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

Geometry - Changing Area of a Rectangle PowerPoint. Geometry PowerPoint presentation shows how doubling the length of one side of a rectangle affects the area of a rectangle, and also the effect of doubling both the length and the width of a rectangle. Thirteen slides

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

Commonly Confused Words Crossword Puzzle. Commonly confused words are the answers in this crossword. Some are homophones, some are not. Words such as site, sight, and cite...quite or quiet...personal and personnel. Intermediate level. 32 clues. Fun test prep! NO PREP. Print and go. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

Verb Suffixes Vocabulary and Spelling Worksheet. This worksheet has a 21 word spelling and vocabulary list with words that all end in either -ize, -ise, or -yze. Four different practice sets to use with the words. - HappyEdugator

Valentine Paper - Valentine Heart Theme. Valentine hearts border lined paper for young at heart writers. Students can write stories and poems on this paper that is great for Valentine's Day. 4 different styles. - HappyEdugator

Watership Down Part IV - Vocabulary and Study Questions. This is a two page document that includes vocabulary for each chapter and study questions for Part IV (Chapters 39-50, and Epilogue) of the novel Watership Down by Richard Adams. - HappyEdugator

Subtraction Fluency Practice Worksheets - Subtrahends 1 - 9. Includes ten worksheets with 25 problems per page, which can be timed and scored. Different levels include subtrahends of 0-5, 1-9,and 2-9. Mental math practice for subtraction facts. You can print one on one side for class practice and one on the back for homework practice. Supports common core. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

The River by Gary Paulsen Story Map. This is a graphic organizer story map shaped like a raft that goes with the book The River by Gary Paulsen. Students can write story events in order on the logs of the raft. - HappyEdugator

Questions, Critical Thinking Questions and Journal Responses. This poem is often used at graduation celebrations because of the advice it gives. The writing prompts guide students to make connections and judge whether the poem is a positive piece of advice for today.

Baseball History PowerPoint - an overview of the history of baseball from early beginnings to the 2000's. Includes information on how the game developed, Negro Leagues, Women's League, Jackie Robinson, Integration, The Baseball Hall of Fame, etc. - HappyEdugator

Middle School Language Arts Essential Study Guide. Practice questions on author's purpose, principal parts of verbs, subject-verb agreement, context clues, idioms and prepositions, misplaced modifiers, and sentence structure. This six page study guide or practice sheet reviews several areas of concern many middle school students have trouble with in Language Arts. Key included. Good for test preparation! - HappyEdugator

Bell Ringers - Tier Two Vocabulary in Context - Grade 10 Set 1. TEST PREP. Tenth grade tier II vocabulary words set in context in informational paragraphs. Students should use context clues or contextual hints to figure out the meaning of unknown words. First of three sets. Designed for Tenth grade, and as a review for 11th and 12th grade. - HappyEdugator ©2016 HappyEdugator.

Using Reference Materials TEST - Student research skills assessment. Students must know how to be able to use reference materials (such as guide words in dictionaries), and where to look for information (such as atlas, almanac, or encyclopedia). Questions also on key words, how to find information in an index, Great test prep for state testing. 27 questions, multiple choice with key. - HappyEdugator

German - Essential German PowerPoint. This presentation includes 14 slides for an introduction to the German language. The first nine slides are on pronunciation of vowels and consonants. The last five slides are common greetings, words, and phrases for practice. There are also three bonus slides of famous cities of Germany. - HappyEdugator

Writing Portfolio Experience Chart. This is a simple graphic organizer students can use to evaluate and explain their work for a writing portfolio. After students have selected their best work to include in their portfolio, have them fill this out and attach it for later reference. If your students use writing portfolio, this is a good way for them to think about their work. - HappyEdugator

The Monsters are due on Maple Street - Writing Response Questions. Evidence based. Ten questions that require students to analyze how the author's words and events in the plot drive the action, reveal aspects of characters, create suspense, and provide insight into tone and mood.Supports common core. - HappyEdugator

The Gift of the Magi Vocabulary TEST - Matching. Words from the short story by O. Henry. 12 critical vocabulary words. Students write the letter of the definition on the blank in front of the number of the word. Key included.

Halloween Math - Counting Poems for the Interactive Smartboard. Numbers one through ten. Each number is represented by Halloween characters and an original poem. After you read the poem, touch the screen and move the characters to reveal something special! Fun interactive activity to use on the Smart board. Happy Halloween! Supports common core state standards!

Reading Standards Goal Sheet. In order to meet standards, students are expected to do more independent reading. This 2 page hand-out is very specific about what students must do daily in order to meet state standards in reading. Research suggests middle schoolers should read 25 books or a million words per year. Based on that standard, your students will have a place to monitor weekly goals, as well as making sure that different genres are being read. Useful tool for getting started on your reading program.