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Roll-a-Story boards are perfect for inspiring writers! And, this free mini set of winter themed writing prompts is sure to be a hit with your students! To use, students roll a die and match the number they rolled to their board to get a story prompt. Each prompt includes a character, a setting, and a problem. The prompt is designed to help students get creative without giving away too many details. These boards are perfect for use as a fast finisher activity, in a writing center, or as part

I love integrating social studies into my literacy block! Let it Begin Here: Lexington & Concord: The first battles of the American Revolution by Dennis Brindell Fradin and Larry Day is an awesome mentor text. I have created a variety of Common Core aligned literacy activities to accompany the study of this text. There are resources to use during and after reading to help student evaluate the text and synthesize new information. Included in this resource: * Vocabulary chart * Sequence of Events

This product is a great way for your students to practice rounding large numbers to any place value. Images licensed by Dancing Crayon Designs. © www.DancingCrayon.com

This resource is a one page graphic organizer that helps students identify the setting, characters, problem/moral, and three important events they want to include in their narrative. It also guides students in writing a generic topic sentence for those who struggle with how to start a personal narrative. Graphic from: http://www.mycutegraphics.com/

Rounding large numbers can be tricky for students. Give them a boost with this bundle that is common core aligned. Included are three worksheets that can help reinforce this important skill or be used as assessment pieces.

We all know how important it is for students to read every day. However, it is hard to get them to do so over school vacations for various reasons. I have found that in my class, by offering a “reading challenge” my students are more excited and therefore are more likely to read during their break. Included in this produce are four different themed reading challenges: * Thanksgiving Break * Winter Break / Christmas break – one is holiday neutral and one is Christmas themed. * February Break *

This bundle includes three forms that align with common core writing standards that teachers may use to track and assess students' writing. Included in this bundle: Expository Writing Form: This form can be used by teachers as they conference with students about an expository writing piece. The form allows teachers to know at a quick glance how students are progressing on the use of expository techniques in their writing. Aligned with common core standards 3.W.1, 4.W.1, 5.W.1, 6.W.1 Opini

This product can be used by teachers as they conference with students about a personal narrative writing piece. The form allows teachers to know at a quick glance how students are progressing on the use of narrative techniques in their writing. Aligned with common core standards 3.W.3, 4.W.3, 5.W.3, 6.W.3

Coordinate Graphing - I Have...Who Has... Game 52 Activity Cards Included Playing Directions: 1. Pass out one set of “I have… Who has…?” cards. All cards must be used for game to work appropriately so some students may need to receive more than one card. 2. Display the Coordinate Grid. You could display it on a screen or copy the small black and white versions for students to have at their desks. 3. The student with the start card begins the game by asking the first “Who has…?” question. 4. Th

This product can be used by teachers as they conference with students about an expository writing piece. The form allows teachers to know at a quick glance how students are progressing on the use of expository techniques in their writing. Aligned with common core standards 3.W.1, 4.W.1, 5.W.1, 6.W.1

Give your students a treat this holiday season - no homework! Give students this winter themed homework pass and give them something else to be cheerful for. Included is a Christmas themed pass and a holiday neutral homework pass.

This product can be used by teachers as they conference with students about an opinion (persuasive) writing piece. The form allows teachers to know at a quick glance how students are progressing on the use of persuasive techniques in their writing. Aligned with common core standards 3.W.2, 4.W.2, 5.W.2, 6.W.2

This product is a great way for your students to practice rounding large numbers to any place value. Images licensed by Dancing Crayon Designs. © www.DancingCrayon.com

This resource is a one page graphic organizer that helps students plan out a piece of writing. It is great for personal and fictional narratives, but can also be used for informational and persuasive pieces as well. Check out my post on how I use this in my class to increase the detail captured in my students' writing.

Give your students a treat this Valentine's Day - no homework! Give students this Valentine themed homework pass and show them just how much you care!

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Give your students a treat this Thanksgiving - no homework! Give students this Thanksgiving themed homework pass and give them something else to be thankful for.

Give your students a treat this spring - no homework! Give students this spring themed homework pass and give them something else to put a spring in their step.

As a special treat for your students, print off one of these holiday themed homework passes. Holidays included are: * Halloween * Thanksgiving * Christmas / Holidays * Valentine's Day * St. Patrick's Day * Spring

Reward your students for excellent Read to Self behavior by giving them a reward ticket. Reward tickets could be used to purchase items in the classroom like a comfortable reading spot or a new book. Check out my blog post to see how I use them in my classroom! https://www.lessonsinthesand.blogspot.com