“Inferencing and Making Predictions with Animal Pictures” is an engaging digital activity created for students in lower-mid elementary (although older students may enjoy the activity as well). Created in Google Slides, this inferencing activity can be easily posted on Google Classroom—it’s perfect for distance learning! Included in this digital activity: -Opening slide (definition of inferencing and directions for activity) -12 picture slides with four questions per slide (Questions ask students to inference, predict, and make observations.) The Google slides are easy to navigate and include all necessary text boxes. Check out the PREVIEW to get a sneak peek! Notes about this digital activity: *A link to the digital file will be provided on a PDF document. After clicking the file link, you will be prompted to “Make a Copy.” *This activity/project may be posted on Google Classroom and was made with Google Slides. *When posting this assignment on Google Classroom, be sure to select “make a copy for each student.” *Only the text box areas where students can type information are editable. Backgrounds and pictures are locked in place. The textboxes are already sized, inserted in appropriate places, and ready for students to type their information. *Perfect activity for distance learning! No printing necessary! *Please only share this digital activity with your students.

“30 Days of Gratitude: A Digital Reflective Journal” is an engaging activity designed especially for elementary students. With so much going on in the world around them, it is important to teach students to focus on what they have, rather than what they don’t have! Created in Google Slides, this digital journal can be easily posted on Google Classroom—it’s perfect for distance learning or to use as a daily warm-up! Each slide provides a “Today’s Focus” topic and a place for students to reflect on what they are thankful for in that specific area of their lives. There is also an extension question for students to complete and explain their answer. Included in this digital activity (33 slides): -Cover slide -“What is Gratitude?” slide -“Daily Entry” directions slide -Days 1-30 individual slides The Google slides are easy to navigate and include all necessary text boxes. Check out the PREVIEW to get a sneak peak of this activity. Notes about this digital activity: *A link to the digital file will be provided on a PDF document. After clicking the file link, you will be prompted to “Make a Copy.” *This activity/project may be posted on Google Classroom and was made with Google Slides. *When posting this assignment on Google Classroom, be sure to select “make a copy for each student.” *Only the text box areas where students can type are editable. Backgrounds and pictures are locked in place. The textboxes are already sized, inserted in appropriate places, and ready for students to type their reflections. *Perfect activity for distance learning or digital warm-ups! No printing necessary! *Please only share this digital activity with your students. Feel free to ask questions before purchasing this digital activity.

This is just for you, middle school teachers! Summer reading, character analysis, and writing are made easy with this summer-themed activity kit! Everything you need to get started (or enhance your current activities) is included in this activity pack. INCLUDED IN PDF ZIP FILE: *Reading & Summary Log *Punch Card Book Marks (3 designs, printable in full-color and B&W) *16 Summer-Themed Writing Task Cards *Task Card Writing Response Page To use with a summer reading book: *I Spy Figurative Language! *Direct & Indirect Characterization *Internal & External Conflict *Plot Diagram Although activities are meant to be used for students to analyze their summer reading books, they can also be used with short stories (especially if the summer school term is short). The writing task cards and response page are great for warm-ups, early finishers, sub work, time-fillers, write-pair-share, or however you see fit! * Written in American English.* Feel free to ask questions before purchasing. As always, your feedback is greatly appreciated. Enjoy!

SAT/ACT Vocabulary Prep for Beginners is an excellent way to start familiarizing your junior high and early high school students with college entrance exam vocabulary. Younger students will most likely ask why they are learning words for a test they won’t take for a few more years! Use this opportunity to not only inform them about the importance of thoroughly preparing for the SAT & ACT college entrance exams, but the general importance and benefits of expanding their own vocabularies. Learning new words will help improve their writing, allowing them to better articulate their thoughts and ideas. They will also better understand and interpret what they read and improve their speaking and communication skills. INCLUDED IN PDF ZIP FILE (75 pages of resources!): 1.) Teacher’s notes and table of contents 2.) Full 150 SAT/ACT vocabulary word list 3.) 10 Vocabulary word sets (15 words each) Each set includes: -Student word list/notes (both blank notes and filled in with parts of speech and definitions) -Fill-in-the-blank activity -Crossword puzzle -Quiz -Answer keys 4.) Tic-Tac-Toe Vocabulary Choice Board (9 activities for use with all word lists) 5.) Final TEST (includes words from the full 150-word list) All pages are quick and easy to print and go! These are great activities to use all year round! All activities are designed specifically for grades 7-9 and over. Modify activities as needed to meet the needs of your learners! Feel free to ask questions before purchasing!

Printable bookmarks are an easy, inexpensive idea for student gifts, rewards, or incentives! GLITTER BOOKMARKS are even more exciting!! Check out this set of 10 designs-- students will go crazy for them! *Printable *Full-color *Bookmarks print 3 per page (one design on each page) *Good variety for both boys and girls *For best results, print on white copy paper or cardstock and laminate. Heavy cardstock (thicker paper) will make for a longer-lasting bookmark. **Written in American English.

Regardless of the subject-area, if a student is giving a presentation or speech, they should know and understand vocabulary associated with public speaking. Good habits start early, so encourage vocal variety and polished performances in your classroom! Included in this PDF are 20 public speaking vocabulary words and definitions (one per page) that can be printed as posters, word walls, flash cards, etc! Print in full color or opt for grayscale. Words include: volume, rate, articulation, enunciation, pitch, inflection, tone, gesture, visual aid, projection, pronunciation, monotone, diction, resonance, optimum pitch, fluency, timbre, dialect, intonation & pause. *(Written in American English)

What’s better than a FREEBIE that can be used for any subject? This reading log not only requires students to record the date, time, and page numbers, but also provides space for them to write a short summary of the reading. Writing a few sentences to summarize the passages/pages require students to think through and process what they read and holds them accountable for the reading assignment. Use for ANY reading assignment-- chapter books & novels, textbooks, assigned passages, articles, etc. The file includes two pages for front/back printing (in black and white).

Your upper elementary/secondary students will enjoy playing travel agent as they complete this informative 3-part project! Allow students to choose a country from the list of 195 countries provided and review the project requirements with the class using the student guidelines page. A project rubric is provided for easy grading. If time allows, consider encouraging students to present information about their country and browse each other’s brochures. Modify this project (or point values on rubric) to meet the needs of your learners! PDF Zip File Includes 13 pages of resources! -List of 195 countries -Travel brochure template (print front/back) -Project guidelines -Research outline -Essay pages -Project rubric -Percentage/conversion chart for rubric Written in American English.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this activity pack for mid to upper-elementary students! With a variety of writing and research activities, your students will enjoy this festive day learning about the traditions of the Irish! Activities include: -2 full-page writing prompts -Internet research scavenger hunt (suggested websites listed) -8 quick write or discussion topic cards -St. Patrick’s Day word search (with answer key) -Limerick writing (examples and lines to write their own) Written in American English.

Spring has sprung! Assess your students’ writing with these spring-themed writing prompts for mid-upper elementary. This 18-page file includes narrative, descriptive, and persuasive writing prompts (5 of each) with lined paper and an additional lined page to print on the back. PLUS, review the difference between narrative, descriptive, and persuasive writing with a flower-themed notes page for your students! INCLUDED: 3 Types of Writing Student Notes Narrative Prompt 1: Fresh start or something new Narrative Prompt 2: Memorable spring break Narrative Prompt 3: Spring fever Narrative Prompt 4: Showers & storms Narrative Prompt 5: Family vacation Descriptive Prompt 1: Perfect spring Saturday Descriptive Prompt 2: Spring holidays Descriptive Prompt 3: Favorite outdoor space Descriptive Prompt 4: Picnic by the lake (picture) Descriptive Prompt 5: Fishing on the dock (picture) Persuasive Prompt 1: Pets at school? Persuasive Prompt 2: City or country? Persuasive Prompt 3: Ice cream party? Persuasive Prompt 4: Gardens at school? Persuasive Prompt 5: Mandatory recess? Blank Lined Paper (for back page of prompts) SUGGESTIONS FOR USE: • Quick writes • Warm-ups • Timed writing • Sub assignments • Extra credit • Write and share (oral reading) Written in American English.

Public speaking can be difficult for students, but allowing them to chose their topic makes them more interested and engaged in the research and speech writing process! This zip file includes TWO choice boards (9 informative topics on each board), a two-page guide for students, and a grading rubric. The choice boards cover a variety of topics: science, environmental issues, history, and arts/media. Sample topics: -What are the effects of global warming? -What medical advancements have been made over the past 20 years? -Who is a leader that changed the world? -What are the impacts of media on society? The speech guidelines explain the basics of informative speaking, including speech format/structure, purpose, use of note cards, length, etc. Students will actually enjoy researching and speaking about a topic that interests them! The grading rubric makes the evaluation process fair and allows students to clearly see what they did well and how they can improve. Written in American English.

Speaking in front of the class or a group can be intimidating for many students, so why not make it fun? This activity pack includes directions for 7 public speaking events and ice breakers. Activity Titles: -What’s My Bag? -As Seen on TV (Shown on preview) -5 Minute Speed Debating -Tallest Tower -I’ve Got Your Back! -Interviews & Introductions -Our Island** Each page includes a detailed description of the activity and supply list. Activities range from 10 minutes to a full class period. All activities can be modified for your class size! Most activities begin with group work then progress into full-class share time. Written in American English.

Your 1st-5th grade students will enjoy making this reflective end-of-year memory book! With 15 pages to choose from, you can pick and choose which pages to include or use them all! The back page is slightly larger than the other pages to show the grade level (print the grade-level page on colored paper), then simply stack the pages of the book and staple together. Pages included: -Memory book cover page (for student’s name) -My favorite things -All about my teacher -How I’ve grown -Field trip fun -My favorite book -All about “Specials” -Celebrations -Goals for next year -Special friends -Lunch time! -Autographs -My greatest accomplishment -Map of my classroom -A lesson I’ve learned -Plans for the summer Included in PDF files: -Back pages of booklet (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade options) -Cover page for booklet -15 booklet pages Written in American English.

Teaching a unit over argumentation, debate, or persuasive speaking? These 30 words are basic vocabulary words that every debater should learn and use in rounds! Print each on a full page or 2+ per page to create a FUN and colorful word wall!! You can also print these (several per page) and have students make flash cards with definitions! **BONUS debate vocabulary list with definitions included in file!

“My Utopian Bedroom Descriptive Writing & Design Project” is an engaging, creative, and FUN project for upper-elementary and junior high students! Students are given the freedom to think outside the box, use their imaginations, and create a unique space that represents their interests and unique style. The best part is, while they are having fun, YOU get to evaluate their outlining, descriptive writing, and public speaking skills! Feel free to modify this project to meet the needs of your students. You can give the students a packet with all of the pages and allow them to work on the project at their own pace, or you can work on a different part of the project as a class each day. For the oral presentation, you may project the student’s bedroom floor plan on a screen for all to view, or you can require students to make a poster-sized floor plan to use as a visual aid during their presentation. File Includes: *Student Project Guidelines *Descriptive Essay Outline *Descriptive Essay Lined Pages *Bedroom Floor Plan *Presentation & Note Card Tips *Project Grading Rubric Simply print and begin! No additional supplies necessary. Written in American English.

This environmental issues informative speech and presentation is perfect for any ELA, science, or public speaking secondary class! Students will learn the basics of informative speaking, speech writing, research/citing sources, and creating a technology-based visual aid. They will also learn a LOT about issues affecting our planet. Not only will they present, but they will fill out a peer critique chart as they listen to their classmates. An easy-to-grade rubric is included and tips to help students become more confident, less anxious speakers! Included in this 11-page PDF file: Table of Contents Informative Speech Guidelines Visual Aid & Note Card Guidelines Tips for Using Technology-Based Visual Aids Topic List Sample Informative Speech Outline Informative Speech Research Outline Speech Grading Rubric Peer Critique Charts **American English

This 3-part project for upper elementary and middle school students is a great teaching and learning tool for students to research and share information about cultures, holidays, and traditions around the world! Students may research a holiday listed on the provided topic list or choose a holiday that is celebrated in a country of their choice. The holidays on the topic list (28 listed) are not limited to winter months, but are a variety of celebrations throughout the year. This file contains an outline to guide student research, directions and printable information boxes for students to create a lapbook visual aid, speech presentation outline, and grading rubric. Modify the project to meet the needs and learning levels of your students! Supplies: • Manila folders (one per student) • Glue and scissors • Map pencils, crayons, or markers • Access to printer (for students to print pictures) • Optional: colored paper to print information boxes Table of Contents: Student information sheet Page 2 Topic list Page 3 Research outline Page 4-5 Lapbook visual aid directions Page 6 Information boxes (for lapbook visual aid) Pages 7-9 Speech presentation outline Page 10-11 3-Part grading rubric Page 12 **Written in American English.

Logical fallacies are all around us in advertising, the media, and in daily conversations! Students should learn how to identify these sometimes confusing persuasive techniques. This is a great unit for speech, debate, law, English, and public speaking classes! The zip file includes logical fallacy posters (or can be used as a word wall), student handout/notes with definitions, worksheet/activity, and definition cards (may be used as task cards or flash cards). Logical fallacies defined: -Ad hominem -Slippery slope -Red herring -Straw man -Begging the question -Hasty generalization -False dichotomy -Ad populum -Appeal to authority -Emotional appeal -No true scotsman -Appeal to nature Written in American English.

Persuasive messages are all around us! This lesson teaches students to identify and implement Aristotle’s 3 modes of persuasion (rhetorical appeals): ethos, logos & pathos. Appropriate for secondary students, this zip file includes 3 color and B&W posters, student notes, “Identifying Ethos, Logos & Pathos in Historical Speeches” activity, and an “Editorial Writing” activity. The student notes introduce key terms and provide a detailed diagram of Aristotle’s rhetorical triangle. The 2 activities are perfect for speech, debate, ELA, creative writing, or social studies classrooms. There is not an answer key for the activities, as student answers will vary. There is an excellent opportunity for group and classroom discussion during/after each activity. Written in American English.

“Writing & Public Speaking Activities for Little Kids” allow students to work on their writing and interpersonal communication skills. These activities will also build students’ confidence when speaking in front of a group. Teachers may want to take this opportunity to discuss public speaking vocabulary, such as volume, rate, eye contact, articulation, and clarity. These activities are perfect to use as ice-breakers, warm-ups, group work, centers, or time fillers! **Activities are labeled LEVEL 1 or LEVEL 2 on the top right of each page. Level 1 activities are most suitable for 1st & 2nd grade and require shorter, less detailed answers and explanations. Teachers may prompt students to elaborate on their answers by asking “Why?” or “How?” Level 2 activities are most suitable for 3rd -5th grade and require more detailed explanations. **Activities that are only provided for Level 2 (see list below) can be simplified for younger students (teacher’s discretion). Feel free to modify activities for your little speakers! Activities: • 2 Roll-N-Speak pages (Level 1) • 2 Roll-N-Speak pages (Level 2) • My Happy Place (Level 1) • My Happy Place (Level 2) • Our Island (partner/group activity, Level 2) • Book Talk (Level 2) • Name Acrostic (Levels 1 & 2) • Picture This! (Level 1) • Picture This! (Level 2) • Classmate Chit-Chat (Level 2) • My Invention (Level 1) • My Invention (Level 2) **Written in American English.