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Middle school study skills creative writing resources for Easel Assessments
Explore Greek Influence: 45 Ways Words Become Language in Greco-Roman Myth 7-12
We often use words and phrases from Greek Mythology and do not even realize it! Have you ever had a "mercurial" friend or met someone on a "Saturday"? You may have never climbed a "volcano" or caught an "echo" — but these words and phrases derive from mythology. Note: The following educational digital download is compatible with PDF, Google Workspace, and PDF.How do I use this resource? The following resource can be used as a stand-alone study guide for mythology-based vocabulary with Frayer mod
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7th - 12th
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The Marshmallow Test: An Interactive Study Skills Lesson
Enliven the classroom with a rich discussion about motivation and delayed gratification. Watch a delightful video of an experiment with marshmallows that drives home the idea of the lesson — Would you take a pleasurable treat now, or would you wait and get two treats (instead of one) later?Essential Question: What encourages motivation? What is delayed gratification? Lesson Duration: 30 minutesWhat’s in the Box:1 I Do / We Do / You Do Lesson Plan and Guide 1 Student-Facing Version on Google Wor
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8th - 10th
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Junior Drama - Darkwood Manor - Full teaching unit using Devised Theatre
Are you planning your year and needing a new unit to change things up? This unit is highly engaging for younger teens - based around campfire, haunted house and ghost stories. Using the conventions of theatre, students will devise an original play entitled "The Tale of Darkwood Manor" under your guidance.Included are all teaching materials - from the unit plan, lesson outlines, warm-up games, teacher notes and activities, assessment materials and student workbooks. There are Google Docs, Slides
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Full Semester of Drama Units - Theatre Class Bundle
Let’s Chat--Bringing Soul & Validity To ChatGPT Writing
Note: Some of my products have some “out there” ideas. Make sure to look at the preview slides before purchasing. If you don't like the preview, then it's not something you should purchase. Everyone's classroom is unique and while these lessons work within my classroom, that may not be the case in another’s room.Note 2: DO NOT purchase if you're expecting a simple 'print off' and let the students have at it. I highly suggest you get a good handle on the activities BEFORE you let the kiddos give
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8th - 10th
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First Day Student Survey | Build Strong Relations TpT: Grade 7-12 ELA
What's your first day of school activity? Many teachers have students fill out a survey. Level up your game. Using a student survey is not only a formality for students to fill out. When done reflectively and meaningfully, it can give a teacher a birds-eye-view of her students, their interests, and a glimpse into their aspirations, attitudes, habits of reading, and writing. technology use, and more.This Resource Includes the Following Features:4 Student Surveys for the First Day of School Teache
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7th - 12th
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Gothic Short Story, "The Doppelgangers" and How to Write One
~A Gothic Short Story: The Doppelgangers~ Betty J. White copyright 2021, award-winning author A teaser: It was All Hallows Eve. The ghouls were mere whisps stirring the stormy cauldron… “Not a good omen,” Jewel thought.* Includes a Discussion Guide for teachers, readers, writing groups, and librarians.* Inspiration and tips on how to write your own goth short story.* Suggested for grades 8 on up.
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Bundle: "Three Gothic Tales and Learn How to Write One"
First Day Parent Survey | Build Strong Relations TpT: Grade 7-12 ELA
What's your relationship with your student's adults — their parents or guardians? Whether for the first days of school, a one-on-one meeting with an adult, a parent-teacher conference, or in any situation where you need to collect student-community data, up your game with these valuable forms.This Resource Includes the Following Features for Parents of your Students:4 Parent/Guardian/Adult Surveys for the First Day of School Teacher's Notes for Using this Resource10 Focused and Targeted Question
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7th - 12th
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Mythology: Write Your Own Myth Google Doc Assignment
Share this Write Your Own Myth Google Doc Assignment with your class. It provides a detailed, step-by-step criteria on how students can write their own myth. Also included is a fun 20 question Classical Mythology Jeopardy Easel Quiz. This can be purchased as part of a bundle which also includes an Instructional Google Slides Presentation and a Google Doc Question Sheet on Jason and the Golden Fleece:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mythology-Jason-and-the-Golden-Fleece-Google-Bundle-
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Mythology: Jason and the Golden Fleece Google Bundle
"The Outsiders" Character Sketch Google Doc Assignment
This Google Doc assignment is based on chapter 1 of S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders". This is a two-part assignment. In the first part, students will, in point form, fill in a chart describing the physical and personality traits of the major characters. Page reference numbers are provided. In the second part of the assignment students, will, in sentence and paragraph form, describe who their favorite character is and why. This assignment is out of 20 marks and rubrics are provided for both pa
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: The Outsiders Google Bundle
"The Outsiders" Character Sketch Assignment
This assignment is based on chapter 1 of S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders". This is a two-part assignment. In the first part, students will, in point form, fill in a chart describing the physical and personality traits of the major characters. Page reference numbers are provided. In the second part of the assignment students, will, in sentence and paragraph form, describe who their favorite character is and why. This assignment is out of 20 marks and rubrics are provided for both parts of the
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: THE OUTSIDERS BUNDLE
The Outsiders Vocabulary Quizzes, Work Sheets, and Study Guides
Dear Educators,This is a complete set. The four vocabulary quizzes cover the whole book. This differentiated product for The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton was written for traditional and inclusion classrooms.This Package Includes:41 Pages4 Quizzes4 Modified quizzes4 Study guides4 Work sheetsDetailed answer keysAbridged answer keys5 Easel ActivitiesFour Easel AssessmentsQuizzes:Chapters 1 – 3 has 15 vocabulary words and 23 questionsChapters 4 – 6 has 11 vocabulary words and 18 questionsChapters 7 – 9
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8th - 9th
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Mythology: Heracles' Thirteenth Labor Writing Assignment
Share this Heracles' Thirteenth Labor Writing Assignment with your class. Based on the Twelve Labors of Heracles Myth students are instructed to create a thirteenth labor following a prescribed criteria. Also included is a fun 20 question Classical Mythology Jeopardy Easel Quiz.This can be purchased as part of a bundle which also includes an Instructional PowerPoint and a Question Sheet with an Answer Key:Mythology: Twelve Labors of Heracles Bundle by Old Dawg New Tricks (teacherspayteachers.co
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Mythology: Twelve Labors of Heracles Bundle
Writing Workshop: Quatrain Writing Guide for Grades 8-10
What is a quatrain? How are quatrains a commonly used structure in writing poetry, song lyrics, and other rhymes and popular forms of writing? Use this writing skills practice activity designed for Middle and High School students. Note — this resource comes equipped with both a printable and digital version (w/ Google Slides).The Resource Comes Packaged with the Following Features:1 Set of Instructions on How to Use this Writing Skills Practice in the Classroom1 Writing Skills Practice Worksheet
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8th - 10th
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The Outsiders - Design a Book Jacket Google Doc Assignment
This Google Doc Design a Book Jacket for the Outsiders assignment. The assignment is based on S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders". Students will design a new book jacket for the novel. Detailed instructions, a template, and a rubric are provided. Also included is a fun 18 slide Jeopardy style Outsider's Easel quiz on the novel and the movie. If you like what you see, follow me, and check out my store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Old-Dawg-New-Tricks :)
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: The Outsiders Google Bundle
The Outsiders - Design a Book Jacket
This assignment is based on S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders". Students will design a new book jacket for the novel. Detailed instructions, a template, and a rubric are provided. This can also be purchased as part of "The Outsiders" Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/THE-OUTSIDERS-BUNDLE-5847691If you like what you see, follow me, and check out my store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Old-Dawg-New-Tricks :)
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: THE OUTSIDERS BUNDLE
THE OUTSIDERS: Chapter 10 Assignment
THE OUTSIDERS - This assignment is based on S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders". This three part assignment, based on the contents of Chapter 10, includes definitions, questions, and the creation of news brief based on Dally's death. An answer key is provided for the definitions and questions. The news brief includes the creation of 5WH notes and some instruction on how to create a news brief. Sample answers are given for the 5WH notes and a sample news brief is provided that teachers can use
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: THE OUTSIDERS BUNDLE
THE OUTSIDERS: Mind Map
This assignment is based on S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders." Students will make a Ponyboy Mind Map. Detailed instructions are provided as well as a template and a rubric that students can refer to. A sample Mind Map is provided which teachers can use according to their discretion. Also included is a fun 18 slide Jeopardy style Outsider's Easel quiz on the novel and the movie. This can also be purchased as part of "The Outsiders" Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/THE
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: THE OUTSIDERS BUNDLE
THE OUTSIDERS: News Story
This assignment is based on S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders". The assignment involves writing a news story based on the church fire in chapter 6. Instructions are given regarding the content of the news story. The assignment includes a preliminary exercise where students create 5WH notes. An answer key is provided. The assignment also includes an instructional section on using present tense active voice. A model sample news story is provided to be used according to teacher discretion. The as
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: THE OUTSIDERS BUNDLE
The American Journey 2009 New York Edition SS Ch 2: Exploring the Americas
The American Journey 2009 New York Edition Social Studies Chapter 2: Exploring the Americas test review game. This game covers 27 of the 30 questions for the Chapter 2 test. It includes an answer key and instructions. Part A – students cut out the squares on this sheet. Part B – this is the student game board. Part C – this is the teacher’s answer key. Students can work in pairs, groups, or individually. I have also provided a modified Part A which tells students what row the answer is locat
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7th
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THE OUTSIDERS: Google Doc News Story Assignment
This Google Doc assignment is based on S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders". The assignment involves writing a news story based on the church fire in chapter 6. Instructions are given regarding the content of the news story. The assignment includes a preliminary exercise where students create 5WH notes. An answer key is provided. The assignment also includes an instructional section on using present tense active voice. A model sample news story is provided to be used according to teacher discret
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: The Outsiders Google Bundle
The Outsiders Roommates Google Doc Group Assignment
This three part Google Doc group work assignment is based on S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders". Students will pretend that they are living in a home with friends without their parents. They will make up house rules, a chore schedule, and present to the class. This 20 mark assignment includes a rubric. Also included is a fun 18 slide Jeopardy style Outsider's Easel quiz on the novel and the movie. If you like what you see, follow me, and check out my store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.co
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: The Outsiders Google Bundle
"The Outsiders" Chapter 4 Assignment
This two part assignment is based on Chapter 4 of S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders". The first part consists of nine questions. Students are instructed to answer the questions in sentence form based on the mark value of each question. An answer key is provided. The second part the student is instructed to write a short letter between 150-200 words based the content of the chapter. A sample letter is provided as well as a marking rubric. Also included is a fun 18 slide Jeopardy style Outsider'
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: THE OUTSIDERS BUNDLE
Mythology: The Follies of Midas Three Wishes Google Doc Assignment
Share this Follies of Midas Three Wishes Google Doc Assignment with your class. After reading the myth, students are instructed to make three wishes following a specific criteria. Also included is a fun 20 question Classical Mythology Jeopardy Easel Quiz.This can be purchased as part of bundle which also includes a Google Slides Presentation:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mythology-The-Follies-of-Midas-Google-Bundle-6601746If you like what you see, follow me, and check out my store
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Mythology: The Follies of Midas Google Bundle
Mythology: Circe and Odysseus Invent a Character Google Doc Assignment
Share this Circe and Odysseus Invent a Character Google Doc Assignment with your class. Students give their character a name, make a drawing or download a representative image of their character, and provide a written submission of who their character is and how he/she fits into the myth. This assignment is ideal for class display. Also included is a fun 20 question Classical Mythology Jeopardy Easel Quiz.This can be purchased as part of bundle which also includes an Instructional Google Doc Ass
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Mythology: Circe and Odysseus Google Bundle
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