Literary Terms in Context 2 PowerPoint. This interactive PowerPoint has 30 questions about literary terms in context. May be used individually, with a whole group, or with teams. Students must read the quote and answer the question, then click to check. Includes terms for poetry and literature, including figurative language, rhyme scheme, story elements and point of view. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

Science Fair Research Paper. How to write a research paper for a science fair. Guidelines for students to write a paper to go with their science fair project includes a steps to success graphic organizer, components of a science research paper, drafting pages, notecard templates, grading rubric, student checklists. I have also added a lesson plan outline for 4 weeks with Essential Questions (for the ELA teacher who may be collaborating with the Science teacher on this project) - HappyEdugator

Inspirational Posters - Beach Theme. 10 Motivational posters for your clasroom decor. 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 can also be used as daily writing prompts. Have students reflect on the meaning of the poster and the image. Great for summer school or a beach themed classroom. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

Memorial Day Jumbled Words PowerPoint Game. Memorial Day Fun! End of the year interactive word scramble game with words related to Memorial Day. Words will appear in scrambled form for students to try to puzzle out. Click for a clue, then click for the answer. Click again to go to the next slide. Fun activity for the end of the year, last day of school, or for summer camp. 25 slide PowerPoint Skill Level - Medium

Johnny Tremain Vocabulary PowerPoint. The vocabulary on this PowerPoint is illustrated to help students remember the words! Five sections of vocabulary words to show in chunks as you read through the book by Esther Forbes. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

Thanksgiving Word Wall Vocabulary Words. 30 Thanksgiving word wall words for the holiday and a blank template you can use to add your own Thanksgiving words. Promotes Thanksgiving writing! Decorated with pumpkins, apples, and fall leaves. Print out on cardstock and laminate for durability. Use them as flash cards or as discussion starters. Kids can use these words in their Thanksgiving writing, too. Some of the words included are: thanks pumpkin family Autumn cider pilgrims feast turkey Fall November cornucopia Mayflower Massachussetts and more! Happy Thanksgiving!

This word wall book also makes a great ABC Book - alphabet book for students to create their own. Fun for back to school or at the end of the year. Use with a word wall and many other vocabulary activities. Younger students can draw pictures to represent each letter, while older students can use the books as a review of a story, social studies or science unit, vocabulary activity, etc. Each page has an uppercase and lowercase letter at the top, a picture to represent the beginning sound, and a drawing box to write the letter. Lines for writing 12 different words. You can also use as a summarizing activity and have students find words that begins with each letter for their lesson, unit, novel, or even the whole year in review! Enjoy!

Cat on the Go - by James Herriot Vocabulary Test. A short vocabulary test for the reading selection Cat on the Go by James Herriot, which is an excerpt from the book All Creatures Great and Small. The first part is a matching section, and the second part is a fill-in from the word bank. A Key is included. The test has two copies per letter size page for ease of copying. Our class read the selection, and watched the movie All Creatures Great and Small, and discussed differences between British English and American English, accents and dialects. - HappyEdugator

Dolch Sight Words Activities - Week 2. A week of Dolch sight word activities for the second set of ten words from the Dolch sight words list. Activities include: flash cards/ memory game, color the words, trace the words, match the words, cut and paste the words in alphabetical order, and write the words in letterboxes. Weeks 1 - 10 will cover the first 100 Dolch Sight Words. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

Red Ribbon Week 2015. Ideas for Theme Days, Posters, Bookmarks, Pledge Cards, and Inspirational Photos of Decorated Doors. Enjoy!

Characterization Handout - Making Characters Memorable. Helps students with characterization in their narrative writing. It outlines what good writers should consider in order to introduce characters and bring them to life. What do readers want to see in a character? Is the story plot driven or character driven? What are the internal and external character traits? Who is the antagonist and protagonist? Are both vital to the story? What are the conflicts, internal and external? Have students use this handout as a guide when creating a character sketch or in reading to evaluate how an author uses characterization. Includes a sheet for students to use to brainstorm internal and external character attributes for a character they want to create.

Dolch Sight Words Activities - Week 1. A week of Dolch sight word activities for the first ten words of the Dolch sight words list. Activities include: flash cards/ memory game, color the words, trace the words, match the words, cut and paste the words in alphabetical order, and write the words in letterboxes. Weeks 1 - 10 will cover the first 100 Dolch Sight Words. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

FREE Poster for Successful Teachers. The “That Man is a Success” by Robert Louis Stevenson adapted for teachers… made into a poster or you can print out as a card for teacher inspiration, motivation, and appreciation. Great to use as a gift tag for new teachers or retiring teachers, or frame it and make it a gift in itself. 2017 HappyEdugator

Mickey Mantle - Baseball Legend PowerPoint. This is a short biography of the famous Mickey Mantle, the switch hitter for the NY Yankees. Students will learn about this American baseball hero, who set a major league record of the longest home-run ever hit that still stands today. Goes well with a baseball unit or theme or with books like Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. - HappyEdugator

The Strongest Link PowerPoint Game Template. Plays similar to the TV game show The Weakest Link. Great for review in any subject. Just add your own content. Enjoy! HappyEdugator

St. Patrick's Day Numbers 1 - 20. Counting clovers math and literacy sheet. Students have to count the clovers, draw a line to match them to the number word, then write the number in the box provided. Fun St. Patrick's Day or March math activity. Use Lucky Charms cereal and have your kids count real green clover hats and other lucky charms. Supports math, reading, and writing skills. Supports common core state standards! - HappyEdugator

Verb - Punctuation TEST. Assessment of using the correct verb form, direct and indirect objects, transitive and intransitive verbs, irregular past participles, and a short basic punctuation review of sentences using commas, periods, question marks and exclamation points. Good test prep for standardized tests. - HappyEdugator

Squares PowerPoint Game Template. PowerPoint template plays like the TV game "Hollywood Squares." All you do is add your own content. Can be used for all subject areas. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

The Great Gatsby Board Game Creation Project. Students are required to create their own board game that reflects a deep understanding of the novel. Grading is based on overall effort, how well student displays an understanding of the themes and main ideas of the story, how well student has incorporated their own ideas into a game board based on a classic game, and the quality of their explanatory paragraphs. May be used as a final project for assessment instead of a final test. Includes a 100 points rubric. - HappyEdugator

Valentine's Day Make a Word - A Valentine's Day Activity. Students make make words using the letters of Happy Valentine's Day! Fun word work! Choose to just list words, or sort into 3 letter, 4 letter, or 5 letter words. Challenge - Make a sentence! In color or black and white. - HappyEdugator