Here are 7 handouts to reinforce the common core standard of "Describing Characters - 3.RL.3". These resources can be used for practically anything (guided instruction, literacy centers, seat work, homework, assessments). This resource is also included in some of my Harcourt reading units, so please do not purchase again if you have purchased many of my Harcourt units. Common Core Standards: Grade 3: RL.3 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.This license is the most restrictive of our six main licenses, only allowing others to download your works and share them with others as long as they credit you, but they can’t change them in any way or use them commercially.
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Looking to supplement an assessment or classroom activity with an interesting and challenging expository reading and experiment? Look no further! This experiment on deep water characteristics is an outstanding resource for grades 7-12, and beyond. Written in a highly informative and creative manner,...
**These worksheets are included in my complete Narrative Writing Worksheet Pack** Narrative Writing - Marking Assessment Rubrics Includes three marking rubrics to assess students when writing a narrative text. Rubrics include: A peer assessment marking rubric. A self assessment marking rubric. A teacher assessment marking rubric. This resource includes a digital (Google Slides) version. See the end page of the resource for the details and the link to access the digital version. ________________________________________ For more writing resources, click the links below: Explanation Text Writing - Teaching PowerPoint Presentation Procedural Writing - Teaching PowerPoint Presentation Persuasive Writing Worksheet Pack Google Slides Persuasive Writing Worksheet Pack - No Prep Lesson Ideas Information Report Assessment Task - Plan a Holiday Complex Sentence Workbook - Grammar and Parts of Speech Grammar Worksheet Pack Poetry - Teaching PowerPoint Presentation Recount Writing - Teaching PowerPoint Presentation Persuasive Writing - Teaching PowerPoint Presentation ________________________________________ For more narrative resources, click the links below: Narrative and Persuasive Worksheet Bundle Writing Warm Up Activity - Vocabulary Practice Writing Warm Up Activity - Sentence Practice Figurative and Descriptive Language - Narrative Writing Worksheets Finish the Story - Narrative Writing Worksheets Set The Scene - Narrative Writing Worksheets Make It Interesting with Adjectives and Adverbs - Narrative Writing Worksheets Narrative Writing - Paragraph Jumble Up Create a Problem - Narrative Writing Worksheets Character Development - Narrative Writing Worksheets ________________________________________ Follow Me Click the green star at the top of my page to be the first to receive updates about new products and discounts. ________________________________________ Feedback Please help me to improve my products by leaving valuable feedback. Simply click the 'Provide Feedback' button on your purchases page and leave a rating and a comment. You will also gain credits to use for further purchases. ________________________________________ Copyright Information This product is not for commercial use, individual use only. If you plan to share this product with others, please purchase extra licenses at the 50% discounted rate. The fonts used in my resources are from: Babbling Abby and Kimberly Geswein Fonts The clip art used in my resources is from: Krista Wallden Creative Clips and Whimsy Clips ________________________________________ writing | narrative | creative | worksheet | classroom | warm up | features | text | homework | descriptive language | primary school | learning | sentence | no prep | printable | teacher | education | learning tool | elementary school | homeschooling | homeschool
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Well, today was the first official day back for teachers in my district. Our students return this Wednesday so I guess it's a good thing that I can FINALLY say that my classroom is in order and LOOKS like a real classroom again! It's taken so much longer than I had anticipated and it seemed like each time I completed a task that two more popped up. Now that all of the setting up is done, I am so excited to share the finished product with you. One of the biggest projects to undertake was creating my Wall of Fame in my classroom. I am so excited with how it turned out. This is one of the few times that something looks exactly like I pictured it in my mind. I designed the banner using Keynote on my Macbook and then had it made on Vistaprint. I bought chevron ribbon from Hobby Lobby and decorated the clothespins myself. There is glitter EVERYWHERE! It looks amazing and I can't wait to start displaying student work here! I ran out of glue so I used spray adhesive instead....I am still finding glitter in my kitchen! I cut the ribbon different lengths so that I wouldn't run out. My mom was nice enough to tie the bows for me. I used a glue gun to attach the glitter clothespins to the ribbons. A finished ribbon! It turned out exactly like I pictured it. I am so EXCITED! After completing the Wall of Fame, I started to create some extra bulletin board space in my classroom and hallway using Azure Blue paper and multi-colored chevron duct tape. It is the cheapest and easiest way to create new display space in your classroom. All I did was staple the paper to the wall and podium and then outline the paper using the duct tape. Trying to brighten up my hallway. I'm going to use this bulletin board to display my hallway expectations. This is the front of my podium. Another important area of my classroom is my self-assessment table. I do not pick up papers at the end of my class. Instead I have students self-assess their learning from that class period and turn in their work in designated baskets. I use a ranking system of Novice, Apprentice, Practitioner, and Expert in my classroom. It is probably one of my favorite things that I instituted in my classroom last year. I worked over the summer to revamp my system and decided to upload the finished product to my store. Click here to check out this amazing self-assessment system for your students! After finishing the self-assessment table, it was time to set up and decorate the back walls of my classroom. I call this space my Wall of Wisdom. Usually the Wall of Wisdom only contains posters that I have bought from our local school store, but this year thanks to Vistaprint I was able to create one of my own. A few of my favorite pieces of advice to share with my students. This is the banner that I designed. I also got this design in business card size so that I can staple it inside each of my student's agenda. Next was getting my teacher space organized. Trying to organize my things and space was a very long and tiring process. It's crazy to think of the things that you accumulate in just a year. I used pink chevron fabric from Hobby Lobby to create a table skirt that went around my desk and side table. I love it! After getting this attached to my desk and table, it was on to getting rid of the clutter and going into super organized mode. Before the de-cluttering process :( After the de-cluttering process :) I don't know what I would do without my teacher toolbox and calendar from School Aids! This just might be the most organized this bookshelf has ever been...I'm hoping it stays this way. I also repurposed an old teacher toolbox and updated it to match the theme of my big toolbox. This toolbox will contain classroom management rewards like my student punch cards, stickers, student shout outs and more.If you want punch cards for your students, click here to check them out! Here's a sample of my positive behavior punch cards! This thing needs a little excitement added! Much, much BETTER! The final beast I had to tackle in my classroom was my office. It sometimes reminds me of Ariel's cave from The Little Mermaid because there is no telling what you will find in there...especially as the year progresses. Seriously, it was so bad that I didn't even take a before picture! At least you get to see the finished, amazingly organized office! :) I moved my filing cabinet into my office because it was just taking up space in my classroom. You can actually see the top of the desk :) If you look real hard, you can see that my shelves slightly resemble a shelf in Walmart...I may have gone a little overboard :) Here are just a few more peeks to see from around my classroom. I created this memo board to display computer expectations in my classroom. This is a perfect example of my OCD. My construction paper is sorted and labeled by color. A poster that I created on Vistaprint that I will be using on the first day of school Seriously the best way to display learning targets. It makes so much sense for the kids. Thanks Pinterest! :) Another way to promote positivity in my classroom by allowing the students to give each other shout outs. You can buy this product in my store if you click here! I won these books as part of a grant from First Book. I have enough copies to give each of my students! Last, but not least I have to show you the awesome Common Core planning product that I bought from Study All Knight. She has this flip chart available for all ELA grade levels. You should go check it out! I hope y'all like the finished product as much as I do. Like I said earlier, it was a very long process and I wanted to give up so many times, but I am so glad that I pushed through. Now the real test begins. I'm really hoping that once school begins in two days that I can continue blogging regularly and sharing what happens in my classroom.
My favorite teaching units are my research and rhetorical analysis unit. I love teaching rhetorical analysis and assigning students a rhetorical analysis PAPA square. Read on to learn more about the rhetorical analysis PAPA square activity and to sign up to receive your own free copy! I love providing my students with the knowledge and resources they need to critically read and analyze text, know why it is powerful, and understand how the author crafted it. I feel that truly understanding the language and the text, primarily through rhetorical analysis, is something that makes all of my students critical thinkers.
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For too many art teachers, assessment remains a difficult concept. It’s tough to know what’s going to work, how it can be implemented, and how it can be incorporated to actually help improve teaching. In this episode, Tim takes on some of these concerns and shares his ideas on making assessment valuable. Heather Crocket, the […]
Looking to supplement an assessment or classroom activity with an interesting and challenging expository reading? Look no further! This reading & experiment involving fruit flies and butterflies is an outstanding resource for grades 7-12, and beyond. Written in a highly informative and creative ...
Here are 22 fun and engaging handouts to use while teaching students how to compare & contrast. These handouts can be used for practically anything; whole or small group instruction, literacy centers, independent work, assessments and/or homework. For personal classroom use only. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.This license is the most restrictive of our six main licenses, only allowing others to download your works and share them with others as long as they credit you, but they can’t change them in any way or use them commercially. Please do not purchase this if you have bought several of my Harcourt or Journeys units because these handouts are also included in some of those units. Thanks, Jamie Jacobs https://www.facebook.com/jamiejacobsteachingresources
Little 1st grade Social Studies Thinkers Curriculum is a complete First Grade social studies curriculum with lessons specifically for primary kids. It's content-focused, user-friendly, and contains EVERYTHING you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your students. NO SUPPLEMENTING.
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Included in this pack are 10 different activities and assessments that go along with the book A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon. These activities can be used as whole group lessons, small group work, partner work, homework, or assessment grades. Skills covered are: cause and effect, vocabulary, creative writing, character traits, sequencing, contractions, nouns, and a comprehension assessment. 22 pages (including answer keys!)
About three years ago, I completely overhauled my homework system. I switched to a system of a single weekly review assignment, rather ...
Fluency is one of the foundations of a solid reading program. All of my students have fluency goals - most of which are met during guided reading groups or when reading independently - but some of the students do need more fluency practice. There are several iPad apps and activities for fluency practice that I recommend. Organizing the iPads for fluency practice First you will want to figure out how your students will be using the iPad apps and activities for fluency practice in your classroom. I would assign my students specific fluency activities that they needed to accomplish each
Immerse your students in the captivating world of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing with our vibrant collection of post-reading creative tasks. Offering 9 dynamic options, these activities transcend the conventional, allowing students to explore the play's themes, characters, and setting in depth. Tailor tasks to accommodate diverse abilities, fostering both individual and collaborative work tailored to your student's preferences. Perfect for team projects, substitute teacher lessons, end-of-unit assessments, or homework tasks, these creative tasks are designed to enhance student engagement and deepen comprehension. Watch as your students become fully immersed in the narrative of Much Ado About Nothing, presenting their unique interpretations to the class with enthusiasm and creativity. Students can select from a variety of tasks, including: ★ Creating a TikTok review ★ Writing a podcast script ★ Create a graphic novel ★ Create a movie soundtrack ★ Create a playscript for a 5-minute version of the play ★ Create mood boards for characters and the setting ★ Write a news article about the events of the play ★ Create Instagram grids for different characters Don't miss out on this opportunity to enrich your ELA or literature classroom and inspire your students' creativity with our Much Ado About Nothing Post-Reading Creative Tasks. If you are looking for more Much Ado About Nothing resources, then check out: ★ Much Ado About Nothing Word Search ★ Much Ado About Nothing Roll the Dice Discussion Board If you are looking for more resources for the texts you teach, then check out: ★ Of Mice and Men Creative Writing Bundle ★ Lord of the Flies Activities Bundle ★ Macbeth Creative Writing Bundle ★ The Masque of the Red Death Growing Activities Bundle Thank you so much for checking out this product! If you want to show your support and stay up to date with my latest resources, you should: ♡ Follow my TPT store ♡ Follow me on Pinterest ♡ Leave a review if you loved your new resources!
Good teachers are always looking for opportunities to reflect and improve, and parent feedback is a huge help! I send these home during the last couple of weeks of the school year, and they help me get a feel for what things I might want to keep or change for the following year. If you would pre...
Here are 7 handouts to practice identifying naming and telling parts of a sentence. You can use these for whole or small group instruction, literacy centers, homework, or assessments. For personal classroom use only. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivat...
Are you on Spring Break or are you back at it today?? You may remember this lil freebie from my post last year. But in case you didn't grab it then, it's available to you on my blog today. Hop over and grab it! Hope you and your kiddos enjoy!
Are you curious to learn more about your personality style? Look no further than the Personality Styles Assessment Worksheet! This helpful tool is perfect for individuals who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and their unique traits. With clear and concise questions, this worksheet will guide you in identifying your strengths, weaknesses, and overall personality type. Whether you are a student, professional, or simply someone seeking personal growth, this assessment worksheet is an excellent resource to help you dive into the fascinating world of personality styles.
This "Find and Color Alphabet Activity worksheet" will improve your pre-reader's alphabet recognition, Color recognition, & fine motor skills
Fluency is an important components of reading, yet it is often neglected. What type of activities could I plan that were NOT teacher directed? To improve fluency, students need to read over and over which takes time. Time is in short supply for most teachers. Some parents listen to their children read at home, but not ALL. How could I fix this problem to ensure ALL of my students were getting enough practice? The answer was partner fluency checks. You can try a free partner fluency check. Teachers who downloaded the file above asked if I had more activities like the ones in the file. I recently made a Kindergarten-1st grade Fluency Check file and a 2nd-3rd grade Fluency Check file. Color Code the fluency cards by reading levels so you can quickly see the difference without looking at the bottom of the card. Punch a hole and put the cards on a ring for easy storage. The reading passages come in two formats - fluency cards and comprehension printables. More formats means more times reading the same passage which improves fluency. There are also comprehension signs. Punch a hole and put the signs on a ring. Use them to ask questions after a read aloud or with your small group. Comprehension signs are perfect for quick checks after a read aloud. Put the comprehension signs on a ring. Keep the ring where you read to your class. Set up a literacy center using the signs and comprehension passages. This is a quick center to set up. Reading the passages in different formats will improve students' fluency. Partner fluency checks and literacy centers are NOT teacher directed activities. Perfect fluency activities for busy teachers! I currently have the following Fluency Check files available: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Fluency Check Fluency and Comprehension Passages Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Christmas themed passages Bundle - Volume 1 & 2 2nd and 3rd Grade Fluency Check Fluency and Comprehension Passages Volume 1 Volume 2 Sources to make my blog post graphics can be found HERE. Click HERE to read my blog's disclosure statement.
Teaching story elements of character and setting to kindergarten and first grade can be challenging. These worksheets, activities, and pocket chart sorting cards will bring learning of these story elements to a new level and can be used with any book or lesson. The printable pages included are per...
Knowing how to help a failing student can be challenging. Here are 9 ideas of what you can do to make a difference.
Hey everyone! I hope you had a great holiday and if you’re like me you’re definitely enjoying your time off school. Yes I love and miss the kiddos and have seen some updates about them on FB but I’ve really enjoyed no alarms, comfy clothes, Netflix, organizing my home, and staying up late. The joys ... Read More about Read and Recall Freebie Update!
In five easy steps, let me walk you through and demonstrate how easy it is to create a digital poetry choice board. I even have a free template for you to download and get started!
Using strategies to make thinking visible can be incredibly powerful. Their power, however, hinges almost entirely on how willing teachers are to learn about their students. Far too often, I see vi…
