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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS INCLUDED IN PDF AND WORD DOC FORMATS:* Recommendations for using the story with the supplemental materials* A hand out of the vocabulary words with definitions and pronunciations* Reinforcement activity involving fill-in sentences and a crossword puzzle.* Reading comprehension and critical thinking questions* One multiple-choice vocabulary test* Two matching vocabulary quizzes* Answer keys for all the student handouts & assessments* Youtube.com audio version for strug

Although picture prompt writing assessments were removed from the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) in recent years, narrative writing is included as part of the Common Core State Standards. It remains to be seen whether or not the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Assessment will include a component on narrative writing. Still, it is always best to be prepared, and most students enjoy writing narratives. The Narrative Writing Bundle includes eight

This persuasive essay writing prompt will increase student awareness of homelessness in America while teaching how to write a well-supported persuasive essay. The essay prompt includes: A link to a youtube.com video about a homeless camp in Lakewood, NJ; a writing prompt form with a suggested paragraph organization, a prewriting form, a variety of facts and statistics that will help students form an opinion on how to deal with homeless camps in America. The supporting details are presented in tw

Prepare your students for their high school proficiency assessments and spur their creative writing skills by showing them this Powerpoint presentation of twelve picture prompts. Use it as a group brainstorming activity in class or print handouts for your students to use individually. Each picture encourages students to think about possible settings, characters, conflicts, climaxes and resolutions for a story inspired by the photo. To extend the assignment have students choose one photo and writ

STORY SYNOPSIS: A group of teenagers struggle to fill their cars' gas tanks as gas prices approach $4.00 per gallon. After a brainstorming session at the local pizzeria, the teens devise an innovative plan to resolve their economic distress. DISTANCE LEARNING IS SUPPORTED with the following links:Youtube.com text/audio version : Stranded At Luigis on Youtube Google Docs File: Vocabulary and Pronunciation for Stranded At Luigi's Quizlet Study Link:https://quizlet.com/429919759/stranded-at-luigis-

FLASH FICTION SHORT STORY*Use for vocabulary development *Use with struggling teenage readers (Free audio/text version available on Youtube.com)* Handout story and word list at the start of the week. Use reinforcement activities as classwork or homework throughout the week. Assess vocabulary knowledge at the end of the week. Retest as needed.MATERIALS INCLUDE:* 994 word short story that can be read in four to seven minutes* Vocabulary handout of twenty-four words with definitions and pronunciat

"From Malls to Motorcycles" is a flash fiction story embedded with seventeen advanced vocabulary words. Although designed with struggling readers in mind, the story is also a useful reinforcement tool for all students working to build their vocabulary. Consequently, both English and remedial reading teachers can incorporate the story into their curriculums. The following instructional materials are included for English and reading teachers:Flash fiction story embedded with seventeen advanced vo

This is a PDF AUDIO ENHANCED SHORT STORY for struggling teenage readers. Even students that read well can benefit from the high concentration of advanced vocabulary words. The story comes complete with:- Comprehension questions with a teacher's key- A vocabulary list with definitions for the students- A sentence fill-in activity- A context sentence writing sheet that allows for quick student feedback

This PDF file contains EIGHT WEEKS OF SPELLING LESSONS WITH REINFORCEMENT/HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS designed with middle school and high school special education students in mind. Each week's word list centers around selected prefixes and their meanings, which helps students build vocabulary along with spelling skills. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Scrambled word lists Stories with a cloze format Fill-in sentences Practice sheets for writing the words ANSWER KEY SHEETS INCLUDED

Provide your students with detailed suggestions for improving their persuasive essays without sacrificing hours of your own precious free time. Use this form to simply check off comments that apply to your students' essays. I have used this form each year with my college prep and resource English students with favorable results.

*Short story provided in PDF format * Audio enhanced version of the story is available for free on Youtube.com at: https://youtu.be/pOb6IMwFmz4 * Story contains a high concentration of advanced vocabulary words* Vocabulary handout included* Critical thinking questions included* Vocabulary reinforcement activities included*Vocabulary quizzes included* Answer key included* AVAILABLE AS A FREE PRODUCT FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLYGUIDELINES FOR USE:First day: Handout vocabulary list, read and clarify

Here is a quick guide to help your students remember how to plan and write an effective picture prompt story. The writing guidelines are organized according to the writing process of planning, writing, and proofreading. The guide is formatted so that students may skim the information quickly or read more thoroughly for details. A black and white version is included for printing on school photocopiers. A color version is included for students who may need the extra visual stimulation to learn.

Provide your students with detailed suggestions for improving their picture prompt stories without sacrificing hours of your own precious free time. Use this form to simply check off comments that apply to each story submitted. It's a real time saver! ALSO AVAILABLE FOR SEPARATE PURCHASE: Persuasive Essay Quick Feedback and Grading Form