Knowledge is Power

These cards are a handy tool for analyzing poetry. They can be used whole group, small group or students can use them for independent work. It is a quick resource that asks the critical thinking questions for you, so that you don't have to reinvent the wheel. The questions can be used with any poem, and they invite students to think critically.

The OREO writing technique is a great tool for teaching persuasive writing. Use this resource as an anchor chart or for Interactive Notebooks.

Are you spending too much time trying to find ways to grade all the wonderful activities you do in class such as Interactive Notebooks, Journals and Exit Tickets? Save yourself some time with my rubrics. I have included two basic rubrics that allow you to assess students’ work quickly and fairly. This set includes two rubrics with multiple rubrics to a page (2 or 4). Please give me feedback regarding this product, good or bad. I really want to help teachers by making time-saving resources tha

It's important for students to read everyday. As teachers we often struggle with finding meaningful activities for students to complete after reading independently. This activity gives students a menu of activities that they can use daily in class or at home for homework.