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Middle school creative writing activities for Gifted and Talented
End of the Year Memory Book 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade Last Week of School Activities
Are you looking for the perfect end of year keepsake for your students? This fun end of year memory book is full of journal-style pages that are meaningful and engaging for any grade level! Give your students the opportunity to remember their school year forever. Guaranteed to keep students engaged!Included in this download:18 Page Memory Book Google Digital Version UK, Canadian, and Australian Versions ⭐This resource comes in both a print and Google Slides digital version. You can choose to use
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2nd - 6th
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Following Directions Puzzles Beginning or End of Year Activity with Easel
Following directions puzzles are a fun way to teach critical thinking. Great for back to school at the beginning of the year or at the end of the year as standardized test preparation. Five challenging puzzles that gifted and talented students enjoy, too! In the first puzzle, cross words off a table according to the directions provided to reveal an inspirational quote about life. In the next puzzle, follow directions to travel the world to catch a thief. In the third puzzle, rearrange letters to
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6th - 8th
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5th Grade End of Year Memory Book - End of Year Activity - Bulletin board Craft
TWO WEEKS of End of year Activities! PRINTABLE & DIGITAL End of the Year Memory Book that includes 14 mix and match activities! Students will enjoy this trendy resource that allows them to express themselves! Teachers will love the writing prompts that keep students engaged while continuing to work on writing.Looking for 5th Grade Awards too? Check out our 5th Grade EOY Bundle!Included in the Product:- End of year doodle reflection sheet- Choice board with 8 writing prompts- 8 different j
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PreK - 8th
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Would You Rather Sampler - Fun Questions for Discussion, Writing Prompts, & More
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
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2nd - 9th
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Morning Work Journal or Bell Ringers
Think It Through is 45 weeks of activities to ENGAGE, enrich and extend your students' creative, critical, and reflective thinking. This creative critical thinking weekly journal is a FULL YEAR bundle and perfect for morning work, early finishers and more! You can set this journal up as a bell ringer activity or an early finisher journal!This bundle includes weekly activities for August through June!Each week includes three sections: Each of the 45 sheets begins with a child-friendly quote to in
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4th - 8th
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The Creeping Hour Podcast Worksheets End of Year After State Testing Activities
Looking for fun after state testing activities or ways to wrap things up at the end of the year? Check out these podcast worksheets for The Creeping Hour! Students from 4th to 7th grade LOVE listening to these creepy 15:00 episodes while working through the paired podcast listening worksheets. These five terrifying tales are easy to plug in after each state testing session, on early release days, during Halloween, or even last-minute sub plans.✔ Check out the preview for a closer look!► What is
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4th - 6th
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Emergency Sub Plan - Missing Teacher Substitute Teacher Lesson and Activity
Emergency Sub Plan - Missing Teacher Substitute Teacher Lesson and Activity: This emergency sub plan is ready-to-use for any day off! This lesson and activity will keep your students totally engaged and on-task. The assignment is about your inexplicable absence and puts students in charge (by the principal) of investigating the reason you are not at school. Students will create a Missing Teacher poster and an investigative police case file that has them examine evidence and witness testimonies
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5th - 8th
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ELA First Day BUNDLE: Everything for back to school: Syllabus + Stations + Fun
Have the best first day EVER in ELA with this bundle of first day stations, slides, and syllabus templates! Whether you like customizing in Canva, PPT, or Google Slides, these templates will make prepping for your first day total breeze. Not only will you be more efficient with your back to school prep, but you'll also set the tone for the rest of the year. Students will be impressed with your visual syllabus and engaged from day one!What you will get:⭐ A super fun, low pressure ice breaker idea
Grades:
7th - 12th
Vocabulary Activities & Templates - Paperless Any List Word Work for Big Kids
Struggling to find challenging vocabulary practice for your upper elementary students? These paperless vocabulary activities are the perfect upper elementary word work for any list of words. Students will love choosing a new vocabulary activity each day to practice their vocabulary words. With these no-prep vocabulary activities, just print, laminate, and place in your Word Work center for easy student instructions. Students then complete the vocabulary activities or create their own vocabulary
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2nd - 6th
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Holes Novel Study | Print and Digital
This resource includes everything you need to teach and assess the book Holes by Louis Sachar. Engage your students with these fun and challenging activities - and simplify your lesson planning with this no prep resource that includes both print and digital activities for your students.These pages were created to guide your students through the novel, hold them accountable for their reading, and assess their comprehension through a number of fun and challenging activities. This 80-page resource
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Novel Study MEGA Bundle: 6 no-prep novel studies | print and digital
Figurative Language Activities | Worksheets | Print & Digital
This Figurative Language Toolkit includes different tools and activities to use to supplement your unit on Figurative Language. Both Printable and Digital formats are included for in-person or distance learning. Figurative Language PostersThese posters are great for displaying on a bulletin board for students to reference. These bright, eye-catching posters include definitions and examples for each type of figurative language. You can also share digital versions of these posters.Student Note Pag
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3rd - 6th
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Poetry Writing Unit Booklet - Haiku, Acrostic, Limerick, Concrete, & More
Engage your students in poetry with this ready-to-use poetry writing booklet assignment. This resource will guide students through the writing process for 8 different types of poems. This resource is perfect for any poetry writing unit as it provides step-by-step instructions for each of the types of poems, presentation slides, sample poetry responses, and rough draft and good copy templates. You can feel totally confident in guiding your students through the poetry writing process as there is
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5th - 8th
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6th Grade End of Year Memory Book - End of Year Activity - Last Week of School
TWO WEEKS of End of year Activities! PRINTABLE & DIGITAL End of the Year Memory Book that includes 14 mix and match activities! Students will enjoy this trendy resource that allows them to express themselves! Teachers will love the writing prompts that keep students engaged while continuing to work on writing.Looking for 6th Grade Awards too? Check out our 6th Grade EOY Bundle!Included in the Product:- End of year doodle reflection sheet- Choice board with 8 writing prompts- 8 different j
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6th
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Paper Chair: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:Can you create a chair that can hold a stuffed animal using paper and tape?Paper Chair ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per individual, pair, or team)- Copy paper (3-5 sheets per chair)- Ruler- Masking tape- Stuffed animal (small to medium sized)- ScissorsThis packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materia
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #19 - 10 Engineering Challenges
Finish the Picture: Drawing and Writing Prompts
Use finish the picture prompts to encourage your students to think creatively! My students LOVE to draw so I created this resource to engage them in writing about their masterpieces. These prompts are excellent options for morning work, writing centers, creative writing activities, art centers, and early finishers. I use these prompts for morning work and my artists share their work at morning meeting! https://bit.ly/2XS6GD7 #hotsummerdealsThis resource includes:40 Finish the Picture prompts
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K - 8th
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The Wild Robot Activities ⭐ STEM Challenges Hands-on Novel Study ⭐
Get ready for STEM activities with The Wild Robot by Peter Brown! In this set of challenges, students follow the adventures of Roz the robot on an island where she must adapt in order to survive. Along the way, Roz encounters many challenges which she must overcome. Your students will overcome the challenges right alongside Roz as they complete the STEM challenges that go along with this engaging read aloud. ✅ What You'll Get ✅3 Main STEM ChallengesCamouflage STEM Activity ChallengeShelter STEM
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Bundle of Activities and Challenges Read Aloud Books and Novels
Personal Narrative Essay, Autobiographical Incident Writing, Step-By-Step, CCSS
Help your high school and advanced middle school students get creative with this eight-day Personal Narrative essay writing mini-unit. Featuring models of one professional and three exemplar student-written personal narrative essays, this bundle of step-by-step materials will inspire even reluctant students to put pen to paper. Activities/handouts featuring modern design elements and dynamic lecture materials will guide your students to craft their own meaningful autobiographical incident essays
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8th - 11th
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Winter STEM Activities and Challenges with Paper ❄️ Snowflakes ❄️
**BEST SELLER!** Winter STEM / Snowflake STEM activities! Create a variety of snowflakes with these 3 STEM engaging challenges. For these challenges, the only material that is necessary is plain paper. This is a great companion activity if you are reading about Snowflake Bentley (Wilson Bentley).✅ What You'll Get ✅Teacher Instructions and sample imagesWarm up activities: How snowflakes form in nature (1 page informational text)Cutting practice page (if your students need it, recommended!)Which f
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3rd - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Ready-to-Color "Pop Art" Father's Day Cards | Great Father's Day Craft Activity!
Father's Day Pop Art Cards are easy (no prep) for teachers, fun for kids, and make a unique and colorful card for dad this Father's Day. I have designed and created 13 Pop Art card templates for use in this Father's Day resource. These cards are inspired by famous pop artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Wayne Thiebaud, Robert Indiana, Romero Britto, and Keith Haring. Grandfather Variations Now IncludedYou will need: Pop Art handouts/examples/instructions (included)Pop Art cards (inclu
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1st - 6th
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Genius Hour Activity - Passion Project for Upper Elementary Students
This Genius Hour activity pack is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students. Teaching can be overwhelming with all the planning that you have to do. This Genius Hour activity will save you time and headaches as you plan and begin to implement this activity in your classroom. You can use this for passion projects or even enrichment for those high level students in your classroom too!This amazing Genius Hour resource includes:-Genius Hour Teacher Tips to help get you started-A slides
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4th - 6th
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Picture of the Day: 180 Writing Prompt Photos to inspire Creative Writing Daily!
180 Creative & Funny Daily Picture of the Day picture writing prompts: This Photo of the Day Photo Writing Prompt resource presentation contains 180 funny, silly, cute & crazy visual writing prompt photos that your students will love! 180 Picture of the Day photos gives you enough for every day of the school year! I use these writing prompts with pictures as Morning Meeting slides to get students ready for a fun day of learning. These pictures can also be used for: Morning Meeting activi
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Bell Ringer Journal for Entire School Year: 275 ELA Bell Ringers Back to School
This bell ringer journal for the entire school year includes 275 English Language Arts journal prompts for middle and high school students. Bell ringer journals are one of the best back to school activities for creating and establishing routine.This product provides teachers with an entire school year of journal prompts in an organized and focused way. The journal is organized by month with 25 entries per section. Students will strengthen their writing and critical thinking skills with these u
Grades:
7th - 12th
Greek and Latin Roots Activity Pennant ✏️ 4th Grade 5th Grade Creative
Enhance your students' vocabulary with a creative and engaging Greek and Latin Roots Pennant Activity! In this hands-on morphology activity, students become active participants in their learning process. Students add words, definitions, or visuals to create their own unique representation of these 60 roots. Why learn root words?Root words are useful for strengthening vocabulary.They can help understand language (including when learning many foreign languages) and build reading skills.Roots are i
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Christmas Writing Activity Dear Santa I Can Explain
Dear Santa ... I Can Explain is a fun holiday or Christmas activity that has students writing a persuasive letter to Santa from the point of view of a well-known villain from childrens' stories, movies, fairy tales, etc. Writing in role, students must convince Santa that they don't deserve a spot on the naughty list - what they are infamous for has all been a misunderstanding.This resource contains a full set of instructions, brain storm web, completed brain storm web, pre-writing graphic organi
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Christmas Activity Bundle Upper Grades
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