Mr Murphy

Exciting, real world applications of mathematical concepts are always fun and engaging in the classroom. This Deal or No Deal game comes with a graphic organizer (PDF; see preview) to urge students to calculate probability and understand the corresponding value of bank offers. The file is entirely automated. There is a text banner that tells the user what to do next in the game. When given new Bank Offers, students calculate probabilities and decide if the deal is worth taking. Note: This is

Imagery - the five senses - more than just "seeing it" a powerpoint & idea organizer The biggest hurdle I find students have when understanding imagery is that they think it anything that they can "see in their mind" is imagery. Not so! Our students have healthy imaginations and can "see in their mind" actions and dialog and all sorts of things that aren't imagery at all! I created this powerpoint presentation (and accompanying idea organizer for note-taking and practice) to combat this common

I spent a lot of time creating this visually appealing and comprehensive Story Map graphic organizer, all fit on to a single 8.5"x11" piece of paper. You may use it for FREE by downloading the preview. The document and the preview are the EXACT SAME. I offer it for $0.99 to those that want to throw a donation my way for the work I put into it. Such a donation is entirely optional, but thank you so much if you choose to do so! Enjoy!

I spent a lot of time creating this visually appealing and comprehensive Story Map graphic organizer, all fit on to a single 8.5"x11" piece of paper. Enjoy! ------------------------------------- ] If you appreciate this or other ] free offerings from me, please ] consider a donation. ] Any amount is greatly appreciated! -------------------------------------

Learning vocabulary can be tedious. Give students a manipulative to further engage with learned vocabulary! This Word Bank Puzzle randomly places 24 vocabulary words OF YOUR CHOICE into a tile puzzle. Students line words with definitions to make a complete 3x4 puzzle. The process is challenging, engaging, and fun! The process for CREATING these Word Bank Puzzles, however, is anything but challenging. It is quick and easy! This EXCEL spreadsheet does all the hard work for you! Please see the prev

The motivation to study grammar can be elusive. Engage and motivate students to study grammar by explaining why it's important in a fun and interesting way. If you really like my free resources and want to pay me back, just buy one of my for-sale resources. Enjoy!