Paraphrasing - Steps to Great Paraphrasing PowerPoint presentation, including what is paraphrasing and why it is important. Stimulate students to think. Strategies to turn what they are reading into written summaries. Helpful when teaching how to research and write notecards and source cards. Students need to know how to paraphrase to avoid plagiarism by putting their research into their own words. Supports common core state standards. Happy writing! - HappyEdugator CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

Chromebooks Rules for the Classroom - If your school is using Google Chromebooks in the classroom, you can use these technology rules for using notebooks in the classroom to get your kids started. You can adapt these rules to various notebooks or other laptops on a cart, or even for iPads. Left EDITABLE so you can change them for your classroom needs. Just project them on your SMARTBOARD or whiteboard and go over them with your kids before you begin. Use the last slide to review. Uesful for any subject, and a good resource for computing class. Hope you find it helpful!

Introduction to Research PowerPoint Presentation. Introduce students to writing a research project. Starts with an activating strategy where students have to guess and check. The next slides relate to where students can find information about their topic. Interactive activities such as a 2 Minute Brainstorm. General information on how to choose a topic and not plagiarize. This is a PowerPoint used to introduce writing a research paper only. Details of writing one are not included. Summarizing strategy is a 3-2-1. Three things to know about research, 2 purposes of research, 1 possible topic to research. Last slide accelerates the idea of plagiarism and crediting your sources. 16 slides. - HappyEdugator

Back to school Editable labels will help you get organized! Three different sizes. Just insert a text box and write what you want. Great for name tags, desk plates, signs, posters, supply labels, and more. - HappyEdugator

Chromebooks Keyboard Shortcuts - Essential guide for using Chromebooks in the classroom. If your school is using Google Chromebooks in the classroom, you can use these quick keyboard shortcuts for using notebooks in the classroom to help your kids and yourself navigate on a Chromebook. Keep them handy...share this file with your students to keep as a handy reference tool, or project them on your SMARTBOARD or whiteboard and go over them with your kids before you begin. Useful for any subject, and especially helpful in computing classes. Hope you find it helpful! - HappyEdugator

Persuasive Writing Emotional Appeals Powerpoint. Details five techniques writers - and especially advertisers - use to convince you to agree with them and take action (and possibly buy their product): Loaded Language, Basic Needs, Testimonials, Bandwagon, and Snob Appeal. Great for teaching students the importance of using critical analysis to evaluate persuasive writing and how writers will use these techniques in a persuasive essay or advertisement. - HappyEdugator

The short story The Treasure of Lemon Brown by Walter Dean Myers has many literary elements for students to study. This packet addresses vocabulary, comprehension, character, theme, symbolism, internal conflict and external conflict, author's purpose, and tone. Requires critical thinking and analyzing the text to find evidence to support answers. Graphic organizers included. - HappyEdugator

Use these library signs to make a great back to school display. Signs are places you will go when you read a book. 40 signs to choose from to make your own special display, or you can change them out as the year progresses. Choose which signs you wish to use Print out on card stock Cut out Laminate for durability Attach to a pole for a fun display! - HappyEdugator

nspirational Quotes Posters - Bird Theme. 40 Motivational posters for your classroom decor. BUNDLE Sized 81/2 X 11. Print and laminate, or project on your whiteboard as a daily message for students to see as they walk in the door. These inspirational quotes can also be used as daily writing prompts. Have students reflect on the meaning of the poster and the image. This is a bundle of 4 sets. Save $ and buy the bundle. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SETS: Inspirational Posters - Bird Theme SET 1 Inspirational Posters - Bird Theme SET 2 Inspirational Posters - Bird Theme SET 3 Inspirational Posters - Bird Theme SET 4 You may also like these beach themed posters: Inspirational Posters - Beach Theme ©2015HappyEdugator.

If you are using a shabby chic theme, then you will love these rustic distressed wood backgrounds for your projects. You get 12 photos, shot on iPhone 6, sized 12 x 12, 300 dpi. Weathered wood, pallets, knotty pine...all will make great PowerPoint backgrounds, or use as backgrounds for signs and headers for your classroom bulletin boards or scrap book. Enjoy! For commercial use and personal use.- HappyEdugator ©2016 HappyEdugator.

If you are using a shabby chic theme, then you will love these rustic distressed wood backgrounds for your projects. You get 12 photos, shot on iPhone 6, sized 12 x 12, 300 dpi. Weathered wood, rustic barrel, interesting grains and patterns...all will make great PowerPoint backgrounds, or use as backgrounds for signs and headers for your classroom bulletin boards or scrap book. Enjoy! For commercial use and personal use.- HappyEdugator ©2016 HappyEdugator.

If you are using a shabby chic theme, then you will love these rustic distressed wood backgrounds for your projects. You get 12 photos, shot on iPhone 6, sized 12 x 12, 300 dpi. Weathered wood, worn pallel, interesting grains, patinas, and patterns...all will make great PowerPoint backgrounds, or use as backgrounds for signs and headers for your classroom bulletin boards or scrap book. Enjoy! For commercial use and personal use.- HappyEdugator ©2016 HappyEdugator.

Digital Paper - Leopard. 36 different styles of leopard pattern backgrounds in assorted colors. High quality digital papers for your creations. 12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. if you love leopards, you will love these leopard print scrapbook papers! Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

Digital Paper - Giraffe. 36 different styles of giraffe pattern backgrounds: white spots, light chalkboard spots, black spots, and black chalkboard spots, all in assorted colors. If you love giraffes, you will love these giraffe print scrapbook papers! High quality digital papers for your creations.12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator ©2016 HappyEdugator

Christmas Digital Paper - Stripes - Holiday Colors. 24 different styles of stripes and plaids. 12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. High quality digital papers for your creations. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator ©2015 HappyEdugator.

Digital Paper - Checkered. High quality digital papers for your creations. 20 different styles of checkered patterned backgrounds in black and white and in color. High quality 12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

Digital Paper - Polka Dots. High quality digital papers for your creations. 20 different styles of polka dots patterned backgrounds. HIgh quality 12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

Digital Paper - Gingham. 37 different styles of gingham patterned backgrounds. High quality digital papers for your creations. Colorful gingham papers will dress up your summer products, or bring cheer into your classroom all year long! 12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator ©2015 HappyEdugator.

Hearts - Gingham - Clip Art. 37 different colored hearts for your creations. Png format. Commercial use and personal use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator ©2016 HappyEdugator.

Digital Paper - Quatrefoil. High quality digital papers for your creations. 36 different styles of quatrefoil pattern backgrounds. High quality 12 X 12, 300 dpi. JPEG file format. Personal or commercial use. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator