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Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Discussion Guide

Use these enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.

Subjects:

Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Reading and Literature

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30 Fun Activities For Teaching Writing At Home Themed Packet

Teaching kids how to write can be difficult in the best of circumstances. It can be hard. It can be frustrating. It…

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Language Arts and Writing

Writing

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Getting To Know Your Classmates Scoot

In this scoot, students move around the room asking each other get-to-know-you questions. To promote listening skills,…

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Writing

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Popular Music Research Form

Extra credit project for the lesson Musical Roots.

Subjects:

Music

Writing Research Papers

Musical Groups

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An activity to support students to share how they are feeling the first day of school

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First Day of School Thoughts

Use this First Day of School activity to get to know your students and learn more about what they are excited about and…

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Writing

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Student Writing Inventory

This resource is a worksheet for students to fill out so that you as the teacher can get some insight into how they feel…

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Writing

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The Case of the Missing Crown Activity

Connect creative writing and physical science with this printable activity. Students use their knowledge of density,…

Subjects:

Density

Scientific Method

Creative Writing

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What's in the News? Sub Kit (Grades 7-8)

Use this substitute teacher kit for grades 7-8 that helps teach grammar by having students use a newspaper.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Grammar

Creative Writing

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A Letter To Next Year's Students

Use this end-of-the-year assignment to support students to reflect on their experience in their classroom. Students will…

Subjects:

Writing

Letter-Writing Lessons & Tips

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Make Your Progress Visible

Use this end-of-the-year activity to support students to reflect on the progress that they have made this school year.…

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Writing

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Homesick: My Own Story

Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.

Subjects:

Literature

Literary Biographies

Immigration

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Extinct, Endangered, and Threatened Animals Activity

Using reference materials, students will research the habitats of extinct, endangered, and threatened animals listed in…

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Earth Science

Oil Spills &amp

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Be a Peacemaker

Explain what it means to be a peacemaker. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a story about gun safety and accident…

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The Gorp's Gift: Gun Safety Resources for Teachers

Books

Literature

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Creative Writing Printables Slideshow

These prompts and activities will help improve your students' writing skills while unleashing their imagination! All of…

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Test Prep Strategies and Practice for Students

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Test Prep Strategies, Tools, and Practice Questions

Help set your students up for academic success with this packet of test-taking tips, test preparation strategies, and…

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Mathematicians

Reading

Writing

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Exploring the World of Warriors – Teacher's Guide

Explore the characters, themes, setting, and writing tools in the Warrior series through the activities in this…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Fantasy Fiction

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Make Note of This

Use this sheet to help students format answers to who, what, when, where, and how questions.

Subjects:

Writing

Journalism

Language Arts and Writing

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a template for writing thank you letters

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Volunteer Letter Template

End the year by thanking those adults who have helped your class during the school year. Give each student the name of a…

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Writing

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Back to School Jokes Icebreaker and Writing Activity

Useful as either an individual or group activity, this icebreaker activity packet includes: 24 corny "back to school"…

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Writing

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The Pen Is Mightier

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the ballpoint pen.

Subjects:

Inventions

Penmanship

Language Arts and Writing

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All About the Typewriter

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the typewriter.

Subjects:

Inventions

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Planetary Features

Students work in groups to research features of the planets of the solar system and present their findings to the class.

Subjects:

Planets

Writing Research Papers

Space and Astronomy

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National Handwriting Day

Here are some interesting facts and fun activities to celebrate National Handwriting Day.

Subjects:

Penmanship

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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