5th Grade English Language Arts Printables

Enhance your classroom with the "Scripture Alphabet Word Wall: Christian Bible Learning and Classroom Decor." This educational resource combines Bible verses with alphabet learning, making it an ideal addition to any Christian classroom decor. Each letter features a scripture, reinforcing Christian values while aiding in literacy development. Perfect for creating a faith-centered learning environment, this Christian decor is essential for integrating biblical teachings into everyday learning.

Product Highlights:

• Educational and Spiritual Depth: Each alphabet letter is paired with an enriching Bible verse, offering a holistic educational experience that nurtures both the mind and the spirit.
• Exceptional Quality: Crafted with vibrant colors and elegant designs, our wall art captivates young minds, encouraging engagement and reflection on biblical teachings.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for classrooms, children’s bedrooms, homeschool spaces, or church areas, this wall art serves as a constant source of wisdom and inspiration.
• Ready to Display: Our Scripture Alphabet Wall Art comes ready-to-hang, making it effortless to transform any space into a haven of learning and faith.
• Inclusive Educational Resource: Designed to appeal to various learning styles, this wall art makes Scripture accessible and engaging, fostering a love for God’s Word from a young age.

Enhance your teaching environment with this beautiful and meaningful addition that integrates faith and learning seamlessly.

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of The Holocaust - Read, Draw & Write. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms. This comprehensive resource empowers students to explore the Holocaust through critical thinking and personal reflection. Begin with an assessment of prior knowledge to spark curiosity and guide learners through essential topics, including the history of the Holocaust, the reasons behind persecution, and the experiences of those who endured it.

Dive into the inspiring stories of Holocaust heroes, cultivating empathy and a profound appreciation for the remarkable courage demonstrated during this challenging time.

The final reflection activity consolidates learning and offers valuable insights into students’ understanding and perspectives. Versatile and adaptable, this resource supports differentiated instruction, ensuring engagement for all learning styles. Perfect for fostering a meaningful classroom discussion!

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Page 1: Cover & What I Know, What I Want to Know (English and Spanish Version) 
• Page 2: The Holocaust (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 3: Why Jews? (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 4: Living Conditions for The Jewish People & The End of the Holocaust (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 5: Heroes of the Holocaust (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 6: What I Learned and Thoughts… (English and Spanish Version)

*Teach your kids beyond the facts! *

This is a fun activity to warm up those writing skills. This is ideal for those first days of school. Each student can use it as a writing center or independent work. You only need a dice and a pencil!

This product includes:

• 1 Color template
• 1 BW template
• 1 writing template

Just print and go!!

You spoke and we listened. This is a new updated version which is more printer friendly!!!

The Lacemaker and the Princess by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is a compelling piece of historical fiction that transports the readers back to the palace of Versailles at the end of the 18th century, before the French Revolution. The story revolves around a young girl who forges an unlikely friendship with Marie Antoinette's daughter, offering the readers a unique perspective of the political upheaval and the royal life during this period. This book is an excellent educational resource that can encourage students to engage deeply and empathetically with this crucial period in history.

This resource is an in depth look at The Lacemaker & the Princess by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.

Included are

• Chapter summary worksheets

• Character reviews

• Vocabulary sheet

• Individual chapter questions (which can be used for notes or as a quiz)

• Quizes

  • Chapter 1-5

  • Chapter 6-10,

  • Chapter 11-15,

  • Chapter 16-20,

  • Chapter 21-25,

  • Chapter 26-29

• Test on the entire book

Writing and Reading for St. Patrick's Day:

Students will enjoy using either Lucky Charms marshmallows or cards to complete Mad Libs. Students will add nouns (the item) or adjectives (the color) to a provided Mad Libs. When they complete this their teacher can have them write their own Mad Libs which they will have a friend complete.

Student will love making nonsense stories for St. Patrick's Day. They will be creative as they think outside the box.

What's included:

• Teacher directions.
• Mad Lib using marshmallows with and without writing assignment.
• Mad Lib using cards with and without writing assignment.
• Cards with marshmallow shapes, needs to be printed in color.

How is this product useful:

• Fun holiday activity.
• Creative writing with a fun twist.
• Writing extension.
• Easy prep for teacher.

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Have your students practice writing Haikus about some of their favorite jobs. They can choose a job or pick from a list of jobs. They then get to brainstorm and create their own Haikus about the job. A fun way to incorporate poetry and Haikus.

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Kick off the new school year with our Editable School Bus Name Tags! These vibrant and customizable name tags are perfect for adding a fun School Bus theme to your classroom.

Available in black & white, gray , yellow, red, dark blue, orange, sky blue ... , they come in four versatile sizes: 1 per page, 2 per page, 6 per page, and 12 per page.

Ideal for desks, lockers, bulletin boards, and more, these name tags will help keep your classroom organized and engaging.

What's Included :

• PAGE : 36 PAGES
• FILES : PPTX + PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

Add some end of year summer fun to your class with this set of Summer Bingo Game with Riddles and Calling Cards. It’s perfect for kids in 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades.

This set is packed with several images related to summer and it includes;

• 30 Bingo Boards
• 24 Riddle Cards with answers and 24 Riddle Cards without answers
• 24 Calling Cards

This activity can be utilized for whole-class learning or small-groups for end of school year last week or day of school activities.

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❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about teepee dwellings and how they were used in Native American culture, while making beautiful 3D writing craft projects! (3 crafts included)

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✏️Use the cultural guide, symbols guide, vocabulary definitions, and discussion questions to teach about the history of tipis and how they were used in Native American tribes.

✏️3 teepee crafts included! Use the templates as a stencil to create your craft on colored paper, or decorate directly on craft worksheets!

✏️Students can choose from 25 symbols, called pictographs, to create their personalized tepee art project.

✏️Students can use the symbols to tell stories (real or fictional), create scenes, or simply choose ones that represent their qualities or the traits of family members.

✏️Crafts are differentiated! Students can color, draw, or decorate their teepee, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a more detailed look at what's inside!

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✅ Includes: (61 pages)

Informational guides: (6 pages)

☑ Teepee information (1 page)

☑ Pictograph symbols guide (2 pages)

☑ Vocabulary guide (3 pages)

Craft components: (29 pages)

☑ Craft directions (4 pages)

☑ Craft templates (3 pages)

☑ Craft worksheets (6 pages)

☑ Black & white symbols (3 pages)

☑ Color symbols (13 pages)

Writing projects (optional): (26 pages)

☑ Writing prompts, research ideas, or discussion questions (1 page)

☑ Brainstorming sheets - informative, narrative, personal narrative, persuasive (4 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - tracing symbol names (5 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Teepees" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Teepees" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Pictographs" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Pictographs" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Teepee Story" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Teepee Story" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, solid lines (1 page)

✅ Bonus: (65 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (3 pages)

☑ Black and white set (61 pages)

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✅ Pictograph symbols included: (25)

☑ badger tracks (summer)

☑ bear (strength)

☑ bear paw (good omen)

☑ buffalo eye (alertness)

☑ big mountain (abundance)

☑ bird (carefree)

☑ brothers (loyalty)

☑ buffalo horns (success)

☑ butterfly (renewal)

☑ cactus (desert)

☑ coyote tracks (trickster)

☑ deer tracks (safety)

☑ drying rack (plenty of meat)

☑ eagle (freedom)

☑ eagle feather (chief)

☑ hogan (permanent home)

☑ horse (journey)

☑ lightning (power)

☑ Medicine Man's eye (wisdom)

☑ mountain range (destination)

☑ spider (good luck)

☑ sun (happiness)

☑ tipi (temporary home)

☑ turtle (protection)

☑ wolf paw (courage)

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Writing Craft Growing Bundle

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Challenge your students with a deep exploration of figurative language with this complete, standards-aligned lesson plan centered on Langston Hughes’ classic poems Dreams and Harlem. Perfect for grades 6-8, this 60-minute lesson introduces and reinforces figurative language skills with a variety of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels, from identification to detailed analysis. Through engaging activities, guided notes, fill-in-the-blank practice, and insightful discussions, students will strengthen their understanding of metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, repetition, and more!

What's Included:

• Do Now Prompt: Connect students personally to the theme of dreams and aspirations.
• Guided Notes & Slides: Fill-in-the-blank notes and a comprehensive slide deck introduce and review key figurative language concepts.
• Figurative Language Practice Handout: Allows students to identify and categorize figurative language independently or in pairs.
• Detailed Analysis of Dreams and Harlem: Thought-provoking questions and guided analysis help students apply figurative language skills in context, from interpreting similes and metaphors to discussing theme.
• Reflection and Discussion: Encourages students to connect poetic themes to real life and deepen their understanding of how figurative language enhances literature.

Why Teachers Love It: This resource provides a complete and flexible plan that fits seamlessly into any poetry or figurative language unit, with resources to support all stages of learning—from foundational identification to advanced interpretation. It’s ideal for introducing figurative language or deepening students’ analysis skills, making it a versatile addition to any ELA classroom.

Key Features:

• Differentiated Levels of Analysis: Activities move from DOK Level 1 (identifying figurative language) to DOK Levels 3-4 (interpreting meaning and thematic connections).
• Engagement-Boosting Content: Uses two of Hughes’ most powerful poems to explore big ideas about dreams, aspirations, and consequences, making learning relevant and impactful.
• Aligned with Language Standards: Perfect for reinforcing figurative language standards through high-interest texts.

Boost your students' confidence with figurative language and inspire thoughtful conversations with this enriching lesson plan! Download today to elevate your poetry and figurative language instruction with this ready-to-use, engaging resource!

Escape the Haunted House: A Narrative Writing Adventure.

Spark your students' imaginations with this exciting narrative writing activity -

It's Halloween and they have been trapped in a haunted house!

Why?

• Haunted House Escape! (Writing Prompt): A captivating prompt that transports students to use their creativity to describe their haunted house surroundings, explain how they got trapped, and devise a plan to escape!
• Paragraph Power: A guide to writing strong paragraphs, including clear transitions and a variety of sentence structures. This helps students structure their narratives effectively.
• Haunted House Design: A fun worksheet where students can personalize their haunted house adventure! They can illustrate the scene inside the house.
• Bonus Pages: Extra lined writing pages are included to accommodate longer narratives and encourage students to fully develop their escape plans!

How to use it?

• Independent Writing Activity.
• Partner Up! Pair students to brainstorm ideas and share their escape plans with each other.
• Whole-Class Brainstorm: Have students share their snow globe ideas and escape strategies as a class, sparking creative thinking and storytelling.

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Celebrate the season of love and creativity with this pack of Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Writing Crafts! Designed for students in grades 2 to 5, this engaging activity blends artistic expression with writing skills, making it the perfect classroom or at-home project.

Product Highlights:

▪︎ Heart Templates: Includes blank and lined heart templates in two sizes for students to color, decorate, and personalize.

▪︎ 6 Creative Writing Prompts: Encourages students to express their thoughts with prompts like “I can spread love by”, “Things I love”, “How to make Valentine’s Day Cookies” and story writing prompts to enhance their narrative skills like “A friend for my heart”, “The day I found a magic heart” and “A day in the life of Cupid”.

▪︎ Skill Development: Combines writing, fine motor skills, and creative thinking in one fun activity.

▪︎ Customizable: Blank heart templates allow students to unleash their imagination and create unique designs.

▪︎ Easy to Use: Just print, cut, and craft! Suitable for individual work, group activities, or even as thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts.

Please check out the preview video for instructions in the YouTube link below:

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Why Teachers & Parents Love It:

This craft is more than just fun—it’s meaningful. Students practice gratitude, kindness, and self-expression while creating beautiful keepsakes to cherish.

Add a heartfelt touch to your Valentine’s Day celebrations with this unique writing craft!

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Are you looking for a way to truly engage your students while fostering empathy, understanding, and critical thinking?

This Wonder Novel Study is more than just worksheets; it was created by someone who intimately understands what it’s like to live with a facial difference and raise children with similar experiences.

This novel study for Wonder by R.J. Palacio includes printable and digital versions.

There are over 100 pages of student work, plus answer keys! This novel study covers all 8 sections of the novel, and it also includes a Google Slides option for some of the novel study assignments.

INCLUDES:

Overview

Background info about the author

Learning about Facial Differences

Analyzing the Plot

Character Maps for main characters

Social media activity- create a social media profile for the main characters

Figurative Language

Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt

Book vs Movie Activities

Venn Diagram - Book vs. movie

Reflection Questions

Point of View Activity

Textual evidence prompts

Textual evidence exercise

Vocabulary from the Book: Parts 1-8

Printable vocabulary flashcards

Vocabulary activity for each section with answer keys when applicable

Vocabulary Bingo game with words from all sections which comes as a separate file from the novel study.

Comprehension questions for parts 1-8 with answer keys

Empathy and Kindness project and activity options

Design your own Choose Kindness T-shirt

Art and music connection activity option

Facial differences discussion questions

Journal prompts

Acrostic poem template

Precept poster activity

ALIGNS WITH COMMON CORE:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.1 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.2 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.3 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.4 RL.5.7: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.5 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.1 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.2 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.3 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.5 RL.6.7 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.5 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.6 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.1 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.2 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.3 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 RL.8.7

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

3 files:

112 Printable PDF Pages of the Wonder Novel Study

28 Printable PDF -Wonder Vocabulary Bingo Game- covers vocab from all 8 sections

PDF with link to access the Google Slides - 32 pages

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Thank you! :)

-Jennifer

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Informational Reading Passage Halloween Popular Candies

This is perfect for the week of Halloween! It is no prep - print and go! Engaging topic that will keep students interested - Ideal for grades 4 through 6.

Product Includes:

PDF document with. answer key

Print only - no digital version

Reading Passage - information about M&M's, Skittles, and Sour Patch Kids

Question Set - 8 Multiple choice and 2 short answer (compare and contrast)

Enhance your literacy focus wall with these editable, colorful Reading Genre Posters! Each ELA poster features student-friendly definitions and engaging visuals, helping elementary students identify and remember fiction and nonfiction genres.

Looking to refresh your ELA focus wall or classroom library?

These vibrant, engaging genre posters not only brighten your space but also help students easily understand different genres as they dive into reading.

Struggling to make genre instruction exciting?

These interactive, editable posters make genre teaching fun and easy, helping students engage with various literary types.

Tired of recreating your resources each year?

Save time and effort with these ready-to-print posters, designed to add clarity and vibrancy to your ELA classroom decor.

⭐️ NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH!

Click here for the Spanish Version of these Genre Posters.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

★ 31 Full-Size Posters (11" x 8.5"): In color and black-and-white for flexible printing.

★ 31 Mini Posters (5" x 4"): Perfect for interactive notebooks or small displays.

★ Digital Genre Word Wall: Interactive with clickable links to each genre in Google Slides™ and PowerPoint.

★ Editable Posters: Customize the genre definitions using PowerPoint or Google Slides™.

Note: Only the definitions are editable. Graphics, headings, and titles are not modifiable.

INCLUDED GENRE POSTERS

✨ Adventure ✨ Autobiography ✨ Biography ✨ Drama ✨ Expository Text ✨ Fable ✨ Fairy Tale ✨ Fantasy ✨ Fiction ✨ Folktale ✨ Historical Fiction ✨ Horror ✨ Humor ✨ Informational Text ✨ Graphic Novel ✨ Legend ✨ Literary Nonfiction ✨ Literary Text ✨ Memoir ✨ Mystery ✨ Myth ✨ Narrative Nonfiction ✨ Nonfiction ✨ Nursery Rhyme ✨ Persuasive Article ✨ Poetry ✨ Realistic Fiction ✨ Science Fiction ✨ Tall Tale ✨ Traditional Literature ✨ Trickster Tale

✨️ October 2024 Update: Now includes Graphic Novel, Nursery Rhyme, Memoir, and Literary Text (alternate title for Fiction).

Note: Some posters offer multiple title options, including Expository Text/Informational Text, Narrative Nonfiction/Literary Nonfiction, and Fiction/Literary Text. Choose the ones that fit your curriculum best!

WHY TEACH GENRE TYPES?

Teaching genre types can boost reading comprehension and give your students the tools they need to navigate various texts. Reluctant readers can discover new favorites, and students will make informed book choices that match their interests. Plus, genre knowledge fosters critical thinking and prepares your students for future academic success

❤️ WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE POSTERS ❤️

✅ Editable & Customizable: Modify each poster's definition to align with your specific curriculum and students' needs.

✅ Year-Long Reference: Keep these posters up all year for continuous student engagement.

✅ Versatile Use: Use in literacy centers, word walls, or as part of your classroom library to help students make informed reading choices.

WHO ARE THESE POSTERS FOR?

These posters are perfect if you’re an elementary teacher looking to boost genre understanding while creating an engaging and visually appealing learning environment. Designed for K-3 classrooms, they serve as a valuable visual aid to help students build reading skills and foster a love for genre exploration.

Looking for more? Check out the Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates for an in-depth look at genre elements. Perfect for 3rd-6th grade, this resource provides detailed, student-friendly definitions and explores each genre's unique features.

Want both resources? SAVE with the BUNDLE of Genre Anchor Charts & Posters and get everything you need to teach genres with confidence!

Not sure yet? Try my Fiction and Nonfiction Poster Freebie to see how these posters can enhance your genre lessons.

Organize your classroom library with the Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic to help students easily find books by genre! These labels pair perfectly with your genre posters for a cohesive, organized space.

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These posters are absolutely wonderful! I love the option to edit in certain areas on the posters in case there are things I want to add to suit my class!” -Marissa T. 2nd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great genre posters, I use them on a weekly basis as we go over the genre of the week. Very student friendly.” -Brenda V. 3rd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“This is amazing! I love using the posters as a display in my classroom, and it really helps my students understand the genres we cover.” -Madeleine C. 2nd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I use these posters as an anchor chart in my classroom. We refer to them every time we read a new book and it helps my students get "the minds ready" for the type of text we are about to read. They are also adorable!” -Kaylan R. 3rd, 4th, 5th grade

WAYS TO USE GENRE POSTERS:

Some effective ways to maximize the impact of these Genre Posters:

1. Introduce New Genres: Display posters when teaching a new genre and explicitly teach its characteristics.
2. Foster Active Engagement: Encourage students to interact with texts by using posters to examine genre-defining features.
3. Year-round Reference: Keep genre posters on your literacy focus wall as a constant resource for students.
4. Promote Independence: Give students personal copies for their notebooks to encourage self-directed learning.
5. Review Genres: Use posters to quickly revisit previously taught genres before reading related texts.
6. Durable and Reusable: Laminate posters for long-lasting use year after year.
7. Assess Prior Knowledge: Display posters to gauge students' genre familiarity before exploring new texts.
8. Flexible Placement: Position mini or full-size posters at literacy centers for easy student access during independent work.
9. Digital Integration: Incorporate digital poster versions in mini-lessons or share the digital genre wall for virtual and in-class reference.
10. Customization: Tailor the editable posters to fit your classroom’s specific needs.
11. Enhance Your Classroom Library: Place posters in corresponding sections to guide students in selecting books.

DIGITAL GENRE WORD WALL

Introducing the Digital Genre Word Wall:

• Ready to use with Google Slides™ or PowerPoint—no setup needed!
• Assign through Google Classroom™ for easy access.
• Includes a clickable table of contents with 28 genres.
• Fully functional links in presentation mode for seamless navigation.
• Perfect for whole-class reviews, independent work, or virtual learning.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

With your purchase, you'll receive a zip file containing:

• Full-Size Posters PDF: Color and black-and-white versions.
• Mini Posters PDF: Flexible for different uses.
• Google Slides Access: Editable posters and digital genre word wall.
• 2 PowerPoint Files: Editable genre anchor charts and digital genre word wall

You may also like:

⭐ Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic

⭐ Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates

⭐ Bundle of Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates

⭐ Addition & Subtraction Strategies- Anchor Charts & Posters

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at samantha@sporesources.com. I am always happy to help!

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All rights reserved by the author.

Create an engaging learning space where genre exploration is easy and fun with these reading genre posters for your ELA classroom!

**Boost Writing Skills with Engaging Independent Informal Letter Lessons – Ready to Go!
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Master Formal Letter Writing with Engaging, Low-Prep Lessons

Empower students in Grades 1-5 to excel at formal letter writing with this comprehensive, print-and-go resource. Tailored for independent learning, this packet offers a clear, step-by-step framework to help students confidently craft polished and professional letters. Ideal for teachers seeking a time-saving, curriculum-aligned solution to enhance writing skills.

**What’s Included?
**✏️ Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer Keys, PDF Slides

What’s Inside?

✔️ Teacher & Student Directions
✔️ Features of an Informal Letter

✔️ Informal Letter Features Exercise

✔️ Step 1: Desired School Trip Framework

✔️ Step 2: Impact of the Trip Framework

✔️ Step 3: Letter Writing Template

✔️ Step 4: Review & Self-Reflection
✔️ 3 Options of Letter Writing Template

✔️ Model Answers

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

✏️ No Prep 

✏️ Print and Go

✏️ Classroom-Tested

✏️ Aligned with Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.

**When to Use This Resource:
**✅ Literacy Lessons (1-2 hour lessons)

✅ Independent Work

✅ **Literacy Centers
**✅ Sub Plans

✅ Writing Workshops ✅ **Homework Assignments
**✅ Early Finishers

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What Do You Need?**

✏️ Pencils

**Skills Focused:
**✔️ Formal letter structure

✔️ Idea organization

✔️ Sentence fluency

✔️ Editing and self-assessment

✔️ Professional tone and language

✔️ Independent writing skills

Curriculum Alignment

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Common Core State Standards (CCSS)**:

• W.1.2-W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts with clear purpose and structure
• W.1.4-W.5.4: Produce clear, coherent writing appropriate to task and audience
• L.1.5-L.5.5: Demonstrate command of word nuances and formal language

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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)**:

§110.3-§110.7 (Grades 1-5):

• • (b)(11)(A): Develop drafts with clear purpose and audience
  • (b)(12)(B): Apply proper capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
  • (b)(13)(A-B): Edit drafts to improve grammar and clarity

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UK National Curriculum (Years 1-5)**:

• Writing Composition: Plan and write for specific purposes and audiences
• Grammar and Punctuation: Use appropriate formal language and punctuation

Bonus Benefits:
✅ Boosts Confidence
✅ Enhances Foundational & Editing Skills
✅ Proven classroom success

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Each story starter sparks the imagination, inviting young readers to weave their tales around these fascinating animals.

In addition to the engaging story starters, this book doubles as a coloring haven. Children can bring their stories to life by adding vibrant hues to adorable illustrations of their favorite animals. With 40 unique prompts and coloring pages, this book promises hours of entertainment, fostering both literacy and artistic expression.

Are you looking for non-prep reading comprehension activities? This ten-page resource is perfect for engaging students in bite-sized worksheets while strengthening their fluency, reading comprehension, and identifying text evidence. Students who need to practice reading comprehension skills will get loads of practice finding text evidence to answer comprehension questions - all while learning new and interesting food facts!

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This resource includes:

   ✏ 10 pages of non-fiction reading passages with comprehension questions

   ✏ !0 answer key cards for easy reference

   ✏ Non-fiction topics about food that all kids will love!

   ✏ No prep! Simply print and distribute.

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This product is for single classroom use only and does not give permission to use commercially in any capacity. A more details TOU is included in this package.

GEOGRAPHY THUMBPRINTS: A CHARACTER ANALYSIS OF A PERSON, CHARACTER, COUNTRY, OBJECT, EVENT

This lesson, although written for geography, is not subject-specific and is adaptable to any subject or topic — history, ancient studies, book studies or any time you are studying a person, character, country, object, or event. Use this character analysis to explore people, reading characters, historical characters or people, events, countries, and objects. No, an object, country, or event does not have feelings, but what if they did? How would they feel? What would they see? What would they hear? What would they say? Encourage your student to think outside the box and stretch their minds and higher-level thinking skills.

Materials Needed

• butcher paper, poster board, or drawing paper
• Emotional chart (Included)
• Character analysis chart (Included)
• Markers
• Rulers

Type of Lesson

Group cooperation, research, exploratory, examination

Closure:

3-5 minute Presentations

Copyrighted by @MarthaBoykinLessons

For use of one class only and not to be distributed, copied, or printed outside of the classroom. Additional licenses can be purchased if other instructors and classes wish to use this lesson.

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One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.

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