Burton's Class

A colleague taught me the Turtle Method of multiplication when I was struggling to teach my students the standard, or traditional, algorithm for multi-digit multiplication. I created worksheets to teach and support this method. While I created this using Google Slides, I formatted it 8.5 x 11 paper for easy printing.Includes:Detailed description of methodSimplified description of method3/4 size description of method for student notebooksEditable Google Slides version of all files Scaffolded wor

This is a full-color, illustrated vocabulary list for the 4th and 5th grade FOSS “Earth and Sun” unit.  Each slide contains a vocabulary word, definition, and picture illustrating the word for better understanding. While I made a slide for each word, I do not use all of the slides, or teach each word every year. It really depends on my group of students. Because of this, I have made a Table of Contents to help you identify the individual slides you wish to use. These words are organized alphabet

There are two separate resources in this doc. One has the students focus on the accomplishments of specific European Explorers. The other is much more general, having them focus on the push and pull factors that led England, France, Spain and the Vikings to explore.

This year, my students needed a lot more scaffolding with the Lucy Calkins Units of Study, so I created some simple graphic organizers to go along with the lessons. I used this one to help students think about the different themes they can find in a single text. You will find where I used it on The "Conferring and Small-Group Work" in Session 7.

This year, my students needed a lot more scaffolding with the Lucy Calkins Units of Study, so I created some simple graphic organizers to go along with the lessons. I used this with my students each time we were getting started on a new essay to help them create a thesis statement. It helped them make sure they had included all of the elements of a thesis and was then very easy for me to assess understanding.

This year, my students needed a lot more scaffolding with the Lucy Calkins Units of Study, so I created some simple graphic organizers to go along with the lessons. I used this one to help students think about their character's external and internal quests. You will find where I used it on the "Teaching" section in Session 8.

This year, my students needed a lot more scaffolding with the Lucy Calkins Units of Study, so I created some simple graphic organizers to go along with the lessons. I used this throughout the first and second bends to help my struggling students stay organized. I began using it in Session 3.

I use these with my Colonial Regions lessons. I print these sheets and make them into packets for my students to assist in guided note-taking. They will use these for studying or for a written response, depending on the year and group.

I have the students draw the boundaries, color, and label this map. We work on this one region at a time as I teach it.