Lucy Blake

Figurative Language Test (2 versions): - Focuses on Simile, Metaphor, Idiom, Hyperbole, Onomatopoeia, Alliteration, and Personification. - 29 Questions - Version 1 is the regular test and version 2 is adapted for inclusion students.

I teach 7th and 8th grade Math and Reading and specifically work with the inclusion students. One of my most time consuming tasks is communicating with all my students’ teachers on how they are doing in each class, specifically if they are turning in assignments and doing well on them. I created 2 forms to work with a range of comfort levels in both teachers and students. The first 4 pages are divided up by subject, with a column to list all of my students. I use this in an electronic form, on

Grade Level: 5th–8th Grade Math Focus: Data Collection, Measurement, Mean, Median, and Range Overview: Acorn Averages is an engaging, hands-on fall math activity that takes learning outdoors. Students collect at least five acorns, measure each in centimeters, and record their data. They then calculate the mean, median, and range of their measurements. This real-world application of data analysis encourages critical thinking, accuracy in measurement, and a connection between math and nature. L

Updated! This was designed as a 6th grade poetry test. The following is included: 1. Poetry Pretest 2. Poetry Study Guide 3. Test Version A (Challenge) 4. Test Version B (Adapted) 5. Test Version A/B (General) 6. "Reviewing My Results" with 6th grade common core standards listed.

This SmartBoard presentation will assist in teaching students who need more support with understanding how to add and subtract positive and negative numbers. Some students are able to memorize the rules or use a number line to assist them. Others need a visual that they can manipulate. This provides a manipulative and also gives students an opportunity to visualize why a negative that is being subtracted, is actually the same as adding a positive. I used this as an intervention to re-teach

6th Grade Math Assessments – Common Core AlignedThis resource includes printable assessments for every 6th grade Common Core math standard, thoughtfully grouped by domain and presented with a clean, kid-friendly design. Each section begins with a colorful divider and includes "I can" statements for student clarity. A printable coordinate plane and a bright cover page make this simle set perfect for portfolios, test prep, or progress monitoring. What’s Included: Assessments for all 6.RP, 6.NS,

Class Seating Chart: When I changed my student’s seats it used to always be a couple minutes of chaos and confusion while everyone shouted out their questions of “where did you tell me to go?”, “He’s in my seat!”, “I thought you said this was where I was sitting!”, etc…This was especially the case if I had also rearranged the furniture. I was wasting valuable instruction time directing them to their new seats and dreaded every time I switched seats. With this SMART document, I no longer have t

This "Daily Learning Targets" SMART Board presentation can be used for all subjects as a way for teachers to post their learning goals for each class. Teachers decide on their learning targets from the common core and post for the students to see in the form of "I can" statements. The student’s can then copy the "I can" statements and mark next to each one either "bulls-eye" (they think they understand the concept) or "not quite" (they are unsure about understanding the concept). At the end of t

A daily practice sheet to use with any spelling list. I use this with my children in our homeschool classroom. It has a different, simple activity for each day of the week. They use this to independently practice their spelling words. Monday - Copy Words and identify difficult words Tuesday - Vocabulary Practice Wednesday - Put each word in a sentence Thursday - ABC Order Friday - Practice spelling words aloud and write any that are difficult Has space for up to 15 words

This "Daily Learning Targets" sheet can be used for all subjects as a way for students to track their own progress with their learning goals. Teachers decide on their learning targets from the common core and post for the students to see. The student’s then copy the "I can" statements onto their sheets and at the end of the day or the week, the teacher can collect to check for students self-assessed understanding of each target. Helps: -Keep teachers focused on the learning goals they are tryin

Spelling Test Answer Sheet - 20 Words