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High school critical thinking creative writing worksheets
Writing Activity - Snowball Writing Collaborative Narrative Classroom Activity
Narrative Snowball Writing: This fun collaborate writing activity is sure to get even your most reluctant writers putting pencil to paper. The snowball writing method is a fun and interactive way to teach your students how to write collaboratively. I can guarantee this will be a lesson your students will not forget! This is included in our best-selling bundles:>>> Narrative Writing Resource Bundle>>> Snowball Writing BundleHOW IT WORKS:1. Each student gets one of the 30 pre-
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6th - 10th
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Paper Football Math Activity: Ratio & Proportions with STEM Careers
Your students are going to love the following interactive activity that connects classroom math concepts to the real world of sports! Instead of boring worksheets, students will solve problems based on their own collected data and connect the concepts to cool careers! Click here for an editable STEM journal to use with distance learning, including digital and printable versions.Students learn how their favorite sports calculate common statistics like batting average or throwing accuracy. Student
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Math, Sports & Engineering Activity Bundle: Ratios and Proportions
100 Black Out Poetry Worksheets | PowerPoint Instructions Included!
WHAT IS INCLUDED:PDF File - 100 Black Out Poetry Ready to Print WorksheetsPowerPoint Presentation of Instructions included!These 100 Black Out Poetry Worksheets can be used as Tests, Quizzes, Homework, Class Reviews or Sub Work for your students! Texts were taken out of random excerpts of books from the public domain such as Alice in Wonderland. Each page includes several paragraphs that will include words for inspiration while engaging in black out poetry! This product includes PowerPoint instr
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3rd - 12th
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Literary Elements BUNDLE (To use with ANY novel or to teach narrative writing)
Resources for teaching literary elements (narration, plot, setting, characterisation etc.) Powerpoint presentations, detailed lesson plans, informational hand outs, worksheets, posters and more!
Currently studying a novel in class? Looking for resources to help your students analyze literary elements more effectively? Or, are you teaching writing? Looking for resources to help students develop plot, characters and setting more authentically?Either way, these resources will assist you!
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Book Report Templates - One Pager Book Reports
One Pager Book Reports are the perfect alternative to the traditional book report. With these One Pager Book Report Templates, your students will show their comprehension in a creative and differentiated way!Here’s what you get:Book Report Templates with Different Combinations of Skills Author/Genre Summary Characters Vocabulary Sequencing Theme Setting Climax Opinion Connections Important Quotes Problem/SolutionBiography Template3 Summary TemplatesBook CritiqueBook ConnectionsBook ComparisonsDe
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: One Pager Mega Bundle - Book Reports - Exit Tickets
Mystery Stories | Claim, Reason, & Evidence Writing | Argumentative Paragraph
Help your students practice identifying evidence, creating a claim, and writing an argumentative paragraph with this collection of mystery activities. Students will work in small groups to read 4 engaging short stories. Then, students will collaborate with their partners to write a paragraph that defends their opinion about who they think committed the crime in the story. As a culminating activity, students can present their cases to the classroom in a mock "courtroom." A jury of their peers can
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6th - 9th
Advertising Techniques - Create An Ad - Media Literacy
Looking for a fun project where students create their own advertisements? Using the techniques used in advertising, students must create an ad and then justify their work by writing a paragraph explaining their choices. Excellent for a media awareness activity, media literacy unit, or a study on persuasive writing! Looking for a DIGITAL VERSION of this activity? CLICK HERE!Includes a two-page handout with 10 common advertising strategies listed, complete with examples and discussion prompts! I
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Media Literacy Social Media Activities Advertising Lessons
Hidden Figures Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG - 2016)
This Hidden Figures Movie Guide challenges students to think critically about themes like equality, courage, and the importance of acknowledging hidden contributions. Explore the lives of Katherine, Mary, and Dorothy as they battle racial and gender biases to contribute to NASA's success. Engage in conversations about how these women demonstrated extraordinary courage, dignity, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Consider how they served as unsung heroes in NASA’s history, opening up disc
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7th - 12th
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Figurative Language Worksheets and Google Slides - Simile, Idiom, Allusion, etc.
Figurative language independent practice worksheets print and digital resources. This packet of worksheets contains extensive guided practice on figurative language. Alliteration, allusion, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, metonymy, onomatopoeia, proverb, personification, proverb, pun, and simile are covered. Use them for classwork, homework, bonus work, and substitute plans. Printable and Google Slides versions are included.FROM MEMORY TO MASTERYBloom's taxonomy verbs are applied throughout. Student
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6th - 9th
Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzles for Early Finishers
About this resource:Want to promote critical thinking in your classroom? Want students who think "outside the box"? Modified from my popular Brain Teaser sets, these rebus picture puzzles challenge students purely visually! Students will identify words, phrases, idioms, etc. being depicted in each rebus puzzle.This file includes 3 worksheets featuring 10 rebus puzzles each. Great for fast finishers, warm-ups, or just for fun!!Key included for all sets!Follow Me:Click here to Follow Me!Items Rela
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Emergency Sub Plans | NOT Math Specific!
Remember the Titans Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slide (PG-2000)
Remember the Titans Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 2000) challenges students to think critically about this classic, inspiring story about breaking down barriers. Explore how Coach Boone unites his players and teaches them how to work as a team, protect and respect each other. This is a great film to teach your students how to see past physical appearance and see people for their character.★You're In Good Hands★Although this movie guide doesn't have many ratings yet,
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Special Requested Custom Movie Guide Bundle | 10 Movie Guides | SAVE 35%
Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzles for Early Finishers
About this resource:Love riddles, brain breaks, logic and brain teasers? Need something fun for your fast finishers that still enhances their learning? Want students who think "outside the box"? Encourage your student to think critically with this bundle of brain teasers! This bundle includes Brain Teaser Sets #1-10-that means 70 brain teasers in total! Key included for all sets!Available in the following bundle(s):Logic & Proof Unit BundleGeometry Super Bundle #3Geometry Activities Growing
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Geometry Activities Bundle - Lines - Angles - Triangles - Circles
It's Not a Box! 25 Creative Drawing Prompts Your Kids Will Love
These 25 open-ended drawing prompts range from basic shapes to abstract lines to engage your students' creativity and critical thinking skills! Use them as a drawing warmup, mindfulness activity, or for early finishers. These are perfect for any art class, and can be paired with Antoinette Portis' book Not a Box for a literacy connection. My K-1 students loved these challenges, and they could easily be implemented up to high-school grades depending on the level of depth you encourage. As an art
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K - 10th
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12 Angry Men Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (NR - 1957)
12 Angry Men Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (NR - 1957) guides students through this classic, gripping and engaging film that is still relevant today. Challenge your students to really connect with the characters in this film by thinking critically about each thought-provoking questions on the movie guide. Students can learn life lessons from the film about prejudice, logic, and being open-minded.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this mov
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8th - 12th
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Wonder Movie Guide | Film Questions | Worksheet | (PG - 2017)
This Wonder Movie Guide challenges students to get in touch with their empathetic and sympathetic nature by analyzing the stories within this incredible film. This resource will help students implement the real life lessons that Wonder has to offer. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 14 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students t
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: DIFFERENTIATED Wonder Movie Guide Bundle | SAVE 25%
Geometry Puzzles for High School Students
Grab this set of Geometry puzzles for your high school students and watch them master those pesky vocabulary terms! These puzzles are a great way to review geometry terms and concepts. They would make great homework assignments or extra review for tests.Included in this PDF:Circle Crossword - reviews basic circle termsGrid Fill Ins - triangles, circles, polygonsLong Letters - all about shapesGeometry Riddle Link - focus on key numbers in geometryGeometry Scramble - word scrambleMissing Thirds
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9th - 10th
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Halloween Writing Activity - Crumpled Pumpkin Collaborative Writing Assignment
Halloween Writing Activity - Crumpled Pumpkin is a fun and collaborative classroom Halloween writing activity that is designed to ignite creativity in even the most reluctant writers. This collaborative writing exercise promises to have students eagerly reaching for their pencils as they craft their own spooky Halloween narrative story. The Crumpled Pumpkin Halloween writing method not only fosters teamwork but also ensures that this lesson will be one that your students never forget! How the Cr
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6th - 10th
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Hero's Journey Identifying Stages
An "ordinary" boy who makes things happen when he is angry or scared, the strong-willed daughter of a chief of a Polynesian village and our friendly neighborhood high school student bitten by a radioactive spider – they’re all heroes of their own narratives, or if you like, protagonists within a Hero’s Journey. Identifying and analyzing the acts and stages of the Hero’s Journey can be difficult for students if not modeled first. This resource includes plot summaries from the above three well-kno
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Hero's Journey Presentation, Writing Prompts & Graphic Organizers Bundle
Anne Bradstreet Puritan Poetry, Upon the Burning of Our House PDF & Google Drive
This easy-to-deliver one-day lesson will briefly introduce students to Anne Bradstreet, Puritan wife, mother of eight, and celebrated poet. The student handout includes a copy of her famous poem, “Verses Upon the Burning of Our House,” with helpful footnotes and critical thinking questions that will require students to dig back into the text and their own minds to find the answers.In addition to a detailed answer key to make grading easy and help guide class discussion, this download also inclu
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10th - 12th
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The Circle Challenge — Art Drawing Fun Worksheet Game Early Finisher Sub Plan
The Circle Challenge - make each different! Great for early finishers, bell ringers, sub plans, staff meetings, ice breakers....and more! Art class or even just regular boredom buster. 8.5x11 reproducible. Color and Black & White Version included.See our Triangle, Square and Geometric Challenge as well as our other Art Games, Worksheets, Lessons and more! Click Here!***********************************************************************Hope Creek Studios specializes in Art Studio and History
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Descriptive Writing - Graphic Organizers, Examples, Rubric and More!
Looking for something to lead your students through writing a DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH or essay? This resource includes a detailed assignment sheet, brainstorming sheet, peer editing / self-evaluation sheet, Helpful Hints handout, detailed grading rubric and more! It also includes two example descriptive paragraphs / mentor texts for students to see the difference between a poorly written and a well-written paragraph. An easy-to-use package for students to create a well-written descriptive parag
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: WRITING - Persuasive, Narrative, Expository & Descriptive Writing Bundle
Satire Video Analysis, Birds Aren’t Real Conspiracy Theory, PDF & Google Drive
Introduce students to the power of modern satire with this video-based lesson featuring a behind-the-scenes look at Birds Aren’t Real, a satirical conspiracy theory group that insists the U.S. government has replaced all birds with surveillance drones to spy on people.Begin with a quick discussion and definition of satire and then view The Truth Behind Birds Aren’t Real – My Life Online, a high-quality 23-minute documentary available for free (with ads) via two online platforms. Next, ask studen
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Dead Poets Society Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form (PG - 1989)
This Dead Poets Society Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (PG - 1989) encourages students to think critically. Analyze Neil's relationship with his father and discuss the possible factors that influenced his suicide and who the school makes the 'scapegoat'. Explore Mr. Keating's teaching philosophy, how he inspires his students, and how he brought Todd out of his shell.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for yo
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7th - 12th
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Math "NO PREP" 80 Emergency Sub Resources & Independent Activities
You'll be ready for anything with this super-sized Math learning resource bundle, offering all the support you will need for creating sub plans and a sub binder and with a vast collection of independent assignments for your Math students that will provide you relief from planning stress for the whole school year! Are you going to be absent from your Grade 5-9 Math classroom for several days or an even longer and indefinite period? Maybe you are you just tired of the standard skills' lessons in y
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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