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Peer Revision Checklist for Narrative Writing
I hope this resource will save your sanity like it's saved mine!Despite my constant reiteration and lessons on revising/editing, I still had numerous students submitting writing to me that needed a lot more revision. So, I started having my students revise each other's work, and it's been a huge game changer. I created this Peer Revision Checklist as a guide for students to use when they read through their partner's work. There's something about another set of eyes on the writing that eliminates
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Hyperbole: A Long List of examples
This document is packed full of examples of hyperbole. Give this to students for an introductory lesson to hyperbole. Use it for a study guide, or have students write their own sentences with hyperbole using the list of examples for ideas. Definition of hyperbole is included at the top of page.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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A+ WORDS - Transition, Overused, and Tired Words Writing Resource
This 2-page resource for using words in writing contains ideas for "upgrading" a student's writing using PRECISE (CCSS) language. Use it as a handout, poster, or display it on your Smartboard. This resource gives students a reminder that there are options for improving their writing.
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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Sensory Word Foldable Freebie
This sensory word foldable can be used in multiple situations. My first purpose was to use it for descriptive writing. Students can keep track of wonderful sensory words that they come across in their reading or in other students' writing on their foldable for use in their own writing. This foldable has vivid colorful pictures to match each of the five senses but also comes with a blackline version to save ink. There are also instructions for making the foldable. This set complements my Tha
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Treasures: (3rd Grade) First Day Jitters Activity Booklet
This is a supplemental booklet to accompany the story, "First Day Jitters" in the 3rd Grade Treasures program (Unit One). It includes a daily writing journal, vocabulary support, comprehension organizers, fluency passage, bar graph, and a social studies activity.
Created by Nancy Springer
Grades:
3rd
Editing and Revising - Think ARMS and CUPS!
You know that blank look you get when you tell a student to revise their work? This INB insert has been really helpful in directing students to self-edit and revise.
EDITING VS. REVISING
*This Interactive Notebook reference page details the differences between each activity in student-friendly language.
*It provides easy to understand steps to follow to improve writing.
*Can also be used as a writing process checklist for students.
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Free Movie Guide made for Onward | Questions | Worksheet | Google (PG - 2020)
This Onward Free Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2020) challenges students to learn life lessons about believing in oneself and the importance of family bonds. Explore how the director makes it abundantly clear how different Ian and Barley are, and what event caused them to go down different paths in life. Determine why Ian decided to let Barley spend the few moments they had with their father and what lesson he learned from his experience throughout the movie.Check the preview file fo
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Movie companion video for "Emperor's new groove"
This is a Disney movie great for Middle and High school leadership, peer counseling, and social skills or team building classes. My students loved it!! Students will have to pay attention the entire movie to discover the answers.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Poetry and Figurative Language Vocabulary & Notes PRINTABLE
*This is a simple, printable resource to pair with a Poetry Unit or figurative language study. Easily guides students through key terms and definitions they need to know! :)BONUS: Click HERE to access the free Quizlet vocab list with games that follows this student notes page! ******************************************************************************************For a larger, more in depth unit including this product, click here.****************************************************************
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Trolls World Tour Free Movie Guide | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG - 2020)
Trolls World Tour Free Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2020) explores the concepts of diversity, friendship, and musical genres. Evaluate Poppy's eternal trust and whether or not it is a strength or a weakness. Compare and contrast Poppy and Barb's plans for the trolls. Challenge students to research musical genres and create a graphic organizer to show their relationships to one another.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable
Grades:
4th - 8th
63 Conclusion Starters for Essay Writing
Me and my students did a internet scavenger hunt for starters. This list is compiled to help students when writing. Most times their hardest part is getting started. These are conclusion starter to help them start a conclusion sentence or conclusion paragraph. Look for Introduction starters in my store
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mini-Assessment for CogAT Form 7 - Kindergarten (Level 5/6) 1st Grade (Level 7)
The CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) is a reasoning and problem-solving exam that is used to qualify Kindergarten through 12th grade students for gifted and talented programs. The test is comprised of a verbal battery, quantitative battery, as well as a nonverbal battery. Each battery is further broken down into three distinct subtests that focus on a specific area of the student’s cognition.This free mini-assessment gives a good starting point for teachers to help determine if a child is ready
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PreK - 1st
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The Great Gatsby Chapter 1: Close Reading Organizer & Reading Check Quiz
These pages include varied tasks to engage students in a close reading of chapter 1 in The Great Gatsby. Graphic organizers provide prompts with quotes, questions and topics to aid comprehension, guide analysis, and assess learning. A detailed sample answer key is also provided for the entire activity.Targeted skills: · Identify and analyze characters · Understand the influence of the setting · Follow the sequence of events· Analyze language devices· Identify and analyze symbolism · Identify de
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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How to Format a MLA paper
This activity walks students through step by step instructions on how to set up a paper in MLA format. The paper itself it set up as an MLA paper, so the students can see how one should look once they have all elements set up correctly.
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Hot Dog Coding Game
A printable coding game designed for kids in Grade k - 6 to learn the thinking process for computer coding, and gain fundamental thinking skills necessary for programming or computer coding.
Perfect activity for Hour of Code. A good activity for Math Center, Science Center, or any STEM related classroom.
A nice off-screen activity for kids to learn coding.
For more information and detailed activity guide, please visit http://igamemom.com/5-crucial-computer-coding-skills-teach-kids-at-home/
Grades:
K - 5th
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Mindfulness Coloring Pages For Kids & Teens - Printable Mandala Coloring Sheets
Mindfulness Affirmations Coloring Sheets - Printable Mandala Coloring Pages (7 total) - Bring some tranquility into your classroom this year with this collection of 7 printable coloring sheets. This is a wonderful activity to help kids with stress management. Each printable coloring page includes a mandala and a mindfulness affirmation to meditate on as a way to inspire a growth mindset, acceptance and calm.These also make for great posters to decorate your elementary classroom bulletin boards a
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Grades:
PreK - 8th
Figurative Language Bookmark FREEBIE
These are great for the kids to use when they are reading to identify which figurative language they are reading or they are a great cheat sheet to use when writing.
You can print in color or black/white to save ink. Let the kids color their own.
I would recommend printing on card stock and then laminating. Use a hole punch to cut out the hole, add a ribbon or yarn to decorate. =)
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Grades:
1st - 8th
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Figurative Language Student Booklet
This is a student-friendly book about figurative language that can be used as a reference all year. It is student created with a space to illustrate each figure of speech. Included are: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and idiom. My students keep it in their writing folders and use it often. I promise you will love this book!
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Writing an Awesome Introduction
Students often struggle when learning how to "catch their readers' attention." This anchor chart will help them to develop and use strategies to grasp attention and maintain it in all genres of writing: narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasion (argument). This is one anchor chart you will leave up ALL YEAR!
Students could also glue a copy of this product directly into their interactive writing notebooks for future use.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Spelling Dictionary BOOKLET!
Use this spelling dictionary as a resource for your students to keep their spelling words alphabetically. This spelling dictionary is as a great way to naturally teach spelling during writing instruction. It's great for students to keep in their possession to gain responsibility and take ownership of their learning. Also great supplement to use in conjunction with your classroom spelling lists AND word wall as well!Like this product? Want to see more? FOLLOW my store and check out my website to
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Grades:
K - 6th
FREE Fathers Day Movie Guide (snacks + activities included)
Father's Day Movie Guide DescriptionWelcome to our Father's Day Movie Guide! This curated selection of films highlights the profound impact fathers can have on their families, as well as the noticeable void when they are absent. Through various narratives and genres, these movies explore the different ways fathers shape our lives, offering rich themes for discussion and reflection.Please note that some films in this guide contain mature content. We recommend using a reliable movie review website
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Writing Process Cycle: Revising and Editing - ARMS & COPS
This preview resource is part of the Writing Process Cycle series where we teach students to revise and edit their writing before publishing.A simple and catchy mnemonic, ARMS and COPS, to help students remember the elements they can employ to improve their work:ARMSAddRemoveMoveSubstituteCOPSCapitalisation / CapitalizationOverall lookPunctuationSpellingLook out for the accompanying lesson plan and teaching PowerPoint slides in the paid version of this resource.Based on the Singapore English Lan
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Not Grade Specific
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The Outsiders - A Framework for Analysis (four purposes)
This is a novel-specific study guide for The Outsiders - in two copies (one as the original guide, and the second as a framework with blank lines). Crafted to resemble study guides like Cliffs - BUT with a younger audience in mind, it includes some storyline basics like characters and themes, but also includes some tidbits of and behind the novel that teens may not otherwise know (like what the "wrong side of the tracks" means, the scandal behind why the author used her initials and other era-s
Grades:
8th - 10th
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CCSS:
Comprehensive Guide for All Written Correspondence Needs
In today's fast-paced world, effective communication skills are more important than ever. Whether you're a professional looking to advance in your career, a student aiming to excel in academics, or simply someone who wants to improve their interactions with others, mastering all aspects of written correspondence is essential.This comprehensive guide is designed to help you enhance yourcommunication abilities across various platforms and scenarios.From crafting impactful emails and messages that
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Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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