High school Halloween english language arts resources for GATE

CCSS:

L.3.4c

, L.4.4b

, L.5.4b

, L.6.4b

, L.7.4b

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Also included in: Greek and Latin Roots Pennant Activity Games BUNDLE Display Vocabulary Test Prep

Abandoned Places - Creative Writing Activity from Nonfiction (print + digital)

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Close Reading, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

In this creative writing activity, students draw inspiration from a nonfiction article about ten real-world abandoned places! Students choose one as a setting for a piece of Flash Fiction. This is a great reading comprehension and creative writing activity for even the most reluctant readers! ✅ Nonfiction reading comprehension✅ Vocabulary in context✅ Differentiated creative writing activitiesYour Creative Writing from Nonfiction resource includes:Nonfiction reading about ten abandoned places (in

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Literature

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4

, CCRA.W.3

Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages - High Interest Nonfiction Bundle

Depth and Complexity Teaching Critical Thinking Using Fairytales

Created by

Teacher Thrive

Teach your students how to explore content with depth and complexity.Here it is, a complete and ready-to-use resource for teaching all 11 elements (Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives) of critical thinking.! Your students will explore of these elements by applying them to familiar stories, such as “Cinderella”, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, “Goldilocks and the

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Unit Plans, GATE, Printables

Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle

Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Activities Bundle

Created by

English Language Arts, Short Stories

These engaging Lamb to the Slaughter activities will help your students with making inferences, citing textual evidence, and persuasive writing. Students LOVE Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl, and these activities really bring your short story unit to life.✅ Pre-Reading Simulation✅ Persuasive Essay✅ Optional presentation and discussionLAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER Activities:Pre-Reading Simulation: Students will work to discover Mrs. Maloney's guilt and motive. In this simulation, students will have

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Simulations

CCSS:

Meredith Anderson - Momgineer STEM Activities

, CCRA.W.1

Greek and Latin Roots Pennant Activity Games BUNDLE Display Vocabulary Test Prep

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Start with a pennant activity, review the Greek and Latin roots with two BINGO games, and then challenge your students with a game of Pair Stare (two decks included), where they need to find the one and only root word match on any two cards!This is a great way to learn and review roots to build language skills and prepare for standardized tests.Greek and Latin Roots ActivitiesLatin and Greek Roots Pennant ActivityGreek and Latin Roots BINGO GameGreek and Latin Roots BINGO Game (Set 2)Greek and L

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Vocabulary

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Games

CCSS:

L.3.4c

, L.4.4b

, L.5.4b

, L.6.4b

, L.7.4b

...

Lamb to the Slaughter Roald Dahl Inferences Challenge - Pre-Reading Simulation

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Build students’ inferencing skills and prepare for your reading of “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl with this group simulation. Students take on the role of the young detective arriving on the scene of Mr. Maloney’s death. They work text-by-text and make inferences in order to unlock the next level. Lamb to the Slaughter Pre-Reading:✅ Making Inferences✅ Citing Textual Evidence✅ CollaborationThis pre-reading activity is based on the story "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl. Students will

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Activities Bundle

The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe Inferences Challenge - Pre-Reading Simulation

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Build students’ inferencing skills and prepare for your reading of THE BLACK CAT by Edgar Allan Poe with this group simulation. Students take on the role of the young detective called to the scene of the numerous incidents described in the story, culminating with the wife’s murder. They work text-by-text and make inferences in order to unlock the next level. THE BLACK CAT Pre-Reading:✅ Making Inferences✅ Citing Textual Evidence✅ CollaborationThis pre-reading activity is based on the story THE B

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

A Middle School Survival Guide

Also included in: Halloween Activities for Secondary ELA - Halloween Writing, Research, and Games

Infographic Project: Summative Assessment Projects

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Infographic Project: Communicating Non-Fiction Information This infographic project contains a two page teacher information sheet and five pages of student worksheets! Student worksheets include: a two page step by step "how to" on making a digital infographic, a project introduction page, a planning sheet and a project grading rubric. About the Product Infographics are a wonderful tool for analyzing and communicating information. This product contains materials for guiding students in usi

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Gifted and Talented, Informational Text

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Projects, Activities, GATE

The Arrival by Shaun Tan -- 100+ Page Unit and Teacher's Guide GATE

Created by

Portable Gifted and Talented

Yes, we can teach reading, writing, speaking and listening, and critical thinking skills using this amazing graphic novel which has no “words!” It’s a journey about who we are, where we have come from, and the humanity we share. It’s about hope and love and understanding. At times powerful, at times breathtakingly beautiful . . . Shaun Tan’s The Arrival should be on every bookshelf in every classroom.This 100+ page teaching guide and unit has been developed over the past three years in my adv

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Unit Plans, GATE, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.3

, RL.5.7

, RL.5.9

, RL.6.7

, RL.6.9

...

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Shakespeare in 30 (abridged Shakespeare)

Created by

Drama, EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts

This version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is part of my Shakespeare in 30 collection. Each abridged Shakespeare play in this series has been adapted for teens to tackle in a half an hour. This abridged AMND is perfect for ELA, ESL, and Shakespeare camps. This abridged Shakespeare play has been used with:✅ Reader’s Theatre (1-2 class periods)✅ Staged Readings (1 week)✅ Full production (3-4 weeks) The Shakespeare in 30 collection is perfect for students in grades 6-12 studying William Shakespeare.

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, GATE

Also included in: Abridged Shakespeare - 8 Play Bundle - Shakespeare in 30 minutes

YOU TEACH THE CLASS STUDENT PRESENTATION Any Topic Independent Project NO PREP

Created by

Megan Memories - Megan Meyers

This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a TEACH THE CLASS LESSON PLAN AND PRESENTATION! Simply print out the Student Packet, post the PowerPoint with directions, and GO! This is an excellent presentation option for Genius Hour, Passion Projects, Independent Projects...or any other research project! It includes the following 5 FULLY EDITABLE pages and EDITABLE PowerPoint:Page 1: Student Information PagePage 2: Lesson Plan Planni

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Research, Projects, GATE

CCSS:

...

Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle

Created by

Teacher Thrive

Add depth and complexity to your instruction with this Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle! You are getting all 3 (Science, History and/or Social Studies, and Literature) of my Critical Thinking Task Cards. That's 264 unique task cards! These sets are $21.00 if purchased separately; Save $4!These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction and nonfiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

4th - 10th, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, GATE, Task Cards

Following Directions and Listening Bundle Reading Comprehension

Created by

teachforteach

Listening and Following Directions and Reading ComprehensionActivities that challenges students to listen and pay attention to detail.These activities are designed to challenge students to follow oral and/or written directions and complete tasks in the correct locations of a diagram. The activities are designed so the directions can be read to the students by the teacher or the students can read the directions to themselves. This allows the activity to function as either a listening or reading c

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Oral Communication

Grades:

4th - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

GATE, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1

, CCRA.SL.2

PASSION PROJECT Genius Hour Independent Project NO PREP

Created by

Megan Memories - Megan Meyers

This easy-to-follow, NO PREP resource gives you everything you need to have your students do Passion Projects/Genius Hour/Independent Projects and presentations! It includes 3 Interest Inventories, a 15-page student packet, 5 Pages of Teacher Lesson Plans, 6 Research Options, 2 Rubric Options, and a 22 slide PowerPoint to show students with directions for each day. This resource is entirely editable. You can print the PDFs, or adjust the Word and PowerPoint files to your liking. Simply print out

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Research, Projects, GATE

Music Album Soundtrack & Cover Design Project

Created by

A Middle School Survival Guide

Summative Assessment Project: Music Album Soundtrack Project This end of the unit project is great as a summative assessment for any content area! Students will pick "soundtrack" of songs and make a connection between the songs and the main idea of the unit! They will then design a CD album cover based on the big ideas of the unit. Students will utilize the planning sheets to identify the key themes and big ideas/essential understandings to include in their project. This project provides opti

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Gifted and Talented, Informational Text

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Projects, Activities, GATE

5 Paragraph Essay Writing- EASIEST way to teach kids to organize their writing

Created by

Mrs Bart

A Best-Seller! Here are a few TpT Buyer reviews:"It's a small resource, but mighty. And extremely intuitive. In fact, I'd say that so far, this may be the best 5 paragraph essay resource I've used yet. Thanks! I would buy this again in a heartbeat. It is awesome. (16+ year teacher here!)""One of the best writing products I've ever purchased!""I used this with my 7th & 8th graders as yet another way to organize their writing. It helped the students that still did not know how to organize thei

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

GATE, Independent Work Packet

Also included in: The Ultimate Writing Bundle (Grades 3-6)

Photo Analysis Unit - Media Literacy and Analyzing Photographs (Print & Digital)

Created by

English Language Arts, Journalism, Visual Arts

Extend your students’ media literacy skills with this Photo Analysis unit. Students develop a vocabulary for analyzing photographs and art (Elements of Art and Principles of Design), strengthen understanding through nonfiction readings and practice activities, and complete individual analyses. Key Takeaways for students:✅ Analyzing photographs is like analyzing a text✅ Elements of art are like figurative language for photographs✅ Photographers consider audience, context, and purpose This collect

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th, Higher Education

Types:

Unit Plans, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.W.2

, CCRA.W.5

Rhetorical Appeals: Ethos, Pathos, Logos Multiple Choice (EDITABLE) TEST

Created by

Teacher's Best

INCLUDES REAL VINTAGE ADVERTISEMENTS! Ready to PRINT and USE. This multiple choice exam on ethos, pathos, and logos - tests learners on definitions and knowledge. THEN includes more advanced and rigorous questions where students read famous quotes, look at advertisements, and identify the correct appeal. Full Unit:*****This product is also included our COMPREHENSIVE Persuation and Rhetorical Appeals UNIT BUNDLE above - along with a classroom presentation, videos, writing assignments, practice t

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

6th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Rhetorical Appeals, Argument, Propaganda Advertisement & Media 5 DAY UNIT BUNDLE

A Midsummer Night's Dream Unit - Drama and Analysis Activities for AMND

Created by

Drama, English Language Arts, Literature

Are you ready to make your A Midsummer Night’s Dream unit truly magical? Immerse your students in the world of this William Shakespeare play with an interactive drama unit, an abridged version of AMND to perform, and two escape room games to introduce and review key concepts. Your A Midsummer Night’s Dream teaching unit is:✅ Interactive✅ Adaptable✅ EngagingYour A Midsummer Night's Dream Unit includes:Drama Unit for Interactive NotebooksAnalyzing dramaActing mini-lessons and activitiesIntroducti

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

GATE, Games, Interactive Notebooks

Assertion Journal Bundle #1: A Year of Quotations for Analysis and Response

Created by

The Rhetor's Toolbox

Challenge your students to blend close reading and argumentation skills as they broaden their world views! Assertion journals--written responses to pithy quotations--are an integral part of my classroom. Through them, students learn to think critically, analyze, and argue. They are frequently cited by my students as one of the most helpful and enjoyable assignments of the entire year. This product contains ten topical collections of quotations, presented attractively with unique pictures and bac

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, GATE

Animate A Story (Scratch Coding Project)

Created by

Awesome Projects for Exploration and Making

In this project, students will animate a story. This story could be anything. It could be an original creative piece they've written. It could be a story you're reading in class. It could even be a movie or moment in history that connects with their interests or topics/themes you're currently learning. Students will get to experience the connections between technology and writing, as they dive into computer programming and animation of their stories. Specific skills students will develop are: -

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Homeschool Curricula, GATE

Also included in: Creative Coding Adventures: 4 Interactive Scratch Projects Bundle

Following Directions and Listening Back To School Edition

Created by

teachforteach

Listening and Following Directions – Back to School EditionAn activity that challenges students to listen and pay attention to detail.Save over 20% when your purchase the Listening and Following Directions Growing Bundle Pack!This activity is designed to challenge students to follow oral and/or written directions and complete tasks in the correct locations on a map. During the activity the directions can be read to the students by the teacher or the students can read the directions to themselves

Subjects:

Back to School, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

GATE, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2

Also included in: Following Directions and Listening Bundle Reading Comprehension

Demystifying Fear - Nonfiction Passage and Vocabulary - Reading Comprehension

Created by

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Looking for gripping nonfiction activities for your classroom? This nonfiction reading passage comes with close reading questions that promote learning vocabulary in context. Students will explore the contradictory nature of fear and the techniques filmmakers use to manipulate our emotions. Includes suggested lesson plan and answer key. (grades 7-10)What You Get in your Nonfiction Activities resource:1. Nonfiction reading about fear2. Word Work - vocabulary in context with accompanying close rea

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS: