Donna Graff

Ever struggle for the right words to say to parents when it comes time for report cards and parent teacher conferences? This resource is a collection of some sample ELA comments, as well as work habits and behavior comments. The comments for reading and writing focus on an area the student is struggling with and suggestions for parents to help their child with it. Just plug in your student's name and adjust the pronouns (he/she, himself/herself). You can mix and match the comments as needs to f

Word wall cards that show different character traits to help students with developing ideas about their characters. The set of cards include both positive and negative character traits. On each card there is a picture to show the character trait, as well as synonyms so students can increase their academic vocabulary. Created in powerpoint with images from google images. Can print out as full slides but best to print with multiple slides per page so you can add to a pocket chart.

Fifth Grade Ready Gen Lesson 6-- Smart Notebook lesson. Includes most components of the Ready Gen lesson. Some modifications made to have more of a focus on the reading objective for the lesson (setting influences character). These slides include both the reading and writing components of the lesson and are a fun and interactive way to work through the lesson using smart notebook. Hope you enjoy. Keep a look out for the remaining lessons in Grade 5 for Ready Gen. Will post them as they are devel

Fifth Grade Ready Gen Lesson 5-- Smart Notebook lesson. Includes most components of the Ready Gen lesson. Some modifications made to have more of a focus on the reading objective for the lesson (character motivation). These slides include both the reading and writing components of the lesson.

Fifth Grade Ready Gen Lesson 1 Smart Notebook lesson. Includes most components of the Ready Gen lesson--adapted lesson a bit to have more a focus on reading objective for the lesson of compare and contrast characters. These slides include both the reading and writing components of the lesson. Very easy to follow.

Fifth Grade Ready Gen Lesson 8-- Smart Notebook lesson. Includes most components of the Ready Gen lesson. Some modifications made to have more of a focus on the reading objective for the lesson (analyze character dialogue). These slides include both the reading and writing components of the lesson and are a fun way to work through the lesson using smart notebook. Hope you enjoy. Keep a look out for the remaining lessons in Grade 5 for Ready Gen. Will post them as they are developed.

Fifth Grade Ready Gen Lesson 1 Module B-- Smart Notebook lesson. Includes most components of the Ready Gen reading lesson. Some modifications made to have more of a focus on the reading objective for the lesson (analyze historical context and impact on character). I also incorporated events from Chapter 2 into this lesson to help further develop reading objective. These slides include the reading component of the lesson and are a fun and interactive way to work through the lesson using smart not

This is a toolkit of reading strategies you can give to your students to assist them with their independent reading. use it to set goals for reading tricky words, reading with fluency, or comprehension. It has different strategies with visuals for students to refer to when they feel they need help as they read. Even give to parents so they know how to help their child with reading at home.

The following is a model/mentor opinion/argument essay I wrote for my students to immerse themselves in and develop an understanding of what opinion/argument writing looks like. At the start of the unit you can use it to immerse your students in and analyze it together following an inquiry approach. Looking at the qualities and elements included in the model/mentor essay will allow students to develop a better understanding of this kind of writing. After analysis of the model essay you can devel

Fifth Grade Ready Gen Lesson 7-- Smart Notebook lesson. Includes most components of the Ready Gen lesson. Some modifications made to have more of a focus on the reading objective for the lesson (author's style). These slides include both the reading and writing components of the lesson and are a fun and interactive way to work through the lesson using smart notebook. Hope you enjoy. Keep a look out for the remaining lessons in Grade 5 for Ready Gen. Will post them as they are developed.

Fifth Grade Ready Gen Lesson 4-- Smart Notebook lesson. Includes most components of the Ready Gen lesson. Some modifications made to have more of a focus on the reading objective for the lesson (analyzing conflicts in narrative). These slides include both the reading and writing components of the lesson.

Unit 2 Module A Fifth Grade Ready Gen READING Lesson 2-- Smart Notebook lesson. Includes MOST components of the Ready Gen READING lesson. The writing focus in the teacher's guide was almost similar to the reading focus so I incorporated the two into 1 main focus for the lesson. The final task involves writing about the reading. Fun and interactive way to work through the lesson using smart notebook.

Fifth Grade Ready Gen Lesson 3-- Smart Notebook lesson. Includes some components of the Ready Gen lesson--adapted the lesson to have more of a focus on the reading objective for the lesson to examine point of view and its effects on the story. These slides include both the reading and writing components of the lesson.

Unit 2 Module A Fifth Grade Ready Gen READING Lesson 1-- Smart Notebook lesson. Includes most components of the Ready Gen READING lesson with some modifications. The writing part of the lesson in the teacher's guide was very similar to the reading objective so I combines the two to have 1 main focus. Fun and interactive way to work through the lesson using smart notebook.

Student reading log for home and school use. Includes section to record title of book, level, time spent reading, and pages read. Even has a page where students can reflect on their reading using guiding questions. Great to have students see how their reading is going and to set goals from.

Differentiate your reading log for lower level students reading A-I books or use for primary students. Use this as a weekly log for students to record the books they read both at home and in school.

For open school night or back to school parent meeting, use this cute poem to welcome parents into your class community and show them how much they are appreciated and just how important they are to their child's education. The file contains 10 poems on a page---You can either print on card stock, regular paper or use AVERY 5163 labels. You can attach it to an apple for the extra special touch! ---author of the poem is unknown