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REVISED! ADDED ALTERNATE FORMAT ELA TEMPLATE! This lesson plan templates created by Sarah Allred (MaEd, NBCT), for classroom lesson plans using the Common Core State Standards. A template is included for English Language Arts and Math in this bundle (or you may purchase each separately from my store. The templates may be used for any grade level K-12. The templates include spaces for the teacher to address the domain, and standard being taught as well as revised Blooms verbs, 6 shifts in liter

REVISED! ADDITIONAL ALTERNATE ELA TEMPLATE ADDED! This bundle includes lesson plan templates created by Sarah Allred (MaEd, NBCT) for classroom lesson plans using the Common Core State Standards. The templates may be used for any grade level K-12. A template is included for English Language Arts, Math, and other core subjects which address the CCSS Literacy Standards. Included for no charge is a CCSS Literacy Standards Quick Reference Chart for grades 6-8. Each template includes spaces for the

REVISED with additional alternate lesson plan format!! A lesson plan template created by Sarah Allred, for classroom lesson plans using the Common Core State Standards. Template may be used for any grade level K-12. The template includes spaces for the teacher to address the standard, and cluster being taught as well as revised Blooms verbs, 6 shifts in literacy, 21st Century Learner skills, student grouping, differentiation, and technology use. It also includes space for Esssential Questions

Revised!! Lookng for something to keep your students actively engaged and learning at the end of the school year? This is a two to four day lesson activity about the classic game of checkers that is fun and engaging. Included are lesson directions, printables, and a PowerPoint with all lesson resources and a PowerPoint version of Checkers that you can project on a screen as students play. Now also includes a SMART Notebook version of the lesson materials! Students will learn about the history

This lesson plan template was created by Sarah Allred (MaEd, NBCT), for classroom lesson plans using the Common Core State Standards. The template may be used for any grade level K-12. The template includes spaces for the teacher to address the domain, and standard being taught as well as revised Blooms verbs, 6 shifts in literacy, 21st Century Learner skills, student grouping, differentiation, and technology use. It also includes space for Essential Questions or I Can statements and. This templ

This is a bundle of files which will help teachers prepare students for success. This collection was created and bundled by Sarah Allred, National Board Certified English Language Arts teacher with 15 years experience. The bundle includes: -EOG Vocabulary Unit - Key terms to know word list with definitions. -EOG Vocabulary Unit - I Have Who Has game cards for vocabulary practice. -EOG Vocabulary Unit - Fill in the blank test. -STARS Reading strategy PowerPoint. -Bubbling Lesson - Including bubbl

A lesson plan template created by Sarah Allred, for classroom lesson plans in Science, Social Studies, or other subjects which must also address the Common Core State Standards Literacy Standards. The template may be used for any grade level K-12. Includes for no charge as quick reference format of the CCSS Literacy Standards. The template includes spaces for the teacher to address the standard, and cluster being taught as well as revised Blooms verbs, 6 shifts in literacy, 21st Century Learn

Join the adult coloring book trend and enjoy the relaxing art of coloring with a touch of humor for your educator funny-bone! Teaching can be exasperating at times and that it is evident from these sayings, even so, educators love what they do and are dedicated to making a difference. Hand drawn by a veteran educator, this coloring book has 26 pages with common phrases teachers often say. Pages may be colored on a tablet or printed to use with your favorite coloring tools! Take a break from

This is a collection of 3 forms for use by Teacher Leaders and/or school administrators in the Instructional Coaching Process. The forms address the 3 key activities of an instructional leader. They are MS Word froms which can be printed and filled manually, or typed on and then saved/printed. Created by Sarah Allred for use in her role as a middle school Instructional Lead Teacher. Documents Included: -Peer Observation Walthrough form - an informal walkthrough form which directs the observer

One powerful way teachers can develop their own skill is by observing other teachers. This form can be used to encourage teachers to observe colleagues, reflect on what they learn, and apply it in their classrooms. This would be great for teachers to use for independent professional development and reflection, or to be used with an entire PLC or school wide to facilitate learning, reflection, and discussion. This is a tic-tac-toe choice menu to guide teachers as they do informal peer observati

This substitute notebook template is totally customizable so that you can edit it to fit the needs of your classroom. Any place you see a shaded grey rectangle is a place for you to type in your information. Also includes a list of engaging activities which your sub can use if they run out of activities for the children. Included in the notebook template are spaces for: classroom schedule, student information, class list, seating chart, classroom rules and procedures, fire drill procedures,

This is a set of informational text extension lessons to accompany the novel Al Capone Does my Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko. Al Capone Does My Shirts is a historical fiction novel appropriate for grades 5 to 7 with a Lexile of 600L. The intention of this set of lessons is to provide the focus on informational text as well as the other literacy shifts prescribed by the Common Core State Standards as well as skills from the 21st Century Skills Framework. Created by Sarah Allred. Follow me on Twit

Need a simple strategy to teach students how to attack and standardized reading test? Then STARS is for you!! STARS is an easy to remember 5 step process which guides students through the most effective strategies for success on a reading test. Created by Sarah Allred, a National Board Certified English Language Arts teacher with 15 years of experience. This strategy is appropriate for grades 3 - 8. This file is a PowerPoint which presents each step of the strategy to students. At the end of

This bundle of Standards Based Planning Resources was created by Sarah Allred (MaEd, NBCT), for classroom lesson plans. The templates and materials may be used for any grade level K-12. These materials are a MS Word format. It can be printed and filled in by hand, or the gray fields can be typed in and then saved and/or printed out. Resources included: 1-Original infographic on the Standards Based Planning Process. 2- Original article Common Lesson Planning: An Approach to Coaching and Facilitat

Tired of having to focus on negative discipline, rather than rewarding the positive? This fun and easy ongoing class game will encourage good behavior and habits in your classroom. This is an ongoing game you can play with your class for just one class period, a whole week, a month, or more. The rules are very simple and easy for the teacher. Best of all it encourages positive peer pressure, teamwork, and good classroom habits! This product includes the following: -#1 Team Game teacher directi

This is a collection of materials and instructional ideas for teaching students how to read and analyze arguments. It includes a lesson guide, links to articles for use with students, a worksheet, and a printable poster. The activities address the following Common Core State Standards Anchor Standards for English Language Arts Reading: Key Ideas and Details 1 & 2 Craft and Structure 5 & 6 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 8 Writing: Text Types and Purposes 1 Production and Distribution of Wri

This is an organization product created by Sarah Allred (MaEd, NBCT). It is a school year calendar beginning June 2019 and running through May 2020. The beautiful teal and red design is modern and bright. The cover has space to add your monogram or name, and the planner includes a password keeper section. For each month included, there is a 2 page spread with room for notes and sketches, and a calendar of the month. After the month page spread you will find a 2-page spread for each week. The lef

This activity is based on a game found on the Cool Math website. It is a simulation game where players run a coffee shop. Players must purchase supplies, create a coffee recipe and run the shop, aiming to last as many days as possible and earn as much money as possible. This activity may be completed independently, but I would recommend having students do it in pairs or groups of three in order to give them the opportunity to collaborate and have planning discussions. The activity could be co

Take learning to the next level by leveraging student data! This workbook takes educators through a protocol for analyzing student data, setting goals, and then planning instruction based on the data analysis. The 8 page document includes an introduction with a suggested approach for using the protocol, prompts for recording and analyzing student data, prompts for reflection and SMART(ER) goal setting, as well as prompts for instructional planning. This workbook is suitable for use with indivi

This is a fun creative thinking/writing lesson that will help students build a clear understanding of the parts of a paragraph and can extend to the parts of an essay using an analogy between paragraphs and cheeseburgers. It would also be a fun review for paragraph writing. Included is a SMART Notebook file which includes the teacher lesson plan notes and all materials needed for the lesson. Created by Sarah Allred Follow me on Twitter @RockstarTchr