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Printable to display in all areas of the school! Included on the bottom of the PDF is a link to the same form, but as a Google Doc. Please be sure to make a copy of the Google Doc prior to editing. Thanks! Includes rules/expectations for: Classroom, Hallway, Cafeteria, Playground, Assemblies, Restroom, and Bus.

Easy to use interactive notebook page to help students understand characterization! My students loved it and feedback was positive! There sill only be 3 "flaps" that open: Shows traits by what the character says (words), Shows traits by what the character does (actions), and Shows traits by what the character thinks (thoughts). The remainder will be glued down. Tip: Only have students use glue sticks! A nice list of character traits should be printed and accompany this product.

Print, laminate, and post! Simple to use vocabulary choice board for any grade level!! My school focuses on UDL currently, providing our students with choice activities and assessments! This choice board is a great tool for instruction and my fourth graders love it!!! Thanks for looking...more to come! Please follow me for new resources all the time!!! TT Buzz Bucks

Scaffold! My student come in to fourth grade struggling majorly with extended response and writing. Help them by beginning the year with practice! Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain is a strategic method of ensuring maximum achievement when writing paragraphs, answering extended response questions, and responding to reading! I created this to begin the 2018-19 School year--front-loading this strategy--to build writing skills straight out of the gate! This workbook includes posters and student pri

Short passage about a character that displays character development. Questions are leveled by DOK Levels (1,2,3). DOK 1: 2 Questions (2 M/C) DOK 2: 1 Question (Short Answer) DOK 3: 2 Questions (1 M/C, 1 Written Response) If you would like the link to my Google Doc version, please feel free to email me @ travistristano@gmail.com after purchase!

Students research world religions' symbols. Match each with its respective religion. (hands-on; cut and paste). The, students must identify the meaning of each symbol! Great Level one, or developing activity!!! I'm using it this year!!!

Common Core Aligned curriculum map by quarters (9 week periods). Plus, adding in social studies standards that tie-in with the ELA standards for easy integration!

Printable handout for around Thanksgiving time to practice writing paragraphs! Focus is on Main idea & Details. Rubric is included and requires a Topic/Main Idea Sentence, 3 Supporting Detail sentences and a closing sentence.

1. Provide your students with any set of paired text. 2. Students read the texts with a partner or in a small group. 3. Provide the students with Dice. 4. Each student takes turn rolling the Dice. 5. Each student completes the task number (add the dice and answer that # question) Students can do this verbally or on paper. Totally up to you!! This has turned learning into a "game" for my students. Total game changer! :-)

Students may use a teacher-assigned article or their own article (I prefer www.newsela.com) to complete this graphic organizer. This tool was created for gifted fourth grade students, but can easily be utilized for grades 5-12! Great tool to get students used to analyzing and evaluating argument/opinion writing before they write their own!!

Each day, students will have the opportunity to pick an "inspirational quote of the day". Students will answer the following questions for each quote: 1. What does this quote mean to you? 2. How can I apply this to my life? My 6th grade students love these and look forward to starting their bell work every day!! It also promotes positive thinking to begin each class period, or each day...while working on writing skills!! Print as a packet and you are ready to roll!!! Most quotes collected fr

Simple, yet productive graphic organizer to be used with any informational paired texts!

Includes creative, student-friendly, printable graphic organizers for the following core reading standards! Students will find most of these visually appealing!! Personally used in my classroom with effective and positive outcomes!! Key Ideas and Details: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.C

This is another characterization assessment with questions leveled by DOK (1,2,3). Answer key included! Please email me at travistristano@gmail.com for the link to an editable Google Doc. Have a buzzing-good day!!

Great handout for Tier Two Academic Vocabulary for RL 6.2 or RI 6.2! QR code will take your students directly to my Quizlet based on these 6 academic vocabulary words! Vocabulary Assessment questions based on DOK 1, 2, & 3

Brief outline of the Freshwater Region of the Aquatic Biome. The science teacher is currently teaching about biomes, so I decided to support her content, while practicing the R.A.C.E. writing method. R: Restate the Question A: Answer the Question C: Cite Evidence E: Explain why your evidence supports your answer These are simple questions that require text support. One question is "We Do", or guided practice. The other is for independent work "I Do". This "I Do" can be used as an exit ticket t

Using a "Character Grid"...similar to a Coordinate Grid...students will determine where each Christmas character fits on the grid. Then, there is a sheet where students write down the actual coordinates of each character. Here is the catch...students then must provide evidence to why each character displays the traits chosen "adventurous or cautious...joyous or unpleasant". This is a fun way for kids to learn...without knowing that they are even learning! You could even add "snipets" of the show

In this simple activity, students highlight the main idea in each informational paragraph. The document has been uploaded as a PDF; however, I have included a link that will enable you to use this as an editable Google Doc, ready for use on Google Classroom!! Note; This is more of a beginning activity geared at the DOK 1 level. Note 2: Answer key NOT provided. If you have any trouble accessing the link after purchase, please contact me ASAP @ travistristano@gmail.com Please follow my store!!

Reference Sheets for your classroom and/or your students. Just print them out and hang them up or pass them out! Easy to follow! My students keep these materials in their ELA folders for reference when they write reading responses and/or answer short answer/extended response questions. Link to entire resource!! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/RACE-Writing-Resource-Workbook-Practice-Posters-Handouts-3983950

Simple and easy to use. print and use for any informational paired texts!