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Welcome to the magical world of learning with our "Harry Potter Text Evidence Scavenger Hunt"! Engage your students in an enchanting journey through the pages of J.K. Rowling's beloved series while honing their reading comprehension skills. This captivating resource offers 10 meticulously crafted cards adorned with captivating excerpts from the wizarding world, each accompanied by thought-provoking multiple-choice and a short answer question. Perfect for literature circles, independent study,

30-card Parts of Speech Ccavenger Hunt + a note-taking worksheetPerfect for any reading or ELA class. The quotes are from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The focus words are underlined and there is an accompanied worksheet for students to record their answers. Concepts Included:Adjectives Nouns Verbs Adverbs The perfect independent no-prep activity. Can be used to sub plans or as a fun review/practice for a grammar or parts of speech unit.

QAR (Question-Answer Relationship) Google Slides PresentationIt's perfect for a whole-class ELA skill or as a reading specialist for an intervention. 10 Slides introducing the reading comprehension strategy QAR and with a passage and questions to model. Also, check out my student handout that follows along with the slides! Question Answer Relationship (QAR) is a comprehension strategy that helps students understand the different types of questions. By learning the different types of questions an

10 Decodable Texts - CVC Words - Beginner ReadersThese reading passages are fully phonetic and can be used for intervention or phonics lessons. They only include one small image and provide the concepts covered on the bottom margin. These passages follow the Science of Reading and Wilson Reading System Step 1 and part of Step 2. Concept Sequence:CVC Words - short vowels Digraphs - wh, ch, sh, th, wh FLOSS rule or Bonus Letter Glued Sounds - an/am/all nk and ng - onk, ink, unk, ank, etc. Clos

Start the school year with a fun and creative Back to School self-portrait craft! This cut and paste self-portrait activity is perfect for elementary classrooms, morning work, art centers, or SEL lessons. Students design their own face by cutting out construction paper-style shapes for hair, eyes, mouth, glasses, and more—then glue them together to create a unique portrait. This self-portrait craft template helps students: Express their creativity and celebrate individuality Build fine mo

10 Decodable Texts - Words with Blends - Beginner ReadersThese reading passages are fully phonetic and can be used for intervention or phonics lessons. They only include one small image and provide the concepts covered on the bottom margin. These passages follow the Science of Reading and Wilson Reading System Step 1 and Step 2. Concept Sequence:Beginning Blends (separated into l blends, r blends, etc) End Blends 3 Letter Blends All Taught Blends Includes all prior concepts:CVC Words - short

This Question-Answer-Relationship Bundle is the perfect introductory lesson in the QAR Reading Comprehension strategy. Save by bundling the guided worksheet and the presentation.

Start the school year with a fun, meaningful project your students will love! This editable Google Slides™ Summer Break Scrapbook is the perfect back-to-school activity for building classroom community, practicing writing skills, and supporting SEL. Students simply type in their text, insert their photos, and add creative details—no prep required for teachers! This engaging activity allows students to reflect on their summer experiences while practicing key literacy and digital skills. With bu

Bundle Bell Ringer/Do Now Worksheet and Slides Presentation Product Description: Transform your ELA classroom with this comprehensive, no-prep Google Slides presentation! Perfect for middle and high school students, this 66-page resource is designed to engage students and enhance their language arts skills through a variety of interactive activities. What's Included: Do Now Slides: Kickstart your lessons with engaging warm-up activities that prepare students for the day's learning objectives. Wi

PREP FREE - Sub Plans - "Missing Teacher" Packet Unlock a thrilling adventure in your classroom with our comprehensive 10-page sub plan, "Missing Teacher." Designed to captivate students' imaginations and hone their critical thinking and inference skills, this fully customizable lesson plan transforms your absence into an engaging, educational experience. Include opportunities for teamwork, collaboration, and writing. 1. **Intriguing Storyline:** Students will embark on a mystery-solving journe

Close Reading Passages - Reading Strategies Informational Texts These close reading passages are great for no-prep sub plans or be used within ELA lessons. They have high-interest topics and can be used to strengthen students' close reading skills, metacognition, and reading comprehension. Details:There are 5 passages, each presented at two reading levels (grades 3-5 and 6-8) for a total of 10 passages. The informational text passages are a mix of high-interest, cross-curricular topics. The incl

Quarter 2 ELA Bell Ringer Google Slides Presentation for Middle/High School ELA classroom 11 Weeks - bell ringer activities for an entire quarter Check out my Quarter 1 Do Now slides. This resource goes with a Do Now Handout. Or see my bundle to get both at a discount! Product Description:Transform your ELA classroom with this comprehensive, no-prep Google Slides presentation! Perfect for middle and high school students, this 66-page resource is designed to engage students and enhance their lang

Mastering Dialogue in Narrative Writing - ELA Grammar Mini Lesson - Posters, Practice, Student Materials Help your students elevate their narrative writing with this comprehensive 7-page packet focused on **using dialogue effectively**! This ready-to-use resource includes engaging student materials, vibrant posters, and practice activities that make learning fun and accessible. Designed for middle school students, this packet breaks down the key elements of dialogue and offers step-by-step guid

Figurative Language Posters for ELA Classrooms – Ideal for Middle and High School Students!Elevate your classroom's learning environment with this set of 9 visually engaging figurative language posters. Designed specifically for middle and high school students, these posters break down various types of figurative language, making them easy to understand and relate to. Each poster features clear definitions and relatable examples that help students grasp the nuances of figurative language effecti

Engaging Grammar Posters for ELA Classrooms – Perfect for Middle and High School Students!Transform your classroom into a vibrant and interactive learning environment with this set of 18 meticulously designed grammar posters. Tailored specifically for middle and high school students, these posters present grammar rules and examples in a relatable and engaging manner. Each poster focuses on a different aspect of grammar, making complex concepts easy to understand and remember. --Covers essential

QAR (Question-Answer Relationship) WorksheetThis is the worksheet that goes along with my QAR Slides presentation. It includes a student worksheet, answer key, and a printable Harry Potter-themed cheat sheet. Also, check out the bundle to get both resources!Question Answer Relationship (QAR) is a comprehension strategy that helps students understand the different types of questions. By learning the different types of questions and how to find the answer, students can practice metacognitive hab

These multisyllabic word cards are perfect for use in a reading intervention or an English classroom alongside a phonics lesson. They follow the Science of Reading as well as Step 3 of the Wilson Reading System. This resource includes 6 pages of cards with the following concepts: -Closed Syllable (cactus/relish) -Compound Words -Schwa Bundle and save with my other concept word cards!

Holiday Creative Writing ProjectCan be used for Thanksgiving activities, Christmas activities, or just as a general creative writing project. Students will: Create a menu with a min. of 4 food/beverage itemInclude a title of their menuProvide an alliterative title for each item i.e. “Terrific Turkey”Use descriptive language to write about the item (min. of 3 sentences)Include a picture or illustration of the itemResource Includes: -Rubric -Title Page -Exemplar -Instructions Page

Engaging Grammar Posters for ELA Classrooms - BUNDLEParts of Speech, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Figurative Language Transform your classroom into a vibrant and interactive learning environment with this set of meticulously designed grammar posters. Tailored specifically for middle and high school students, these posters present grammar rules, parts of a speech, and figurative language with relatable examples. Each poster focuses on a different aspect of grammar, making complex concepts easy to

Dialogue Interactive Google Slides Presentation - ELA Grammar Lesson Direct Instruction & Practice Slides (Printable as Posters!) Description:Looking for an engaging way to teach and reinforce key concepts in your classroom? This ELA Google Slides Presentation offers both direct instruction and interactive practice slides designed to keep your students actively learning. Whether you're teaching in-person or remotely, this resource is flexible, easy to use, and can be customized to fit your nee