Teach your students how to actively read by using this research based close reading strategy.
Use the bookmarks to give to students before reading so they can refer to them while they read.
Use the leveled book reports for Fiction and Non-Fiction books to enforce active reading, story elements, and author's purpose.
2nd - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
This is a slip you would give to your students each time they have missing assignments. The students has to complete the slip by filling in the reason why he/she did not hand in homework. There are also fields for the student and a parent to sign. This slip comes in very helpful when keeping track of students who often don't hand in their homework and to keep parents informed. The idea is to encourage parents to speak to their children about homework and to motivate students.
This is a homework pass that you may give to students as a reward. Each sheet includes four passes that you may cut after printing. The verbiage on the passes states that the pass is good for one homework assignment and that the student must check with the teacher before using it. There is space to add the date and assignment name.
This activity is perfect for independent word studies, word work, and other activities. The Frayer model can be used with vocabulary across the curriculum, including math, science, and social studies.
These are four printables of the different modes of writing (Narrative, Persuasive, Expository). This PDF file includes four different pictures:
-Title: Modes of Writing
-Narrative writing (brief explanation)
-Persuasive writing (brief explanation)
-Expository (brief explanation)
These can be used to hang on bulletin boards or your classroom wall. I like to use them for both. I hang all four up on the wall to remind students what each mode of writing is, and use them on the bulletin board where
2nd - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository
The Student Responsibility Plan allows students to take ownership of their actions and devise a plan to improve behavior. There are four forms per sheet. I highly encourage printing these on colored paper. I usually have a stack printed and cut in one of my classroom trays. I warn students once of their behavior. If they continue, students know that they will be told to complete a Student Responsibility Plan. In addition, the form includes a section for both students and parents to sign. This ke