Welcome to Mused Minds, I'm a middle school specialist with a focus on literature, language, and social studies/humanities. My teaching journey has taken me across South Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand, where I've embraced diverse classrooms in international schools, implementing the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Cambridge curriculum.
Welcome to Mused Minds, I'm a middle school specialist with a focus on literature, language, and social studies/humanities. My teaching journey has taken me across South Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand, where I've embraced diverse classrooms in international schools, implementing the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Cambridge curriculum.
Welcome to the Sight Words Superhero Workbook, an all-inclusive and engaging learning resource crafted to empower students of all abilities, including neurodiverse learners who may face writing and memory challenges.
100 pages of activities and games - this teacher-friendly workbook is designed to cater to diverse learning needs, making it a valuable addition to your classroom resources. From students just beginning their sight word journey to those requiring extra support, this superhero-themed workbook provides a structured approach to sight word mastery that will excite and inspire your students.
Designed for Neurodiverse Learners: This resource was designed for the challenges of neurodiverse students, including those with ADHD and dyspraxia. Our workbook provides a easy and digestible practice activities that can also be used as home-learning books.
Key Features:
Word Writing Practice: Reinforce sight word recognition through purposeful tracing exercises that help solidify word formation.
Coloring for All Words: Encourage creativity and word association with vibrant coloring activities, making learning an enjoyable and immersive experience.
Games to Practice Each Phase: Interactive games aligned with each learning phase make reinforcing sight words entertaining and effective.
Full Sentence Writing Practice: Take students’ learning to the next level with full sentence writing exercises, building their confidence and preparing them for reading comprehension.
Suitable for All Ages: Whether you teach early learners embarking on their sight word journey or older students needing additional support, this workbook caters to all age groups and diverse learning styles. Its adaptability ensures personalized growth and fosters success for every student in your class.
In this 4 week project students will work on creating their own stories using TAP (Text type, audience, purpose) and DAD (Description, Action, Dialogue) planning frameworks. The project takes them on a journey through planning by starting with a mood board, then some planning frameworks and a storyboard. Students learn how to do basic coding in Twinery to make their story interactive and engaging. Elements of AfL are explored by incorporating some direct instruction on how to give meaningful feedback. Peer feedback, teacher feedback and self-reflection are integrated into the project and all have accompanying templates. Included in this resources is:
Teacher plan - an efficient document outlaying what each week looks like and the general procedure and key tasks.
PPT- the full 4 weeks of project.
TAP planning template
DAD planning template
Peer feedback worksheet
Self-reflection worksheet
This resource includes:
25 lessons which focus on the character, plot and theme development in Tulip Touch. This uses an inquiry-based approach with key questions and critical thinking as the basis.
86 slides with lessons to use in class - learning objectives, activities, socratic seminars, projects, peer assessment and peer reading support.
3 supporting worksheets - differentiated peer reading question; inference task and peer reflection worksheet.
Engage your upper-middle school students with this comprehensive resource tailored for William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies.” Designed for grades 8-9 (this depends on your context), this pack features 4 fully-editable Google Quizzes to assess comprehension and analysis skills after reading specific sections of the novel.
Each quiz is crafted for ease of use and customization, providing a blend of auto-grading multiple-choice questions and thought-provoking inferential prompts.
Key Features:
4 quizzes in total - 1 quiz for every 3 chapters
Auto-grading/ auto-marking multiple-choice questions - 18 per quiz (6 per chapter)
3 open-ended questions for longer answers which require quick manual marking (or can be deleted before giving to students for fully automated marking)
Foster Critical Thinking: Promote analytical skills through inferential questioning
Customizable Learning: Adapt quizzes to fit your teaching style and learning objectives
Included Resources:
4 Editable Google Quizzes: Conveniently accessible via copy link, each quiz is customizable to align with your curriculum. Once you click the link, it auto-creates your own copy, which you may edit as you wish.
Model answers for open-ended questions
Teacher Directions: Clear guidance on implementing quizzes effectively, including grading strategies and model answers
Engage your upper-middle school students with this comprehensive resource tailored for George Orwell’s “Animal Farm.” Designed for grades 8-9 (this depends on your context), this pack features 5 fully-editable Google Quizzes to assess comprehension and analysis skills after reading specific sections of the novel.
Each quiz is crafted for ease of use and customization, providing a blend of auto-grading multiple-choice questions and thought-provoking inferential prompts.
Key Features:
5 quizzes in total - 1 quiz for every 2 chapters
Auto-grading/ auto-marking multiple choice questions - 14 per quiz.
3 open-ended questions for longer answers which require quick manual marking (or can be deleted).
Foster Critical Thinking: Promote analytical skills through inferential questioning.
Customizable Learning: Adapt quizzes to fit your teaching style and learning objectives.
Included Resources:
5 Editable Google Quizzes: Conveniently accessible via copy link, each quiz is customizable to align with your curriculum. Once click the link, it auto creates your own copy, you may edit as you wish.
Model answer for open-ended questions.
Teacher Directions: Clear guidance on implementing quizzes effectively, including grading strategies and model answers.
Engage your middle school students with this comprehensive resource tailored for Veera Hiranandani’s “The Night Diary.” Designed for grades 6 and 7, this pack features 6 fully-editable Google Quizzes to assess comprehension and inference skills after reading specific sections of the novel.
Each quiz is crafted for ease of use and customization, providing a blend of auto-marking multiple-choice questions and thought-provoking inferential prompts.
Key Features:
6 quizzes in total
Auto-grading/ auto-marking multiple choice questions - 20 per quiz.
2 open-ended questions for longer answers which require quick manual marking (or can be deleted).
Foster Critical Thinking: Promote analytical skills through inferential questioning.
Customizable Learning: Adapt quizzes to fit your teaching style and learning objectives.
Included Resources:
6 Editable Google Quizzes: Conveniently accessible via copy link, each quiz is customizable to align with your curriculum. Once click the link, it auto creates your own copy, you may edit as you wish.
Model answer for open-ended questions.
Teacher Directions: Clear guidance on implementing quizzes effectively, including grading strategies and model answers.
Looking for an engaging and informative way to teach your students about the Russian Revolution?** Look no further than our Russian Revolution teacher pack + workbook**! These resources cover the period of 1905-1924, including Bloody Sunday, Bolshevik uprisings, and Stalin’s rise to power.
With interactive activities grounded in solid content knowledge, your students will love learning about this fascinating period in history through gapfills, roleplay, and more. Plus, with a final assessment piece and planning framework, your students will have all the tools they need to master the material.
Teacher PDF is supported by the workbook. Information is presented clearly, covering all the important events in a way that students can easily understand.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to bring the Russian Revolution to life in your classroom!
Introducing an interactive workbook for middle school students that is perfect for studying narrative elements! This comprehensive resource includes information on plot, character development, setting, and more, along with engaging practice activities and task cards. The workbook also features anchor charts and planning frameworks to help students organize their ideas, as well as punctuation, structure, and reader engagement checklists to ensure their writing is top-notch.
With 33 ready-to-use pages, this workbook is downloadable in PDF and PPTX and can be easily adapted to fit any novel study or writing project. Teachers can dip in and out of the resource to focus on specific elements of narrative writing or use it as a comprehensive guide throughout the school year. The pptx. can be edited so that teachers can customise the content.
**I have found this useful for English as an Additional Language learners as they transition to mainstream classes.
Diary Writing Multi-Lesson Pack - Learn, Analyze, Write (Rubric Included)
This series of lessons is created to engage your students with writing and make it fun! However, it has a robust learning focus and really summarizes the key features of diary writing well.
Printable PDFs + Google Slides included
Designed to complement your study of novels featuring diary and letter writing, I’ve used this with a variety of text. Most suitable for 6-8th, but can be used with EAL/EFL students too as there is a grammar and structure focus.
Key Aims of the Lesson Series:
Learn: Introduce students to the essential features of diary writing through a dynamic slide pack.
Analyze: Develop critical thinking with model text analysis worksheets, available at three differentiated reading levels.
Write: Apply learned features to a diary writing exercise, supported by a detailed rubric for effective evaluation.
What’s Included:
Key Features Teaching Pack:
Engaging slides that demystify the art of diary writing.
Printable Student Checklist: Features of a Diary in various colors and black & white for easy reference.
Analyzing Features/Model Text Worksheets: Three differentiated options to cater to various reading levels.
Writing Tasks + Rubric: A carefully crafted diary writing exercise with a detailed rubric for assessment.
Why This Resource Stands Out:
Reading Level Variations: The analysis task is thoughtfully designed with three different reading levels, ensuring inclusivity.
Diverse Model Text: Explore model texts from various perspectives and events, fostering a deeper understanding of diverse experiences.
Comprehensive Inclusions: From model text with answers to a student-friendly writing rubric, this pack is a one-stop solution for a well-rounded learning experience.
Cultivate a love for diary writing and nurture your students’ creative expression with this versatile resource. Your learners will not only understand the nuances of diary writing but also gain valuable insights from diverse perspectives. Transform your writing lessons today!
Celebrate Love in All its Global Splendor: 2 Powerful Resources in 1 Bundle!
Love Around the World: Reading Comprehension and Summary Activities
Love Around the World: 5 Stations with Fun Activities:
Spark curiosity, ignite learning, and embrace diversity this Valentine’s Day with a powerful duo of classroom resources:
Love Around the World: Reading Comprehension and Summary Activities:
Captivating readings: Explore unique love traditions from Japan, Wales, Finland, Argentina, and Brazil, enriching cultural understanding.
Key reading skills: Hone comprehension with vocabulary worksheets and perfect summarizing through guided activities.
Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing: Utilize the peer-to-peer summary grid for a dynamic jigsaw reading experience.
Flexible for any time: Celebrate love beyond Valentine’s Day! Integrate seamlessly into units on love, culture, and diversity.
Love Around the World: 5 Stations with Fun Activities:
Embark on a global adventure: Explore vibrant stations overflowing with engaging activities and creative explorations.
**Unleash creativity: **Design Zulu bead bracelets, craft your own love festival, and carve meaningful Welsh Lovespoons.
**Become a cultural ambassador: Research and share fascinating love traditions from around the world through captivating mini-presentations.
**Boost language skills: Play fun games and master vocabulary and grammar related to love, relationships, and celebration.
Build confidence and presentation skills: Encourage student-led mini-lessons for a thriving classroom community.
Download the Love Around the World Bundle today and unlock a world of love, learning, and global connection for your students!
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Welcome to an exciting exploration of dystopian novels and movies, tailor-made for middle school students (grades 7-9). This can be used with any dystopian novel or movie. This resource is all about digging into the cool stuff in these stories – the twists, turns, and what makes them dystopian. But it’s not just about reading; it’s about thinking and creating. Whether you’re doing individual work or diving into group activities, we’ve got tasks and role cards to keep things interesting. Expect less textbook vibes and more of a creative journey, where students get to shape their own thoughts about the dystopian worlds being studied.
Digital (Google Slides) + Printable (PDF)
No-prep activities
SNEAK PEAK - CONTENTS 38 pages of awesomeness!
Pre-reading activities:
What is a Dystopia?
Examples of issues in dystopian texts
Brainstorming current issues
What do you know about Dystopian Literature already
Cover and Blurb - pre-reading prediction
First Thoughts
Identifying features
Characterization
Character Discussion Role Cards
Character Graphic Organizer
Character Creative Writing Chart
Symbolism
Setting
Setting Discussion Role Cards
Setting illustration and annotation task
Character interaction with setting task/ cut-outs
Setting as an antagonist
Setting Survival Dilemma Teacher’s Notes
Setting Survival Dilemma Card
Real-world-to-text connections
Quick Writes - Analytical
Peer/Self Assessment Sheet
Vocabulary word bank
Creative tasks
Inspiration notebook
HistoPods: The Partition of India is an engaging, multimedia learning resource designed for Grade 9/10 students, perfect for bringing history to life! This unique pack combines informative podcasts with traditional classroom activities to help students explore the causes, effects, and long-term impacts of the Partition of India.
What’s included:
Two podcasts: One providing a background and deep dive into the causes of the Partition, and the other exploring the immediate and long-term consequences.
A concise summary of the Partition and its historical context.
6 comprehension/knowledge questions to check understanding and promote critical thinking.
A keyword matching task to reinforce key terms and concepts.
Two essay prompts to foster analytical writing skills (rubric included).
Creative extension tasks to encourage deeper engagement and allow for differentiation.
Common Core Aligned Rubric for the Essays
Why choose HistoPods?
Podcast Learning: Integrate audio learning into your classroom with two high-quality podcasts that offer students an immersive experience. Perfect for auditory learners and to support blended or remote learning.
Critical Thinking: The included activities encourage students to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize historical information, helping them develop skills essential for social studies and beyond.
Flexible Use: Whether you follow the 8-lesson pacing guide or adapt the activities to suit your needs, this resource is easy to implement in a variety of learning environments.
Bring history to life with HistoPods—a dynamic, multimedia approach to exploring one of the most significant events of the 20th century! Perfect for engaging students and deepening their understanding of complex historical events.
Engage your students in a thorough exploration of ‘City of Ember’ with this extensive Novel Study Bundle, featuring over 105 pages of resources - all ready to print or use digitally! This resource can be used with a range of ages between 4th-7th grade.
Key highlights:
Pre-reading activities
Comprehension Activities for Each Chapter
Vocabulary Activities for Each Chapter
Quick Writes with Model Answers for quick writes
Rubrics for comprehension questions; quick write responses and creative/text transformations.
Additional graphic organizers and resources for focus on character development, conflict, setting, symbolism and theme.
End of Unit Project Ideas
Why Choose This Bundle:
Save time with ready-to-use materials.
Foster a deeper understanding of the novel’s elements.
Cater to various learning styles with diverse activities.
Promote critical thinking and analytical skills.
Easily assess comprehension with provided answer keys.
Immerse your students in the thrilling adventure of “Hatchet” with this Comprehensive Novel Study Bundle – a treasure trove of over 100 pages of resources designed for 4th-7th graders, ready to print or use digitally!
Key Features:
Engaging Pre-reading Activities (Survival Quiz + Pyramid discussion with teachers notes)
Comprehensive Comprehension Activities for Each Chapter (20 worksheets in total)
Vocabulary Activities for Every Chapter - gap fill activities to check understanding
Quick Writes with Model Answers - great for supporting and differentiating
Convenient Rubrics for Easy Grading of Comprehension Questions, Quick Writes, and Creative/Text Transformations
Ideas and instructions for creative writing and text transformation tasks
Additional Graphic Organizers and Resources Spotlighting Character Development, Conflict, Setting, Symbolism, and Theme
Inspiring End of Unit Project Ideas
Why Choose This Bundle:
Save valuable time with ready-to-use, teacher-friendly materials - model answers provided!
Cultivate a profound understanding of the novel’s elements among your students.
Cater to diverse learning styles through a range of engaging activities.
Ignite critical thinking and analytical skills in your literature class.
Simplify assessment with provided answer keys.
Transform your literature class into an interactive and enriching experience.
Perfect for middle school classrooms, this bundle ensures your students not only explore the intricacies of “Hatchet” but also develop essential literary analysis skills that will stay with them long after the last page is turned.