Raining Resources

These resources are awesome to use when using the Amplify curriculum! They allow for teachers to get off the Amplify hub, and help students be more engaged in the lessons. In this folder, there are 1)interactive slides, 2) background information and discussion questions, and 3) character development resources. My students loved doing these PearDecks with activities embedded in them. Hope you enjoy!

This is a Google Doc that goes through each step of an argumentative essay. Not only does it go through each paragraph (introduction, three body paragraphs, counterclaim and conclusion), but included is each individual sentence type for those paragraphs. For example, in the introduction is goes over the hook, bridge/ background information, and the thesis. For each body paragraph, it follows closely the steps of R.A.C.E. (restate, answer, cite text evidence, and explain). This is an easy format

Do you teach ELA? Do you ever teach narrative writing, or read any narrative texts? Novel studies your jam? Are you looking for a fun, highly engaging activity for your students to do? Tired of having your students do the same types of activities when reading - plot map, character worksheet, book report, etc? With this book report template and project, students will pick a character from the book. Then, they customize their character’s cellphone. They will create call logs, text message threads

This is a Google Doc that goes through each step of an argumentative essay. Not only does it go through each paragraph (introduction, three body paragraphs, counterclaim and conclusion), but included is each individual sentence type for those paragraphs. For example, in the introduction is goes over the hook, bridge/ background information, and the thesis. For each body paragraph, it follows closely the steps of R.A.C.E. (restate, answer, cite text evidence, and explain). This is an easy format

This folder contains: 1) A Google Slides presentation that is set up for students to be able to look through different books in verse and pick one to read. I find giving my students choice and autonomy goes over very well. Students immediately get into their book, because they actually got to choose a book that they liked! All books that are on this choice board can also easily be found in PDF versions online. 2) A Google Document that acted as a guide for students while they read. The documen

Reading Comprehension PacketGive this to your students on day one of starting the unit. It has a place for them to write their notes, answer their questions, and do all activities that you will ask them to do. Pages 1 & 2 are modified notes, and 3 & 4 are for gen ed students to take their notes.  Daily Agenda Slides and Weekly Schedules These are slides to present to your students. Each day they are given their instructions, and any additional information that they would need. Additionally,

Are you reading "The Outsiders" with your students? This "Outsiders" Unit is an entire Google Drive folder with 19 resources that are ready for you to use with your students TODAY! Included is/ are: - Background Information - Anticipation Activity/ Questions - Formative assessments (every four chapters) - Modified formative assessments - Interactive slides exploring themes of "The Outsiders" - Writing Workshop packet and slides - Reflection questions - Character map guidelines, examples

Do you teach writing? Are you looking for inexpensive resources to not only help your students write a 5-paragraph essay, but also revise their own work? The "Argumentative Writing- Graphic Organizer, Rubric, Edits & Revision" is a Google Drive Folder with all the resources you need! The Graphic Organizer: his is a Google Doc that goes through each step of an argumentative essay. Not only does it go through each paragraph (introduction, three body paragraphs, counterclaim and conclusion), but

Are you looking for a creative way to have your students analyze the characters of a story? And, to look at how they change throughout the course of the story? The "Character Map & Analysis Template, Guidelines Checklist, and Rubric" is a Google Drive folder that has everything you need in order for your students to do just that! It is also super easy for you, as the teacher, to implement. Your prep would include adding two pieces of information onto the guidelines, and then assigning it to st

This resource is a Google Drive folder containing the following resources: 1. Introduction slides about author's purpose, including information on bias, fact vs. opinion, and modes of persuasion. Students will be introduced to all major vocabulary and concepts that they need to know in order to understand author's purpose. 2. Example and Review Slides for author's purpose, bias, fact vs. opinion, and modes of persuasion. This allows you, as the teacher, to go through and check-in with your stu

Google SlidesThis resource has a number of fun and engaging activities for students! Students who get to explore a variety of topics relating to Chinese culture. It gives students a lot of context and information to help them better understand the story of the "Red Scarf Girl". It also asks students questions about the story throughout these slides. My students had a blast with this activity, and I hope that your students do as well! Worksheet This worksheet asks students a series of questions t

This product is a Google Document that includes step-by-step instructions for your students to brainstorm their argumentative essay topic. Included: - A choice board with fun topics (that are meant to be highly engaging) - A video leading students through the brainstorming process - A graphic organizer, helping them decide which stance to take on an issue - A place to decide on what thesis would be AND what their three strongest reasons would be - Modified options for students (links included)

Have you, or will you, teach poetry this year? Well, this Google Drive folder is the perfect way to start each class time! Students will be asked to do a series of activities each day; each activity correlates with one of their learning focuses for these slides. Learning Focuses: - Figurative Language - Poetry - Adjectives, Adverbs, and interjections - Punctuation If you like these slides/ bell ringers, also check out the the "Bell Ringers for Secondary ELA ("The Lottery") - Projection Slide

Are you looking for an activity for your students to do that is high engagement, and gets them utilizing skills that align with the state standards? Well, the "Murder Mystery Crime Solving Game" is perfect for you! You will get everything you need to have your students play the game and solve the murder of Mr. Pepperwood. This will only take you two minutes to prep for. Almost everything has been done for you! The answer might shock you! It was Mr. Timothy because he wanted revenge for his pare

Do you teach ELA? Are you looking for engaging and standards-driven bell ringers/ bell work? The Bell Ringers for Secondary ELA ("The Lottery")- Projection Slides & Packet are amazing resources to use! These slides are perfectly crafted to get students reading an engaging story, while practicing skills and applying content knowledge that they need to master at the secondary level. Your students will be reading "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. They will be focusing on the writing rules of ca

Are you a Middle School or High School Teacher? Do you like cross-curricular activities that you can do with your students? Are you looking for a fun and engaging lesson for on/ around Valentine's Day? Well, LOOK NO FURTHER! This resource is a Google Slides presentation that you can assign to your students. In this presentation there are several activities that you can have them do. They will be asked to take a stance on a Valentine's Day topic, read a few articles, explore a few websites, watc

"The Outsiders": Writing Workshop This product is a Google Slides presentation. This product includes: - Reflection Questions -Discussion Questions - Writing Prompts - Slides containing common errors and good writing examples - Explicit instructions for students - Timers (for pacing) - Contemplation questions to help struggling writers - R.A.C.E. paragraph resources - Slides containing check-ins for understanding - Rubric Information (for if you wanted students to score themselves, or i

Are you looking for a fun, age appropriate, activity for your Middle School or High School classrooms? Well, look no further. The St. Patrick's Day Activity - Mysteries in History: The Potato Famine slides align with secondary standards in both ELA and Social Studies. Students will be reading scholarly sources, watching credible videos, analyzing primary sources, making a claim, and using evidence to support their claim. As someone who loves to do fun, engaging lessons, but also knows the pressu

This product is a Google Document that includes step-by-step instructions for your students to brainstorm their argumentative essay topic. Included: - A choice board with topics that are scholarly, but not controversial. - A video leading students through the brainstorming process - A graphic organizer, helping them decide which stance to take on an issue - A place to decide on what thesis would be AND what their three strongest reasons would be - Modified options for students (links included

Use this resource to give your Middle School or High School students something fun todo for Read Across America Week! Students will be exposed to multiple different genres, and plotlines. They will be given a variety that they need to explore, and they we be given the choice of what books sound good to them. As a teacher, all you need to do is... 1. Print off page 1 and 2 for each student. 2. Post the remaining slides for the students to access. This will only take five minutes, your student