Theme & Scheme
Waller, Texas, United States
About the store
Hi! My name is Sam Edwards and I am a language arts middle school teacher in Texas! I recently relocated from 8th grade down to 6th and reinvigorated my passion for all things theme-based, creative, fun, and challenging! I am looking forward to sharing my ideas with my teacher friends!
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Easter Fun Writing- Peep It Real!
Incorporate a fun character card and choice writing activity for Peeps & include the yummy treat for students!
4th - 7th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
Theme Activity: What the Heart Learns!
Using Scholastic's fiction piece, "In the Game," this theme gallery walk combined with text evidence support activity is ready to print & go! Great high-interest text and multi-layered activity!
5th - 7th
Reading, Writing
Summary Heartbeat Activity
Using Scholastic's fiction piece, "In the Game," students will review and practice the skill of summary by completing a 5 heartbeat summary. This is ready to print & go!
5th - 7th
Reading, Writing
Point of View & Author's Purpose: Heart Check!
Using Scholastic's fiction piece "In the Game," students will complete a multi-step point of view and author's purpose activity- ready to go! Includes handout and pdf of text for quick implementation!
5th - 7th
Reading, Writing
Argument for Banana Ball
High interest Argumentative text and graphic organizer!
6th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Argument Task Cards- Bug Phobia Edition
Task cards centered around a creepy, crunchy, and controversial themed week.
6th
Reading, Reading Strategies
Speak Up! Argument Activity
This is a great SCOPE sports article with a claim writing activity to follow- perfect for sports loving 6th graders!
6th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Silent Debate Topics Gallery Walk
Great resource for introducing argument to middle schoolers!
6th - 7th
Reading, Writing
Evidence Sort using Drama
This is an evidence sort for a unit themed "Discovering Your Voice," in which students will read the readers' theatre play "The Poison Sky" and complete the sort.
6th - 7th
Reading, Reading Strategies
Setting Influence in Drama
This is a setting influence SCR prompt page to accompany the Drama, "Girl. Fighter. Hero." The drama included critical thinking questions. Ready to go to put in front of kiddos!
4th - 7th
Reading, Writing
I Have, Who Has? Drama & Fiction Vocabulary Looping Game
Great baseball themed looping vocabulary game for drama & fiction elements!
5th - 7th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
Sift the Dust Informational Text Activity using "The Dust Bowl"
Text & evidence sort activity for an informational text activity.
5th - 6th
Informational Text
Informational Text Choice Board
This can be used with any informational text!
5th - 7th
Informational Text, Reading, Reading Strategies
Pizza Time Main Idea Graphic Organizer
This was a fun pizza themed graphic organizer to teach and practice main idea!
2nd - 7th
Other (ELA), Reading, Reading Strategies
TEKS
LA.6.5.G
Setting Influence Chart
This setting influence chart can be used with any fiction text!
5th - 8th
Other (ELA), Reading, Reading Strategies
TEKS
LA.6.5.F
, LA.6.7.D
Take Flight! Informational Text Activity
Using the text resource "Wright Brothers: Air Pioneers," students will complete the sketch note and then engage in an epic paper airplane flying contest!
4th - 6th
Informational Text, Reading, Reading Strategies
TEKS
LA.6.5.H
, LA.6.5.G
Pass the Football- Vocabulary Activity
This can be used as a During or After Reading Activity to get kids discussing vocabulary words!
3rd - 8th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
TEKS
LA.6.2.B
, LA.6.1.A
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About the store
Experience
Hi! My name is Sam Edwards and I am a language arts middle school teacher in Texas! I recently relocated from 8th grade down to 6th and reinvigorated my passion for all things theme-based, creative, fun, and challenging! I am looking forward to sharing my ideas with my teacher friends!
Teaching style
I'm currently in my immersive, theme-based, let's make learning fun and hands on again era while I try to engage my 6th grades and instill a love for learning and literature!
Awards & shining teacher moments
I'm here for the students and every day I get to hang with kiddos is a shining moment for me!
My own education history
Texas A&M University- WHOOP!
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