activities. These 11 first-week-of-school activi
Preview of College Research Pennant Project | College & Career Awareness

College Research Pennant Project | College & Career Awareness

Are you struggling with finding a unique and fun way for students to think about their future and begin thinking that college can be an option for everyone? The College Research Pennant Project is a fun way to have students begin to think about and research different colleges. ●●● Students will fill out a research worksheet which will ask them to identify a college's demographics, majors, activities, etc. and then create a college pennant based on their findings. Not only will students enjoy
Preview of End of the Year Break Activities Digital Resources Mystery Game - Team Building

End of the Year Break Activities Digital Resources Mystery Game - Team Building

Are you ready to watch reading comprehension skills skyrocket before the end of the year break?!  Students will work together to solve the mystery AND practice a variety of academic skills including; inferencing, critical thinking, problem solving, reading comprehension, and much more!  The material is so fun and engaging, students won't even know they are actually learning! This activity can be used anytime of year and is a fantastic way to get students excited about learning.⏳ Gameplay: 90 min
Preview of BRAIN TEASERS VOL. 1 – Logic, Word Sense, Puzzles, Lateral Thinking – Fun Stuff

BRAIN TEASERS VOL. 1 – Logic, Word Sense, Puzzles, Lateral Thinking – Fun Stuff

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Entertain and challenge your teens with this compelling collection of brain-twisting presentation slides in PDF & Google Slides format. There are many different ways you might want to use these 76 slides (38 questions + 38 answer key slides) in your classroom, including:1. Use as a routine bell-ringer activity to begin class one day each week. I use these as Brain Teaser Tuesdays (I enjoy alliteration), but they’ll work great any day of the week.2. Use them as a sponge activity to soak up th
Preview of Summer Coloring Pages (+ writing papers) {Creative Clips Clipart}

Summer Coloring Pages (+ writing papers) {Creative Clips Clipart}

This coloring book includes 2 coloring book cover choices, 8 unique coloring pages, as well as coordinating writing papers that offer differentiation for your little writers- all with a fun summer-themed clipart!This coloring book is NOT included in any of my Coloring Book Bundles.This product is for PERSONAL USE only and cannot be copied, redistributed or posted for others. Check out my other coloring books to see examples of the quality graphics and crisp designs you will receive!HALLOWEEN COL
Preview of Teaching Figurative Language Techniques WORKSHEETS

Teaching Figurative Language Techniques WORKSHEETS

Created by
Stacey Lloyd
Do you want to help your students understand a wide range of figurative language techniques? These worksheets will do just that. Each worksheet contains information and examples on each technique (which can be cut off and make for great notes in their books), as well as practice exercises. Answer keys are also provided. **************************************************************************LOOKING FOR A DIGITAL VERSION? These worksheets are designed to be printed and completed on paper. If yo
Preview of Would You Rather Sampler - Fun Questions for Discussion, Writing Prompts, & More

Would You Rather Sampler - Fun Questions for Discussion, Writing Prompts, & More

Created by
Rachel Lynette
Dive into writing prompts, classroom discussion, and more with our exclusive sampler from Would You Rather Questions!!These 18 digital or print Would You Rather questions are great for discussion, class polls, writing prompts, language building, facilitating higher-level thinking, brain breaks, building community, and more! This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive Would You Rather resource that promises to make learning engaging and effective.Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler f
Preview of The Outsiders Unit Plan - S.E. Hinton Novel Study Reading Unit

The Outsiders Unit Plan - S.E. Hinton Novel Study Reading Unit

Created by
Presto Plans
The Outsiders Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. With more than 250 pages and slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This novel unit includes eye-catching presentation slides, print-ready assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, video journals, and interactive class activities. What Teachers Are Saying About The Outsiders Unit Plan:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I usually never leave feedback from my purchases, and I purchase a lot. And when I do
Preview of Poetry, One Pager Writing Activities, Poem in Your Pocket Pennant

Poetry, One Pager Writing Activities, Poem in Your Pocket Pennant

Created by
Danielle Knight
April is National Poetry Month. English language arts students will love their poetry one pagers and Poem in Your Pocket pennant. How can I teach poetry? Poetry is a challenge for my students. English teachers prepare poetry lessons to get students enthusiastic about haiku, acrostic, I am poems, and "My Selfie Poems." This spring, get visual with the poetry one pagers and templates for your students to kick-start their creativity! Includes:One pagers- in color- gray scale- completed example
Preview of End of the Year Activities - Reading Comprehension - Digital Resources

End of the Year Activities - Reading Comprehension - Digital Resources

Are you ready to watch reading comprehension skills skyrocket before the end of the year break?!  This mystery game digital resource is great for team building. Students will work together to solve the mystery AND practice a variety of academic skills including; inferencing, critical thinking, problem solving, reading comprehension, and much more!  The material is so fun and engaging, students won't even know they are actually learning! This activity can be used anytime of year and is a fantast
Preview of Growth Mindset Poster, Setting Goals, Collaborative Poster

Growth Mindset Poster, Setting Goals, Collaborative Poster

Created by
Danielle Knight
This Growth Mindset collaborative poster is triple the fun with the combination of coloring, creativity, and growth mindset poster group work! All inspired by promoting a Growth Mindset and setting goals in your classroom. The collaborative poster features a goal setting writing prompt and brain friendly fun. Students will collaborate to assemble the poster for your classroom wall, bulletin board, classroom door, hallway, lobby, or library. Great for back to school, test prep and to get your stu
Preview of Earth Day Agamographs | Makes a Great Summer Craft Activity!

Earth Day Agamographs | Makes a Great Summer Craft Activity!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
What's an Agamograph? A picture that changes from one to another when you look at it from a different angle. It's hard to say but easy to do! They are super fun, unique activities to easily integrate art into your classroom this Earth Day. They are engaging for students, easy for teachers, and have a high 'Wow!' factor. So, this year, try it out and add a new "twist" to your Earth Day activities!This resource was created for Earth Day, but Earth Day is really every day...so this is a useful reso
Preview of The Crucible Unit Growing Bundle: Engaging Activities - Stations, Escape Room

The Crucible Unit Growing Bundle: Engaging Activities - Stations, Escape Room

Engage and challenge your students during Arthur Miller's drama "The Crucible" with this huge bundle of resources with pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading activities designed with student engagement and critical thinking in mind.You will not find dry packets of study guide questions or PowerPoints in this bundle; instead, you will find learning stations, collaborative activities, fun stuff like "Puritan trading cards," film analysis guides to scaffold literary analysis, an ESCAPE ROOM
Preview of Vision Board Student Workbook, Goal Setting, New Year's Resolutions

Vision Board Student Workbook, Goal Setting, New Year's Resolutions

Created by
Danielle Knight
This Vision Board Student Workbook starts the year with a great goal setting activity for back to school; with plenty of engagement and creativity! Writing for the end of the year reflection? Teachers will love promoting a growth mindset while completing the workbook pages. It gets exciting because the vision board workbook pages turn into a student poster! Your students will love their vision boards! Visual inspiration to kick off the school year! UPDATED: Now includes 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2
Preview of Titanic! Nonfiction Text Features & Comparing Multiple Accounts 4-8 NO PREP

Titanic! Nonfiction Text Features & Comparing Multiple Accounts 4-8 NO PREP

Created by
Lovin Lit
Spice up your lessons with this Titanic Pack! Students practice identifying and using nonfiction text features in natural context. They'll also compare multiple accounts of survivor stories. Just like all of my other activity packs, these lessons are FUN, extremely high-interest, organized, RIGOROUS, and ready to teach today!*NOTE* - This product is included in my Spring Bundle. Purchase the bundle to receive an exclusive Easter Mini-Pack!Your students will:Construct an 11 page "book" in their i
Preview of All About Me Crocs! Fun Back to School Activity - Beginning Of the Year Activity

All About Me Crocs! Fun Back to School Activity - Beginning Of the Year Activity

Created by
Elementaryista
All About Me Crocs! Back-to-School ActivitiesThis all about me craft is Crocs themed. So many of my kiddos are designing their Crocs to fit their personalities. It is the perfect activity for getting to know your kids on the first day or week back to school. They can truly let their personalities shine through with this one. Students draw, color, cut, and glue the charms onto their crocs. What's Included:8 Super Fun Coloring Pages3 Crocs (1 for the art about me piece, 2 for written out goals and
Preview of Nonfiction Text Features Scavenger Hunt Summarizing Informational Text Graphic

Nonfiction Text Features Scavenger Hunt Summarizing Informational Text Graphic

✨BEST-SELLER✨ This nonfiction graphic organizer works w/ any type of informational text or nonfiction passage: use it again & again. Students love the non-fiction text activities like the Nonfiction Text Features scavenger hunt & the fun dice Nonfiction Game | Nonfiction Reading response worksheet. Perfect for summarizing nonfiction text, teaching nonfiction reading skills, nonfiction centers, no-prep sub-plans, close reading, teaching nonfiction reading strategies, informational writing
Preview of Shark Tank Interactive Invention & Innovation Project! (DIGITAL and PRINT)

Shark Tank Interactive Invention & Innovation Project! (DIGITAL and PRINT)

Created by
Miss Papeck
**UPDATED With New Link! (4-1-22)**Now includes DIGITAL student worksheets for remote learning. You will need to have a Google account in order to access and edit the Google Slides.**UPDATED (3-23-19)** Now includes:-Student Checklist -Updated Shark Tank Successes-Pictures of completed student products/presentations!-Speech guidelines-Optional Extension Feedback Activity (with pictures!) -Shark Tank Judges Questions Sheet -Questions/Worksheet for students to fill out during their peers' presenta
Preview of Inference Task Cards Reading Comprehension Passages Making Inferences Activities

Inference Task Cards Reading Comprehension Passages Making Inferences Activities

Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to making inferences? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 inference task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need. The use of short well-known fiction stories will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and constructed response questions using inferencing. Great f
Preview of Pre-Algebra Review Packet - End of Year Math Summer Packet

Pre-Algebra Review Packet - End of Year Math Summer Packet

Are you in need of a Pre-Algebra or 8th Grade Summer math packet? This no-prep, print & go summer prep packet designed for incoming Algebra 1 students is an easy way to review many of the topics covered in pre-algebra. With detailed explanations & examples and ample practice problems, this packet is an excellent 8th Grade end of the year review.This math review packet covers many of the major topics taught in pre-algebra or 8th grade math:- All 4 Operations with Rational Numbers- Findi
Preview of Speed Debating Engaging Persuasive Activity: Practice Ethos, Pathos, & Logos

Speed Debating Engaging Persuasive Activity: Practice Ethos, Pathos, & Logos

Looking for an engaging way to practice ethos, pathos, and logos? Want to practice debating in preparation for a formal debate? Just want to have some FUN and hit the listening and speaking standards? Feel like challenging your students to think fast on their feet? Don't know what else to teach tomorrow?Look no further, because this is it. I am not exaggerating when I say "Speed Debating" is the BEST lesson I've ever taught. It's one of those activities that is so student-directed that you, as t
Preview of Edgar Allan Poe Short Story Unit - The Black Cat - Tell Tale Heart - The Raven

Edgar Allan Poe Short Story Unit - The Black Cat - Tell Tale Heart - The Raven

Print and go short story annotations activities and projects for your next Edgar Allan Poe unit, Tell Tale Heart unit, Raven unit, or Black Cat unit! These short stories with comprehension questions contain short story annotations activities, graphic organizers, projects, questions, and answer keys. The included activities ask students to think deeply about text while practicing elements of literacy analysis. This Poe unit is a great addition to a short story unit on classic literature.✅While t
Preview of ESL Newcomer Activities Pack Mega Bundle Print & Google Drive

ESL Newcomer Activities Pack Mega Bundle Print & Google Drive

Empower newcomer English Language Learners through our comprehensive collection of activities. Our worksheets, graphic organizers, and study guides are designed to cater specifically to teen and tween English language learners, boosting their language proficiency and confidence. From grammar exercises to interactive tasks, our resources ensure a seamless and enjoyable learning journey for all ESL students.This is a bundle of my popular Newcomer Pack 1 and Newcomer Pack 2. Purchase the bundle a
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Discover Summer Teaching Resources | TPT

Uncover more about Summer teaching resources

Teach with Summer Printables from TPT

Summer break is finally here, and while students are excited to kick back and relax, teachers may be searching for fun summer activities to keep their students engaged and learning throughout the summer months in June, July, and August. Luckily, there are plenty of fun and educational resources available that can help keep students motivated and inspired, even when the weather is hot and the sun is shining. In this article, we will explore some of the best summer resources and printables for teachers and students, covering a range of subjects and activities to suit all ages and interests. So, whether you're a teacher looking for new ideas, or a student looking for a fun way to keep learning, read on to discover the best summer resources and printables available.

Ideas for Summer Fun & Learning

  1. Summer Reading Lists and Worksheets

One of the best ways to keep students engaged and learning throughout the summer is to encourage them to read. Reading helps to build vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills, and can be a fun and relaxing way to spend a lazy summer day. To help promote summer reading, TPT offers a variety of summer reading lists and worksheets for students of all ages. These lists typically include a variety of books in different genres and reading levels, along with discussion questions and activities to help students engage with the material.

  1. STEM Activities and Experiments

For students who love science and technology, there are plenty of STEM activities and experiments available that can be done at home or in the classroom. These activities can help students build skills in areas such as coding, robotics, and engineering, while also encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Some popular STEM activities for summer include building and launching rockets, creating homemade ice cream, and designing and building a solar-powered car.

  1. Art Projects and Crafts

Summer is a great time to get creative, and there are plenty of art projects and crafts that students can do to express themselves and build their skills. From painting and drawing to sewing and pottery, there are endless possibilities for creative expression. Some popular summer art projects include creating a nature journal, making a homemade birdhouse, and designing and creating a summer-themed t-shirt.

  1. Virtual Field Trips

While traditional field trips may not be possible during the summer months, virtual field trips offer a fun and educational alternative. Many museums, zoos, and other attractions offer virtual tours and exhibits that allow students to explore and learn about different topics from the comfort of their own homes. Some popular virtual field trips for summer include exploring the Great Barrier Reef, visiting the Louvre Museum in Paris, and taking a tour of the NASA Space Center.

  1. Summer Worksheets and Printables

For students who prefer more structured learning activities, there are plenty of summer worksheets and printables available that cover a range of subjects and topics. These worksheets can help students build skills in areas such as math, science, and language arts, while also providing a fun and engaging way to learn. Some popular summer worksheets and printables include word searches, crossword puzzles, and coloring pages.

  1. Coloring Pages

Other popular resources to explore are summer coloring pages. Easy to print and sure to keep your kids busy, coloring pages are an excellent way for children to express their creativity, unwind, and improve their fine motor skills. Teachers Pay Teachers offers an extensive selection of summer coloring pages featuring beach scenes, road trips, family outings, and more. These printables are suitable for children of all ages and can be a great addition to your summer routine. Your kids will enjoy spending hours coloring these delightful pages and creating their own masterpieces.

Get Started with Summer Resources from TPT

Summer break is a great time for students to relax and recharge, but it's also important to keep their minds active and engaged. With these top summer resources and printables for teachers and students, you can help keep your students motivated and inspired throughout the summer months. Whether you're promoting summer reading, offering STEM activities and experiments, or providing fun and creative art projects and crafts, there are plenty of ways to keep your students learning and growing all summer long. So, try out some of these fun and educational resources and see how they can make this summer your best one yet!

Frequently asked questions:

Are there free summer activities on TPT?

TPT offers many free summer printables as well as resources available for purchase. This includes individual resources as well as resource bundles. Be sure to explore your options and choose resources that fit your budget and needs.

What is an example of a summer printable on TPT?

There are many different types of summer time activities on TPT that are appropriate for little ones as well as for older kids. This includes resources like: Summer Escape Rooms, book report templates, summer reading logs, summer bingo, math-review packets, and many more. Perfect for sunny or rainy days, these activities will keep your students busy in their free time when they aren't playing with friends in the local pool.

How can I make sure my students stay engaged and motivated during the summer months?

Keeping students engaged and motivated when they are not in school can be a challenge, but there are a few things you can do to help. Encouraging summer reading, offering a variety of fun activities and projects, and providing positive feedback and encouragement can all help to keep students motivated and interested in learning throughout the summer.