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SOAPStone is a diverse strategy that can be used to dissect the work of professional writers as well as help students develop their own writing. This FREE product consists of two slide shows that break down the SOAPStone acronym and provides questions to guide students through the analysis or writing process. The slides are intended to be printed out and used as classroom posters, but they are also perfect to use as visuals during an introductory lesson. If you enjoy this resource, you and your

* MAGIC SQUARE * Magic Squares are a wonderful way to introduce vocabulary terms to any student. This activity uses fifteen terms essential to understanding the world of The Great Gatsby. The student will use his/her prior knowledge of history, math skills, and deductive reasoning to complete the activity. Match the correct vocabulary term to its definition and add the correlating number in its box. If the totals are the same horizontally, diagonally, and vertically, you have found the magic num

Your students just finished the first draft of their persuasive essays. What now? How about a peer review? This resource contains two separate foldables. The tri-fold persuasive essay peer review allows for two separate peer reviews and one self-reflection. Also included is a book-style foldable with the same information. Both peer reviews are provided as an editable Microsoft Publisher document and PDF.

This FREE product is perfect for any American and British Literature classroom. Each Georgia Standard for Excellence Standard (Common Core) has its own page, perfect for displaying individual standards without taking up precious classroom wall space.

This FREE product is perfect for any Ninth and World Literature classroom. Each Georgia Standard for Excellence Standard (Common Core) has its own page, perfect for displaying individual standards without taking up precious classroom wall space.

This is a descriptive writing activity I use with Legos. The kids tend to really respond to it... the building part, not the response sheet. :) This activity uses Lego building pieces to improve descriptive writing skills. It can also serve as an ice breaker. ***Updated 1/15/2016*** New teaching variations included!

This is a template I created for my classroom because I did not care for any others. :)

Are you looking for a way to get to know your students a bit better both as writers and individuals? I usually give this as our first writing assignment for the year, but it can be used at any time during the time you spend with your students. Included in this resource: - Assignment sheet with writing suggestions for your students - Single point rubric - Mind map brainstorming assignment - Peer edit checklist - Self Reflection checklist These products are all PDF copies, but if you would like