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Looking for an engaging way to teach two scenes of Romeo and Juliet while avoiding some of the awkward bawdy humor? While not a fan of censorship, I've found it difficult to teach Act II, Scene 4 without students getting overly distracted by some of Mercutio's more colorful lines. Using "Nurse's Day Out," students participate in a modern-English reader's theater based on Act II, Scenes 4 and 5 of Shakespeare's classic play. The lines are easy enough for upper elementary, yet meaty enough for fr

Give students a handy way to remember how to annotate text while close reading. Print on white or colored cardstock or laminate for durability. Visit Brevity on TPT for more easy resources and free eCards.

Great for displaying preschool or Kindergarten photos at the start of the school year, this cheery floral bulletin board can be assembled using materials you have on hand. Free image download serves as the inspiration.

Students deserve a pat on the back when they bring their grades up. They'll love the attention when you attach this cute brag tag to the paper that improved their grade. Visit Brevity on TPT for more fun printables!

Flexible lesson plan is a great intro to bullying prevention for grades K-12. Plenty of opportunity to modify for your teaching style and your class. Agreement circle activity gets kids up and moving. Common Core aligned and student-focused. Visit Brevity on TPT for more helpful resources.

Simple lists for your classroom walls show the four types and three roles of bullying. Quick reminder for students and springboard for discussion. Works for K-12; lets everyone know you mean won't stand for bullying. Print in color (teal) and use bordered paper for a custom look.

One sheet contains eight quotes from people who are experts or who've simply been bullied. Get the conversation started, use as writing prompts--open-ended for flexibility. Visit Brevity on TPT for more bullying resources.