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Great for the beginning of the school year or the beginning of a poetry unit! Students will love writing a creative poem about themselves. No prep required, just print or assign electronically and go. This 3 page activity contains: - 1 poem with questions to analyze the structure - a template for students to write or type their own poem using the same structure This assignment can be completed electronically on a google doc, or you can print it out for students.

A full three day lesson for your students to practice their narrative writing! 10 EDITABLE google slides include: - directions for a 300-word narrative writing assignment - potential topic ideas - notes about conflict, plot, and first person narration - tips for writing a good narrative No prep required! You just may want to change out my example topic to one of your own ideas. The students love to learn more about you ◡̈ Suggested Timeline: Day 1 - review directions, note slides, and students b

This is perfect as a daily/weekly warm-up activity or brain break in an ELA or Special Education classroom. It is fun while also helping the students work on spelling and critical thinking. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups. These 80 google slides contain: - 40 different, engaging word categories. Each category has three commonly known words for students to unscramble - All answers are also included NO prep required. Just go ahead and project this on a board/screen to

This printable PDF worksheet contains 3 three minute rounds of Scattergories with student directions and suggested letter choices for the teacher. No prep required! The rounds are not editable, but you can choose to use your own letters for each round instead of my suggestions. This activity can be used multiple times with different letters for each round. Perfect for team building or a fun brain break! This can be used in any grade.

This is perfect as a daily warm-up activity or brain break in an ELA or Special Education classroom. It is fun while also helping the students work on spelling and critical thinking. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups. These 20 google slides contain: - 10 different, engaging word categories. Each category has three commonly known words for students to unscramble - All answers are also included NO prep required. Just go ahead and project this on a board/screen to your cl

These printable, editable posters can be used alongside fake "money" rewards in a classroom behavior system. Prize prices include $50, $100, and $250 (prices are not editable). Specific reward choices are editable.

Fill in the blank questions that follow along with Season 1, Episode 1 of the six-part National Geographic series "Welcome to Earth" starring Will Smith. The documentary is available on Disney+. This EDITABLE google doc includes: - Word for word episode questions that go all the way up until the end of the episode - Time stamps before each question to help students stay on track - Answer key Episode Run Time: 35 minutes Release Date: December 8, 2021 Great to leave for a substitute! ***NOTE: Alt

These fully editable google slides contain 5 fun games for your class to play! Great for a classroom reward, brain break, or class building. Each slide contains the game directions and how to win. Games include: - Mummy Wrap - Item Pass - Snowflake Relay - Assembly Line - Charades (includes 14 charade ideas) All you need to play these games are rolls of toilet paper, an object for students to pass, and blank paper!