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Quibble - Complete Sentence vs. Fragment (Middle School Language Arts Game)
Quibble: Complete Sentence vs. Fragment : the quick-play card game that helps students master complete sentences vs. fragments. CONSIDER THIS: Many students struggle to understand the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment. Research suggests that giving students a series of phrases with no punctuation or capitalization - some of which are complete sentences and some of which are fragments - and ask them to determine which phrases fall into the correct category, can help them deve
5th - 8th
Writing
Interactive Summary Templates Bundle
Unlock the ultimate summarizing toolkit with the Interactive Summary Template Bundle! Perfect for transforming any text into clear, concise summaries, this bundle includes three specialized templates for narrative, informational/explanatory, and argumentative texts. Whether your students are diving into stories, dissecting information, or debating points, this bundle has them covered in style. Whatâs Inside:Three Summary Templates:Narrative Text Template: Capture the essence of any story.Informa
5th - 8th
English Language Arts
Argumentative Summary Templates
Ready to turn debates into dazzling summaries? Introducing the Interactive Argumentative Text Summary Template! Whether your students are dissecting heated debates or persuasive essays, this resource transforms complex arguments into clear, concise summaries. Whatâs Inside:PowerPoint Presentation: An interactive format where students can easily select text boxes and fill in the blanks directly on their devices.Printable PDF Template: Perfect for those who love the feel of pen on paper, this vers
5th - 8th
English Language Arts
Also included in:Â Interactive Summary Templates Bundle
The Harvest Cycle Wheel | FREE Worksheet | Esperanza Rising
Feel the heartbeat of the land beneath your feet.This â¨FREE resource ⨠gives you one of the most powerful tools to complete your Esperanza Rising Novel Study â and it's completely free! What Is the Harvest Cycle Wheel?Every chapter in Esperanza Rising is named after a crop. Pam MuĂąoz Ryan didn't choose those crops randomly. As students read, they use the Harvest Cycle Wheel to track two things simultaneously: the chapter's crop and Esperanza's emotional state. By the final chapter, they have so
4th - 8th
Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.3
Quibble - Point-of-View Edition (Middle School Language Arts Game)
Quibble: Point-of-View Edition: the quick-play card game that helps students master first, second, and third person point of view⌠with a twist! This edition even includes a Challenge Mode featuring third person limited vs. omniscient, so your students can level up their skills. How to Play:Students take turns pulling a card from a pile.They read the sentence and identify the point of view.If they answer correctly, they keep the card. If they're wrong, back it goes in the pile!But watch out... i
5th - 8th
Library Skills
Quibble - Similes, Metaphors, & Personification Edition (Language Arts Game)
Meet Quibble: Similes, Metaphors, and Personification Editionâthe game that takes three of the most common types of figurative language and makes it so easy, itâs almost unfair. How to Play:Students take turns pulling a card from a pile.They read the sentence and identify the type of figurative language (simile, metaphor, and personification).If they answer correctly, they keep the card. If they're wrong, back it goes in the pile!But watch out... if they pull a Quibble card, they have to retur
5th - 8th
Other (ELA)
Informational/Explanatory Summary Templates
Ready to turn information overload into crystal-clear summaries? Meet this Interactive Informational/Explanatory Text Summary Template! Whether your students are navigating complex articles or detailed explanations, this resource is their new best friend in mastering the art of summarizing. Whatâs Inside:PowerPoint Presentation: An interactive format where students can easily select text boxes and fill in the blanks right on their devices. It's summarizing made simple and engaging!Printable PDF
5th - 8th
English Language Arts
Also included in:Â Interactive Summary Templates Bundle
Find Someone Who . . . (Back-to-School Icebreaker)
Find Someone Who: English/Language Arts Icebreaker for the New School Year!Kick off your school year with a fun and interactive ice breaker designed for English/Language Arts classrooms! This "Find Someone Who" activity gets students mingling and learning more about each other through engaging, reading-related prompts. Key Features:Interactive Ice Breaker: Students navigate the classroom to find classmates who match the prompts related to reading preferences, favorite authors, and literary exper
5th - 8th
Narrative Summary Templates
This resource transforms summarizing narrative texts into an interactive experience. Available in two convenient formatsâPowerPoint for digital fill-in-the-blanks and PDF for hands-on creativityâthis template makes capturing the essence of a story a breeze for students. What's Inside:PowerPoint Presentation: Students can select text boxes and fill in the blanks right on their devices, making summarizing as simple as point, click, and type.Printable PDF Template: Perfect for classrooms that pref
5th - 8th
English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
Also included in:Â Interactive Summary Templates Bundle
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Your to-do list may be never ending, but lesson planning doesn't have to be. That's why I help teachers turn complicated curriculum into meaningful learning -- because you deserve to be everyone's favorite ELA teacher â
Hey There! I'm Levi: the instructional designer, educator, and creative vision behind The Back2Back Class. I'm dedicated to making resources for the Language Arts classroom that are easy to implement, fun to teach, and inspire this generation of learners.
Ready to try it? Explore the shop now!
My own education history
B.S. in Secondary English Education (Kansas State University)
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