Olivia Gerlitz

For the math section of the PARCC test, students will be required to memorize requisite knowledge for the test. I have created a reference sheet , along with three different fill in the blank worksheets to help the students prepare for the test. Worksheets can be given as: Homework Math Warm up Morning Work Quiz

This comprehension quiz is based on the story, "Star of Fear, Star of Hope" with a focus on story elements, such as main characters, problems, solution, narrator, and setting. There are six multiple-choice, a short answer, and along response. 6 questions are self-graded, short answer, and long response need to be graded manually.

This product can be used on Google Classroom or printed. The graphic organizer will help students brainstorm leads to their personal narratives. Focuses on the following leads: Snapshot Action Sound Dialogue Inner thought Check out my other personal narrative products: Personal Narrative Status Google Form ( NEW!) Personal Narrative Planning Graphic Organizer

The graphic organizer will help students plan the beginning, middle, and end of their story. Each section lists guiding questions and points that will help students plan. Can be used digitally or printed. Check out my other personal narrative products: Personal Narrative Status Google Form ( NEW!) Personal Narrative Leads (Hooks) Graphic Organizer

In this activity students can work together or individually. Students receive menu with eight items and prices. Next, students answer multiplication questions based on the menu prices. Ex. How much would it cost if you bought an ice cream for you and a friend?

An introduction to zoom for students. The presentation includes the following topics: - Finding the right space to do online learning -Renaming yourself on Zoom --Using the camera and microphone -Using reactions -Using the chat - Practicing breakout rooms - Being prepared - Being on time -Using the camera and microphone -Using reactions *Practice using get to know you questions embedded in the presentation.

This Google Form helps you check in with your students to see where they are in the writing process. Students are asked to check off what components they have completed in their stories. The components listed are essential to a complete personal narrative story. The form is editable, so you will be able to add components you have additionally covered or take away items that you did not cover. The form also promotes student accountability, as they can check and visually see where they are in th

In my class, I do a " Secret Snowman" , very much like a "Secret Santa". For the next 3 Fridays after Thanksgiving students leave their secret snowman small gifts. On the day of the holiday party, they reveal who their partner is by giving them a gift of $5. Here is the letter I send home to the parents.

Use this activity to teach the RACES method or have students practice. Students read a short passage and respond to the question using the RACES. The top of the page has a key to remind students what each part of RACES is. The key also is color-coded. When students are done with their answer they can use the highlight tool to color-code their answer. This promotes revising and editing, as well as help students self check that they have the necessary parts for their answer. I have also used thi

Students can use this checklist printed or digitally to see if they have included the elements of a fiction story in their writing. The checklist is broken down into four categories: Narrative Elements, Language to Effectively Clarify Ideas, and Grammar & Usage. All language used is easy for children to understand so that they can use this checklist independently. Teachers: This is also a great list of mini-lessons to teach during a fiction writing unit.

Students select from a choice of 11 emojis to respond to their reading.

The "All About Me Bag" project is a great project to get to know your students and their interests. I often assign this project the first week of school. Give each child a bag and attach the label and poem provided in this purchase. Students fill their bag with four items that show their interests or something about them. I have also had children write a paragraph about each object. This is a great way to asses writing skills in the beginning of the school year.

Open response question for after reading Chapter 6 of Holes. The question can be used as homework, assessment, an exit ticket, etc. The question takes an important event in the story and asks the students what they would do if they were in the character's situation and to make a connection. This resource can be assigned digitally or printed.

This comprehension quiz is based on the story, "Star of Fear, Star of Hope" with a focus on story elements, such as main characters, problems, solution, narrator, and setting. There are six multiple choice, a short answer, and a short response.

Decimals up to the Thousandths Practice worksheet for written, standard and expanded form.

- Various options with point value - Students must complete assignments to add up to 200 points each week -Differentiated -Makes Learning Fun

Directions/ Poem to attach to a great get to know you activity

Open ended question in response to chapter of the novel Holes

Great to use for students who finish early!