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This is the activity sheet and graphic organizer for a Classroom Casino. This a great activity where students get an opportunity to display what they've learned about Theoretical and Experimental Probability. Students really get the opportunity to use their probability knowledge in an authentic learning experience. My kids had a great time with their casino. I provided the games hosts with "money" and invited two other classes who each had money to spend. Afterwards, students are prompted to w

These lesson plans and activities provided the framework for students to analyze songs for the powerful messages that are contained within the lyrics. As the students work in groups to analyze a variety of song lyrics, they will also be practicing the use of a variety of "Monitoring Comprehension" reading strategies (class anchor included). As well, students will have the opportunity to self and peer evaluate their participation and contribution during the group work stage using the attached eva

This Poetry Analysis Writing Guides provides students with a variety of critical thinking questions to guide students through a critical analysis of a poem. In addition a number of extension activities are provided to give students a variety of ways to show what they know. An assessment checklist is also provided in order to support our students with achieving their success! Created by Ryan Richards Copyright © 2013 Ryan Richards All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single cl

Critical Thinking is the Key! This is a guide I created for students to support their writing of a "Critical Response." This guide prompts students with general critical thinking questions and success criteria for a critical writing response. I have also updated this file with a critical response feedback sheet that has a checklist and rubric so students can receive descriptive feedback from you. Created by Ryan Richards Copyright © 2013 Ryan Richards All rights reserved by author. Permission

This anchor is great for a word wall or for student notebooks. Students are prompted with questions to help them think critically when analyzing media. Created by Ryan Richards Copyright © 2013 Ryan Richards All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.

This reading response anchor would make a great anchor chart for a language wall or a supportive anchor in student language books. This can lead to more detailed and critically thought out reading response. Created by Ryan Richards Copyright © 2013 Ryan Richards All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.

This document is a student anchor sheet of persuasive techniques that can be used in oral speech or writing.