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Students can use this Story Web to plan a story of their own or record information about a story they read. Story elements such as title, setting, characters, time, beginning, middle, and end are included on the web.

This is a third grade science test on the Solar System. The first part includes 12 fill in the blank questions that cover topics such as the moon, sun, stars, and planets. There is a word bank. The second part is called "Name that Planet". Students have to figure out which planets are being described. The last part requires students to name two additional facts about the solar system. There is also one extra credit question.

An experiment recording sheet for a bird beak investigation. Students use various tools to simulate different types of bird beaks. They try using the beaks to pick up various foods different types of birds eat. Students make hypotheses about which beak will be the best and then record their results. Students explain which beak adaptations help birds eat certain types of food.

This experiment sheet can be used during a Chemistry unit. Students make oobleck and follow the steps of the scientific method to determine what state of matter oobleck is. This activity could also be used to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday during Read Across America. Read Bartholomew and the Oobleck prior to completing the experiment.

This rubric can be used to assess a How-to (procedural writing) presentation. The students would choose a topic to write a How-to about. They would then also bring in the necessary items to present in front of the class. The rubric assesses their writing task and oral presentation (100 total points).

This product includes an example procedural writing piece on how to build a marshmallow snowman. You can read students the example as you follow the instructions to create an edible snowman. (You will need to buy the ingredients listed.) Afterwards, students can use the winter publishing paper to write their own "how-to" as they create a marshmallow snowman. This packet also includes a project that can be sent home, where students choose another activity they would like to teach the class ho

This worksheet provides information about the animal classification system for elementary students. There is a mnemonic device students can use to remember the order of the levels. An example showing how the brown squirrel is classified is also included on the worksheet.

The first page contains a list of commonly used idioms. On the second page, students can choose an idiom to define and use in context. There is a box where students can draw a funny picture of the idiom.

This document includes a fun procedural writing activity and project. You will receive an example writing piece explaining how to build an edible marshmallow snowman. You can share the piece with the class as you follow the directions to create your own edible snowman. (You will need to buy the foods listed.) Afterwards, students can make their own marshmallow snowmen in class and write their own how-to using the winter publishing paper provided. There is also a form included in this packet

This worksheet explains worksheets and gives examples. Students can figure out the meanings of several metaphors as they are used in context. The bottom part of the worksheet allows for students to practice creating their own metaphors.

A song about the planets of the solar system sung to the tune of "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain". Students learn facts about each of the planets.

The Story Pyramid can be utilized by students to recall story elements after reading any book. The seven lines of the pyramid require students to fill in information about the characters, setting, problem, solution, and main events. Students can only use a certain number of words per line which requires them to use critical thinking skills.

This worksheet explains haiku poetry. There is a haiku that students can use to remember the format for haiku poetry. There are also several haiku examples.

Information sheet on limericks - provides the definition, rhyme and rhythm patterns, and two examples. Students can use the sheet as a reference when writing their own limericks.