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U.S. Government | The Electoral College | Student Simulation & Video Activity
$2.25You are purchasing a short student simulation and video activity that is perfect for INTRODUCING the Electoral College System to your students! Your students will be placed into groups and will be assigned a state to represent as they vote...$2.25 -
Dialects of the U.S.
$3.50Four-wheelin' or muddin? Cruisin' or going for a drive? Get students thinking about dialects and regional differences with this 22 page engaging, visual presentation.Includes:Dialect and examplesIdiolect and examplesJargon and examplesPidgins and...$3.50 -
Author's Style
$2.50For Middle Grade Students, all writers have it, but do you know what style is and how to recognize it? This 15 page presentation for will help students understand and analyze their own writing styles, as well as other authors' styles. Easy to follow...$2.50 -
Film Analysis
$5.00Step-by-Step How-To for complete film writing analysis. This 36 page guide has two parts: Getting Started and Writing Your Essay.This easy-to-follow guide includes:What is film analysis?Literary Analysis and Film ConceptsGetting StartedHow to Watch and...$5.00 -
Persuasive Writing
$3.00Persuasive writing overview using step-by-step instructions for students. Includes 20 pages of:DefinitionPersuasive vs. ArgumentativeWhole/small group and individual activitiesEthical WritersExamples of Thesis/Topic Sentences/Details/Facts...Using...$3.00 -
Prepositions - FREE
$0.00Interactive and fun! Make learning prepositions and prepositional phrases fun and easy with this visual writing presentation. 13 pages/slides of active learning strategies for understanding and using prepositions and prepositional phrases along with...$0.00 -
Comic Book Writing
$6.0041 page across-curriculum Comic Book Writing lesson plan has guidelines and materials needed for classroom comic book writing. Revised to Include:Conquering the "I Can't Draw" SyndromeColorful student examplesSupply listComics timeline (history of...$6.00 -
Plagiarism
$4.50Teach plagiarism in fun, interactive ways! Includes:Group or individual activities with critical thinking componentYouTube videosDiscussion examplesPlagiarism gamePlenty of Extra resourcesDefines plagiarismFamous people and plagiarismCitationsExamples of...$4.50 -
Homographs
$3.99Homographs can be confusing, so try this interactive 26 slide presentation that comes with:Introduction to homographsDefinitionExamples32 homograph sentences with visuals for group learning activities30 Homograph Bingo sheets with Definitions sheet and...$3.99 -
Decline and Fall of the Akkadian Empire Simulation - Mesopotamian Empires
$4.99Bring history to life by having students work to together to keep their civilization from declining and falling. Students will read passages on the decline of the Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian and Persian Empires. They will then experience forces that...$4.99 -
Buddhism Simulation - India - Siddhartha Gautama
$3.99Bring history to life by developing an understanding of the teachings of Buddhism for your students. Students will explore their happiness and suffering while learning about Siddhartha's life and teachings. They will practice mindfulness and...$3.99 -
Proportions Little Lucky Lottery
$3.50Proportions Self-Checking Digital Activity Are you ready to transform your math assignments into engaging and fun activities? Math is exciting again with this Proportions self-checking Little Lucky Lottery! This digital math activity is perfect...$3.50