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This graphic organizer can be used for writing persuasive opinion essays or any essay/paragraph in which the author defends a claim using text evidence. It is especially useful for elaborating and expanding on ideas, including details, and citing text evidence. I find this organizer especially helpful with my reluctant writers. It really helps them to make a plan in a visual manner, so that when they begin writing, they have notes to pull from and it feels less overwhelming. It adds structure t

This set of 16 challenging multistep multiplication cards require students to multiply and/or add and subtract to find their answer. Most problems deal with single digit multiplication, or can be accessed using repeated addition for pre-multiplication learners. These problems help students familiarize with the process of solving multiple step (multi-step) math problems, like those seen on state tests and in the common core. 1) Identify what the problem is asking, as well as what information is

This is a fun, easy-prep game for practicing closed syllable blends. It aligns nicely with Wilson Step 2 and Fundations Level 1, Unit 8. Many options for play! Kid-tested & approved! I love to supplement the skills that I teach to my Wilson students so that they're continually challenged, practicing for fluency, and having fun! They LOVE playing games and they love sharks!! Targeted Skills: Reading Closed Syllables with initial and final blends Short Vowels, Vowel Discrimination, Suffix -s (pl

Personal Narrative or Stories unit This is a chart or poster to hang up in your classroom during this genre unit. It will remind kids what is expected to be included in a personal story. You could also print this and put it in your kids' writing folders.

A fun way to practice multiplication facts! This set includes facts (times tables) from 0 through 10. It also includes instructions, an optional recording sheet and a full multiplication table to check answers when working independently. Just print on thick cardstock, cut & laminate for durability. Play is similar to standard game we all loved as kids! My students beg to play this game and don't even realize they're practicing their fact fluency!

For personal stories, narratives, realistic fiction, etc.

Slide this page in a sheet protector or laminate so that students can visualize the movement when time passes or changes. You can also use two color dry erase markers and draw the time on one clock for a more concrete representation.

One page worksheet with sentences that need to be fixed using capitalization rules and ending punctuation

Graphic organizer for nonfiction, informational, informative writing. Topic, subheadings, details