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Shark Tank/Dragon's Den Project Based Learning - Advertising Activity Loosely based on the popular TV shows Shark Tank, and Dragon's Den, students are challenged to identify a need and invent a solution. They must must also create a advertising plan and poster to sell their product idea. In my classroom, we turned this into a challenge and invited judges in to vote on the product ideas. Students really enjoyed the creativity of this assignment. Click here to visit my store!

Wonder - Novel Study: Complete Interactive Printable Unit This easy-to-use printable unit contains a variety of approaches to understand and evaluate RJ Palacio's novel. Included in this unit are: - Daily Reading Journal - Reading Group Expectations and Outline - Vocabulary - Venn diagram (Point of View) - Character Analysis - Creating a Story Strip - Random Acts of Kindness Project - Setting Activity - Self-Portrait Activity - Multiple Reading Strategies - Essay - Final Project Cli

The Pigman - Interactive Printable Workbook for Middle/Senior This 36 page printable includes everything you need teaching Zindel's much-loved The Pigman. This is easy to use, and students will be able to moved through much of it independently! Thought provoking questions are easy to translate into reading group or class discussions. Included: - Chapter Questions - Writing Prompts - Anticipation Guide - Test - Final Projects KEYWORDS: Novel Study, Reading, Activities, Reading Strategy, T

The Giver - Complete Unit - Reading Journal and Novel Study Activities This printable booklet contains activities to accompany students as they read The Giver. Contains framework for students to create reading journals to bring to collaborative discussion groups. Also, assignments such as a character sketch, writing an epilogue, designing a utopia, keeping a dictionary, and designing a map, will keep students interested and engaged! Click here to visit my store! Keywords: The Giver, Lowry, N

Famous Artists - Inquiry Research Project - Independent Printable WorkbookWant your students to try project-based learning? This printable workbook guides students through the steps for conducting research on a famous artist. This project provides students with flexible choices and opportunities. Students will:decide on an artistbrainstorm inquiry questionsfind resourcestake notes to answer sub-questionscreate an original productpresent their learning to class/small groupPlease visit my store!

This printable contains an easy-to-read list of various safety guidelines for the kitchen, as well as an assignment for students to pick one guideline and create a poster to display around you classroom. Suitable for middle or senior Foods or Home Ec classes,

In this short unit, students learn and practice the four different types of paragraphs: Expository, Persuasive, Descriptive, Narrative. They will pick one topic, and write about it four ways, which really gives them practice learning how they are different! Just print and hand out, this product includes descriptions, steps to write, and a rubric for each type of paragraph! Keywords: Printable, Expository, Persuasive, Descriptive, Narrative, Paragraph, Non-fiction, Writing, Rubric, Worksheet,

Author Study - Inquiry Based, Project Based Learning Activity Workbook In this printable workbook, students will research their favorite author after reading books by that author. This inquiry driven assignments gets the students to: - Research Information on the author and books - Write to the author - Write a story in the style of the author - Artistically respond to the author's work - Record sources - Present learning to the class Much of this assignment can be done independently! Stud

This 30 page reading journal is ready for students. It works well with class novels, guided reading, or independent reading. Each week, students choose a reading strategy, using one of the easy-to-use graphic organizers. After completing the strategy, they also reflect on their learning. Great for checking reading comprehension before, during, and after reading. Strategies Included: Timeline Graphic Organizer Venn Diagram Cluster Chart Character Predictions Story Strip Sensory Detail Chart V

First (Part A) you will be learning about techniques and elements of film. You will be watching two adaptations of the same story. During the viewing, you will need to take notes on each movie, as we will be writing a compare/contrast style essay test on the movies. Second, (Part B) you will be using the knowledge you learned in Part A, and you will be creating a storyboard or movie of your own. These movies or storyboards will be assessed for the techniques and elements (such as types of

This printable assignment contains easy-to-read information on how to measure various ingredients. Then, students are given an assignment where they are asked how they would measure different ingredients using proper measuring techniques.

Famous Inventors - Inquiry Research Project - Printable Independent WorkbookWant your students to try project-based learning? This printable workbook guides students through the steps for conducting research on a famous inventor. This project provides students with flexible choices and opportunities. Students will:decide on an inventorbrainstorm inquiry questionsfind resourcestake notes to answer sub-questionscreate an original productpresent their learning to class/small groupPlease visit my

This easy-to-use printable is scaled for kitchen lab groups of 4 - 5 students, and is ready in under an hour. This includes the recipe, directions, and self-reflection and assessment.

Team Building and Icebreaker Activities for the Classroom This printable contains 17 different team building and icebreaker activities that you can do in your middle or high school classroom. Kids love these activities, and they help develop a positive environment and build relationships. It also comes with a reflection page, so that kids can debrief after the activity.

The Ultimate Printable Activity Package for the Beginning of the Year! This printable package contains: - All About Me Collage - Partner Venn Diagrams - Responsibility T-Chart - 6-Word Memoirs - Letter to Student Template - Classroom Routines - Student Survey - Partner Interviews - Student Search - Writing Assessment The key to a great year is a strong start. Set up the begging of the year with this excellent assortment of activities great for grade 5 and up! Interesting and engaging

This interactive Memory Book is a really great tool for students to reflect on their educational careers. The printable workbook allows students to work in a self-directed way. It contains 20 options of activities, set up in a way that teachers could assign specific assignments, or allow students to complete them all. Students will complete options such as: - Writing about their culture - Writing about their families - Creating a bucket list - Reflecting on memories from elementary and

This printable contains various activities for students as they read through A Christmas Carol. Activities include creating a dictionary, a timeline, a character sketch, and a larger writing assignment. Ready to just print out and enjoy! Keywords: Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, Christmas, Dickens, Activities, Printable, Workbook, Holiday.