This easy-to-follow resource guarantees students mastery of plot structure. Tasks gradually increase in complexity as students work towards creating their own texts through engaging and structured activities. What’s included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Plot Structure Introduction Fairytale Worksheet Organize the Story Worksheet Comic Strip Activity Plot Swap Activity Answer

This informational text lesson plan is brimming with activities to engage students and spark curiosity in space exploration, while also covering crucial informational text standards. What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Worksheet Curiosity on Mars Informational Text Analysis Questions Central Idea Worksheet Paired Video Analysis Space Exploration Timeline + Worksheet Reflection Questions Answers

Greta Thunberg’s story demonstrates the power of youth voices, inspiring students to believe they can make a difference. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Great Thunberg Article Analysis Questions Discussion Questions Paired Video Comparison Extension Activities Answers + Common Core Standards

Take the opportunity to practice valuable informational text reading skills, while learning about the worldwide celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

Teach students about unusual traditions, the art of giving, as well as the financial and environmental impacts of the festive season. Each article is accompanied by Common Core informational text-aligned and personal connection questions. 1. Unusual Christmas Traditions Around the World Explore unique Christmas traditions from various countries, such as Japan’s Kentucy Fried Chicken dinners, showcasing the diversity of global Christmas customs. 2. The Environmental Impact of Christmas Examine the environmental effects of Christmas, including energy consumption, the debate over real vs. artificial trees, waste generation, and the carbon footprint of holiday travel. 3. Secret Santa Larry Stewart Discover the heartwarming story of Larry Stewart, who anonymously gave away millions during Christmas to those in need. 4. The Economics of Christmas: A Season of Spending and Struggles Delve into the economic aspects of Christmas, discussing holiday spending, financial stress for low-income families, and the extravagant spending of the wealthy.

This focus of this lesson is identifying an article’s central idea. However, there are many more activities centered around the topic of AI such as Chat GPT. What’s included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-reading Questions Identifying the Central Idea Guide Chat GPT Article Post-reading Cite Evidence Questions Central Idea Graphic Organizer Post-activity Reflection Questions Answer Keys

This easy-to-follow and ready-to-print resource guarantees students will master the skill of identifying a central idea and supporting details. What’s included Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Introduction to Central Idea Reading Central Idea Examples Identify the Central Idea Worksheet Supporting Details Reading & Examples 3 texts with central idea graphic organizers (1. The Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, 2. The Fascination with Dinosaurs, 3. The Impact of Technology on Society) Rubric Sample Answers

This comprehensive, engaging, and ready-to-print resource will ensure students master transitional words and phrases to add organization and formality to their writing. What’s included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Transitional Words & Phrases List Gap-Fill Activity Matching Activity Punctuation Guide Punctuation Worksheet Transitional Challenge Online Jeopardy Game Answers

Analyzing characters is an invaluable skill for the ELA classroom. This lesson plan will enhance students writing and analytical skills. Students will complete engaging warm-up activities before writing high-level analysis essays. What’s included: Teaching Guide Common Core Standards Pre-Activity Questions Character Trading Card Activity Character Types + Matching Activity Character Analysis Essay Outline Paragraph Analysis Activity Sample Essay Rubric Answers

This easy-to-follow research paper guide assists students in crafting sophisticated research papers. Choose our space exploration theme or pick a topic of your own. What’s included: Teaching Guide Mindmap with Instructions (Space exploration theme or blank document to choose your own) Research Question Worksheet Research Paper Layout & Content Document Sentence Structure Document Writing Guide & Checklists Research Paper Example Reflection Survery Rubric Formal Writing Tips Credible Source Checklist Article: The Thrilling Journey of Space Exploration

This easy-to-use resource is designed to give students choice in order to increase engagement in personal narratives. It will appeal to the art lovers (comic creation), the music lovers (soundtrack to my life activity), and the language lovers (sensory experience activity). What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questins Comic Creation (Introduction, Worksheet, Example, Comic Panel Templates, Rubric) Soundtrack to My Life (Introduction, Worksheet, Example, Rubric) Sensory Experience (Introduction, Worksheet, Example, Rubric)

This personal narrative writing lesson plan is a perfect baseline writing activity. It’s ready to print and designed for easy implementation. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Prompts Writing Guide Pre-Writing Worksheet Peer Evaluation Form Sample Narrative

This ready-to-go resource is engaging, colorful, and will ensure students effectively utilize sensory language to take their writing to the next level. What’s included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Sensory Word List Sensory Guessing Game Sensory Overload - Pictures (Oral description activity) From Taste to Text (Descriptive writing activity) Make Me Sick Challenge (Descriptive writing activity) Answers

This resource includes three engaging writing activities related to Christmas. Activities are designed to spark creativity and are accompanied by ready-to-print guides and rubrics so students can work effectively and independently. ❄ What’s included: Teaching Guide + Common Core Standards Christmas Short Story (Guide, Prompts, Rubric) Christmas Character Diary (Guide, Rubric) My Memorable Christmas Experience (Guide, Christmas Vocabulary, Rubric)

Do students need a creative spark for short story writing? Then, look no further! What’s included: 24 Picture Prompts Student Guide and Planning Worksheet to Organize Ideas Short Story Rubric Teaching Guide and Common Core Standards

Students are sure to have plenty to say on this topic! Creative worksheets get students engaged in the topic before assigning each student a character to research and represent in the debate. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Eating Habits Survey School Menu Worksheet Debate Character Name Tags Character Research Perparation Worksheet Debate Sentence Structures Debate Format Debate Reflection Survey Post-Activity Questions Rubric

This resource includes three engaging writing activities related to Greek mythology. Activities are designed to spark creativity and are accompanied by ready-to-print guides, worksheets, examples, and rubrics so students can work effectively and independently. What’s included: Teaching Guide The Hero’s Journey (Guide, Poster, Example, Worksheets, Rubric) Modern Day Myth (Guide, Example, Worksheets, Rubric) Greek Mythology Newspaper (Guide, Example, Rubric)

Worksheet 1: Director’s Seat Students sit in the director’s seat as they decide who plays who and what changes they would make if directing the movie. Worksheet 2: Movie Students note changes between the text and movie versions as they watch. Worksheet 3: Bear Grylls Comparison Students watch a clip of Bear Grylls before comparing him to Brian and exploring their own views on eating animals and insects if stranded in the wilderness. Worksheet 4: Letter to the Director Students write a letter to Mark Griffiths, the movie’s director, sharing their thoughts and opinions.

Worksheet 1: Director’s Seat Students sit in the director’s seat as they decide who plays who and what changes they would make if directing the movie. Worksheet 2: Movie Students note changes between the text and movie versions as they watch. Worksheet 3: Letter to the Director Students write a letter to Francis Ford Coppola, the movie’s director, sharing their thoughts and opinions. Scavenger Hunt Students will be amazed to learn about the actors from the movie as they complete a scavenger hunt. Reading Read about the Curtis Brothers’ house from the movie which is now a museum dedicated to The Outsiders.