In this classroom mystery, your middle school students will take on the role of detective to crack the case of the stolen plant and seed truck—right before the annual Spring Festival! They’ll analyze four clues, eliminate suspects, and apply essential ELA skills as they work to solve the case.

This Spring and Earth Day ELA Mystery works great for:

• Earth Day classroom activities
• Spring-themed ELA lessons
• State testing review
• Small group collaboration or independent work
• ELA stations and centers
• Engaging competitions or sub plans

What’s Included:

• Teacher Directions
• Printable PDF & Digital Versions (Google Slides compatible)
• Student-Friendly Mystery Clues & Suspect List
• Full Answer Key

This no-prep resource makes reviewing ELA skills meaningful and memorable—your students won’t even realize they’re practicing test prep!

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Catherine W said, Students had a GREAT time working on this for a bit of Valentine’s fun!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kirk’s Classroom said, My students, LOVED this assignment!! They were engaged the entire time!! Thank you for making a fun, creative, and rigorous activity for the students!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Joanna W. said, I love this resource! I used this with my 8th graders on a few wonky school days around the testing season. The puzzles were challenging but manageable, and my students really enjoyed narrowing down the list of suspects over time.

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In this product, your students will receive a list of suspects who are possibly hiding the reindeer in this Christmas mystery. The students will be asked to solve four clues in order to solve the mystery.

This product is perfect for…

• Group Activities
• ELA Skills Review
• Independent Work
• Stations & Centers
• Engaging Competition

In this product, you will receive:

1. Directions for the Teacher

2. PDF & Digital Version of the Activity

3. Answer Key

What other teachers like you have said about these mysteries…

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Catherine W said, I had purchased this to fill in in March but we ended up with so many weather days I set it aside. In the last week of school, we had time to try it. The students really enjoyed the different approaches and figuring out all the bits of each puzzle. THANK you!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kris’s Classroom said, My students, LOVED this assignment!! They were engaged the entire time!! Thank you for making a fun, creative, and rigorous activity for the students!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ JoAnn W said, I love this resource! I used this with my 8th graders on a few wonky school days around the testing season. The puzzles were challenging but manageable, and my students really enjoyed narrowing down the list of suspects over time.

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This Poetry Scavenger Hunt product is perfect for…

☀Any poem-short, long, sonnets, lyrical, etc.

-Groups, independent work

☀Challenge and competitions

*Included in this product is-

1. Instructions

2. Scavenger Hunt Ditto (Use OVER and OVER!)

3. Glossary of Poetic and Literary Devices

4. Poem, “Young Sea” by Carl Sandburg

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Catherine W, “Great way to help students “see” under the hood of a poem without killing the beauty and wonder of the work itself. Students quickly realized they would understand much more by using what they had learned from working through these. ”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sarah P said, “My students loved this activity. They are big on scavenger hunts, and escape rooms right now. I found I was able to give them this simple resource multiple times, and they were always engaged as our poem changed. To me, that is the mark of a great resource! Thanks so much!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jessica B said, “This is a wonderful resource that is very helpful with my fifth graders. My students were very engaged and enjoyed this very much. Thank you for creating such a great resource! ”

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In this product, your students will receive a list of suspects who possibly have kidnapped the Super Bowl mascots. The students will be asked to solve four clues in order to solve the mystery.

This product is perfect for…

*Group Activities

*ELA Skills Review

*Independent Work

*Stations & Centers

*Engaging Competition

In this product, you will receive:

1. Directions for the Teacher

2. PDF & Digital Version of the Activity

3. Original Football Article, “The Championship Game-Are the Risks Worth It?”

4. Ancillary Writing Activity with Graphic Organizer & Rubric

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In this Grammar Task Cards product, you will receive:

☆ A set of 12 grammar task cards, which include the definition and example/s.

☆Following, there are 18 application task cards, where the students have to identify the grammatical term that is being used in the sentence.

☆Answer Sheet and Key are included

*The cards can be laminated, hole-punched, and put into Interactive Notebooks!

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Figurative Language, Grammar & Literary Terms TASK CARD BUNDLE

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*15 Non-Fiction Text Features with definitions and example images to educate your students about text features in informational pieces.

*Terms covered in the Non-Fiction Text Features Glossary include: Bold Print, Caption, Central Idea, Chart, Diagram, Drawing, Fact, Graph, Heading, Italics, Map, Opinion, Subheading, Timeline, Title

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This interactive activity can be used with ANY passage that needs editing – making it perfect for grammar practice, writing workshops, and peer-editing sessions. Students will actively search for and correct errors, reinforcing their understanding of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure in a fun, hands-on way.

The Editing and Proofreading Scavenger Hunt is a flexible resource that works for middle school and upper elementary ELA, whether you’re focusing on subject-verb agreement, comma splices, run-on sentences, or homophones. Use it with the included passages or insert your own using the blank template.

Perfect for:

• Grammar and editing review
• Writing workshop stations
• Peer-editing activities
• Test prep for language and writing standards
• Substitute plans or independent work

In this product, you will receive:

• Editing & Proofreading Scavenger Worksheet – Works with ANY passage
• Glossary of Terms – Covers common grammar and punctuation errors (subject-verb agreement, comma splices, run-ons, homophones, and more)
• Three ready-to-use passages for students to edit and proofread
• Blank template to create your own passages for targeted practice

Turn routine editing and proofreading practice into an engaging scavenger hunt that builds essential writing and grammar skills—while keeping your students motivated and involved.

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Turn poetry lessons into a game by having students search for poetic devices within a poem, check in with you to confirm their discoveries, and complete a fun challenge! Whether you’re teaching metaphors, similes, alliteration, personification, or rhyme schemes, this poetry activity reinforces key poetic elements while keeping students engaged.

Perfect for:

✔️ Any poem – short, long, sonnets, lyrical, and more!
✔️ Group work, independent work, or stations
✔️ Class challenges and competitions

What’s Included?

• Clear teacher instructions – Easy setup and implementation
• Reusable Scavenger Hunt Worksheet – Use it over and over with any poem!
• Glossary of Poetic & Literary Devices – A quick reference for students
• Poem: “Young Sea” by Carl Sandburg – A perfect poem for practice

This Poetry Scavenger Hunt is ideal for middle school and high school ELA classrooms, helping students analyze poetry in a fun, hands-on way. Whether used for bell ringers, poetry stations, or poetry review, this poetry analysis game makes learning literary devices exciting!

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sarah P said, “My students loved this activity. They are big on scavenger hunts, and escape rooms right now. I found I was able to give them this simple resource multiple times, and they were always engaged as our poem changed. To me, that is the mark of a great resource! Thanks so much!”

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This resource includes three editable rubrics designed to assess student notebooks based on clear, easy-to-understand criteria:

Perfect For:

• ELA, Science, Social Studies, and Math Interactive Notebooks
• End-of-quarter notebook checks
• Progress monitoring & conferences
• Student self-assessment and goal setting

Rubric Categories Include:

• Visual Appearance – Organization, neatness, and overall presentation
• Quality & Completeness – Accuracy, thoroughness, and following directions
• Effort & Pride – Student engagement, effort, and attention to detail

Each rubric provides a balanced evaluation of student work, encouraging accountability and ownership over their learning.

Also Includes:

• 3 rubric styles to choose from for flexible grading
• A Table of Contents template to help students stay organized
• Printable and editable formats for your convenience

Save time, reduce grading stress, and give students clear expectations with this Interactive Notebook Rubric Bundle—the tool every organized teacher needs!

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Perfect for middle and high school ELA classrooms, this resource allows students to analyze literature while hunting for key elements such as similes, metaphors, personification, symbolism, theme, tone, and more. Whether you’re teaching a full novel or a single chapter, this versatile activity can be used over and over again!

What’s Included:

• Step-by-step instructions for classroom use
• Literary Analysis Scavenger Hunt worksheet (PDF & digital Google Slides™ version – reusable!)
• Glossary of Figurative Language and Literary Devices for easy student reference

How to Use:

• Use with any fictional text: novels, short stories, poetry, or excerpts
• Assign individually, in pairs, or as a collaborative group competition
• Great for literary analysis practice, figurative language review, test prep, or a fun formative assessment

Why Teachers Love It:

This resource transforms the often routine task of finding text evidence into an exciting, challenge-based activity that encourages critical thinking, close reading, and collaborative learning. Your students will be up, moving, and motivated to analyze deeper literary meaning—all while having fun!

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