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Perfect for Grade 8 History- NEW Ontario Curriculum. Students work in groups to research either a person or Black settlement and compile a presentation based on the guiding questions. Suggested topics are given, but can be adapted. Full project outline, including an example script and slideshow, and history and oral communication rubric.

Perfect for MLL learners! Students learn to use adjectives in sentences. This is great for guided learning or independent practice. Students really enjoy finding pictures to match the sentences they created. 40 slides in total!

This is a perfect introduction to using citations. Teach students to use citations using an online citation tool. There is a lesson on how and why to use citations, a scaffolded practice lesson, followed by an independent research task. Students research any topic of their choosing to practice their writing and use of citations. There is also a modified version of the project for MLL and IEP learners.

Help your MLL students master classroom communication with this interactive resource that teaches the difference between what teachers say and what they actually mean! This complete Google Slides presentation and printable matching card activity are perfect for promoting classroom participation, listening comprehension, and understanding classroom expectations. This resource is ideal for newcomer students, ESL learners, and multilingual classrooms to help students feel more confident nav

Perfect summative project for Unit 2 of Grade 8 Geography! Students are given a scenario in which they need to compare the quality of life between two different countries. They use quality of life indicators to draw conclusions about the access to medical care, education, and economic opportunities. Teachers can decide how to give students their two countries. I like to have numerical lists of developing and developed countries and have students blindly pick a number. Included: Project outline a

Empower your MLL students to actively participate in class with this versatile classroom phrase handout! This resource includes basic classroom phrases, space for students to write the phrases in their native language, and translations in 10 different languages—including Arabic, Persian, Korean, Urdu, and more. Perfect for multilingual classrooms, this printable handout is a valuable tool for helping students feel confident and supported as they navigate classroom expectations in a language

Use this to easily keep track of your students' progress through their essay. Mark off if they have completed steps, if you've provided them feedback along the process, and if you have approved their work. You can post a 'viewer only' version to Google classroom so the students can also monitor their progress. Easily adapted to meet your needs.

These are thematic questions that are a great introduction before reading The Outsiders. They are presented in a way where all students are engaged in small group discussion, which then turns into whole group discussion. Groups continue to change and are randomised to allow for a dynamic collaboration. It can be adapted for any topic and is a great way to liven up regular conversations.

Help your students build essential social and academic skills with these two simple, visual slideshows on Classroom Participation and Collaboration! Perfect for young learners, special education students, and newcomers to the country, these slides are designed with simple words, clear pictures, and easy-to-follow phrases to teach your students how to participate in class and collaborate effectively. Whether you're working with primary grades, ESL students, or students with special needs, t

Help your MLL students understand when and how to use casual vs. formal language in the classroom! This printable handout and brief practice worksheet are perfect for teaching common classroom phrases and how to shift between informal and formal speech. Whether your students are working on classroom participation, asking for help, or just navigating everyday interactions, this resource gives them the language tools they need to succeed! ✨ What’s Included: Casual vs. Formal Language Handout A c

Use these as slides, or print them as posters. Introduce a new word each week. 42 weeks of words! Each slide contains a student friendly definition, a picture representation, list of synonyms, and uses the word in the sentence. Words are colour-coded by nouns, adjectives, and verbs. The slideshow contains template slides so you can create your own as well.

Students practice writing in various points of view by creating multiple comic strips. Each comic strip will be narrated in one of the points of views (First Person, Third Person Limited, Third Person Omniscient, or Third Person Objective). Includes project outline and rubric, and comic strip orgranizers.

This choiceboard contains everything you need for your reading program throughout the year. There are 6 activities in total, which focus on media, writing, or strictly reading comprehension. I have students complete 3 activities over the course of the year and they must choose one activity from each category. Adapt your expectations to your program. The choiceboard outlines the expectation for each task, and includes the rubrics for the task. The entire choice board is hyperlinked. Go to presen

Students watch a monologue and critique it. Students may find their own, or use the provided ones. Perfect for introducing monologues, or as a final product for students who do not like to present. Rubric included.

Students choose a song and identify and explain the figurative language within in. The document includes project instructions, and example, and a modified version for IEP or MLL students who struggle with the concept of figurative thinking.

Use this creative writing task to consolidate the vocabulary you used/taught throughout the year. I use it in conjunction with my words of the week. I use this at the end of the school year as a fun way to keep the students engaged. Edit your expectations on how many words to include. The document includes the project outline, and rubric.

Perfect for a poetry unit, or a unit on symbolism. Two different activities where students think about symbolism relating to their life. They use poem outlines to turn their symbols into a poem. Bonus: includes an assignment where students choose a poem and turn it into a poster. Rubric included.

Students create one script, and present it twice, in two different ways. This allows students focus on elements of voice, and body language, and how these elements impact understanding and interpretation of lines. Students complete a reflection activity identifying the vocal elements used. Contains: Instructions, short example, rubric, and reflection page.

Independent or small group Drama Project. After watching a play (of their, or teaching choosing), students critque it and justify their opinions. Students focus on actor performance and technical elements such as lighting and sound. Adaptable for critiquing monologues, movies, short films, and more. Good alternative for students who do not want to perform.

A digital reading response journal for students to collect their thoughts and respond to their independent reading. Helps guide predictions, connections, character analysis, and forming opinions about their reading. Also promotes writing skills through paragraphs and organization of thoughts. Use and adapt to fit your program. Document also includes many student samples for students to analyse, evaluate, and use to guide their own work.