K Maeda

This is a simple resource to use with students when drafting and revising OPINION writing. It promotes using a variety of sequence (transition) words to keep the writing flowing. These can also be used for students sharing their opinions aloud.

This resource was originally designed for English Language Development (ELD) instruction. There are 9 charts in this set. These charts have helped my students to use specific language to signify a language function, such as “Compare and Contrast” and “Opinion.” They promote students organizing their ideas and speaking in complete sentences. Each chart includes differentiated sentence frames, using more familiar, simpler language to more complex language. This allows students to develop an unders

This is a simple resource to use with students when drafting and revising narrative writing. It promotes using a variety of sequence (transition) words to keep the writing flowing. These can also be used for retelling stories that have been written and/or read.

This product includes a sheet for helpful math terminology, including numbers in word form. It also includes half sheet size anchor charts for students to reference when adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. The operational anchor charts show strategies students could use when solving problems, and a way to visualize word problems. Each sheet can be cut in half, and glued into students' math workbooks/journals.

UPDATED for to be able to be used each school year! These ELA reading data trackers were first created as a way to keep track of our reading assessment data. These graphs were included to be able to easily share with other teachers, students, and parents the reading data we were collecting, and using to drive our instruction. It is easy to see what reading level students are starting out in the beginning of the year (BOY), and progressing throughout the school year. The graphs are simple to pers

As our school has transitioned to Guided Reading, Daily 5, and using the CAFE strategies, it's always been a challenge to seek ways to keep students accountable while they are doing READ TO SELF. These exit tickets are a simple way to keep students on task and accountable for practicing specific CAFE strategies. It can be used whole class or within our small guided reading groups. The exit tickets remind students of the CAFE strategy, and why or how the strategy is important to become fluent re

These organizers are designed to guide students through the prewriting process for Narrative writing. Through the use of these organizers, students are able to organize their ideas well enough before developing a well-written narrative paragraph. With the various organizers included, they can be differentiated based on the type of narrative writing, as well as, to be able to meet student needs. In addition to using these as writing resources, they could also be used with reading, such identifyin

These resources include graphic organizers and a list of sequence/transitional words students could use in their writing. It also includes 1st grade through 5th grade standards that can be put up in proficiency centers and use as you teach. It's a great resource to reference to remind you of what Narrative Writing entails. Lastly, there is a student self-assessment tool and a teacher assessment tool. This helps students to reflect on their writing, and think of next steps for future writing. It'