Nat's Notes

This product can be used as an extension activity for students who are learning to write compound sentences. I suggest conducting a few lessons prior to using this activity. Students should understand when to use each conjunction, and should be able to demonstrate choosing conjunctions to create compound sentences before engaging in this writing activity. This activity is great to use as a comprehension check, and to allow students to demonstrate their creativity.

This is a short story packed with /l/ in the final position of words. Perfect for targeting articulation as well as asking and answering comprehension questions. This story comes with 7 comprehension questions.

This PDF contains 7 festive task cards. This activity can be used all month long or on Saint Patrick's day! Each card requires students to put their inferencing skills to use. These cards are packed with vocabulary. I would suggest pre-teaching the vocabulary before presenting the cards. Vocabulary words include: magical, prideful, floating, luscious, mischievous, mighty, and celebrate.

16 common expressions with pictures and meanings! Use for small group discussion or mini quizzes. They also work great as classroom posters! Common expressions included: Back to the drawing boardHang In thereIt's not rocket scienceCosts an arm and a legIt's raining cats and dogsIt's a piece of cakeKill two birds with one stoneBreak a legDon't cry over spilt milk.Don't let the cat out of the bagYou're on thin iceThe ball is in your courtHit the hayThat ship has sailedOnce in a blue moonRun like