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***NOW DIGITAL FOR ONLINE LEARNING!!!*** **TPT Favorite** This Detective Report is a FUN and engaging way to hit all of the major Common Core Standards at once! *GREAT way to introduce persuasive writing and research papers! *Fits with any text *Can be used in any subject area *Graphic Organizers can be re-used throughout the year Perfect For: Comparing Texts Citing Textual Evidence Identifying Bias Determining Main Idea Drawing Inferences Identifying Point of View Summarizing Analyzing Credib

GOOGLE DOCS COMPATIBLE JFK Inaugural Address: Close Read & Analysis *Informational Text* *Common Core Aligned *INCLUDES BACKGROUND TO SPEECH / DOCUMENT ANALYSIS *Includes reading comprehension and analysis questions *Can be used in ELA or Social Studies classrooms *Includes PDF & GOOGLE DOC Versions I show my classes the actual speech (link below) for fluency and differentiated learners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEC1C4p0k3E ***Great lesson for a teacher observation!

This is a great unit to help you get started with your literary circles! There are really fantastic resources for literary circles if you search the web, but they were a little overwhelming for me (and my students) not to mention that I'm not made of paper! This is a 16 page Common Core aligned/ paper-saver friendly/ I actually understand the directions unit. Lit. Circles can be tricky and can chaotic if you aren't organized. I would recommend that each of your groups have a folder to keep you

*Updated* 60 Common Core Aligned Task Cards!! Task Card Topics Include: Inferences, journal prompts, proofreading, plurals and possessives, common and proper nouns, writing for purpose, transition words, descriptive words, context clues, text analysis, and close reading! Ready-to-print! Perfect to laminate and use year after year! Can be used as Warm Up or Closure Activity **Blank iPhone Templates courtesy of Señora Holeman! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Blank-iPhone-Textin

This Includes: *Writer's Reference Guide *5 Quick Write Essays **5 Full Length Essays -2 Narrative Essays -1 Descriptive Essay -1 Response to Literature Essay -1 Newspaper Article -1 Five-Paragraph Persuasive Essay -1 Five Paragraph Research Paper Each essay includes: Instructions Topics Common Core Aligned Focus Skill Brainstorming Page Rough Draft Page (with a sentence-by-sentence outline) Peer Editing Form Final Draft Page Newspaper Template

When it comes to standardized testing, I find that most of my students knew the material, but just didn't understand the question itself. One thing that really worked to increase test scores with my students is to teach them the "test terms" they will be asked on their standardized tests. This is great test prep tool on the most frequently used (and confused) terms in standardized tests from grades 6-12. This includes: 28 Task Cards 28 Flash Cards *Task Cards can be used with any text

Ready-to-Print Thanksgiving Thankful For YOU Cards! Have students write a thank you card to their favorite teacher Before Thanksgiving break, put all the cards in their mailboxes  Perfect activity for the half-day before Thanksgiving! *Make sure you print double-sided to save paper!

*Menu activity is differentiated (perfect for IEPs and higher learners) *Common Core Aligned *Activity generally takes up the short week before Thanksgiving break! *This can be used as an in-class activity or a take-home project!

Includes: *47 Practice Questions Based On Key Terms From Assessment Anchor Maps & Glossary Questions For High School ELA State Standardized Testing * Matching/Multiple Choice * Great Simple Review for Students

**Common Core Aligned** Imagine this…you are running for President and you only have 3 days left before the election to win this extremely close race. What strategy would you use to win the majority of Electoral Votes? Includes: *Two maps with analysis questions *Agenda planner for 3 days of campaigning *Reflection prompts *Democratic and Republican Scenarios Great for Teacher Observations!

Includes: *5 Vocabulary Units (10 words in each unit) *Each Unit Test has a section for Context Clues (perfect for Common Core Curriculum) *Variety of Common Core, SAT, and Standardized Testing vocabulary words used in every unit Each Unit Includes: *2 Student Practice Worksheets (antonyms and sentences) *1 Unit Test *1 Unit Test Answer Key *1 Ready-to-print vocabulary word wall

This is a great peer edit checklist to use for high school research papers! -This takes peer editing beyond grammar -Focus is on thesis and clarity

Really great resource for students have trouble getting started with their writing! *I give all my IEP students a copy of this at the beginning of the year and tape it into their notebooks!

I hang these above three folder pockets I post on the wall. Instead of giving students an exit ticket (let's be honest, they either end up on the floor, scattered across my desk, or in the trash anyway) I have students write their name on an index card or slip of paper and put it in a folder on their way out. This made my life easier because... *I no longer have to make a closure activity for each lesson *It's MUCH faster and easier to get a glimpse of which students need extra support and wh

*8 Ready-to-Print Common Core Aligned Task Cards *Fits with any text *Creative way to have students analyze and reflect on what they have read!

Monthly Art Print! I usually hang mine on the door above the school's calendar events for the month. You could also post in on a bulletin board for January birthdays! Feel free to also use this for your TPT store. I just ask that you include a link back to my page somewhere in your description. :-) Enjoy!

This is a great peer edit checklist to use for high school research papers! -This takes peer editing beyond grammar -Focus is on thesis and clarity

This balanced literacy poster is a must-have in your classroom. Principals look for it during observations AND it sets clear procedures and expectations for your students. -Grades 1-12 -Project on your screen -Print as a poster

FREE Informational Text Summary Graphic Organizer Perfect to pair with news articles Can be used with any text Common Core Aligned

Includes: 9 ready-to-print punctuation mark posters! I have these posted above my chalkboard, but they can also be used for a bulletin board!