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Fun PPT that uses pictures of a Hershey's bar to teach basic fractions and then has practice problems on the remaining slides. I used an actual Hershey's bar with my kiddos to incentivize the lesson. :)

Phonics Jeopardy PPT - categories are long vowels, short vowels, blends, r-controlled vowels, and digraphs.

This file includes the unit plan, lessons, classwork, and assessments for the novel, "The Cay." Each document includes a vocabulary lesson, notes on and modeling of the objective, and aim-aligned questions using chapters from "The Cay." It also includes an exit ticket and homework. Topics covered include multiple meaning words, main idea, predictions, and inferences.

This includes the unit plan, classwork, and assessments for the novel "Miracle's Boys." Each lesson includes a vocabulary lesson, notes on and modeling of the objective, and aim-aligned questions using chapters from "Miracle's Boys." It also includes an exit ticket and homework.

This unit includes annotated classwork, vocabulary instruction, assessments, etc. for a mini-unit on short stories. It has standards-aligned questions pertaining to "Charles" by Shirley Jackson, "Thank You M'am" by Langston Hughes, and "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara. These are three incredible stories with great messages for character building. This incorporates skills practice (characterization, inferences, etc.) with analyzing deeper themes in the stories.

This includes the unit plan, lesson plans, classwork, and assessments for the 2010 Newbery Award winning novel "When You Reach Me." It's an engaging story with historical fiction elements (1970s New York) and allusions to the class "A Wrinkle in Time." This is a must read for middle schoolers! Each lesson includes a vocabulary lesson, notes on and modeling of the objective, and aim-aligned questions using chapters from "When You Reach Me." It also includes an exit ticket and homework.

This is a letter to send home to parents that shares key info on students' reading levels. It has a space for current and goal reading level, as well as a chart that explains reading levels and tips for reading engagement at home. I've gotten positive reviews from parents who say this was straightforward and easy to interpret. You can adjust the chart for Lexile if needed.

This includes the unit plan, classwork, and assessments for the Christopher Paul Curtis novel "The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963." This book is a favorite of students and covers such rich historical material. Each lesson includes a vocabulary lesson, notes on and modeling of the objective, and aim-aligned questions using chapters from "Watsons..." It also includes an exit ticket and homework. This unit also includes several differentiated lessons (marked with a $). These are the same object

This file includes the unit plan, lessons, classwork, and assessments for the novel, "Taking Sides." Each lesson includes a vocabulary lesson, notes on and modeling of the objective, and aim-aligned questions using the a chapter from "Taking Sides." It also includes an exit ticket and homework.

PPT used in a second grade classroom to show examples of homophones.

PPT presentation used in mini-lesson on monitoring & clarifying during reading. Includes vocabulary, example text, teacher model, and opportunities for guided practice. Also focuses on strategy that was very effective with my second graders on noting reactions to text as a measure of comprehension.

This includes the unit plan, lesson plans, classwork, and assessments for the novel "Maniac Magee." Each lesson includes a vocabulary lesson, notes on and modeling of the objective, and aim-aligned questions using chapters from "Maniac Magee." It also includes an exit ticket and homework. **This is only a partial unit. It covers the majority of the book, but several files are missing. I am working to locate these. If you purchase, please send me a message and I will get them to you ASAP.**

This includes the unit plan, annotated classwork, and assessments for the verse novels (poetry) "The Way a Door Closes" and "Keeping the Night Watch". Each lesson includes a vocabulary lesson, notes on and modeling of the objective, and aim-aligned questions using chapters from the novels. It also includes an exit ticket and homework. Students LOVE these books. They address relevant topics and provide a lot of practice with narrative poetry.

Sight Word PPT I used with my second graders. It's on a timer, so I would set it during dismissal as I filled out agendas and students will whisper shout sight words until their buses were called.

This useful resource is a pdf with all of the kindergarten reading Common Core standards (literature, informational, and foundational skills). Each of the standards is on its own page, written verbatim at the top with pictures (clip art, photos, screen shots) to help students understand the gist of the standard. This is a pdf, but once purchased, you may email me for the editable PPT.

This is a unit test designed for 1st grade to assess measurement skills and knowledge, including conversions, standard and non-standard units, length, volume, weight, selecting appropriate tools, and estimation. Could be adapted up or down for K-2.

This is a unit plan for the novel, "The Cay." This plan includes aligned standards, calendared objectives, target vocabulary words, essential questions, and enduring understandings. The overarching skills in this unit are multiple meaning words and facets of main idea (including a variety of the way it is tested). After implementation of this plan, mastery of both strands increased significantly, with the multiple meaning word benchmark at almost 90% and main idea at about 70% (this was the f

Presentation to introduce big goals to class. Includes explanation of malleable intelligence and connection between hard work and success. Has music embedded to build excitement.

This is an end-of-year summative that addresses all but two or three Common Core standards for first grade. It includes an alignment/scoring sheet for easy grading and tracking!

This is a colorful board used in K/1 centers. Students had to match objectives with the box whose beginning sound it shared. Or you can sort by median or final sound. You can also print, cut apart, and have students sort the pictures themselves. This includes vowel, consonant, and digraph sounds.