The Essentials

This is a detailed lesson plan that covers the Wonder's story "One Hen" in 9 days. It is not a replica of the teacher's edition that just lists an objective and page #'s. This is a detailed plan that was created by me that includes daily elements that are great if you are being observed: video links, exit ticket questions and things you won't find in the series that bring the lessons to the next level! It really breaks down the story page by page and takes all the work out of it. There are no fa

You get 4 different Google forms of 10 questions each that are grade level appropriate and MPC!!! The Google forms are not simply guided reading fill in the blanks but thoughtful questions that are not too easy nor too hard. They can be used as a classwork grade or quiz grade. This product is a lifesaver! My struggle with FOSS, even as an 18 year veteran teacher and science degree holder, was there was nothing to get grades from! The I-checks are really tough and the notebook is too subjective

22 slide bright and colorful powerpoint. Used during an observation and got innovating! Starts out with defining what a tessellation is with examples. Then covers the three regular polygons that tessellate with an explanation of why including pictures. This power point also cover irregular polygons that tessellate, as well as, M.C. Escher tessellations. It is minion themed and includes an exit slip and a list of tessellation websites for games. This really is the all inclusive tessellation set t

This is a 16 page colorful, fun Google slide show that offers direct and explicit instruction on Greek and Latin roots. It covers what a root is, why we learn it and how to use them with specific examples. It hits all the checkboxes for a Marzano observation with innovating marks. It uses whole-brain strategies and I paired it with the task cards by the Literacy loft. The last slide explains how I transformed my room into Ancient Greece and the extra things I did to take this lesson over the top

20 slide power point that covers the following topics: rules, classroom management system (rewards), communication, teaching philosophy, absences, supplies, grading, homework, honor roll, slide for each subject: math/reading/spelling, etc and PTA. The powerpoint slides are a concise explanation for each above category, so your presentation is comprehensive but not too long. Not just a thematic background that you have to type into. What to say is already there! Hits all the important points to b

Dissect the plant world with this easy lab. All you need are flowers and a magnifying glass!

Getting observed? Or just want to have fun while you teach meaningful lessons? This is your answer! It is a detailed, 5-day lesson plan for the Wonder's story "Camping with the President." It breaks the story down into 3-page chunks with meaningful fun activities that are sure to wow for an observation. This is NOT a replica of the teacher's edition plan with just objectives, assignments and page numbers but an explanation that is useful for substitutes and teachers new to the series...or those

41 Domains..ugh! So what can you do in the classroom to show you are using those domains...I cover many strategies in here. This is from a teacher...it is a 3 page guide that will have you covered..trust me I'm a teacher...not an inservice sales person! Suggestion: Have a nice treat for the kids when you are done with the lesson, for example, I might have a bucket of pretzel rods & tell them they are "rodical (radical)!" You can also use stickers or pencils as a reward...keep it inexpensive, but

You will receive 23 detailed & creative lesson plans some of which take more than 1 day. These plans are not a generic plan from my district or any other. They are certainly not a replica of the FOSS book. They are well thought out by me personally, condense the first half of the unit as a whole (so you can actually finish this unit & get to the other ones....so many redundant lessons in FOSS), & includes many lessons that would make a phenomenal observation lesson. Pair this with my Googl

Students choose from 21 universal lab safety rules to create a poster or you assign one rule to each student to have a variety to display/use. When students follow the included rubric, you will have phenomenal lab safety posters to display! The rubric is very specific and covers everything needed for the polished result you want! They are phenomenal student examples included!

This is your go to guide for surviving Math PARCC. The first page is a handout on everything you need to know for the technology aspect of the Math PARCC test. The handout can be given to students, parents, & used by you yourself. It includes what to do before & during the test...straightforward & simple all inclusive tips. After the one page handout is a direction sheet for going through the math PARCC tutorials. The math PARCC tutorials are a better place to start than the practice tests becau

This is a paragraph by paragraph walk through to a completed haunted house descriptive writing. It is so specific that it eliminates writer's block and the thousand questions students come up with about what they have to do. It doesn't give it all away though! Fun and thorough with a completed example included.

This is a 20 question quiz (PDF), for the short novel "Who Was Anne Frank," with an answer key. It asks and answers the "big" and "important" topics in this book. 5 MPC/T/F and 15 one word fill in the blank questions. Check out annefrank.org to add to your novel study. You can also Google "Sadlier School Diary of Anne Frank worksheet." I found it to be a great thought provoking activity :) Best, Sharon (2.09 MB file) #1 on the answer key is wrong...it should be "B"

Parcc reading step by step strategy guide for students. I bought minion gummy snack packs to give out as a reward while going through this with the kids! Check out my PARCC math guide, too!

This is a detailed lesson plan that covers the Wonder's story "The Future of Transportation" in 5 days. It is not a replica of the teacher's edition that just lists an objective and page #'s. This is a detailed plan that was created by me that is unique & creative! Great for observations by admin! It really breaks down the story page by page and takes all the work out of it. I created a personal note table and an essential question poster which are included.There are no fancy pages but the conte

Step by step guide for students to a completed writing about why they are the last pumpkin in the field. Eliminate writer's block and questions with this guide and have fun! My students love this one!

Getting observed? Do you want to have fun but also provide meaningful reading instruction? This is the place for you! This is a detailed, 5-day lesson plan for the Wonder's story "Second Day, First Impressions" It breaks the story down into 3-page chunks with instruction suggestions that are awesome for an observation. This is NOT a replica of the teacher's edition plan with just objectives, assignments and page numbers but an explanation that is useful for substitutes and teachers new to the se

Cell Part Poster Analogy Project with rubric and example included. Students write the name of their assigned cell part at the top of their poster with a definition. Then, they draw a detailed, colorful picture of their cell part in the center of their poster. Finally, they draw real life analogies for their cell part. For example, nucleus as the cell director is like our president who directs the country. Other analogies for a nucleus: principal, boss, president, Mr. Crabs (spongebob)

This is a detailed lesson plan that covers the Wonder's story "The Boy Who Invented T.V." in 5 days. It is not a replica of the teacher's edition that just lists an objective and page #'s. This is a detailed plan that was created by me that includes daily elements that are great if you are being observed: video links, exit ticket questions and things you won't find in the series that bring the lessons to the next level! It really breaks down the story page by page and takes all the work out of i

Minion themed Periodic Table of Elements Study Guide and Test all in one. Great for unit on atoms/periodic table, etc. My students do well on this every year. Includes common elements/symbols, like Oxygen, but some more challenging ones that are important for life also. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED