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A complete characterization lesson — present the S.T.E.A.L. slides as-is, or customize them in Canva — plus Cornell notes, a build-a-character activity, and S.T.E.A.L. posters, all with answer keys and Google Classroom ready.Unlock the power of direct and indirect characterization with this dynamic lesson and activity set, perfect for advanced middle school and high school students. Using the S.T.E.A.L. acronym (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks), students will master the fi

Transform your lessons on persuasive techniques with this comprehensive and engaging set of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos Task Cards! These versatile and editable task cards are perfect for middle and high school classrooms, offering students hands-on practice with real-life ads, famous speeches and product reviews. What’s Included:40 Task Cards: Covering multiple activity types, including Real-Life Ad Analysis, Speech/Quote Evaluation and Product ReviewsEditable Templates: Fully customizable with a

This UNIQUE "vintage-ish bunting" is full of personality! There isn't a classroom that this artistic display won't enhance! Hang the "passport letters" (4.7 inches x 5.6 inches) from a string (using tape, glue, staples, or even clothespins) to create a fun message that you can place student work below. The bunting can also be used as bulletin board letters. If you'd like larger bunting "Passport letters" - print the same file on 11 x 17 inch paper (same proportions)! This file includes: 21 {

Bring The Giver to Life with Engaging Pre-Reading Activities!Get your students excited for Lois Lowry’s The Giver with this thoughtfully crafted resource! Designed to spark curiosity, foster critical thinking, and encourage collaboration, these activities are perfect for setting the stage before diving into the novel. Whether you’re kicking off your unit or need a go-to resource for a variety of teaching scenarios, this product has you covered. What’s Inside:Tea Party Activity: Students explore

Two unique pre-reading activities to use before reading "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant! Pique students' interest and spark critical thinking at the same time! Activities are aligned with multiple CCSS standards and are very interactive! I use this activities to get students thinking critically about the story or novel we are reading by having them predict what is coming next - and even add a friendly competition component to the activity. This product comes with a thorough "How to" guide

Ready to amp up the excitement for Shirley Jackson's classic, " The Lottery," like never before? Dive into a world where predictions and collaboration bring stories to life, making your classroom buzz with anticipation and engagement! Why Settle for Less? Unleash the power of prediction with two versatile pre-reading activities that work wonders not just with "The Lottery" but any text – yes, even those info-packed ones! Get ready to see your students' curiosity skyrocket. Resource Goal: St

Whoa! After this becoming one of my best-selling resources, I finally gave it a much-needed face lift! All of the amazing feedback you read below is based on the original product... so that means it's just THAT MUCH BETTER! This is a great CHRISTMAS-inspired lesson and activity to use if you are trying to teach your persuasive techniques to your students for the FIRST time or to use as a REVIEW of ETHOS, PATHOS and LOGOS (i.e. persuasive writing techniques)!! Pssst....You might want to check th

Tired of teaching "plot" the same old way? Have you never taught "plot" before? Grab your students’ attention by taking them on a ROLLER COASTER ride through the elements of plot. This lesson and the accompanying activities use a unique\“roller coaster” analogy to help students master the sequential elements of plot found in literature! Take a PEEK at this BRAND NEW "ELA Task Card MEGA BUNDLE"... This “Plot Bundle” includes: - Comprehensive lesson (PREZI presentation) - 2 engaging “task” act

Need an all-in-one ELA resource that saves time, engages students, and meets Common Core standards? This MEGA BUNDLE includes 14 must-have task card sets covering reading comprehension, writing, argumentation, vocabulary, career readiness, and seasonal literacy activities—all designed for middle and high school ELA teachers. Perfect for bell ringers, stations, test prep, and skill-building, these low-prep, high-engagement activities will transform your classroom and help students master

I just UPDATED the product with answer sheets that were missing. The bundle is complete as described in description :) Don't let the classroom FUN fizzle as the school year comes to an end! There are PLENTY of ways to keep your students ENGAGED until the FINAL BELL RINGS FOR SUMMER!! I'm offering three of my best-selling "End of the Year" activities at a discounted price for a limited time! These can also be easily adapted/used THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR! What's Included? 1. UNIQUE End of Ye

This is an original Prezi presentation that introduces students to the most common characteristics of dystopian societies and teaches students how to cite evidence within a text to prove that a story is set in a dystopian society (using pre-assigned symbols and an explicit step by step process). Visit my Ms. G's Room 30 Blog for more tips, tricks and resources that can further enhance the magic that happens in your classroom on a daily basis! The Prezi presentation guides the teacher and stud

Students will create a new “Instagram” account and attempt to show their classmates as MUCH as they can about themselves. Here’s the kicker… You can only create 4 posts in your attempt to achieve this goal! Think this is cool? Check out this MEGA value: Back to School BUNDLE: 4 Engaging Activities for Middle and High School Students You might also like this... 21 Literature Circle TASK CARDS- Gone Instagram Style -Engaging, Interactive 33 Back to School TASK CARDS - "Instagram Style" Acti

Engage your students with 40 thoughtfully designed task cards centered on Lois Lowry's The Giver. These activities encourage critical thinking and in-depth analysis while aligning seamlessly with Common Core standards. Perfect for individual, group, or station work, each task is designed to take just 5-7 minutes, making them ideal for a variety of classroom settings. Product Highlights:Standards-Aligned Tasks: Covers key ELA standards for Reading Literature (RL), Language (L), Speaking and Lis

Two unique pre-reading activities to use before reading "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe! Pique students' interest and spark critical thinking at the same time! Activities are aligned with multiple CCSS standards and are very interactive! I use these activities to get students thinking critically about the story or novel we are reading by having them predict what is coming next - and even add a friendly competition component to the activity. This product comes with a thorough "How

Vintage or travel Themed Grade 9-12 ELA Common Core State Standards AND "I can..." Posters This is a bundle of my TWO best-selling products! Every ELA standard and "I can.." statement for grades 9-12!!! Need JUST 9-10 or 11-12 ELA standards ? 9th-10th Grade ELA Common Core Posters - Vintage or Travel Theme 11th-12th Grade ELA Common Core Posters - Vintage or Travel Theme This file includes over 280+ MINI (6.25 inches x 2.25 inches) ELA CCSS posters. There is a poster for each STANDARD withi

This acitivity allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and mastery of symbolism and the characteristics of dystopian societies by creating a Found Poem from an excerpt of "The Giver". This is an awesome, creative activity to use if your class is reading "The Giver." The structure of the lesson and the learning outcomes can also be applied to any novel or piece of text that you would like your students to create a Found Poem on. This particular activity builds on students' knowledge of

Use these UNIQUE and RIGOROUS context clues task cards in an endless amount of ways with your 6th-12th grade students! They are also great for the "independent practice" portion of a "context clues" lesson or for reviewing the skills needed to determine the meaning of unknown words. Take a PEEK at this BRAND NEW "ELA Task Card MEGA BUNDLE"... because these task cards are a part of it! On each card, students will use the context clues within the sentence to determine the meaning of the BOLD w

Take back your valuable TIME and SANITY by having your students submit written assignments, performance tasks and many other types of assignments using GOOGLE DRIVE and GOOGLE DOCS. This EXTREMELY clear and detailed guide will walk any student through the process of logging into their Google Drive account, creating/sharing a Google Doc and even formatting the document in alignment with MLA formatting rules. A SCREENSHOT OF WHAT EACH STEP LOOKS LIKE IS INCLUDED IN EVERY STEP THROUGHOUT THE GU

Use John Steinbeck's classic "Of Mice and Men" to teach direct and indirect characterization in an engaging way. This lesson and activity bundle was designed for middle (advanced) and high school students. This lesson uses the "STEAL" acronym to help students remember the five unique methods of indirect characterization. Students will discover the strategies authors use to develop characters within literature. This bundle will successfully move to students to a point where they can begin analy

This VERY bundle of lessons, resources and activities that I've created over the past few years in hopes of meeting ALL of my 7th, 8th and 9th grade students' academic needs when they show up on the first day of school. I found that even when I have felt that I'm at the top of my "organizational game", chaos can knock and pull me out of the classroom at a moment's notice, which inevitably has my struggling to throw something together for the substitute.