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Critical thinking balanced literacy handouts
Reading Guides and Handbook for Parent Teacher Conferences ENGLISH EDITION
Parents love these guides to Reading Levels. These are easy to read with sample pictures and explanation of the characteristics for each leveled book being sent home. A fantastic handout for back to school, open house, or anytime!What's Included:1. Guide with Fountas and Pinnell Reading Levels AA - Z in color and black and white2. Guide with DRA Reading Levels A-1 - 70/80 in color and black and white3. Guide with Reading Recovery Reading Levels 1 - 34 in color and black and white4. Guide with
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K - 6th
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Finish the Drawing/Early Finisher/Time Filler/Creativity
This "Finish the drawing" activity is the perfect way for your students to express their creativity! I love using this as a time filler, fun Friday, etc.! It is so interesting to see all of the different ways they can finish the picture.This set includes 43 pages.
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PreK - 6th
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KWL Chart
A fun spin off of the traditional KWL Chart: K (What I Know), W (What I Want to Know), L (What I have Learned). The free-hand writing areas in this KWL Chart give leniency for students who wish to draw, thus catering for creative and visual learners OR pick the lined versions for those who prefer a more structured approach. KWL Charts are a good 10-30 minute activity before introducing a new topic. ContentsTeacher Notes: What a KWL chart is and how to implement in the classroom.Student Instructi
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Not Grade Specific
Middle School Spelling: A Year-Long, Differentiated Approach
Instead of giving everyone the same weekly spelling list, allow students to select words from their reading, writing, world, commonly misspelled words, and weekly spelling principles. This differentiated approach offers choice and challenges students to learn how to spell words that will make them better writers. It also is a great way to teach middle school students about Greek and Latin root words that will help them with spelling, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.It includes:-Rationales
Grades:
5th - 8th
Alphabet and Phonics Charts
***Updated August 2020 to include a Google Slides™ version, images for Seesaw™ and a Microsoft™ version.***How do you begin your guided reading groups? One of my favorite ways to ease into our small group time is to quickly review the phonics sounds we are working on. That's why I created these charts! I wanted something simple, quick and effective for my students to review during guided reading and to use during their writing time. I have updated this product over and over to make sure it inclu
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Phonics Chart BUNDLE {Chart, Full Page and Digital Versions}
Realistic Fiction Writing Unit 2nd/3rd Grade ~ Fictional Narratives MINILESSONS
Realistic Fiction: Writers Workshop Narrative Unit - A Writing Unit containing graphic organizers and resources with a strong focus on character development, elaborating with details, and stretching moments. It contains scripted minilessons and takes you and your students step by step through the writing process. This product can also be purchased as part of a bundle:Writing BUNDLE Common Core Take a peek at what's inside:NEW 2023: PowerPoint Lessons 14 Scripted Minilessons (align with Power
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Editable Daily & Weekly Lesson Plan Templates for Kindergarten & Grades 1, 2 & 3
This resource includes a variety of Editable Daily and Weekly Lesson Plan Templates. Each template is provided in two formats: Standard PDF and Editable PowerPoint. If you would prefer to use this resource with Google Classroom™, click here to view the digital version.*You do not have to be familiar with PowerPoint to use the editable templates.* Just open the file and type information in the boxes labelled, "Type Here."These templates are ideal for use in creating plans for home learning. (I w
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Daily, Weekly, Small Group Reading & Guided Math Lesson Plan Templates
Student Writing Resources Writing Center Resources
This reference guide is ideal for students to use during independent writing assignments. Whether it is class work, center work, writing workshop, or homework, it provides quality writing strategies and techniques. The pages can be placed in a folder, in a booklet, and/or displayed in a writing center. It helps eliminate questions and shows students ways to write effectively.This resource is fully EDITABLE!What is included?Cover Page (2 versions)Table of ContentsExciting BeginningsPower of 3Topi
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: WRITING | PARAGRAPH WRITING | NARRATIVE | OPINION | INFORMATIVE | 3RD
Parts of Speech Anchor Charts Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, and More!
Looking for print and go parts of speech anchor charts for classroom display and student use? This product includes 14 different anchor charts covering all of the parts of speech. Anchor charts cover nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, interjections, and articles! Full-page versions as well as mini versions are included. The mini versions can be taped to students’ desks or be used in interactive notebooks. Color and black and white version are included as wel
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Grammar Anchor Chart BUNDLE Parts of Speech, Types of Sentences, & More!
Folktales Worksheets: Fairytales, Fables, Tall Tales, Legends, & Myths
Practice folktales and the different subgenres with these great printables! The subgenres explored are: fables, fairytales, tall tales, legends, and myths.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:Folktales Overview - handoutFolktales Subgenre Chart - handoutFolktales Subgenre Chart - worksheetFolktale Multiple Choice Quiz - assessmentFolktales I Know - worksheetFolktale Reflection - assessment/worksheetGreat for 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A LOT MORE!NOTE: This resource uses A
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Reading Guide: Parent's Handbook for Conferences Leveled Books English & Spanish
Parents love these guides to Reading Levels in ENGLISH and SPANISH. These are easy to read with sample pictures and explanation of the characteristics for each leveled book being sent home. What's Included:1. Guide with Fountas and Pinnell Reading Levels AA - Z in color and black and white in ENGLISH and SPANISH2. Guide with DRA Reading Levels A-1 - 70/80 in color and black and white in ENGLISH and SPANISH3. Guide with Reading Recovery Reading Levels 1 - 34 in color and black and white in ENGLIS
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K - 6th
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Reading Bag to Send Home Books and Parent Information
Sending home a bag of books (or reading bag) to be read at home is crucial to reading success. However, parents do not always know what to do with the books once they get home. To help carry over the skills I am teaching my students in the classroom – I created this packet for my parents. It has helped to ensure parents understand how to best read with and help their child.This packet has helped to have all of my reading handouts in one coherent place for my parents. There is so much about readi
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K - 2nd
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FLOWERS DRAWING GUIDE
IT'S SPRING EVERYDAY with flowers! This resource is a TWO page PDF to help students draw a variety of flowers, leaves and garden friends! Easy for all ages! Over 30 flower and leaf shapes to play with. Turn lines to shapes and shapes to flowers! Add onto the basics and keep on growing. Fill your page using black sharpie and print your OWN coloring sheets to use again and again, OR paint in with watercolors. Lots of options as always! This is perfect for live, virtual, hybrid or home school. Enjo
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Not Grade Specific
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39 Digital Moveable Tangram Puzzle Activities STEM Team Building Math
Have fun with your students while they solve these Tangram Puzzle Activities! This set of puzzles can be used in Google Slides or it can be downloaded and printed on paper. You choose! Great for developing critical thinking skills and team building activities!Great for distance learning!Included is a Google Slide version of the Following:39 Digital interactive Moveable Tangram Puzzles and their answers as well as a printable version. Your students will be able to move the tangrams into posit
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Grades:
2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Environmental Science Work Packet - Tragedy of the Commons
This 8 page workbook explores the theme of "The Tragedy of the Commons" within 6 different environmental topics. Each worksheet contains a brief reading, reflection questions and a critical thinking component. These worksheets can be used as stand alone resources to teach about The Tragedy of the Commons or as supplemental materials.PRODUCT PREVIEW ABOVE! Click Here For More Environmental Science ResourcesTopics Include:Page 1: The Tragedy of the Commons (General Introduction) Page 2: Overg
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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101 Wacky Wordies Puzzles | Brain Teasers | Word Problems | Critical Thinking
Wacky Wordies is an excellent CRITICAL THINKING and VOCABULARY BOOSTING GAME for 2024 students LOVE the world over. WACKY WORD PUZZLES can be used in ENGLISH as an ICEBREAKER, a CRITICAL THINKING test or a FUN ACTIVITY for students and teachers of all ages.We have bundled together with the web's most complete collection of Wacky Word challenges, and HERE'S WHAT YOU GET.⭐ 202 Beautifully presented Wacky Wordies PowerPoint Slides with questions and answers.⭐ A paper-based test of 101 Wacky Wordie
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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15 Mystery Puzzles - Brain Teasers - STEM Project - Team Building - GT
Have fun with your students while they solve these Mystery Puzzles! This set of puzzles is interactive in Google Slide or it can be downloaded and printed on paper. You choose! Great for developing critical thinking skills!Great for distance learning!Included is a PDF version and a Google Slide version of the Following:15 Digital interactive Mystery Puzzles and their answers. Your students will learn and have fun at the same time. This project can also be used as a center activity with an i
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Reading Level Guide for Parents - Bundle of Levels A - Z
Encourage reading every night by sending this guide home to parents throughout the school year. Parents want to help their students, but many don't know the things to say and ask their child throughout reading time! This handout serves as an outline of what some effective, higher - order prompts might look like. All of the prompts are based off my experience teaching reading skills and behaviors to students (and explaining these expectations to parents) and the Fountas & Pinnell Continuum of
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K - 5th
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3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions | 3rd Grade Busy Work Units
This comprehensive activities resource includes a variety of themed activities including nonfiction & fiction reading, poetry, reading response and writing.Download Preview FilePlease view the preview files for the individual resources prior to purchasing so there are no surprises. Please ensure that it is appropriate for your grade level prior to purchasing. These have been used for reading comprehension passages, class projects, emergency sub packets, etc. Packet RationaleAuthors write
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Weekly Brain Teasers to Improve Critical & Creative Thinking Skills
These weekly brain teasers are designed to help improve students’ critical and creative thinking skills. Use these weekly brain teasers
as morning work, early finisher activities, centers, homework, or as extra credit. Students of all learning styles will love this resource,
and their problem-solving abilities will improve as they learn to think more critically.
There are 36 weeks of brain teasers to be used all year long. There are four student pages included that give definitions and examp
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4th - 8th
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W&W Module 2 Notes - Grade 4
This product is meant to be used with your Wit and Wisdom Teacher's Edition to guide your students through the lessons in Grade 4 Module 2! These are notes I designed for my class and my students. They go well with the Teacher's Edition, but I did add in some things and omit others. These resources will take your students through the questions and writing activities for the entire second module. You will also not need to make copies of any of the handouts in the Student Workbook, because those s
Grades:
4th
Analyze & Interpret Experiment Data Lessons - Variables, Graphs, Analyze Results
Do your students adeptly analyze and interpret data from science experiments? It’s quite common for students to know how to conduct experiments, observe, and gather results, but also lack the data analysis skills to make meaning from their experiments. That problem is the inspiration behind this resource.STEM / NGSS Aligned Students are usually given the most experience with the first steps of the Scientific Method, but lack practice in the end stages. We often run out of steam or time performi
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Sight Words for Wonders Kindergarten
This resource is for teachers using the Wonders reading program for Kindergarten.Special Thanks to Jeanette Campbell, Fontana USD , for help in putting together the list of 100 words. The first 40 words were pulled by Jeanette from the Wonders curriculum and the other 60 words were pulled from a mixture of the Dolch lists and Fry's list. Thank you, Jeanette! Thank you, thank you, thank you! :)It includes all 100 Sight Words taught throughout the school year in ten colored lists of ten words each
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Grades:
PreK - K
BUNDLE! NO PREP Word Work (Aligned with 1st Grade 95% Scope)
NO PREP Word Work for patterns that align with Grade 1 95% Core Phonics Program scope.Simple, engaging, easy to prep word work that can be given as homework or independent work packets! Students will practice identifying, sorting, and reading pattern words and contrast words.Please look at each separate product to see what activities are included with each set. If you have any activities you love or activity suggestions, please leave feedback!! I want this resource to be as helpful as possible!
Grades:
K - 3rd
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