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Wonder (R. J. Palacio) Word Searches
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Wonder (R. J. Palacio) Word Searches

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A great way to introduce or conclude the novel, WONDER, by R. J. Palacio. A novel about a boy that deals with an agonizing journey from the safe solitude of home schooling to the difficulties of public school, because of his differences. Students will be able to review 80 vocabulary words using the 2 word searches (answers included). Students will also get the opportunity to sort the vocabulary words in the proper parts of speech boxes, as well as write sentences using the vocabulary words found in the word searches. Total Pages 7
Wonder (R.J. Palacio) Culminating Activities
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Wonder (R.J. Palacio) Culminating Activities

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This package offers your students a creative way to summarize what they have learned while reading the novel, "Wonder", a children's novel by R.J. Pallacio's. A novel about a boy that deals with an agonizing journey from the safe solitude of home schooling to the difficulties of public school, because of his differences. The students will have the opportunity to revisit 2 of the novel's themes as well as write about the setting and the plot. Also included are 3 vocabulary match activities (answers included) to use after each part of the book. Vocabulary Match 1 for part 1, and so on. All activities could be used as a quick assessment tool. Total Pages 11
Wonder Novel Activities
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Wonder Novel Activities

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This package contains activities to complete before, during and after reading the novel, Wonder by R.J. Palacio. -2 acrostic poems -4 page book report -2 word searches with answers -Vocabulary activities P.S. When printing horizontal pages, change page set up on printer to "landscape". You have the flexibility to use each page of this resource at the same time or at different times of your novel study, depending what your lesson focus is. For example, if you are discussing settings and characters, just use page 1, and so on. As an alternative, you can cut out each section/part of the resource and mount it on cardstock to use in Language centers, Literature Circles or Mobiles. Great for Special Ed. and ESL students too, as it is easy to follow with definitions of each part of a story, setting, characters, plot, etc. Total Pages 18
Wonder Vocabulary Match Set
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Wonder Vocabulary Match Set

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"Wonder", a children's novel by R.J. Pallacio's, is about a boy that deals with an agonizing journey from the safe solitude of home schooling to the difficulties of public school, because of his differences. Use these 3 vocabulary match activities (answers included) after each part of the book. Vocabulary Match 1 for part 1, and so on. Great for a quick assessment tool as well! Total Pages 7
Wonder-Parts and Points of View Summary Activity
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Wonder-Parts and Points of View Summary Activity

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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
Jour de la Terre
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Jour de la Terre

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A great way to get your students involved in the importance of Earth Day. Students will have the opportunity to explore French Earth Day vocabulary. Included are: -2 vocabulary word matches (French/English) Answers Included. -1 word search (answers included) -1 sentence writing sheet Total Pages 8
Stone Fox Vocabulary Activities
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Stone Fox Vocabulary Activities

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Stone Fox, by John Reynolds Gardiner, is a novel about a very determined boy named Willy. He enters a dog sled race in order to win $500 to pay back the taxes on his grandfather's farm. Use these vocabulary activities to keep your student motivated while reading the novel. These activities could be used before, during and after reading the novel. Activities included are: -a 25 vocabulary word match sheet (answer sheet included) -2 Word Search sheets (Chapters 1-5 and 6-10) (answer sheets included) -an alphabetical order sheet -a word sort sheet, where students place each of the words from the word search in the correct parts of speech category -a sentence writing sheet, where students write sentences using some of the vocabulary words from the word searches Total Pages 10
Stone Fox Culminating Activities
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Stone Fox Culminating Activities

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Stone Fox, by John Reynolds Gardiner, is a novel about a very determined boy named Willy. He enters a dog sled race in order to win $500 to pay back the taxes on his grandfather's farm. Use these creative activities as a quick assessment after completing the novel Stone Fox with your students. The students will have the opportunity to recap the necessary parts of the novel, setting, characters, plot and themes. Students will also write sentences using some of the vocabulary words. A "what if" section will have the students thinking about other scenarios that could have taken place in the novel. They will also analyze the novel title and have the opportunity to give the novel a new title and cover. Total Pages 5
The Outsiders Vocabulary by Chapter
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The Outsiders Vocabulary by Chapter

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The Outsiders Vocabulary by Chapter is intended to be used along side with the novel by S. E. Hinton. Use the vocabulary to introduce each of the 12 chapters. Students can locate the words in the dictionary prior to reading each chapter. Students can find the meaning and part of speech. This exercise will assist students to better understand the content of each chapter. A word sort sheet is provided for the students. As they learn new vocabulary in each chapter, they will place each word in the appropriate part of speech box. To differentiate for the Special Ed./ESL student, have them locate each word using an online dictionary. As an extension, have students write original sentences for each vocabulary word after reading each chapter in the novel. Sheet provided. Total Pages 7
St. Patrick's Day Fun Activities!
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St. Patrick's Day Fun Activities!

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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
Let's Start, Write!
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Let's Start, Write!

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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
My Parts of Speech Snowman
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My Parts of Speech Snowman

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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
Le Jour du Souvenir
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Le Jour du Souvenir

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Que pensez-vous quand vous entendez les mots, «Le Jour du Souvenir»? Demandez à vos élèves d'écrire leurs réflexions sur cette question . Les élèves écriront un poème acrostiche (est inclus) en utilisant la feuille de vocabulaire pour les aider . Une feuille pour écrire des phrases est inclus . Total Pages 5
Mes Voyages D'Ecriture Partie 2
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Mes Voyages D'Ecriture Partie 2

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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
Remembrance Day Reflection
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Remembrance Day Reflection

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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
Thanksgiving Trio
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Thanksgiving Trio

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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
FRINDLE Activity Pack
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FRINDLE Activity Pack

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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
Happy Halloween! Word Search Plus
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Happy Halloween! Word Search Plus

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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
Halloween Word Makes
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Halloween Word Makes

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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
Halloween Acrostics
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Halloween Acrostics

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A great way to get yours students to write and create a poem at the same time. Have your students write about Halloween, ghosts, pumpkins and witches using these templates. Students could use one word or sentence for each letter of the word. Print in black and white and have students color picture lightly after completing the writing. Total Pages 4