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My students had trouble with persuasive writing for years. I made many assumptions about their understanding of audience and addressing opposing...
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3 Weeks
This activity helps teach/review basic graphing skills. The end product is colorful and substantive. I glued their graph page next the the answ...
It took me several years to find an easy way to teach my 4th and 5th students to really understand what was happening during photosynthesis. They...
The purpose of this game is to practice recognizing the functions of human body systems and their organs. The game focuses on the four systems th...
No matter what type of writing you are doing, writing opening and closing paragraphs can be extremely challenging. This lesson breaks down the ...
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1 Week
I made this to help my 5th grade students review material from previous grades and prepare for the Science CSTs (California Standards Test). I w...
My students had trouble with persuasive writing for years. I made many assumptions about their understanding of audience and addressing opposing...
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2 Days
This download includes:
- 1 page of teacher notes with recommendations for setting up/conducting the debate
- Student copy of debate directi...
I made three place value activity mats and 12 worksheets for students to practice and become fluent with representing numbers in various forms: p...
This unit includes PowerPoint presentations. If you don't want or need the PowerPoint presentations, check the links at the end of this descr...
My students were comfortable with the first steps of the Scientific Method, but had trouble at the end. I created this activity to give them foc...
I made these worksheets to help my second graders become more fluent and comfortable with place value and recognizing numbers in various forms. ...
This lesson breaks down how to take a position and make an outline for persuasive essays. When students know what to do, they will write!
Ple...
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I created this PowerPoint presentation (31 content slides) and 2-page guided lesson to help my 7th students understand the following in making li...
**This lesson was created for 7th graders, but could be used with advanced 5th and 6th. Please inquire if you have questions!
I created this Po...
I made this for my students so they could have a fun way to practice identifying words as common nouns, proper nouns, verbs, or adjectives. The w...
I made this for my students so they could have a fun way to practice identifying words as common nouns, proper nouns, verbs, or adjectives. The ...
This unit DOES NOT include PowerPoint presentations. If you want or need the PowerPoint presentations, check the links at the end of this des...
I found my 7th graders had more experience collecting and displaying data, but they got stuck when it came to thinking about the results, drawin...
I made this for my students so they could have a fun way to practice identifying words as common nouns, proper nouns, verbs, or adjectives. The ...
FEEDBACK
TriSigAmber
I currently teach 5th grade. I used the information in this unit for a two week persuasive writing lesson. A few weeks later my students took the state writing assessment. I was VERY pleased to see that some of my students had persuasive prompts and were making pro/con charts, thesis statements, and great introduction/closing paragraphs. Thank you!
May 5, 2013
jmauthe
Of course everyone loved this! I really liked how it had tallies, a pictograph and a bar graph all on one.
May 4, 2013
Joh77
Very comprehensive...thanks!
April 28, 2013
jkfuller98
Just used this yesterday! Students had a great time and anything with food is always a hit!
April 26, 2013
camyfirst
We loved doing this. However, I gave them too many skittles!!! We ate the extra before we did the activity!!!
April 22, 2013
powerteacher2
Great review!
April 22, 2013
powerteacher2
Very useful!
April 22, 2013
jhea4585
Fantastic, thanks so much!
April 21, 2013
leoniemarini
This looks wonderful. I can't wait to try it out. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
April 14, 2013
eduktn5
Thank you!
April 13, 2013
pjwenberg
Great middle school resource
April 8, 2013
jmcneish
We ALL loved this activity!
April 3, 2013
littlemissmel
Thank you this is perfect. I was looking for a worksheet to practice nouns (proper and common), verbs and adjectives before going into adverbs and your worksheet is what I was looking for. :)
April 1, 2013
mathewsb143
Great resouce!
March 27, 2013
dileblanc
Kids loved this activity!!
March 22, 2013
mmbliss
Fantastic!! My 7th graders greatly benefited from this visual and hands on activity. Thanks!
March 13, 2013
PNGarland
This provided a ready-to-use unit on persuasive writing!
March 9, 2013
coopey22
Great Work!
March 2, 2013
Jacque Whittle (TpT Seller)
Going to use this to reiterate the importance of data collection in science! Thanks for sharing.
February 26, 2013
zafo1
Perfect. Just what I was looking for.
February 20, 2013
kenpye51
Very helpful in my science unit!
February 20, 2013
Heidi Lukofnak (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for the freebie! I have a few freebies you can check out at my TPT store =)
February 19, 2013
Wendy Watts
super
February 14, 2013
anbritti
This will really help my 4th graders. They have a hard time analyzing the data that's collected. We also need review with the variables.
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
February 13, 2013
chadwick1953
All I can say is WOW!
February 9, 2013
tavaritt
awesome!
February 6, 2013
Heather Rodriguez
Great for practice
February 3, 2013
kbeery
Thanks!
January 31, 2013
raqdupr
Awesome!
January 30, 2013
russiandelight
thank you
January 28, 2013
remboldjh
Science fair season 'tis the season to revisit data analysis. Thanks for helping make my job easier!
January 27, 2013
cablej
very cute!
January 25, 2013
kathryn sweigart (TpT Seller)
can not use as the font is not one available on my computer
January 18, 2013
Kerry Tracy (TpT Seller)
Kathryn, that's strange, I didn't use an unusual font and I thought Pdfs kept those problems from happening. Please send me your email address and I'll figure out how to get this to you tonight or tomorrow. Or, if you want to request a refund from customer support, I will help you any way I can. Sorry for your trouble!
January 18, 2013 
jimcall
Thank you for such a great resource.
January 16, 2013
theswags
Very useful!
January 13, 2013
Jackie Weaver (TpT Seller)
Great resource, but sure wish we had the new CCSS added. Thanks!
January 13, 2013
jcclay
Very well done. Saved me a lot of time. Am planning to incorporate into my persuasive writing unit next week.
January 4, 2013
dmass4
Place value is so ho hum so it is great to have a fun way to practise it
January 1, 2013
ttkmgross
Getting ready to use this. Thanks!
January 1, 2013
cid7930
It was a great tool
December 26, 2012
musiclady52
Terrific! Thank you
December 18, 2012
mrsfenlon
Perfect for my class!
December 10, 2012
bevebruce
I love it - thanks!
December 3, 2012
amolson86
So effective for part of my persuasive writing unit for fifth grade!
November 28, 2012
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Luisa Hawkins (TpT Seller)
I noticed that you had some issues with a buyer/seller named Reindeer....I recieved a bad rating from him which was unfounded....Do you know of anyone who had issues with this seller/buyer?
Thanks Luisa
Thanks Luisa
February 14, 2013
Kerry Tracy (TpT Seller)
You know, I haven't heard anything, but I hadn't tried to look into it. I was pretty upset about the rating because he/she thought it was too hard for 5th graders. Someone else just told me it worked great with 4th graders. I wonder if we should contact someone at TPT to look into it...
February 14, 2013
Keling re: Persuasive Writing Unit: How-to Lessons on Process
Hi Kerry!
I just started using this unit this week and I LOVE it! I did the audience lesson yesterday and pros/cons today. The kids understood things a lot better than they usually would because I normally wouldn't spend a day on audience, but just quickly "cover" it. I am getting ready for the next lessons and I was wondering what you do with the cons? Do you usually have the students do a counterargument within each body paragraph or do you have them create a separate paragraph for a counterargument?
Thanks so much,
Kristen
I just started using this unit this week and I LOVE it! I did the audience lesson yesterday and pros/cons today. The kids understood things a lot better than they usually would because I normally wouldn't spend a day on audience, but just quickly "cover" it. I am getting ready for the next lessons and I was wondering what you do with the cons? Do you usually have the students do a counterargument within each body paragraph or do you have them create a separate paragraph for a counterargument?
Thanks so much,
Kristen
November 14, 2012
Kerry Tracy (TpT Seller)
I'm so glad you love the unit! It's one of my favorites. To answer your question, I usually teach them both options. For example, if they're having trouble coming up with more info. in a body paragraph, I tell them they can throw in a related con/counter argument and debunk it. I've also allowed them to make cons their own body paragraph, but I usually recommend the former strategy; it tends to flow better, in my opinion. But some students have crafted beautiful essays using the latter. I've even seen it well done when included in the closing paragraph. I hate to be too rigid, but if there are kids who really need structure though, I'll tell them they have to include one con per body paragraph to be safe. My main goal is to make sure they don't forget to include the cons one way or another! Hope that helps! Good luck with the rest of the unit. Let me know if there's anything else I can help with.
Thanks!
Kerry
Thanks!
Kerry
November 14, 2012
nateach re: Experiment Analysis: Graph, Analyze, and Draw Conclusions
Do you include 'best fit' line graphs?
November 13, 2012
Kerry Tracy (TpT Seller)
I didn't include best fit line graphs as they weren't part of our standards. The data points I provided for my students trend upward (direct), downward (inverse), or are scattered (no relationship). It's a great idea to include best fit line graphs. It wasn't part of the standards for my grade level and state, but best fit is perhaps closer to reality. We always discussed general trends even if there is a point or two outside the trend, but no formal lesson is included here. Thanks for the idea. When I finally get some time on my hands, I definitely want to add that as a lesson. Unfortunately, I'm not sure when that will be!
November 13, 2012
The Middle School Mouth (TpT Seller) re: Persuasive Writing Unit: How-to Lessons on Process
Nevermind...I found it! So sorry!
November 12, 2012
erinbodle
I just purchased the "Persuasive Writing Lesson: Writing Opening and Closing Paragraphs." I am having trouble opening the file. It says "An error has occurred on the script on this page." I've tried opening it from your website as well, but I'm still getting the same message. I'm not sure what to do from here?
Thanks,
Erin
Thanks,
Erin
November 3, 2012
Kerry Tracy (TpT Seller)
There might be a problem with the computer you're using. Go ahead and send me your email address and I'll try sending it as an attachment.
November 3, 2012
dsomerville
I would also love to have the word format of your metaphorical cells activity.
What an excellent resource!
dsomerville@lighthouse-christianschool.org
Thanks!
What an excellent resource!
dsomerville@lighthouse-christianschool.org
Thanks!
September 22, 2012
ktm5 re: Human Body Systems Review Game and P.E. Activity
I just downloaded this, and it said it was damaged and couldn't be repaired. I'm not sure if this was my not so great school computer, but I would really like this file. I paid the $2 and have nothing :(
August 11, 2012
Kerry Tracy (TpT Seller)
Have you tried downloading it again? No one else who bought it reported a problem. It should by under "My Purchases" for you to attempt another download. If you still have a problem, let me know and I will make sure you get the file you purchased. Sorry for your technical problems.
August 11, 2012
teddybears re: Place Value and Representing Numbers in Various Ways Worksheets
I see you have two place value items. are they the same or different
March 22, 2012
Kerry Tracy (TpT Seller)
The item that is $2.00 is worksheets only. The item that is $2.50 is those same same worksheets plus the three activity mats. The free preview shows one of the twelve worksheets and one of the three worksheets. The product description gives ideas for how to use the activity mats. Please let me know if this doesn't answer your question.
Thanks!
Thanks!
March 22, 2012
LuBart re: Metaphorical Cells: A Fresh Take on Organelle Functions in Cells
I downloaded your free metaphorical cells document. I would like a word document of this packet. You can send it to lbarton@cojusd.org. Thank you so much. Lupe
February 13, 2012
crosenthal
Hi Kerry,
I really liked your Metaphorical Cells: A Fresh Take on Organelle Functions in Cells! I'd love to have it in Word format.
Thanks so much,
Carol Rosenthal
crosenthal@academyhill.org
I really liked your Metaphorical Cells: A Fresh Take on Organelle Functions in Cells! I'd love to have it in Word format.
Thanks so much,
Carol Rosenthal
crosenthal@academyhill.org
February 12, 2012
Kerry Tracy (TpT Seller)
No problem. I'll send it right out. If you haven't already left feedback, please do! Thanks!
-Kerry
-Kerry
February 12, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I've been teaching for 10 years. For several of those, I had the opportunity to focus on science and social studies for 4th-6th grades in Pasadena, California.
MY TEACHING STYLE
Education should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving while stimulating creativity and curiosity. I teach using a hands-on, multi-sensory approach that nurtures and develops students’ various talents and links content standards to meaningful experiences. I believe in an academically rigorous, well-rounded, child-centered curriculum that fosters growth with high expectations and positive reinforcement.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
• Teacher of Excellence Award (2010) Pasadena Rotary Club (One of five teachers selected in the Pasadena Unified School District) • Altadena NAACP Teacher of the Year for San Rafael Elementary (2007) • Successful grant writer o Pasadena Educational Foundation Grants • 2004: Art Integration • 2005: United Streaming Technology Infusion • 2006: Digital Storytelling • 2007: Math Magic o LACOE Digital Voice Project Grant 2006 • Pasadena Math Pipeline teacher, co-led district summer math trainings • Achieved the highest percentage gains for fifth-grade student achievement (Proficient and Advanced categories) in the Pasadena Unified School District for the state Science STAR exam. (2005) • Nominated for Who’s Who Among American Teachers (2005)
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Pomona, CA Currently working on Master of Arts Degree in Curriculum and Instruction: Design-Based Learning Graduated: June 11, 2010 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Orlando, FL Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Elementary Education Graduated: May 6, 2000
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