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Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa Common Core W.8.1 resources
Christmas Writing Activities Middle School Prompts Persuasive Letter to Santa
Are your students on Santa's naughty list? This writing activity will keep your students engaged during the pre-holiday excitement as they write a persuasive friendly letter to Santa convincing him that they really don't belong on the naughty list! Creative and fun!What teachers are saying about this resource:"THE BEST UNIT I HAVE PURCHASED! So comprehensive, works students through editing, examples and just sets them up for a perfect end product if they try their best the whole way through th
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Also included in: Christmas No Prep Persuasive and Descriptive Writing Bundle
Argument Analysis: Regifting for Distance Learning
Argument Analysis: Regifting - a winter holiday activity now updated with a shareable Google Slides version for distance learning!A complete mini-unit for analyzing nonfiction text, practicing speaking and listening skills, and writing an argument essay complete with original data graphs. Students will analyze both sides of the regifting argument, then write their own arguments for or against regifting. Includes an anticipatory activity, articles, comprehension and critical-thinking questions (d
Grades:
6th - 11th, Staff
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Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Ugly Sweater Pitch using Ethos Pathos and Logos - Rhetorical Appeals - Holiday
Get ready to infuse your classroom with the holiday spirit and ignite your students' understanding of the three rhetorical appeals in a festive, memorable way! It's the perfect activity for that exciting week before winter break or during the holiday season.This resource is more than just a lesson; it's a chance to combine learning and holiday cheer for an unforgettable classroom experience. Picture your students presenting their 'ugly sweater pitches' after the lesson. It's a also great opportu
Grades:
6th - 9th
Holiday Resources Bundle for Secondary ELA - Poetry, Writing Activities + more!
Get ready for a bundle of secondary ELA holiday resources that's not only quick and stress-free but also budget-friendly! Here’s a week’s worth of resources filled with engaging, memorable activities for the crazy time before winter break!What’s included in this bundle?⭐️ Holiday Poetry StationsDive into the festive spirit as students craft 7 different types of holiday or winter-themed poetry, creating a keepsake mini book for memories that last!⭐️ Figurative Language in Christmas Songs Treasure
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6th - 10th
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FIVE Holiday Persuasive Writing Lessons Using REAL-LIFE Court Cases
We all know the holidays bring drama. And who loves drama more than teenagers?Don't Be a Grinch offers FIVE Persuasive writing activities that are perfect for keeping students engaged all the way up to the start of the holiday break!.Students analyze real world lawsuits-A couple is sued by the city over their extensive holiday lights display-A teen boy unknowingly receives a counterfeit hoverboard as a holiday gift and it burns down his house!-A Sheriff replaces TV time in a prison with 10 hours
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6th - 8th
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Christmas Persuasive Writing Holiday Assignment - Save the Gingerbread Man
Christmas Persuasive Writing Holiday Assignment - Save the Gingerbread Man : Use this creative holiday activity to improve your students' persuasive writing with a Christmas twist. Students will adopt the role of a gingerbread man and write a letter convincing someone not to eat him after Christmas dinner! The lesson includes a detailed procedure for writing a persuasive letter, with examples. Students will enjoy the holiday theme of this assignment, and their arguments are always so funny to
Grades:
6th - 9th
Christmas Writing Unit - 4 Essay Activities, Graphic Organizers, Quizzes Rubrics
Introducing essay writing for Christmas has never been easier! This writing unit with 4 complete essay prompt lessons (argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive) guides students through a step-by-step process of writing a 5-paragraph (or more/less) essay. The unit includes: argumentative writing graphic organizer, expository writing graphic organizer, narrative writing graphic organizer, persuasive writing graphic organizer, argumentative rubric, expository rubric, narrative rubric,
Grades:
6th - 8th
It's a Wonderful Life - Literary Essay Writing (Christmas Activity)
This 10 page, Christmas themed assignment offers students the opportunity to practice the Literary Essay based on their response to the critically acclaimed film, "It's a wonderful Life". This assignment requires no prep and is a fantastic student led assignment which, after initial class discussion, should require very little prompting from teacher.
Assignment includes:
1. A brief introduction to the movie
2. A note-taking form to use while watching the movie
3. Instruction about literary th
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Letter to Santa (Argumentative Writing Aligns with W.6.1)
This argumentative letter to Santa is a fun way to have students practice the skills needed for argumentative writing. This holiday writing activity contains two scaffolded writing templates that make it easy for teachers and students to write a full five paragraph argumentative essay. In fact, the activity can even be used as an introduction to argumentative writing since the writing templates, with sentence starters, make it easy for students to develop a claim and arguments.Included In This A
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5th - 8th
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas Movie Companion Pack/ Lesson Plan
This is a companion pack to accompany How the Grinch Stole ChristmasThis is targeted for grades 6-8 in ELA.INCLUDES:9 Total Activities- Figurative Language- Sequencing/Predications - Fillable Plot Diagram - Generating Questions - Short Constructed Response Questions - Extended Constructed Response - Characterization Activity- Heart Map- Making ConnectionsReady to print!Check out my other Christmas related activities:Would You Rather Writing PromptsChristmas AnalogiesFrosty the Snowman Movie
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: The Grinch: BUNDLE
Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Christmas Activity
Are you looking for a no-prep Christmas comprehension, listening, and writing activity for The Gift of the Magi, O. Henry's classic short story of love and sacrifice? This fun, easy-to-use resource includes links to podcast audio versions of the story, as well as a listening comprehension mystery picture, editable writing prompts, and two versions of the printed story. The Christmas mystery picture and writing activities can be used with the printed story or the podcast audio. Either way, kids w
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Christmas Reading Comprehensions (10 Passages) w/ Answer Key (6th,7th,8th,9th)
This is an assortment of Reading Comprehension worksheets for 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Grade (but it's great for many Elementary and High School Grades too). It contains ten passages of assorted topics of varied lengths and difficulties.This pack offers ten reading passages, each with multiple choice, open ended response, critical thinking, and fill-in-the-blank questions. It also includes answer keys with example responses.The topics included are:The Origin of Christmas WreathsThe Tradition of Ma
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6th - 9th
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December Literary Analysis and Pi Short Film For Google Classroom Unit 4
Your ENTIRE Middle School Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, Seesaw, or any LMS is planned, prepped, stocked and ready to share with your students for the month of DECEMBER! This Google Classroom Middle School UNIT 4 focuses on RACE Writing, Literary Workshop Using A Christmas Carol, and some cool Christmas activities (optional). Scroll To See Full List Of Resources.★ Each digital unit includes: highly engaging CCSS writing resources, standards, digital lesson plans, weekly & monthly calen
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6th - 9th
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18 PAGES: Winter Break Activity Book and Journal with Mental Wellness Check-Ins
As teachers, we know that not all of our students are safe, well-fed, or happy at home. This packet should give teachers a little peace of mind that our students will have a bit of entertainment and an outlet for their feelings over Winter Break.This product includes:A cover page and title page18 daily pages with an activity (word search, coloring, art, etc.) and a wellness check-in (gratitude, mental check, stretch, etc.)Similar productsSnowman prefix/suffix and winter bulletin board decor BUND
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Not Grade Specific
Ugly Sweater Pitch Bundle - Print and digital - Holiday Writing Activities
Have students learn or review the three rhetorical appeals with a festive twist! Great for the week before winter break or for the holidays!Rhetorical Appeals Review Sheet is included for a quick reminder, an example, as well as two types of worksheets! Hang on a bulletin board after your class shares their ugly sweater pitches!Check out only the PRINT version here!Or check out the DIGITAL version here!TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Susan T. said, “My students had fun with this, and it really
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6th - 9th
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A Christmas Tree Q&A Analysis of Dickens Sub Plan CCSS
Looking for a no prep resource that will elevate your students study of A Christmas Tree to the next level? This resource will make your life easier. It includes an in-depth analysis of Charles Dickens's short story that is sure to engage and inspire your students! With detailed short story discussion questions and answers that reflect on student's real life situations, and discuss detailed literary elements in plot, themes, characters, and everything. You'll have everything you need to guide yo
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5th - 8th
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Hanukkah (Chanukah) Reading Comprehensions (3rd-8th Grade) w/ Answer Keys
This is a Reading Comprehension worksheet about Judaism and Hanukkah (or Chanukah) for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade (but it's great for many High School Grades too). Along with the reading, this sheet offers 8 questions of multiple choice, written open ended response, and critical thinking. It also includes answer keys with example responses.In this collection, you'll find the following articles, each varying in topic and difficulty:The Festival of Lights: HanukkahThe Significance
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3rd - 8th
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"Christmas Lights" A Socratic Seminar Unit of Study Featuring Coldplay
Join your kids in the holiday merriment through this fun, engaging, meaningful unit of study on a unique holiday song, "Christmas Lights" by Coldplay. Students will work to analyze lyrics, build connections, explore figurative language, and engage in a collaborative dialogue through Socratic seminar. Your students will build reading comprehension, language, speaking, listening and writing skills through this unit and build classroom community through collaboration as well!
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday Song Lyric Analysis
Christmas Ethos Pathos Logos Activities for Middle School Language Arts
Engage your middle school language arts students this holiday with festive and thought-provoking Christmas Ethos Pathos Logos activities! This ready-to-use mini-lesson will offer you a unique opportunity to teach persuasive techniques while incorporating holiday cheer. ✔ Check out the preview for a closer look!This comprehensive and editable mini-lesson will introduce students to the concepts of ethos, pathos, and logos. They'll understand how these persuasive techniques work and see them in act
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5th - 7th
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Digital Ugly Sweater Pitch using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos - Rhetorical Appeals
Get ready to infuse your classroom with the holiday spirit and ignite your students' understanding of the three rhetorical appeals in a festive, memorable way! It's the perfect activity for that exciting week before winter break or during the holiday season.This resource is more than just a lesson; it's a chance to combine learning and holiday cheer for an unforgettable classroom experience. Picture your students presenting their 'ugly sweater pitches' after the lesson. It's a great opportunity
Grades:
6th - 9th
December Writing Prompts about Winter, Christmas, Hanukkah
Looking for engaging December writing prompts? Students will think and write about all things winter, Christmas and Hanukkah. Printable and digital versions for Google Slides are included! Keep them engaged with these easy and quick prompts which you could use every year in December!❗By purchasing this bundle you are saving 20% off individual sets ❗How to use this writing packet?The packet contains narrative, informational and opinion writing prompts for middle school and high school. Use as wri
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Writing Prompts - Christmas Theme - Thinker's Keys
CHRISTMAS - Thinkers Keys cards and worksheets
Get your students thinking critically, and creatively using these writing and thinking prompt cards this Christmas.
Included are 20 task cards that will have your students thinking deeper. Christmas themed with 20 different types of questions. From creating a new way to deliver Santa's presents to thinking about why giving is better than receiving.
Give your students the gift of thought in the lead up to the Christmas break.
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20 Hi
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4th - 8th
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Middle/High Seasonal Conversation Starters: Growing Bundle
Get your middle/high school students inspired and talking with a collection of all of our seasonal conversation starters/icebreakers! Our conversation starters packages encourage critical thinking and allow students to discuss topics that are both relevant and important to them while simultaneously increasing their vocabulary and ability to effectively express themselves. Our packages are extremely versatile and have been used as bell-ringers, as supplementary material for topics covered in cla
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ugly Sweater Activity
This problem-based learning activity contains three tasks. The first task has students write a persuasive letter to Santa Clause convincing him that they are the perfect fit to run the ugly sweater division of his elf warehouse. It comes with a graphic organizer and a rubric. The second task requires students to use math and art skills to create and budget their ugly sweater. This flexible project allows you to add or take away options. Students must make economic choices to stay on budget. It r
Grades:
4th - 8th
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