Classroom Core
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Hello! We are a teacher and designer who have teamed up to create original lesson plans and activities for the classroom! We have more than 20 years of experience teaching English to middle school and elementary school students, as well as advanced degrees in English and Education. Experience has taught us that students learn best when they are actively engaged in a topic. That's why our products include hands-on activities, such as colorful task cards, games, and fun lesson plans. We create products with effectiveness and ease of instruction in mind, and we format and design them using our own original art and layouts. We hope you find our ideas useful for your classroom. Thanks for stopping by!
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Dangling & Misplaced Modifiers: Task Cards, Posters,Quiz; Google Classroom & PDF
Google Classroom added in 2020 This product is now available in two formats, printable and Google Classroom. The Google Classroom version includes all student handouts, posters and task cards. Answer keys are kept separate on the printable version. The printable version has remained the same. Engaging instruction for grammar and usage! Students recognize and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers through high-interest posters, task cards, and multiple choice quiz all aligned to Common Core S
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
Compound & Complex Sentences: 40 Task Cards, Posters; Google Classroom & PDF
Google Classroom digital added in 2020 This product is now available in two formats, printable PDF and Google Classroom. The Google Classroom version includes all student handouts, posters and task cards. Answer keys are kept separate on the printable version. Compound & Complex Sentences: In this activity, students identify compound and complex sentences by using task cards. They also practice finding subordinate conjunctions and relative pronouns, as well as dependent and independent clauses
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.6.3a
, L.7.1a
, L.7.1b
Sentence Structure Review: 40 Task Cards Plus Quiz; Google Classroom & PDF
Google Classroom added in 2020 This product is now available in two formats, printable and Google Classroom. The Google Classroom version includes all student handouts, posters and task cards. Answer keys are kept separate on the printable version. The printable version has remained the same. Sentence Structure Review: In this activity, students review simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences by identifying sentence types, clauses, coordinating conjunctions, and relative prono
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.6.3a
, L.7.1a
, L.7.1b
Simple & Compound Sentences: 40 Task Cards & Posters; Print & Google Classroom
Google Classroom added in 2020 This product is now available in two formats, printable and Google Classroom. The Google Classroom version includes all student handouts, posters and task cards. Answer keys are kept separate on the printable version. The printable version has remained the same. Simple & Compound Sentences: In this activity, students practice finding subjects and verbs within sentences and combining simple sentences to form compound sentences. The set features grammar poster
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.6.3a
, L.7.1a
, L.7.1b
Shakespeare's Birthday Party: Task Cards & Activities to Introduce Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s birthday is April 23, but with Shakespeare’s Birthday Party: Task Cards & Activities, you can celebrate with your students on any day of the year!
The task cards and activities included in this set are sure to ignite your students’ enthusiasm about Shakespeare. Use them to introduce any Shakespeare unit or to celebrate his birthday! Everything in this set features our original artwork.
What’s included?
• 32 task cards: 16 cards with quotes, phrases, and multiple choice questions
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.4
, RI.7.1
+5
Socratic Circles Lesson Plan
Socratic Circles: Engage your students in high-level dialogue through Socratic Seminars. This resource details the steps for implementation of Socratic Circles, and it includes great templates and student guides.
Included in this lesson plan:
• CCSS and suggested learning targets
• Step-by-step instructions to implement Socratic Circles
• Colorful templates for grouping students
• Student guides for reading text and writing effective questions
• Student worksheets
• Exit slip for student re
5th - 12th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+15
Phrases and Clauses: 40 Task Cards, Posters, and Quiz:Google Classroom & PDF
Google Classroom digital added in 2020 This product is now available in two formats, printable and Google Classroom. The Google Classroom version includes all student handouts, posters and task cards. Answer keys are kept separate on the printable version. The printable version has remained the same. Engaging grammar and usage instruction! Students recognize and correct clauses and phrases through high-interest posters, task cards, and multiple choice quiz all aligned to Common Core State Standa
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
The Compound-Complex Sentence: 40 Task Cards & Posters; Google Classroom & PDF
Google Classroom added in 2020 This product is now available in two formats, printable and Google Classroom. The Google Classroom version includes all student handouts, posters and task cards. Answer keys are kept separate on the printable version. The printable version has remained the same. The Compound-Complex Sentence: In this activity, students enhance their understanding of sentence structure by identifying the clauses in complex-compound sentences; students also classify types of senten
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.6.3a
, L.7.1a
, L.7.1b
Nonrestrictive Elements: Commas, Parentheses, Dashes
Nonrestrictive Elements: Commas, Parentheses, DashesWhat's IncludedEverything you need to teach and use nonrestrictive elements! You will find a wide wide variety of information, practice, and activities to keep students engaged and motivated: Digital and print versionsNonrestrictive elements posterPractice pages including tips and examples for commas, parentheses, and dashes with annotated answer keysEngaging "follow the path" review games for students to complete on their own, with a partner,
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.6.2
, L.6.2a
Back-to-School Icebreakers: 20 Activities Plus Handouts; Google Classroom & PDF
Google Classroom added in 2020 Your students can still get to know each other even if they meet online. This product is now available in two formats, printable and Google Classroom. The Google Classroom version includes all student handouts. Many of the classroom activities can be adapted to online and works best if group sharing can be facilitated, either simultaneously online or through student posts. Suggestions for digital are given for each activity with worksheets including a digital versi
5th - 12th
For All Subjects
Pronouns and Antecedents: Number, Person, Vague
Everything you need to teach, practice, and assess pronouns and theirantecedents! Starting with a review of pronouns and antecedents, students progress to multiple venues for practice, including brainteaser pages focusing on recognizing and correcting shifts in number, person, indefinite pronouns, and vague pronouns. Posters /anchor charts provide quick reference to skills being taught. All assessments include full page answer keys. (Answer keys can easily be omitted on digital version when dist
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.6.1c
, L.6.1d
Shakespeare Background Research: RAFT Cards & Top 10; Google Classroom & PDF
Google Classroom added in 2020 This product is now available in two formats, printable and Google Classroom. The Google Classroom version includes all student handouts, posters and task cards. Answer keys are kept separate on the printable version. The printable version has remained the same. Shakespeare research can be fun! In this activity, students enjoy researching the time period and background of Shakespeare as they assume various roles and tasks outlined by the RAFT cards. RAFT (Role, A
6th - 10th
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Writing
CCSS
W.6.4
, W.6.7
, W.6.8
+27
Data Tracking and Goal Setting for 7th Grade ELA
Data Tracking and Goal Setting for 7th Grade ELA
Data tracking, especially the kind that kids do for themselves, is a wonderful part of monitoring progress and recognizing student growth. However, keeping track of “all the tracking” requires an organized efficient system. For that reason we have designed this product to provide a way to keep all the data at your fingertips—or on your walls! Check out the data pack for easy organizing, tracking, graphing, student goal setting, and celebrating ac
7th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts
FREE Vocabulary Flip Book for Marzano’s Six Steps
Keep this flip book handy when planning vocabulary instruction! A few ideas for implementation are listed under each step. There is also space on each page for you to add your own notes and ideas. The flip book lists Marzano’s six steps in the order in which they should be taught.
Directions: Cut out and layer the pages. Secure the top with staples, brads, or string.
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
End-of-Year Send-off: Writing Activities, Bookmarks, & Treat Bag Toppers
End-of-Year Send-off; Writing Activities, Bookmarks, & Treat Bag Toppers: Those last days of school call for engaging end-of-year activities. Sneak in a bit more writing and review, and have fun with your students at the same time! This set includes two memorable writing activities, summer bookmarks, and treat bag toppers to keep kids engaged and to wrap up the year on a positive note. Everything features our original artwork and can be printed in either color or black-and-white. Pick and choose
5th - 8th
English Language Arts
CCSS
L.5.3
, L.5.4
, L.5.6
+9
Sonnets: Critique & Create, Lesson & Handouts; Google Classroom & PDF
Google Classroom added in 2020 This product is now available in two formats, printable and Google Classroom. The Google Classroom version includes all student handouts. Answer keys are kept separate on the printable version. The printable version has remained the same. Sonnets Lesson Plan: Students can stomp it, shout it, and get the beat while grappling with the challenge of iambic pentameter in Sonnets: Critique & Create. This set of lessons, guides, and handouts provides detailed instruct
7th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.4
+27
Figurative Language Stories for Close Reading & Writing: Google Classroom & PDF
Google Classroom digital added in 2020 This product is now available in two formats, printable and Google Classroom. The Google Classroom version includes all student handouts. Answer keys are kept separate on the printable version. The printable version has remained the same Figurative Language Stories for Close Reading, Writing for Grades 6-8 This is a group of four different original stories written to include nine types of figurative language! Perfect for small groups, stations, or assess
6th - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
Pronouns: Subjective, Objective, Possessive, Intensive
What's Included?This resource includes all of CCSS L.6.1A and L.6.1B Common Core Standards. Four concept cards provide a snapshot of each pronoun. Students can use as a quick resource for print or digital. Teachers could use as posters or anchor charts. Answer keys are included for all activities. Each section contains an introduction to the skill, practice pages and activities, followed by paragraphs for reading and student writing, and assessments. While this pronoun resource specifically addr
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Literature
CCSS
L.6.1a
, L.6.1b
Data Tracking and Goal Setting for 8th Grade ELA
Data Tracking and Goal Setting for 8th Grade ELA
Data tracking, especially the kind that kids do for themselves, is a wonderful part of monitoring progress and recognizing student growth. However, keeping track of “all the tracking” requires an organized efficient system. For that reason we have designed this product to provide a way to keep all the data at your fingertips—or on your walls! Check out the data pack for easy organizing, tracking, graphing, student goal setting, and celebrating ac
8th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts
FREE Exit Slips
Use these FREE exit slips to reinforce daily learning targets and get immediate feedback from students!
Crunched for time? Try the 0–3 rating scale on the first exit slip to check progress at a glance. You may choose the second or third options to gather feedback regarding effective learning strategies or group work. Simply copy these sheets ahead of time, or project them onto a whiteboard at the end of class while students provide feedback on their own notebook paper.
What’s Included?
• 3 pa
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects
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About the store
Experience
Hello! We are a teacher and designer who have teamed up to create original lesson plans and activities for the classroom! We have more than 20 years of experience teaching English to middle school and elementary school students, as well as advanced degrees in English and Education. Experience has taught us that students learn best when they are actively engaged in a topic. That's why our products include hands-on activities, such as colorful task cards, games, and fun lesson plans. We create products with effectiveness and ease of instruction in mind, and we format and design them using our own original art and layouts. We hope you find our ideas useful for your classroom. Thanks for stopping by!
Teaching style
We like to focus on student engagement through hands-on learning and differentiation.
Awards & shining teacher moments
One of us is a member of Sigma Tau Delta (English Honors Society) and has headed or served on numerous leadership committees. The other is a member of NSCS Honors Society and has graduated with honors in English. The real rewards, however, come from students who are thrilled when they "get it" with new material learned.
My own education history
Together we have degrees in English 1-9, a Masters in Educational Leadership; a bachelor's degree in visual art & English, and an MFA in writing.
Additional biographical information
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