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Use this presentation to build on students' prior knowledge of writing conclusions to a new level. The presentation includes 3 concluding strategies to wrap up their writing. It also includes 6 full paragraph expository examples; 2 for each strategy. Each strategy has a proficient (C) examples and an above proficient (A) example, so that students may choose their own "level of achievement." This also provides scaffolding for lower level writers. Skill addressed: *Writing conclusions What is in

Teach your students exciting and thorough ways to write introductions to research papers. This presentation builds on previous knowledge concerning writing introductions to essays. The presentation demonstrates 5 different "hook" strategies; each with 2 full paragraph expository examples. The 2 examples are written at proficient (C) and beyond proficient (A) levels to allow students to choose their own "level of achievement." This also provides built in scaffolding for lower level students. Wh

Small group or partner activity that challenges students to write and solve their own addition and subtraction equations. Writing is made into a game by the use of topic cards and a die. This activity will need to be supplemented by one die per group/pairing. PDF file includes: 1 page of student directions; 1 page of topic cards Go green: 2 sets of student directions per page; plus students love "small" activities

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This memory game involves matching the question with an answer. Great for review and fluency with small groups. Sample questions: What is 16% of 25? 8 is 40% of what number? This PDF file includes: Color and Black/White versions of game cards and student directions

The Research Paper Power Points Bundle includes all of my Power Points used for writing research papers. Topics include: Introductions, Transitions, Using Quotations, and Conclusions. Presentations aim to take students’ writing beyond the basics and bring it to a more sophisticated level. All presentations include full paragraph expository examples. The Introductions and Conclusions Power Points are leveled for different levels of student learning. What is included: *4 PowerPoint Presentations

Review concepts of this classic novel with your students! This game is perfect for small group, partners, or individual practice at home. Skills addressed: *Inference *Plot Structure *Main Idea *Figurative Language *Narrative perspective (Point of view) How the game is played: Each group will need a die and a sheet of paper for keeping score. Taking turns, students roll the die and the number that it lands on is the question that they answer. If the answer is correct, the student receives a

Printable visual models of exponents. Let your students SEE the meaning of an exponent. Great for small or whole group demonstrations. PDF includes: Models for all exponents from 3^1 to 3^10 Check out the rest of my EXPONENT MODELS: Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 2Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 3Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 4Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 5Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 6FREEBIE Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 7Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 8Expon

Students can CHOOSE how to practice their vocabulary words with this choice board. Great for centers or homework practice! Can be used for ANY subject! There is built-in differentiation and leveling. Vocabulary Choices include: *Pictures *Sentences *Test *Crossword puzzle *Flashcards *Story *Analogies *Comic strip *Poem What is included: *1 Choice board

Printable visual models of exponents. Let your students SEE the meaning of an exponent. Great for small or whole group demonstrations. PDF includes: Models for all exponents from 9^1 to 9^10 Check out the rest of my EXPONENT MODELS: Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 2Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 3Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 4Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 5Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 6Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 7Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 8Exponents: Vi

Students can CHOOSE how they practice analyzing plot and characters with this choice board! It can be used with ANY novel. Great for literature circles or independent practice! The choice board has built in differentiation. Activities to Choose From: *Comic strip *Instagram *News Report *Movie Poster *Poem *Paragraph Writing Skills addressed: *Inference *Analyzing character changes

This presentation builds on students’ prior knowledge of using quotations in expository writing. It extends their writing beyond the basics. The goal of the presentation is to have students properly structure a quotation in their writing. Topics include: using a signal phrase, giving credit, and explaining the connection between the quotation and their writing. The presentation includes full paragraph expository examples. What is included: *1 PowerPoint Presentation SAVE and BUY the BUNDLE: R

Allow your students to CHOOSE how they demonstrate their knowledge of linear equations in the form of a project! Students will compare the following: Slope-intercept form, Standard form, and Point-slope form Project choices include: brochure, persuasive editorial, graphic design, classroom poster, video, RAFT creative writing letter File includes: *Cover page *Student handout: Choice board *Rubric **Great for individual assessment or group work!

Use this graphic organizer with students who are beginning to write using the 5 paragraph essay structure. The graphic organizer is intended to be used to organize, and essentially "outline," the writer's ideas during the pre-writing phase of the writing process. May be used for expository or argument essays. Skills addressed: *Organizing ideas into paragraphs *Supporting claims with relevant facts/examples/details *Introducing and concluding ideas *Writing a thesis or claim What is included:

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Get students up and moving while practicing the Pythagorean Theorem! Keep students motivated by discovering a secret code. Problems require students to solve for missing values for legs or hypotenuse. Includes real-world problems. Included: *Teacher's Guide *10 student walk-about tasks *Student recording sheet *Answer key How to use: Tape the walk-about task cards around the classroom. Give each student a recording sheet. Allow students to walk around the classroom and solve each task. Each an

Printable visual models of exponents. Let your students SEE the meaning of an exponent. Great for small or whole group demonstrations. PDF includes: Models for all exponents from 6^1 to 6^10 Check out the rest of my EXPONENT MODELS: Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 2Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 3Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 4Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 5Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 6FREEBIE Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 7Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 8Expon

This is a weekly goal setting graphic organizer. Requires students to set a math goal, set a plan for each day, and reflect on their own progress. A great proactive tool for struggling or advanced students. **If you would like this modified for your content area, please contact me.

This presentation builds on students' prior knowledge of using transitions in expository writing. It extends their writing beyond the basics. Topics include: unity, coherence, transitional phrases, repetition, building old information to new information, and connecting sentences by mirroring ideas. The presentation includes full paragraph expository examples. What is included: *1 PowerPoint Presentation SAVE and BUY the BUNDLE: Research Paper Power Points BUNDLE Check out my other Power Poin

Printable visual models of exponents. Let your students SEE the meaning of an exponent. Great for small or whole group demonstrations. PDF includes: Models for all exponents from 8^1 to 8^10 Check out the rest of my EXPONENT MODELS: Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 2Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 3Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 4Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 5Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 6FREEBIE Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 7Exponents: Visual Models: Bases of 8Expon