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This unit provides lesson plans for teaching the elements of a short story using Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes as a model. Several graphic organizers are included as well. Topics covered: setting, characters, conflict, rising and falling action, climax, resolution, and theme.

This autobiography project includes 25 different chapter ideas that will help students write their life story so far! You can easily modify this project for different grade levels by deciding (or allowing students to decide for themselves) which chapters to write about. Even reluctant writers enjoy doing this project and parents absolutely LOVE having this for a keepsake!

Students create a travel brochure for an ancient civilization encouraging others to visit! Project includes a list of what to include in the brochure (maps, graphics, art, sites to see, food, language, recreation, etc.) Students will apply what they have learned in class as well as research more information on the internet. The common core learning standards address the need for more non-fiction reading and writing in social studies. This project is excellent for this and students enjoy the

This product includes basic notes on the excretory system along with a 10 question test (or homework assignment) with an answer key.

Keep track of homework, forms, permission slips, etc. on these easy to use record keeping charts! Includes a chart for math, ELA, science, social studies and a blank one. Easily lets you see who owes you what assignment at a glance!

This is an outline on how to prepare a cell model project. Includes a list of all the parts of both plant and animal cells that need to be labeled along with suggestions for materials to get students started.

Students read a short passage and then draw conclusions based on what they read and their prior knowledge. Students must also support their inferences citing evidence from the text. Students are then given a list of 15 statements and must determine whether they are inferences or facts. Answer key included.

Sixth grade test on the digestive system. Also includes study guide notes and an answer key.

For this project, students choose an animal of high interest to them and research the following topics: physical appearance, habitat, diet, structural adaptations, reproduction and communication. It also includes a bibliography with samples using the proper format. I have included a rubric for easy grading as well. This report easily adapts for different grade levels and differentiated instruction. You can use this for a feature article as well!

Students use the internet to research and identify ten different relationships between species of organisms. Content area covered includes parasitism, commensalism, and mutualism. They must also describe how the relationship between the organisms works.

Students consider what humans will look like in a million years and draw a picture based on their knowledge of evolution.

Science Fair project including dozens of topic ideas and a parent invitation.

To understand the concept of protective coloration (camouflage), and adaptations, students color and hide butterflies in the classroom then "Predators" try to find and eat them!

This product includes two quizzes and answer keys for chapter 2 of the sixth grade GO MATH series.

This activity is always a big hit! Students create their own animal cell cookies using different types of candy. Included is a list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

Students create their own poetry book which includes several different types of poems (haiku, concrete, rhyming) and the use of figurative language (similes, metaphors, imagery, rhyme, alliteration, onomatopoeia). Grading rubric included.

The beginning of the school year is the time to start preparing for a very special gift for your future graduates! This 10 page document explains how to do it! It's simple: Just save some pictures of your students, some artwork and writing projects (samples included). Save them and return them to your students once they graduate. I teach sixth grade and send them to my students when they graduate high school. You could also give them to your students at the end of the school year. Student

A short test on the respiratory system for grades 5 or 6. It can also be used as a homework assignment.

Brainteasers to keep you and your students mentally challenged and on your toes! Great way to break up a long day. Also good for extra credit. Sample: 26 = L of the A (26 = Letters of the Alphabet)

A quick 10 question quiz or homework assignment on using dialogue and punctuation correctly in a sentence. Answer key included.