Level Up Language Arts

Are you currently teaching (or planning to teach) a unit on Greek Mythology and/or The Hero's Journey and looking for something fresh and fun to incorporate? This NO PREP bundle includes everything you need to introduce students to the story of Odysseus in a unique, exciting, EPIC way! [DISCLAIMER: I am in NO WAY affliated with the creator or cast members of "EPIC: The Musical." I'm just a huge fan and created this unit for my students because I thought they would love it as much as I do!]If yo

This mini-lesson has everything you need to teach verbals (participles, gerunds, and infinitives) to your middle school students! Includes:Slideshow (18 slides - definitions, examples, practice)Guided Notes Handout (directly corresponds to slideshow)Exit Ticket Google Form (9 questions)Digital Sorting Practice Activity (Google Slides)Students can take notes using the guided notes handout while you present the slideshow. Slideshow includes practice examples (I Do, We Do). Added memes keep things

A quick checklist for informal guided reading observations/assessments. Categories:Basic SkillsDecoding SkillsSelf-MonitoringWord KnowledgeFluencyComprehensionAlso includes more detailed checklists for:Fluency -- speed, accuracy, prosodyWord Study -- phonemic awareness, blending, chunkingComprehension -- vocabulary, retell/summary, detailsSpace for student name, book title/level, date, notes, and additional observations.

This easy-to-use checklist makes taking anecdotal notes during guided reading lessons a breeze! There's even space for additional observations and to track student progress and next steps! Features:Quick and easy checklist formatAlligned with Leveled Literacy Intervention (Fountas & Pinnell)Reading/Decoding Strategies (Eagle Eye, Lips The Fish, etc)Retell/Comprehension - within the textComprehension - about the textComprehension - beyond the text (connections, inferences, etc)Fluency/Accuracy

A two-day layout to help plan guided reading lessons. This particular template was created following the Jan Richardson Guided Reading model. It is ideal for planning lessons for emergent to early readers (Levels A-I). Includes suggested time frames for each lesson component. Day One PlanSight Word ReviewBook IntroductionRead W/ Prompting (Monitor for MSV)Discussion / Teaching PointsTeach New Sight WordSummary & ReviewText Was: Hard, Appropriate, EasyDay Two PlanReread Yesterday's Book / Inform

Looking for a fun way to "break the ice" with a new class? Or maybe you just need some new conversation-starters or open-ended writing prompts to use with your current students? Look no further! As a huge fan of the game 'Dungeons & Dragons', I always have a 20-sided die close at hand. If you don't have one, you can use 'Google Dice' to roll a random number (just type "roll the dice" in the Google search bar and click the die with the number 20)! (But...I definitely suggest you get some polyhe

These graphic organizers can help students outline their thoughts before embarking on a writing assignment. There are lots of options to choose from, covering a wide range of different writing types! Paragraph Writing (2 versions)Argumentative WritingExpository WritingLiterary AnalysisPersonal NarrativeShort StoryText-Dependent Analysis (2 versions)

This simple graphic organizer can be used with ANY story that fits the "Hero's Journey" structure, making it a versatile resource for any secondary English Language Arts classroom! Includes:Space to record events for each of the 12 stages of the Hero's Journey

When you're teaching phonemic awareness, elkonin boxes (or sound boxes) are an essential tool! This resource includes 4 different templates for blending up to five sounds in a word. 2 sound boxes3 sound boxes4 sound boxes5 sound boxesEach template has boxes for manipulatives (magnetic letters, tokens, etc) as well as phoneme dots and a blending line! These provide hands-on cues for students learning to separate and blend different sounds. Print on paper or cardstock and laminate to use for small

Losing track of what books students have borrowed from your classroom library? This simple sign-out sheet helps keep students accountable (and helps you keep your sanity)! Includes space for: student name, book title, check-out date, return date

A detailed list with TONS of question prompts for guided reading discussions and to check student reading comprehension! You could even use these prompts in your classroom during interactive read alouds! Or, keep them on hand for lesson planning when designing a focus for students when reading. Details:Variety of question promptsSorted by category: Summary/Retell, Genre, Story Elements, Text Connections, Author's Purpose, Opinion

Looking for some motivational decor for your classroom? How about some quotes from the world's most motivational character? I'm a huge fan of Ted Lasso and couldn't help but create some posters featuring some of my favorite motivational Lasso-isms! INCLUDES 6 QUOTES"Be curious, not judgemental.""Believe.""Doing the right thing is never the wrong thing.""You say 'impossible', but all I hear is: 'I'm possible.""Taking on a challenge is a bit like riding a horse...""Be a goldfish."Size: 8 1/2 x 1

Always jotting things down on sticky notes and feeling overwhelmed by the way they're taking over your desk space? I was, too! So I made this template to help me manage some of the chaos! Print on paper or cardstock and laminate for a reusable template to create a home for all those loose sticky notes! I like to keep mine on a clipboard hanging behind my desk so it's always close at hand and easy to grab and take with me if I'm circulating around the room or headed to a meeting. Includes THREE