When teaching narrative writing, students (like adults - and even some authors!) will overuse said when adding dialogue tags. 100 Synonyms for Said will help students use other descriptors, such as shrieked, gloated, or quipped. The best way to introduce 100 Synonyms for Said is to have student highlight ten words they feel comfortable using – then use them! Have students keep 100 Synonyms for Said in their notebooks for easy access. They will be sure to screeeeeeech with joy!!!

The Pretty Dolls Anti-Bullying PowerPoint is a book and anti-bullying lesson all packed in one. Your students will be agog with this award-winning story that addresses Common Core Literacy Standards while teaching empathy in the classroom. PowerPoint includes recall and evaluation questions while promoting class discussion on respect for others. A perfect way to maximize your instruction by fostering character education while raising literacy scores. Aligned with Common Core State Standards: RL.K.2, RL.1.2, RL.2.2, RL.3.2

Expressly designed for 6-12th graders, Create a Bookmark that can be used as a chapter check or a culminating reading activity, perhaps in lieu of the ordinary book report. Create a Bookmark that reinforces literacy and common core language arts standards, while allowing for individual expression. It is a student/teacher-friendly, hands-on classroom resource that includes the following elements: • Title • Author • Theme of book • Character quotation • Scene from the book • Summary of the book

Expressly designed for 4-12th graders, invent a character that can be used as a whole class instructional aide or in small group literature circles. The guide reinforces literacy and common core language arts standards and is highly recommended for reluctant readers. Invent a character that can be adapted to any short story or novel when teaching character analysis strategies. It is a student/teacher-friendly, hands-on classroom resource. <BR> Aligned with Common Core State Standards: W.4.3, W.5.3, W.6.3, W.7.3, W.8.3, W.9-10.3, W.11-12.3

<p>The Pretty Dolls Character Education Curriculum Guide is a hands on lesson packet that addresses thematic concepts of character education, anti-bullying, and Common Core Literacy standards. The student/teacher-friendly, hands-on Character Education Guide expressly designed for the primary grades, reinforces literacy through common core standards and includes the following: • Introduction • Kids’ Book Club Discussion Questions • Pretty Dolls Book Questions • Kindness/Respect Reflection Sheets • Draw a Scene • Reader’s Theater • Pretty Dolls Coloring Page</p>

What is the difference between analyzing and defining? Comparing and contrasting? In this kid-friendly PowerPoint, your students will become test-taking pros as they learn to differentiate common academic terms that they will need to know in high school, college, and beyond. A gem of a lesson if there ever was one!!!

Used as a whole class instructional aid or in small group literature circles, the curriculum guide reinforces literacy and common core language arts standards and is highly recommended for reluctant readers. It is a student/teacher-friendly, hands-on classroom resource that includes the following items: • Introduction • Double Entry Journal • Discussion Questions • Literature Response Frame • Write Your Own Diary Entry • Word Search • Create a Bookmark • Character Analysis • Other Activities

Teach writing? Ensure your students know and understand the difference between Revision and Editing with Revision and Editing Checklist. Product includes a graphic organizer writing tool using the acronyms ARMS (Add, Remove, Move, Substitute) and CUPS (Capitalize, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling) with space for note-taking. Perfect for writing assessment practice, peer editing practice, or literacy centers.

Are your students struggling to grab their readers’ attention? Do their essays lack that spark that keeps readers hooked from the very first sentence? Elevate your students’ writing with the How to Hook Your Reader PowerPoint Lesson. This 32-slide product provides a step-by-step guide to writing a variety of hooks (including anecdotes, quotations, statistics, etc.), Do’s and Don’ts, Check for Understanding Quiz, and Your Turn Writing Practice. You and your students will love this!

Teaching Poe’s “The Pit and the Pendulum?” Kick off this suspenseful classic with a comprehensive, student-friendly 40-slide The Pit and the Pendulum PowerPoint that is guaranteed to pique students’ interest. Slides include informative facts on Edgar Allan Poe, anticipatory questions, themes, vocabulary, symbols, and discussion questions/answers. This product is Common Core-aligned and perfect for an upcoming evaluation.

Teaching homophones and commonly confused words? With the Commonly Confused Words PowerPoint, you have everything you need for an exemplary grammar lesson! Common Core-aligned Product includes 34 slides on homophones such as their/there/they’re, it’s/its, your/you’re, too/to/two, accept/except, etc. Lesson includes an imbedded CFU Bridge to Practice Formative Assessment.

Teaching Bram Stoker’s Dracula? Elevate this literary horror classic with a comprehensive, student-friendly 38-slide Dracula PowerPoint that is guaranteed to pique students’ interest in both the genre and novel. Slides include informative facts on Stoker, anticipatory questions, themes, symbols, and analytical discussion questions/answers. Product is Common Core-aligned and editable.

Teaching Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein? Elevate this literary horror classic with a comprehensive, student-friendly 33-slide Frankenstein PowerPoint that is guaranteed to pique students’ interest in both the genre and novel. Slides include informative facts on Shelley, anticipatory questions, themes, symbols, and analytical discussion questions/answers. Product is Common Core-aligned and editable.

Teaching Frankenstein, Dracula, or the works of Edgar Allan Poe? Front-load the fundamentals of this spine-tingling genre with the Literary Horror PowerPoint. This 37-slide Common Core-aligned product features the evolution of literary horror, themes, motifs/archetypes, Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Haunted Palace” with discussion questions, and a “Your Turn” writing opportunity. You and your students will love the thrills and chills of this amazing lesson! Perfect for Halloween - or any other time.

Idioms are everywhere! Teach the universal concept of idioms with this engaging, interactive 30-slide PowerPoint. Presentation introduces the concept with humorous examples and kid-friendly pictures. Check for understanding as your students analyze popular idioms, write sentences, and illustrate both the literal and figurative meaning. Great for English Learning students, too!!

Teaching Arthur Miller’s The Crucible? This 43-slide The Crucible PowerPoint is all you need to guarantee a stimulating, thought provoking, Common Core-aligned unit. Slide deck includes author information on Arthur Miller, anticipation questions, historical background on the Salem Witch Trials, craft/structure analysis, and rigorous discussion questions/answers that reflect depth of knowledge.

Teaching how to write a thesis to students? It can be daunting - but with the How to Write a Thesis Statement PowerPoint, you have everything you need for an exemplary lesson! Common Core-aligned Product includes 34 slides on what makes a strong thesis statement, steps for writing a thesis statement, tips and tricks, multiple CFU’s (Checks for Understanding), and a Bridge to Practice Formative Assessment. Your students will be ready to get their research on in no time!

Teaching George Orwell’s Animal Farm? This 40-slide all-inclusive Animal Farm PowerPoint is all you need to guarantee a stimulating, thought provoking, Common Core-aligned unit. Slide deck includes author information on Orwell, anticipation questions, allegorical background, craft/structure, rigorous discussion questions/answers that reflect depth of knowledge, and engaging writing activities.

Teaching George Orwell’s Animal Farm? Assess your students’ comprehension level and access higher order thinking skills with the Animal Farm Close Reading Assessment Test. Close-read questions include (30) multiple choice addressing comprehension, key ideas, craft and structure, literary elements, and (3) short constructed response writing questions. Common Core aligned. Answer key included. Perfect for ready-to-go sub plans, close read practice, or semester exam.

Teaching Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”? Elevate your class with an amazing Raven Gallery Walk, a best practice strategy that includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening components. This 16-page ready-to-go lesson incorporates everything you need, including Gallery Walk Guidelines, (12) Eye-Catching Gallery Walk Posters with significant quotations, Note Catcher, and a comprehensive answer key for a formative/summative assessment. Perfect for a top-notch evaluation or ready-to-go sub plans! Common Core-aligned. Seven Benefits of the Gallery Walk: Gallery Walks enhance critical thinking and collaboration. Gallery Walks improve speaking and listening skills. Gallery Walks increase student engagement and motivation. Gallery Walks enhance reading comprehension Gallery Walks encourage diverse perspectives and cultivate empathy. Gallery Walks build confidence and hone communication skills.