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These resources can be bound into a student information book, or printed as individual handouts. Topics covered included how to keep a binder organized, organization tips for at home and school, being prepared for school and study, why we procrastinate & strategies to avoid procrastination, study tips, note taking strategies, and tips on how to pay attention in class. There are three self assessments that can be used before or after these handouts where students reflect on how they behave as

This product contains a variety of exercises to introduce the concept of bias to students. Starting with the definition of the terms bias, perspective, fact, and opinion, students then participate in a class exercise brainstorming facts and opinions before moving onto a Fact vs. Opinion Cut & Paste Activity. They then become bias detectives deciding if statements are biased or not on the Bias Detective Worksheet. Activity #1 has students exploring newspaper articles to explore bias, and fil

In this activity students read three sample articles that have been written from different perspectives surrounding the construction of a new community landfill (perspective of editorial writer, company, and city council). They fill out an interpretation sheet for each one and see how each author presents a slightly different perspective. They then answer a series of questions about/comparing all three articles. Contents: -Teaching Suggestions -3 Sample articles written with bias -Article Inte

The following products are included in this bundle. The 5W's of a Newspaper Article: Student Activity, Handout, and Classroom Posters This product introduces students to the concept of the 5W's, Who, What, Where, When, and Why. They gain valuable skills to apply when reading newspaper articles through both a group and individual activity. Also included are the 5W's in a poster format for classroom display. Individual Activity: students get handout introducing the 5W’s and then read and u

These sentence activities are a fun way for students to develop their descriptive writing skills. Students are given a sentence which they rewrite. They are given a word bank of words for each sentence that they might find helpful when they do this, however they also use words that they personally know and want to use. In the handout ‘how do I expand a sentence?’ students learn some strategies for rewriting a sentence with more descriptive language. In the introduction handout they learn that

"Today I went to Jack's birthday party. It was fun." Teachers everywhere recognize this type of writing. After assigning a writing prompt or diary entry they are faced with sentence after sentence of 'good, fun, bad, a lot,' and other 'really, really, really' boring and generic word choices. Though this is obviously fine at certain levels and for certain students, for writing to evolve it is important to encourage colourful and descriptive word choices. This product helps to introduce students t

This product is a series of 5 worksheets walking students through the stages of writing a newspaper article. They start by brainstorming two possible topics they might want to write about, they move on the planning the 5W's of their article as well as the details and other information they will include, they then fill out a rough draft to edit. There is also a blank template for the writing of a good copy and space for a drawing or photo. Contents: -Brainstorming -Planning: The 5W’s -Planning

A variety of writing activities to use for Remembrance Day. Students read the poem In Flanders Fields, and answer reflection questions about how it makes them feel, what line they think is the most powerful, and why this poem is read on Remembrance Day. Brainstorming additional words to add to the Remembrance Day Word Bank students write a thank you letter to a veteran, fallen soldier, or peacekeeper. There is a choice of either a 'Thank You' or 'Peace' poppy writing activity, where students f

This three page handout contains brief description and example of what a shape poem is, and two practice exercises for students to try writing their own shape poem. This product can also be purchased as part of my Poetry Bundle: Introduction to Diamante, Haiku, and Shape Poems If you have any questions about this product please do not hesitate to contact me through the Q&A section. -Elizabeth

This package is a bundle of the following products: Introduction to Haiku This product introduces haiku poems, the syllable structure used to write them, a section where students think about the number of syllables in words and try writing their own haiku poem, as well as a worksheet where students rewrite incorrect haikus, and a fun group activity to support and practice student knowledge of the haiku line and syllable pattern. Table Of Contents -Cover Page -Introduction To Haiku -Haiku Wo

In this fun creative writing activity students create an alien species and their planet as they follow the instructions of 'Commander Rian' and follow the prompts of the tablet and laboratory pages. They will consider adaptation as they design the physical traits of their alien, and will practice writing summaries in the ‘Final Report’ page. There are four extension writing prompts included that can be pasted into notebooks to allow students to use the character they have created in different

In this package you receive a slideshow lesson exploring the wetland biome. Key subjects and terms touched upon within it focus on defining wetlands overall, different types of wetland such as bogs, swamps, marshes, fens and the water profiles associated with each, what a watershed is, common plants and animals found within wetlands, benefits of wetlands, and risks facing wetlands. To go with the slideshow lesson I have included a fill in the blanks worksheet that students fill in to stay eng

In this activity students research Canada (you can choose to use the internet or conduct research using library or textbook resources) and fill out a graphic organizer for each of the provinces and territories. Students discover information about the provincial/territorial flag, flower, capital city, population, natural features, and fun facts. You can choose to bind the sheets into a booklet or use them individually. They act as great jumping off points for further research assignments. I hav

This product includes three products: Area & Perimeter Word Wall, Perimeter Bundle, and Area Bundle. To buy each product individually you would spend $7.50, by buying as a package you are saving $2.50 -over 30% off! Perimeter Bundle Contents Cover Page Table Of Contents Welcome Page & Terms Of Use Teaching Guide: Perimeter Lesson Supplement Perimeter Lesson Supplement Perimeter Lesson Supplement- Color Teaching Guide: Opening Worksheet Opening Worksheet Opening Worksheet Answer Key Teachin

In this fun Christmas bias activity students read three articles from the 'Northern News'. Each article has been written by a different elf (reporter Brian Bell, factory worker Pete Mint, and chocolate artist Chuck O'Latte), and has a different perspective on the contentious news of whether the Christmas Preparation Factory should make more peppermints or chocolates this year. Students become Bias Detectives to determine the facts and opinions in each article, and the perspective and potential b

Take a trip to Canada with your students! Use these materials in your Canadian unit study. Perfect to use as a supplement with resource books and videos. Contents -Teaching guide/mini-unit ideas -Four reading passages: learn about Ottawa (parliament, Rideau Canal), Iqaluit (aurora borealis, making of Nunavut), Halifax (Pier 21), and Drumheller (Royal Tyrell Museum, badlands). -Natural resources activity: students read about the natural resources of each province and color a map of Canada

The goal of these lesson ideas is that students will be able to write about their opinion of a topic and support their point of view. Contents Cover Page Activities Goal/Description x2 Fact & Opinion Handout/Worksheet: Students understand what a fact and opinion is so that they can properly pick an opinion to write about. The brainstorm facts & opinions about spiders to reinforce the difference. Opinion Brainstorming Worksheet: Students practice forming and communicating opinions with “I

Character Analysis Detective's Notebook: Students are detectives assigned to do a character analysis. Their job is to collect information about a character in their detective's notebooks and make a report predicting what the character's next move will be. Through the creation of this fun detective's notebook, students: *Write a physical description of a character *Map character relationships *Write about a character's personality traits *Explain how certain events made the character feel

This lesson is a series of handouts explaining both synonym and antonym diamante poems and guiding students through the brainstorming process of creating their own. If you have any questions about this product please do not hesitate to contact me through the Q&A section. -Elizabeth Looking for more? Buy as a bundle and save --> Poetry Bundle . Connect with me! ✎ Blog ✄ Pinterest ✔ Facebook ✉ Twitter

This product contains four different items. The first is a worksheet where students write their predictions for a story in a crystal ball, this can also be cut out and used on a bulletin board as a display. The second is a sheet of writing strips, which can be distributed to students at different parts during a story to respond to the prompt "I predict...". There is a foldable note "when can I predict?", which outlines what students can make predictions about before, during, and after reading. F