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This packet includes: ~21 paired statements from which to choose. The first statement of the set (labeled with A) indicates a tendency toward right-brain thinking. The second statement of the set (labeled with B) indicate a tendency toward left-brain thinking. ~A "Brain Worksheet" for students to color in their answers to the paired statements ~Tips/Posters for strengthening the left and right hemispheres ~Tips/Poster for strengthening both hemispheres

This packet includes: Step-by-step instructions on how to: ~Measure an object to the nearest ½ inch ~Measure an object to the nearest ¼ inch ~A practice measurement page for ½ and ¼ inches ~An answer key for the practice pages Standards Addressed: K.5, 1.3 & 2.3 a: identify the parts of a set and/or region that represent fractions for halves and fourths 3.9 a: measure length to the nearest ½ -inch and inch

The template includes the following activities: Fill-in-the-blank Write the definition in your own words Give an example/non-example Use the word in a sentence I left the words and definitions in the template for your reference. You will just need to change them.

This Color-by-Number worksheet is meant to be an introduction into the nucleotides and bases that make up the structure of DNA. Suggestions for use: I use this as an introductory activity, with no prior teaching. After it is colored, we talk about the matching patterns of the base pairs (A with T and C with G). I also explain to them that these pairs can happen in an infinite number of sequences, such as: A-T, C-G, A-T, C-G OR C-G, C-G, G-C, A-T I further explain that any mismatched pai

These are dual-sided bookmarks that present the steps for long division in two ways. The first uses the mnemonic of the family (daddy, mommy, sister, brother, Cali, Rover), and the second uses a cheeseburger (does McDonald's serve cheese burgers). The bookmark format allows students to keep this visual reminder in their textbook, or even in their nightly reading books for a handy study guide. Just print, glue the two sides together, and laminate. Then students can choose which mnemonic makes

This PDF gives several "bold beginnings" to stories and prompt writing. It is modeled off a story I made up about a group of friends that ventures into a creepy forest, although you could make it fit any writing prompt or theme you're working with. The packet includes: ~The story that models Bold Beginnings/paragraph starters and Catchy Conclusions Story Starter examples included: ~Onomatopoeia ~Snapshot Setting ~Snapshot Character ~Foreshadowing ~Alliteration ~Simile ~Question ~Action/Suspens

Are you looking for an activity that teaches the structure of neurons, which are so crucial to learning, all while creating a yummy edible model? Look no further! This document includes: ~A materials list ~A procedure list ~A neuron diagram ~Pictures of partially and completely finished edible neurons

This quiz asks several questions such as: "Would you rather work in pairs/small groups or by yourself?" It is a great tool to use at the beginning of the year to get to know your students' learning styles and how they will interact with others. It has an answer key at the end and a chart in which you can tally students' answers for quick reference throughout the year.

This is a 12-question packet for students to complete as they read the book, "Can't You Make Them Behave, King George?" by Jean Fritz. It also includes an answer key for the teacher. Portfolio sample only.Trade-book text/illustrations not included.In addition to a reading comprehension tool, it also serves as a great review when placed in your Virginia Studies/ U.S. History binder. It reviews the difficulty the American colonists had with coming to the decision to declare war on King George, i

This packet includes: ~A teacher direction page ~A student direction page ~A lyric sorting page ~5 pages of lyrics ~A color-coded answer key This is an activity in which students are looking for similes, metaphors, hyperbole, and personification in various song lyrics. They sort the lyrics according to what type of figurative language they represent and then draw a representation of their favorite lyric.

Objective: ~Practice basic functions (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication) ~Evaluate whether a basic function equation is equal (both sides are equal) or an inequality (both sides are not equal) Included in this packet: ~An addition and subtraction sort ~A multiplication and division sort ~An answer key for the addition and subtraction sort ~An answer key for the multiplication and division sort ~You can let the activity by self-checking by providing students with the answer ke

This is a PDF that can be printed and laminated to use for showing your daily schedule. There are 15 different subject cards, ranging from "Arrival" to "Social Studies", and 20 blank analog clocks so you can draw the times in for each subject. Schedule cards include: ~Arrival ~Math ~Recess ~Snack ~Writer's Workshop ~D.E.A.R. ~Daily 5 ~Specials ~Science ~Social Studies ~Stack and Pack ~Dismissal ~Computer Lab ~Lunch ~Centers

This unit is designed to have writers use the following strategies to vary their writing and use descriptive terms: ~"Show, Don't Tell" ~Figurative Language: Onomatopoeia, Metaphors ~Creating rhythm in poetry: Alliteration, Rhyming ~Types of poems: Cinquains, Limericks, Haikus Standards of Learning/ Objectives: 2.12 c: ~Expand writing to include descriptive detail 4.8 f: ~Incorporate adjectives 5.7 f ~Use precise and descriptive vocabulary to create tone and voice. Grades 2-5 ~Research, pla

This PDF shows the three major Civil War battles that happened in Virginia: 1st Battle of Manassass, Fredericksburg, Hampton Roads. It also gives details such as leaders, winners, and losers of each battle and end of the Civil War. There is an answer key chart with the organized information included.

This PDF takes the language of the SOLs and turns it into questions. Each question has several grammar mistakes that need to be corrected. It includes an answer key to make the activity self-checking. Suggestions for use: First, I have students rewrite the sentence/question correctly (for a grammar/writing assessment). Then, I have them answer the question (for a Virginia Studies assessment).

This packet includes: ~10 growth mindset poster quotes by famous people ~A scavenger hunt student sheet and answer key for the quotes ~10 posters on how the brain works and how to strengthen it ~A scavenger hunt student sheet and answer key for the brain section of the scavenger hunt

Need a visual to help students commit the layers of the Earth to memory? How about helping them make a connection with something well-known (an apple)? If so, this is your answer! This customizable PowerPoint includes the following: Label the layers of the Earth Compare the (filled in) layers of the Earth to the layers of an apple Answer key for the compare and contrast slide

This PDF can be turned into a poster or simply printed and stapled into readers' notebooks. It is designed to help readers track their thinking on sticky notes, which in turn, helps the teacher see the areas in which the students need help or have mastered. Although this is great for your Language Arts block, why not add a copy of it to your Social Studies or Science notebooks? There is so much reading comprehension that needs to happen for full understanding in these subjects as we

These are the three charters written by King James I for the Virginia Company of London. One set has blanks for students to fill in, and the second set has the answers filled in. I use the second set not only as an answer key, but also to differentiate for students that are unable to copy notes from the board. If you teach Virginia Studies or World History, these will really help students remember the details of these historical documents that were the basis for the establishment of Jamestown

This is a choice board writing activity. Students choose one thing from each of the columns (who, what, when, where, why) and write one or two paragraphs using the words they've chosen. They will SHOW the reader what they're writing about by using adjectives and adverbs. A two-paragraph example is included.