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Holidays lessons for Microsoft Word
Daily Teaching Schedule
This daily teaching schedule is a great way to stay organized at-a-glance! With this editable template you can type in your plans or print it out to hand write the plans in day by day!
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Valentine's Day Activities, Hot Topics Informational Text, Does True Love Last?
Looking for a thoughtful, quick, and creative close reading lesson for Valentine's Day that covers several standards for your middle or high school students? I love to bring holiday themed lessons in when I can, but I am always very cautious to choose lessons that are standards-based. This mini-lesson meets both requirements perfectly! Student Experience: Students exercise summarizing and close reading skills as they read the article about a couple whose love brought them back together after s
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #1
Booker T Washington vs WEB DuBois
Students read a short bio of both men, then fill out an organizer comparing their objectives and strategies before analyzing a poem about the 2 men by Dudley Randall. Students retain the information well and good discussion is generated by the poem and an opinion question.
I also have a version that adds Marcus Garvey and Ida B. Wells, titled "Booker T Washington, WEB DuBois, Marcus Garvey, Ida B Wells".
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6th - 12th
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The American Colonies and Slavery: Triangle Trade Map and Reading
This activity examines the "triangular trade" between the American colonies, England and Africa. The reading focuses on slavery and why the trade routes were in a triangle. The map focuses on the goods that were traded between these locations. The article comes from reference.com, I made the questions. MS Word for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course World History Mini Bundle: #24: The Atlantic Slave Trade
12 Days of Christmas Health-Staying Healthy and Safe During the Holidays
This fun lesson gives students information on health and safety during the holidays, presented in the "12 Days of Christmas" theme. There are fun activities and coloring pages. Clip art, printables, no prep needed. CDC HEALTH STANDARD SEVEN: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health enhancing behaviors and to avoid or reduce health risksTopics covered are; Wash your hands oftenCough or sneeze into your elbow Take along a buddy for safety while outside playing in the cold weather
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K - 5th
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Irish Potato Famine Webquest: Impact and Immigration
Students will learn about the causes and impact of the Irish Potato Famine. The Irish Potato Famine Webquest uses an engaging website that allows students to throughly understand the Irish Potato Famine.Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 50 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the following topics: • Why the potato was so important in Ireland• The potato blight• Daily life during the Potato Famine• Workhouses• Emigration An answer sheet is included for
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Irish Potato Famine and Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
Tall Tale Lesson: John Henry +10 Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice Questions
In this mini-lesson students read a selection to see why a folk song was written about the tall tale hero, John Henry. Then they answer ten multiple choice questions by putting a circle around each correct answer. Along with two colorful drawings of John Henry being a steel driving man, you get two pages of informational text and three stanzas of the John Henry folk song. Multiple choice questions make up two pages and then the fifth page is the answer key. The reading skills the ten questions
Grades:
5th - 7th
Biography STEVIE WONDER Music+10 Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension Questions
"Meet A Wonder" is perfect for Black History Month and getting students to read for meaning!" This is a short biography of the popular musician Stevie Wonder, telling how he got started in music and how he still loves making music now. His talent and career accomplishments are highlighted. After a page and a quarter of informational text there are 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions. Reading skills assessed are:
Main Idea, Details, Draw Conclusions, Character Traits, Author's Pu
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4th - 7th
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Booker T Washington, WEB DuBois, Marcus Garvey, Ida B Wells
African American history between the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement is often overlooked, yet the era was full of influential leaders and moments that paved the way for future generations. Here students read brief but insightful bios about Washington, DuBois, and Garvey, who each advocated in very unique ways for African Americans. After analyzing and comparing these men using questions and a Venn diagram, students then read about Ida B Wells, a fascinating and brave female of the era. Stude
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7th - 12th
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Computer Activity: Microsoft Word-Draw a Halloween Scene with the Drawing Tools!
What a great computer activity for October! This three-page product contains two pages of detailed, step-by-step instructions to help guide students through making a Halloween scene with Microsoft Word. This activity will help teach and reinforce how to do such things as use the drawing tools, use WordArt, insert clip art, use gradients and apply shadows, etc. The third page is an example of what the finished product may look like! This is conveniently left in Word formatting, so that any te
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5th - 8th
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Pilgrims: The True Story of Squanto and the First Thanksgiving
This is always a favorite of mine -- I still have former students message me on Thanksgiving to wish me a Happy SquantoGiving (it makes sense after the activity). Squanto lived a fascinating, heart-breaking and inspiring life, and deserves so much more attention and credit than we give him. This reading (with visuals) walks students through his remarkable story, which intertwines with the Pilgrims and explains how the first Thanksgiving came to be. It then dives into the interesting history of h
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6th - 12th
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Info Reading Text/Vocab - Halloween: The Salem Witch Trials (no prep/sub plans)
An informational text article and vocabulary activity about the Salem Witch Trials in New England. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, or substitute teaching plan. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Info Reading Text - Halloween Bundle (no prep/sub plans)
Writing Prompt Pack Narrative Essay, Personal, Text-Based, Making Good Choices
In this easy-prep narrative writing assignment, students will read and analyze an excerpt from a popular film with an issue that all students faces: the internal struggle of making the right choice. Students are challenged to recall an experience in their own lives when they were called upon to do the right thing, and then they must relate that experience to the stimulus. It would be great for back-to-school, the New Year, or even end-of-year with 8th graders or seniors. Suggestions for teachin
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7th - 11th
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The Chesapeake Bay!
Possibly one of the best lessons I have ever taught! It was one of those "teaching moments" where I have everyone's attention and interest! My students loved the hands on and visual aspects of this lesson and the way it is cross-currciluar with so many aspects of 4th grade learning =)
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3rd - 5th
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Deep Questioning with "The Carpenter's Gift"
This word document contains six higher-level questions to promote close reading and deep thinking with the book The Carpenter's Gift by David Rubel. The Carpenter's Gift is a Christmas story about the history of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree tradition. It is a heart-warming tale of how the simple kindness of strangers can change a life.
There is also a Blooms Level 6 reading response log question to expand comprehension of the text.
Guiding students to think deeply by answering higher lev
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1st - 4th
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Lectura: DÃa de San ValentÃn en España y Latinoamérica y su origen | AP Question
Lectura auténtica y 100% en español que explica el origen del DÃa de San ValentÃn y las costumbres y tradiciones alrededor del mundo incluyendo México, Puerto Rico, España, Uruguay, Perú, Cuba y más.Incluye preguntas de comprensión opción múltiple estilo AP. Product includes:Authentic reading from SpainReading Comprehension multiple choice questions written in Ap Spanish Language and Culture format.Reading Comprehension open ended questions to establish connectionsCultural Comparison ActivityPic
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â DÃa de San ValentÃn Activities Bundle | Valentine's Day in Spanish Bundle
The Story of Vlad the Impaler and how he became Dracula - Reading Comprehension
Few names have cast more terror into the human imagination than Dracula. The legendary vampire, created by author Bram Stoker in his 1897 novel of the same name, has inspired countless horror movies, television shows and other bloodcurdling tales of vampires. While Dracula is a purely fictional creation however, few people know that Stoker named his infamous character after a real person who happened to also have a horrid taste for blood: Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia or — as he is better known
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Biographies of Notable People bundle
El Año Nuevo Future Tense Spanish Interpretive Reading Writing Sub Plan Activity
This is a reading in Spanish that is 385 words long. It deals with the subject of New Year's Resolutions but could easily be modified to just be about goals for the year. The reading features ten of someone's goals for new years, and an explanation of each goal. There is a lot of use of the future tense. There are questions that follow on the pages after the reading. There are interpretive reading questions, comprehension questions, and short answer questions. This could be used as a plan for a
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9th - 12th
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Christmas Truce: World War I Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the 1914 Christmas Truce between German and English soldiers during World War I. You can use the worksheet to help students better understand the problems faced by soldiers in the trenches during World War I. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.ey
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â World War I Trench Warfare Primary Source Worksheet Collection Bundle
Civil Rights Movement: Dr. Martin Luther King vs Malcolm X
Both men wanted the same outcome: Respect, dignity, and equality for African Americans. However, they disagreed on how to achieve that and how it would look. Here students analyze 8 quotes from these two influential men, about 4 different topics: Race relations, education, economics, and violence. Students compare the different philosophies and arrive at a better understanding of each leader's ideas, in particular those of Malcolm X, who they often erroneously assume was far more militant and vi
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8th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Halloween: The History of Ghost Stories (no prep/sub plan)
An informational text article about the history of "true" ghosts and ghost stories. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, or substitute teaching plan for the holiday. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Info Reading Text - Halloween: Halloween Monsters Bundle SAVE OVER $10!
Black History Month: The 54th Massachusetts Infantry
An informational text article about the service of one of the few African American regiments during the Civil War, the 54th Massachusetts Infantry. A great activity for Black History Month, history class, a supplement, fill in, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from history.com, the questions are mine. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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Thanksgiving- "Build a Healthy Thanksgiving plate." CDC Health Standard 7
Lesson on how to have a Healthy Thanksgiving meal. It includes "Build Your Own Healthy Thanksgiving Plate Activity," additional activity, coloring pages, assessment and answer key, clip art, printables, no prep needed. Easel assessment is available with this lesson plan.CDC HEALTH STANDARD SEVEN: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health enhancing behaviors and to avoid or reduce health risks Included in the lesson plan:Getting involved and helping on ThanksgivingNutrition tips
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2nd - 7th
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ENL U.S - Civil Rights Movement Introduction (English and Spanish)
Attached is a literacy based ENL lesson based on the Civil Rights Movement, the concept of segregation, Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and Brown v. Board of Education & Little Rock Nine. This lesson, like all of my lessons, is 100% translated in English and Spanish. I regularly include leveled texts to assist students with language development, images to assist with understanding, and translations to assist our newest students.Are you looking for more ENL materials?Full Global cu
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â US History Lesson Bundle - 1600s to Modern Day (English/Spanish)
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