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Preview of TED Talk: Persuasive Writing Unit & Assignment

TED Talk: Persuasive Writing Unit & Assignment

Created by
The Lesson Shop
Our most popular item, now with an updated TED Talks To View list!This TED Talk presentation assignment begins with viewing and analyzing TED Talks based on different Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking techniques. Students then create their own. Perfect for either in-class or independent work! This Package Includes: Overview of TED Talks Assignment Sheet Persuasive Techniques HandoutRecommended TED Talks to study Note Taking Template for active viewing Research Notes Template Ideas Templ
Preview of Speeches: Persuasive Writing Mini Unit & Assignment

Speeches: Persuasive Writing Mini Unit & Assignment

Created by
The Lesson Shop
This unit has students learn the style, structure, and techniques used in making a persuasive speech. It works for any type of speech, but focusses on Graduation/Commencement addresses as they tend to have more interesting examples, and inherently involve students reflecting on themselves / their school experiences / their growth over the last few years. This makes this assignment fabulous for student writing and reflection too! Graduation speeches tend to swing eloquently between tones (funny a
Preview of The Book Thief Unit

The Book Thief Unit

Created by
S J Brull
5 weeks of literary analysis lesson plans for The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Includes pacing guide, pre-reading, film essay, activities, reading quizzes, notes, posters, author study, character analysis, vocabulary and discussions. This unit plan contains everything you need to add relevance and rigor to The Book Thief in an engaging way!This bundle of resources supports an in-depth analysis of the text. Students will be encouraged to think deeply and write about themes and character develop
Preview of American Literature Curriculum | 11th-Grade English | FULL YEAR of Lesson Plans!

American Literature Curriculum | 11th-Grade English | FULL YEAR of Lesson Plans!

UPDATED FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR: Full-Year Curriculum! Diverse Authors! Discussion-Based! This MEGA-BUNDLE has everything you'll need to teach a year-long course on American Literature. The curriculum features 10 UNITS that focus on CANONICAL literary texts written by DIVERSE authors. Each text-focused unit comes with reading quizzes, higher-order discussion questions, vocabulary lists, literary device exercises, writing assignments, and more. Every page of every print-and-go lesson is ful
Preview of Pride and Prejudice Unit

Pride and Prejudice Unit

Created by
S J Brull
5 weeks of literary analysis lesson plans for Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Includes pacing guide, pre-reading, film essay, activities, reading quizzes, notes, posters, author study, character analysis, vocabulary and discussions. This unit plan contains everything you need to add relevance and rigor to Pride and Prejudice in an engaging way!This bundle of resources supports an in-depth analysis of the text. Students will be encouraged to think deeply and write about themes and characte
Preview of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Unit

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Unit

Created by
S J Brull
5 weeks of literary analysis lesson plans for Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. Includes pacing guide, pre-reading, film essay, activities, reading quizzes, notes, posters, author study, character analysis and discussions. This unit plan contains everything you need to add relevance and rigor to Twelfth Night in an engaging way!This bundle of resources supports an in-depth analysis of the text. Students will be encouraged to think deeply and write about themes and character development wi
Preview of Unbroken Unit Bundle

Unbroken Unit Bundle

Created by
S J Brull
5 weeks of literary analysis lesson plans for Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Includes pacing guide, pre-reading, film essay, activities, reading quizzes, notes, posters, author study, character analysis, vocabulary and discussions. This unit plan contains everything you need to add relevance and rigor to Unbroken in an engaging way!This bundle of resources supports an in-depth analysis of the text. Students will be encouraged to think deeply and write about themes and character development wi
Preview of TED Talk Worksheet

TED Talk Worksheet

Created by
Gina Curtis
Use this worksheet as a general guide for any TED Talk! This worksheet asks students to identify the speaker's claim/thesis and support for it. Students then reflect on the information shared in the talk.
Preview of ELA Emergency SUB PLAN Middle / High School English - FULL WEEK lesson plans!

ELA Emergency SUB PLAN Middle / High School English - FULL WEEK lesson plans!

Created by
Teacher's Best
Use for ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR, or even FIVE days. Complete daily instructions and handout included. ELA full week sub lessons- Ready to PRINT and USE or EMAIL and USE! Completely EDITABLE. Use for an upcoming absence or as your emergency sub plans.**********WAIT! The Emergency Sub Plan is also available for a discount in our10 + DAYS of SUB PLANS BUNDLE.**********The Emergency Sub Plan works for any secondary ELA class. Designed for classes 45 - 60 minutes in length, but daily lessons can be com
Preview of The Hobbit Unit

The Hobbit Unit

Created by
S J Brull
5 weeks of literary analysis lesson plans for The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. Includes pacing guide, pre-reading, film essay, activities, reading quizzes, notes, posters, author study, character analysis and discussions. This unit plan contains everything you need to add relevance and rigor to The Hobbit in an engaging way!This bundle of resources supports an in-depth analysis of the text. Students will be encouraged to think deeply and write about themes and character development with these
Preview of AP English Literature & Composition BUNDLE – Printable Materials for ENTIRE Year

AP English Literature & Composition BUNDLE – Printable Materials for ENTIRE Year

This resource bundle is comprised of an ENTIRE YEAR's worth of Unit Plans and activities with 132 pages of ALL printable materials for teaching a FULL AP English Literature & Composition course. This product is well-organized into The College Board's most updated 9-Unit format, and also includes a clear Table of Contents, making it very simple and easy to navigate all of the included materials for the year.Includes:Table of ContentsSummer Reading Project Options for entering AP Literature &a
Preview of Diary of Anne Frank: A Complete Unit

Diary of Anne Frank: A Complete Unit

This package works effectively for all modes of teaching/learning (in-person, hybrid, remote) and for switching between the modes if required.This is a complete unit of study for Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl. The package includes chapter by chapter study questions, a test, a news report assignment with graphic organizer and ANSWERS. Questions focus on vocabulary, close reading, higher order thinking, and personal response. There are a few answers missing (half a dozen...98%of the answe
Preview of Article of the Week | GROWING Article Library (Over 125 high-interest articles)

Article of the Week | GROWING Article Library (Over 125 high-interest articles)

This resource includes EVERYTHING you need to assign articles of the week in your class. Once you purchase this produce, you will have access to a Google folder with over 125 Articles of the Week AND all the reference materials needed to begin using the AOW assignment in your class.Each Article of the Week includes a graphic organizer with power vocabulary words, a central idea box, and response questions to guide students' written reflection. This folder will be frequently updated with new arti
Preview of The Things They Carried Unit

The Things They Carried Unit

Created by
S J Brull
5 weeks of literary analysis lesson plans for The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. Includes pacing guide, pre-reading, film essay, activities, reading quizzes, notes, posters, author study, character analysis and discussions. This unit plan contains everything you need to add relevance and rigor to The Things They Carried in an engaging way!This bundle of resources supports an in-depth analysis of the text. Students will be encouraged to think deeply and write about themes and character de
Preview of Flowers for Algernon Unit

Flowers for Algernon Unit

Created by
S J Brull
5 weeks of literary analysis lesson plans for Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. Includes pacing guide, pre-reading, film essay, activities, reading quizzes, notes, posters, author study, character analysis and discussions. This unit plan contains everything you need to add relevance and rigor to Flowers for Algernon in an engaging way!This bundle of resources supports an in-depth analysis of the text. Students will be encouraged to think deeply and write about themes and character develop
Preview of Holes by Louis Sachar Pre-Reading Activity Web Quest

Holes by Louis Sachar Pre-Reading Activity Web Quest

Created by
Robert Cant
This Web Quest style pre-reading activity teaches students about the author, setting, literary terms etc. It also includes an optional paragraph response with three writing topics, and an optional meta-cognition requirement. Suitable to leave for Supply Teachers. A RUBRIC is included for quick and easy completion based marking. It is a fun activity that students enjoy getting into. A great way to start off a new unit, and give yourself time to mark the test from the last unit. Don't forget
Preview of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Unit

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Unit

Created by
S J Brull
5 weeks of lesson plans for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. Includes pacing guide, film essay, activities, reading quizzes, and discussions. This bundle has everything you need to get started teaching The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time in an engaging way!This bundle of resources supports an in-depth analysis of the text. Students will be encouraged to think deeply and write about themes and character development with these activities. There ar
Preview of Writing News Articles: INFORMATIVE NEWS UNIT & ASSIGNMENT

Writing News Articles: INFORMATIVE NEWS UNIT & ASSIGNMENT

Created by
The Lesson Shop
UPDATED!!!Informative 'Hard' News Article UnitThis 100% editable unit looks at Informative (Hard) news articles. It comes fully equipped with explanations and handouts on hard news structure and style, as well as multiple scaffolded activities to solidify and practice the writing. The unit is an adaptable resource meant for diverse learning environments, and works well for in-class or independent learning (it's perfect for emergency supply teacher, homeschool, etc. if you need). All you need t
Preview of Narrative Writing Outline - Worksheet with Student Example Outline & Narrative

Narrative Writing Outline - Worksheet with Student Example Outline & Narrative

Created by
Monica Lukins
This one-page "Narrative Writing Outline" helps students brainstorm and organize their ideas before writing their own fictional or personal narrative (story). This outline includes sections for: Attention-Grabber, Beginning (characters, setting, conflict), Middle (complications/events, climax), and End (resolution, message/meaning). This outline will help students confidently write their own narrative and will help them include all the necessary components of a narrative. Also included are stud
Preview of Writing Prompt Pack, Argumentative Essay on Cyberbullying

Writing Prompt Pack, Argumentative Essay on Cyberbullying

Created by
Julie Faulkner
With this low-prep, argumentative essay writing prompt pack, you will have everything you need to assign a text-based, full-length argumentative essay to your middle or high school students. Student Experience: With the high-interest topic - Should cyberbullying be illegal? - your teens will be excited to read the nonfiction textual-based stimuli linked in and compose an essay to state their point of view. Students will use the graphic organizer to brainstorm and organize their thoughts. Next,
Preview of Perks of Being a Wallflower Unit

Perks of Being a Wallflower Unit

Created by
S J Brull
5 weeks of literary analysis lesson plans for Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. Includes pacing guide, pre-reading, film essay, activities, reading quizzes, notes, posters, author study, character analysis and discussions. This unit plan contains everything you need to add relevance and rigor to Perks of Being a Wallflower in an engaging way!This bundle of resources supports an in-depth analysis of the text. Students will be encouraged to think deeply and write about themes and
Preview of The Lightning Thief Pre-Reading Activity Web Quest

The Lightning Thief Pre-Reading Activity Web Quest

Created by
Robert Cant
This web quest style pre-reading activity has students research about the author, setting, Greek mythology, monsters that are in the novel, literary terms etc. It also includes an optional paragraph response with two writing topics, and an optional meta-cognition requirement. This activity is suitable to leave for Supply Teachers. A RUBRIC is included for quick and easy marking. It is a fun activity that students enjoy getting into. A great way to start off a new unit, and give yourself tim
Preview of The Holocaust - Reading Comprehension with Differentiated Activities

The Holocaust - Reading Comprehension with Differentiated Activities

Created by
M Walsh
This literacy module, anchored by a 600 word outline of The Holocaust, consists of a number of activities designed to improve reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary, in addition to research and writing skills. It provides a useful introduction to texts set during this time, e.g. The Book Thief, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Once; and films Life is Beautiful, The Zookeeper's Wife, Jojo Rabbit etc... The pack consists of:1. The Holocaust - a factual reading text. 600 words detailing Hi
Preview of Career Resume Writing Handouts, Mini-Lessons, Rubrics (Editable Word .docx!)

Career Resume Writing Handouts, Mini-Lessons, Rubrics (Editable Word .docx!)

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A Sharper Pencil
*Updated and Expanded Google Slides Version Now Available!*Teach resume writing with ease. This series of handouts and mini-lessons will teach students how to write a resume, but also teach writer's craft and grammar with a real-life product. Includes:1) Inferring requirements from sample resume2) Brainstorming experience 3) Creating a draft 4) Replacing tired verbs with active verbs 5) Making tense consistent6) Creating clear and consistent formatting7) Proofreading (with Rubric)Please ask a qu
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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.