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Created to mirror the squadrons in Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game, students will work in groups to prepare and conduct a Socratic seminar. Given different military positions, students are required to prepare one of each type of question: inference, generalization, effect of literary form or technique, and purpose to ask during the discussion. More About This Product This activity involves reading comprehension, theme, and public speaking, engaging students in discussing Ender's Game. It is best used as a final assignment of a longer unit on Ender’s Game after the entire novel has been read. While this activity takes a little bit of effort to prepare and set-up, it’s far worth it to see and hear your students ask and answer thought-provoking, high order questions related to the novel. Coming in to the classroom, students will receive their position assignments and report to their designated squadrons. They will discuss a full summary of the chapter (or entire novel) they were assigned for the discussion and then report to their individual toons to create their questions. They will write and then read and discuss their questions related to the novel and facilitate a thoughtful, engaging conversation with their peers. As students speak and present new or thoughtful ideas in the discussion, the teacher will take away one of the two graduate strips the students will have on their desks. Once a student has lost both of their strips, they are officially graduates from Battle School. Table of Contents Complete and detailed instructions for your students (terms to know, position duties, types of questions, and orders) Instructions for you on how to set up your army A sample Squadron organizer to create your groups Digital Access Information for the Position Assignments Digital Access Information for the Command School Graduate Strips You Might Also Be Interested In… DIGITAL College and Career Research Project: Students Plan for the Future As students prepare to transition to the "real world,” give them the opportunity to research and learn about the possibilities for their future. This assignment requires students to research two colleges/universities they would be interested in attending as well as two careers they may be interested in post-graduation. Characteristics of a Good Teacher: A Fun, Creative First Day Activity Allow students to express what they will need from you throughout the year in a fun and artistic way. Students complete five slices of a pie chart to explain what they think makes a good teacher. Then, they decorate them to be displayed throughout the classroom. Tips for You! Click the star next to my seller logo to follow my store for product updates and sales! Please rate my products with feedback to earn TpT credits for future purchases! Contact me through Product Q & A with any questions, concerns, or problems! I’d love to hear from you!
Liven up your next Socratic Seminar with these fun games and strategies to get students talking about ANY text!
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Liven up your next Socratic Seminar with these fun games and strategies to get students talking about ANY text!
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Dive in to our 9 creative comprehension games and activities that will make practicing reading skills a blast for your students.
Games are a tried and true way to engage students. Whether teaching in-person or remotely via a live session like Zoom or Google Meets, teachers know that games, brain breaks, and icebreakers are an awesome way to get students actively involved in learning. With the ever-changing landscape of education, I thought it might be nice to compile some versatile activities that challenge students in really fun ways. Best part? These activities are very low prep and work in a variety of settings. These activities encourage students to listen, solve problems, be creative, and practice critical skills. They're designed to be easy to do with little to no prep. You can easily add one of these games to any lesson as a warm-up, closure, community building activity, or lesson extender. GAMES & ACTIVITIES ⭐How Many? Give students a category and then challenge students to see how many different things they can fit within that classification. At first students will respond with obvious ideas. However, as they brainstorm, their ideas will stretch and their creativity will grow. Students can jot their ideas down on scrap paper and earn points for each unique response when they share out. Here are some categories to get started: occupations, things that are slimy, things that roll, animal noises, articles of clothing ⭐Listen Carefully: Read a short passage out loud to students. Then, have them answer questions based on what they can remember. Make it especially fun by awarding points for every answer that students get right. You can change up this activity by reading two versions of the same story. Mix up some of the details in the second version for students to listen for. Give this activity a try with the passages in this set of FREE Brain Bursts. Add your information below and then check your inbox! ⮟⮟⮟⮟⮟⮟⮟⮟ ⭐Silly Silent Spelling: Practice spelling words in a super silly way. Explain to students that you are going to be giving them a practice spelling test (definitely NOT the real thing). Just like a typical practice test, they'll listen for the word and write it down. However, here's the catch: you're only going to silently mouth the words. Students will need to read your lips to figure out what word they will need to write down. Of course, figuring out a word from a silent cue is not easy. That's what makes this fun. Students will write down some wild guesses as they spell their way through this game. ⭐One Word: Pose a fun question to the class and have them all think of a one-word answer. Then, give every student a chance to share their responses as you call on each of them. Here are some questions to get started: --- If you were a type of dessert, what would you be? --- Where do you feel happiest? --- How would a soccer ball describe its day? --- Where is somewhere that you would like to visit? --- What would be the perfect gift for you? ⭐Mystery Item: This activity is quick and easy to play. To prepare, write 5 or 6 clues about an object. Make the clues gradually increase in their specificity. Then, read the clues to students as they jot down their guesses for the mystery item until you reveal the answer. ⭐Punchline: Start telling a joke to students, and then have them guess the punchline. Find a ton of jokes for kids here. ⭐Strike a Pose: Explain to students that they are going to pretend that they are in a photograph. They will need to imagine that the photo was taken at the height of the event. All they have to do is strike a pose after you give them a situation. For instance, you might say, "haunted house," and then students would freeze in a pose that shows them frightened or terrified. Here are a few situations to try: Dentist Office, Roller Coaster, Last Day of School, Scary Movie, Food Fight, Race ⭐Timed Writing Activities: Engage students with a creative writing prompt. Then, "amp up" the fun factor by adding a timed element. Challenge students to race the clock as they write as much as they can in a fixed time period. Find my favorite prompts here. ⭐And Then...: This is a listening game for the entire class. Students will need to listen to and add to a growing story. You'll start the story with an opener like, "At the zoo, I decided to open the lion's cage, and then..." Next, you'll call on a student to explain what happened next. That student will add one line and the phrase "and then" before selecting another student to add to the story. ⭐Listen and Draw: Students love this activity! To prepare, create a simple illustration filled with shapes and designs. Then, write out the directions for students. Have students complete the activity on a piece of paper. Read each direction to students and challenge them to replicate the illustration you instructed them to draw. (These are included in the exclusive freebie below.) ⭐Class Pet: Pretend that you have a new class pet. Explain to students that they will need to guess the type of animal. Students will need to ask questions and write their guesses on a piece of paper when they think they have figured out the new class pet. ⭐Add the Ending: Engage students as they practice writing and storytelling skills with this activity. First, students will listen to the beginning of a story that you read to them. Then, they'll take over the writing and complete the story. The story starters are a fun way to motivate students to write. ⭐Alien, Tiger, and Cat: Here's an improvisational theatre game that works in the classroom. Explain to students that they can be one of three things: an alien, a cat, or a tiger. If they choose to be an alien, they need to hold their pointer fingers next to their head (like antennae) and say "bleeb, bleeb." To be a cat, they need to rub their wrist along their face (like a cat cleaning itself) and say "meow." Finally, to be a tiger they need to push their hand forward with a claw stance and roar. On your cue, every student will choose and act like an animal. The goal is to get everyone to choose the same animal (which is nearly impossible, but fun to try). ⭐Rapid Recall: Create a list of random words. Then, read the list of words to students. As you read the words, you might have students put their hands on their heads so that you know for sure that they aren't taking notes. Once you've read the words to students once or twice, wait about a minute before letting students write down every word that they remember. (Find ready-made lists in this complete resource.) ⭐Finish the Fact: Share the beginning of a fact with students. Then, challenge them to complete the fact. Have them share their guesses before revealing the complete fact. Find a collection of random facts here. Want a free set of virtual classroom activities designed to be NO PREP and NO COPIES? Just add your name and email below. ⮟⮟⮟⮟⮟⮟⮟⮟ BONUS: Here's one more idea: ⭐Paper Airplanes: Help students practice following directions by challenging them to fold a paper airplane by following your directions. To get started, choose a paper airplane design to have students fold. Then, have students take out a piece of paper. They'll need to listen carefully to each of your directions to make their paper airplane. Wishing you tons of fun in your (virtual) classroom, Mary Beth P.S. Find a TON of ready-made activities HERE.
Use these marking the text Instructional Practice slides with instructions to help students understand why we mark our text and learn to remember how to correctly mark a text in order to gain a deeper understanding of it's main ideas and important evidence. These slides provides step-by-step instructions to guide students in the process of marking the text! ⭐Save 30% with the year-long MEGA Games and Activities Bundle!⭐ ⭐Save 30% with the year-long Team Building Bundle!⭐ Directions: 1. Use the 7 teach slides to explain the what and why behind marking the text.' 2. Use the 9 marking the text steps to have students practice the skill through reading an article, prepping for a Socratic seminar, marking focused notes etc. Uses: -reading and analyzing articles -prepping for a socratic seminar -using the slides for practicing focused note-taking -marking notes from any subject -marking articles for discussion -informational/nonfiction texts -literature -any subject area -AVID -small group help
Make Ten is an addition math game with triangles! Match up the numbers that equal the number 10. A great way to practice addition facts!
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"Take A Guess About Your Teacher" is an innovative, interactive digital product designed to foster a deeper connection between students and their teachers. This engaging game allows students to learn more about their teacher in a fun and interactive way, breaking down barriers and promoting a positive classroom environment. In "Take A Guess About Your Teacher", the teacher inputs answers to a series of "get to know you" questions about their hobbies, favorite drinks, past experiences, and more. The game then presents these questions to the students, who have to guess the answers. This guessing game format adds an element of fun and excitement, while also providing a unique opportunity for students to learn more about their teacher's life outside the classroom. The game features a user-friendly interface, and easy setup, and can be played on various devices including computers, tablets, and interactive whiteboards. It's a versatile tool that can be used in both in-person and remote learning environments. "Take A Guess About Your Teacher" is more than just a game. It's a tool that promotes empathy, respect, and understanding, helping to build a strong, connected classroom community. It's a fun and effective way to start the school year, helping students see their teacher as a person with their own interests and experiences, not just an educator. Download "Take A Guess About Your Teacher" today and start building a stronger connection with your students!
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