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Lesson Plan: Making Predictions Mentor Text: Martina the Beautiful Cockroach Retold by Carmen Agra DeedyBy The Learning SpringThis lesson can be used in the classroom or for a demo lesson. Common Core State Standards aligned and listedReading Strategy - Making PredictionsTeacher/ Student portionsDetailed Lesson PlanMulticultural Mentor TextFunny and Expressive Extension Activity (Writing and Art Based)This book is great to use because it has so many opportunities for expressive reading and it is

Ever have a few students who just struggle with coming up with ideas for their poems? This is the resource for you! I print out a few of these every poetry unit and keep them on hand just in case a student is "done" and can't think of what to write. This is a No Prep Just print and Go resource that involves little to no instruction. Just ask your students to list their likes, dislikes, and feelings and have them choose 1 to write about or all.

This narrative writing checklist is a tool that can be used by a student during the writing process such as pre-writing, editing, or revising written work. The writing checklist includes the steps necessary to complete the writing assignment as well as guidelines for editing and revision. This is another Quick print resource that can be used as a Print and Go, No Prep is needed. I put this under a document camera and review the expectations with my students then I have them use it as a reference

Book BINGO! A fun icebreaker activity that encourages students to learn about their classmates and their reading habits while also making connections. With this resource have students circulate the room and find a classmate that matches the box. I like to have the students FREEZE and actually take time to talk about their experiences. If you need to, don't feel rushed to finish this in one period. The goal is for your students to find future reading buddies or open their minds to exploring or tr

These shares are great conversation starters and community builders! I use them in my class for years. I learn so much about my students and am amazed by their level of creativity. They really enjoy these shares and listening to their classmates' ideas. These shares are so engaging that I almost never have to give re-directions or breaks during share time! During the share, students will often want to ask their classmates follow-up questions, so I allow some time for that at the end of the

Literary Genre Posters - Brightly colored with clear definitions of Literary Genres.