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Grammar Mini-Lessons (all grammar topics on state testing)
Grammar Mini-Lessons (all grammar topics on state testing)
Don't have time to teach grammar? Now, you can teach every grammar topic as a warm-up! - 4 mini-lessons on a page - 3 mini-lessons for each gramm...
By Briana Hurd
$4.00
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FREE Shape Cards
FREE Shape Cards
This FREE download includes 30 cards with pictures of different shapes. Use these cards to help your students begin to develop the ability to visua...
By Mrs. Patton
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Subject: Math, Geometry Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Olive, the other Reindeer
Olive, the other Reindeer
Included in this freebie is the following: 1- Olive, The reindeer bubble map Writing prompts: 2- Olive, the other reindeer is.. 3- Olive, t...
By The Bubbly Blonde
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Subject: Holidays/Seasonal Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Spanish Car, Gar, Zar Verbs in Preterit Tense
Spanish Car, Gar, Zar Verbs in Preterit Tense
A creative inductive method of teaching the Spanish Car, Gar, Zar verbs of preterite tense. Includes interesting pictures that captivate students' ...
By Todd Claybaugh
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HMR Grade 1 Theme 05 Story 1 - Shell Design & Writing  w/ SMARTBOARD
HMR Grade 1 Theme 05 Story 1 - Shell Design & Writing w/ SMARTBOARD
This Shell Design activity is a fun way to encourage expository writing. This activity also helps prepare 1st graders for expository writing tests....
By David
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Reading is Thinking
Reading is Thinking
This chart encourages students to be active readers. I use it for one of my minilessons on thinking about reading using sticky notes. The ideas on ...
By Knightsteacher
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Subject: Reading Level(s): 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Kindergarten Sight Word Books--BUY ALL 5 SETS AND SAVE!!!
Kindergarten Sight Word Books--BUY ALL 5 SETS AND SAVE!!!
Kindergarten Sight Word Books, All 5 Sets--There are 5 sets of books: fall, winter, spring, Thanksgiving, and the holiday books. There are 2 b...
By Teacher Tam
$6.00
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Subject: Reading, Spelling Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Prime Factorization Notes
Prime Factorization Notes
These notes cover prime factorization....
By Ralynn Ernest
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Subject: Math, Numbers, Other (Math) Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Science Fiction mini lessons for guided reading
Science Fiction mini lessons for guided reading
If you are studying the science fiction genre, then these ten mini lessons will come in handy! It includes the following lessons: introducing scie...
By J.m. Carlin
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Improving Word Choice
Improving Word Choice
This writing lesson was developed to be used with the story "When I was Young in the Mountains" by Cynthia Rylant. Beginning with examples of good...
By Heather Picolotti
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Student Handouts for Writing CD or DVD Reviews
Student Handouts for Writing CD or DVD Reviews
Student handouts intended for independent use; these handouts guide students through the steps to write a review of a CD (album) or DVD (film). Can...
By In English
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Pi Day Cylinders Activity
Pi Day Cylinders Activity
This activity requires the instructor to provide six cylindrical objects (soda cans, jars, etc) for students to measure. They will discover the dia...
By Lindsay Perro
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Subject: Geometry, Math, Measurement Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The Alphabet Train Extended Version (both upper and lowercase letters)
The Alphabet Train Extended Version (both upper and lowercase letters)
The uppercase ONLY version of the Alphabet Train is available for free at our TPT store! We have received requests for the extended version contain...
By Kindergarten Kiosk
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Subject: Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler, Babies/Toddlers Duration: N/A

Sentences - Writing / Revising / Editing - Grade 1 - Teacher Lessons
Sentences - Writing / Revising / Editing - Grade 1 - Teacher Lessons
Sentences – Writing / Revising / Editing – Grade 1 – Teacher Lessons is a group of teacher lessons that introduces writing sentences in a ser...
By Mark Lyons
$6.00
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Subject: Grammar, Spelling, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 1 Year

A Trip to the Firehouse ~ Word Work ~ 2nd Grade
A Trip to the Firehouse ~ Word Work ~ 2nd Grade
This is a set of 6 worksheets for practicing language arts skills related to the spelling, vocabulary, and high frequency words that go with the st...
By Christie Uribe
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Subject: English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary Level(s): 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

French Verbs Savoir and Connaitre Activity
French Verbs Savoir and Connaitre Activity
This powerpoint begins with the forms of savoir and connaitre as well as examples to show how they are used. The slides that follow contain additio...
By Jos76
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Subject: Foreign Language, French Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes

The Beginning of The Cold War
The Beginning of The Cold War
This one page historical reading plus one page of questions summarizes some of the reasons for the start of the Cold War. It is designed for middle...
By Lady Lion
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Powerful Poetry Combo: Exploring Poetry and Writing Powerful Poetry
Powerful Poetry Combo: Exploring Poetry and Writing Powerful Poetry
This item is a combo pack containing two of Laura Candler's poetry ebooks, Exploring Poetry and Writing Powerful Poetry. The first ebook offers fun...
By Laura Candler
$8.00
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Mini Lessons - Print Awareness and Phonics - Grade 2
Mini Lessons - Print Awareness and Phonics - Grade 2
Mini Lessons – Print Awareness and Phonics – Grade 2 Mini Lessons with Introduction, Practice, and Wrap-up Activities Common Core Readin...
By Mark Lyons
$6.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): 2nd Duration: 30 Minutes

American Transcendentalism Notes
American Transcendentalism Notes
At the beginning of my transcendental unit I give students some basic notes on the movement including time, place, members, ideas, etc. Although tr...
By Ima Rider
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Subject: English Language Arts Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

THE GIFT OF THE MAGI O.Henry story & activities
THE GIFT OF THE MAGI O.Henry story & activities
THE GIFT OF THE MAGI O.Henry story & activities 6 pages total, inc story and activities. For about 3 lessons. English/ Literature teachers...
By Angie Barillaro- Radiant Heart
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Parts of a Friendly Letter Smartboard Activity
Parts of a Friendly Letter Smartboard Activity
This is a 2 page smartboard lesson that allows students to first place the heading, greeting, body, closing, and signature words in the correct pla...
By Teacher Chick
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Word Hunt-Write the Room Center (All Year Long)
Word Hunt-Write the Room Center (All Year Long)
Looking for an all inclusive center? This is the 151 page kit for you. This write the room kit includes 34 WEEKS of write the room center. That'...
By Coconut Cuties
$15.00
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Chunks Unit (Blends, Digraphs, Endings)
Chunks Unit (Blends, Digraphs, Endings)
This document contains the following: -Chunks Dominoes -Chunks Worksheets -Chunks Cards for Memory or Fish -Chunks Posters Print and laminat...
By A Dab Of Glue Will Do
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Valentine's Day Cut-and-Glue Sight Word Bingo
Valentine's Day Cut-and-Glue Sight Word Bingo
Looking for a fun game for Valentine's Day that also reinforces sight words? This set includes 5 different bingo games. Each game helps students ...
By Teacher Tam
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Subject: Holidays/Seasonal, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month

Coin Poems
Coin Poems
Print these off and use these poems while teaching students about money! The coins are a great visual and the poem is catchy...your students will ...
By Erin Eberhart
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Subject: Poetry, Numbers, Math Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Picnic Weeklong Fluency Packet
Picnic Weeklong Fluency Packet
This 5 day packet includes 5 original fluency passages. Each passage includes Power Words (vocabulary), comprehension questions, a home connection...
By Jodi Southard
$3.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 1 Week

Circumlocution in French, Strategies for Student Speaking and Writing
Circumlocution in French, Strategies for Student Speaking and Writing
It is very difficult for students to say or write something when they do not know the correct word (or can't remember the word) that they want to ...
By Jos76
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Subject: Foreign Language, French Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes

Cut-and-Glue Sight Word Sentences for Thanksgiving
Cut-and-Glue Sight Word Sentences for Thanksgiving
This set of 30 cut-and-glue sentences includes more than 50 Dolch sight words. These sentences are perfect for teaching not only sight words, but a...
By Teacher Tam
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Subject: Reading, Thanksgiving, Grammar Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month

Activities for each letter of the alphabet
Activities for each letter of the alphabet
This file offers 2-3 activity ideas for each letter of the alphabet. These activities incorporate not only reading skills, but also are science, s...
By Lea Ann Kannady
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Subject: English Language Arts, Math, Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Year

Narrative Writing Mini-Lessons
Narrative Writing Mini-Lessons
This product includes 14 original mini lessons for teaching narrative writing. Each includes a "weak" writing example, and a way to revise it to ma...
By B A Burke
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First Day Writing Assignment
First Day Writing Assignment
Since writing is an integral part of my teaching, I like to obtain an idea of each student's writing skills the very first day of school in Septemb...
By Connie
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Subject: Expository Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

Rules of Usage - Plural Nouns Part 2
Rules of Usage - Plural Nouns Part 2
This lesson continues with three more rules for making plural nouns, f and fe to ves, and irregular plurals. There are 9 animated and interactive ...
By Teresa Wilson
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Subject: English Language Arts, Grammar Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

A Guide to Writing...Personal Narratives
A Guide to Writing...Personal Narratives
Hi sweet friends!! This unit was designed to assist you and your lil’ one’s with writing personal narratives. This unit will take you from pr...
By Rebecca Browning
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Subject: Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 2 Weeks

Summary Roll (English and Spanish)
Summary Roll (English and Spanish)
Students identify the parts of a story in order to write a summary. Beware! This is wonderful for state mandated tests! This mini-lesson really ...
By Marti Dryk
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Gingerbread Sort: y as e or i
Gingerbread Sort: y as e or i
Get in the holiday spirit with this gingerbread sorting activity! When a y comes at the end of a word it usually makes an e or an i sound. Use th...
By Mary Lirette
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Subject: Reading, Spelling, Holidays/Seasonal Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Motivational Movies for Spanish Classes / Las Peliculas Culturales
Motivational Movies for Spanish Classes / Las Peliculas Culturales
This 50 page motivational movie packet is an excellent teaching tool for middle school and high school Spanish Teachers! This packet includes gene...
By Sparkenthusiasm
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Time To Shop practice with addition and money
Time To Shop practice with addition and money
This is a great file folder game to help students add two digit numbers and make money amounts. First the students will choose from a variety of fo...
By Mrs. Duarte
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Subject: Math Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Who were the Greek Gods? Greece by Don Nelson
Who were the Greek Gods? Greece by Don Nelson
2 page text, maps & pics about the Ancient Greek gods and myths. Greek root vocabulary, map, worksheet, comprehension questions, and photos will d...
By Don Nelson
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Subject: Ancient History, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Christmas Around the World, Kwanzaa & Hanukkah
Christmas Around the World, Kwanzaa & Hanukkah
Teach your students about Christmas traditions from around the world, like Germany, France, Italy, China, Kenya, Russia, & Greece. Introduces Hanu...
By Maestra D
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Writing Tips PowerPoint Bundle: Improve Student Writing
Writing Tips PowerPoint Bundle: Improve Student Writing
A bundle of three PowerPoint presentations that teachers can use to help their students improve and strengthen their academic writing. Includes:...
By In English
$9.00
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Author's Purpose- Pie Posters
Author's Purpose- Pie Posters
This is a set of four posters on Author's Purpose. The posters include: Persuade, Inform, and Entertain with their definitions on a pie graphic....
By Jennifer Matteodo
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Subject: Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Biography Writing Activity with Common Core Standards
Biography Writing Activity with Common Core Standards
Lesson Plan: Biography writing activities Common Core Writing Standards: 1,2,5,6 This is a 5-page packet that is intended to help students und...
By Wise Guys
$2.50
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Subject: Creative Writing, Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Inference Mini Lesson on Character's Feelings Reading Workshop
Inference Mini Lesson on Character's Feelings Reading Workshop
This 5 page pdf file includes a complete scripted mini lesson for teaching students to infer character’s feelings. The lesson includes an active ...
By Lisa Frase
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Tree Diagram and Beginning Probability Smart Board Lesson
Tree Diagram and Beginning Probability Smart Board Lesson
This 15 slide SmartBoard lesson deals with constructing tree diagrams and beginning probability. In the zip file there is also one worksheet. The...
By Vintage Teacher
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Subject: Math, Fractions, Other (Math) Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

FREE Solve Absolute Value Inequalities PowerPoint
FREE Solve Absolute Value Inequalities PowerPoint
Your students will enjoy learning and practicing how to solve absolute value inequalities with this fun, colorful, animated PowerPoint presentation...
By The Enlightened Elephant
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Subject: Math, Algebra, Algebra 2 Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

HMR Grade 1 Theme 01 Phonics - Interactive Activity - SMARTBOARD
HMR Grade 1 Theme 01 Phonics - Interactive Activity - SMARTBOARD
This phonics blending interactive activity allows students to touch and drag letters with ease to help them blend sounds to make words. This intera...
By David
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Cultural Investigation Portfolio 101 Activities for Students
Cultural Investigation Portfolio 101 Activities for Students
This project is my brainchild of 10 years of teaching. The Cultural Investigation Portfolio contains 101 different activities linked to various as...
By Barbara Davis
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Subject: Spanish Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

States of Matter Basic Facts Powerpoint
States of Matter Basic Facts Powerpoint
This Powerpoint identifies the 3 States of Matter (gases, liquids and solids) and visually explains basic characteristics for each state. It is me...
By Ms. Joanne
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Subject: Chemistry, Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Rules of Usage - Plural Nouns Part 4
Rules of Usage - Plural Nouns Part 4
This lesson continues with two more rules for nouns that end in 'o.' There are 11 animated and interactive slides. All nouns have picture clues to...
By Teresa Wilson
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Subject: English Language Arts, Grammar Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes