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Mock Trial - Elementary School

By The Calmish Teacher

For an entire year, I searched for the perfect mock trial for elementary school students until I created this one. This resource can go alongside any book. Possible mock trial cases for elementary school students include - 3 Little Pigs, Harry

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.6

$7.00

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Email Etiquette Lesson (& How to Write an Email)

By The Calmish Teacher

During digital learning, many teachers became aware that our students don't know how to properly write an email. This resource includes email etiquette lesson to set your students up for success long term.Lesson Included:-Parts of an

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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RACE & RAPS Writing Strategy - Text Dependent Writing

By The Calmish Teacher

Text based prompts and citing text evidence are fundamental skills for grades 3-5. The RACE strategy will help your students construct meaningful and valuable responses to prepare for state testing and master text based questions. This bundle

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (7.09 MB)

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Positive Affirmation Cards for Teachers (Teacher Self-Care)

By The Calmish Teacher

Positive affirmations are an incredible way to increase self-esteem and motivation in the classroom. Use these positive affirmation cards to start your day off positively or use them as encouraging notes for your coworkers. Each card contains one

Subjects:

School Counseling, School Psychology, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (37.77 MB)

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The Best Part of Me Writing Activity (W/ Digital Version)

By The Calmish Teacher

This resource was created as an upper elementary writing activity to go along with the book The Best Part of Me. This project was an incredible way to uplift your students and promote positivity in the classroom. This also includes a digital version

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (5.75 MB)

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Revising and Editing Lesson & Practice

By The Calmish Teacher

Are you looking for revising and editing lesson plans?This digital resource includes a mini-lesson on editing and revising, the key differences, and how to apply it.This resource also includes revising and editing practice. Afterwards, students can

Subjects:

Grammar, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$3.25

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Narrative Writing Anchor Charts (Narrative Posters & Student Notebook Sheets)

By The Calmish Teacher

Whenever I introduce a mini-lesson or narrative writing skill, I often make anchor charts with my class. However, I wanted clean reading anchor charts that students could reference throughout the year. In this resource, I included various writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

W.5.2c, W.5.3, W.5.3a, W.5.3b, W.5.3c, W.5.3d, W.5.3e, W.5.10, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (11.80 MB)

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Text Based Evidence Reading Passages - Winter (Print & Digital)

By The Calmish Teacher

NOW INCLUDES DIGITAL VERSION FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM & DISTANCE LEARNINGReading passages and citing text evidence are fundamental skills for grades 3-5. These short reading passages are perfect for helping your students construct meaningful and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.9

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (55.44 MB)

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Text Based Evidence Bundle (Reading Passages - Google Classroom Ready)

By The Calmish Teacher

Reading passages and citing text evidence are fundamental skills for grades 3-5. This bundle includes short reading passages to help your students construct meaningful and valuable responses to prepare for state testing and master text based

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4

$22.00

$18.00

Bundle

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Simile & Metaphor Mini-Lesson & Practice

By The Calmish Teacher

Use this simile & metaphor mini-lesson & activities during your ELA block, literacy centers, or test review. This Google Slide introduces similes & metaphors and allows for adequate practice while hitting different levels of Blooms

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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3 Branches of Government Activities

By The Calmish Teacher

Make social studies fun while teaching the 3 Branches of Government. This resource is ideal for social studies grades 3-5 and includes lesson plans, activities, and graphic organizers. In this PDF you will receive:*4 reading passages (1 for each

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (19.30 MB)

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Sticky Notes for Reading Comprehension

By The Calmish Teacher

Using post it notes for reading comprehension makes learning fun and more interactive! Using these sticky notes are students will be responding to what they read, checking for comprehension, and thinking critically. This allows you to save paper

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (9.26 MB)

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Student Vision Board Activity (Goal Setting)

By The Calmish Teacher

As the school year resumes after the new year, teachers are often looking for activities for students to record their New Year's Resolutions. However, I think it's important for students to record their goals ALL year and be aware of the necessary

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal, The New Year

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (2.84 MB)

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Informational Writing Anchor Charts (& Student Notebook Sheets)

By The Calmish Teacher

All of my writing mini-lessons or informational writing lessons begin with an anchor chart.However, I wanted clean reading anchor charts that students could reference throughout the year. In this resource, I included various writing posters /

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Interactive Notebooks

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (16.02 MB)

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Positive Affirmations Posters - Watercolor

By The Calmish Teacher

Decorate your classroom with inspiring words and positive affirmations. This resource includes multiple size posters for bulletin boards, picture frames, or to place inside a student’s desk.The goal of these motivational posters is to make our

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, School Counseling, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (199.83 MB)

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Text Based Evidence Reading Passages - Fall (Also Includes Digital Version)

By The Calmish Teacher

NOW INCLUDES DIGITAL VERSION PERFECT FOR DISTANCE LEARNING (Through Google Slides)Do your students need citing text evidence practice? Text based evidence writing prompts are a fundamental part of most reading and writing curriculums.This resource

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.3

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (60.42 MB)

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Levels of Understanding Posters & Desk Tags

By The Calmish Teacher

This resource was created as a way to check for understanding in your classroom. This resource includes 3 types of posters and desk tags (perfectly sized for Target's Dollar Spot Square Adhesive Pockets).This resource includes: -Watercolor

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, For All Subjects

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Assessment, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (39.51 MB)

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Student Gift Tags & Thank you Notes

By The Calmish Teacher

A Two in one resource! This produce includes creative gift tags for teacher appreciation gifts, end of the year gifts, and holiday gifts for students and teachers. Many of these gift tags and cards may also be used outside of the classroom for

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal, End of Year

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (47.00 MB)

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Literacy Anchor Charts Bundle

By The Calmish Teacher

Buy 4 Get 1 FreeWhenever I introduce a new reading skill or writing mini-lesson, I often make anchor charts with my class. However, I wanted clean reading anchor charts and simple writing anchor charts that students could reference throughout the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Posters, Interactive Notebooks

$21.00

$17.00

Bundle

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Text Based Evidence Reading Passages - Summer (Print & Digital)

By The Calmish Teacher

NOW INCLUDES DIGITAL VERSION FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM & DISTANCE LEARNINGText based evidence reading passages are important skills for most classrooms. These high interest reading passages are perfect for helping your students practice citing text

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.9

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (51.63 MB)

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Science, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Study Skills, Library Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, School Psychology, End of Year, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning