English Language Arts Simulations

The Wild Robot — Roz Reimagined: The Ship of Theseus Philosophy Adventure

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The Ship of Theseus Robot Identity ProjectTransform Abstract Philosophy into Tangible LearningBring philosophical thinking to life with this innovative project kit that turns the ancient Ship of Theseus paradox into an engaging, hands-on learning experience for middle grade readers of "The Wild Robo

5th - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, Other (Social Studies)

Also included in: The Wild Robot Explored: Complete Middle School Collection

From Canvas to Clues: Chasing Vermeer Novel Study with Art History Investigation

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Enjoy Chasing Vermeer and an Art History all in one with this project based learning opportunity. Based on your project knowledge, here's a compelling bundle name and description:Unlock the secrets of art history and literary mystery with this comprehensive detective learning experience! Perfect for

3rd - 12th Art History, Literature, Novel Studies

STRANDED! A Survival Simulation for Lord of the Flies | Pre-Reading Activity

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Plotting Something

Give students a reason to think about survival, leadership, rules, fear, and group dynamics before they ever meet the boys on the island.STRANDED! is a two-day pre-reading simulation for Lord of the Flies that asks students to build an island society, make difficult choices, and respond when their p

9th - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, Reading

Also included in: Literature Pre-Reading Simulations Bundle | Critical Thinking Activities

THE GREAT GATSBY PRE-READING ACTIVITY | SOCIAL CLASS, WEALTH & STATUS SIMULATION

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Before students meet Gatsby, Daisy, Tom, East Egg, or West Egg, give them a social system to navigate.In Who Gets In?, students take on one of six fictional social profiles. Each profile begins with a different mix of money, family name, connections, education, and reputation. Students may improve o

9th - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, Reading

Also included in: Literature Pre-Reading Simulations Bundle | Critical Thinking Activities

JULIUS CAESAR PRE-READING ACTIVITY | LEADERSHIP, POWER & AMBITION SIMULATION

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Before students meet Caesar, Brutus, or Cassius, place them inside a republic trying to decide how much power one successful leader should be allowed to hold.In WHO SHOULD HOLD POWER?, students take on one of six civic positions in the fictional Republic of Valeria. A respected general, Cassian Varo

9th - 12th Literature, Reading, Drama

Also included in: Literature Pre-Reading Simulations Bundle | Critical Thinking Activities

KING LEAR PRE-READING ACTIVITY | POWER, SUCCESSION & LOYALTY SIMULATION

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Before students meet Lear, Cordelia, Goneril, and Regan, give them the problem first.WHO GETS THE KINGDOM? places students on the Royal Council of a fictional kingdom whose aging ruler wants to give away the work of governing while keeping the title, honor, household, influence, and treatment that c

9th - 12th Literature, Reading, Drama

Also included in: Literature Pre-Reading Simulations Bundle | Critical Thinking Activities

Literature Pre-Reading Simulations Bundle | Critical Thinking Activities

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Put students inside the problem before they meet it in the text.This six-resource bundle gives secondary ELA students a reason to think, argue, make decisions, and live with the consequences before plot knowledge tells them whom to support.Each activity is built around a different literary problem.

9th - 12th Literature, Reading, Drama

The Last Broadcast | Halloween ELA Activity | Inference & Suspense Simulation

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Plotting Something

Your students are monitoring a local emergency feed when the updates stop making sense.The Last Broadcast is a one-period Halloween ELA mystery simulation for grades 9–12. Students become the emergency relay team at a local radio station while an ordinary fog advisory turns into reports of motionles

9th - 12th Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing

Also included in: Halloween ELA Activities Bundle | 4 Gothic Games, Mysteries & Simulations

Literary Séance | Halloween ELA Activity | Character Inference & Writing Game

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Plotting Something

Ten voices have arrived. None will tell your students its name.Literary Séance is a one-period Halloween ELA mystery that asks students to identify classic literary characters from a sequence of staged “manifestations” — then write one final message in character and challenge classmates to identify

9th - 12th Creative Writing, Literature

Also included in: Halloween ELA Activities Bundle | 4 Gothic Games, Mysteries & Simulations

Halloween ELA Activities Bundle | 4 Gothic Games, Mysteries & Simulations

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Plotting Something

Want Halloween lessons that feel seasonal without turning the week into filler? This bundle gives you four complete, one-period ELA experiences for grades 9–12. Each resource uses a different setup - an auction, a Gothic survival game, an emergency broadcast mystery, and a literary-character inferen

9th - 12th Literature, Writing

Lost on a Mountain in Maine Book and Movie Guide — Cross-curricular Novel Study

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EGP Media and Press

Bring Donn Fendler's True Survival Story to Life for Homeschoolers & Classrooms Transform this gripping true story into an unforgettable learning experience with our hands-on novel study. Perfect for homeschoolers and classroom teachers, this guide replaces boring worksheets with survival simula

3rd - 12th Novel Studies, Geography

Also included in: Survival Escape Room + Project-Based Novel Study for Lost on a Mountain in Maine

Amos Fortune Free Man — Comprehensive Novel Study & Activity Guide

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EGP Media and Press

Comprehensive Amos Fortune, Free Man Novel Study Guide – A Cross-Curricular Journey Through History, Resilience, and Financial LiteracyDesigned for Homeschoolers, Co-Ops & Classrooms (Grades 3-12) – A Living History Approach Without Quizzes!Dive deep into Elizabeth Yates’ Amos Fortune, Free Man

3rd - 12th Novel Studies, Black History, U.S. History

Also included in: Colonial America Literature & History Bundle: Project-Based learning grades 3-12

Pollyanna Novel study for grades 3-12 including STEM lab!

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EGP Media and Press

Engage, Explore, and Excel with a Thoughtfully Designed Literature Guide for Homeschoolers & Classroom TeachersUnlock the timeless lessons of Eleanor H. Porter’s Pollyanna with this multi-dimensional novel study guide —perfect for homeschoolers and classroom teachers seeking a rich, interactive,

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, Robotics

Also included in: 5 Novel Study bundle: Family Summer Audiobook Club {+BONUSES!}

Riding Freedom Novel Study – A Cross-Curricular Journey

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EGP Media and Press

Bring Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Inspiring Story to Life for Grades 3-12Discover the true story of Charlotte Parkhurst, America’s first female stagecoach driver, through this immersive, multi-disciplinary novel study. Perfect for homeschoolers and classroom teachers, this guide blends literature, history, and

3rd - 12th Novel Studies, Physics, U.S. History

Also included in: 1800-1914 New England/U.S, Historical Fiction Bundle: Five Novels + BONUS

A Gathering of Days Novel Study + Virtual Old Sturbridge Village Scavenger Hunt

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Bring Joan W. Blos' Award-Winning Historic Fiction Diary to Life for Grades 3-12Step into 1830s New England with this immersive, interdisciplinary novel study that blends historical fiction, textile arts, and early American life.Designed for both homeschoolers and classroom teachers, this study tran

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: 1800-1914 New England/U.S, Historical Fiction Bundle: Five Novels + BONUS

Sweet Home Alaska: Novel Study with STEM lab, Analysis, and Virtual Field Trip

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EGP Media and Press

Bring Carole Estby Dagg's Historical Novel to Life Through Hands-On LearningImmerse students in the Matanuska Colony resettlement with this comprehensive novel study that blends literature, Great Depression history, and practical STEM challenges. Perfect for homeschoolers (especially unit study fami

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: 5 Novel Study bundle: Family Summer Audiobook Club {+BONUSES!}

Project Based Lyddie Novel Study & look at the Industrial Revolution in Lowell

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EGP Media and Press

Bring the Mills to Life for Homeschoolers & Classrooms (Grades 3-12) – No Quizzes, Just Hands-On Learning!Step into the bustling world of Katherine Paterson’s Lyddie with this dynamic, application-based novel study—perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, and school classrooms. This guide replaces tra

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: 1800-1914 New England/U.S, Historical Fiction Bundle: Five Novels + BONUS

Courage of Sarah Noble Novel Study: K-5 Literacy, STEM, SEL & History Activities

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EGP Media and Press

Transform your literature study into an engaging journey of critical thinking, historical discovery, and hands-on learning! And let even your young learning impress you with their analytical thinking skills while having fun with project-based learning. This comprehensive novel study for The Courage

Kindergarten - 5th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: Colonial America Literature & History Bundle: Project-Based learning grades 3-12

Colonial America Literature & History Bundle: Project-Based learning grades 3-12

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EGP Media and Press

Here's a compelling TPT description for your Colonial History Bundle:Colonial America History Bundle: Project-Based Novel Studies + Primary Source KitBring Colonial American history to life with this comprehensive bundle of 5 engaging resources that combine literature, primary sources, and hands-on

1st - 12th Novel Studies, U.S. History

Chasing Vermeer Novel Study Project-Based Learning UNIT: Grades 3-12

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EGP Media and Press

Transform your literature study into an interdisciplinary exploration with this comprehensive project-based novel study of Blue Balliett's Chasing Vermeer. Perfect for grades 3-12 with differentiated activities that adapt to multiple age groups and learning styles.What's Included:30+ hands-on projec

3rd - 12th Art History, Novel Studies

Also included in: From Canvas to Clues: Chasing Vermeer Novel Study with Art History Investigation

The Wright 3 Novel Study: Fibonacci, Philosophy, Architecture, & STEAM Projects

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EGP Media and Press

Art, Architecture & Identity: A Complete Project-Based Novel Study for "The Wright 3" by Blue BalliettTransform literature education into hands-on exploration of art, architecture, philosophy, and mathematics with this comprehensive 100+ page interdisciplinary curriculum. Unlike traditional nove

3rd - 12th Art History, Novel Studies, Other (Math)

The Wild Robot Elementary Pick Your Own Path Game and Narrative Activity

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EGP Media and Press

Transform How Students Experience Literature and Learn Perspective-Taking!Perfect for: Classroom Teachers (All ages, but target - Grades 2-5), Homeschool Parents, Library Programs, and Summer Learning.Is getting your students excited about reading and understanding different perspectives a challenge

Preschool - 5th Literature, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)

Also included in: The Wild Robot Ultimate Teaching Toolkit: 7-in-1 Immersive Learning System

Mr. Popper's Penguins Pick Your Own Path Game to explore Novel Themes!

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EGP Media and Press

Mr. Popper's Penguins Pick Your Own Path Dive into an exciting, interactive learning experience with this 23-page printable PDF, inspired by the classic novel! Students become Mr. Popper, a house painter in Stillwater, and navigate a penguin-filled adventure after receiving a live penguin from Admir

Preschool - 5th Novel Studies

Lost on Katahdin: Novel Study Survival Escape Room + Lost on a Mountain in Maine

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EGP Media and Press

Lost on Katahdin: Survival Escape Room - Book Companion for "Lost on a Mountain in Maine" by Donn FendlerEngage Your Students in Wilderness Survival Adventure!Dive into the thrilling true story of Donn Fendler's 1939 survival ordeal with this interactive escape room activity! Students become part of

3rd - 8th Novel Studies, Geography

Also included in: Survival Escape Room + Project-Based Novel Study for Lost on a Mountain in Maine