Successful Classroom Miscellaneous

This is a great resource to use when reading a piece of literature that has to do with the concept of identity. I have used it as an introductory piece to the memoir "Museum Indians" where a young Native American girl identifies with both the cultural background of her mother from the Dakotas as well as the city life of Chicago. It is also a great resource at the beginning of the year or semester when wanting to get to know a little more about your students. When cut out and pieced together with

Utilizing post-it notes in the classroom for quick student feedback and formative assessment. This set includes a printing template (for post-it note placement) and eight different printables, some of which can be used for informal student assessment, student feedback, and to supplement lessons.

This is a lesson plans designed for middle school and/or high school students, but easily could be adapted for younger students. It is an opening day activity which should cover the first three days of school utilizing, I do, we do, you do strategies that incorporate and introduce students to DOK levels 1-3. It is also a lesson in which you will be able to use in order to establish a positive classroom environment right away by having students introduce themselves and provide "get to know you" t

36 Thought inspiring quotes to use as a starting point for class discussions, SEL curriculum, or to incorporate with other units. Quote themes include leadership, enthusiasm, positivity, etc., by authors such as Maya Angelou, Walt Disney, Eleanor Roosevelt, and many more. Along with the 36 pdf copies, there is also a fully editable Microsoft Word version included. I use these in my ASB/Leadership class as a starting point for class discussions as well as to promote positive thinking.

An introduction to narrative writing - the components, (character, setting, conflict, plot, and resolution), brainstorming graphic organizer, and narrative outline. Download includes an editable PowerPoint presentation with three highly engaging writing prompts.

Weekly warm ups / class starters for the basics of middle school ELA that sometimes get lost in the shuffle of novel units and writing. These starters are perfect for state testing reviews, or simply to have in place while navigating through the daily teacher miscellaneous duties such as taking attendance, writing student passes, etc. Topics covered include academic vocabulary, literary terms and devices, journal prompts, and Greek and Latin Roots.

This set of 30 narrative/creative writing prompts can be used for writing practice, bell work or journal writing. I use them as a 15 minute writing activity once a week. Students really love the prompts, and in turn love sharing what they wrote with the rest of their classmates.

This set of 30 narrative/creative writing prompts can be used for writing practice, bell work or journal writing. I use them as a 15 minute writing activity once a week. Students really love the prompts, and in turn love sharing what they wrote with the rest of their classmates.

Utilizing post-it notes in the classroom for quick organization. This set includes a printing template (for post-it note placement) and seven different printables, some of which can be used for to-do lists, daily goals, student feedback, lesson planning, and grading.

This project can be used at any grade level, and for any content area. It can be used as a summative informal assessment, or a fun end of unit project...OR BOTH! Included are instructional handouts, brainstorming worksheets for your students, and scoresheets for grading broken down by content, mechanics, and creativity. Materials needed that are not included in the download include construction paper and plain white paper to construct the actual student book.

This is a lesson plans designed for middle school and/or high school students, but easily could be adapted for younger students. It is an opening day ice breaker activity in which students can work together collaboratively.

California Common Core ELA Standards for Grade 6 daily posters. These can be printed and posted in the classroom for a quick and easy display of the days standard/s being covered. Includes Reading for Literature, Reading for Informational Text, Writing, Language, and Speaking & Listening Standards.

This upload is six weeks of daily journal entries for secondary level English classes that can be used as bell work or as a journal writing exercise.

A great secondary bulletin board, that is inspiring and motivational, without being cheesy and/or too young feeling for our older students.

California Common Core ELA Standards for Grade 8 daily posters. These can be printed and posted in the classroom for a quick and easy display of the days standard/s being covered. Includes Reading for Literature, Reading for Informational Text, Writing, Language, and Speaking & Listening Standards.

Through the use of TED Talks and non-fiction articles, students will learn annotation techniques and how to successfully incorporate multiple sources into an argumentative essay.

Bring text analysis to your classes with this easy to use graphic organizer. Students will be able to break down quotes from both fiction and non-fiction texts by putting the quote into their own words, deciding on why the quote is important, and then connecting it to something in their lives.

This is a lesson plans designed for middle school and/or high school students, but easily could be adapted for younger students. It is an opening day ice breaker activity in which students can work together collaboratively.

Breakdown new vocabulary easily with this graphic organizer.