The Explorers Classroom

It can sometimes be hard to remember to point out all the wonderful things our students do. This positive behavior points system can be a valuable way for students to know that we recognize their good work, their helpful actions, or their positive addition to the classroom. Students are split into teams, pods, levels, or periods to compete and earn the most stars against all of their challengers. They earn stars through successfully collaborating with other group members, turning in all of thei

All of my story element lessons in one place. Use the combination of these lessons to teach all of the story elements and get your students ready for any book you are reading this year. Each lesson is interactive and customizable to your preference and includes the following: - Character Notes and Activity - Conflict Notes and Activity - Setting Notes and Activity - Plot Notes and Activity - Theme Notes and Activity - Story Elements Choice Board BONUS - Story Elements Quiz

This character assignment provides notes to students about the basics of characters and characterization as well as an interactive activity where students create a descriptive writing piece about a character they know or create. Students will love hearing about their peers' characters and love the chance to make their own. Perfect for grades 5-8. Assignment includes: - Notes on characters - An example of the student activity - Student assignment page

This plot assignment provides notes to students about the basics of plot and Freytag's Pyramid as well as an interactive activity where students breakdown their favorite movies into the parts of the plot. Students will love incorporating their favorite movies into class. Perfect for grades 5-8. Assignment includes: - Notes on plot - An example of the student activity - Student assignment form (editable)

This conflict assignment provides notes to students about the basics of conflict as well as an activity where students analyze a video for the different types of conflict present in the scene. Perfect for grades 5-8. Assignment includes: - Notes on conflict - Student assignment page

This theme assignment provides notes to students about the basics of theme as well as an activity where students analyze a video for the different themes present in the scene. Perfect for grades 5-8. Assignment includes: - Notes on theme - Student assignment page

An addition to my Star Jar Positive Behavior Support to keep even kids distance learning wanting to do well. It can sometimes be hard to remember to point out all the wonderful things our students do. This positive behavior points system can be a valuable way for students to know that we recognize their good work, their helpful actions, or their positive addition to the classroom. Students are split into teams, pods, levels, or periods to compete and earn the most stars against all of their ch

This setting assignment provides notes to students about the basics of setting as well as an interactive activity where students choose an online image or video to create a descriptive writing piece that classmates are able to examine and infer the visual. Perfect for grades 5-8. Assignment includes: - Notes on setting - An example of the student activity - Student assignment page

Give your students a chance to work on the skills they need to with this differentiated choice board. This activity provides students with an assortment of videos, worksheets, and practice quizzes to check their comprehension of the five story elements. Allow your students a chance to explore and see what they can learn!

What a good way to get to know your students! This lesson has students decorate their very own digital locker and let their teachers learn more about themselves through their decorations and writing. Connects with CCSS W 6.1 A and W 6.1 B.