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Teach or review the Hail Mary prayerStudents color each strip, cut them out, and then sort and glue them in the correct order

Use these notes to introduce the structure of informational text Includes clue words to look for when determining structure Use itas a poster or digital resource throughout the year!

This is a great note sheet to introduce or review author's purpose! I like to add it to my Google classroom page so students can refer back to it throughout the year.

This carefully curated resource is designed to spark creativity and encourage a love for writing in your classroom. Here's what makes these writing prompts truly exceptional: Versatile Usage: These writing prompts can seamlessly integrate into your teaching routine. Whether you prefer to use them daily, offer choices to students, or select prompts based on specific needs, this resource provides the flexibility to fit your teaching style and adapt to your classroom's unique dynamics.Engaging Pres

Includes comprehension and response questions to target Common Core Standards for reading Informational Text. Questions include: Author's PurposeMain IdeaStructureVocabularyStudent ResponseEasy to use and adapt! GREAT for use with Article of the Week GREAT for a quick sub plan GREAT for easy prep after a break

This product includes five unique coloring pages with Langston Hughes quotes. I use this in my classroom to wrap up our Langston Hughes mini unit. Optional extension would be for students to write a one paragraph reflection on the back about what the quote means to them and why it resonates. Great as a classroom display as well!

This is a pdf that is meant to be used as a slideshow. In my class, we stop every two stanzas when reading "The Raven," and jot down a summary of what happened in those two stanzas. We use this as both a comprehension guide and an annotation guide. Happy spooky reading!

Simple but cute posters about wearing a mask and social distancing with a warm and friendly feeling. These posters put a positive spin on the importance of wearing a mask and social distancing. Thirteen unique options to choose from, or print them all!

Ideal for virtual learning and fully customizable! A digital OR print writer's notebook with 36 engaging prompts on a variety of topics. Includes a customizable student cover page with fun stickers, slides about expectations, a rubric, and an example response. This is a writer's notebook that is designed to be used digitally using Google Slides, but is formatted in size 8.5x11 so that it can be printed and used in print as well. I will be using this with my students weekly for Writer Wednesdays,

This is a simple mini-lesson about how to write a strong paragraph. It is great for a review or reinforcement. I am planning to use this in the first weeks of school with my 7th and 8th graders before they do any writing. There is a mentor paragraph included that is used to demonstrate elements of a strong paragraph on each slide.

I use this produce for my students when we conduct formal graded discussions on a text. It helps them to take responsibility for their participation in the discussion and reflect on what grade they think they deserve.

This graphic organizer can be used with any TEDTalk! It is a great way for students to practice listening skills, nonfiction text, and deducing the main idea. ** Updated to print on 8.5x11 **

This product is a great way for students to break down new vocabulary words. I use this graphic organizer each week with my students, and I photocopy it double sided so that students choose 8 words each week to break down. Can be used for science, social studies, and foreign language classes as well!

Project Overview: Students create a city that would be their version of a Utopia Requirements: -5 paragraph persuasive essay persuading someone to move to your city -Visual representation of your city (map, shoebox, 3D model, etc.) -Pamphlet that you would give to a new resident Product Contains: -Handout with project guidelines -checklist -rubric

The Oops! Pass system has saved my teaching life! How I use this project: **1 Oops! pass = 1 extra day to complete homework without penalty. I give each student three passes per term, but do what works for your classroom. **If a student looses their pass, they do not get a new one (promotes personal responsibility and organization) **If a student does not use one or more of the Oops! Passes by the end of the grading period, I let them exchange their passes for +5 on any homework or classwork ass

This is a useful handout for students who are learning to annotate. It provides sentence stems for them to respond to any type of text. I have my students keep this in their binders to refer to all year long!

Three Word Book Reviews are a great way to show off the awesome your my students have been doing and share what teachers have been reading as well. Students will like being able to share with their peers their favorite reads without having to write a whole review. Short, sweet, and promotes reading (for fun!)