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This sheet can be used as an introduction to dividing words with the vowel-consonant-consonant-vowel spelling pattern, or as a review. The spelling pattern is reviewed and words with the same pattern are provided for review. I use this as an introduction to a spelling list that contains this pattern, but it could also be used to work on teaching syllabication rules for readers struggling with decoding words with two or more syllables. If you find this helpful, I have a product that includes thi

These sheets are great for introducing spelling lists with these patterns, reviewing syllabication rules, or working with students who struggle with reading multisyllabic words. They can be used in small groups, for homework, or previewing skills before a unit of study. Covers words with these patterns VCCV—Double Consonants VCCV—Different Consonants VCCCV—Dividing into Syllables

Instead of just lecturing your students about independent and dependent clauses, why not give this flipped lesson a try? Students take this worksheet home and use a computer, tablet, or smart phone to access a video which will help them gain a basic knowledge of the difference between the two types of clauses. This is a great foundation to grammar units about complex sentences. The kids love watching a video for homework and it eliminates the necessity for traditional lecture. Filling out the

Instead of just telling your students about the layers of the Earth, give this flipped lesson a try! Students take this worksheet home and use a computer, tablet, or smart phone to access a video to gain a basic knowledge of the structure of our planet. This is a great foundation to units about earthquakes and volcanoes. The kids love watching a video for homework and it eliminates the necessity for traditional lecture.

Product Description Are you using self-assessment with your students yet? Exit tickets and other self-assessing tools are great, but sometimes those slips of paper can be overwhelming. And how do you keep track of the results? These self-assessment Google forms are designed to be a time-saving digital alternative to traditional exit tickets and self-assessments. At the end of class, have the kids pull up the form on their devices and answer the question about how well they understood the conc

Product Description Do your kids have trouble remembering the different types of point of view for fiction stories? These posters were designed to explain the most common points of view taught in the later elementary grades. They include first person, second person, third person limited and third person omniscient. Each poster is designed to stand alone--for example, on a display in the classroom, but they can also be printed 2 per page to fit in composition sized interactive notebooks. You c

If you are looking for a writing project that is fun, appropriate for Halloween, and aligned to the common core, this is it. This unit includes student pages to walk students through generating ideas for strong beginnings, reflective endings, and using sensory details to be used in their stories. Since it doesn't actually have the title on any of the student pages, this packet would be appropriate for any Halloween or bat themed assignments.

Product Description Are you looking for a way for your students to learn the difference between there, their, and they’re? This Flipped Lesson uses video to teach the kids about these three difficult homophones. The flipped lesson can be used as homework or a center activity to prepare the kids for practice in class. They can access it on mobile devices, computers, or just about any other method. Students will watch the video and then answer the questions about “the theres.” Having the le

This is a penguin themed set of posters showing the six traits of writing. Each poster gives an "I can" statement for the trait, and the penguin gives a reminder of what that means or examples of it. The posters cover Voice, Organization, Ideas and content, Conventions, Excellent word choice, and Sentence fluency. The first letters of the words spell out VOICES, and can be displayed on the wall in that order to help the students remember how they are to edit and revise their stories. If you woul

Instead of just explaining the steps of the scientific method to your students, try this flipped lesson! Students take this worksheet home and use a computer, tablet, or smart phone to access a video to gain a basic knowledge of the steps of the scientific method. This is a great introduction to experiments, because you begin doing experiments after just a brief review of what they watched the night before. My kids begged to watch the video in class for days afterwards, and “complained” because

These spelling boards offer students choices for practicing their spelling words. Because some children still do not have access to the internet or a computer to use, there are two different sheets. One has computer activities and the other does not. Each board has a variety of activities that utilize several learning styles to practice the words.

With the greater emphasis on nonfiction text, students need an understanding of all those different text features that they will encounter. As you teach these features, these cards can be used to decorate your word wall. Use all of them, or only a few! Words included are: bolded text italics colored print captions fact boxes bullet points diagrams glossary graphs illustrations maps headings index table of contents photograph timeline

This file is a companion to my Genre Web Smartboard file, but could certainly be done as a stand-alone activity. In this activity, students use their knowledge of both fiction and nonfiction genres to design their own costumed critter to represent the genres. Genre Critters could be adapted to take more or less time than indicated, and would be a great independent activity while you work with small groups.

Product Description Are you setting up or reviewing your technology rules and routines? This is a collection of 8.5 x 11 posters for the classroom illustrating some common rules teachers have for their devices. ***************************************************************************** Includes:: ◊ 12 PDF posters each illustrating a different technology rule. ***************************************************************************** Additional Resources Getting started in flipped lessons

Product Description Are you looking for a way to get your students talking on those first days of school? These paper cubes have QR codes on each side that are linked to a question that the children answer about themselves. During the first week of school, pair the kids up and have them roll the die, scan it on their devices and answer the questions. Give them each different cubes and learn more about each other. Samples of the questions on the dice: Cube 1 What is your favorite color? What

A quick, easy way to reward students for their achievements in different subjects. I feel that if a student is doing really well in a certain subject, they should be able to be excused from a homework assignment in that subject every now and then. That’s why I designed these to be subject specific. I was tired of writing the subject on the back of all the homework passes I had found to use before! I hope you like these!

These spelling boards offer students choices for practicing their spelling words. Because some children still do not have access to the internet or a computer to use, there are two different sheets. One has computer activities and the other does not. Each board has a variety of activities that utilize several learning styles to practice the words

Product Description Are you looking for a way to get your students talking on those first days of school? This paper cube has a QR code on each side that is linked to a question that the children answer about themselves. During the first week of school, pair the kids up and have them roll the die, scan it on their devices and answer the questions. ***************************************************************************** Additional Resources Here are some other products that may help your