Less than $5 English Language Arts Scaffolded Notes (by date, oldest first)

An easy to read format to get your students writing!

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Sentence stems and frames are invaluable tools for English Language Learners (ELLs), providing the support they need to structure their thoughts and express ideas more confidently. T_his resource is designed with ELLs in mind_, offering content in both Spanish and English to enhance comprehension and language development. It's differentiated to meet the needs of learners at different proficiency levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—helping them express themselves effectively.

Included are 35 editable pages, organized into 23 specific ELAR areas:

• Compare & Contrast
• Opinion
• Cause & Effect
• Discussing Thoughts
• Comprehension
• Retelling
• Using Text Evidence
• Making Connections
• Discussing a Character
• Elements of Literature
• Discussing What I Know
• Inferencing
• Asking Questions
• Theme
• Point of View
• Text Structure
• Summarizing
• Author’s Purpose
• Figurative Language
• Drawing Conclusions
• Character Development
• Vocabulary in Context
• Synthesizing Information

Three fiction stories your students will love! All three have a twist at the ending they will never guess. The Necklace, Story of an Hour, & The Last Leaf

Included in this file are:

• Abridged versions of all three stories for beginning readers
• Unabridged versions to challenge strong readers
• 10 questions per passage
• Questions that rise in rigor and complexity

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Struggling with helping students track their progress as required by Marzano evaluations? Look no further! Introducing the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards 4th Grade Reading Scales, a comprehensive resource designed to meet the needs of tracking student progress and ensuring students understand their learning journey. These scales break down the I can statements for each reading standard. I've been using this resource format for 9 years and it has been a hit every time. I would love for you to have the same results in your own classroom.

**This Resource is for ONLY for FL B.E.S.T ELA Standards at this time**

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Learning Scales:

  ✨Version 1: Includes academic vocabulary filled out with definitions to ensure students
  understand key terms.

  ✨Version 2: Provides vocabulary words with space for students to fill in definitions, promoting
  active learning.

  ✨Version 3: Contains vocabulary words only, no definitions, ideal for quick reference and review.

  ✨Version 4: A simplified version with blank vocabulary words and extra directions removed, perfect for students who need less guidance.

• Reflection Sheets:

  ✅With and Without Clipart: Options to engage different types of learners.
  ✅Before and After Reflection: Half-and-half reflections for students to track their progress
  before and after the unit on one sheet.
  ✅In-Depth Reflection: Full-size reflection sheets for detailed student responses.

• Learning Scales Editable Copy: Only allows customization of learning scales and targets to fit specific classroom needs. Teachers can add or modify text for academic vocabulary.

• Versatile Usage: Printable at 80-90% to fit inside spiral or composition notebooks. Also available as a digital upload for platforms like Canvas.

How to Use This Resource:

• Tracking Student Progress: Aligns with Marzano’s requirements for tracking student progress, making it easy to show evidence during evaluations and observations.
• Student Understanding: Helps students understand their learning journey and set realistic goals. Level 3 is the end goal, representing grade-level understanding, while Level 4 indicates above-grade-level mastery.
• Interactive Learning: Encourages students to actively engage with the standards, reflecting on their progress and understanding.

Standards Included:

• ELA.4.R.1.1: Explain how setting, events, conflict, and character development contribute to the plot.
• ELA.4.R.1.2: Explain a stated or implied theme and its development.
• ELA.4.R.1.3: Identify the narrator’s point of view and explain the difference between narrator and character perspectives.
• ELA.4.R.1.4: Explain how rhyme and structure create meaning in a poem.
• ELA.4.R.2.1: Explain how text features contribute to meaning and identify text structures of problem/solution, sequence, and description.
• ELA.4.R.2.2: Explain how relevant details support the central idea.
• ELA.4.R.2.3: Explain an author’s perspective toward a topic.
• ELA.4.R.2.4: Explain an author’s claim and the reasons and evidence used to support it.
• ELA.4.R.3.1: Explain how figurative language contributes to meaning in texts.
• ELA.4.R.3.2: Summarize a text to enhance comprehension.
• ELA.4.R.3.3: Compare and contrast accounts of the same event using primary and/or secondary sources.

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Stay tuned for foundational skills and writing resources coming soon! Follow my store to stay up to date with new B.E.S.T. standards-aligned resources.

This resource is not just about meeting requirements but truly helping students understand and take ownership of their learning journey. With these tools, you can effectively track progress and ensure your students are on the path to success. Don't miss out on this essential classroom resource!

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Are you looking for a way to incorporate literacy skills into your social studies curriculum? Look no further! This no prep scaffolded compare and contrast essay will do the job!

Included is a brainstorming section that students can complete using ...

1. Their notes taken in class

2. YouTube videos on the Palaeolithic and Neolithic Stone Age (shown to the class)

3. Independent research on a computer

When the brainstorming section is completed, students will transfer their ideas into the essay outline.

Have students type their final copy. Editing and peer review can take place at this point.

The result will be a well constructed compare and contrast essay on the Stone Age that students can be proud of.

Font credit to My Creative Land "Dreaming Outloud Regular PRO"

Teaching poetry using the TPCASTT strategy? Take your students through the process of poetry analysis using notes over TPCASTT and a poem to practice (Robert Frost's Road Not Taken)

Product includes leveled versions:

• Guided Resources

-Cloze Notes

-Guided Poem with TPCASTT Prompts

• Unstructured Resources

-Open Notes (Students write it all themselves.)

-Unguided Poem (No TPCASTT Prompts)

• Two Short Answer Response Questions

Studies have shown that when accountable talk is used in the classroom, students not only gain a deeper grasp of the material but also experience a greater sense of community. Additionally, this approach provides them with a chance to value and understand the diverse backgrounds, experiences, knowledge, and beliefs of their classmates.

Here are the phrases listed on the desk cards:
"I agree with you because..."

"I disagree with you because..."

"Why do you think that?"

"I do not understand. Can you explain?"

"I know my answer is right because..."

"I solved this problem by..."

"Another way to solve this problem is...”

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End your school year on a high note with this Passion Project, designed specifically for high school students. This engaging mini-unit allows students to explore and share their passions while developing essential writing and presentation skills. With detailed instructions, comprehensive rubrics, and intuitive graphic organizers, this unit is the perfect way to foster creativity and collaboration as the school year concludes.

Key Features:

Passion-Fueled Essay Writing: Students are tasked with writing an essay about a topic they are passionate about. This open-ended approach encourages them to explore their interests and express their thoughts in a structured format, fostering enthusiasm for writing. Added bonus: The topic is relevant to them!

Short Presentation Creation: After completing their essays, students create a short presentation to share their passion with the class. This presentation element cultivates public speaking skills and boosts confidence in a supportive environment.

Detailed Instructions: This mini-unit includes step-by-step instructions for both the essay and presentation, providing a clear framework for students to follow.

Rubrics for Assessment: Assess student work with comprehensive rubrics designed for both the essay and presentation. These rubrics offer clear criteria for grading, ensuring consistency and fairness in assessment. The rubrics are aligned with Common Core Standards.

Graphic Organizers for Essay Planning: Graphic organizers are provided to help students brainstorm and structure their essay and presentation. These tools assist in organizing thoughts, developing outlines, and refining ideas, leading to well-structured and coherent essays.

Why Choose Our "Passion Project" Unit?

• Encourages Creativity and Exploration: Give students the opportunity to explore and share their passions, fostering a sense of ownership and enthusiasm for learning.

• Develops Writing and Presentation Skills: Students build crucial skills in essay writing, critical thinking, and public speaking, preparing them for future academic and professional pursuits.

• Flexible and Adaptable: The unit can be customized to suit your classroom's needs, allowing for flexibility in topic choice and presentation format.

• Ideal for End-of-Year Projects: This unit is perfect for finishing out the school year, offering a meaningful and engaging project that wraps up the academic year on a positive note.

Want more ideas on how to end the school year? Check out this fun brochure!

Transform your literature unit into an engaging and collaborative experience with this hexagonal thinking activity. This print-and-go resource is designed to enhance pre- and post-reading exploration and help students explore themes and ideas presented in the novel while reading.

This resource works perfectly with the complete workbook!

Key Features:

• Pre-Reading and Post-Reading Exploration:

Dive deep into "The Hobbit" with a versatile hexagonal thinking activity that caters to pre- and post-reading experiences. Encourage students to explore connections and themes before delving into the narrative and afterward to deepen their understanding.

• 35 Hexagonal Cards with Themes:

Spark meaningful discussions with 35 meticulously crafted hexagonal cards focusing on key themes and ideas from "The Hobbit." From heroism and friendship to the impact of greed, guide your students in exploring the rich tapestry of Tolkien's masterpiece.

• Print-and-Go Convenience:

Save valuable prep time with this hassle-free, print-and-go activity. Distribute the hexagonal cards to your students or groups, and watch as they actively engage in collaborative exploration.

• Versatile Application:

Suitable for high school and middle school classrooms and homeschooling environments. Adapt the activity to your needs and class dynamics, fostering an inclusive and participatory learning experience.

This resource allows for:

• Access to the Canva template:

Ensure that this lesson works for YOUR students by adjusting the terms on the cards. Use the additional ideas provided in the notes section or develop your own.

• Flexible Lesson Planning:

Seamlessly integrate into your lesson plans for a dynamic and engaging literature exploration. This activity can take 5 to 30 minutes, depending on how in-depth you want your students to go!

• Collaborative Learning:

Foster a sense of collaboration and teamwork as students explore the interconnected themes of "The Hobbit."

• Critical Thinking Development:

Cultivate critical thinking skills through in-depth analysis and discussion.

• Time-Efficient Resource:

Streamline your teaching process with a ready-to-use, time-efficient activity that maximizes student engagement.

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Are you about to read Animal Farm and are worried your students might not be able to follow along? These guided notes utilize the AVID style to help students keep track of what is happening in the novella.

As students read the novella and answer questions they have to show their ability to summarize and make inferences. These notes are also perfect for students independently reading the novella.

Have other ideas or want to customize the questions for your grade level or group of students? ✨No problem!✨This template is completely customizable.

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Do your students struggle with answering text-dependent questions? Introducing them to the RACE writing strategy could be a total game-changer for you and your students!

RACE Stands For:

Restate the question

Answer all parts of the question

Cite evidence to support your answer

Explain how your evidence proves your answer

These Printable Guided Notes directly correlate with the Google Slides Presentation found here!

What's Included:

• Color-Coded - Portrait
• Black and White - Portrait
• Color-Coded - Landscape
• Black and White - Landscape
• Answer Key

This printable set of guided notes is already put together for you and ready to be printed and handed out to your students! Each step of the RACE writing strategy is discussed in-depth, with easy-to-follow and color-coordinated components. Each page contains a checklist for students to use while learning this writing process!

The last four pages of each set of notes consist of a graphic organizer (still color-coordinated!) to help you put all of the steps together at the end! The first two of those pages use an example question and response, separated into each step, along with all of the steps put together into one well-constructed response. The last two pages are CUSTOMIZABLE/BLANK for you to add your own question and response!

There is also a Black & White Option for a more printer-friendly route.

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• Google Doc Differentiated Graphic Organizers

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