Upper Elementary Ideas

This mat works perfectly for these magnetic letters through Amazon. I print these templates on copy paper and attach it with blue tape to a cookie sheet purchased from The Dollar Tree. These letters can be placed directly on top of the letters on the template, and that leaves room for word making at the bottom of the cookie sheet. Two versions of the template are included with different spacing. Students LOVE using these magnetic letters, and the template makes it so simple to put the letters b

These FULLY EDITABLE voice level posters are perfect for older students! The photos on these posters show diverse students who are in upper elementary and middle school. These printables work well for all students but were made with English Learners in mind. These posters can be printed as is (11 x 8.5 inches), or you can print them two per page in portrait mode to make them half size. These posters in this resource include: 0 - Silent 1 - Whisper 2 - Partner 3 - Presenter 4 - Outside

* 12 vocabulary words* Use these vocabulary notes in small groups, with partners, or in interactive notebooks. Several versions where you can scaffold for students -- completely filled in, just the vocabulary word missing, or maybe the definition is missing. Another choice is where the picture will be drawn by students. 6 versions included - including a BLANK version to edit as you wish!

* 10 vocabulary words * These vocabulary cards are so handy! Prep once and use every year. You can print them on cardstock or print them on paper and laminate. These are great for your pocket charts! Use them whole class, with your small groups, or in centers. Students can work with a teacher, a paraprofessional, a support teacher, a volunteer, or themselves! Use them to play a matching game or concentration. You could pick a word and have the students write the definition, or you can pick defin

These FULLY EDITABLE voice level posters are perfect for older students! The photos on these posters show diverse students who are in upper elementary and middle school. These printables work well for all students but were made with English Learners in mind. These posters can be printed as is (11 x 8.5 inches), or you can print them two per page in portrait mode to make them half size. These posters in this resource include: 0 - Silent 1 - Whisper 2 - Partner 3 - Presenter 4 - Outside

* 12 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a defin

* 13 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a defin

* 10 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a definiti

* 11 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a definiti

* 14 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a definiti

* 12 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a definiti

* 10 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a definiti

* 14 vocabulary words* These Slides are GAME-CHANGERS with my class! Building background knowledge for content areas is CRITICAL! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included. Using the Slideshow feature, two photos pop up on a slide with the prompts "I see . . ." and "I think . . ." Partners share with each other by looking at the photos and talking about them. Perfect for students learning English too! One click and the vocabulary word pops up along with the part of speech, a definiti

Vocabulary is the key to understanding complex science topics. These Frayer Model slides can help students with learning these terms to activate background knowledge.

Vocabulary is the key to understanding complex science topics. These Frayer Model slides can help students with learning these terms to activate background knowledge.

Many students are hesitant writers. Make writing fun with engaging, thought-provoking prompts that ask students HOW THEY FEEL. Students LOVE giving their opinions! This fun, no prep activity is perfect for back to school. You can print the slide, and students can write their ideas on paper. Or you can assign it digitally, and students can type right on the slide. This activity is highly engaging and fun! You can even have students work on this collaboratively with a partner or in small groups.

* 12 vocabulary words* Understanding vocabulary is the key to understanding complex texts. These Frayer Model Slides are perfect for having your students actively engage in learning and understanding the vocabulary for this unit. This can be used as independent work, or assign it to your students in groups. Lots of flexibility! Students can use as digital Slides, or you can print them to use as a paper and pencil activity.

* 13 vocabulary words* Vocabulary building with students is imperative. Use these Frayer Model Slides to have students actively engage with vocabulary! Every vocabulary word for these two weeks is included, and an example is included on Slide #1. Students can use as digital Slides, or you can print them to use as a paper and pencil activity.

* 12 vocabulary words* Use these vocabulary notes in small groups, with partners, or in interactive notebooks. SIX versions are included to scaffold for students - completely filled in, just the vocabulary word is missing, the definition is missing, the picture is missing, etc. A blank version is included too!

* 13 vocabulary words* Use these vocabulary notes in small groups, with partners, or in interactive notebooks. Several versions where you can scaffold for students -- completely filled in, just the vocabulary word missing, or maybe the definition is missing. Another choice is where the picture will be drawn by students. 6 versions included - including a BLANK version to edit as you wish!