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This is a five part bundle on writing professional emails. The entire package is listed below with descriptions: 

Lesson 1: Introduction to Emails

• Bellringer
• What is an Email?
• Who Will You Send a Professional Email to? (at school and as an adult)
• Why Send an Email? (at school and as an adult)
• Business Hours
• Emails vs Texting
• 2 Good vs Bad Examples of an Email
• Closure

Lesson 2: Parts of an Email

• Bellringer
• Parts of an Email
• Subject (clear capitalization instructions)
• Greeting (formal and informal punctuation)
• Body (format tips)
• Closing & Signature (good and bad examples with tone examples)
• Review Questions (give students the opportunity to reflect with structure!)
• Closure

Lesson 3: Clear & Polite Emails

• Bellringer
• Formal Writing (things to avoid, sentence starters and frames for professional writing)
• Purpose (model email with a good and bad example)
• Rewriting Informal Emails (three practice examples)
• Closure (rewrite informal lines to be more professional)

Lesson 4: Emotions vs Emails (Writing responses to frustrating emails)

• Bellringer
• Brainstorm Emotional Situations (not a moment to gossip about everyone and everything that is frustrating - general situations)
• Safeguards (vent but don't send, let time pass then answer, have a trusted advisor help you word your response)
• Purpose & Kindness (encouraging comments mixed with direct ones with two different email examples)
• Important Things to Remember (remember your place either in authority or under it and the impact of your words, words have power and can never be taken back, cautions in choosing your words, be careful not to make endless excuses)
• Practice (1 example, 2 practice opportunities, word choice and tone)
• Closure (mind map to recall details)

Lesson 5: Producing and Reflecting upon Final Emails

• Bellringer
• Brainstorm
• Write a Normal & an Emotional Email
• Review Work
• Send!
• Personal Reflections
• Closure

This is a Google Slides™ product!

It is a lesson that contains that following topics: 

• Bellringer
• Brainstorm
• Write a Normal & an Emotional Email
• Review Work
• Send!
• Personal Reflections
• Closure

This is the fourth lesson of a five part bundle on writing professional emails. The entire package is listed below: 

1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Emails
2. Lesson 2: Parts of an Email
3. Lesson 3: Clear & Polite Emails
4. Lesson 4: Emotions vs Emails (Writing responses to frustrating emails)
5. Lesson 5: Producing and Reflecting upon Final Emails

This is a Google Slides™ product!

It is a lesson that contains that following topics: 

• Bellringer
• Brainstorm Emotional Situations (not a moment to gossip about everyone and everything that is frustrating - general situations)
• Safeguards (vent but don't send, let time pass then answer, have a trusted advisor help you word your response)
• Purpose & Kindness (encouraging comments mixed with direct ones with two different email examples)
• Important Things to Remember (remember your place either in authority or under it and the impact of your words, words have power and can never be taken back, cautions in choosing your words, be careful not to make endless excuses)
• Practice (1 example, 2 practice opportunities, word choice and tone)
• Closure (mind map to recall details)

This is the fourth lesson of a five part bundle on writing professional emails. The entire package is listed below: 

1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Emails
2. Lesson 2: Parts of an Email
3. Lesson 3: Clear & Polite Emails
4. Lesson 4: Emotions vs Emails (Writing responses to frustrating emails)
5. Lesson 5: Producing and Reflecting upon Final Emails

This is a Google Slides™ product!

It is a lesson that contains that following topics: 

• Bellringer
• Formal Writing (things to avoid, sentence starters and frames for professional writing)
• Purpose (model email with a good and bad example)
• Rewriting Informal Emails (three practice examples)
• Closure (rewrite informal lines to be more professional)

This is the third lesson of a five part bundle on writing professional emails. The entire package is listed below: 

1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Emails
2. Lesson 2: Parts of an Email
3. Lesson 3: Clear & Polite Emails
4. Lesson 4: Emotions vs Emails (Writing responses to frustrating emails)
5. Lesson 5: Producing and Reflecting upon Final Emails

This is a Google Slides™ product!

It is a lesson that contains that following topics: 

• Bellringer
• Parts of an Email
• Subject (clear capitalization instructions)
• Greeting (formal and informal punctuation)
• Body (format tips)
• Closing & Signature (good and bad examples with tone examples)
• Review Questions (give students the opportunity to reflect with structure!)
• Closure

This is the second lesson of a five part bundle on writing professional emails. The entire package is listed below: 

1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Emails
2. Lesson 2: Parts of an Email
3. Lesson 3: Clear & Polite Emails
4. Lesson 4: Emotions vs Emails (Writing responses to frustrating emails)
5. Lesson 5: Producing and Reflecting upon Final Emails

This is a Google Slides™ product!

It is an introductory lesson that contains that following topics: 

• Bellringer
• What is an Email?
• Who Will You Send a Professional Email to? (at school and as an adult)
• Why Send an Email? (at school and as an adult)
• Business Hours
• Emails vs Texting
• 2 Good vs Bad Examples of an Email
• Closure

This is the first lesson of a five part bundle on writing professional emails. The entire package is listed below: 

1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Emails
2. Lesson 2: Parts of an Email
3. Lesson 3: Clear & Polite Emails
4. Lesson 4: Emotions vs Emails (Writing responses to frustrating emails)
5. Lesson 5: Producing and Reflecting upon Final Emails

This is a Google Slides™ product!

It is an introductory lesson that contains that following topics: 

• Bellringer
• What is an Email?
• Who Will You Send a Professional Email to? (at school and as an adult)
• Why Send an Email? (at school and as an adult)
• Business Hours
• Emails vs Texting
• 2 Good vs Bad Examples of an Email
• Closure

This is the first lesson of a five part bundle on writing professional emails. The entire package is listed below: 

1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Emails
2. Lesson 2: Parts of an Email
3. Lesson 3: Clear & Polite Emails
4. Lesson 4: Emotions vs Emails (Writing responses to frustrating emails)
5. Lesson 5: Producing and Reflecting upon Final Emails

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Help students master the art of paragraph writing with this comprehensive resource! Designed for upper elementary learners, this product is the first part of a unit that breaks down the key components of a great paragraph: topic sentences, supporting details, transition words, and concluding sentences. Step-by-step instructions, engaging examples, and fun activities guide students through each element, showing them how to put it all together to create clear and cohesive paragraphs.

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• Definitions/Examples
• Strong/Weak Components
• 3 Practice Tasks
• Strong vs Weak Checklist
• Matching Strong vs Weak
• Fixing Topic Sentences Practice

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Help students master the art of paragraph writing with this comprehensive resource! Designed for upper elementary learners, this product breaks down the key components of a great paragraph: topic sentences, supporting details, transition words, and concluding sentences. Step-by-step instructions, engaging examples, and fun activities guide students through each element, showing them how to put it all together to create clear and cohesive paragraphs.

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Looking for a versatile and engaging resource to kickstart your classroom each day? This comprehensive set of 50 check-in slides is perfect for any subject area, advisory periods, or as conversation starters, bell ringers, or SEL activities. These slides are designed to foster reflection, build community, and create meaningful conversations in your classroom, all while being easy to use and adaptable to your needs.

Product Features:

• 50 Unique Check-In Slides: With a wide variety of themes including emojis, weather, animals, colors, songs, and more, these slides ensure that your students start the day reflecting on their emotions, sharing their thoughts, and connecting with their peers.
• Flexible Use: Whether you're teaching math, language arts, science, or social studies, these slides can be seamlessly integrated into any lesson. They are also perfect for advisory periods, morning meetings, or as part of your SEL (Social Emotional Learning) curriculum.
• Year-Round Utility: With 50 unique slides, this resource can be used for 10 weeks straight without repeats, making it a staple in your daily routine. Whether you need a quick bell ringer, a conversation starter, or a community-building activity, this resource has you covered.
• Build Community: Encourage students to share and listen to each other's responses, fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment. These activities help students develop self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills.
• Engage All Learners: The diverse range of check-ins ensures that there’s something for every student, whether they relate more to visuals, emotions, or metaphors. This inclusivity helps every student feel seen and heard.

Ideas to Use:

• Morning Routines: Start each day with a quick and easy check-in to gauge your students' mood and mindset.
• SEL Activities: Incorporate these slides into your social-emotional learning curriculum to help students develop key emotional intelligence skills.
• Bell Ringers: Use these slides as an engaging way to transition into your daily lessons, helping students shift their focus and prepare mentally.
• Advisory Periods: Foster deeper connections and discussions during advisory time with thought-provoking questions and activities.
• Conversation Starters: Encourage students to share and discuss their thoughts, building communication skills and classroom community.

Why This Resource?

Creating a classroom environment where students feel connected, understood, and engaged is key to successful learning. These check-in slides are designed to help you achieve that goal effortlessly. By incorporating these daily check-ins into your routine, you’re not just starting the day on the right foot—you’re building a classroom culture where every student feels valued.

Get ready to make mornings the best part of the day with these engaging, reflective, and fun check-in slides. Perfect for year-round use and suitable for students of all ages!

This product, 'Baditude! My Self-Evaluation,' offers a glimpse into my comprehensive book companion for Julia Cook's 'Baditude!' It provides students with an opportunity to reflect on their classroom behavior, particularly focusing on personal attitudes.

Unlock the Full Potential: Baditude! (by Julia Cook) Social-Emotional Learning Activities

If you love this sample, please take a look at the complete book companion/interactive read aloud, Baditude! (by Julia Cook) Social-Emotional Learning Activities. This resource is a treasure trove of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and English Language Arts (ELA) activities designed to help children transition from a 'baditude' to an attitude of gratitude, all while honing essential ELA skills.

Within the full book companion, you'll discover:

• An in-depth explanation of the CASEL 5 Standards, covering self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
• Support and recommendations for educators on teaching and nurturing a positive attitude in children.
• Clear SEL learning objectives integrated into this book companion.
• Thoughtful guided questions to facilitate discussions before, during, and after reading the text.
• A diverse array of book companion activities that bridge ELA and SEL skills.
• ELA skill sheets and posters.
• Informative notes to families, elucidating the skills being developed in class and offering guidance on how they can support at home.
• Celebratory Brag Tags for recognizing and applauding improvements and achievements.

Explore More Resources for SEL and ELA Skills Development

I invite you to explore my store for more book companions that will aid your classroom in cultivating SEL and ELA proficiency.

For the best value, consider exploring my comprehensive bundle of book companions, Social Emotional Learning Activities By making a single purchase, you'll gain access to all current book companions and receive notifications for downloading future full book companions at no extra cost.

Learn More: Interactive Readalouds for SEL and Literacy Skills

Discover the power of interactive read-alouds in promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) and literacy skills in children. Explore the benefits of reading to kids for their academic success and emotional intelligence. Whether you’re a teacher or a caregiver, learn how interactive read-alouds can positively transform young lives with this blog post: Interactive Readalouds: How to Use Them to Promote SEL and Literacy Skills.

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This product (Train Your Dragon to Follow Rules- Cause and Effect) is a sample of my book companion for the book Train Your Dragon to Follow Rules by Steve Herman. It allows students to reflect on their own behavior in the classroom around the topic of personal attitude. 

Unlock the Full Potential: Train Your Dragon to Follow Rules (by Steve Herman) Social-Emotional Activities

The full book companion, Train Your Dragon to Follow Rules (by Steve Herman) Social-Emotional Activities, can be found in my TeachShare store. It is full of SEL and ELA activities for helping children learn about why we have rules and the importance of following them, while also building specific ELA skills.

What Awaits You in the Full Book Companion:

• An explanation of the CASEL 5 Standards (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making).
• Support for adults and suggestions on how to teach and support children in learning about why we have rules, why the same rules apply to everyone, and the impact of our choices.
• Specific SEL learning objectives that are covered in this book companion.
• Guided questions for before, during, and after reading the text.
• A variety of book companion activities that address both ELA and SEL skills.
• ELA skill sheets/posters
• Note to families explaining the skill we are working on in class and letting them know how they can help at home.
• Brag Tags for celebrating improvement and success

Explore More Resources for SEL and ELA Skills Development

Please visit my store for other book companions to help your class develop both their SEL and ELA skills! To get the best value, take a look at my growing bundle of book companions, Social Emotional Learning Activities. Pay once, get all of my current book companions, then receive a notification to download each new full book companion at no additional cost to you!

Learn More: Interactive Readalouds for SEL and Literacy Skills

Discover the power of interactive read-alouds in promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) and literacy skills in children. Explore the benefits of reading to kids for their academic success and emotional intelligence. Whether you’re a teacher or a caregiver, learn how interactive read-alouds can positively transform young lives with this blog post: Interactive Readalouds: How to Use Them to Promote SEL and Literacy Skills.

Stay Connected

Please follow me on TeachShare for more great social-emotional learning and behavior-related resources! And remember, if you purchase, please leave a review and TPT will give you credits toward more fabulous TPT products!

I created a curriculum that provides a simple, effective, and engaging way to teach your child their letters. 

Parents: This resource is simple and effective so that you can teach your child the foundational literacy skills they need. You don’t need a fancy degree to help your child succeed.

Teachers: You don’t have time to teach aides and parent volunteers how to teach literacy skills effectively. With this resource, you can print it, hand it off, and know your students are taken care of.

This curriculum will help your child master:

• Important phonological awareness skills
• Letter name and sound of letters
• Differentiation of upper and lowercase letters
• The penmanship of each letter
• An introduction to reading two-letter words

What's included:

• Detailed lesson plans
• Sound cards
• Phonological awareness practice: Syllable awareness, beginning sound, & phonemic awareness
• Independent practice for letter names and sounds
• Upper and lowercase letter sort
• Penmanship boards
• Independent practice for penmanship
• Review of previously taught letters using games and multi-sensory activities
• Assessments for every 5 letters
• An introduction to reading two-letter words
• Videos to help you effectively teach phonological awareness and letters

I created this curriculum using the most researched and effective methods to teach children early literacy skills. The Science of Reading research has been shown to teach 95% of children to read and write effectively. Structured Literacy provides an explicit and systematic approach to teaching important literacy skills.

I have used this resource with children who are beginning to learn their letters and children who are struggling to master their letters, so I know it works. My students master their letters gain confidence and enjoy learning letters with the resources and methods laid out in this curriculum. 

Don't miss this opportunity to set your child up for success in their foundational literacy skills.

Ready to learn about the American Revolution? This 26 page comic book includes blank templates for students and fact based writing. Covers 1773-1783 and is divided by years. Includes: King George III Stamp Act British Tea Act 13 Colonies British Tea Party and Boston Harbor First Continental Congress George Washington John Adams Declaration of Rights Paul Revere and Midnight Ride American Revolution Battles Minute Men Common Sense by Thomas Paine Declaration of Independence Washington Crossing the Delaware Benjamin Franklin's Trip to France for an Ally Continental Army Treaty with France Yorktown Surrender Treaty of Paris Excellent for introduction, reinforcement, assessment, and for English, Government, and History/Social Studies. Makes learning about the American Revolution fun and interactive! Meets TEKS and CCSS.

Engage your 4th-grade students with a spooky, Halloween-themed reading passage! "The Mystery Of The Missing Candy" is a fun and slightly spooky fiction story perfect for the Halloween season. This engaging passage will spark imagination while reinforcing key reading skills.

What’s Included:

Fiction Reading Passage: Halloween-themed 5 Multiple-Choice Questions: These questions assess students' comprehension, ability to make inferences, and recall important details.

2 Discussion Questions: Open-ended questions that encourage critical thinking and class discussion about the characters and events in the story.

Possible Uses in the Classroom:

Independent Reading Practice: Assign as a fun and seasonal comprehension check during reading block or centers.

Guided Reading: Perfect for small-group instruction, allowing students to discuss the story and explore their understanding together.

Whole-Class Discussion: Use the included discussion questions to promote classroom dialogue and encourage students to express their ideas and make connections.

Homework or Early Finisher Activity: Ideal for independent practice outside of class or for students who finish their work early.

Halloween Literacy Fun: The spooky theme makes this a great seasonal activity to keep students engaged while building essential literacy skills.

Engage your students with this Halloween-themed passage that’s both fun and educational, and help them master key reading skills while celebrating the season!

Small group planning made easy!

Plan your groups using the editable templates and then lesson plan for small groups. There are 5 different templates with the titles "Plans," "Math," or "Literacy" labeled at the top for each one.

Each one is editable or you can delete the boxes and print it to write in it. Your choice!

Letter Sounds RTI- This is a great RTI tool for students struggling with letter-sound relationships. It is 25 day (5 week) intervention letter sounds program, great for distance learning. This can be done individually or in a group as large as 8. Each week focuses on 5 letters (week 5 includes 6). This is broken down into several components for each day for learning letter sounds!

Please look at the preview for an in-depth look at this packet. **The flashcards and the pre/post test have been changed to a more student friendly font (manuscript). Please use the Q & A if you have questions about this product!

Common Core Standard

ELA-Literacy.RF.K.3a

Demonstrate basic knowledge of letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or most frequent sound for each consonant.

This product is part of the ULTIMATE K/1 READING BUNDLE!

ULTIMATE K/1 READING BUNDLE

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1st Grade Salt Life

Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson

These 8 protocol/guideline slides are perfect for any essay in any subject! Students will follow the guidelines in order to present their essays to their peers and recieve direct and specific feedback through 3 column note taking.

Before the Lesson:

• Students should have completed a rough draft of their writing.
• Pre decide small revision groups.
• Make copies of each students essay for each of their group members.

Directions:

• Go through each of these 8 protocol slides with students as they recieve feedback from their peers in order to make revisions on their essay:

1. Distribute
2. Explain
3. Read
4. Read again
5. Share
6. Receive
7. Clarify
8. Repeat

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*Note this product may be used in brick an mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool.

This activity is aimed at getting students to have a deeper understanding of CVC words they are learning by matching pictures to their words. This is great for a variety of levels and grade ranges.

Included With This Resource:

⭐2 full sheets of words and their matching pictures.

⭐Half-sheet picture and word match sheets with a recording sheet that gives students the chance to write the word.

⭐2 Ways to match; either have students match words to pictures or pictures to words. 4 sheets for each version

⭐Large word and picture cards that can be used in a variety of small or larger group settings.

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⭐ Short i| CVC Words| Game-Center Activity| Word Flip

⭐ Short i |CVC Words| Word Building Activity| Word Ladder Flip| SOR