Ms Lapointe

This project has student read a short passage on the History of Tie Dye and answer a few simple comprehension questions. Next they are asked to go to a website and write down the steps to tie dye and materials needed. In their own words. Students then are asked to find 5 tips to tie dyeing online and write them down. Next students write down how to create a spiral design, and draw a picture. They are given a website to go to, to find another design to write the steps for. Finally students ar

This tool has two set-ups. The first is an assessment set-up. It gives the students a writing prompt, two sources, a planning page, and lined pages to write their response. The second option for using this resource is to teach the students how to write a 5 paragraph opinion essay. Each paragraph is broken down and tells the student to include certain parts. It gives them specific directions on how to write their essay. It also provides a page for brainstorming and allowing the student to choose

This passage is about Eric Weihenmayer's determination to challenge himself after losing his eye sight. This is a passage and 9 comprehension questions spanning most of the reading standards. Questions include: right there questions, context clues, chronological order, cause and effect, finding text evidence, main idea, (character) traits. Some are multiple choice, fill in the blank, multi select, order. Please take a look at the preview for questions.

This is comprehension questions for chapters 1-4. Some chapters have accompanying additional texts such as the Overseas Highway. And accompanying activities like a limeade recipe.

Verb Scavenger Hunt. Print 18 cards and put them around the room. Students get an answer sheet. They must find all the cards and identify the verb or verbs in the sentence and write it on the correct numbered line.

This is a simple sheet to collect important information about your students for the beginning of the year. Several themes to chose from. Questions include, name, DOB, nickname, address, parent 1 and parent 2 contact, who lives at home, preferred method of contact, allergies/medical conditions, do you have a place at home for homework, anything the teacher should know.

This product with a passage on the Key West Extension and 15 comprehension questions to go with it. Great for working with the book Kidnapped in Key West. This document is in Word so you can edit, delete or change any questions you need to fit your class needs.

A writing prompt about whether we should live on the moon. Two texts, one for and one against. Best for 4th and 5th grade.

This is two different stories of Cinderella, a Korean and Chinese version. Students will need to read each story then compare and contrast themes and plot using FSA style questions.

A complete lesson with all the resources. A lesson plan with teacher talk is included. Two passages are given for each assignment. Four passages all together with questions included. Includes, ARK, Gradual Release, ISS/Exit ticket.

This lesson is for the standard RL.4.6 (Common Core) but is tailored to the Florida State Standards. Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text. Gives a full lesson using the gradual release method and includes teacher talk for new teachers. All needed materials are available except the excerpt from Charlotte's Web to avoid copy right issues, howeve

Numbered cards that you put up around the room. On each card students must identify the possessive or who has ownership and of what. They answer each card on the corresponding number on the answer sheet. Examples for student given on answer sheet.

A comprehension passage on the overseas highway, with a paragraph specifically about the 7 mile bridge. Accompanied with 12 comprehension questions, several include context clues, summarizing and main idea. Others are simple comprehension questions.

These signs are perfect for adding to a bulletin board. Walls that teach are important! Print on colored paper for added flare or add a border! Each poster fits on a printer size sheet. Don't be fooled by the preview!!! Posters included: 1. 5 types of context clues 2. Keep calm and use context clues 3. Using words you know 4. What are context clues and what to look for

This tool has two set-ups. The first is an assessment set-up. It gives the students a writing prompt, 4 sources, a planning page, and lined pages to write their response. The second option for using this resource is to teach the students how to write a 5 paragraph opinion essay. Each paragraph is broken down and tells the student to include certain parts. It gives them specific directions on how to write their essay. It also provides a page for brainstorming and allowing the student to choose a

These are two games for helping students practice multiplication while interacting with others. The file offers the printable cards with numbers from 0 to 12. There are stars on each card to represent the number in a picture as well. Multiplication war is students battling against each other to answer first. Race to the Top is trying complete a mountain before your opponent does by using your multiplication facts.

Two passages that have students practice identifying similes and metaphors in a text, and deciding their meaning.

A brief history of Battle of Okeechobee and comprehension questions.

It is multiplication facts 0 to 12 in order for practice

This group includes test taking strategies for students in writing. STAR (general test taking reminders) Evidence sentence stems ACE (answering essay/open ended questions) **Bonus GROUPS (rules for group work) There is one poster that is 8 by 11 in. for each acronym. All but the "groups" posters have 6 mini posters to a page so you can print and hand them to students. Students can leave them on their desk during the test or glue them into an interactive notebook.