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Preview of Diseases (communicable and non-communicable)

Diseases (communicable and non-communicable)

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Three days of lessons. Includes: • Communicable diseases reading and question sheet • Non-communicable diseases reading and question sheet • Visual word wall • Vocabulary recording sheet • Cards for a large class T-chart • Student T-charts • Spreading and preventing disease activity Day 1: Introduce vocabulary and add words to a word wall. Read about non-communicable diseases, add definitions to vocabulary sheet and complete the question sheet. Day 2: Read about communicable diseases. Add t
Preview of Energy: Heat, Light and Sound

Energy: Heat, Light and Sound

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This product focuses on heat, light and sound energy. It includes: Anticipation Guide Anchor Charts Bulletin Board or Large Class Display Word and Sentence Strips Heat, Light and Sound Picture Sort Flip Book Reading Booklet (Fold the inside pages so that the seam and words are facing out, then place inside the cover and staple together). Graphic Organizer (can be differentiated by using the included cut and paste sheet). Sound Energy Cut and Paste Worksheet Light Energy Cut and Paste Worksheet
Preview of The Sun and Moon Activities

The Sun and Moon Activities

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This file contains a two day lesson. There are words for a word wall (sun, moon, star, orbit, and crater), a word search, a sun and moon KWL, vocabulary recording sheet, a sun reading sheet, a sun fact recording sheet, a moon reading sheet, a moon recording sheet, a sun and moon fact sort, t-chart and day or night graphing activity. The fact sort could also be used on a large t-chart. Aligned to the CC. Adapted for ELLs. Thanks for purchasing! Clip art from openclipart.org and www.hellojenjo
Preview of Ancient Greece: The Mycenaeans and Minoans

Ancient Greece: The Mycenaeans and Minoans

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This file contains a two - three day lesson comparing the Minoans to the Mycenaeans. It includes: 1) Visual Word Wall 2) Vocabulary Sheet 3) Timeline 4) Reading and graphic organizer for Crete (the Minoans) 5) Reading and graphic organizer for Mycenae (the Mycenaeans) 6) Triple T-Chart 7) Exit Tickets 8) Writing Prompt **CC Aligned. Adapted for ELLs.
Preview of Solar System Pack (Planets, Sun, Moon)

Solar System Pack (Planets, Sun, Moon)

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Planets: visual word wall,an anticipation guide, a short article, a note taking sheet with images, an ordering the planets w.s. and a sorting activity. Sun and moon activities include: a visual word wall, KWL chart, a sun reading and fact sheet, a moon reading and fact sheet, a sun and moon fact sort and a T-chart. The fact sort could also be used on a large T-chart. Includes an assessment. Aligned to the CC. Adapted for ELLs. Can be used as centers, independently, or as a whole class. Thes
Preview of Maps and Globes Activities

Maps and Globes Activities

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Includes: • KWL Chart • Map and Globe Vocabulary Recording Sheet • Map and Globe • Vocabulary Matching Activity(Cut out and laminate the pieces or have the students cut them out. Then have them match each word to the correct definition.) • Labeling the Globe Worksheet • Labeling the Continents Worksheet • Labeling the Oceans Worksheet Visual Word Wall
Preview of Vertebrates and Invertebrates Pack

Vertebrates and Invertebrates Pack

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This file includes a visual word wall, vertebrate and invertebrate posters, anticipation guide, vertebrate and invertebrate readings, a cloze activity, Venn diagram and a picture sort (pictures are sorted into vertebrates and invertebrates. Could be used as a center, independently, with a parter, or as a whole class. Answer keys included. * borders from another seller on TPT- I forgot who it was! If it was you, please let me know so I can credit you. Thanks!
Preview of Nutrition Vocabulary Activity Cards

Nutrition Vocabulary Activity Cards

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This file contains 9 nutrition related words and their definitions: myplate, proteins, carbohydrates, malnutrition, vitamins, minerals, obesity, fats, and nutrients. The cards can be cut out and laminated (or have the students cut them up) and the students can practice their vocabulary by matching the word with the correct definition. They could also be cut out and made into flashcards by pasting them onto index cards. Adapted for ELLs and Spec. Ed.
Preview of Soil Activity Pack

Soil Activity Pack

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Includes: 1) Visual Word Wall 2) Reading on Soil 3) Vocabulary sheet for soil reading (corresponds to reading) 4) Question sheet (corresponds to reading) 5) Labeling the soil worksheet 6) Vocabulary matching activity 7) Answer Keys **Aligned to CC. Adapted for ELLs and Spec. Ed. students. Can be used as a center, partner or individual activity, or as a whole class.
Preview of Ancient (Early)  India Pack

Ancient (Early) India Pack

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This file contains an anticipation guide, a reading on Early India, corresponding questions, a vocabulary sheet with images of each word, visual word wall, and matching game. This can be used as a center, whole class, as a partner activity, or individually. The matching game can also be used to make vocabulary flashcards. Adapted for ELLs. CC aligned. Includes answer keys. All materials correspond to the reading. Clip art from openclipart.org and www.hellojenjones.com
Preview of Mass Density and Volume (ESL)

Mass Density and Volume (ESL)

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An introduction to mass, density and volume for ELLs. This pack includes: Word Wall Cards Video Links to Build Background Knowledge Frayer Style Vocabulary Sheets Reading Sentence Mix-Up and Cloze Worksheet Picture Labeling Worksheet Listening Activity with Teacher Script Speaking Activity with Cue Cards. Answer Keys are Included CC Aligned Borders from The Army Teacher Wife clipart from openclipart.com
Preview of The Nervous System Pack

The Nervous System Pack

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This file contains a visual word wall, labeling the brain worksheet with answer key, a reading, vocabulary sheet (which corresponds to the reading) and a vocabulary matching game. Adapted for ELLs and aligned to the common core. Could be used as a center, in cooperative learning groups, whole class, or by individual students.
Preview of Forces and Motion Stations

Forces and Motion Stations

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This file is intended to be set up as stations, but it could also be used as part of a whole class lesson. Includes: Suggestions for use Student task sheets Anticipation guide Vocabulary recording sheet Gravity reading with corresponding worksheet Friction reading with corresponding worksheet Forces reading with corresponding worksheet *Adapted for ELLs Please download the preview to see a sample. Thank you for looking!
Preview of Phonemic Awareness Pack (RTI) K-1

Phonemic Awareness Pack (RTI) K-1

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Each letter contains 4 activities: 6 flashcards with pictures (except x – x has 4), an activity in which students find and color the target letter, a handwriting activity sheet, and a picture cut and paste activity (focusing on the given letter). This entire file can be printed out in the beginning of the year, placed in a binder, and used throughout the year, minimizing prep. This is how I use these activities with my ESL Kindergartners (also used for RTI) Day 1 of the target letter: (25-30 mi
Preview of Digestive System Activity Pack

Digestive System Activity Pack

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This activity pack can be used as a center activity or as part of class work. Includes: - KWL Chart  Reading and corresponding questions  Visual Word Wall  Four Corners Vocabulary Activity  Vocabulary Cards (Cut them out and have students match the word with the definition. Could also be used to create flashcards)  Activity Sheet Aligned to the CC. Adapted for ELLs.
Preview of Simple Machines Pack

Simple Machines Pack

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This file contains a KWL Chart, reading, corresponding questions, a picture sort in which pictures are sorted into the six categories of simple machines, labeling w.s. and a vocabulary matching activity. Focuses on the six simple machines (lever, screw, pulley, wheel and axle, wedge and inclined plane. Adapted for ELLs and Special Ed. Can be used as a center, partner activity, by individual students or as a whole class. Answer keys included.
Preview of Planets Pack

Planets Pack

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This activity pack contains a visual word wall,an anticipation guide, a short article, a note taking sheet with images, an ordering the planets w.s. and a sorting activity. This can be used as a center, independently, or as a whole class. Students read the article, take notes, and then match the cards with the correct description to the corresponding planet. CC Aligned. Adapted for ELLs.
Preview of Cloud Types Mini-Unit

Cloud Types Mini-Unit

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This unit introduces the three main cloud types. Includes: • Anticipation Guide • Mini Research Project (Fact Cards with Websites. Book included for those without Internet access) • Triple Venn Diagram (Regular and Modified Versions) • Cloud Observation Recording Sheet • Weather Prediction Activity • Cloud Types Book (Can be used as an extension or in lieu of the websites for the project. Fold the inside pages so that the seam and words are facing out, then place inside the cover and staple
Preview of Food Chain Activities

Food Chain Activities

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This activity pack includes a visual word wall, producers, consumers, and decomposers sorting activity, an omnivore, herbivore, and carnivore sorting activity, and a vocabulary matching activity. Adapted for ELLs and Special Ed. Can be used as a center or as a whole class/partner activity.
Preview of Rock Types

Rock Types

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This file contains: Anticipation Guide Student Reading Book (Fold along seam so that the text is facing out. Stack the pages and insert into the cover. The seams should be facing towards the right. This is the same way you fold a readinga-z.book) Flap Book for student notes Fact sort Picture Sort (The fact sort and picture sort use the same sorting mat) Clip art from http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Peggy-Pechacek Mrs. Orman's Classroom Commons:GNU Free Documentation License, versi
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ESL Teacher Sachem School District K-8

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Certified ESL and Earth Science

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Writer of NYS Standards Alignment of ESL and NLA to the Common Core Chair, Professional Concerns Committee, NYSTESOL