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Punctuation with Purpose: A Full-Semester Grammar & Style Unit
Are your students using punctuation—or just guessing? This comprehensive punctuation unit goes beyond rules and worksheets to teach students what really matters: how punctuation shapes meaning, clarity, and style. What Makes This Resource Different?Instead of teaching punctuation as isolated grammar rules, this unit focuses on purposeful writing choices: Why a writer chooses a period vs. a semicolonHow punctuation controls tone, rhythm, and emphasisStudents don’t just fix sentences—they cra
9th - 12th
Grammar, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.3
IB PYP Exhibition Rubric - International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Programme
Use this rubric at the beginning of the exhibition process to help learners identify expectations. It could also be used to reflect on and assess learning at the end of the exhibition. It is also included in the PYP Student Exhibition Workbook available here on TpT.
5th - 6th
For All Subjects
Also included in: Exhibition Support Bundle - IB PYP - Digital Workbooks - Teacher Guides
AP Biology Lab Report Guide
The 3 documents AP Biology Report Guide, Writing an Abstract, and Abstract Rubric work together to help teachers establish and maintain high expectations by providing students with a clear, consistent framework for scientific writing rooted in Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER). The AP Biology Report Guide sets the foundation by outlining the structure and expectations of a formal lab report, guiding students to make precise claims, support them with relevant and accurate data, and explain their
9th - 12th
Biology
AP Lang Annotation Desk Cards | Rhetorical Analysis, Argument & Synthesis
Your students don't know what to annotate. So they annotate nothing — or they highlight everything and call it done.These desk cards solve that problem before you even hand out the passage. Each card gives students a concrete, essay-type-specific annotation system for all three AP Lang essay types — rhetorical analysis, argument, and synthesis — on one quarter-sheet card that sits on their desk while they read. No more "what am I supposed to be looking for?" No more passive highlighting. Student
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.9-10.6
, RI.9-10.8
, RI.11-12.6
+6
Also included in: AP Lang Annotation Bundle | Desk Cards + Bookmarks | Print & Go
Analysis--Judicial Term Limits
Ready-to-use source analysis packet gives students everything they need to explore one of the most relevant constitutional controversies today. Designed with AP-level expectations in mind, this resource strengthens skills in argumentation, document analysis, and evidence-based writing. Federalist No. 78 (Hamilton) – Key excerpts Judicial tenure clause from Article III of the U.S. Constitution Modern legal scholarship evaluating life tenure Bipartisan think-tank excerpts (Brookings, Cato, etc
9th - 12th
Government
Egg Drop STEM Workbook Bundle – Engineering Journal | Grades 3–8 Editable
Need flexible, editable worksheets to support your Egg Drop engineering challenge? This bundle includes both upper elementary (3–5) and middle school (6–8) versions of the Student Engineering Workbook in fully editable format, allowing you to adapt language, expectations, and scaffolding to fit your classroom. Designed for teachers who want differentiation and customization without starting from scratch. What’s Included Grades 3–5 Editable Workbook Guided engineering planning pages Structured r
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
"Savages" - Irony in American Lit: Ben Franklin Annotations, Questions, Writing
Remarks Concerning the Savages of North America by Benjamin Franklin is excellent for teaching irony—especially verbal irony and satire. Here’s why: Franklin flips the scriptHe uses the term “savages” ironically to critique European (especially colonial American) assumptions about Indigenous peoples. The title sets up expectations of a Eurocentric, derogatory view, but Franklin proceeds to highlight the dignity, hospitality, and wisdom of Native Americans—often in contrast to the supposed
8th - 12th
Close Reading, Native Americans, U.S. History
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.3
, RL.11-12.4
+2
Also included in: Founding Fathers: Ben Franklin - Socratic, Rhetorical Analysis & Prompts
Mini Lesson Scoring Rubric | Student-Led Presentation Project Rubric
Mini Lesson Scoring Rubric | Student-Led Presentation Project Rubric is a clear, easy-to-use assessment tool for grading student-created mini lessons and group presentations. This rubric is designed for projects where student teams are assigned a topic or section of notes and must create an in-depth lesson to teach the class. It helps teachers assess both content knowledge and presentation quality while giving students clear expectations for success. This rubric evaluates: Title/topic of pres
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (ELA), Other (Math), Other (Social Studies)
AP Bio Essentials: Scientific Method & Statistics (PPT and Guided Notes)
Save time with this ready-to-teach bundle—includes editable PowerPoint, student-guided notes, and scaffolded practice problems aligned to AP Biology Skills 1.C, 4.A, and 5.C.This ready-to-use PowerPoint and student guided notes bundle is perfect for introducing or reviewing the Scientific Method and essential statistics skills in AP Biology. Designed by a current AP Biology teacher, this resource aligns with the College Board's expectations and includes scaffolded examples, printable guided not
9th - 12th
Biology
Physical Education MYP PHE Teamwork in Sports Planning for Game Play
A Google Document student resource to compliment the MYP PHE Teamwork in Sports Unit. Use this resource to have your students create their teamwork plans, plan for game play during class, and record their plan as a team. Resource can be used as an introduction to each sport and help students organize their teams throughout the unit (should be used at least three times, each time the sport and team changes). Includes expectations for Criterion A and Criterion C. Check out the MYP PHE Teamwork in
7th - 10th
Physical Education
Also included in: Physical Education - IB MYP PHE Teamwork in Sports Unit Bundle
AP Psychology · Unit 4, Topic 4.3: Social Norms, Roles, and Social Influence
Bring social psychology to life with this engaging, AP-aligned lesson on how social norms, social roles, and social influence shape human behavior. Students investigate why people conform, obey authority, and adjust their behavior in different social situations while applying key concepts from AP Psychology Unit 4, Topic 4.3. The lesson emphasizes critical thinking, evidence analysis, and real-world application rather than simple memorization.Students will explore:• Social norms and their influe
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Psychology
Post-Essay Reflection for Synthesis Writing: AP Language and Composition
Product Description:This lesson is a comprehensive, ready-to-use digital resource designed to guide students through the process of crafting a clear and effective written response to a prompt, and then reflect on their writing process. The packet provides structured support, helping writers deepen their self-awareness and strengthen their writing habits. Key Features include: A step-by-step prompt that asks students to respond to an assignment (designed to fit into a single class period or home
8th - 12th
Writing, Writing-Essays
Heart of Darkness Discussion Questions
Deepen your students’ understanding of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness with this critical thinking discussion questions assignment, perfect for AP Literature, Honors British Literature, or advanced high school ELA classes. This resource challenges students to analyze major themes, symbols, and character development while engaging with complex literary questions through evidence-based writing. ✅ What’s Included: 7 thought-provoking literary analysis discussion questions A structured writin
11th - 12th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.2
, RL.11-12.3
+3
Also included in: Heart of Darkness Bundle
AP Psychology, Unit 2, Topic 2.1: Introduction to Perception
AP Psychology Unit 2, Topic 2.1: Introduction to Perception 2025 CED Aligned | Engaging AP Psych Lesson + Activities + AP Practice Make perception unforgettable with this highly engaging AP Psychology lesson built specifically for the 2025 CED! Students don’t just learn perception concepts; they experience them through illusions, analysis tasks, real-world applications, discussion, and AP-style practice. This ready-to-teach lesson helps students master challenging cognition concepts while keepin
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Psychology
Imperialism Primary Source Analysis | Jules Ferry & Wilfred Blunt | CER. Writing
Help students think critically about imperialism through the analysis of two contrasting historical perspectives. In this engaging source analysis activity, students examine excerpts from French Prime Minister Jules Ferry and British writer Wilfred Scawen Blunt to explore competing viewpoints on European imperialism during the late nineteenth century. Students analyze point of view, purpose, historical significance, and the role of racist ideologies in imperial expansion before constructing a Cl
9th - 12th
World History
CCSS
RH.9-10.1
, RH.9-10.2
, RH.9-10.6
+3
Discovery Lesson | Inverse Operations & One-Step Equations | Student-Led
Make math make sense with this student-led discovery lesson! Build deep conceptual understanding of inverse operations using triangular fact families & interactive slides- accessible for learners of all levels! Ditch the "I do, you do" and ignite critical thinking with this student-led discovery lesson focused on inverse operations and solving one-step equations through the power of triangular fact families! This high-engagement, concept-first resource is inspired by Building Thinking C
5th - 9th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.EE.B.5
, 7.EE.B.4a
, 8.EE.C.7a
+1
Also included in: Discovery Lessons Bundle | One-Step & Two-Step Equations | Student-Led
Victorian Valentine’s Cards | 1800's Romance, Mass Culture | Digital & Printable
Explore Victorian Valentine’s cards through the lens of the Industrial Revolution, postal reform, and changing ideas of romantic love in this engaging, standards-aligned history lesson. This Victorian Era lesson plan uses primary-source imagery and critical thinking questions to help students analyze how social progress and new institutions reshaped personal relationships in the 19th century. During the Victorian Age, Valentine’s cards became a mass-produced cultural phenomenon—made possible by
7th - 12th
Art History, European History, U.S. History
Victorian Prose Analysis for AP Lit: 5 Passages, Prompts & FRQ Planning Tools
Help your AP Lit students master the prose analysis FRQ with this ready-to-use, no-prep unit focused on Victorian literature passages! This resource includes five AP-style prose analysis prompts, each paired with a full-length excerpt from classic 19th-century novels, along with essential writing support materials to guide your students from annotation to polished literary analysis. Perfect for timed writing practice, skill workshops, or literary era integration, this targeted resource will sa
11th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+9
Also included in: AP Lit FRQ 2 Literary Eras Bundle: 25 Prompts + Essay Planning Tools
5w1h Model UN poster
This is a wonderful poster that explains all the necessary information about model UN. It informs the students of what is expected of them in terms of dates, place, time. You can amend it as needed. The image that is shown is merely a cover, but there is a small part of the thumbnail.
5th - 8th
Government
Community Problem-Solving Project Toolkit (Printable + Digital Templates + App)
Help students practice real-world problem-solving with a structured, kid-friendly project flow they can use in any subject. This toolkit guides learners through a simple process: Notice a community or classroom problem Ask questions and gather information Discuss respectfully using sentence starters Plan a solution with clear steps and roles Reflect on what worked and what to improve Perfect for building literacy, collaboration, SEL, and critical thinking without requiring a full PBL train
K - 12th
Applied Math, Civics, Reading Strategies
Reconstruction Era Perspective Roles- Engaging Simulation (google slides)
🏛️ Reconstruction Era Simulation | Role-Playing Activity | 8th Grade U.S. History Bring the Reconstruction Era to life with this highly engaging, student-centered simulation! In this interactive activity, students take on historical roles from the Reconstruction period and must make decisions based on their assigned perspective and point of view. As scenarios unfold, students earn or lose points depending on the choices they make—always through the lens of their role. This simulation enco
6th - 11th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.3
, RH.6-8.1
+2
Also included in: Reconstruction Era BUNDLE -Historical Thinking Skills-Source Analysis
Decision-making - The US and the death camps in World War II
Transform your classroom into the Oval Office in 1944. Move beyond the textbook and challenge your students with one of the most difficult moral dilemmas of World War II. In this high-stakes simulation, students analyze declassified intelligence, examine aerial reconnaissance photos, and step into the roles of historical figures to answer the haunting question: Could the United States have done more to stop the Holocaust?The scenario: It is late 1944. Intelligence has confirmed the existence of
7th - 12th
U.S. History, World History
The Missouri Compromise: Complete U.S. History Lesson Bundle (1820 Sectionalism)
Dive deep into the sectional conflict over slavery and political power with this comprehensive, interactive lesson on the Missouri Compromise of 1820. This bundle combines close reading, collaborative discussion, mapping, and thesis writing to help students understand the complexity of balancing North-South interests in early America. What’s Included: ✅ Editable PowerPoint covering background & context ✅ Document-based reading analysis with student annotations ✅ Harkness-style discussion que
9th - 12th
Black History, U.S. History
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