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This vocabulary is differentiated for your entire class: mainstream, ELLs, low readers, and Special Ed. I have used similar materials in my classes for multiple years to meet the diverse needs of my students. My students have always done well on vocabulary tests, which is the result, I believe, of using these differentiated materials, using the vocabulary in class throughout the unit, and doing a Kahoot review before the tests. The PowerPoints and worksheets can be posted on your LMS for student

In the Internet Scavenger Hunt and Make an Infographic Project, students complete 2 different types of Internet searches, choose a topic from their search results, and create an infographic about that topic in Piktochart or Canva. Infographics are a great way to present information and students can use them for many classes. I created this project when I discovered that few of my students knew what infographics were and no one had ever made one. Most secondary students know how to search the I

This resource introduces students to basic data sorting in Excel. I've used Excel as a simple database for years. It doesn’t have the power of a real database but it’s much easier to learn and use and can be a useful tool for students. Witten directions and a screencast video are included to support all students. The step-by-step video will guide students through the activity, but it’s best if they have experience entering data, selecting data for formulas, making charts, and using the Fill Han

With this resource, students create 4 spreadsheets and learn to: Spreadsheet 1 (Dogs): Enter data, use Excel’s adjust column width feature, merge and center cells, and select an entire spreadsheet (SS). Spreadsheet 2 (Dogs to Adopt): Add additional spreadsheets to a workbook, use the Fill Handle to add formulas, format numbers as Currency, Decrease Decimals. Spreadsheet 3 (Shelter Adoptions): Make a pie chart with a legend, edit a chart title, add %s to a pie chart, add an image to a chart, la

The Publisher Travel Brochure Project is TRULY ready-to-use and differentiated for ALL students – mainstream, English Language Learners, Special Ed and low readers. With 3 different brochure examples, written directions, and step by step videos, all students are supported. Please note: Your students will need access to Microsoft Publisher software for this project. Students choose a foreign country, do Internet research to find the required information about the country, and create a brochure

In Make an Artist Flyer in Word, students create a flyer advertising a concert for their favorite artist or group. I started making flyers with my classes when I discovered that some students didn’t know what a flyer was! This is a fun activity most students will complete in one class. Included with this resource are written directions, 2 example flyers, an editable rubric, and a help video. Use this activity for early finishers, when you unexpectedly have some extra time in class, or as a grad

In the Block Business Cover Letter, students write a cover letter for a job or a college application. I like to include letters in my curriculum because many students have no experience writing a formal letter to someone they don’t know. Most don't know how to format an address or where to sign a letter. Even though students can apply online, many organizations still want a cover letter. If you teach middle or high school, many of your students will be writing a cover letter in the near future,

This spreadsheet vocabulary resource is differentiated so you can use it for every student in your class: mainstream, Special Ed, Beginner English Language Learners, and low readers. This resource includes: · Editable Spreadsheet Vocabulary PowerPoint & Student Study Guide · Vocabulary Practice Word Search · Vocabulary Practice Crossword Puzzle · 2 versions of Spreadsheet Vocabulary Test & Answer Key Differentiated ELL (or Low Literacy) materials: · ELL Vocabulary Study Guide · ELL Word S

In this resource, students learn to write addition, multiplication, and division formulas and to use AutoSum, Average, Max, and Min functions. Students download an Excel workbook and complete 5 spreadsheets, using the written directions and/or the video, depending upon their skills and needs. The first time I taught Excel, the county curriculum provided EVERY formula for the students. I was stunned by this! I've always found that students can easily learn to write formulas. If you're learning Ex

In this resource, students write a block business fan letter to a famous person without using letterhead. Writing the letter to someone they admire makes the assignment more real for students. Mailing the letters makes it even more motivational! This activity is differentiated so you can use it for EVERYONE in your classes, with example letters for mainstream students, beginner English Language Learners (ELLs), Spanish speakers, and low literacy students. The Fan Letter typically takes two cla

The Class Birthdays Spreadsheet & Color Columns Chart in Excel is a spread-sheet activity that my students enjoy. They create a spreadsheet and column chart and learn to change the color of individual columns and outline a chart. If you're in the classroom, you can do a quick class survey and students can use that data. If you're doing distance learning, use the birthday data that is provided in this resource. The videos support Beginner English Language Learners, Low Literacy and Special Ed

With the Throw a Party Spreadsheet and Chart activity, students receive a list of needed party supplies, shop for them at Walmart, and create a spreadsheet and a 3-D pie chart. Students will enjoy shopping online and choose their own food, drinks, party favors, and supplies for the party. This resource is differentiated so you can use it with every student in your class. Students should have some experience with Excel and know how to write formulas and create charts. The videos will walk stud

Holiday Candy Sales is a final Excel assessment, but can also be used as an assignment. Students create a spreadsheet, a column chart, and a line chart. They use the spreadsheet data and charts to answer 3 questions. Your students should have experience with Excel before attempting this activity. Like most of my resources, written directions, a screencast video, and a completed Example are included to support all students. The video is critical for student support. Use it for beginner English

With the Modified Block Thank You Letter, students write a semi formal letter thank you letter. Students are given examples of who they might write to: Someone who visited their school or class and spoke to studentsSomeone who gave the student an awardSomeone who helped the student and/or gave him/her some of their time, such as a teacher, coach, businessperson, etc.Someone who interviewed the student, probably for a position or a job This activity is differentiated so you can use it for EVERY

Few students come to my class with any spreadsheet experience. Mystery Images is a great introduction to Excel and working with cell ranges and Fill colors. It is differentiated to meet the needs of all students and includes written student directions, 2 student videos, and How to Use and example images for the teacher In these activities, students work with cell ranges and fill colors to create images. Students also learn to: copy and paste images in spreadsheets.add additional spreadsheets

In the Dinner Out Spreadsheet and Chart, students create a spreadsheet, write formulas, and make a bar chart. Each student selects a sit-down restaurant and researches the online restaurant menu for food choices and costs. Students have the option of making the chart bars different colors. Skills used in this activity include: Merge and center Format title and headingsEnter formulas Fill handleCurrency format How to select data that is NOT side by sideCreate a bar chart Add a chart and axes t

With the differentiated Make a Calendar in Word Using Tables, every student in your class can create a calendar in Microsoft Word. Students should have some prior experience working with tables and inserting images. This resource includes: Step-by-step written directions3 step-by-step videos: One to set up the calendar, and 2 videos for help with the different image optionsTwo example calendars that illustrate the different image optionsTwo calendar templates you can use to easily make Example

In Make a Line Chart & Format Time & Minutes in Excel, students create a two-line chart, format cells as Time and Minutes, and use a formula to convert time to total minutes. This activity is differentiated with written directions, a step-by-step video, and examples provide support for all students. There are 2 Excel Resource 9s for making line charts in my store. This is the more advanced line chart resource. You can use both Excel Resource 9s in your class; Use the Make 2 Line Charts first, f

Make a Mother's Day Card and Letter in Word is a fun activity you can use for all students. This activity is popular with students who enjoy creating and low income students, who may not have money to buy a card for mom. This activity is differentiated, with example letters for mainstream students, Spanish speakers, and low literacy learners. A card template, card examples, and a step-by- step video provide additional student support. Students can also draw a picture on the card front, instead o

In Make a Charity Flyer in Word, students create a flyer advertising a fundraising event. I started making flyers with my classes when I discovered that some of my students didn’t know what a flyer was! This is a fun activity most students will complete in one class. Included with this resource are written directions, an example flyer, an editable rubric, and 2 videos. Use this activity as a graded assignment, when you unexpectedly have some extra time in class, or for early finishers. Skills u