Ways to End the Semester

November 27th, 2008

This is a list of ideas for end of the semester/year activities. Stand at the door and shake each student’s hand. Tell them you were glad they were in your class and you wish them luck next year/semester. Have students gather all major papers and other work and put them in folder in chronological order. [...]

End of the Year Scrapbook Project

November 26th, 2008

This end of high school scrapbook is great for English class but can be used in most content areas. It could easily be adapted to middle school as well. High school seniors (or those leaving middle school) put 8 individual assignments into a scrapbook containing memories from high school. The following list of assignments will [...]

End of the Year Letter

November 24th, 2008

Students write letters to next year’s class. Tell students that they are now experts on how to be successful at their grade level. Then brainstorm with them things they’ve learned and subjects they’ve studied. After the discussion, have them write a letter to the students of next year’s class telling them what to look forward [...]