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Lesson planning while implementing Backward Design (also called Understanding by Design or UbD) couldn't get any easier! Does your school use the Gradual Release of Responsibility model? Never fear, this lesson plan includes these steps too! Use whichever pages work best for your personal planning style... * Effortless PDF template to print, fill in, and place in binders! * Works with short and long-term lesson plans! * Simple black & white background will cause your colored pens to POP agai

All five staves included to supplement the reading of "A Christmas Carol" the original work by Charles Dickens. Can also be used with textbook adaptations, play scripts, or movie versions. Were modified to be printed on half-page sheets to save ink and paper...cost-effective! * Coordinates perfectly with the original work by Charles Dickens! * Can be used for review, note taking, as discussion questions, a study guide, extra credit, exam, or differentiation! * Compliments vocabulary concepts!

Need a quick formative assessment to match CCS? Then dive deeper into Face & Opinion topics by looking specifically at author's claim, their support, and concluding call to action... * Non-fiction article about healthy school lunches! * Persuasive writing with the author's point of view (argument)! * Students read critically to reveal the claim of the author! * Students will choose, support, and justify an opinion by stating facts or evidence from the reading! * Decipher and prove the article’

Genre and Subgenre Identification - Bookmarks & Table MsTottensClassroom Hannah Totten I did not create these images, I merely modified them to fit the needs of my classroom which is why I want others to have the freedom of their usefulness as well! Description: * Page 2 contains an image I altered to be used as bookmarks for students to use inside and outside the classroom! * This is a quick and easy resource for students! * Page 3 holds a neatly enhanced genre identification table! * The t

These pages will assist with any genre introduction lesson, data gathering, review, worksheet, handout, homework, quiz, test, or exam... * Students will apply their knowledge of genre and subgenre to identify the categories for each book description! * Reading, writing, and providing evidence are keys to success! * This activity can easily be used as a quiz or exam, whole class review, group work, to uncover misconceptions, or as independent practice! * Instructions are on page 3, page 4-7 prov

Introducing poetry units can become difficult when students have only ever been exposed to Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein. Good News! This unit can assist you though the use of great mentor examples, discussion prompts, and FUN... * These pages include examples of concrete poems, alliteration, and onomatopoeia by using imagery and sensory words! * There are two informal mini-lessons with a final, concluding worksheet. * CCS compatible! * Questions have been included for furthering discussion!

It's not always easy for students and parents to provide all of the necessary and essential information at the beginning of the school year! This assignment makes gathering data simple and painless for the teacher in any classroom setting... * This pretend Facebook page provides teachers with information they need, while entertaining students! * Fun project to complete during the first week of school! * Can be used as an ice breaker, get to know you, or scavenger hunt activity! * Not subject-s

This is a print-and-go activity for introducing or reviewing the concept of making inferences! Games are integrated into the lesson plan for FUN learning along with group exercises and simple discussion questions for deeper thinking... * 18 Riddles to practice making inferences! Read each phrase one at a time and allow students to shout out guesses they may have. Keep reading until they guess correctly! * 2 Inference games also addressing stereotypes and generalities! * 3 deceiving photo infere

Middle school students need to uncover a LOVE for reading! One way for students to discover a passion for literature is to ensure comprehension. Silent Sustained Reading (SSR) and DEAR programs help this along, but true comprehension comes from students self-monitoring their own progress! Here is an easy way for students to have CHOICE with not only their book selections, but also with the ways they choose to track their learning. * Easy to copy and paste into Reader’s Notebooks! * Perfec

These visual aides are PERFECT additions to any classroom! They can easily become references for poetry introduction, vocabulary concepts, and the understanding of figurative language... * These printer-friendly posters can be hung all year long, or merely during your poetry unit! * 9 key terms are included! * Each poster includes the word, its definition, a common example, and a visual image! * Color & Black and White poster options! * Figurative Language Terms: Alliteration, Cliché, Hyperbol

Students of any age will enjoy these easy-to-use organizers! Whether researching or writing a narrative, these simple guides are a quick way to ensure student productivity. * What’s Included: 1) Research template for investigation and gathering information. This could also be used to take class notes or create a mind map! 2) Essay outline for a rough draft or writing practice. Template will additionally assist students lacking organization and formatting skills! Great for scaffolding!

The story of "Black Beauty" will come to life through this simple activity! Classrooms will become actively engaged with learning as students discover and learn about the development of character traits... (Color + Black & White templates NOW included!) * Students will analyze the story of Black Beauty as they examine a character of their choice and complete the character trait chart! * Artistic learners can showcase their talents as well! * Optional: Included is an additional written respon

Use these printables to display colorful language! Students will enjoy analyzing these words of wisdom... * Inspiring and thought-provoking quotes from noteworthy, historical figures! * Available in both full color and black & white! Easy to print and display! * 12 quotes can be used once a week for 4 months or once a month for 12 months! * Great writing prompts for middle school and high school students! * Students will need to provide evidence and support for their opinions as well as using

Want your students to use multiple levels of thinking through the stages of Bloom's Taxonomy? Here is your answer! * Revised for student-friendly language! * Science inquiry themed! * Verb classifications! * Great for class discussions! * Students will understand their learning! * Available in both color & black and white! * Fun graphic can be used as a handout or classroom poster! * Coordinate levels of learning by adding your own rubric or project checklist! ***Please contact me with any fu

Ready for your students to complete a research or expository essay? Never fear, here are all of the essential materials! Edit and adapt these templates to fit the needs of your students. * Plan guide, note outline, rough draft template, and grading rubric included! * Perfect for research & expository essays! * Pace students through the entire writing process! * Students create authentic work from the Single-Point Rubric! * Black & white templates with color versions also included! * Tec

What does it mean to be a good reader? A good writer? A good digital citizen? These visual posters explain each topic to students of any age. * Famous faces depict strategies for success in every classroom! * Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Uhura (from Star Trek) visually explain the processes involved with being a good reader, a good writer, and a good digital citizen! * Three posters: Good Readers, Good Writers, and Good Digital Citizens * Additional posters included to print off and dec

Connect with your students using weekly videos found online and this FREE "Monday Wow!" document template! Simply watch, write, and discuss! Perfect for any classroom at any age... * Students view motivational videos every Monday and then journal to reflect upon their learning experiences! * Connects directly with character building! * Can be used as a mini-lesson, bell-ringer, or homeroom activity! * A great student discussion tool! * Easy to use! Students create positive writing habit