Introducing The Ultimate Resource to Explore UFO Conspiracy Theories and Cultivate Critical Thinking! Unravel the mysteries surrounding Area 51 with our compelling print-and-go mentor texts and comprehensive reading and writing worksheets, featuring “The Roswell Incident” and the infamous Bob Lazar interview! Through 13 amazing activities, students will delve into the world of Area 51 conspiracy theories, examining evidence and deciding for themselves if UFOs and aliens hide within this highly classified facility. With 6 captivating reading activities and 7 thought-provoking writing activities, this 10-lesson sequence will engage all students, even the most reluctant readers and writers, igniting their imaginations and fostering a love for exploration and inquiry. Benefits: Effortless Preparation: Say goodbye to hours of planning! Our print-and-go worksheets save valuable time, allowing you to focus on what matters most - your students’ growth. Engaging Mentor Texts: “The Roswell Incident” news article and Bob Lazar interview news article serve as captivating mentor texts, inspiring students to delve into UFO conspiracy theories with intrigue and curiosity. Cultivating Critical Thinking: Students will examine evidence and decide for themselves the truth behind UFO conspiracy theories, developing essential skills in analysis and critical thinking. Promoting Engaged Learning: The enthralling topic of Area 51 will captivate students, fostering a love for reading, research, and writing as they uncover mysteries and seek answers. Inclusive and Exciting Learning Journey: The unit caters to all students, regardless of their reading or writing abilities, cultivating an inclusive and exciting learning environment. Embark on a journey of exploration and inquiry. Witness your students’ growth in critical thinking and creativity as they navigate the intriguing world of UFO conspiracy theories. Don’t miss this opportunity to inspire a generation of inquisitive minds and avid learners. Grab your worksheets now and ignite a fire of curiosity and exploration in your students with “Area 51 Mentor Texts and Reading/Writing Worksheets”! Features: The Roswell Incident Bob Lazar interview What’s included: 2 news article reading comprehension texts 6 reading comprehension worksheets Creative writing planning worksheet Creative writing worksheets with checklists News article planning worksheet News article worksheet Evaluating and editing writing checklist

Introducing The Ultimate Resource to Dive Deep into The Great Kapok Tree! Embark on a thrilling 3-week writing journey with our print-and-go unit, inspired by The Great Kapok Tree - designed exclusively for busy teachers like you! This comprehensive resource features 22 engaging worksheets that will immerse students in the wonders of the rainforest and ignite a passion for nature, adaptation, and sustainability. Perfect for inspiring reluctant readers and writers, this unit encourages critical thinking, analysis, and creativity while exploring vital topics such as deforestation and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Key Features: A Rainforest Adventure: Students will be transported into the lush rainforest, discovering its awe-inspiring plants, animals, and the delicate balance of life within. Thought-Provoking Discussions: Engage in discussions about the responsibility for rainforest resources and the consequences of cutting down the Great Kapok Tree, fostering empathy for all living creatures. Inspiring Alternative Endings: Students will flex their creative muscles by exploring alternative story endings and contributing new pages to The Great Kapok Tree. Benefits: Inspiring Environmental Stewards: Delving into the Amazon Rainforest, students will grasp the critical role the rainforest plays in sustaining life on Earth and contemplate its preservation. Fostering Critical Thinking: Our unit challenges students to think from the animals’ perspectives, making predictions, inferences, and analyzing the author’s purpose. Integrating Global Issues: Through discussions on sustainable development and the impact of modern living on rainforest tribes, students will gain a broader understanding of global interconnectedness. The Great Kapok Tree Book not included due to copyright. What’s included: Reading comprehension worksheets Persuasive writing worksheets Alternative endings worksheets Adding new pages to the book Creating fact files worksheets Writing from a character’s perspective worksheets Writing character responses to the book worksheets Expanded noun phrases worksheet Arguing for and against cutting down trees worksheet Analysing the author’s purpose Embark on a journey of discovery and empathy with our “Rainforest Exploration Writing Unit.” Witness your students’ growth as they become stewards of the environment, advocating for the preservation of our precious rainforests. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse your students in the wonders of nature and inspire them to become champions of sustainability. Grab your worksheets now and set your students on a path of exploration and environmental consciousness with our “Rainforest Exploration Writing Unit”! Perfect for fostering a love for nature, critical thinking, and understanding the global impact of our actions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to embark on an out-of-this-world writing adventure with our Alien Abduction Creative Writing Unit. Unleash the Power of Imagination and Creativity with this Thrilling Abduction Story! Ignite your students’ creativity and writing prowess with this fantastic, minimal-prep creative writing unit, inspired by the abduction story of Barney and Betty Hill. This comprehensive resource is designed to transport students to a world of visualized characters and settings, where they will create drama, build suspense, and master the art of using vivid descriptions to captivate readers. Perfect for all learners, including reluctant readers and writers, this unit promises an exciting and engaging learning experience! Key Features: Comprehensive Lesson Plans: Enjoy 10 thoughtfully crafted lesson plans that guide students through the creative writing process, from visualization to editing and publishing. Diverse Activities: Our unit includes a range of activities, from comprehension and mentor text analysis to grammar exercises and creative writing planning worksheets. Checklists for Excellence: Empower students to take ownership of their writing with checklists that support them in using descriptive language, similes, adverbials of place, and more. Benefits: Inspiring Creative Expression: Immerse students in an abduction story filled with mystery and excitement, encouraging them to unleash their imagination and bring their narratives to life. Fostering Language Skills: The unit encompasses reading comprehension, inference, retrieval questions, similes, adverbials of place, and other language features, promoting overall language proficiency. Empowering Self-Publishers: Students will have the opportunity to edit and publish their stories, fostering pride in their writing accomplishments. Perfect for space week or science week writing activities, as well as integrating conspiracy theories, aliens, and UFO themes into an exciting writing journey. Grab your resource now and watch as students beam with enthusiasm and showcase their creative storytelling skills! What’s included: 10 lesson plans Comprehension & Mentor text 5 comprehension activities Adverbials of place grammar worksheet Creative writing planning worksheet Creative writing worksheets with checklists**

Introducing our engaging Print and Go Book Companion for “The Name Jar” - a comprehensive resource thoughtfully designed for busy teachers. Immerse your students in a captivating journey of immigration, identity, and change as they discover the heartwarming story of Unhei, an immigrant learning to appreciate her Korean name and heritage. Through diverse activities and meaningful discussions, students will develop essential language arts skills, embrace cultural identity, and foster empathy. With minimal prep, you can embark on a transformative learning journey with your students. Embrace the magic of “The Name Jar” today! Key Features and Benefits: Literature Connection: Use “The Name Jar” as a powerful tool to teach students about immigration, cultural identity, and embracing diversity. Comprehensive English Unit: Save valuable prep time with minimal preparation required. The unit includes lesson overviews, worksheets, writing templates, and assessment checklists. Diverse Activities: Encourage critical thinking and creativity with speaking and listening activities, grammar lessons, reading comprehension exercises, and persuasive writing planning. Skill-Building: Develop essential language arts skills, including reading comprehension, grammar proficiency, and persuasive writing. Assessment Support: Easily assess students’ progress with included checklists for writing, speaking, listening, and grammar. What’s Included: 12 Detailed Lesson Plans: Thoroughly planned lessons that ensure seamless integration of the book into your curriculum. 20 Worksheets: Diverse worksheets that cater to various learning styles and reinforce critical concepts. 4 Grammar Lessons: Skill-building exercises on prepositions, possessive nouns, and subject pronouns. 2 Speaking and Listening Lessons: Interactive activities to promote effective communication and empathy. 11 Reading Comprehension Worksheets with Answer Keys: Develop students’ reading skills and understanding of the text. 4 Grammar Worksheets with Answer Keys: Reinforce grammar concepts and assess understanding. Persuasive Writing Planning Worksheet: Guide students in crafting compelling persuasive arguments. Persuasive Checklists: Support polished persuasive writing with comprehensive checklists. Speaking and Listening Checklist: Evaluate students’ speaking and listening proficiency.

Fantastic, no prep reading & writing worksheets based on The Journey by Francesca Sanna. This print and go book companion is great for busy teachers who want to teach about the issues refugees face escaping war torn countries. Worksheets include diary entry writing, persuasive letter writing, story writing, informal letter writing, setting description writing and making inferences. What’s included: 18 lesson plans 30 worksheets 7 reading comprehension worksheets 6 reading response activities 17 writing response worksheets Engaging activities allow students to practise reading and writing skills using this highly emotive book. The journey teaches lessons about migration and fleeing war torn countries as well as the importance of international relationships between countries. Make connections to real life through examining the journey of a family fleeing their home to find safety. Reading worksheets: 2 x Analysing illustrations 2 x Making predictions 4 x Making inferences Compare and contrast Reading response worksheets: Diary entry example Analysing the journey Examining Convention on the Rights of the Child Thought tracking Writing worksheets: 2 x Diary writing Dialogue writing Persuasive letter writing Setting description Short story writing List writing 2 x Informal letter writing Story summary Book review Excellent for lessons on refugee, migrations, examining rights of refugees, rights of children and how refugees impact other countries. Ways you can use this resource: Migration projects Refugee projects Guided reading groups Literacy Centers or Stations Independent practise Small group work Whole group work Reading assessments Writing assessments ** Due to copyright reasons The Journey by Francesca Sanna is not included in this resource.**

Introducing our captivating resource to engage young minds in the world of fake news and critical thinking! Delve into the fascinating world of “The Nantucket Sea Monster” with our comprehensive print-and-go novel study, tailored to captivate even the most reluctant writers! As busy teachers, you’ll find 20 fantastic reading and writing lessons that require minimal preparation, making this English unit an ideal choice for your classroom. Included are lesson overviews, engaging worksheets, writing templates, and assessment checklists, providing a seamless and enjoyable learning experience for both you and your students. This thought-provoking novel study challenges young learners to explore the impact of fake news, encouraging them to critically question the ethics behind creating news stories for publicity stunts. Benefits: Fostering Media Literacy: Our novel study empowers students to navigate the world of fake news responsibly, equipping them to become informed and discerning consumers of information. Inspiring Reluctant Writers: Engaging lessons and a captivating mentor text encourage even the most hesitant writers to express their thoughts and ideas confidently. Thought-Provoking Discussions: The novel study prompts meaningful discussions about the ethics and consequences of creating fake news stories for publicity stunts, nurturing empathy and understanding. Key Features: Comprehensive Reading and Writing Lessons: The “Nantucket Sea Monster Novel Study” offers a perfect blend of reading and writing activities, fostering creativity and critical thinking in students. Engaging and Minimal Prep: Designed to accommodate busy teachers, this unit ensures an immersive and meaningful learning experience with minimal preparation required. Empowering Critical Thinking: Students will explore the intriguing story of the Nantucket hoax and analyze the implications of fake news, developing essential skills in media literacy. Discover the enthralling story of “The Nantucket Sea Monster” and embark on a journey of critical thinking and media literacy with our novel study. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your students to think critically and question the world around them. Grab your “The Nantucket Sea Monster Novel Study” now and cultivate a generation of responsible and thoughtful information consumers! What’s included: Sequence of 20 lessons with overviews 20 worksheets with answer keys 40 Reading comprehension questions 9 reading comprehension lessons 11 writing lessons Grammar lesson - writing direct quotes Writing planning worksheets News article templates Writing checklists