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This is such a fun creative writing activity. This activity has students work in a small group to create a fun and unique story. They will be passing around their writing outline to their group of 5. The first student will choose a character and their characteristics. Then fold the paper down so the next student cannot see what they have written. Student 2 will decide the setting and then fold the paper down again. This will continue to student 3 and 4 where they will choose the conflict and the solution. Then the original student will get their paper back and open their paper and use their outline to create their own creative story. This makes the writing a little bit challenging as they try to create a story that was chosen by their fellow classmates. This can also be a super fun and creative way to expand students writing by stretching them a little outside their comfort zone.

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Ready to 'color your students' world' with understanding this Valentine's Day?

Introducing our vibrant new resource, perfect for grades 4-6: the Valentine's Day Authors' Purpose Coloring Activity! This unique coloring resource brings together 20 engaging Valentine's-themed prompts, each carefully crafted to illustrate the six different author's purposes: Inform, Persuade, Entertain, Critique, Report, and Instruct.

In this colorful learning adventure, students will need our PDF and six specific colors to identify and color-code each author's purpose. It's not just a coloring activity; it’s a journey into the heart of reading comprehension and critical thinking, tailored specifically for young learners.

But wait, there's more love to spread! If you're looking for another delightful Valentine's Day coloring resource, don't miss our Valentine's Day Text Structure Color Sorts: A Rainbow of Learning. This free activity complements our Authors' Purpose Coloring Activity and is perfect for reinforcing text structure skills.

These resources are ideal for classroom activities, homework assignments, or as a part of your literacy centers. They're not just educational tools; they're a way to bring joy, color, and deeper understanding into your classroom this Valentine's Day.

So, why wait? Download our Valentine's Day Authors' Purpose Coloring Activity today, and watch as your students 'color their way' to mastering author's purposes, one hue at a time!

Super Bowl Word Searches: 49ers vs. Chiefs Edition

Stir up excitement for the Super Bowl with these captivating word searches! This bundle features two dynamic puzzles centered around the star players and iconic elements of the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, the contenders for football supremacy.
Challenge your students to locate names like "Mahomes," "Kittle," "Kelce," and other key players as they delve into the rich football vocabulary associated with these powerhouse teams. Whether in the classroom, as homework assignments, or for recreational enjoyment, these word searches offer an entertaining avenue to reinforce vocabulary and spelling skills while fostering excitement for the Super Bowl. Suitable for all ages, these puzzles are a winning addition to any lesson plan. Download now and experience the thrill of the game with your students!

Includes 13 words for each team, separate word searches. PDF form with 2 pages. Players last name.

This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students!

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Have fun exploring your house or community with these 3 Halloween Scavenger Hunts for all different ages. You even get a set of colorful Halloween gift tags to use at your party.

Here is what is included:

1. Scavenger hunt with pictures to find and cross off or dab

2. Scavenger hunt with reading clues to pick out of a hat and go find

3. Scavenger hunt in list format that should be found and crossed off

This could be used for little ones all the way up to adults.

Just print your templates, grab a pencil, crayon, marker or dabber and you are set to go to have some easy, but challenging, creative Halloween action! You can print this in black and white or in color.

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This FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE STATIONS activity is a fun and effective method for giving students practice at analyzing the most important types of figurative language. Students will develop the skills not only to identify types of figurative language but also to explain how figurative language contributes to the meaning of a literary text!

Students will learn about figurative language while gaining exposure to the most profound and thought-provoking quotations from the world's greatest writers! They'll be asked to analyze the figures of speech in over 120 inspiring quotations by a diverse range of important authors: Chinua Achebe, Louisa May Alcott, Maya Angelou, Jane Austen, James Baldwin, William Blake, Emily Dickinson, John Donne, Louise Erdrich, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Robert Frost, Zora Neale Hurston, John Keats, Harper Lee, Toni Morrison, George Orwell, Zadie Smith, John Steinbeck, Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, Virginia Woolf, and many others.

This stations activity focuses on the 8 types of figurative language that are used most commonly in literature: metaphor, simile, metonymy, personification, apostrophe, paradox, oxymoron, and hyperbole.

Here's what you'll find inside this 40-page resource:

• Stations Worksheets (x8): This resource includes a total of 8 worksheets focused on 8 types of figurative language. Each worksheet challenges students to explain the meaning or effect created by the same figure of speech found across 6 quotations. The quotations include some of the most profound and thought-provoking lines from famous authors — a total of 48 quotations! (8 pages)

• Answer Keys to Stations Worksheets (x8): The answer keys explain how the figures of speech found across 48 quotations contribute to the meaning of the quotation. (8 pages)

• Station Placards (x8): The 8 placards can be folded and placed on the desks that correspond to the 8 stations. The placards add a splash of colorful decoration to this activity. (8 pages)

• Literary Devices Glossary: This 1-page glossary features the 8 types of figurative language that are used most frequently in literature. The glossary includes definitions of the 8 types of figurative language as well as one or two examples of how each figure of speech gets used in famous quotations. Students can use the glossary to study in preparation for the quizzes on figurative language. (1 page)

• Quiz: Metaphors & Similes: This quiz focuses only on metaphors and similes; it challenges students to identify the figures of speech used across 15 famous quotations. Answer key included. (2 pages)

• Quiz: All Types of Figurative Language (x2): These two quizzes focus on all 8 types of figurative language. The first quiz challenges students to identity the figures of speech used across 25 quotations. The second quiz is similar but features 20 longer quotations; it could be used as a make-up quiz or extra-credit quiz. Answer keys included. (8 pages)

• Quiz: Figurative Language in Music: This quiz focuses on the types of figurative language used in 10 famous song lyrics by musicians such as The Beatles, Paul Simon, Elton John, John Legend, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift. Answer key included. (2 pages)

Here are the types of figurative language featured across the 8 stations:

1. Metaphor

2. Simile

3. Metonymy

4. Personification

5. Apostrophe

6. Paradox

7. Oxymoron

8. Hyperbole

The entire 40-page resource will come to you in two separate formats: Word doc and PDF. Because the Word doc is fully editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit the skill levels of your particular students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access the entire resource as a PDF — which is easy to navigate and quick to print!

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Engage students in learning about narrative writing and cultures and diversity. Create Road of Life Maps (many students' examples included) then storytell one event using narrative characteristics. This complete Common Core ELA lesson plan includes: Objectives Benefits Background Knowledge Road of Life Map (directions, teacher & students' examples) Scoring Rubrics Grading Information Students' narrative essays (peer workshoppings & maps) Media resources for elementary and secondary Literature resources for elementary and secondary Writing assignment for narrative Peer Workshopping practice slides Theory and Research information Quotes A great beginning of school year assignment to learn about students and to let students learn about you, as well as to introduce writing process, help students learn how to put final packets together, and can be used as a diagnostic writing. Fun, educational, and encourages storytelling and sharing along with building safe communities of writers in language arts classrooms.

Students will read words, define words or solve math problems written on 3 oz. bath cups to create pyramids. This fun-filled activity will get your students excited as they practice their academic skills as well as fine motor skills. You can store your cups in a Pringles can and use the three different labels for your cans. Students can follow up this activity by copying their pyramids on to a recording sheet. You can choose to write your words or your own math problems using a sharpie marker on the cups. This can be used for any grade level as your create the skills your student need to master. I've used 3 oz. bath cups which come in four colors in a pack made by Dixie. This way I could have up to four students working on the same skills from each can. The color coding makes it easier for each student to grab a certain color and begin working. Be creative and have fun!

You will receive the following:

Read and Stack Pyramids label (for Pringles can)

Read and Stack Pyramid recording sheet

Solve and Stack Pyramid label (for Pringles can)

Solve and Stack Pyramid recording sheet

Vocabulary Define and Stack Pyramid label (for Pringles can}

Vocabulary Define and Stack Pyramid recording sheet

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Get students excited about the winter season with these 15 no-prep finish-the-story editable narrative writing prompts! These prompts provide easy writing activities, collaboration, public speaking practice, writing journals, and more!

Winter Activities Bundle

Finish the Story Bundle

Writing Bundle

What's included:

• 15 finish the story writing prompts!
• 1 directions slide
• 1 editable directions slide
• 1 editable finish the story template

Directions:

• Print and laminate OR project on the screen.
• Allow students to choose a prompt OR have one picked for each day.
• Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.

Sample Slide:

I discovered an old mirror in the attic of my grandpa's house. It was covered up by a dusty bed sheet. Suddenly I'm pulled into a magical, secret winter wonderland...

Winter Resources

Finish the Story Prompts

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I AM / I AM NOT STATEMENTS - English Games and Activities BUNDLE

1. Go Fish / 7 Families Game - This classic card game is fun for students of all ages! This version is for practicing the I AM / I AM NOT + ADJECTIVE construction. Each of the 7 "families of cards" begins with one of the following, and verbs in the present tense are used in the I - YOU - HE - SHE - WE - THEY forms:

• I am
• I am not
• Are you

2. Dots & Boxes - An easy and fun no-prep game that will elicit a lot of exposure and pronunciation for the target vocabulary and grammar when teaching I AM + ADJECTIVE! The following constructions are used: I AM / I AM NOT / AM I.

The following adjectives are used in both games: THIRSTY - HUNGRY - AFRAID - HOT - COLD - RIGHT - WRONG

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Looking to make your classroom more welcoming this back to school season?

This bright Writing Center Banner is a great way to welcome students and visitors into your classroom each day! It will liven up your space and motivate your students....plus, it's so cute!! Prints two letters per page for a total of 8 pages. There are also three printable pencils in different colors which can be printed out and attached to the banner to your liking.

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

Best of all, this banner coordinated perfectly with my best-selling Writing Tools Folder: get your students writing at a higher level by offering them a colorful and coordinated reference for your Writing Center!! This reference guide is ideal for middle school students to use during independent writing assignments. Whether it is class work, center work, writing workshop, or homework, it provides quality writing The pages can be placed in a folder, booklet, or even displayed in a writing center. It helps eliminate questions and shows students ways to write effectively. This is going to help your students work independently while writing. This product is geared toward middle school but can also be used in upper elementary. I make a bunch of these Writing Tools Folders and keep them in my Writing Center and love how it helps students become more organized and independent while writing.

This resource includes 8 Anchor Charts and 3 Cover Page Options

Character Traits which comes in 4 different colors with chevron and swirls styles. The chart contains over 100 character traits that students can use to refer to during various writing activities.

Elaboration Stems which features writing stems students can use while elaborating on evidence in their essays. This chart is essential because students can refer to them while writing but gradually start incorporating them as it becomes a force of habit.

**Other Ways to Say...**which offers students multiple synonyms for overused words such as happy or sad. Great for displaying in your writing center!

Transitions which includes a strong set of transitions every writer should be using to aid in the flow of their writing, whether it's for emphasizing, giving an example or concluding an essay!

Said is Dead! which features other words for said, which is terribly overused in my classroom when there are tons of better choices!

Use This...Not That! which features better word choices for commonly used words and expressions.

Mood...which offers a great choice of words that depict either a positive, negative, or neutral mood!

Tone...which offers a great choice of words that depict either a positive, negative, or neutral tone!

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I have created a digital self-checking 15-question quiz template in Excel and Google Sheets.

With this template, you will be able to insert 15 questions as well as insert an answer key into this conditionally formatted template that will do the grading for you automatically. If a student answers a question correctly, the answer will turn green and if they answer incorrectly, the answer will turn red. You will be able to use this template for multiple quizzes in multiple subjects - all you have to do is change the questions and change the answer key.

This template will be a lifesaver and you will be sure to keep handy for every day to weekly use.

I look forward to your feedback.

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• Struggling Readers
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With this product, students will write sentences using the 44 idioms that are included. What an idiom is reviewed, the meaning of each idiom is provided along with an example of the word/s used in a sentence.

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with these engaging reading comprehension passages designed for upper elementary and middle school students. This resource includes 10 informative passages, each followed by five thought-provoking questions. Ideal for reinforcing reading skills, fostering discussions about cultural traditions, and exploring the significance of the Winter Solstice.

This resource is social media themed vocabulary pages where students will be asked to define the word, illustrate it and then write a "caption" for the word describing the picture they are "posting." This resource is only the page itself so it can be used with any vocabulary terms for your curriculum. For example, it could be used with ELA terminology for the weekly readings, content area words for science, social studies, etc.

This resources could be done whole group or independently.

What a great way to start the New Year! Help students build their vocabulary skills with this Happy New Year Define and Find activity. Students will fill in the blank with the correct word that goes with the definition and then search for the term in the puzzle above.

Students roll the dice to unravel an exciting tapestry of fall and autumn themed settings, protagonists, antagonists, conflicts, and spring elements, igniting creativity and narrative fluency! Perfect for before or after fall break, narrative writing units, centers, daily writing, public speaking practice, Fun Friday, and more!

✨Roll a Story Bundle

✨ELA Bundle

What's Included

• A PowerPoint with 5 unique boards
• 1 editable Roll a Story Board
• A QR Code on each board that leads to digital dice (so no dice needed, just devices!)
• Vocabulary page
• Writing page

Story Elements

• Setting (examples: Thanksgiving where the food comes alive, town where it is always Halloween, creepy cabin with a mind of its own)

• Protagonists (examples: scarecrow who is scared of everything, the Tooth Fairy, alien who visits earth on Halloween)

• Conflict (examples: is stalked by, is spellbound by, is bitten by)

• Antagonists (examples: baker turned mad scientist, football player who thinks they’re famous, turkey who think they’re a master of disguise)

• Fall Elements (examples: abandoned ghost ship, black cat that brings bad luck, an angry mob of turkeys)

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Set of 4 different coloring bookmarks with quotes by William Shakespeare from The Taming of the Shrew with antique book Illustrations for keepsake student rewards, early finishers, additions to sub plans, relaxing time, gifts, and more.

Using coloring bookmarks with quotes and illustrations can be a wonderful way to engage readers and explore the themes and characters of the play. Here are some ideas on how to use them in your classroom or at a book club:

• Book Club and Classroom Discussions: Use the bookmarks as prompts for book club discussions. Hand out different bookmarks and ask them to share their thoughts and insights related to the quote or illustration on their bookmark.
• Emotional Response: Have participants color the bookmarks while discussing their emotional responses to the play.
• Use bookmarks as student or book club member rewards/gifts.
• Attach a bookmarks to a pack of coloring pens or a book for a small gift.
• Homemade Gifts: Encourage students to give their colored bookmarks to classmates, friends, or family members who enjoy reading. It's a thoughtful and personalized gift that can foster a love for literature.
• Collaborative Coloring: Set up a collaborative coloring station where students can work together to create a large, colorful bookmark collage, using bookmarks featuring quotes from different books.
• Use coloring bookmarks as a relaxing downtime activity.
• As an addition to subplans and for early finishers.
• Add to cards and letters.
• Use as decorations for scrapbooks or reading journals.
• Coloring during read-at-loud
• Bulletin board décor and more

For best results print them on thick white cardstock paper.

Files include:

1 Pdf with 4 different bookmarks in two sizes.

The large bookmark measures about 8" by 2.4",

and smaller size set is 7" by 2".

US letter-size pages 8.5” by 11”.

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Allow students to take control of their learning by creating text-dependent questions based off of the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy! This activity requires students to develop and apply higher-order thinking skills by coming up with their own questions while also coming up with an answer key using the R.A.C.E writing strategy.

This Activity Pack Includes:

• Black & White Printable Version - Handouts and Activities
• Color Digital Version - Handouts and Activities
• Teacher Presentation

The Digital and Print Options Each Include:

• Handout explaining what Bloom's Taxonomy is
• Question starters/examples
• Assigned-level activity pages (R.A.C.E setup)
• Choose-your-level activity pages (one per page AND two per page options)

Teacher Presentation Reviews:

• Bloom's Taxonomy basic overview
• Each level explained

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Sip, Sip, Hooray! Bring the excitement of the holiday season into your classroom with our Hot Chocolate Noun And Verb Sort File Folder Game.

Designed with young learners and students in autism and MD classrooms in mind, this engaging resource focuses on sorting verbs and nouns into their corresponding mugs. With a total of 14 words to explore, your students will have a blast while strengthening their language arts skills. It's a fun and interactive way to reinforce grammar concepts!

Perfect for small group language arts centers and independent work stations, this file folder game is a versatile addition to your classroom activities. With minimal prep work required, you can easily incorporate this activity into your daily lessons. Watch as your students eagerly engage with the hot chocolate theme and develop their language skills in an enjoyable way.

Invest in a digital resource that will stand the test of time. Our Hot Chocolate Themed File Folder Game is designed for long-term use, ensuring that you can enjoy its benefits for years to come. It's a cost-effective solution that brings fun and learning into your classroom while saving you precious time and effort.

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