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Halloween 5-Day Writing Unit!
Halloween 5-Day Writing Unit!
This is a 5-day unit with minilessons that include: -getting ideas from mentor texts -adding sensory details to stories using our 5 senes -learn...
By Run Teacher, Run!
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Subject: Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 1 Week

Santa's reindeer character traits
Santa's reindeer character traits
Santa's reindeer provide a fun yet productive lesson in character traits. Students work to investigate what the names of the reindeer might sugges...
By Stephen Campbell
$1.95
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Subject: Creative Writing, Literature, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 45 Minutes

Things Fall Apart - Proverbs Activity
Things Fall Apart - Proverbs Activity
This is a good 2 day lesson about proverbs, that goes great in the middle of reading Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart." In addition to defining p...
By Kmsst66
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Days

Make It Active Voice
Make It Active Voice
Thirty-six slides introducing Active and Passive voice in very simple terms so the students focus on the concept and not decoding the sentences. Al...
By Sweetpatootie
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NYS ELA Grade 3 4 5  Test Prep English Language Arts Reading
NYS ELA Grade 3 4 5 Test Prep English Language Arts Reading
Use the Kaplan Patented 2W's- help your students understand the MAIN IDEA of every reading comprehension piece that they read!!!!! Print these on ...
By Ilissa Landsman
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Subject: ELA Test Prep, Reading, English Language Arts Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Capital Letters and Punctuation
Capital Letters and Punctuation
Basic guidelines and rules for using capital letters when writing and end marks for basic sentences. Includes peer workshopping activities and grou...
By Beth Hammett
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Subject: Writing, English, Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 90 Minutes

Area of  a Polygon
Area of a Polygon
If Perimeter is the distance around a Polygon, then Area is the number of square units of measure within the figure. We can find the Area if we kno...
By Mary Powell
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Subject: Geometry, Measurement, Applied Math Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Adult Education, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: N/A

Figurative Language--Idioms
Figurative Language--Idioms
This eight page notebook file defines figurative language and what they are used for. The figurative language that is focused on is idioms. Tips ...
By Vintage Teacher
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Subject: English Language Arts, OTHER, Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Valentine Activities
Valentine Activities
This simple unit consists of: Valentine's Day - a simple story about making a Valentine written with a repetitive line. How To Make A Valentine: ...
By Juanita Pritchard
$5.00
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Subject: Special Education Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

MP3 Australia Song from Audio Memory's Geography Songs CD
MP3 Australia Song from Audio Memory's Geography Songs CD
Australia Song MP3 from Geography Songs CD - Kathy Troxel/Audio Memory Lyrics: Between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean - There is the b...
By Audio Memory
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Subject: Music, Geography (k-12) Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Magnet Fiction Story Questions
Magnet Fiction Story Questions
This is a great fiction book to read to your students when introducing a science unit on magnets. The story is called "Mr. Fixit's Magnet Machine....
By Deborah Maldonado
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Subject: Science, Reading, Special Education Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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Show-Don't-Tell Writing Exercise
Show-Don't-Tell Writing Exercise
The kids really get into this one. They will be given 10 "telling" setences and they have to change them into showing sentences. (students are gi...
By Deedumtweedle
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 45 Minutes

Mini Lessons: Drawing Conclusions
Mini Lessons: Drawing Conclusions
This product includes two mini-lessons for drawing conclusions as well as a graphic organizer for drawing conclusions. This would fit nicely into a...
By Brenna Kendrick
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Division Introduction - Equal Groups
Division Introduction - Equal Groups
By matching the "equal group" picture cards, division equation, and quotient, students learn the basic process of division. There are 5 matching se...
By Gofish
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Subject: Math, Basic Operations, Arithmetic Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

How to Find the Main Idea
How to Find the Main Idea
This 11 slide PowerPoint presentation introduces strategies for finding the main idea sentence of a paragraph. It gives strategies for finding an ...
By Patricia Hutchison
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Expository Writing Minilessons
Expository Writing Minilessons
A series of expository minilessons for the prewriting, drafting, and revision parts of the writing process. Includes five minilesson total. ...
By Joseph Espinosa
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Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 1 Week

Metric System PowerPoint Notes with Class Practice
Metric System PowerPoint Notes with Class Practice
Catch the attention of your students with this engaging PowerPoint presentation explaining the Metric System complete with eye-catching animations ...
By Mignon
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Subject: Science, Math Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing for Research Papers Made Easy!
Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing for Research Papers Made Easy!
It's time to assign a research paper, but your students don't know or can't remember how to quote, paraphrase or summarize others' writing? You ne...
By Casey A. South
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Subject: English Language Arts, Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education Duration: 30 Minutes

Comprehension Skills - Cause and Effect
Comprehension Skills - Cause and Effect
A set of 8 x 5 index cards you can print out to introduce and/or reteach the concept of cause and effect. It is a quick way to target struggling st...
By Team A!
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Subject: Reading Level(s): 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

READING WORKSHOP POST ITS WRITING RESPONSE NOTEBOOK
READING WORKSHOP POST ITS WRITING RESPONSE NOTEBOOK
READING WORKSHOP POST ITS WRITING RESPONSE NOTEBOOK...
By Ilissa Landsman
$2.99
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2.9
Subject: Reading, Writing, Literature Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

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Inference Minilesson: Figure Out What Characters Are Really Thinking!
Inference Minilesson: Figure Out What Characters Are Really Thinking!
One of the most important skills a reader can have is the ability to infer. This lesson is completely written out for you and can be used early on...
By Teachergal
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 55 Minutes

Story Map Collection
Story Map Collection
I created or modified this set of 12 story maps over the last 15 years. They range from very primary designs to some that are meant for much more ...
By P. Jane Jones
$8.00
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2.9
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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To Kill A Mockingbird Vocabulary Lists Novel Harper Lee
To Kill A Mockingbird Vocabulary Lists Novel Harper Lee
To Kill A Mockingbird Vocabulary Lists Novel Study Here are three lists of words that include part of speech and definition that are used in Harpe...
By Albert Baggetta
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Structural Elements of Drama (interactive)
Structural Elements of Drama (interactive)
This is a Smart Board slide that is a great interactive review for students studying the Structural Elements of Drama. Great on the SB for full cla...
By Susan Russell
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Subject: Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Speak - Full Unit (4 Weeks)
Speak - Full Unit (4 Weeks)
This is a 4 week unit on Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak. The unit has 3 main focuses. 1. Learning about the importance of Voice in writing 2....
By Kmsst66
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Month

Descriptive Writing- Show, Don't Tell
Descriptive Writing- Show, Don't Tell
This worksheet follows a mini-lesson (also included) to help students see the difference between telling (Miss Shannon was angry) and showing (Miss...
By Dyan Branstetter
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2.8
Subject: Creative Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Going From Standards to Performance Objectives to Assessments
Going From Standards to Performance Objectives to Assessments
Quick, easy to use reference pages that explain a method to unlock the real meaning of individual standards, create performance objectives based up...
By Richard A. Zagranski
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Subject: For All Subject Areas Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool

making inferences story prompts
making inferences story prompts
i put up a story line like these and the students use the frontloading sentence frames to make inferences as to the gyst of the story....
By Susan Millan
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Subject: EFL - ESL - ELD, Balanced Literacy, Short Stories Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 30 Minutes

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Achieving Sentence Variety- Presentation
Achieving Sentence Variety- Presentation
This is a power point presentation that teaches the ins and outs of how to achieve sentence complexity. Beginning with an overview of sentence type...
By Mary Hudson
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2.8
Subject: Grammar, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Hebrews: How did the Judaism Survive & Develop? by Don Nelson
Hebrews: How did the Judaism Survive & Develop? by Don Nelson
2 page text, maps & pics of how the Jewish religion survived & developed. Vocabulary, map, worksheet, comprehension questions, and photos will exp...
By Don Nelson
$1.50
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Subject: Ancient History, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Style Analysis: Author's Purpose
Style Analysis: Author's Purpose
Offers thinking questions on how all author's create their writing style, as well as questions for analysis. Originally created for use with Breath...
By Creativity
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Persuasion Packet: Appeals, Devices, and Propaganda
Persuasion Packet: Appeals, Devices, and Propaganda
This document contains a packet featuring an 8-part instructional plan for teaching students about persuasion in writing. It includes various creat...
By Rebecca Malone
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Other Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Halloween story writing
Halloween story writing
Kids love Halloween and this product will help them write interesting, well organized stories to celebrate this favorite time of year. It can be e...
By Ms. Joanne
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2.8
Subject: Vocabulary, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

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Four Weeks of Differentiated Spelling Activities for Grades 3-6
Four Weeks of Differentiated Spelling Activities for Grades 3-6
Spelling can be a boring subject for students who only see it as another set of worksheets. Here is a month's worth of differentiated activites for...
By Deborah Kittredge
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Subject: Spelling, Vocabulary Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

What Determines Demand Worksheet
What Determines Demand Worksheet
This worksheet outlines the five determinants on demand and asks students to apply these determinants to a specific situation. This is an stand-al...
By Derek Luebbe
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2.8
Subject: Economics, Business Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education Duration: 1 hour

PowerPoint Pronouns and Antecedents
PowerPoint Pronouns and Antecedents
Simple and Compound antecedents explained with agreement. Essential question included. Right and wrong examples and participation questions inclu...
By Higg
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Subject: English Language Arts, Grammar, Education Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Writing Workshop Realistic Fiction Organize Story Printable Lesson
Writing Workshop Realistic Fiction Organize Story Printable Lesson
Writing Workshop Realistic Fiction Organize Story Printable Lesson Chart EXAMPLE ON HOW TO USE: "THE CHARACTER WANTS TO GO ON THE ROLLERCOASTER...
By Ilissa Landsman
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Subject: Writing, Creative Writing, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

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Fantasy mini lessons for guided reading
Fantasy mini lessons for guided reading
If you are teaching the fantasy genre, this ten lesson guide will come in handy. Each lesson is less than 15 minutes long and covers a wide range ...
By J.m. Carlin
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Teaching Transitions
Teaching Transitions
Helpful Mini-Lesson pertaining to transitions!...
By Donna Tattoli
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Subject: ELA Test Prep Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Domain and Range Worksheet
Domain and Range Worksheet
This worksheet gives definitions, descriptions, and guided practice for determining the domain and range of linear, quadratic, square root, and inv...
By Jj
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2.7
Subject: Algebra 2, Graphing, PreCalculus Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Rocks and Minerals Choice Menu
Rocks and Minerals Choice Menu
This unit is designed using concepts of Layered Curriculum by Kathy Nunley (layeredcurrciulum.com) The students chose their projects and need to de...
By Coret Smith
$6.00
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2.7
Subject: Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Why to Learn Spanish (Introductory Unit)
Why to Learn Spanish (Introductory Unit)
On this unit beginner high school students explore different statements about the importance of learning Spanish as a foreign language. They are pr...
By Norma Casas
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2.6
Subject: Spanish, Foreign Language Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

West African Trade
West African Trade
A quick but beautiful presentation that shows students the 3 main vegetation zones of West Africa, along with what was traded in West Africa. Gold ...
By Madeline Juan
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Snowmen at Night - Activity Packet
Snowmen at Night - Activity Packet
This is such a fun, easy "last few days before" Christmas break, or "first few days back from" Christmas break activity to do in January! I did...
By Lindsay Flood
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2.6
Subject: Short Stories, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Paraphrasing Steps to Great Paraphrasing PowerPoint
Paraphrasing Steps to Great Paraphrasing PowerPoint
Steps to great paraphrasing PowerPoint presentation, including what is paraphrasing and why it is important. Helpful when teaching how to research ...
By Happyedugator
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2.6
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

The Poetry of Robert Frost
The Poetry of Robert Frost
This is a powerpoint presentation on Robert Frost and some of his poems with assignments included....
By Elizabeth Burke
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2.6
Subject: English Language Arts, Literature Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Homeschooler, Babies/Toddlers Duration: 40 Minutes

Writing Great Beginnings - Lesson Plan/Worksheet
Writing Great Beginnings - Lesson Plan/Worksheet
Using these worksheets, students will learn the 5 techniques that writers use to "hook" their reader, and then they search for examples of those te...
By Dyan Branstetter
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2.5
Subject: Creative Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

PowerPoint First Americans - Early Civilizations of North America
PowerPoint First Americans - Early Civilizations of North America
This PowerPoint gives a brief overview of some early civilizations in North America. It makes reference to the land bridge of Beringia, hunter - g...
By Stephen Campbell
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2.5
Subject: Ancient History, U.S. History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Run-ons and Fragments - Grammar Mini Lessons
Run-ons and Fragments - Grammar Mini Lessons
unit consists of 36 mini lessons (one per week for the entire school year) to be used during the first few or last few minutes of the class period....
By Cindy
$6.00
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2.5
Subject: English Language Arts, Grammar Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

10 Minilessons - Narrative Nonfiction Reading Unit - TC Format
10 Minilessons - Narrative Nonfiction Reading Unit - TC Format
10 Narrative Nonfiction Reading Minilessons in Teacher's College Format. (Teaching Point, Connect, Teach, Active Engagement, Link, Share) Each les...
By Melissa Dean
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A