April Fools' Day Digital Activities - Nonfiction Text, Student Prank, & Writing
April Fools' Day Digital Activities - Nonfiction Text, Student Prank, & Writing: Bring some fun into your classroom this April Fools' Day with this engaging digital nonfiction resource! Dive into the history of the holiday with a nonfiction reading comprehension text. Then, add a twist with a hilarious (and incredibly challenging) fake test with no correct answers student prank. Finally, students will complete a creative digital writing assignment that challenges them to design their own April Fools' Day pranks.
This is a Google-compatible activity, and students complete all the work on the computer. This works well with distance learning, 1:1 classrooms, remote teaching, Google Classroom, or for online education.
Included in This Digital April Fools' Day Nonfiction Lesson and Prank:
➡️ Teacher Instructions: These detailed instructions provide the teacher with a comprehensive overview of how to execute the student prank effectively. It includes guidance on setting up the prank test, managing student reactions, and transitioning to the follow-up activities.
➡️ Student Prank ELA Google Forms Test: This test is intentionally designed to be incredibly challenging, with questions that have no correct answers. It's created to confuse students, sparking amusement and surprise when they realize it's an April Fools' Day prank.
➡️ April Fools' Day Google Slides: These Google Slides offer a step-by-step guide for teachers to navigate the April Fools' Day lesson. They include, among other information, discussion prompts to engage students in reflecting on their experience and tips for incorporating harmless pranks.
➡️ History of April Fools' Day Digital Nonfiction Article: This engaging article explores the origins and customs of April Fools' Day, providing students with context and background information about the holiday.
➡️ History of April Fools' Day Nonfiction Comprehension Questions: These questions assess students' comprehension of the nonfiction article, prompting them to recall key details and concepts. A detailed answer key is included.
➡️ April Fools' Day Creative Prank List Digital Assignment: In this digital assignment, students tap into their creativity to devise their own April Fools' Day pranks.