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.

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