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This packet includes a vocabulary list and examples to help show students the different parts of poems and dramas. Memorizing the different parts without examples just leads to confusion. There is also an assessment, originally written for third graders at the end of a unit. It could be easily used as a review (hopefully!) for the older grades.

I've tried many types of reading logs with my students, and so far this has been the most successful. Questions are aligned with CCSS (Setting/Characters, Summary, Cause & Effect, and Reaction). Using this one shows me that they're really reading their book- not just filling out some lines that may or may not be completely accurate. I've also included 3 pages of book recommendations with summaries, book level, and AR Points.

Graphic organizers are the best way to scaffold larger writing projects for students. Kids often struggle with expressing their thoughts through writing, and graphic organizers can help them with that process. This collection is designed for a 5-6 paragraph essay, although of course you can adjust as needed.

Quick sort activity to introduce/review the differences between the north and south before the Civil War.

A one page sheet to take basic notes on the planets in the solar system

Guided notes to help support students take notes for the five themes of geography Option for summary writing at end