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!
Save time and improve classroom management with this colorful “Today’s Supplies” poster (with THIRTY pre-made supply strips)! Simply laminate and add small Velcro squares for a display that can be updated each day. Students will come in, take out the required supplies for the day, and be ready to work in no time!
Included in PDF zip file:
-2 poster files (Both poster files are the same design. However, the dimensions are different in order to print a variety of poster sizes.)
**Small poster file: For best results, print as 18x24 inches.
**Large poster file: For best results, print as 24x31 inches, 28x36 inches, or 37x48 inches.
-30 pre-made supply labels
(Print the supply label pages the same size as the poster so they fit correctly.)
-One page of 5 blank labels (editable in case the supplies used in your class are not listed on the pre-made labels). (TO EDIT: Save the PDF as a Word Document to add text and pictures to the blank strips.)
-Special instructions & suggestions page (printing/sizing, how to add Velcro, etc.)
SUPPLY LABELS INCLUDED: earbuds, laptop, glue, scissors, tape, pencil, pen, notebook paper, cell phone, library book, markers, colored pencils, composition notebook, calculator, graph paper, folder, ruler, protractor, crayons, compass, eraser, highlighters, glue stick, textbook, sticky notes, paint, paintbrushes, spiral notebook, index cards, and binder.
*Posters and labels are all full-color and printable.
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.
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!
If you’re like me, I love a cute bulletin board! These trendy, Southwest-inspired 4-inch letters will not only brighten your bulletin boards, but there’s enough color and pattern variety for the whole year! With one go-to PDF file, you can change your bulletin boards as often as you’d like. Simply print, laminate, and decorate! Print on standard 8 1/2 x 11-inch white paper or, for longer-lasting letters, print on white cardstock.
Included in the PDF ZIP file:
*10 full-color, printable sets of letters, numbers & special characters (in 10 different designs)
*1 BONUS chevron-patterned set to say THANK YOU for your purchase! (WOW! 11 sets total!)
Each colorful set includes capital letters A-Z, lowercase letters a-z, numbers 0-9, and special characters !?#@”.
All sets are in the same font style and outlined in black so you can mix-and-match.
Are you having a hard time finding awards that will appeal to your SECONDARY students? Need some end-of-year or anytime encouragement and motivation for the older kids and teens? Your students will LOVE (and RELATE to) these social media, APP-themed awards that acknowledge and compliment their character, behavior, kindness, creativity, and more!
*16 APP Designs
*Printable in both full-color and B&W (both versions provided)
*Print and write/personalize (not editable online)
*Full-page awards (8 1/2 X 11)
Award APPS include: Twitter, Facebook, WeChat, Musical.ly, Snapchat, Blogger, LinkedIn, YouTube, Skype, WhatsApp, Tumblr, Messenger, Pinterest, GroupMe, Reddit & Instagram.
(*Example: The Facebook awards says, “Dependable friend and team player!”)
Feel free to ask questions before purchasing. Enjoy!
These colorful, floral 4-inch letters will brighten your bulletin boards through the spring and summer months! With one go-to PDF file, you can change your bulletin boards as often as you’d like. Simply print, laminate, and decorate! Print on standard 8 1/2 x 11-inch white paper or, for longer-lasting letters, print on white cardstock.
Included in the PDF ZIP file:
*10 full-color, printable sets of letters, numbers & special characters (in 10 different floral designs)
Each colorful set includes capital letters A-Z, lowercase letters a-z, numbers 0-9, and special characters !?#@”.
All sets are in the same font style and outlined in black so you can mix-and-match.
Feel free to ask questions before purchasing! Happy decorating!
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.
Debate Around-the-Room for Kids & Tweens is a 4th-8th grade rotation activity in which students work in pairs (or small groups of 3-4) and respond to resolutions posted around the classroom. At each station, the students will read a resolution, brainstorm both affirmative and negative arguments, determine the impacts of each set of arguments, and decide which side’s impacts would benefit the greatest number of people. This activity teaches students the importance of weighing impacts and analyzing both sides of an issue before making a swift judgement.
There are two answer sheet options provided where students can record their answers during rotations. You should determine which answer sheet is best for your students based on their age, knowledge of debate terminology, and the amount of time they have to spend at each station. There is a vocabulary sheet for the students’ use. The number and length of rotations are up to you; you can start with 10-12 minutes per rotation and add time if necessary.
Suggestions:
-Cut and laminate the resolution cards and/or print them on colored paper or card stock.
-If you don’t have time for rotations, use the cards as warm-up writing or discussion prompts!
-Use a bell or timer when it’s time to rotate. You can also play music during transitions.
-Because there are 24 resolution cards, your students can participate in this activity multiple times. For example, if you use cards #1-5 on day one, use cards #6-10 on day two.
-If you run out of cards, allow students to write their own! There is a blank resolution card template on page 19 of this file.
-After rotations are complete, allow the students to share their arguments, impacts, and final decisions with the class. You can even have a full-class debate!
-As an extension activity, students can research and write an actual case affirming or negating one of the resolutions.
Included in File:
-Vocabulary Review for Students
-Rotation Response Sheets (Basic- front/back)
-Rotation Response Sheets (Advanced- front/back)
-24 Resolution Cards (2 different cards per page)
-Blank Resolution Cards (for write-in topics)
Feel free to ask questions before purchasing. Enjoy!
**American English
SQUABBLE Cards for secondary students are a fun and engaging way to get kids talking, participating, writing, sharing, researching, and forming opinions! There are tons of ways to use these cards in your classroom (see list below).
*This set includes 88 cards. Questions are labeled based on their “category.”
Categories:
Education (20 cards)
Sports (10 cards)
Government (15 cards)
Technology (20 cards)
Social Issues (15 cards)
Environment (8 cards)
Suggestions for Use:
Class discussion
Debates
Think, pair, share
Quick writes
Persuasive essays
Research
Time fillers
Warm-up / Closing
Early finishers
*For best results, print cards, cut, and laminate.
Written in American English.
Make impromptu speaking FUN with these easy-to-understand student guidelines, impromptu formats, class practice activity, and 50 topics! Modify this lesson to meet the needs of your learners; you can even write your own topics based on your subject-area. Emphasize that impromptu speaking takes a lot of practice (rarely does anyone deliver a perfect speech the first time). You can also explain that impromptu speaking will help develop their quick thinking, organizational, and vocal skills such as fluency and articulation.
Printable PDF File Contents:
“What is Impromptu Speaking?” Student Notes & Guidelines (2 pages)
Timed Class Activity: Speech Prep & Outline Practice (1 page)
50 Impromptu Speaking Topics (3 pages)
Impromptu Speech Grading Rubric (1 page)
Written in American English.
Looking for some fun, trendy posters for your classroom? You’ve found them! This set of four chic classroom posters are printable in full-color and perfect for any age group! Each poster has a quote, bright colors, and a modern design. For best results, print at 18X24 inches (or scale larger).
Feel free to ask questions before purchasing. Enjoy!
As we all know, our students are constantly on the internet! But do they really understand that their digital footprint cannot be erased?
This set of 3 posters (both in color and black and white) can be hung in ANY classroom to remind students how to be a positive digital citizen!
Poster 1: Identifying reliable sources/sites on the internet
Poster 2: Tips on being "internet smart"
Poster 3: Qualities of a positive digital citizen
**Black and white copies are included and can be used as handouts.
**Written in American English.
Beautify your classroom with these colorful, floral posters about individuality! These full-color, printable posters come in a set of four. They look great printed at 18X24 inches (or scale larger).
Quotes from Dr. Seuss, E.E. Cummings, Judy Garland, and Ralph Waldo Emerson are featured on each poster.
This PDF zip file includes printable 7 1/2 X 7 1/2 inch alphabet and number squares for preschool and elementary classrooms.
*Print in full-color or grayscale (file includes both)
*Bright and colorful!
*Number boxes also show the spelling
*Letters include both lower and upper-case
Add some holiday cheer to your classroom with these full-color, printable ornaments! Print, laminate, and use for bulletin boards or string together for a festive banner! Two sets of letters are provided: traditional green/red and jewel-tones (3 ornaments per page). Each set includes capital letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, a blank ornament (non-editable), and punctuation (! and ?). Ornaments measure 4 ½ x 4 inches.
Creating slideshows is a great way for students to incorporate technology into their presentations! Whatever program they use, it is important to provide them with a few tips for creating slides that their audience can easily see, read, and understand.
This classroom poster (full-color) and student handout (B&W) provide a few “do’s” and “don’ts” regarding color combinations, font size and style, use of pictures, and amount of information on each slide.
Print the poster proportional to the original size of the document (8.5 x 11). You can print as 24 x 31, 28 x 36, 36 x 46.5, or 37 x 48.
Feel free to ask questions before purchasing!
“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.
“A Trip through the Solar System” is an engaging digital project for students in upper elementary and middle school (4th-7th). Created in Google slides, this project can be easily posted on Google Classroom—perfect for distance learning!
When they begin, students will read the following directions:
Your Mission:
3-2-1 liftoff! Take an imaginary trip through the solar system (via research) and document information about the planets and other orbiting objects you encounter along the way. Click through the Research Choice Boards and record information about at least 4 planets (not including Earth) and 2 other objects found in space. To help with your research, there is a list of helpful websites provided.
The Google slides are easy to navigate and include all necessary links and text boxes. Check out the PREVIEW to get a sneak peak of the choice boards and slides.
Notes about this digital activity:
*A link to the digital file will be provided. You will first 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,” unless you are making this a collaborative assignment.
*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.
*A clickable choice board is provided to give students independence and choice in their research.
*Perfect activity for distance learning! No printing necessary!
*A list of clickable/linked websites (suggestions for student research) are on one of the slides for students to access. The websites will open in a different tab, so students may easily return to the slides.
*There is a text box on each slide for students to document the websites they used to find their information. This encourages students to start citing their sources and give the author(s) credit for the information (something they will be required to do as they get older, especially in junior high and high school).
*Please only share this digital activity with your students.
Brighten your students’ screens with these background wallpapers! Created with elementary and middle school students’ interests in mind, this set of 20 backgrounds display a variety of colorful and kid-friendly images and quotes/slogans that are sure to put a smile on their faces! These can be used as desktop wallpapers, screen savers, and lock screens (for Ipads).
*20 High-quality PNG images
*Wide-screen images for laptop and Ipad screens
*Share/send a single image or the entire file (zip file with 20 individual images)
*Detailed directions for setting an image as a computer or Ipad desktop background/screen saver/lock screen are included in the file.
Ideas for Use:
Incentives or rewards during distance learning
Email/share on special days (birthdays, thinking of you, a job well done, etc.)
Prize after class game (allow student to choose their favorite background)
Just send/share to make your students feel special!
Check out the preview to see all 20 designs! You might decide to use them on YOUR computer as well!
Feel free to ask questions before purchasing and, as always, your feedback is always appreciated. Enjoy!