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Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer

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RACE Notes

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"Roar" Figurative Language

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Personal Narrative Unit

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"Roar" Figurative Language

By Chalkboard Blurbs

*Now in a Zip File* Updated version and older version available! Breakdown of all figurative language used in this song (by Katy Perry) 1 sheet of lyrics plain, 1 sheet of lyrics highlighted with color key, 3 activity worksheets Specific

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Handouts, Homework

$4.00

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The Outsiders Final Project

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This is a rubric/project option chart for grades 7-9 that like having choices. Students can either work on their own or in a group. The required work increases with a larger group. My honors 8th grade students really enjoyed having a lot of

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Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Assessment

$1.00

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Literary Analysis Essay Graphic Organizer & Outline

By Chalkboard Blurbs

Use with any essay, specifically on character change and growth.

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities

$2.00

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Google Docs™

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TRANSITION WORDS LIST

By Chalkboard Blurbs

Sized to fit in a marble composition notebook. Perfect to glue into students' interactive notebooks! Kid friendly titles to each group of words. Created with essay-writing in mind. I will use this with my 5th and 6th grade students. Student

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Handouts, Interactive Notebooks

$2.00

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Expository Essay: Graphic Organizer & Cloze Notes

By Chalkboard Blurbs

-Cloze notes for students to fill in -Graphic organizer in which students can write a first draft of their essay -Reminders of what is needed right on the page -Great for visual learners Guidelines for a 4-paragraph essay: 1=intro 2=personal

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Outlines, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

$2.00

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RACE Notes

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RACE is an acronym that is helpful for students anywhere from third grade to high school in writing open ended responses. It is quick and easy to remember. I have found my students have a lot of success in using RACE as opposed to QUASI an acronym

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Handouts, Posters, Lesson

$3.00

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Text Structures Worksheet

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9 pages total ( worksheet, answer key. notes/anchor chart) -Definitions included & word bank -5 visual representations to identify -5 teacher written brief samples -5 cited newsela.com samples (current/high interest news at 6th grade reading

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Study Guides, Handouts, Homework

$3.00

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Number the Stars Packet

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This packet was created with the intent for students to practice responding to open-ended questions. While creating the questions, I had the Common Core Standards out in front of me and I tried to gear many of the questions to the standards. Key

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Handouts, Homework

$4.00

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Bee Poster

By Chalkboard Blurbs

Classroom Posters with a Bee theme. Bee Quotes -Bee inspired -Bee happy -Be respectful (ETC.) Bee a Good Reader Buzzworthy Work If there is any other quote or saying you would like, feel free to reach out and I would be happy to make it for you!

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For All Subjects

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

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Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer

By Chalkboard Blurbs

Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer 5 paragraph break down helpful for special education students directed at grades 5-8

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers

$2.00

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Number the Stars Letter to Parents

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This is brief letter I sent out to parents prior to teaching the novel, Number the Stars and the Holocaust. It covered me in case any student was sensitive about the subject matter.

Subjects:

Reading, Basic Reading

Grades:

6^th

Types:

Classroom Forms, Montessori

$1.00

Digital Download DOCX (0.01 MB)

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Mixed Up Files Novel Unit Study

By Chalkboard Blurbs

This Unit Study includes everything you'll need to teach the novel. -quick writes for each chapter -pre-reading activity -vocabulary for each, individual chapter -response questions per chapter (geared towards common core) -mini-lessons such as

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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$8.00

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Bee poster

By Chalkboard Blurbs

Attention interested buyers: I have posted an updated product with more bee quotes/ posters. (Can't access the old file on word, so it will stay in my store as is.) Check out the new file here:

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.62 MB)

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Figurative Language Posters

By Chalkboard Blurbs

Chalkboard & Brights- Figurative Language Posters Includes the following: (Missing anything, let me know and I will add it in!!) Definition of F.L. Simile Metaphor Personification Hyperbole Onomatopoeia Idiom Alliteration Allusion

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.57 MB)

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Metaphor Activity

By Chalkboard Blurbs

Metaphors are always tricky for upper elementary/middle school students. This is an activity solely dedicated to learning and identifying metaphors. The song "Sky Full of Stars" by Coldplay is the inspiration for this lesson and activity bundle.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

$2.00

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Annotating Text

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Anchor charts, picture sample, and bookmarks for students to use as a reference when learning how to or reviewing how to close read and annotate text. Sized to fit composition notebooks.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Handouts

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What is Journalism? Live Doc

By Chalkboard Blurbs

Share this document with an entire class or in groups to jigsaw an overall view on Journalism as a student-directed introductory activity for a Journalism class or unit. It is called a Live Doc because all students have access to the document and

Subjects:

Other (ELA), Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Graphic Organizers, Activboard Activities

$2.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Bridge to Terabithia Final Project

By Chalkboard Blurbs

This PDF provides a chart with project options for students. Not only does it provide a choice of projects, but also provides reasonable guidelines/options for working with a group 2, 3, or 4 in total.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Literature

Grades:

5^th

Types:

Activities, Activboard Activities

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.27 MB)

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Poetry with Rise by Katy Perry

By Chalkboard Blurbs

A great back to school or just in general unit that implements the Katy Perry Song Rise & learning about the Olympics to teach a few key reading & writing skills. I will be using this probably the second week of school with my students.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.14 MB)

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Personal Narrative Unit

By Chalkboard Blurbs

On sale now until I update this product with different fonts. Buy now and save! You can always re-download later! This is a packet of resources I have used with my students when teaching Personal Narrative. This packet will take you and your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

$6.00

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (0.65 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've taught English/Language Arts in pretty much every capacity between the grades of 5-8. -Honors Literature -Regular Ed -BSI & tutoring -Special Ed Next year I'll be teaching English at the 5th, 6th and 7th grade levels, to Resource classes and general education classes.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I studied English Literature with a minor in Creative Writing in college. Literature and writing are passions of mine. I want my students to fall in love with reading and writing the way I did in middle school.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

English Honor Society member (Sigma Tau Delta) Teacher Scholarship Recipient Former 4.0 GPA Award

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