Regardless of the subject-area, if a student is giving a presentation or speech, they should know and understand vocabulary associated with public speaking. Good habits start early, so encourage vocal variety and polished performances in your classroom! Included in this PDF are 20 public speaking vocabulary words and definitions (one per page) that can be printed as posters, word walls, flash cards, etc! Print in full color or opt for grayscale. Words include: volume, rate, articulation, enunciation, pitch, inflection, tone, gesture, visual aid, projection, pronunciation, monotone, diction, resonance, optimum pitch, fluency, timbre, dialect, intonation & pause. *(Written in American English)

If you’ve turned on the news lately, stood in line at the grocery store and browsed the magazines, or surfed the internet, then you know that conspiracy theories are everywhere! Some of the theories are so intriguing, we read further or turn up the volume. Others are so outrageous that we laugh in disbelief! How can we possibly separate fact from fiction when the media can be so convincing? Some of the oldest conspiracy theories are still circulating today, from Bigfoot and alien sightings, to the “faked” moon landing and rumors that Elvis is still alive! In this 3-part research project, Conspiracy Theories: Uncovering the Truth (research outline, paper, and slideshow presentation) plus optional debate, your 9th-12th grade students can try to get to the bottom of some of the wildest conspiracy theories and decide for themselves what is real and what is fake. This is a FUN project that your students will enjoy. Although there is a timed debate format, they will want to debate these conspiracy theories for hours! Included in 11-Page PDF file: -Teacher’s Notes & Table of Contents -What is a conspiracy theory? Information & Topic List -Info Sheet and Project Requirements -Research Outline -MLA Works Cited Page Format & In-Text Citations -Project Grading Rubric -Debate Formats (1 VS. 1 & 2 VS. 2) -Peer Debate Round Notes & Voting Ballot *The basics of MLA format are explained in this project and assessed on the grading rubric. You may implement a different format if you’d like. **Written in American English.

This demonstration speech (also known as a “how-to” speech) is a great way to get 4th-7th grade students comfortable speaking in front of a group and gives them the opportunity to incorporate a technology-based visual aid into their presentation. This project includes three parts: an outline, speech, and slideshow presentation. All three parts are graded on a single rubric. Supporting materials such as a student guidelines page, slideshow presentation tips, and notes on using transitional words and phrases are included. If you do not have the resources or time to allow students to make a slideshow, they may bring a visual aid to reference during the presentation. You may also allow them to actually do or demonstrate the activity during their presentation. Modify the requirements of this speech however you’d like (based on time constraints, available resources, and the needs of your students). Whether or not students may use their outline, a few note cards, or simply rely on the slides during the speech is at your discretion. Included in File: -Teacher’s Notes & Table of Contents -Speech Guidelines for Students -Topic List -Transitional Words & Phrases Notes -Presentation Tips & Slideshow Guidelines -Speech Outline -Grading Rubric **Written in American English.

Charades is a game that students (and adults) have enjoyed for years! This classic game is perfect for rainy days, class parties, brain breaks, and team building! In addition to being entertaining and highly engaging, mid to upper-level elementary students will learn to use their nonverbal communication skills to convey messages using only gestures, body movements, and facial expressions. Student directions are included, but you may change or modify the directions as necessary. File Includes: -Teacher’s notes -Student directions -6 charades kid-friendly categories (Categories: Children’s books, movies, animals, transportation, school terms & landmarks) -110 pre-written topic slips -Blank page for you or the students to write your own Written in American English. Enjoy!!

Your upper elementary/secondary students will enjoy playing travel agent as they complete this informative 3-part project! Allow students to choose a country from the list of 195 countries provided and review the project requirements with the class using the student guidelines page. A project rubric is provided for easy grading. If time allows, consider encouraging students to present information about their country and browse each other’s brochures. Modify this project (or point values on rubric) to meet the needs of your learners! PDF Zip File Includes 13 pages of resources! -List of 195 countries -Travel brochure template (print front/back) -Project guidelines -Research outline -Essay pages -Project rubric -Percentage/conversion chart for rubric Written in American English.

Your 1st-5th grade students will enjoy making this reflective end-of-year memory book! With 15 pages to choose from, you can pick and choose which pages to include or use them all! The back page is slightly larger than the other pages to show the grade level (print the grade-level page on colored paper), then simply stack the pages of the book and staple together. Pages included: -Memory book cover page (for student’s name) -My favorite things -All about my teacher -How I’ve grown -Field trip fun -My favorite book -All about “Specials” -Celebrations -Goals for next year -Special friends -Lunch time! -Autographs -My greatest accomplishment -Map of my classroom -A lesson I’ve learned -Plans for the summer Included in PDF files: -Back pages of booklet (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade options) -Cover page for booklet -15 booklet pages Written in American English.

Teaching directions and parts of a compass can be engaging and fun with this mini-unit comprised of student notes and five map and labeling activities for mid to upper- elementary students! Allow students to work in pairs or individually and use the “Which Direction?” labeling activity as a quiz or timed game. In addition to these writing activities, give students opportunities to give verbal directions so they become even more comfortable using directional words. Modify each of these activities as necessary depending on their age and learning level. Don’t forget to download and print your full-color compass directions classroom poster! Table of Contents: Student Notes Page 2 Mini-Map and Directions Activity #1 Pages 3-4 Mini-Map and Directions Activity #2 Pages 5-6 U.S. Map Activity (*map pencils required) Page 7 The New Kid is an Alien! (map & writing activity) Page 8-9 Which Direction? Labeling Activity Page 10 Answer Keys Pages 11-12 *Full-color 18X24 poster Written in American English.

What a deal! Decorate your bulletin boards, walls, and doors all year long with EIGHT FULL SETS of colorful letters, numbers & special characters. Each set is a different color with a black outline (aqua, royal blue, green, purple, red, orange, yellow & hot pink). Simply print, cut, laminate, and decorate! *Included in each set: Capital letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, punctuation/special characters ? ! & ‘ # . *Full-color, printable PDF files (in a zip file). *Print on standard 8 ½ x 11 paper, laminate, cut & decorate! Save paper and print only the pages you need! *For longer-lasting, more durable letters, print and laminate on white cardstock instead of printer paper. *Some pages had space for multiple letters (for less printing). Feel free to ask questions before purchasing. Enjoy!

If you’re like me, I love a cute bulletin board! These trendy, Southwest-inspired 4-inch letters will not only brighten your bulletin boards, but there’s enough color and pattern variety for the whole year! With one go-to PDF file, you can change your bulletin boards as often as you’d like. Simply print, laminate, and decorate! Print on standard 8 1/2 x 11-inch white paper or, for longer-lasting letters, print on white cardstock. Included in the PDF ZIP file: *10 full-color, printable sets of letters, numbers & special characters (in 10 different designs) *1 BONUS chevron-patterned set to say THANK YOU for your purchase! (WOW! 11 sets total!) Each colorful set includes capital letters A-Z, lowercase letters a-z, numbers 0-9, and special characters !?#@”. All sets are in the same font style and outlined in black so you can mix-and-match.

These colorful, floral 4-inch letters will brighten your bulletin boards through the spring and summer months! With one go-to PDF file, you can change your bulletin boards as often as you’d like. Simply print, laminate, and decorate! Print on standard 8 1/2 x 11-inch white paper or, for longer-lasting letters, print on white cardstock. Included in the PDF ZIP file: *10 full-color, printable sets of letters, numbers & special characters (in 10 different floral designs) Each colorful set includes capital letters A-Z, lowercase letters a-z, numbers 0-9, and special characters !?#@”. All sets are in the same font style and outlined in black so you can mix-and-match. Feel free to ask questions before purchasing! Happy decorating!

Speaking in front of the class or a group can be intimidating for many students, so why not make it fun? This activity pack includes directions for 7 public speaking events and ice breakers. Activity Titles: -What’s My Bag? -As Seen on TV (Shown on preview) -5 Minute Speed Debating -Tallest Tower -I’ve Got Your Back! -Interviews & Introductions -Our Island** Each page includes a detailed description of the activity and supply list. Activities range from 10 minutes to a full class period. All activities can be modified for your class size! Most activities begin with group work then progress into full-class share time. Written in American English.

Looking for some fun, trendy posters for your classroom? You’ve found them! This set of four chic classroom posters are printable in full-color and perfect for any age group! Each poster has a quote, bright colors, and a modern design. For best results, print at 18X24 inches (or scale larger). Feel free to ask questions before purchasing. Enjoy!

Beautify your classroom with these colorful, floral posters about individuality! These full-color, printable posters come in a set of four. They look great printed at 18X24 inches (or scale larger). Quotes from Dr. Seuss, E.E. Cummings, Judy Garland, and Ralph Waldo Emerson are featured on each poster.

Brighten your students’ screens with these background wallpapers! Created with elementary and middle school students’ interests in mind, this set of 20 backgrounds display a variety of colorful and kid-friendly images and quotes/slogans that are sure to put a smile on their faces! These can be used as desktop wallpapers, screen savers, and lock screens (for Ipads). *20 High-quality PNG images *Wide-screen images for laptop and Ipad screens *Share/send a single image or the entire file (zip file with 20 individual images) *Detailed directions for setting an image as a computer or Ipad desktop background/screen saver/lock screen are included in the file. Ideas for Use: Incentives or rewards during distance learning Email/share on special days (birthdays, thinking of you, a job well done, etc.) Prize after class game (allow student to choose their favorite background) Just send/share to make your students feel special! Check out the preview to see all 20 designs! You might decide to use them on YOUR computer as well! Feel free to ask questions before purchasing and, as always, your feedback is always appreciated. Enjoy!

Add some color to your bulletin boards, doors, cabinets, and walls with these HAWAIIAN FLOWER capital letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and special characters in 3 color schemes! You receive THREE SETS (green/coral, purple/orange, aqua/pink). *Each flower circle measures 4 ¼ X 4 ¼ inches. *Included in each set: Capital letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, punctuation/special characters (? ! & ‘ #), and a blank flower (for a space). *Printable PDF files (in zip file). *Simply print, laminate & cut! Save paper and print only the pages you need! For longer-lasting, more durable letters, print and laminate on white cardstock instead of printer paper.

Add some POPS OF COLOR to your bulletin boards, doors, cabinets, and walls with these CRAZY DOTS capital letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and special characters in 3 color schemes! You receive THREE FULL SETS! *Each circle measures 4 ¼ X 4 ¼ inches. *Included in each set: Capital letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, punctuation/special characters (? ! & ‘ #), and a blank circle in each color scheme (for a space). *Printable, full-color PDF files (in zip file). *Simply print, laminate, cut & decorate! Save paper and print only the pages you need! *For longer-lasting, more durable letters, print and laminate on white cardstock instead of printer paper.

“30 Days of Gratitude: A Digital Reflective Journal” is an engaging activity designed especially for elementary students. With so much going on in the world around them, it is important to teach students to focus on what they have, rather than what they don’t have! Created in Google Slides, this digital journal can be easily posted on Google Classroom—it’s perfect for distance learning or to use as a daily warm-up! Each slide provides a “Today’s Focus” topic and a place for students to reflect on what they are thankful for in that specific area of their lives. There is also an extension question for students to complete and explain their answer. Included in this digital activity (33 slides): -Cover slide -“What is Gratitude?” slide -“Daily Entry” directions slide -Days 1-30 individual slides The Google slides are easy to navigate and include all necessary text boxes. Check out the PREVIEW to get a sneak peak of this activity. Notes about this digital activity: *A link to the digital file will be provided on a PDF document. After clicking the file link, you will be prompted to “Make a Copy.” *This activity/project may be posted on Google Classroom and was made with Google Slides. *When posting this assignment on Google Classroom, be sure to select “make a copy for each student.” *Only the text box areas where students can type are editable. Backgrounds and pictures are locked in place. The textboxes are already sized, inserted in appropriate places, and ready for students to type their reflections. *Perfect activity for distance learning or digital warm-ups! No printing necessary! *Please only share this digital activity with your students. Feel free to ask questions before purchasing this digital activity.