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Cell Phone Characterization, Fun Handout for any Literature or History Unit

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Literature

Add a little fun to ANY novel, play, short story, or history unit with this print-and-teach worksheet where students choose a character (or historic figure) and fill his/her fictional cell phone with email messages, playlist entries, and a wallpaper image.This PDF file includes a blank form and a co

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Fun Stuff

CCSS:

W.11-12.10, W.9-10.10, W.8.10, W.7.10, W.6.10

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Classroom Memes Posters Editable {Back to School, Class Rules}

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Classroom Memes Posters, Teacher Memes: Your favorite teacher memes in higher-quality .png, .pdf, and .pptx files for printing and display. Editable and in letter (8.5 x 11), legal (8.5 x 14), and 10x14 sizes.NOW includes both an EDITABLE PDF and EDITABLE PPTX (Powerpoint) file, so you can customize

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool, Staff

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

Also included in: Back to School Bundle: Icebreakers, Memes, Decor, Rules, Procedures

$6.00

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Reading Comprehension Strategy Resource Binder

Runde's Room

This HUGE 183 page resource contains everything you need to support your students' learning of the reading comprehension strategies. Resources can be used to study ANY text. Strategies included in this resource are: • Asking Questions• Determining Importance• Inferring• Making Connections• Summar

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Printables, Graphic Organizers

Also included in: 4th to 6th Grade Essential Bundle

$12.99

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Facebook Character Page -- Versatile Activity for any Character

Enflourish Publishing

This series of Facebook handouts can be used to create a mock facebook page for any character(s) from short stories, novels, films etc. This "fakebook" worksheet will be a fun assignment for any appropriate classroom setting. Included are a main facebook handout, an optional facebook handout (it c

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Fun Stuff, Handouts

$3.50

3,135

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A List of Character Traits

Mrs. R.

This is a list of 174 different Character Traits. So often when I was teaching I wanted a list of traits so that my students could look at the list while describing characters. This also helps students get to know and understand different character traits. Mrs. R.

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Vocabulary

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Novel Study, Word Walls, Printables

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Informational Text CLOSE READING Passage Pack for Interactive Notebooks 4-8

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Includes Nonfiction Text Structure Passages! Close Reading Informational Text Passages for Interactive Notebooks This passage pack is full of text-marking lessons for active nonfiction reading. They focus on teaching and practicing identifying nonfiction text structure as well as identifying main i

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Test Prep, Printables

CCSS:

RI.7.5, RI.7.2, RI.6.5, RI.6.2, RI.5.5…

Also included in: Close Reading Bundle for Grades 4-8: Bundle Palooza @ Lovin' Lit!

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Escape Room - Team Building - Any Content

Taylor Teaches 7th

Escape room style team building activity - perfect for back to school! This escape room will help students learn to work together at the beginning of the year. This interactive escape room requires technology. Students will need to access a Google Form, so any technology that allows them to access a

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For All Subject Areas, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Cooperative Learning

Also included in: All 4 Team Building Escape Rooms - BUNDLE - ANY Content

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First Day Slides- Using Memes to go over Classroom Rules

Miss 5th

**Updated on 7/14/18. Old version from 2015 is still included. HOW THIS PPT WORKS: I use this PowerPoint on the very first day of school. I introduce myself to the kiddos, explain how schedule and what we'll learn, and also discuss routines, rules, expectations, etc. My students’ favorite part of t

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Fun Stuff

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First Day of School Stations - Back to School Activity

The Literary Maven

Using stations on the first day of school sets the tone for the year. Show students that they will be out of their seats, engaged in learning, and collaborating with classmates in your classroom. These six stations, some group tasks and some independent tasks, are intended for completion within a 45

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For All Subject Areas, Oral Communication, Back to School

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Literacy Center Ideas, Cooperative Learning

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1

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Titanic! Nonfiction Text Features & Comparing Multiple Accounts 4-8 NO PREP

Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Spice up your lessons with this Titanic Pack! Students practice identifying and using nonfiction text features in natural context. They'll also compare multiple accounts of survivor stories. Just like all of my other activity packs, these lessons are FUN, extremely high-interest, organized, RIGOROUS

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Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Activities, Printables

Also included in: Seasonal Bundle for Grades 4-8 Reading & ELA ~ Bundle Palooza @ Lovin' Lit!

$4.99

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Beginning of Year (Back to School) All About Me DISTANCE LEARNING

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Kacie Travis

This ice breaker activity is great for the first day of school for secondary students. It can be done in one class period and incorporates a get-to-know-you activity that allows students to share about themselves. *NEWLY ADDED- a digital, Google Slide version.Check out the preview to see all that ca

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Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Printables, Google Apps

Also included in: All About Me Activities ENTIRE YEAR Bundle DISTANCE LEARNING

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Reading Literature Interactive Notebook 2 ~ ALL NEW Add-On Pack for Grades 5-9

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

Interactive Reading Literature Notebooks ALL NEW Add on Pack for Grades 5-9 This Interactive Reading Literature Notebook is full of dynamic lessons and activities for teaching literary elements in grades 5-9 whether or not your district uses Common Core. An alignment is included for Common Core Rea

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Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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CCSS:

RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.4…

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Converting Fractions, Decimals & Percents Flippable - Rational Numbers

Smith Curriculum and Consulting

Converting Rational Numbers (also known as Converting Fractions, Decimals and Percents) is a crucial skill that students must learn when beginning to break down parts of the number system. The Converting Fractions, Decimals and Percents Flippable (foldable) is a set of unique reference tools that I

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Math, Fractions, Decimals

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, Minilessons, Interactive Notebooks

Also included in: Converting Fractions, Decimals and Percents Activity Bundle | Rational Numbers

$3.00

2,252

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Icebreakers That Rock: Three-Game Bundle

Cult of Pedagogy

Getting to know your students just got easier! Perfect for Back to School, this set of 3 easy, fun icebreaker games will help students get to know each other and feel more comfortable in your classroom without any corny gimmicks or embarrassing questions. Each game focuses on getting students talki

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Games

$10.00

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"Can I Chew Gum in Class?" Beginning of the Year Class Rules Activity Editable

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Back to school first day or first week activity for classroom rules and procedures: "Can I Chew Gum in Class?" and other questions students ask the first week of schoolThis IS included in the following mega bundle: ALL of my BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.Instead of simply reading your rule

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RI.9-10.10, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.1, RI.8.10…

Also included in: Back to School Bundle: Icebreakers, Memes, Decor, Rules, Procedures

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Science Interactive Notebooks Bundle - Includes all 8 of my Best-Selling INB's

Kesler Science

Science Interactive Notebook - All of my best-selling science interactive notebooks products in one bundle. This bundle is priced to save over 30% off buying each of the products at their individual prices. *** Top 25 Resources All-Time on TpT ***Want Companion Products?Complete 5E Lesson Plan Bund

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Science, Other (Science), General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$80.00

$50.00

2,188

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Exhausted by Essays? 5-Minute Essay Grading System - Reclaim Your Weekends!

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

You want your students to receive meaningful feedback on their papers and grow as writers. You also, though, need to have time to recharge on weekends and holidays without the burden of endless essay stacks hanging over your head.With my five-minute-per-essay grading system, you’ll zip through your

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Teacher Manuals, Assessment, Rubrics

$11.99

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ENGLISH BELL RINGERS - VOLUME 1

Presto Plans

English Bell Ringers Vol 1: These English bell ringers / warm ups are one of the top 100 best-selling resources on Teachers Pay Teachers! Have your students in their seat when the bell rings! Begin each of your middle or high school English classes with these engaging daily bell ringer routines! T

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Printables

Also included in: ENGLISH BELL RINGERS PRINT BUNDLE

$39.99

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Interactive Literature Circles for Grades 4-8 {& Traditional Literature Circles}

Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

This is your complete handbook to implementing literature circles in the middle grades. I walk you through every step of the literature circle model, including: organization book selection quizzes role assignments and work the actual reading group meetings student choice Included in this pack are

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

$5.95

2,113

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Creative Activities for ANY Novel or Short Story with Handouts Distance Learning

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English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Tools for Common Core

Creative activities and project ideas for any novel, story, or unit in history. Includes standards alignment for every activity, EDITABLE grading rubrics, EDITABLE list of activities, EDITABLE student handouts that are ready to share in Google Slides, and lots of print-and-go handouts for students.

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Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Novel Study, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.10, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.1, RL.11-12.7…

Also included in: Literature Activities for ANY Novel or Story: 100+ Handouts BUNDLE

$5.00

2,106

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Short Story Unit Plan, 4 Weeks of Dynamic Lessons on Classic Short Stories, CCSS

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Looking for a low-prep short story unit that will thrill your high school and advanced middle school students? This four-week short story unit is an excellent way to launch the year, setting the stage for deeper study of novels and plays. I’ve used it successfully with eighth graders and both regula

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Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Fun Stuff, Prezis

$18.99

2,062

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BRAIN TEASERS VOL. 1 – Logic, Word Sense, Puzzles, Lateral Thinking – Fun Stuff

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas

Entertain and challenge your teens with this compelling collection of brain-twisting presentation slides. There are many different ways you might want to use these 76 PDF slides (38 questions + 38 answer key slides) in your classroom, including:1. Use as a routine bell–ringer activity to begin class

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Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Fun Stuff, Games

$3.99

2,011

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Argument Writing UNIT Common Core Grades 6-12 Editable

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