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Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literature Circles Book Clubs
Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource! You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). J
4th - 9th, Adult Education
Literature, Reading
Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
It's Not a Box! 25 Creative Drawing Prompts Your Kids Will Love
These 25 open-ended drawing prompts range from basic shapes to abstract lines to engage your students' creativity and critical thinking skills! Use them as a drawing warmup, mindfulness activity, or for early finishers. These are perfect for any art class, and can be paired with Antoinette Portis' book Not a Box for a literacy connection. My K-1 students loved these challenges, and they could easily be implemented up to high-school grades depending on the level of depth you encourage. As an ar
K - 10th
Visual Arts
Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Escape Room Game Crack the Code Activity Project
In this Ancient Egypt Escape Room activity, students are introduced to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and are placed in the shoes of investigators as they work to solve mysterious clues left behind from ancient Egypt. Student investigative teams have one class period to solve four clues from Egypt's history, each written in hieroglyphics, then complete the final formula to crack the code. Students only have a set number of attempts to open the lock before the ancient lock deteriorates and rema
5th - 9th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.4
+1
Would You Rather Sampler - Fun Questions for Discussion, Writing Prompts, & More
Dive into writing prompts, classroom discussion, and more with our exclusive sampler from Would You Rather Questions!! These 18 digital or print Would You Rather questions are great for discussion, class polls, writing prompts, language building, facilitating higher-level thinking, brain breaks, building community, and more! This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive Would You Rather resource that promises to make learning engaging and effective. Try before you buy!Purchase this sampl
2nd - 9th
Other (ELA)
Abandoned Places - Creative Writing Activity from Nonfiction (print + digital)
In this creative writing activity, students draw inspiration from a nonfiction article about ten real-world abandoned places! Students choose one as a setting for a piece of Flash Fiction. This is a great reading comprehension and creative writing activity for even the most reluctant readers! ✅ Nonfiction reading comprehension ✅ Vocabulary in context ✅ Differentiated creative writing activities Your Creative Writing from Nonfiction resource includes:Nonfiction reading about ten abandoned place
7th - 10th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.W.3
Enlightenment Thinker Personality Quiz: Which Enlightenment Thinker Are You?
Have you ever wondered which Enlightenment thinker you are most like? Well now you can find out! My students have so much fun taking this personality test and it is a great way to either introduce or wrap up the Enlightenment unit. Another adaptation for this lesson is to have the students take their test and then research the philosopher that they are most similar to. The options are truly endless. The test includes various scenarios that relate to the life of a middle/ high school student.
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, European History, Literature
Full Year of Weekly Rebus Brainteaser Puzzles! Bell-Ringer Warm Ups! (Gr. 6-12)
This is a full year of weekly brainteaser puzzles for your English Language Arts classes! Use them once a week for an entire year! 36 pages of puzzles, 216 puzzles altogether! I've included answer keys for all puzzles! Rebus Puzzles are word puzzles such as: EYE E C EXCEPT (Answer - "I" before "E" except after "C") Your students will have fun trying to solve the puzzles! Download the preview for the first 3 weeks free! Please note - By purchasing this resource, you have a license to use th
6th - 12th
English Language Arts
Morse Code to English Codes Famous Quotes Activity and STEM Worksheets
These Morse Secret Codes activities are perfect to help students learn how to encrypt and decrypt Morse Code messages. They are great at engaging your students with problem solving and help support your STEM teaching. Included in this resource are Writing your name in Morse CodeFive secret messagesAnswers have been includedIf you are interested in this product I have additional resources related to this topic that can be bought individually or in a bundle. Morse Code to English Codes Famous Quot
4th - 12th
Math, Other (World Language)
Also included in: Morse Code Secret Codes and Poster Bundle
Math Activity Engineering Design Process Career Pi Day Area of Circle STEM STEAM
This math STEM activity with a career focus (packaging engineer) is perfect for Pi Day or any time! In this hands-on paper engineering and math challenge, students will be packaging engineers for the day as they determine the best arrangement for a set of circles in the various packages! This 2D STEM challenge is a scaled-down, paper version of what real packaging engineers must accomplish with 3D objects and products. This activity ties in well to Pi Day because the objects are all circles! In
2nd - 12th
Applied Math, Engineering
CCSS
4.MD.A.3
, 6.RP.A.1
, 6.RP.A.3
+4
First Day of School First Week of School Getting to Know You Ice Breaker Game
Are you looking for the perfect activity for the first week or the first day of school? Need a getting to know you activity that gets everyone engaged? Yes? Then download this BACK TO SCHOOL Getting to Know You Activity for Classroom Community! This no-prep game is perfect for a back-to-school or New Year team-building activity! These dice games will have your students sharing, learning about each other, and building classroom community. ➟ What's Included?1 Board Game focusing on fun question
6th - 9th
For All Subjects, Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies)
Punctuation Practice Commas Grammar Worksheets In a Series Offset Quotations ELA
Are your students unsure of comma rules? Do they struggle with forgetting commas or overusing them? These comma worksheets and punctuation practice activities give students a clear, structured way to learn the eight rules of commas while reinforcing grammar and writing skills. Perfect for grades 6–9, this resource includes a comma rules handout, practice worksheets, and answer keys so you can teach commas with confidence. The eight comma rules covered:Separate items in a seriesSeparate ad
6th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.2a
, L.7.2a
+2
Lamb to the Slaughter Roald Dahl Inferences Challenge - Pre-Reading Simulation
Build students’ inferencing skills and prepare for your reading of “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl with this group simulation. Students take on the role of the young detective arriving on the scene of Mr. Maloney’s death. They work text-by-text and make inferences in order to unlock the next level. Lamb to the Slaughter Pre-Reading:✅ Making Inferences ✅ Citing Textual Evidence ✅ Collaboration This pre-reading activity is based on the story "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl. Students
8th - 11th
English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
GRIT Gifted and Talented GATE Enrichment Logic Puzzles SEL Activities Worksheets
✨Grit & Growth Mindset Challenges: Build Resiliency Skills✨ Most growth mindset activities, posters, bulletin boards, coloring pages, positive affirmations or worksheets only discuss what Growth Mindset is or the Power of Yet... These fun Brain teasers & Logic Puzzles encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, GRIT, and a Growth Mindset allowing students to better understand and apply these theories by practicing them in the learning pit. Click Here to Read the Blog PostGRIT and Gro
4th - 12th
8th Grade Math Beginning of the Year Pre-Test for Intervention Review Assessment
8th Grade Math Back to School Pre-Test and Intervention Tool This 8th grade Math EDITABLE pretest / pre assessment activity provides a diagnostic test for the first day of 8th Grade Common Core Math! For easy intervention and data tracking, an excel document or pdf checklist is included to track student growth (and areas of weakness). This file covers the following topics:- Operations with Rational Numbers - Simplifying, Expanding, and Factoring Algebraic Expressions - Solving Equations - Graph
7th - 10th
Math
One-Pager Literary Analysis Project | Creative Final Assessment for Any Novel
Fiction One Pager Project – Secondary ELA Reading Response ActivityLooking for an engaging alternative to traditional book reports? This Fiction One Pager Project helps students demonstrate deep understanding of literature through visual creativity, literary analysis, and written response. This standards-aligned activity encourages students to analyze character development, theme, conflict, and important quotes while creating a meaningful visual representation of their reading. Perfect for:
6th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+13
The Crucible Close Reading Passages: Comprehension & Analysis for Each Act
These four close reading passages are an excellent tool for a Crucible unit. Each passage is carefully chosen and abridged to capture a key scene from the act, and the coinciding activity and prompt allow you to focus on key reading and comprehension skills: Puritan lifestyle, Elements of Drama, Conflict, and Mood. Included:PDF and digital versions for Google. Some suggested answers are included. This pack of exercises is included in my Complete Unit for The Crucible: Click HereBe the first
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+2
Sudoku Interactive Bulletin Board Classroom Decor
Do you need an interactive bulletin board that is sure to engage your students? What's in this product?Letters to make the title of the boardBlack numbers in polka dot circlesRed numbers in polka dot circles3x3 squares to use as a background10 Sudoku puzzles and Solutions to get you started [NEWLY ADDED!]I have included two different color numbers in the circles so it is easy to tell which numbers were originally given in the puzzle and which numbers are used to work on solving the puzzle. Th
6th - 9th
Math
Back to School Depth and Complexity Activities for Gifted or Regular Classrooms
🥳This Depth and Complexity Back to School low-prep set of activities will make back to school a time of learning and connection. You'll get 7 activities that are all ready to print and go! The activities actively teach Depth & Complexity thinking prompts while providing engaging learning experiences. If you teach gifted (or even if you don't), this is a must-have back-to-school resource. If you don't know the framework very well or have been wanting to use Depth & Complexity but weren't su
4th - 10th
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.7
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mats {For all subjects!}
These “Thinking Mats” present open-ended and engaging opportunities related to 11 “Thinking Tools” ( Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives) of critical thinking. They can be utilized with practically any subject and/or topic in a variety of learning settings (small group, pairs, whole group, independent, etc.). There are 11 double-sided “Thinking Mats”; one for
4th - 10th
For All Subjects
Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Creative Thinking Task Cards Word Links 128 Lateral Critical Thinking Puzzles
Use these 126 critical thinking cards to help your students gain fluency with lateral thinking. Similar to the board game, TriBonds, each card requires students to come up with one word that links the three words on each card together. For example, the words, “camp,” “place,” and “wild,” are linked by the word “fire.” These cards can be used by students from grade four all the way to adults (try them yourself!). WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:128 Task Cards (prints 6 to a page)Black-lineColorRecordi
2nd - 12th
Vocabulary
Pythagorean Theorem Project Pirate Treasure Hunt
Challenge your students to find the treasure by using Pythagorean Theorem to explore the pirate territory. Students follow a scenario of problems to find a treasure buried by Pythagoras. Student tested and approved.✔ Included in this resource:• Pirate treasure hunt scenario • Pirate map • Student directions and problems • Directions for extension for student-created treasure hunts • Answer key This resource is for teachers daring to try something new!Multiple ways to use:- Set up at a math
8th - 9th
Algebra, Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS
8.G.B.7
Also included in: Pythagorean Theorem Bundle for PreAlgebra or Geometry
Science Logic Puzzles for Middle School
This Science Logic Puzzles for Middle School product has 10 logic puzzles of varying difficulty and factual scientific information. They are great for Back to School days, and can be used for team building, fast finishers, after tests, for close reading or critical thinking exercises, for extra credit, or to fill in those odd schedule days like half days, sub plans, or when you need a fun break. Famous Women InventorsFamous Africa-American InventorsThe Mammals of AustraliaThe Highest Volcanoes
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Energy Drinks: A Monster-Sized Problem, Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage
This 16-page print and digital informational text lesson on the dangers surrounding energy drinks includes everything you need to build reading comprehension, text analysis, and critical thinking skills with real-world relevance. This ready-to-use resource combines structured close reading, differentiated prompts, and purposeful skill-building, all centered around a high-interest article about the health impacts of energy drink consumption. Student Experience:Students begin with optional attent
7th - 11th, Adult Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.10
+4
The Letter Project
I use this activity to help build student-teacher relationships in the first week of school! I give each student a sheet of notebook paper and go over this presentation with them. Then, each student writes you a letter using the prompts in the presentation. After (and this is most important), I write each student a letter back! Students love getting letters back and seeing that not only did you read what they took the time to tell you about themselves, but that you took them seriously and cared
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
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