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Bring deeper engagement and critical thinking to your study of Red Scarf Girl with this unique extension activity that supports Amplify's 7th grade curriculum! This resource bridges historical context with literary analysis, offering students a compelling look at stamp collecting in China—a key symbol in Ji-Li Jiang’s memoir. Students will first read a high-interest informational article about the cultural and historical background of stamp collecting in China.Then, test comprehension and cl

Use this tool to help students see their progress over time with mastery of each Texas state standard for 7th grade ELAR. *Includes READING and WRITING *Feel free to change the colors to whatever works for you!

Bring powerful conversations about entrepreneurship, resilience, and systemic barriers into your classroom with this ready-to-use viewing guide for PBS’s Boss: The Black Experience.This thoughtfully designed handout helps students actively engage with the documentary while building critical thinking, historical analysis, and discussion skills. Perfect for grades 6–12! What’s Included: Space for student notes and evidence-based responses Discussion-ready prompts for whole-class or small group

Bring depth and engagement to your ELA classroom with this close reading activity for “I Am Offering This Poem” by Jimmy Santiago Baca. Designed for middle school students, this resource guides learners through meaningful analysis of the poem’s themes, figurative language, and message of love and generosity. This activity also includes an optional paired text connection to O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi,” helping students explore how both authors portray selfless love and the value of non-mate

Help your English I students own their learning with these student-friendly, editable data trackers aligned to the English I TEKS! Designed with clarity and growth in mind, this tracker allows students to visually monitor their progress by coloring in boxes to reflect mastery over time. Whether you're using them for goal setting, progress monitoring, or end-of-unit reflection, these trackers are a powerful tool to make learning visible and meaningful. What’s Included: Editable, printable dat

Kick off the new year with intention and creativity! This engaging one-pager activity empowers students in grades 6-12 to reflect on their goals and aspirations for 2025 in a fun and meaningful way. With a sneaker-themed design, students can personalize their sheet by coloring a sneaker illustration that represents their style and individuality. Alongside their artwork, students will set clear goals and intentions for the new year, writing down personal, academic, or extracurricular aspirations

Bring a little Shakespearean romance (and mischief!) to your classroom with this Valentine’s Day writing activity inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream! In this engaging and creative exercise, students will step into the shoes of a character from the play and craft a Valentine’s Day card from one character to another. This resource includes a planning sheet to guide students through their writing process, ensuring their message aligns with the character’s personality, motivations, and relati

Bring your classroom book clubs to life with this Digital Book Club Slides resource—perfect for engaging students in meaningful discussions while building their reading comprehension and collaboration skills! This resource includes 4 unique sets of editable slides—one for each week of your book club cycle. Each week, students are assigned a different role to deepen their understanding of the text from multiple perspectives. The roles include: Word Wizard – Unpack powerful vocabulary and autho

"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson is a great text that you can use to teach tone and mood. In this presentation, you will find a ready-to-go lesson that allows students to conduct a close reading and reflect on how the mood of "The Lottery" changes as the plot progresses.

Practice writing expository essays using this prompt. Pairs well with "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs.

Write an essay explaining whether or not money can buy happiness. Print and go with this essay packet! This is perfect for homework or in-class timed writings. This prompt was created for use in 7th grade, but can be easily adapted for high school.

This packet is perfect for STAAR prep. It can be used as homework or as an in-class timed writing assignment. Write an expository essay about the importance of getting to know someone before forming an opinion about them.