ELA/Writing

Do you want more no-prep reading passages? This is a non-fiction reading passage for middle school or high school that includes critical thinking questions about the history of Pancake Tuesday. As I create reading passage sets, I make sure...

These 42 unique Pragmatic Scenarios for Middle & High School can be used in a multiple of ways: hand them out as task cards, use the 6-block form and have students answer six at stations; pose them as discussion questions in small or large groups-...

These 28 task cards each have an AP style- question stem that your students can use with any piece of literature or nonfiction reading. Use these cards to help students write their own questions and answer their peers questions. Great practice for the...

The ACE writing strategy helps writers focus on Answering the question in their claim, Citing examples form the text and Explaining the examples they picked. This package includes two posters (one written as statements and one as questions), two half...

This product includes a graphic organizer (found in the previews) in which students are responsible for researching a current events article or topic. This activity is designed to be completed in groups of 3-5. Instructions for grouping is included with...

SOURCE ANALYSIS CHART / HANDOUT I created this product and included it for FREE in my bundle (coming soon) because I sincerely believe it is a tool that could benefit all teachers when covering a skill I feel ALL STUDENTS should learn - how to...

Students choose a persuasive speech topic, and write a 1-2 minute speech with source evidence to persuade the class, which is polled ahead of, and after, the speech, to show how effective the student has been in changing anyone's mind. This is a great...

Included in this download are two games that can be used with any questions of your choosing. I got a little tired of the Jeopardy template, so I made these to throw in the mix. Included in the download are video instructions on how to run the game...

This set includes a reading that summarizes the Epic of Gilgamesh (in other words, telling the story in kid-friendly form), a character match-up, questions that check for understanding, and three activities. Visit Mrs. Collin's Class for more great...

Designed with middle school and high school students in mind, this activity goes beyond the traditional back to school activities that ask students to list their favourite things. Older students are encouraged to reflect while responding to interesting...

Designed with middle school and high school students in mind, this activity goes beyond the traditional back to school activities that ask students to list their favourite things. Older students are encouraged to reflect while responding to interesting...

Flowers for Algernon- Parallel Episodes in Cornell Notes format