Getting to know your students in the first few weeks of school could be somewhat of a challenge. This package will assist you in getting to know your students, as well as have your students ease into the new school year. Included are: Certaines choses sur moi - Some Things About Me Mes objectifs de l'école - My School Goals Commencer votre journée scolaire - Starting Your School Day Après votre journée scolaire - After Your School Day Les activités d'association de mots - Word Association Activities Faire des mots - Creative Word Make Each activity comes in color and in black and white too! Have students color the black and white for an extra activity. Total Pages 20

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a children's novel written by Roald Dahl. At night, Mr. Fox steals chickens, ducks, and turkeys from three mean and wealthy farmers. The farmers try to get back at him, however, Mr. Fox outwits them. Use the vocabulary word searches before or after reading the specific chapters. Included are 4 vocabulary word searches (answer sheets included). -Chapters 1-4 -Chapters 5-9 -Chapters 10-13 -Chapters 14-18 Use the "Word Sort" sheet to review parts of speech with your students. After completing the word search sheet, students will place each vocabulary word in the correct part of speech box. Also included is a Mr. Fox acrostic template that could be used as a character sketch. A poster template and a poster rubric to advertise the novel, that could be used for Media, is included as well. A great assessment tool! Total Pages 13

Charlie's parents and grandparents, along with their bed, have been loaded into Willy Wonka's great glass elevator in order to go to the Chocolate factory. After reading this amazing novel by Roald Dahl, the students will recap information on the settings, characters, plot and theme. They will describe a text-to-self connection that they have made while reading the novel, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. Students will also have the opportunity to write sentences using some of the vocabulary words and draw a picture of the glass elevator going into orbit around the earth. Use as an assessment tool too! Total Pages 7

A great way to learn school vocabulary and draw at the same time! On the first sheet students complete compound word, suffix and root word activities. On the second sheet students will sketch the pictures of the vocabulary words listed. On the third sheet students will use at least 10 of the school vocabulary sketches to create a school collage. School Vocabulary Bonus Sheet included! Also great for ESL, ELL and Special Ed.! 5 pages.

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a children's novel written by Roald Dahl. At night, Mr. Fox steals chickens, ducks, and turkeys from three mean and wealthy farmers. The farmers try to get back at him, however, Mr. Fox outwits them. Use the vocabulary match sheets before or after reading the specific chapters. Included are 4 vocabulary match sheets (answer sheets included). -Chapters 1-4 -Chapters 5-9 -Chapters 10-13 -Chapters 14-18 After completing each match sheet, students can write sentences using some of the vocabulary words. Sentence Sheet included. Use the "Word Sort" sheet to review parts of speech with your students. After completing the match sheet, students will place each vocabulary word in the correct part of speech box. A great assessment tool! Total Pages 11

This mini pack of school vocabulary words will get the students excited about learning the spelling of some common school words that are used on a daily basis. Students will have the opportunity to write out the vocabulary word 2 or 3 times. The students will then write a personal sentence using the same word. Great for ESL, ELL or Special Ed. Total Pages 4

The Tale of Despereaux, the Newbery Medal-winning fairy tale by Kate DiCamillo, is a story about the adventures of a mouse named Despereaux Tilling. He sets out on his quest to rescue a beautiful human princess. Included are 3 word searches that contain 40 vocabulary words each (answer sheets included). Vocabulary from Chapters 1-15, 16-33 and 34-52. Also included is a word sort sheet that is used to sort the vocabulary from the word searches into the proper parts of speech sections. A sentence sheet is also included in order for students to write sentences using some of the word search vocabulary. Total Pages 10

Freak the Mighty, by Rodman Philbrick is an amazing story about two boys who form a formidable human force! One is a slow learner, too big for his age, and the other is a small, disabled genius. Use these activities after reading the novel for a quick assessment tool. Included are questions about the setting, characters, plot and themes. Students also get the opportunity to summarize the novel by using the acrostic template, "Freak the Mighty", and work on some vocabulary found in the novel. Other activities include creating a new book cover/title, as well as a questioning page on Freak's disability. Also included are 3 vocabulary match sheets with answers. Total Pages 13

What do you think about when you hear the words "Remembrance Day"? Ask your students this very thought provoking question and see what they come up with. Answers could be displayed on the Poppy sheet. Also included is an "adjective" acrostic, where students list adjectives to describe Remembrance Day. A bonus adjective sheet is included to assist the students in completing the acrostic. A sentence writing sheet is also included, where students write sentences using Remembrance Day vocabulary words. Tip: Photocopy sheets in black and white and have students color them once they have completed the writing. Total Pages 5

Includes a 4 page book report. A creative way for the students to recap their knowledge and understanding of the Novel, FRINDLE by Andrew Clements. Students will be able to give you information on the settings, characters, plot and write sentences using some of the vocabulary words. They will also have the opportunity to write about one of the themes found in the novel, create a new name for an item found at home, design a new book cover and draw how they would transform their classroom. Also included: -word search (answers included) -sentence writing activity sheet -"Frindle" and "Nick Allen" acrostic templates -story character traits sheet (will assist students with acrostics) -vocabulary match sheet (answers included) -vocabulary word sort sheet A great assessment tool! Total Pages 17

A great way to get your older students to review Halloween vocabulary words! As an extension, have students write a story using 20 or more vocabulary words found in the word search using the story template. As another extension, have students place the vocabulary words in the correct parts of speech category, using the word sort sheet. Total Pages 4

Introducing our Part 2 booklet! A fun way for your students to express themselves in French! 10 -two page activities. Topics that students can relate to. Contains graphic organizers, topic related word wall words and an art component too! Spread out each activity into 2-3 days. No planning required by teacher. Just photocopy and go! Many art sections could be taken outside of the book. For example, make cut and paste posters etc. Topics include: Mon sport préféré, Invitation d'anniversaire, Donnant aux autres, Je me brosse les dents, Une alimentation saine, Hier, aujourd'hui et demain, Le temps que ..., Le meilleur jeu, Ma nouvelle invention!, Une journée de printemps pluvieux An excellent accompaniment to the Daily 5 Program! Cross-curricular topics too! Includes a variety of "writing forms" This writing journal book is user friendly and it could be used in many different ways. Use the journal as a daily morning warm up or as part of your existing language program. Each writing activity/topic includes a graphic organizer, word wall words, writing and drawing sections, as well as writing and drawing tips! Total Pages 21

Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan, is a novel about a girl named Anna whose mother died the day after her brother, Caleb was born...and much, much more! After your students read this novel, they will have the opportunity to describe the prairie setting in the spring, describe the main characters, write about the plot and one of the main themes. They will also have the opportunity to write sentences using some of the vocabulary words found in the novel. Last, but not least, they will write a letter to Anna or Caleb. Use these culminating activities as a quick assessment tool as well. Total Pages 5

Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan, is a novel about a girl named Anna whose mother died the day after her brother, Caleb was born...and much, much more! Use these vocabulary activities, before, during or after reading the novel. Included: -acrostic template with novel title, that could be used as a character sketch for Sarah or to summarize the novel -character traits sheet (could be used to fill in acrostic template) -word search with 35 vocabulary words (plus answer sheet) -word match with 18 vocabulary words (plus answer sheet) -crossword puzzle with 15 vocabulary words (plus answer sheet) -vocabulary sheet that could be used to assist ESL or Special Ed. students with the crossword puzzle Total Pages 10

So how many words can your students make with the words, Halloween, pumpkin, witch and ghost? Use these fun sheets to challenge your students! Print them in black and white and then have your students color them lightly after they complete the words. As an extension, have students write sentences with the new words they made! Total Pages 4

These reproducible pages are a collection of quick and easy activities to get the students motivated to start writing about a particular subject/theme. The following subjects/themes are included: -adjectives -verb tenses -topic sentences -parts of a paragraphs -parts of story -developing writing ideas -reading -school -weather -inventions -recycling -water -friends -peace -anti-bullying -being helpful -giving Happy writing! Total Pages 26

A St. Patrick's Day package filled with "Fun Activities"! Included are: -2 acrostics templates -3 math sheets - crossword puzzle (answer sheet included) -alphabetical order vocabulary sheet (answer sheet included) -sentence writing sheet -word make sheet Total Pages 13

My Parts of Speech Snowman is a fun unit that incorporates the winter/snowman theme with "parts of speech". Great to use before, during or after reading any "Snowman" book with your class. Prints well in black/white. Can be used for Special Ed. and ESL students too! Included in the unit are: -a mini "parts of speech" poster -4 sheets to circle the nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs -4 fill in the blanks sentence sheets (nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs) -an activity for students to create a unique snowman using items that they will color, cut and paste (sample included) -4 alphabetical order sheets (nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs) Total Pages 20

Thanksgiving is a time of the year where we can all reflect on all the great things that we have. Have your students complete this trio to show all that they are thankful for. Print in black and white and then have students color the pictures lightly on all 3 sheets. Includes: Acrostic, Word Make and Diamante Bonus: "I am thankful for..." sheet Total Pages 4

Wonder by R.J. Palacio is about a ten-year-old boy named August Pullman, who was born looking different and was not expected to survive. A wonderful novel that is written in multiple points-of-view. August's, Via's, Summer's, Jack's, Justin's and Miranda's. In this activity, students will write a point form summary after reading each part. Contains sheets for all sections of the 8 different parts of the novel. Use this activity in your Literature Circles or Language Centers. TIP--Divide your class into 8 groups and give them each a part to complete. After completing they could present each part to the class. It could be used as a quick assessment after completing each of the 8 parts of the novel. Total Pages 34