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Literary Essay Pack ** This product works well with Lucy Calkin's Literary Essay Units of Study and other writing curriculum's that use Writer's Workshop!** → Intimidated by the literary essay? Need a product that guides your students through this expository piece? → If so, you have come to the right place! This product includes = *Be sure to check out the product preview!*- How to write a literary essay chart - Basic structure of a literary essay (color + black and white) - Common themes in fi

NEW PRODUCT*** Units of Study Reader's and Writer's Workshop Post It Notes - Lucy Calkins → Are you a teacher who uses the Units of Study or any workshop curriculum? If so, this resource will be a great addition to your classroom! → Included in this product are: - How to print on post-its guide - Table of Contents - 25 post-it note templates for Reader's Workshop, Writer's Workshop, Speaking & Listening, and miscellaneous lists (to-do lists and lists for goals) Please check out the produ

→ Looking for a fun way to teach your students about prefixes, suffixes, and root words? YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT SPOT! → In this pack, students will learn what makes up a word and what those parts are called. Whether you are preparing for a state test, incorporating vocabulary into your ELA lessons, or working on grammar, this resource will benefit your students! → This pack includes the following: - 1 introduction page to root words and affixes - 3 sheets of guided notes with little activ

***NO PREP PACK!*** → As back to school season is upon us, I am already looking for ways to welcome and engage my students. → This BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITY PACK is perfect in achieving a way to welcome your students. It includes: - Let me take a selfie drawing and adjective sheet - Best part of summer writing activity - K-W-L chart for grade sheet - Classroom scavenger hunt - Classmate ice breaker - Teacher prediction quiz - Classroom goals sheet - Yearly goals sheet - This or that questio

→ Use this log to keep track of your individual and/or group conferences. This product can be used for Reader’s or Writer’s Workshop! → For my class, I make two copies for each student, hole punch them, and put them in my conferences binder. I love this resource because it keeps track of the strengths, areas for growth, and goals for my students.