Words & Worlds Workshop

Are your middle schoolers missing the "inside joke"? Is there a knowledge gap in cultural and literary references? This is a quick set of lessons to introduce the main categories, give 15 quick examples, and have an activity for each day with modern examples. Originally designed for 30-40 minutes of class.

Perfect for a year-end activity, a brain break following testing, or a last-minute sub plan for the right sub. Initially designed for a 45-minute class period. You need one d20 and one d6 dice for each group, or use Google's "Roll Dice" online. And, other than dice, you need paper and a pencil. Each group is going on a road trip! They start with 50 sanity points. They must choose their vehicle. Each adds or subtracts from their sanity points at certain times. They go through 6 rounds or scena

Designed for middle school. Can be tweaked for any subject. Add a writing piece, math piece, or geography/natural resources piece as well. Slides are all ready to go. All you have to do is set a timer and keep score. (This was initially designed for a 45-minute class.) Your class becomes the Executive Council of New Horizons. They are divided into five special interest groups: Power & Grid, Green Guard, City Hall, Industrial Union, and Youth Voice. They must face 3 ecological challenges and deba

Your students become forensic historians as they uncover who the real St. Patrick was! Middle schoolers will use their natural skepticism and love for "true crime" to complete this 30-minute investigation.

Want to observe Valentine's Day in a way that's relevant to middle schoolers? Focus on the mystery behind the story! This is a 30-minute activity to start a conversation about how Valentine's Day started and changed up until the current day.

Want to recognize Valentine's Day but do it in a way middle schoolers find interesting? This simple printable will have you ready for a 30-minute game/lesson in no time.

Student bookmarks that summarize 12 questions a reader can ask to develop the "movie" in their head when reading a text. Print onto cardstock, trim, and you're ready to go.