Broken Chain by Gary Soto PowerPoint. Preview, read with included link to the story, and answer comprehension and literary questions with this PowerPoint and get your students ENGAGED in reading the story. Includes vocabulary words for students to investigate, information about the author, background information, words from Spanish activity, a quick write, link to the story, after reading questions, and slides on books by Gary Soto. 18 slides. Students can work on this independently on Chromebooks, in the computer lab, or on the computer at home as well. - Greg Smith

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost. Differentiated Activities. Assignment menu and tiered activities for the poem that support differentiated instruction. Enjoy!

Leap Year PowerPoint. Find out what leap year is and how leap year is figured. Includes a link to a short video explaining the scientific reasoning behind leap year, and 29 fun activities to do on Leap Day! Enjoy! - Greg Smith

Have fun with palindromes! This interactive PowerPoint explains what palindromes are, gives some fun examples, and then students can have fun figuring out the ten palindrome puzzles included. Some of the letters are given, and then they can click to get a hint. Another click will bring up the answer! Students will have fun with this activity! - Greg Smith

Plot Diagram. What is a Plot Diagram PowerPoint. Explains what a plot diagram is with visual graphics, and offers two examples of plot diagrams from popular stories. Good review for state tests. Enjoy! - Greg

Magic E Wand and Cards Set. Students will have fun making CVCe words with these magic e wands! They will master the difference between short vowel and silent "e" spelling patterns in this activity. Includes : 6 large magic e cards 20 large short vowel CVC word cards 12 small magic e cards 40 small short vowel CVC syllable cards Teacher Directions Student Recording Sheet Directions: Print, cut out and laminate the magic “e” stars and attach to craft sticks with tape or glue. Print out the short CVC word cards, cut apart and laminate. Place cards around the room. Students must read the words, hold the wand up to the word cards and cover the star with the magic e, and reread the new CVCE word they see. Students can record their words on the recording sheet. Optional: You can use the smaller magic “e” stars to continue the activity as a table game or center making nonsense CVC words into long vowel CVCE words. Font is Century Gothic.

Tuck Everlasting PowerPoint. An introductory preview of the book, with an anticipation guide, a reading connections assignment, and a little about the author. Includes vocabulary words for chapters 1-8, 9-20, and 21 - 26 . Good read! - Greg Smith

Tall Tales. An introduction to tall tales. Explains what is a tall tale, characteristics of a tall tale, and includes a tall tale reading assignment. - Greg Smith

Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry PowerPoint. Preview the book. Includes information about the Newbery Medal, About the Author, Main Character, Vocabulary, and Fun Activities to go with the book.

Coretta Scott King - Her Life Story. This PowerPoint presentation highlights the main events of the life of the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and her fight for justice and peace. A quick overview of her life and her legacy. - Greg Smith

Touching Spirit Bear By Ben Mikaelsen. Introduces the book, and discusses conflict and symbolism. Enjoy! - Greg Smith

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson PowerPoint. Preview the book Chains with this PowerPoint and get your students interested in this award-winning book! Includes vocabulary words for students to investigate. - Greg Smith

Out of my Mind by Sharon Draper Introductory PowerPoint. Introduces the characters, setttng, and plot of the story to build student interest in the book. Includes a link to a video trailer, some vocabulary words that students may need to know for better understanding. Preview the book with this PowerPoint and get your students interested in this award-winning book! 17 slides - Greg Smith

Writing Prompt Cards - 48 Writing Task Cards. Quick writes with grammar connections. These writing prompts will help develop good writing skills for expository, narrative and argument writing. The 48 writing prompts also include a grammar application...such as subject and predicates, sentence structure with compound and complex sentences, pronouns, verbs, direct objects, etc. Students will enjoy the imaginary and real life scenarios and will practice grammar skills in context. Enjoy! - Greg Smith

The set of punctuation posters will dress up your room for back to school, and serve as reminders to your student when they are writing. Includes posters for the following types of punctuation, including ones with U.K. terminology, as well: Period - Full Stop Question mark Exclamation point - Exclamation mark Comma Colon Hyphen Semi-colon Apostrophe Quotation marks - Speech marks Parentheses - Brackets Ellipsis Each poster has the name of the punctuation mark, a picture representing it, and a little blurb about how it is used. You can print out (Sized 8 1/2 X 11, but you can enlarge) or project on your whiteboard or Smartboard for a lesson. - Greg Smith

nd of the Year Awards. Editable in PowerPoint for your needs. Includes a blank award so you can fill in what you wish, and ready made awards designed for middle school for the following subjects: Language Arts Math Social Studies Science Art Band Orchestra Preforming Arts Chorus Physical Education Technology Computer Science Keyboarding Health Family and Consumer Sciences Home Economics Career Exploration Spanish French German Latin STEM Academic Bowl Reading Bowl All slides and all sections of the slides are editable so you can customize however you want. I hope you enjoy these and that you had a great year! - Greg Smith

Touching Spirit Bear By Ben Mikaelsen. Introduces the book, and discusses conflict and symbolism. Enjoy! - Greg Smith

Waiting for Normal by Leslie Connor PowerPoint. An introductory preview of the book, with a glimpse of the plot, characters, important vocabulary, awards, and a little about the author.

Bird Lake Moon by Kevin Henkes PowerPoint. An introductory preview of the book, with a glimpse of the plot and characters, important vocabulary, themes, and a little about the author. This book is set in the summer - with two boys, a lake, a log cabin, an annoying sister, and ghosts! Good read! - Greg Smith

After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick PowerPoint. An introductory preview of the book, with a glimpse of the plot and characters, important vocabulary, themes, and a little about the author. This book is the sequel to the book Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie! Good read!