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Capitalization Worksheets Middle Grades Printable and Digital Easel Activity

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5 worksheets on capitalization for middle school students to practice and prepare for ELA state standardized tests. The fifth worksheet is a 2-page capitalization test. General capitalization rules for writing such as capitalizing proper nouns and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

L.7.2, L.8.2, L.9-10.2, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$3.25

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Plot Diagram PowerPoint - Understanding Story Elements with Easel Assessment

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Introduce short story elements with this Plot Diagram PowerPoint and learn the history behind it. Includes a self-grading Easel Assessment. Aristotle's model, Freytag's Pyramid, and today's visual line graph. Explains what a plot diagram is and how

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5

$4.00

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The Ransom of Red Chief TEST Printable and Digital Easel Activity

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Test for the short story The Ransom of Red Chief - This is a 15-question multiple choice reading comprehension test over the short story The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry. It also includes a constructed response (short essay answer) question. It

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

$1.50

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Middle School Behavior Management Forms Printable and Digital Easel Activity

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Behavior management forms for Upper Grades and Middle School. ABC stands for Assessment, Brainstorm, and Change. Use these forms as part of your classroom behavior management plan. Best for upper elementary and middle grades. Good assignment for

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Classroom Forms

$1.50

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Broken Chain by Gary Soto PowerPoint with Easel Assessment

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Broken Chain by Gary Soto PowerPoint. Introduce the short story first with the presentation. Then read the story with included link, and answer comprehension and literary questions. Students will be ENGAGED in reading the story. Includes vocabulary

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Hispanic Heritage Month

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

$3.50

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Día de los Muertos PowerPoint and Easel Assessment

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Day of the Dead PowerPoint. Learn about the Mexican holiday with this animated and engaging presentation on Día de los Muertos. Introduce and explore some of the traditions that make this three day holiday (October 31 - November 2) special. Includes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$3.25

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A Chaparral Christmas Gift by O. Henry Short Story Unit

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

A Chaparral Christmas Gift Short Story Unit. Includes the full text of the story by O. Henry. Includes vocabulary and study guide, comprehension questions, vocabulary word search and crossword puzzle, about the author handout, vocabulary test, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

$4.00

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American Music Genres PowerPoint and Easel Assessment

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This American Music Genres PowerPoint allows students to read informational text about music in the United States and then answer comprehension questions at the end. Self-checking. Music is a great way to reach even your most reluctant readers.

Subjects:

Reading, Music, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$4.00

$3.50

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Test Prep: 7th Grade Language Arts Practice with Easel Activity and Assessment

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A short practice test for a Language Arts standardized test. Helpful ELA test preparation for 7th grade, although it can be a meaningful activity for all students in middle grades. Includes 15 multiple choice practice questions to help students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Test Preparation

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

$2.00

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The River by Gary Paulsen End of Book Test Printable and Digital Easel

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

A final book test on The River by Gary Paulsen. There are 30 multiple choice questions about events in the book that will help you assess reading comprehension. You can give it as a paper test or use it as an Easel Activity if you are needing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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The Clay Marble Novel Study Printable with Digital Easel Activity

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

The Clay Marble Novel Study. Use this novel guide for the book The Clay Marble by Minfong Ho. Character maps, graphic organizers, Vocabulary, and Tests with constructed response and vocabulary matching. Also has possible projects and a picture book

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$4.25

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Poetry Types PowerPoint and Easel Assessment

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Use the Poetry Types PowerPoint at the beginning of your poetry unit to introduce the 3 main types of poetry and ten common forms of poems. Students can take notes during the presentation, which is great for note-taking skills, and then using their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Poetry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$3.75

$3.25

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End of the Year Teacher Evaluation Form with Digital Easel Activity

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Teacher evaluation form. An end of the year survey to give to students at the end of the course to help with self assessment of instruction. Students can quickly rate the teacher by simply agreeing or disagreeing with statements, and adding any

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, End of Year

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Classroom Forms

$1.00

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Eugenie Clark and the Sleeping Sharks Vocabulary Reading Activities with Easel

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Reading "Eugenie Clark and the Sleeping Sharks" by Marjery Facklam and learn about The Shark Lady. Includes a ready-made digital Easel Activity. Vocabulary and supporting materials for reading comprehension. Includes an anticipation guide, a list of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$3.00

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End of the Year Personal Narrative Writing Response - Free

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Free Writing Activity for the last week of school. Students can write an end of the year personal narrative on this free writing paper which includes a writing prompt, illustration box, and writing checklist. Students are prompted to describe a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.72 MB)

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Free Exit Ticket - The Important Thing About Today's Lesson

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Have students use this free exit ticket for a quick assessment of whether or not they got the gist of the lesson. Will work for any topic. Students have to write down what they thought was the important thing about the subject, but then they also

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Classroom Forms

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15 years experience in middle school.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Audio-visuals and multi-media should be used to engage students in the classrooms of today.

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Volunteer of the Year award for service to the library SPMS, Community service award from the city of Chicago Heights, Three years awarded for volunteer service to the Helping Hands Food Pantry, St. Marys

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Graduated from CHHS Magna cum Laude.

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Live with my lovely wife and two wonderful dogs! We love to go to the beach and watch the surf.

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Numbers, Science, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Arts & Music, Music, Special Education, Career and Technical Education, ELA Test Prep, Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Study Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, For Administrators, Vocational Education, Test Preparation, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month