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©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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PAGE	CONTENT
3 - 5	TEACHER NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS
6 – 23	9-CHOICE MENUS
24 - 39	6-CHOICE MENUS
40 - 44	SAMPLE MENUS
45 – 47	LEARN MORE & CONNECTIONS
48 - 49	TERMS OF USE & CREDITS

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Dear Teacher Friend,

Thanks so much for downloading this resource.

USING THIS RESOURCE

This resource is a menu that uses shapes as a way to have students choose a task.

To use it, type tasks in the shapes below the line (where it says “edit text”).

Print the menus out.

Students will cut on the dotted line, and then they will choose one task of each shape.

They will cut those shapes out and paste them on the corresponding shape above the line.

They then complete those tasks.

This resource is editable, so can just type in whatever you want in the shapes.

FORMATTING TIPS

Play around with the text all you want. You’ll notice in the sample menus that I bolded some text and adjusted font size.

The triangles have the least space for text, and the squares have the most. Consider that when deciding what to put where.

Feel free to change the font color of the text. I use black or white typically.

I’ve given these colors, but you can use any colors you want! Simply click on the shape, choose the “Shape Format” menu, and use “Shape Fill” to change the colors.

If you have any formatting questions, please email me at lisa@giftedguru.com. I’m happy to help!

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USING MENUS FOR DIFFERENTIATION

Menus are a great strategy for differentiation. You can use them to differentiate for interest simply by offering choice in the way students are demonstrating learning.

You can also differentiate by ability with menus. You can do this by offering different levels of tasks in the same menu and directing students to choose from certain shapes or rows.

I’ve got additional helps for you.

This article discusses common issues with menus.
This link leads to the hub for differentiation on my website.

If you use these, I’d love for you to share what your student do with me! Please tag me on the ‘Gram at @thegiftedguru.

If you have any questions, please email me at lisa@giftedguru.com. I’d be happy to answer.

Best Wishes!

Lisa

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

©Lisa Van Gemert, LLC | Gifted Guru

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

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Choice Shape Up!

Cut the paper on the dotted line.
Choose three tasks from the choices below the line.
Choose one circle, one square, and one triangle.
Cut out the shapes you chose and glue them on top of the matching shapes above the line.
Complete those tasks.

Edit Text

Name: ____________________________________

Edit Text

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