Heather Weldon

Students are asked to complete a plot summary handout for the stories "Finding Lincoln" by Ann Malaspina and "The Other Side" by Jacqueline Woodson. Comprehension questions are included for after the reading, which ask students to identify the Point of View, Change in Perspective, Character Traits, and include Textual Evidence. Students are then asked to begin comparing and contrasting the story elements after choosing 3 categories from a list presented. These charts will allow students to trans

Two packets of similar material are attached. One packet is considered the "Just Right" level of material, where students are asked to problem solve through various 5th grade math objectives. The "Review" level is for students who are more successful with scaffolded material. This particular packet includes the same questions, but multi-step problems are broken down into sequential steps, visual aids are included, key words are highlighted, multiple choice provided, and an explanation checklist

This 8 x 11 flowchart helps guide students in solving word problems by better visualizing the information provided; students can also use the flowchart to help create bar models. Suggestions: Print it as a reference sheet for individual students and keep it on their desk, in folders, in math notebooks, in binders, and/or to take home to have as homework help.Print it in black & white to save colored inkPrint it on bright cardstock to make it pop!17 x 11" anchor chart also available.