Upper Elementary Antics

Fiction Close Read! This fictional close read will help your students understand fictional stories with ease. With graphic organizers and comprehension questions students will get a full understanding of fiction. Story Elements and Elements of Fiction are my favorite part of teaching reading. Why, because fiction is considered easy to teach because of its elements, and how easy they are to distinguish in a story, with characters, setting, and plot. With this close read help your students to d

My Data Packet Motivating your students has never been easier! With this data packet you can use data to help guide your teaching and to help students keep track of their progress. Students will be able to take charge of their learning with goal setting and reflect on their learning. Students can track their own progress, so no more "How am I doing in class?" they will already know. Teachers will be able to track students who need intervention and challenge those who need to be challenged.

I use this to set expectations for students writing journals. I make copies and have the students glue inside of their writing journals.