The Posh Pencil
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Hi, I’m Emily, the creator behind The Posh Pencil! With six years of experience teaching 5th and 6th grade, I know firsthand the importance of engaging, standards-aligned resources that make learning meaningful and fun. Now, as the director of a homeschool co-op, I continue to design materials that support both traditional and homeschool educators in creating dynamic learning experiences.
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Celebrate Poetry with Shel Silverstein: 3-Day Unit for Upper Elementary
Engage your students with the whimsical world of Shel Silverstein in this interactive poetry unit designed for upper elementary classrooms. Perfect for National Poetry Month, this resource introduces students to Shel Silverstein’s unique style while helping them build essential skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. In just three engaging lessons, your class will explore Silverstein’s famous poems, analyze their structure, and create their own inspired works. What’s Included:✅
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
CCSS
RL.4.5
, RL.5.7
, RL.6.4
+5
Puppy Chow Holiday Project: Mastering Ratios the Fun Way
Looking for a fun and educational way to celebrate the holidays in your classroom? This Holiday Ratio Recipe Project combines math skills with a hands-on activity to engage students and families during the festive season! Turn your classroom into a holiday treat factory with this low-cost, collaborative project where students apply their knowledge of ratios to make a delicious Puppy Chow recipe. Perfect as a culminating activity for your ratios unit or a fun event before winter break! What’s
4th - 6th
Math, Measurement
CCSS
6.RP.A.1
, 6.RP.A.3
Also included in: Fall and Winter Semester School Holiday Activities
Metric vs. U.S. Customary Units Minilesson 5th Grade Math- Distance Learning
Introduce the two systems of measurement Metric and U.S. Customary with this building background lesson. Prior to starting any new unit I found it helpful if my students understood all vocabulary and terms, this lesson will help you accomplish this before you begin teaching measurement conversions. This resource includes:PowerPoint Presentation of introduction:Learning TargetTwo systems of measurementLength, weight and capacityReflection QuestionAnchor Chart✎ Common Core Standards Introduced
4th - 6th
Math, Math Test Prep, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.A.1
Project-Based Learning: Thanksgiving History Mystery & Research Activity
Engage Your Students with a Thanksgiving Project-Based Learning Activity!Looking for a meaningful Thanksgiving activity that combines student-led inquiry, history, and critical thinking? This Thanksgiving History Mystery is the perfect project for middle and upper elementary or early middle school students to explore the real events behind the First Thanksgiving. Students will dive into an interactive mystery scenario, develop research questions, form hypotheses, and use web-based research s
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, RI.4.4
+16
5th Grade Spiral Review Operations with Fractions and Decimals Weeks 13-16
My 5th Grade math spiral review resource can be used as math homework, morning work, or a spiral review for daily classroom work! Your students will have the chance to refresh their math skills on all topics each week! This resource includes:4 weeks of Daily Spiral Math Review SheetsCovers Weeks 13-16 of 5th Grade!!!ANSWER KEYS included!Designed for a half sheet to save paper!✎ NEW Standards Covered in Weeks 13-16 in addition to spiral review of adding fractions and decimal operations:CCSS.MAT
5th
Decimals, Fractions, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.4
, 5.NBT.B.5
+11
Also included in: 5th Grade Spiral Math Review- Bundle 2 *12 Weeks of Work*
Comprehensive 5th Grade Math Spiral Review: 36 Weeks of Practice
Keep your students' math skills sharp with this 5th Grade Math Spiral Review Resource! Perfect for homework, morning work, or daily classroom practice, this resource is designed to help students review and reinforce key math concepts regularly. With a focus on consistent practice, students will have the opportunity to revisit important math topics each week, ensuring they build a strong foundation in 5th-grade math. This Resource Includes:36 Weeks of Daily Spiral Math Review SheetsCovers Wee
5th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.B.2
, 5.MD.C.3
+31
Poetic Devices Cheat Sheet
This printable is a quick and easy tool to help your students understand poetic devices. This tool could be posted in your classroom for all to look at, or printed for each individual student to keep in a sheet protector in their binder for reference. If you enjoy our free download, check out our entire Emily Dickinson Author Study and Poetry Unit: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Emily-Dickinson-Author-StudyPoetry-Unit-5261461Copyright© 2020 Emily Tussey. All rights reserved by au
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
CCSS
RL.9-10.4
, RL.9-10.5
, RL.11-12.4
+2
Presidents' Day Reading Passage with Questions
Presidents' Day is a National Holiday that should be celebrated in your classroom! Introduce your students to this holiday and teach them the facts about why we celebrate it in America. Your class will love to read about these facts about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln! After they read the engaging, informational text your students will test their knowledge with a short question activity. This product makes a great bellwork, early finisher worksheet or even a homework assignment before th
2nd - 6th
Informational Text
CCSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.3
, RI.3.1
+1
Also included in: January-May Classroom Holiday Activities Bundle
6th Grade Math - Weekly Formative Assessment: Ratio Edition
Our Weekly Formative Assessment for Ratios is a great tool to check in with your students each step of the way in your Ratio Unit. These formative assessments are short and effective making them a great piece of data for your analysis of each student's mastery of Ratios. This product includes: 4 Weeks of Ratio AssessmentsAnswer Keys for Each AssessmentShort Answer QuestionsMultiple Strategy ProblemsCheck out other 6th Grade Ratios Products in my store: Classroom Holiday Recipe ProjectError Ana
6th - 7th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.RP.A.1
, 6.RP.A.2
, 6.RP.A.3
Also included in: 6th Grade Math Ratios and Unit Rate Bundle
5th Grade Spiral Math Review- Bundle 2 *12 Weeks of Work*
My 5th Grade math spiral review resource can be used as math homework, morning work, or a spiral review for daily classroom work! Your students will have the chance to refresh their math skills on all topics each week! This resource includes:4 weeks of Daily Spiral Math Review SheetsCovers Weeks 13-24 of 5th Grade!!!ANSWER KEYS included!Designed for a half sheet to save paper!✎ NEW Standards Covered in Weeks 13-24:CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.A.1Recognize that in a multi-digit number, a digit in on
5th
Decimals, Fractions, Geometry
CCSS
5.NBT.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.2
, 5.NBT.A.3
+25
6th Grade Math Study Guide and Assessment: Dividing Fractions- Distance Learning
This Dividing Fractions Study Guide and Assessment resource has all you need to help your students prepare and assess their knowledge of the common core standards related to dividing fractions in sixth grade. The study guide mimics the assessment so that your students will be familiar with the types of questions they will be faced with on the assessment. Both the study guide and the assessment contain: - multiple choice questions - short answer questions - equations that require work to be show
5th - 6th
Fractions, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
5.NF.B.3
, 5.NF.B.7
, 5.NF.B.7a
+3
Error Analysis- Find the Error: Dividing Fractions- Distance Learning
Error analysis is a valuable tool in gauging students' complete understanding of a topic. At the tail end of each of my math units, I used error analysis to determine which students were ready for enrichment, which were on grade level and which students needed some one on one time with me. This error analysis pack includes: 5 highly engaging, rigorous problems that focus on Dividing Fractions. Dividing fractions by fractions, whole numbers by fractions and fractions by whole numbers are featur
5th - 6th
Fractions, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NF.B.7
, 5.NF.B.7a
, 5.NF.B.7b
+6
5th Grade Math Spiral Review | Homework, Morning Work, or Daily Practice
5th Grade Math Spiral Review | Homework, Morning Work, or Daily PracticeLooking for a comprehensive 5th-grade math spiral review? This resource is perfect for math homework, morning work, or daily review in the classroom. Designed to reinforce essential skills, it gives your students daily opportunities to refresh their understanding of key math concepts, ensuring they’re ready for the next challenge! What’s Included?✅ 12 Weeks of 5th Grade Spiral Review4 Daily Spiral Math Review Sheets per Wee
5th
Decimals, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.6
, 5.NBT.B.7
Also included in: Comprehensive 5th Grade Math Spiral Review: 36 Weeks of Practice
Error Analysis: Algebraic Expressions Edition- 6th Grade Math- Distance Learning
Error analysis is a valuable tool in gauging students' complete understanding of a topic.At the tail end of each of my math units, I used error analysis to determine which students were ready for enrichment, which were on grade level and which students needed some one on one time with me. This error analysis pack includes:5 highly engaging, rigorous problems that focus on Ratios and Proportional Relationships.Common mistakes our students make.Word problems with a high level of computation and pr
6th - 7th
Algebra, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.EE.A.1
, 6.EE.A.2a
, 6.EE.A.2b
+4
6th Grade Math Study Guide and Assesement: Percents Edition- Distance Learning
Finish off your Percents Math Unit with this four page assessment with study guide. The assessment focuses on the following Common Core Standard: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.3.CFind a percent of a quantity as a rate per 100 (e.g., 30% of a quantity means 30/100 times the quantity); solve problems involving finding the whole, given a part and the percent. There is also one question where your students' skills to convert between fractions, percents and decimals will be put to the test. This assessme
6th
Fractions, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
6.RP.A.3c
, MP1
, MP4
Reader's Workshop Playlist: 10 Month Complete Bundle
Reader's Workshop is my favorite way to engage students in ELA! These playlists allow your students to connect with books and enjoy reading more each and every day of the month! Student choice is becoming an important structure in any ELA lesson plan. This monthly playlist will allow you to release some control back to your students! This resource includes:10 months of ELA Student Choice PlaylistsCovers Months August-May5th Grade Common Core Literature Standards CoveredDesigned for Reader's Work
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.4
+20
Hogwarts Hero Qualities Classroom Poster
Grow your students' character with this Harry Potter inspired House Traits poster. It is the perfect addition to your Harry Potter themed classroom decor. Each house of Hogwarts has its own special traits and they are illustrated here with matching character traits for you students to imitate and make their own.
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects, Literature
Read Across America Research Project: Dive Into the Life of Theodor Seuss Geisel
Celebrate Read Across America Week and National Reading Month with this engaging research-based project focused on Theodor Seuss Geisel, the beloved author of timeless children’s books. This unit offers upper elementary students the opportunity to learn about the life, works, and lasting impact of this legendary storyteller while developing their research, writing, and critical thinking skills. What’s Included:5 Days of Lesson Plans: Step-by-step lessons to guide students through their researc
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.4.4
, W.4.7
, W.5.2
+19
Comprehensive 5th Grade Math Spiral Bundle 3: 12 Weeks of Practice
This comprehensive 5th Grade Math Spiral Review is the perfect tool for reinforcing essential math concepts throughout the school year. It can be used as math homework, morning work, or daily classroom review, giving your students the opportunity to refresh and strengthen their math skills each week. This resource includes:12 Weeks of Daily Spiral Math Review Sheets (Weeks 25-36 of 5th Grade)Answer Keys for all practice sheetsHalf-Sheet Format for easy printing and paper-savingNEW Standards Cove
5th
Geometry, Graphing, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.B.2
, 5.MD.C.3
+15
Celebrate National Poetry Month: Maya Angelou Author & Poetry Unit
Inspire your students with the powerful words of Maya Angelou in this Maya Angelou Poetry Unit, perfect for celebrating National Poetry Month or enhancing any poetry curriculum. This engaging resource introduces students to Maya Angelou’s life, legacy, and iconic poems while encouraging them to create their own heartfelt poetry. What’s Included:✅ Author Study: Learn about Maya Angelou's life and contributions to literature. ✅ Class Poetry Analysis: Deeply analyze her most famous works, focus
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
CCSS
RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.5
, RL.11-12.3
+3
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About the store
Experience
Hi, I’m Emily, the creator behind The Posh Pencil! With six years of experience teaching 5th and 6th grade, I know firsthand the importance of engaging, standards-aligned resources that make learning meaningful and fun. Now, as the director of a homeschool co-op, I continue to design materials that support both traditional and homeschool educators in creating dynamic learning experiences.
Teaching style
I believe learning should be interactive, student-centered, and designed to build critical thinking skills. My teaching style focuses on:
✔️ Engagement – Activities that spark curiosity and encourage active participation.
✔️ Real-World Connections – Lessons that help students see the relevance of their learning.
✔️ Scaffolding & Support – Resources that guide students toward independence.
✔️ Creativity & Fun – Unique approaches that make learning enjoyable and memorable.
What You'll Find Here 📚
At The Posh Pencil, you'll discover thoughtfully crafted resources for upper elementary and high school students, including writing activities, reading comprehension lessons, and creative learning tools. My goal is to make your teaching journey easier while helping students build confidence and essential skills.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope my resources inspire and support you in your classroom or homeschool. 💛
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