Audra Weaver

These "Grammar Tiles" are designed to develop foundational grammar skills by having students identify, sort, label, and model sentence structures using color-coded cards. Each card correlates to a part of speech and specific grammar function within the sentence. By using the cards, the teacher will also be able to monitor student progress and offer assistance. The students can use the cards directly on their desk as a warm up activity, a review, or an assessment.

Basic test taking strategies, applicable for ACT or classroom tests

This rubric is designed to grade argumentative speeches and essays with objective criteria. The grade values provide feedback as well as objective explanations that can be provided to students as part of their grade. There is an optional peer grading sheet that the students can complete for each other, as part of the writing process and peer collaboration.

Objectives and rough pacing guide for ACT course

Overview of the ACT test, facts, myths, achievement levels, Quizizz & Kahoot links

Introduction for students. Used to establish objectives, rationale, goals, and purpose for ACT prep in the classroom.

Before reading the Declaration of Independence and beginning the argumentative writing unit associated with the learning unit, use this powerpoint to discuss argumentative appeals.

Introducing some of the factors that affect an author's writing style.