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In the three-task assignment, students will use the internet to complete activities exploring sound. Task one is centered around a short YouTube video; task two is based on a Ducksters article, and task three requires the use of the website Flocabulary. (If you don't have a subscription, you can find it on YouTube or Edpuzzle, too.)

Having trouble holding your students accountable for independent reading? Use these monthly from August to April for students to track their reading at home. The boxes give students choice and variety of reading materials. I even sprinkled in some non-traditional reading tasks like "Watch a movie with the captions on." All reading counts, right?! There is a spot for parents/grownups to initial, as well.

This is a great beginning of the getting-to-know-you activities for your students. Students will think about how to describe and introduce themselves to others using only six words. Directions and an example are included.

I use this rubric to allow students to rate each other after a group project. The three categories are collaboration, contribution, and conflict resolution. This can be used for any project or group assignment in any subject.

I use this lesson to teach students about having respect for one another, their trusted adults, and for themselves. In this lesson "Suzie" faces everyday hardships that literally tear away at her. Students come away with a hands-on illustration of how our words and actions can hurt others, and it can be hard to repair!

Use the reading passage to pair with the novel study of Ms. Brisby and the Rats of NIMH. Students will read about the real life inspiration behind the novel and answer questions over what they read.

Help students showcase their knowledge of factors for double digit numbers. Included are the directions for a factor rainbow poster project, an example of a rainbow, and a student checklist for easy grading.

A letter to parents about what they can expect when their students are transitioning from 3rd to 4th grades.

There are 15 compound words illustrated here with 30 task cards. Set the cards out in pairs and allow students to guess the compound words being described through pictures. Answer key is included.

There are 7 slides; one for each chapter of the book. Each slide has different activities for students to complete as well as a link to a YouTube read-aloud for that chaper.

Students should update their diagnostics within IXL every six weeks. This is a good way to track their progress after each update.

Students should update their diagnostics within IXL every six weeks. This is a good way to track their progress after each update.

When students take the MAP test, scores can be input into IXL. Student can then work on an individual skills plan pathway. I used these sheets for students to track what they are working on and when they asked for help.

When students take the MAP test, scores can be input into IXL. Student can then work on an individual skills plan pathway. I used these sheets for students to track what they are working on and when they asked for help