This bundle contains four products (also sold separately):

1. Halloween Choice Board Menu Project

2. Thanksgiving Choice Board Menu Project

3. Christmas Choice Board Menu Project

4. New Year's Choice Board Menu Project

1. Halloween Choice Board Menu Project

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Have some fun this Halloween while still integrating state standards!

This product includes a menu of nine ranked and varied activities about Halloween. Activities are assigned points, students choose their activities to add up to 16 points or more, and both can be modified for your group of students. Read the information below and view the preview for a more detailed look!

Topics:

• History of Halloween
• Costumes: To Buy or Not to Buy?
• Key Vocabulary
• Scary Stories
• Halloween Candy
• Carving Pumpkins
• And Much More!
  

Skills:

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Creative Writing
• Poetry
• Infographics
• Puzzle Making
• Video Creation
• Advertising/Persuasion
• Song Writing
• Order & Sequence
• Elements of Plot
• And Much More!

Sample activities:

1. Write a fictional narrative scary story!  Include all of the elements of plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. The theme should be Halloween or something related to the holiday.  [3 paragraph minimum]

2. Create a “How To Carve a Pumpkin ” guide/tips page for someone who would like to carve one.  Include tips such as ways to prepare your space, how to safely cut through the  pumpkin correctly, and ways to use pumpkin seeds after carving.  [10 tips total minimum]

3. Create a video advertising Halloween.  Include ideas such as fun things to do, costume ideas, and types of candy to pass out. [3 minute minimum] Use any video program of your choice such as Adobe Spark Video, Imovie, Powtoon, etc.

Other Information:

• Grading rubric included
• Google Drive and Google Classroom ready!
• 100% editable
• Distance Learning Friendly

© Copyright 2020 ProjectBasedSixth. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to copy pages specifically designed for student or teacher use by the original purchaser or licensee. This is intended to be used by one teacher unless additional licenses have been purchased. The reproduction of any other part of this product is strictly prohibited.

2. Thanksgiving Choice Board Menu Project

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Have some fun this Thanksgiving while still integrating state standards!

This product includes a menu of nine ranked and varied activities about Thanksgiving/Fall. Activities are assigned points, students choose their activities to add up to 16 points or more, and both can be modified for your group of students. Read the information below and view the preview for a more detailed look!

Topics:

• History of Thanksgiving
• Turkey: To Eat or Not to Eat?
• Key Vocabulary
• Writing Stories
• Thanksgiving Food
• Traditions
• And Much More!
  

Skills:

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Creative Writing
• Poetry
• Infographics
• Puzzle Making
• Video Creation
• Advertising/Persuasion
• Song Writing
• Order & Sequence
• Elements of Plot
• And Much More!

Sample activities:

1. Write an informational paragraph about the history of Thanksgiving!  Include how it started, who was at the first Thanksgiving, and how people celebrate today.

2. Write an opinion paragraph about whether or not people should eat turkey on Thanksgiving. Be sure to make a claim and provide and explain key evidence to support your opinion.

3. Create a “How To Cook a Turkey ” guide/tips page for someone who would like to make their own turkey.  Include tips such as ways to prepare the turkey before cooking it, how long it should be in the oven, and any special tips about seasoning and flavor!  [10 tips total minimum]

Other Information:

• Grading rubric included
• Google Drive and Google Classroom ready!
• 100% editable
• Distance Learning Friendly

© Copyright 2020 ProjectBasedSixth. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to copy pages specifically designed for student or teacher use by the original purchaser or licensee. This is intended to be used by one teacher unless additional licenses have been purchased. The reproduction of any other part of this product is strictly prohibited.

3. Christmas Choice Board Menu Project

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Have some fun this winter season while still integrating state standards!

This product includes a menu of nine ranked and varied activities about winter/Christmas. Activities are assigned points, students choose their activities to add up to 16 points or more, and both can be modified for your group of students. Read the information below and view the preview for a more detailed look!

Topics:

• History of Christmas
• Toy Infographic
• Key Vocabulary
• Writing Stories
• Dishes & Desserts
• Traditions
• A Time to Give
• And Much More!
  

Skills:

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Creative Writing
• Poetry
• Infographics
• Puzzle Making
• Video Creation
• Advertising/Persuasion
• Song Writing
• Order & Sequence
• Elements of Plot
• And Much More!

Sample activities:

1. Write an opinion paragraph about why people should donate to the needy during the holidays. Be sure to make a claim and provide and explain key evidence to support your opinion.

2. Choose your favorite holiday dish/dessert and create a digital recipe card for it.  Include ingredients, baking materials, and instructions. Add some images of the dish to enhance your recipe card.

3. Write a poem or song about Christmas/winter. Use figurative language to add description to your work. Rhyming is optional.  You may also choose to record yourself singing your song or reciting your poem using online voice recorder. [10 lines minimum]

Other Information:

• Grading rubric included
• Google Drive and Google Classroom ready!
• 100% editable
• Distance Learning Friendly

© Copyright 2020 ProjectBasedSixth. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to copy pages specifically designed for student or teacher use by the original purchaser or licensee. This is intended to be used by one teacher unless additional licenses have been purchased. The reproduction of any other part of this product is strictly prohibited.

4. New Year's Choice Board Menu Project

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Have some fun this New Year's while still integrating state standards!

This product includes a menu of nine ranked and varied activities about New Year's. Activities are assigned points, students choose their activities to add up to 16 points or more, and both can be modified for your group of students. Read the information below and view the preview for a more detailed look!

Topics:

• New Year's Around the World
• Resolutions
• Vocabulary/Terms
• Food
• Traditions & Customs
• Auld Lang Syne
• And Much More!
  

Skills:

• Informative Writing
• Opinion Writing
• Creative Writing
• Poetry
• Infographics
• Puzzle Making
• Video Creation
• Advertising
• Song Writing
• Order & Sequence
• Elements of Plot
• And Much More!

Sample activities:

1. Choose your New Year’s day brunch dish and create a digital recipe cardfor it.  Include ingredients, baking materials, and instructions. Add some images of the dish to enhance your recipe card.

2. Choose three countries around the world and describe how they celebrate the new year.  Write an informational paragraph including key details about each one.

3. Create an infographic of the top 10 New Year’s resolutions most people make.  Include the name, picture, and data for each one!

Other Information:

• Grading rubric included
• Google Drive and Google Classroom ready!
• 100% editable
• Distance Learning Friendly

© Copyright 2020 ProjectBasedSixth. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to copy pages specifically designed for student or teacher use by the original purchaser or licensee. This is intended to be used by one teacher unless additional licenses have been purchased. The reproduction of any other part of this product is strictly prohibited.