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Fantastic Mr. Fox Word Searches & More
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Fantastic Mr. Fox Word Searches & More

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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
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
Sarah, Plain and Tall - Culminating Activities
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Sarah, Plain and Tall - Culminating Activities

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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
Brushing My Teeth Activity and Lesson Plan
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Brushing My Teeth Activity and Lesson Plan

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How do you brush your teeth? Have you every really stopped to think about it? Have your students complete this fun procedural writing activity and see how many steps they come up with. Includes an easy to follow lesson plan. Prints well in grayscale setting too! Pgs. 7
REFUGEE Vocabulary by Section
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REFUGEE Vocabulary by Section

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REFUGEE, By Alan Gratz, is a captivating novel of 3 children and their families, who, in different decades and in different continents, flee their homelands searching for safety and freedom. In this resource you will find vocabulary for each section of the novel. Each section has been numbered to make it easier for the teacher and students to follow and complete. One page for each of the 53 sections. A word sort sheet as well as a sentence writing sheet are also included. 10 Pages.
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
Tuck Everlasting---Culminating Activities Plus
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Tuck Everlasting---Culminating Activities Plus

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This culminating package contains fun activities that the students will enjoy working on. A great way to evaluate the students once they have completed reading the novel, Tuck Everlasting, by Natalie Babbitt. The 4 pages contain questions on the settings, characters, plot, themes and symbols. Vocabulary words will be researched and students will have the opportunity to write sentences using some of the vocabulary words. There is also a page to design a new novel cover as well as come up with a new novel name. Also included are: -acrostic template -characters' traits sheet -crossword puzzle with answers -crossword vocabulary list Total Pages 11
Dog or Cat? Activity and Lesson Plan
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Dog or Cat? Activity and Lesson Plan

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If you had to choose between getting a dog or a cat, which would you prefer? Which would your students prefer? In this journal activity, students will make a choice between two pets and give reasons why. Students will write informative/explanatory texts while examining a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. They will also learn how to draw a dog and a cat! Includes an easy to follow lesson plan. Prints well in grayscale setting too! Includes pages with U.S. and non U.S. spelling. Pgs. 7
Sailboat Themed Activities
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Sailboat Themed Activities

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These sailboat themed activities will have the students sailing into some fun math and language activities! Ideal for end of school review! Excellent to use with the storybook, "The Little Sailboat" by Lois Lenski! Included are: -1 addition sheet -1 subtraction sheet -1 create words using the word "sailboat" -1 create a story sheet with vocabulary words. Ideal for helping students with creativity when they need a boost! -1 story template sheet -1 draw about the story sheet -1 place in alphabetical order sheet -design a sailboat template Total Pages 9
Baseball Fever!!!
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Baseball Fever!!!

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Have you and your students caught the "Baseball Fever!!!" yet? Get your students excited about baseball by challenging them with these baseball vocabulary matches! Contains 3 vocabulary match sheets (answer sheets included), with a total of 44 baseball vocabulary words. Total Pages 7 Answer Key Included
Allons jouer au baseball!
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Allons jouer au baseball!

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Get your students excited about baseball with these vocabulary matches in French! Contains 2 vocabulary match sheets, French/English (answer sheets included). A total of 33 baseball vocabulary words. Total Pages 5 Answer Key Included
The Tale of Despereaux-Vocabulary Matches Plus
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The Tale of Despereaux-Vocabulary Matches Plus

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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 these vocabulary matches before, during or after reading the chapters in the novel. 3 match sets (40 vocabulary words in each) and their answers are included. Also included are 2 pages of vocabulary words to assist the ESL/Special Ed. students to complete the matches. Great for Literacy Centers and/or Literature Circles! Total Pages 16 Answer Key-Included
Stone Fox Culminating Activities-2
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Stone Fox Culminating Activities-2

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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. Use as a Media assessment too! Activities included are: -3 acrostic templates with the words, "Willy", "Stone Fox" and "Grandfather". Use these as a novel summary or character study. -character trait sheet to assist students in completing acrostics. -poster template and poster rubric to advertise the novel. -comic strip template to summarize the last chapter of the novel. Total Pages 8
Cool Snow Cone Activities
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Cool Snow Cone Activities

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It's that time of the year when students are getting a little restless. Why not give them a "Cool" treat and have them complete some of these fun snow cone activities! Included are: -snow cone diamante template (great way to review adjectives, verbs and synonyms) -snow cone acrostic template (review adjectives, poetry, etc.) -word make sheet using the words "snow cones" (use new words to write sentences and/or parts of speech) -snow cone mini project prompt sheet (review research skills) -project answer sheet Total Pages 6
Earth Day Activities
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Earth Day Activities

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These Earth Day activities could be used to initiate class discussion on the environment, and the 3Rs. Use these activities as "hand out" sheets or as "task cards" (print on cardstock and laminate) in a center. The activities could also be used as writing prompts for older students. Contains "create a poster" and "Earth Day" acrostic templates too! Within these activities, students will review "verbs" as well as "inference". Students will also be able to create new words using the words, Earth Day. BONUS: The First Earth Day information sheet included! Total Pages 10
Groundhog Day Activities
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Groundhog Day Activities

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A fun way to celebrate Groundhog Day. Use the word search (answers included) to introduce or review vocabulary. Also included is a creative story template sheet. Students will write about Groundhog Day from the point of view of the groundhog. Total Pages 4
A Winter Collection
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A Winter Collection

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This Winter Collection will have your students warmed up in no time! It contains: A Winter Lune Template Snowflake Word Make Winter Word Map Snowflake Diamante Template Snowman Acrostic Template A Snowman Diamante Template Total Pages 7
Crash-Novel Book Report
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Crash-Novel Book Report

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This 3 page book report is a creative way for the students to recap their knowledge and understanding of the Novel, Crash by Jerry Spinelli. 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 many themes found in the novel. Use the Bonus CRASH acrostic sheet as a character sketch! Total Pages 4
School Vocabulary Activity, Sketch and Collage
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School Vocabulary Activity, Sketch and Collage

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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.
My School Words Journal
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My School Words Journal

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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