Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco Tic Tac Think. Differentiated assignment menu to use as an extension writing activity for the book. In this activity, students choose a task from each horizontal row. Students have a choice, but all will focus on symbolism, perspectives, theme. In some cases the teacher may want to specify certain tasks for individual students. You may challenge some students to complete all the squares for enrichment. PowerPoint format. You can display on whiteboard or print out slides as handouts. Included is a writing checklist for assessment. - HappyEdugator

Thanksgiving Counting Turkeys math and literacy sheet. Numbers 1 - 10. Students have to count the turkeys, draw a line to match them to the number word, then write the number in the box provided. Use turkey or feather shaped candy and have your kids count them out as they complete the sheet. Fun math activity for Thanksgiving. Supports math, reading, and writing skills. Supports common core state standards! - HappyEdugator

Dandelions by Eve Bunting Tic Tac Think. Differentiated assignment menu to use as an extension writing activity for the book. In this activity, students choose a task from each horizontal row. Students have a choice, but will have to make different text connections in each row. In some cases the teacher may want to specify certain tasks for individual students. You may challenge some students to complete all the squares for enrichment. PowerPoint format. You can display on whiteboard or print out slides as handouts. Included is a writing checklist for assessment. - HappyEdugator

Dominoes Addition Facts Memory Game - Fun Fluency Practice For Addition Facts. Match the domino to the correct addition fact. 2 players. Shuffle all the cards. Lay the cards face down on a flat surface. Youngest player goes first and flips over two cards, looking for a match. If the cards match, the player keeps the cards and may take another turn. If the cards do not match, the cards are turned back upside-down and the second player takes a turn. Play continues until all the cards have been matched. The player with the most cards wins. Differentiation: Use the first set of dominoes and facts for practice with the sums through 9. Add the second set for practice with sums through 18.

The Heart is a Lonely Hunter Final Test - Essay Examination. This is an essay test or final examination for The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers. Questions are geared to assess understanding of themes, symbolism, characterization, and plot. Students must select one of four quotes by critics, and prove them with evidence from the novel. This can be used as a take-home open book examination. Grading form is included as well. - HappyEdugator

Election Day! Sentence Election Cooperative Learning Activity. This is a fun Language Arts middle school activity on sentence structure! Student groups make a slogan, a speech, and a poster to campaign for the best sentence structure: simple, compound, complex, or compound – complex. Each group will present their platform to the class. Includes teacher directions, student directions slide to project overhead, student directions handout with requirements and scoring checklist, and a slide to print out with sentence structures on them for group selection. Enjoy! Supports common core standards for writing and speaking and listening. - HappyEdugator

Differentiation: This is a student choice menu for extending learning around a literary piece or play. The theme is based on life during the time period of the setting. Students may choose an activity or activities from the menu to work on beyond what is being covered in class. Great for gifted or advanced students that get bored with the regular curriculum. Students can report back to the class, so everyone shares in the learning experience. Editable for your own classroom use. - HappyEdugator

Reading: The Importance of Rereading Story Frame. Reading a short story? This story frame can be used with any short story to encourage students to reread for specific details on characters, events, setting, and conflict. A good way to have students think about what they read. This is also a useful activity to use as a substitute lesson plan! - HappyEdugator

Dolch Sight Words Activities - Week 6. A week of Dolch sight word activities for the sixth 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. Enjoy! Weeks 1 - 10 will cover the first 100 Dolch Sight Words. - HappyEdugator

Dolch Sight Words Activities - Week 3. A week of Dolch sight word activities for the third 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

Dolch Sight Words Activities - Week 5. A week of Dolch sight word activities for the fifth 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. Enjoy! Weeks 1 - 10 will cover the first 100 Dolch Sight Words. - HappyEdugator

TEST PREP: Reading - English Language Arts. Key terms and academic vocabulary. Standardized test terminology. Two lists of vocabulary and terminology often seen on standardized tests. One for Grade 1 - 3, and one for Grade 4 - 8. These words may be found on state tests or common core assessments. Make sure your students are familiar with the terminology before testing begins. - HappyEdugator

Adjective Clauses Graphic Organizer. A four quadrant graphic organizer for students to use for notes on adjective clauses. Project the completed one while students can fill in the blanks on their copy, or have them fold a piece of notebook paper into four quadrants and have them copy notes (for more advanced students). First box is the definition, the second box explains how to identify, the third box gives examples, and the last box explains their function. Useful reference tool for students to use when they are working with adjective clauses. Supports common core. L.7.1a L.7.1c - HappyEdugator

TEST PREP: Key Terms - Reading & English Language Arts. Standardized test terminology. Two lists of vocabulary and terminology often seen on standardized tests. One for Grade 1 - 3, and one for Grade 4 - 8. These words may be found on state tests or common core assessments. Make sure your students are familiar with the terminology before testing begins. - HappyEdugatorYou may also like:

Literature Reading Log for Primary Grades. An easy graphic organizer that provides students with the oopportunity to think about what they have read, either in guided reading or independently, and organize that information into a piece of writing. Critical information to record includes the central problem of the story and important words. Colorful symbols connect the information in a meaningful way to young readers. Teachers can help younger students fill out, while older students will enjoy doing independently. - HappyEdugator

That's a Fact, Jack! Award Certificate - Camouflage theme. Great award to hand to a student for behavior, academic accomplishments, etc. Great for end of year! Fun Summer Camp Award! Place to write name of student. Print out, laminate, and enjoy! - HappyEdugator

Valentines Day Math - Counting Numbers 11 - 20. Hearts math and literacy sheet. Fun math activity for Valentine's Day. Counting practice for numbers 11 - 20. Students have to count the hearts, draw a line to match them to the number word, then write the number in the box provided. Use heart shaped candy; have your kids count them out as they complete the sheet. Supports math, reading, and writing skills. Supports common core state standards! Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

TURKEYS Writing Paper - Lined Paper - Turkeys Theme. Eight different turkey designs, two different sizes of lines for writing at different ability levels. Fun paper for Thanksgiving or anytime. Students will have fun writing with some cute little turkeys to inspire them. - Enjoy! HappyEdugator

March Craftivity: Lion and Lamb Mobile. Here comes Spring! Directions on how to make a cute mobile decoration for the Month of March with a lion face made from a paper plate, and cute little lambs that hang down made from Dixie cups, cotton balls, and pipe cleaners. March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, so the saying goes. Your students can take this mobile home and hang on their porch to catch the March wind. - HappyEdugator

Exit Slip - Ticket Out - Sponge Bob Summarizing Activity Ticket Out. Ticket out the door? Use this summarizing activity to have students take notes on what was important to have learned in your lesson. Students summarize by filling in the thought bubbles and can take additional notes at the bottom. Can be given out at the beginning of the week and students fill in daily Monday through Thursday, and review it for a test on Friday. Also can be used to summarize when students read independently. - HappyEdugator