Use these bookmarks to get to know your students at the beginning of the school year! Once completed, students have an instant bookmark to use for the school year. 5 designs to choose from. Both Canadian and U.S. spelling bookmark templates included. <strong>Print on card-stock, cut and hand out to your students to complete the info and color. Once the written side has been completed, students can draw on/decorate the other side.</strong> 8 Pages.

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown is a story about a friendly robot named Roz, who finds herself shipwrecked on an island full of wild animals. Included in this resource are questions and vocabulary words for Chapters 1-80 (1 sheet for each chapter). Use the questions to recap each chapter orally or have students complete the sheets. Each chapter also contains chapter vocabulary words that can be used to find the meaning or write sentences for each. Check out the author's website! 82 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 to introduce each of the 18 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 9

The Breadwinner, a children's novel by Deborah Ellis is about an 11-year-old girl named Parvana. She is forced by circumstances to be the breadwinner for her family in a war-torn Taliban-era in Afghanistan. While reading the novel, have a class discussion on how girls and women are treated differently than boys and men. Then have the students complete the comic strip assignment sheet, that will show that girls and women should be given the same freedom as boys and men. After completing the novel, have your students complete the poster assignment. A poster rubric is included. As an extension, have the students present the poster to their classmates. A great assessment tool for Novel Study and Media Literacy as well! The Book report can be used as a quick assessment. It contains short activities that deal with the settings, characters, plot and themes. Students will also have the opportunity to design a new cover for the novel and give it a new title. The "Parvana" acrostic template could be used as a character sketch. Total Pages 8

This culminating mini package is a creative way for the students to recap their knowledge and understanding of the novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by ROALD DAHL. Students will be able to give you information on the settings, characters, plot and about one of the novel themes. It also includes a "design a Golden Ticket" section, as well as a vocabulary word/meaning match. Mini package also contains 2 word searches (with answer sheets) and a part of speech word sort. Your students will explore the vocabulary words in the novel, as well as review nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs. Total Pages 10

Use this book report for any novel that the students have read. Great for a quick assessment tool! Contains the following: Listing the setting(s), characters, and plot. Writing sentences for vocabulary words that were difficult to read and/or spell. Describing what students enjoyed most about the novel. Designing a new cover for the novel. TIP: Have the students present their book report to the class and use presentation as an oral communication assessment. Ideal for Special Education/ESL. Oral Presentation Rubric sheet included. Total Pages 6

A 3 in 1 handy resource for the most common lines in Geometry, parallel, perpendicular and intersecting! Printer Friendly! Includes a handout in color and b/w, with all 3 definitions and illustrations of the lines. Handout could be kept in student's notebooks to remind them of the definitions. Also included are 3 mini posters of the 3 lines, parallel, perpendicular and intersecting, to put up in your classroom! Total Pages-6

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. Use this fun resource to culminate the novel and use it as an assessment tool as well! Your students will describe the main setting using adjectives, as well as give details about the main character. Students will have the opportunity to describe the plot and write about one of the main themes found in the novel (Light/Dark, Forgiveness, Honesty, and Pride/Self-Esteem. They will also find definitions and write sentences for some vocabulary words. There is a design component as well. Students will design a "Bookmark" using one of the 4 sections of the book as their inspiration. Total Pages 5

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. Before, during or after reading this amazing novel by Roald Dahl, students could learn vocabulary words and their meanings by working on the 6 word matches. The 6 matches include vocabulary from Chapters 1-3, 4-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15-16 and 17-20. Answer sheets are also included. A sentence writing sheet as well as a word sort sheet are also included. A great assessment tool as well! Total Pages 15

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

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

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

Introducing, “Christmas Symbols”, a creative way to get your students excited and learn about Christmas! Great for ESL and Special Ed. too! This package contains: a sheet with 9 Christmas pictures/symbols in color a sheet of the same pictures/symbols in black and white A sheet with the vocabulary words for the 9 pictures/symbols The students could use these sheets to cut and match the pictures/symbols with the vocabulary word. Also included in the package are 4 sheets that once folded, colored and decorated will become cards that could be shared with family and friends. They could be personalized on the inside with a message or poem. There is also a blank card sheet that could be used by students to draw their own picture(s). A word search with 20 symbol words is also included (with answer sheet) 2 Christmas poem templates are included for students to learn or review the meaning of Christmas. A website sheet is included. On this sheet there are 5 websites that could be used as mini lessons on Christmas symbols.

Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is an amazing novel about a middle school girl who feels that she somehow can't fit in. Her new teacher, Mr. Daniels, finally uncovers the full extent of Ally’s problem. Students will recap the main setting, main character, plot, themes and complete some vocabulary activities. Albert Einstein's quote will be analyzed by the students as well. Students will have the opportunity to redesign the book cover, ask questions about dyslexia and summarize the main character and book using the acrostic templates, "Ally Nickerson" and "Fish in a Tree". Bonus: -Character Traits sheet (to assist with acrostics) -Novel VS Movie templates Total pages 12.

A great way to incorporate Christmas, Christmas symbols and adjectives. This fun activity can be used with a whole class, while brainstorming or individually in centers. In this activity, students will choose adjectives that best describe the picture/Christmas symbol and write the adjectives around the picture. Christmas symbols included are: Christmas Tree, Christmas Stocking, Christmas Wreath, Snowflake, Candy Canes, Santa Hat, Christmas Present, Snowman. Answer sheet included with possible answers to each activity. Pgs. 10

THE GIVER (by Lois Lowry) Vocabulary Pack includes: -a word search (answers included) -a vocabulary sentence writing sheet -a word sort sheet to be used with the word search vocabulary words (could be used to review parts of speech or as a grammar quiz) -a vocabulary match (answers included) that could be used as a quiz Pgs. 7

This 4 page culminating activity is a creative way for the students to recap their knowledge and understanding of the novel, THE GIVER by Lois Lowry. Students will be able to give you information on the settings, characters, plot and write parts of speech and meanings for some of the vocabulary words. They will also have the opportunity to write about one of the themes found in the novel, and write a character sketch. Pgs. 5

What better way to celebrate your students' birthdays than by having your students design their own birthday invitation! Have your students complete this fun activity any time of the school year. Includes an easy to follow lesson plan too! Prints well in grayscale setting. Contains U.S. and non-U.S. spelling. Pgs. 6

Included are 2 FREE sample activities-3 pages each- from our complete Primary Grade journal book. These activities could be used by students in Grades 1-3, depending on their level and ability. Practice vocabulary words related to the topic/theme. Work on graphic organizers as a class or group. Write and then draw about the engaging topic. WRITING AND ART ALL IN ONE! Includes printing practice pages too! These activities are user friendly and they could be used in many different ways. Some teachers are using them as a daily morning warm up or part of their existing language program. DID YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS ENJOY THE ACTIVITIES?.... My Writing Journeys Primary Grades CHECK OUT OUR COMPLETE BOOKLET FOR ONLY $3.00! Click here: My Writing Journeys PRIMARY GRADES Total Pages 8

Get your students excited about writing about sports or stories about sports with these fun writing sheets! Includes color and black/white sheets with lines, with some lines or without lines. TIP: Use sheets without lines to write sport acrostics! Total Pages 7