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TOP SELLER! UPDATED & IMPROVED! 200 improvisation acting scenarios. Simply print the scenarios onto cardstock, cut them out, and place them in a box for partners to draw out. These scenarios are great for drama class! (This product was updated from 180 scenarios to 200 July 2021). Bonus! Three label sizes to cut, laminate, and attach to a box or bag: 3 x 5, 4 x 6, and 5 x 7. You might also like:400 Acting Improvisation Scenarios & Drama GamesCharacter Traits & Emotions Mini Scenes for Drama

Downloaded over 60,000 times! Get ready for some Christmas fun! This reader's theatre script is designed for the whole class to enjoy. There are six main readers and four choral groups. Assign parts and have a blast reading this goofy story about a reindeer named Bob! ♥ For more classroom friendly teaching resources visit my TPT store at Insight LiteracyBob the Goofy Reindeer Christmas Reader's Theatre © 2016-2021 Lisa Frase ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Terms of Use: The original purchaser may use thi

Read aloud, The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown. Notice how the author focuses on the critical attributes of her topic. The text pattern in The Important Book is one of the most versatile patterns available. This activity can be adapted across all grade levels and subject areas. Primary teachers can model and use an interactive writing approach. Upper elementary, middle school, and high school teachers can assign, "The Important Thing" writing as an assessment of important ideas and conc

This packet includes 15 one page reader's theatre scripts to help support and open up honest discussions in 4th-6th grade classrooms about using good character and making smart choices. Each script allows for four readers. Topics include:"Trust Me!" (Trustworthiness) "Respect Yourself and Others" (Respect) "Be Responsible!" (Responsibility) "That's Not Fair!" (Fairness) "We Care!" (Caring) "Citizenship" "Let's All Get Along!" (Cooperation) "It Takes Courage!" (Courage) "I Forgive You!" (Forgive

BEST SELLER! This set of twenty-five reading response task menus (27 pages, 25 menus) asks the reader to write a written response based on a critical thinking question. The reader chooses a focus for his or her response on specific questions from a selection of questions. Grading rubric included. There are twenty-five categories: Elements of Fiction, Character Analysis, Knowledge & Comprehension, Nonfiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry, Theme, Author's Perspective, Connections, Thinking Beyond

In this independent writing project, students will: -draft, revise, and edit a realistic fiction story -develop a main character -develop a simple plot -integrate sensory images into the story for setting -use dialogue that moves the story forward -write and illustrate a final copy for an audience Teacher Notes:Although this is an independent writing project, you will will need to teach and model the elements of a realistic fiction story. Included in this packet: -student instructions -g

BEST SELLER! This 7-page pdf file includes a complete scripted mini lesson for teaching students to infer character's feelings. The lesson includes an active engagement activity for small groups, a full sized example of the modeled text, assessment and answer key, and a Character's Feelings & Emotions poster to hang in your classroom. This lesson is appropriate for grades 3 thru 8. The expected teaching time is 15 to 20 minutes. You might also like:Reading Response Task Menu w/Critical Thinkin

BEST SELLER! This 6 page file demonstrates how to write a simple paragraph. It includes an instructional poster than can be projected, 4 instructional poster examples that can be projected, and a rubric for grading. 2nd-5th (reteach, special education, ELL / ESL). ♥ For more classroom friendly teaching resources visit my TPT store at Insight Literacy.com. How to Write a Paragraph © 2016-2021 Lisa Frase ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Terms of Use: The original purchaser may use this teaching resource in th

No More Bullies! is a 3-page reader's theatre script that gives kid friendly advice against bullying. This pdf file includes instructions and information about reader's theatre. The script can be used in a classroom, or as part of an anti-bullying presentation where older students present to younger students. ♥ For more classroom friendly teaching resources, visit my TPT store at Insight Literacy.com No More Bullies! Reader's Theater Script ©2021 Lisa Frase ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Terms of Use: The

BEST SELLER! This 9 page mini literature unit accompanies the picture book , The Plot Chickens by Mary Jane and Herm Auch. Summary: Henrietta the chicken loves to read so much that she writes a book, but no one will publish a book by a chicken, so she publishes it herself, but she receives a bad review. This funny little picture book provides the perfect opportunity for teachers to discuss the basic elements of story writing, how books are published, and perseverance. The literature activities

50 Paragraph Writing Prompts Plus Grading Rubrics Pull up your writing shorts! This 52-page pdf file comes with 50 lined worksheets with writing prompts for writing a paragraph and two rubrics for grading. Assign weekly (or periodically) paragraphs to assess student writing. Use for class work or homework. ♥ For more classroom friendly teaching resources, visit my TPT store at Insight Literacy.com 50 Paragraph Writing Prompts Plus Rubrics ©2021 Lisa Frase ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Terms of Use: The

This one page reading comprehension passage about the first Thanksgiving for grades 3-5 includes 11 multiple-choice questions and one short answer question. Answer key included. ♥ For more classroom friendly teaching resources visit my TPT store at Insight Literacy.com. The First Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions © 2016-2021 Lisa Frase ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Terms of Use: The original purchaser may use this teaching resource in their classroom or homeschool (personal home or

BEST SELLER! This 24 page packet includes 20 accountable talk bubbles with conversation stems, a "Talk with Respect" poster with mini talk bubbles, a mini lesson, and 4 mid size blank talk bubbles. Student led conversations accountable to the learning content or text is the heart of accountable talk. Accountable talk can be taught and used in any grade level or subject area. The talk bubbles are simply a visual reminder of how people respectfully share opinions, ideas, and thoughts. For more cl

This 58-page thematic penguin unit is packed with cross-curricular activities in reading, writing, poetry, science, math, art, and drama. Included in this packet: Instructions, a nonfiction print and fold booklet about penguins, multiple choice comprehension questions and answer key, Parts of a Penguin cut, paste, and label worksheet and answer key, color page (or) cover for a penguin shape book + lined facts pages and one blank page for the shape book, penguin facts poetry pattern, black and w

Nonfiction Text Features "About Me" BookletBEST SELLER! Students learn about nonfiction text features by creating a booklet about themselves using different features. This 25-page resource includes instructions, printable text features pages for students to make a booklet (including front and back cover), and printable text features mini colorful teaching posters. Updated 12/14/15 - Now includes a grading rubric! Text features included: timeline, bullets, text box, caption, map, graph, diagram,

This pdf file includes a lesson plan, parts of a friendly letter model, modeled example, writing frame, editing checklist, and a grading rubric for teaching students how to write a friendly letter. Although this activity is perfect to do around Thanksgiving, you can use this lesson any time of the school year. ♥ For more classroom friendly teaching resources visit my TPT store at Insight Literacy.com. Thank You Letter Writing Lesson Thanksgiving Activity © 2010-2021 Lisa Frase ALL RIGHTS RESERVE

16 Reading Worksheets for Any Fiction Picture Book or Short StoryThis pdf file contains 16 reading worksheets & activities to use with and fiction picture book or short story. Most of the worksheets to use with novels as well. You can use them for the entire class or small groups (book clubs). Sequence of Events Predict the Plot Cause and Effect Characters Setting Summarization Inference Problem & Solution Character's Feelings Visualizing Thinking Mat Reading Response Story Frame COW Slip P

Printable Positive Motivational Quotes Sticky-Notes TemplateMotivate students and colleagues with 48 different positive and uplifting quotes. Simply place 1-7/8 x 1-7/8" sticky-notes onto the template and print the quotes directly onto the notes (directions included). Remove a sticky-note and place it on a student's desk or in a teacher's box! Take the Random Acts of Positive Motivation Challenge make someone's day! Cheer someone up! Motivate your students! Lift up your colleagues! ♥ For more

This pdf file contains a copy of Clement C. Moore's famous poem, "Twas the Night Before Christmas", plus a printable template for printing out interactive read aloud notes (ready to go) onto post-it notes. Print the notes and place them inside your copy of the book or onto your read aloud copy provided in this file. This is a ready to go interactive read aloud lesson! ♥ For more classroom friendly teaching resources, visit my TPT store at Insight Literacy"Twas the Night Before Christmas" Intera

This 22 page literature unit is based on Chris Van Allsburg's picture book, Queen of the Falls (2011). Queen of the Falls is Van Allsburg's first nonfiction biography. This is the story of Annie Taylor, the charm school teacher who went over Niagara Falls in a barrel and lived to tell the tale. This book is packed with Van Allsburg's beautiful illustrations. The literature unit includes 12 activities: -Photo Page of Niagara Falls (place under document camera) -Interactive Read Aloud Script fo