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Are you looking for a fun way to teach 11 different forms of poetry and get students reading lots of poetry during the unit? This independent po...
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Mastery Club is designed to motivate students to seek out and challenge themselves to learn something new. Mastery Club is voluntary and takes v...
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Students take charge of their own learning with this independent and motivating biography project. Students choose a famous person, read a novel...
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Students learn Latin and Greek word stems and roots that help them unlock words used in mathematics, science, social studies and more. I've used ...
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Student pioneers move their team’s wagon along the Oregon Trail map that uses actual landmarks. Wagon team members work together, completing y...
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The classroom economy program runs all year and is the backbone of my classroom each year and students absolutely LOVE it!
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“If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon” published by Scholastic (ISBN 0-590-45158-8) is a great book for students to accompany your Oregon ...
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This fun Christmas math lesson uses the song, The 12 Days of Christmas, as its inspiration. Students watch a SMART Board lesson introduction, wa...
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Don’t just study the 50 states! Use this highly motivating 6-week 50 states project where students take charge of their learning and become to...
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This is quick one page beginning of year skill assessment to help you check students’ ability to use capital letters and punctuation.
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This set includes a genre of the month book project and "Genre of the Month" posters for your literacy wall.
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This set has been revised to include 4-column AND 5-column homework chart templates. They are a great way to communicate with parents and send h...
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How many times has a parent asked for a list of missing work at the last minute? Now you can be prepared with these great looking and handy form...
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This 142 page set includes all materials needed for students to write a story and publish a 22+ page book as if they were traveling the Oregon Tr...
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Love and math in the same sentence? Yes! Students love these math graphing lessons using mean, median, mode, minimum, maximum and range that ge...
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Students will write about their fifth grade memories in this special keepsake book that details the time they’ve spent in your classroom. Each...
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The 12 Days of Christmas song inspired these fun daily math warm up story problems. There are 12 problems, one for each of the 12 days of Christ...
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Attendance - has 2 versions - one for 28 students; one for 33 students
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In this set are 6 different individual student behavior contracts I’ve used with students who have been in need of behavior change and interven...
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Qiana Harris (TpT Seller)
Wow! Can't wait to put this baby in action next year!! Thanks!
June 18, 2013
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My kiddos enjoyed the last day with your packet.
June 18, 2013
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Thank you!
June 17, 2013
butterworthelizabeth
I loved doing this project with my students. I have followed Mrs. Renz and love her ideas.
June 17, 2013
SP Russell (TpT Seller)
This was a very easy to follow activity and my students really enjoyed working on it :)
June 16, 2013
dannyet1222
I love Mrs Renz's products! I will be implementing this in next years class. Very excited!!! Thanks!
June 15, 2013
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June 13, 2013
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Looks very helpful
June 13, 2013
TLMasson
Fantastic unit!! My kids loved it!
June 13, 2013
ekvarney
I started this at the end of the school year and am so excited to start it at the beginning of next year! The students love it!!
June 13, 2013
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June 13, 2013
MissyHollis
love the options included...makes me excited for next year! Thank you for great stuff!
June 13, 2013
Lisa Becker
I've used this unit for several years now. I love it! Very student friendly!
June 12, 2013
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Great activity
June 10, 2013
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Lots of work went into this.... great price for the effort
June 10, 2013
Cathy Anderson (TpT Seller)
Great real life, hands on, activity integrating subject areas.
June 10, 2013
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June 9, 2013
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June 8, 2013
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LV408amie
I was able to figure it out. I just needed to open it in a different location. :) Is your 3rd grade math vocabulary ready yet?
June 19, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Oh good! I'm glad you figured it out. I am finishing up the third grade poster set now! It will be posted soon. :)
June 19, 2013
LV408amie re: 4th Grade Math CCSS Vocabulary Poster Set+Student Recording Sheets 357 pgs total
Hello! I just bought and downloaded your math vocabulary posters. However, when I try to open them, it says they files can not be extracted or reached. I have not been able to get to the content I purchased. Can you help with this please?
Thank you,
Amie
Thank you,
Amie
June 19, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Absolutely! Did you unzip the file folder? Please email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com and I'll help out!
June 19, 2013
Qiana Harris (TpT Seller)
Hi! I recently purchased the Mastery Club file and I was wondering are you able to do an editable version of the worksheets. I would like them on half sheets (trying to save paper). Or did you laminate the full sheets and only 1 or 2 kids could do each challenge at a time? If you are able to do so, I'll even take it without the clip art, my email address is teachershq@gmail.com. Thanks!
June 19, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi Qiana First of all, thanks for your purchase. :) At the moment, I don't have the recording worksheets in half sheet version but it's a great idea. In the mean time, you could laminate them and use a wipe off pen. I'll add it to my summer to-do list. When were you hoping to have them? Please feel free to email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com and keep me posted.
June 19, 2013
staceyhanby re: Third Grade Memory Book: Tales of a Third Grade Someone! Also in Editable Format
When I downloaded the product---I was not able to see any of the fonts in the PDF version. The Word version also did not open for me well either. I have MAC without Word software.
Is there another format you can send?
Thank you---I'm excited to use the product for our last day of school in two days!!
Is there another format you can send?
Thank you---I'm excited to use the product for our last day of school in two days!!
June 16, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry you're having trouble with the PDF. It sounds like you need to update your version of Adobe reader. The TpT help files have some suggestions.
Here's the link to the TpT help file directions. https://support.teacherspayteachers.com/What-if-my-file-isnt-printing-correctly...-c15-a97.html#f97 That should fix things right so everything prints properly. I also use a Mac. Please let me know if you still have trouble by emailing me at mrsrenz teaches@gmail.com and I'll help however I can. The PDF will work for you. :)
Here's the link to the TpT help file directions. https://support.teacherspayteachers.com/What-if-my-file-isnt-printing-correctly...-c15-a97.html#f97 That should fix things right so everything prints properly. I also use a Mac. Please let me know if you still have trouble by emailing me at mrsrenz teaches@gmail.com and I'll help however I can. The PDF will work for you. :)
June 17, 2013
sager50 re: Mastery Club – Great for Challenging & Differentiating for All Learners All Year
Hi, I have purchased this from your site. Thanks by the way! Would it be possible to get a Word Version of the Mastery Club Challenges list. I just want to revise a few to send home for summer work. :)
June 11, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
H there! What you are looking for is one of the 13 MS Word documents in the Mastery Club set. It is called "mc-challenges-web links-editable" Be sure to sort the files by "type" as it seems you might be looking through the PDF files. It's in the set. :) Please email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com and I'll help. :)
June 11, 2013
Willametta re: Classroom Policies and Routines Expectations Template – FREE! - For All Grades
I tried to download this file, but I got an error message saying that the file was corrupt (?) I'm not sure if the problem is my computer (a MacBook) or if something has happened to your original file, but I thought I would mention it.
June 9, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
I'm so sorry. I have no idea why that happened but I'll re-upload the file in an hour. I also use a Mac Book. Please email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com if you have trouble and I'll make sure you get everything. :)
June 9, 2013
lasaro re: Owl Themed Memory Book for Any Grade: End of Year Writing Project! Editable
I downloaded the Owl Themed Memory Book, but the word document does not contain the owls. What did I do wrong? I would like to use the word version, not pdf.
June 7, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi there. Thanks for your purchase. The Word version doesn't include graphics and I realize now I did not make that clear. I am going to reword that right now. My graphics license doesn't allow me to use the graphics on Word documents. I'm sorry but I'm going to make it right for you because I wasn't clear about that. If you will email me what you'd like to have on your pages, I will customize a set and email it you in PDF format. Does that sound okay? My email is mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com. Email me and we'll make a plan. :)
June 7, 2013
wingchanel re: Year-Long Banking Activities, Classroom Economy, Checking Writing Unit
Hi Mrs. Renz. Im nervously going to be teaching 4th grade next year after having taught 2nd. I am interested in a variety of your fabulous lessons, I was wondering if you are going to be having a sale any time in the near future, where I can plan on purchasing my vast variety of items? Thank you for your time! :)
June 5, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi there. You will LOVE fourth graders! It's my favorite grade to teach. Fourth graders are becoming independent and love learning. :) I usually hold sales when TpT hosts them, so I think that might be a back to school sale. Have a great summer!
June 5, 2013
Heather Heuer (TpT Seller) re: Second Grade Memory Book: Write About End of Year Memories! Also Editable Format
Thank you so much for getting back to me! I got it now! It is adorable! Can't wait to make it!
June 4, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi Heather. Yay! Thanks for letting me know! I'm glad you love the memory book! Capture all those great memories with your students. :D ~Heather
June 4, 2013
Heather Heuer (TpT Seller) re: Second Grade Memory Book: Write About End of Year Memories! Also Editable Format
Hi! I just purchased your adorable Memory Book. When I downloaded it I only have one choice of each page. None of the pages have clip art. Did I do something wrong?~ Heather
June 2, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi there. First of all, thanks for your purchase. There are two folders in the set; one folder of PDFs (the set with the cute clip art and fonts) and another folder of Word (editable, no clip art) documents. It sounds like you opened the Word folder. Open the PDF folder! :) Please email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com if you need help.
June 2, 2013
mjames4
I bought the year long book report pack and I'm very disappointed that THREE of the projects listed on the first page (the suggested year-long schedule) are not included. I looked for the poetry and I don't see it. I saw the ABC's but I didn't buy it because I don't think it includes directions or rubrics like the other projects. I got mad and didn't even bother to look for the biography one. Very disappointing.
June 2, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
I’m sorry you are disappointed. The schedule you are referring to was merely a suggestion of possible book projects for the year. The schedule in Word format was intended for you to edit and choose which of the 11 projects or any other topics you might want to teach. I’m sorry you misunderstood and I have clarified the schedule.
June 2, 2013
2purplelegs re: Sixth Grade Memory Book: Capture End of Year Memories! Also in Editable Format
I just bought this memory book. I am looking forward to using it with my class. I was wondering if you have it with full pages instead of half pages?
May 31, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi there. First of all, thanks for your purchase! As of now, I have the half sheet version for grades 3-6 and the full size version for grade 2 only. I can work to create the books in fills sheet size but it might be during the summer that I have time reformat them. Please email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com and I'll let you know as soon as I have that done. I'll work to reformat sixth grade first. :)
May 31, 2013
kdamoss re: Second Grade Memory Book: Write About End of Year Memories! Also Editable Format
Hi,
I download your 2nd grade Memory Book. I noticed that on all the pages it says, 2012-2013 school year. I was planning on doing it next year and didnt' know if you were going to send out updated copies. I tried to change the year but was unsuccessful. I know you included some edible ones, but they didn't have the cute clipart.
Thanks,
Karen
I download your 2nd grade Memory Book. I noticed that on all the pages it says, 2012-2013 school year. I was planning on doing it next year and didnt' know if you were going to send out updated copies. I tried to change the year but was unsuccessful. I know you included some edible ones, but they didn't have the cute clipart.
Thanks,
Karen
May 29, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi Karen. First of all, thanks for purchasing the memory book. Yes, I will most definitely change the dates and upload the changes this summer! Don't worry! I will notify you, too, when I've uploaded the 2013-2014 version. Have no fear! :D
May 29, 2013
mcrew re: Capitalization and Punctuation Test with Answer Key & Percent Chart for Gr. 3-6
I noticed that on the student addition the word story is used and in the answer key book. Also the name of books are not underlined... I have always included that as punctuation. I would like your thoughts on that for this test. Thank-you
May 28, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi there. Thanks for catching the difference in the wording on the student vs. teacher key. I have re-uploaded the files. Thanks for your help to make the set perfect. :)
May 28, 2013
Deborah Borgfeld (TpT Seller) re: Word Masters Stems and Roots Gr.4-8 Year-Long Vocabulary Program
I've been looking for something like this for my third graders. Can this be used for third grade? It looks a little too difficult. Thanks! (:
May 25, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi Deborah. I think you could easily use Word Masters. Five new word stems/roots are introduced every other week. There are different activities for students to use to become familiar with the stems/roots. You could set a goal to learn three of the five words for a score and your high achievers would strive to learn five. Many of the stems are important for students to learn. Does that help? My feeling is if you use this to stretch your students, you'll be surprised at how many of your students will be able to do it!
May 25, 2013
jcunniffe re: Fourth Grade Memory Book: Tales of a Fourth Grade Someone - also editable
I purchased this and can't seem to find it on my mac.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
May 21, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Oh no! Check your downloads folder in the Finder menu. Email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com and I'll try to walk you through the steps. Stay in touch so I know you got your m=memory book!
~Heather
~Heather
May 21, 2013
vpfeffer re: Mastery Club Questions - FREE - Challenge All Learners
Hi, I teach first grade and I was wondering if you might have a mastery club set of questions for younger children?
Thanks,
Vicki
Thanks,
Vicki
May 18, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi Vicki. At this time I don't have a younger grades version but I can tell you that many, many first and second grade teachers have used Mastery Club to challenge their students with success.
May 18, 2013
terratliff re: Fifth Grade Memory Book: Tales of a Fifth Grade Someone Also Customizable Format
This seems to only come in a win file. I cannot use a win file. Is there another option?
May 17, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
That's weird. I'm so sorry about that. I uploaded the book as a PDF. I'll upload the file again. Please email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com and I will email the files to you this evening. 5/18 update: I converted the Word files and re-uploaded them so download the new file if needed. You are good to go!
May 17, 2013
katistrickland
Hi! I am trying to buy your mastery club set. When I put in all of my information, it says "transaction cannot be completed". Any ideas?
May 15, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hmmm. First of all, thank you! :). That's TpT issue I think. Check to be sure you've entered your details correctly. 5/17 Katie, were you able to get your transaction completed? ~Heather
mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com
mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com
May 15, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
You're so welcome! I'm adding a new page to the fifth grade set as a "sorry" gift! It will be a reflection on their elementary school years and looking ahead to middle school. :) Thanks for your patience.
May 7, 2013
Missi (TpT Seller) re: Fifth Grade Memory Book: Tales of a Fifth Grade Someone Also Customizable Format
I love this idea! I bought the fifth grade memory book, but when I opened the zip file it stated it was the fourth grade memory book. Are the pages different between the fourth and the fifth? I teach fifth grade and my student are moving onto middle school next year. Thank you!
May 7, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Oh goodness! I must have uploaded the wrong file! Yes, the book covers and several pages are grade level specific. I'm so sorry. I'll upload the fifth grade folder tonight. I'll notify purchasers when I upload the file. 5/7 11 pm: Missi, the file is uploaded now. :)
May 7, 2013
Cheeseball
Hi...I love your weekly language review for 5th grade...have you written one for 4th grade?
Susan Jones
Susan Jones
May 7, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi Susan. I haven't posted a weekly language review. Possibly you have me confused with another teacher? :)
May 7, 2013
Jody Skipper
Hi...thank you so much for the grade book and lessons plans. Will you be doing a 2013-2014 calendar update?
Thank you,
Jody Skipper
Thank you,
Jody Skipper
May 2, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi Jody. Thanks for your confidence in my teaching materials. Yes! I love the calendar and need it for myself, too! :D. As soon as school is out, I'll be updating tons of my materials including the grade book sets, calendar, and lesson plan book covers and spines in preparation for the 2013-2014 school year. I'll notify purchasers when I've uploaded the new sets. Make sure you're following me to receive updates of new materials I'll be posting, too!
May 2, 2013
allisoncjones re: Fifth Grade Memory Book: Tales of a Fifth Grade Someone Also Customizable Format
Hello, I love this idea. Do you think you could make a sixth grade set?
April 28, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi Allison. You could use the fifth grade verson and customize it BUT I am actually making the sixth grade set as I type this! Give me a few hours and check back! :) While I'm making the set, are there any pages you would like to see added? email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com and I'll try to make it a perfect set!
April 28, 2013
susangwagner re: Word Masters Stems and Roots Gr.4-8 Year-Long Vocabulary Program
Hi Mrs. Renz,
I am about to start the Greek & Latin roots with my 4th graders. I appreciate your complete power points and worksheets. What I do not find in the package is the weekly lesson plan. I would assume it's the same approach each week, but I would like to know your approach and suggestions. I have not taught these roots before, but they are appearing on my students standardized tests - so there you go!
Thanks so much,
Susan Wagner
4th Grade Teacher
South Arbor Charter Academy
Ypsilanti, MI
I am about to start the Greek & Latin roots with my 4th graders. I appreciate your complete power points and worksheets. What I do not find in the package is the weekly lesson plan. I would assume it's the same approach each week, but I would like to know your approach and suggestions. I have not taught these roots before, but they are appearing on my students standardized tests - so there you go!
Thanks so much,
Susan Wagner
4th Grade Teacher
South Arbor Charter Academy
Ypsilanti, MI
April 7, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi Susan. Thanks for purchasing Word Masters! The teaching strategies are on pages 5-7 of the file titled: "1wordmastersdirections-activities-updated". The program follows a predictable format for students. The file you are looking for in the download is a 16 page PDF file. It has hints and tips for running the program and has weekly handouts also. Feel free to email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com and I'll help you get this great program up an running. :)
April 7, 2013
Brittany Stewart Stewart (TpT Seller) re: 50 States Research Project Passport to the USA, Web Links, All Materials 246 pgs
I teach third grade. What is the approximate grade level for this project?
April 1, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi Brittany. I used the project with my fourth-graders but it would be good for grades three through five.
April 1, 2013
hollychilek re: Year-Long Genre & Monthly Independent Book Projects Challenge All Learners
The Scrapbook Page is not editable in Word. It comes up blank when you click enable editing. Please rectify this and notify me. Thank you.
March 21, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi there. First of all, thanks for your purchase. I'm so sorry about the issue. That's weird. You shouldn't have to enable editing but I'll check today after school and make sure you get the editable format. Email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com and ill send it directly to you. :)
March 22: I created version #2 of the scrapbook page and uploaded the entire bundle again. The scrapbook page was made by inserting individual text boxes so editing it is a bit different. To edit this page, click into each text box and type. Please email me if I can help.
March 22: I created version #2 of the scrapbook page and uploaded the entire bundle again. The scrapbook page was made by inserting individual text boxes so editing it is a bit different. To edit this page, click into each text box and type. Please email me if I can help.
March 21, 2013
jamielee re: Oregon Trail Story Book Writing Project with Story Character Creation Activity
Good Morning Mrs. Renz,
I have enjoyed teaching with your Oregon Trail Unit in years past. This year, I bought your unit on Tpt and appreciate the quality of your work. My question is - I can't find the identities for the kids. They love to have a new name, and was wondering if you still had that. Thank you. I admire what you do.
Jamie Fullington
Carlinville Intermediate School
Carlinville, IL
I have enjoyed teaching with your Oregon Trail Unit in years past. This year, I bought your unit on Tpt and appreciate the quality of your work. My question is - I can't find the identities for the kids. They love to have a new name, and was wondering if you still had that. Thank you. I admire what you do.
Jamie Fullington
Carlinville Intermediate School
Carlinville, IL
March 20, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi Jamie. Thanks for purchasing my Oregon Trail Simulation. It is designed to run separately but I always teach it with students showing knowledge by writing their own story of traveling the trail. The characters and identities are in my Oregon Trail story project http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Oregon-Trail-Story-Book-Writing-Project-with-Story-Character-Creation-Activity. The story project has students using the SMART board to get wagons and siblings and there are worksheets to help get names, animals, and the travel year. You're absolutley right; students love this part. Check out the preview and see if it what you're looking for. I hope that helps! Heather
PS Thanks for your kind words. :)
PS Thanks for your kind words. :)
March 20, 2013
csandst1 re: Year-Long Banking Activities, Classroom Economy, Checking Writing Unit
I homeschool a 4th grader (soon to be 5th grader in Sept.) and a 1st grader (soon to be 2nd grader in Sept.).
Do you feel your classroom economy unit is adaptable for two students or would it be too cumbersome? Thanks.
Do you feel your classroom economy unit is adaptable for two students or would it be too cumbersome? Thanks.
March 19, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
The checking lessons would be perfect and practice using ledgers would give great addition & subtraction of decimals practice. I think you could adjust "your" economy to include completing home tasks for your students to earn "classroom cash" for completing real jobs and would be valuable and meaningful. If you get the unit, I'd be happy to give my rely and give insight and help with questions you might have. Just email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com :)
March 19, 2013
tamdeck re: Year-Long Banking Activities, Classroom Economy, Checking Writing Unit
Hi There! I was interested in your Poetry Pack for $12.00. Is there any student sheets in the pack for students to create their poem on? I was hoping to put together a cute bulletin board but and was hoping there might be something in here?
March 12, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Yes! The set literally had everything needed to teach a poetry unit. It has all of the student worksheets and directions, recording sheets and paper that you can use for a final copy if you choose. :)
March 12, 2013
Stephanie Stephenson re: Biography Project & Speech – Common Core Aligned - 6 Weeks + Web Site Links
Does it include rubrics for scoring? Thanks!
March 6, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Yes! There are several versions of scoring guides and rubric for you to choose from and customize if you'd like. These are in MS Word format, too. :)
March 6, 2013
bec12 re: 50 States Research Project Passport to the USA, Web Links, All Materials 246 pgs
Hi there, can you please make a 46 cent stamp to go along with your product? Thanks for all your hard work. I just purchased your unit and am excited to use it!
February 28, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Absolutely! I'll make a few more stamps in case the post office raises the rates again. I'll upload a few more stamps tonight. :) Thanks for your purchase, too! Update 9:00 pm - The unit now includes postage stamps for 46 cents, 47 cents, 48 cents, 49 cents,50 cents, 51 cents, and 52 cents. That will keep you going for awhile! :) Enjoy!
February 28, 2013
Jennifer Laffin
I just purchased the Biography unit.....As I was trying to download it, it said the file was corrupted and would not open. Any thoughts? (I tried three times.) Thanks so much.
February 22, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi there. First of all, thank you for your purchase. :) That is bizarre. I would recommend throwing that away and download it again from TpT. It is a zipped file with lots of different files inside. I can email you everything if needed. Don't worry, though. I'll be sure you get everything! Update..... I just uploaded the file again so it will be fine now. Try again!
February 22, 2013
sseeney3
I loved your activities a round the Iditarod. When will you be posting this activity?
February 7, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your kind words. :) I am making brand new activities and will post them as soon as I get them finished. Feb. 14 - Iditarod materials are now posted!
February 7, 2013
natnderrick re: Math Operation Posters – Helps Teach the Vocabulary of Math – 6 posters in all
Can you tell me what the words are on the posters or is it possible to add words to the poster if I buy it and they are not all the words i need??? Basically I want to be sure each in the question is in division and a few more
February 6, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
When I get home from school I will try to help. Please email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com and let me know what math vocabulary word you are thinking of. I am happy to add wording that suits your needs. I am in the process of adding new posters, too. Purchasers will be able to download them once I finish creating them. I more than happy to accommodate and add words teachers need. :) Please email me and I'll do my best to suit your needs.
February 6, 2013
hdsand re: Word Masters Stems and Roots Gr.4-8 Year-Long Vocabulary Program
Hello.
Our middle school vocabulary program will be changing. How time friendly is this program? We have 50 minute blocks. Are these specific lists to memorize and practice which is what we are getting out of or will it be application? Thank you!
Heather
Our middle school vocabulary program will be changing. How time friendly is this program? We have 50 minute blocks. Are these specific lists to memorize and practice which is what we are getting out of or will it be application? Thank you!
Heather
February 3, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Word Masters has students learning the stems and roots and using them to increase their vocabulary decoding skills. I have updated the product preview and written description so you can see if it fits your needs. :)
February 3, 2013
hallmolli re: Independent Poetry Unit, Poetry Reflection & Website Access: 6 Week Unit
Yes, I have the latest Adobe & yes, that was the only one I was needing. That's no problem! The color did the same thing, but I'll just take the black and white. I greatly appreciate all of your help! Molli
January 31, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi Molli. Thanks for bring such a trooper. I'll send both versions. When you get them, please email me and let me know if the emailed PDF prints correctly. I'll work with TpT to see why that happened. I want to be sure you are 100% happy!
January 31, 2013
hallmolli re: Independent Poetry Unit, Poetry Reflection & Website Access: 6 Week Unit
I have tried to download the poetry unit. The pdf files are coming up with the black marks as I am opening it up on a MAC. I have tried the suggested tips below and nothing has worked. I was wandering if you might email me the pdf file- (Poetry Unit - updated 11-12-12 Black & White.pdf). My email address is molli.benge@jacksonind.kyschools.us So sorry for this inconvenience. I have purchased several of your products and this is the first one I have had trouble with. These products are fantastic and a huge help to me in the classroom! I appreciate your help!
January 31, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi there. So weird and I'm dorry for your trouble. I upload all of my products the same. Oh well. I'll do a new upload tonight when I get home. You do have the most recent Adobe Reader then? I will email you the black & white PDF tonight. Is that the only one that had issues with? My email is mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com
January 31, 2013
dmcvey re: Complete Grade Book & 17 Forms Lesson Planning Binder - 69 pgs 2013-2014
since it is in PDF format, would I be able to download with my dinosaur computer with older versions of office (not docx)?
Also am I able to write in the forms in the PDF format?
You can tell that I am challenged with my computer. I have dowloaded items in the past and cannot access the info. So now I thought I had better check. thx Debi
Also am I able to write in the forms in the PDF format?
You can tell that I am challenged with my computer. I have dowloaded items in the past and cannot access the info. So now I thought I had better check. thx Debi
January 28, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi Debi. Yes, you should be able to download the files and print all of the grade book forms. The PDFs should print fine from both a Mac or PC. Then you can save a copy of the forms on your computer, print, and hand write into the forms. If you purchase the forms, I will walk you through what to do when you make your purchase. My email is mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com and I help you. That's what teachers do... teach others! :)
January 28, 2013
JoAnn Leitch (TpT Seller) re: Math Operation Posters – Helps Teach the Vocabulary of Math – 6 posters in all
The borders on the literacy genre and the math definitions will not print with all of the
color on the borders. I have tried different printers and it does not help. Any suggestions. This is my second request for help.
color on the borders. I have tried different printers and it does not help. Any suggestions. This is my second request for help.
January 22, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi JoAnn. I'm sorry I didn't see your first request. That is weird. Do you have the most recent version of Adobe Reader installed? See the TpT Help file Q&A. Try that and see if it works. If not, email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com and I'll send you the PDF file. I'm sorry for your inconvenience.
January 22, 2013
Abby Rosenblum (TpT Seller) re: Word Masters Stems and Roots Gr.4-8 Year-Long Vocabulary Program
Hi Mrs. Renz. I am working with a 10th grader with a significant learning disability. The information is definitely appropriate for her, but do you believe the graphics will be too childish? Thank you!
Abby
Abby
January 21, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi Abby. I think it would be fine. The only graphics are the yellow stars. The PPT slideshows would be fine too. Wait a sec! I have a secondary version I will post. You can compare the two. The secondary version is the same content formatted for older students. Check back in 10 minutes! Here is the link for the high school version. Take a peek and see if it looks like what you are wanting. :) http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Stems-and-Roots-High-School-Vocabulary-Year-Long-Program
January 21, 2013
Exploring Elementary (TpT Seller)
HUGE HUGE help! Thank you so much! I will be stalking your TPT page until it comes up! I used all of your items last year, just happened upon them, and kept thinking the entire time "She should really put all of this on TPT!" I was so excited to see it all on TPT this year! You do GREAT work! :)
January 5, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Excellent! I'll hurry up and finish the unit for you!
Update: It's Jan. 7 at 6:30 am. I just posted the item I think you will want! :) http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Oregon-Trail-Story-Book-Writing-Project-with-Story-Character-Creation-Activity
Update: It's Jan. 7 at 6:30 am. I just posted the item I think you will want! :) http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Oregon-Trail-Story-Book-Writing-Project-with-Story-Character-Creation-Activity
January 5, 2013
Exploring Elementary (TpT Seller)
I am getting ready for the Oregon Trail unit to start on Monday! Last year I found a site (no idea where now) where I printed off a PDF of names, occupation, what kind of wagon, how many kids, etc for each student. Would you happen to know where I could find something like that? I have searched and searched, but can't seem to find it! Thanks so much! :)
January 5, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
I have story characters, wagon types. occupations, animals and name choices as part of the Oregon Trail story project that will be added to my TpT store any day. I use it with my Oregon Trail simulation. Does that help at all?
January 5, 2013
slambert1 re: Independent Poetry Unit, Poetry Reflection & Website Access: 6 Week Unit
Also on that unit that is 41 pages ready for children, it has pages that have big black marks through them. I am not sure what to do with these pages? Are they not coming up correctly? I don't mean to sound harsh, I have always loved your web page, however, I am not understanding this that I paid for.
January 3, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi again. This is very puzzling. My poetry unit's main file has 50 pages in it; not 41.
Re: The black smudges issue, TpT's Help Q&A suggests this:
The PDF I downloaded is showing black smudges, what do I do?
You just need to update your Adobe Reader: http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
If you are on a Mac, do not open with Preview. It will not work. Download the most updated version of Adobe Reader and open the PDF with it (and not Preview). To 'open with' adobe reader on a mac, highlight the product pdf icon with one click, go to 'file' at the top of the screen, choose 'open with' then select 'adobe' and you'll be all set. Email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com and let me know how you are doing downloading the files. They should appear perfectly for you. :)
~Heather
Re: The black smudges issue, TpT's Help Q&A suggests this:
The PDF I downloaded is showing black smudges, what do I do?
You just need to update your Adobe Reader: http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
If you are on a Mac, do not open with Preview. It will not work. Download the most updated version of Adobe Reader and open the PDF with it (and not Preview). To 'open with' adobe reader on a mac, highlight the product pdf icon with one click, go to 'file' at the top of the screen, choose 'open with' then select 'adobe' and you'll be all set. Email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com and let me know how you are doing downloading the files. They should appear perfectly for you. :)
~Heather
January 3, 2013
slambert1 re: Independent Poetry Unit, Poetry Reflection & Website Access: 6 Week Unit
? When I bought your poetry unit it came up on my download with units 1-10. I opened each one of them and they had the exact same thing in each folder. What exactly am I suppose to get?
January 3, 2013
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Hi there. I think the file you are referring to is not my poetry unit. My poetery unit is not organized with units 1-10. It is a compressed folder with 13 files inside; some are Word documents, some are PowerPoint, and some are PDFs. Can you check the file name and email me at mrsrenzteaches@gmail.com and I'll be sure you get everything in the unit. :) No worries.
~ Heather
~ Heather
January 3, 2013
avalenzuela
I was wondering if your Oregon trail pack includes word wall cards with pictures?
January 1, 2013
lwiseman1306 re: Word Masters Stems and Roots Gr.4-8 Year-Long Vocabulary Program
is the program in adobe or word (can be edited)
December 31, 2012
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
It is in PowerPoint (slideshows) and PDF for the program.
December 31, 2012
jenngreen2 re: Biography Project & Speech – Common Core Aligned - 6 Weeks + Web Site Links
Have you included Common Core Standards?
December 27, 2012
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
Yes! For reading, wrirting, and speaking.
CCS
Third Grade CCS: Reading: 3.3, 3.10 Writing: 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 Speaking: 3.4
Fourth Grade CCS: Reading: 4.3, 4.10 Writing: 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8 Speaking: 4.4
Fifth Grade CCS: Reading: 5.3, 5.10 Writing: 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8 Speaking: 5.4
CCS
Third Grade CCS: Reading: 3.3, 3.10 Writing: 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 Speaking: 3.4
Fourth Grade CCS: Reading: 4.3, 4.10 Writing: 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8 Speaking: 4.4
Fifth Grade CCS: Reading: 5.3, 5.10 Writing: 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8 Speaking: 5.4
December 27, 2012
teddybears re: 12 Days of Christmas Grammar: Daily Review Holiday Literacy Fun Gr. 4-6
I Love all of your work. Once I save up I will get the spelling one that cost 18.00.I am so tired of the spelling program we do not have at school I want something with meaning so I will be back to buy other things and get the biggie 18.00 one also. I am a little broke from buying all of your GREAT work.I will be back to buy more. You just keep making great things....
December 11, 2012
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
:) Thanks for your kind words. Word Masters is a great program for vocabulary building. Does your school have funds to help you out with curriculum purchases? Just a thought. Thanks again for your support. :)
December 11, 2012
teddybears re: 12 Days of Christmas Grammar: Daily Review Holiday Literacy Fun Gr. 4-6
OK I hate to be a pain. If you go to this web site it may help.
http://www.vocabulary.com/articles/chooseyourwords/homonym-homophone-homograph/
This word set can be confusing, even for word geeks. I think a homograph is a word that has the same spelling as another word but has a different sound and a different meaning: lead (to go in front of)/lead (a metal); wind (to follow a course that is not straight)/wind (a gust of air)
A homophone is a word that has the same sound as another word but is spelled differently and has a different meaning:; to/two/too; there/their/they're; pray/prey
The ending –graph means drawn or written, so a homograph has the same spelling. The –phone ending means sound or voice, so a homophone has the same pronunciation. But here's where it gets tricky. Depending on whom you talk to, homonym means either: A word that is spelled like another but has a different sound and meaning (homograph); a word that sounds like another but has a different spelling and meaning (homophone) OR A word that is spelled and pronounced like another but has a different meaning (homograph and homophone) So does a homonym have to be both a homograph and a homophone, or can it be just one or the other? As with most things in life, it depends on whom you ask. I hope this helps. I know in the elementary level in our state we would use the word homophone for the definition you gave.
http://www.vocabulary.com/articles/chooseyourwords/homonym-homophone-homograph/
This word set can be confusing, even for word geeks. I think a homograph is a word that has the same spelling as another word but has a different sound and a different meaning: lead (to go in front of)/lead (a metal); wind (to follow a course that is not straight)/wind (a gust of air)
A homophone is a word that has the same sound as another word but is spelled differently and has a different meaning:; to/two/too; there/their/they're; pray/prey
The ending –graph means drawn or written, so a homograph has the same spelling. The –phone ending means sound or voice, so a homophone has the same pronunciation. But here's where it gets tricky. Depending on whom you talk to, homonym means either: A word that is spelled like another but has a different sound and meaning (homograph); a word that sounds like another but has a different spelling and meaning (homophone) OR A word that is spelled and pronounced like another but has a different meaning (homograph and homophone) So does a homonym have to be both a homograph and a homophone, or can it be just one or the other? As with most things in life, it depends on whom you ask. I hope this helps. I know in the elementary level in our state we would use the word homophone for the definition you gave.
December 10, 2012
Mrs Renz Class (TpT Seller)
OMG. I am too tired! lol Thanks for the help getting this straightened out. I have the set re-uploaded. Seriously, please always contact me and I'll fix whatever is needed to make the materials perfect. Previous purchasers, for your inconvenience, I've added a freebie in the set for you. Download it before Friday. :) Come back and shop with me!
December 10, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I'm in my 33rd year of teaching and I continue to love what I do! This year I am an Academic Achievement Specialist for my district, assisting teachers K-12 with implementation of our standards-based grade book and report card system. Up until this year, I've taught fourth grade but I've also taught fifth and sixth grades, first grade, middle school math, at-risk high schoolers, journalism and computers. I love creating teaching materials and have shared with other teachers for the past 12 years through my classroom website. Peek at my website, Mrs. Renz' Fourth Grade Class, to see my work. www.mrsrenz.net
MY TEACHING STYLE
I am a projects-based kind of teacher. I love math and literacy and my goal is to integrate technology and connect learning to real life experiences. Using technology helps me differentiate for my students and meet the standards at the same time. I was the first teacher to bring SMART boards to our school and I love how it helps students connect with absolutely anything I teach. I enjoy creating projects and activities that are relevant to students' lives and challenge them to think critically.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
* Disney Teacher Award Honoree * Microsoft's First Worldwide Innovative Teacher. One of 12 teachers selected to represent the USA * Intel Innovative Teacher * JASON Project Teacher Argonaut, Panama Expedition. One of eight teachers selected internationally for Dr. Robert Ballard's expedition team. * Mount Vernon Teachers Institute Recipient * Mount Vernon Lesson Plan of the Year Recipient * OnPoint Credit Union Excellence in Education Award * Featured in book, One-On-One with America's Most Inspiring Teachers * Featured in book, Teaching with the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times * Redmond Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
* Master of Arts in Teaching, Lewis and Clark College. * Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education, Oregon State University. * Oregon Standard Elementary Teaching Certificate. * Mathematics and Reading Endorsements.
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