Flowers for Algernon True False Test. 20 question true-false comprehension test for the short story Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. Key included. - HappyEdugator

Introduce the book Tuck Everlasting with this PowerPoint. Students will learn about the prologue, complete an anticipation guide, and prepare to make connections as they read the book. - HappyEdugator

Rikki Tikki Tavi Writing Activity and Rubric. This activity is a good way to get students to summarize a story in a creative way. Have them write a newspaper article, including illustration, about the story they have read and use this rubric to guide their work. This works well with almost any story. I used it with Rikki-tikki-tavi with great success. Includes directions on how to write a newspaper article and information on inverted pyramid news stories. - HappyEdugator

Wringer by Jerry Spinelli. Supplemental Book Activities. Journal cover, Character grid, Good friend, Bad friend sheet, Journal writing pages, Chapter summary sheets, and final book project. - HappyEdugator

Introduce the book Tuck Everlasting with this PowerPoint. Students will learn about the prologue, complete an anticipation guide, and prepare to make connections as they read the book. - HappyEdugator

Fairy Tale Homophones. Fun practice sheet identifying homophones in famous fairy tales. Sheet includes ten sentence that have incorrect homophones for students to find and fix. Supports common core. - HappyEdugator

Includes a guide for writing expository paragraphs that explains the structure of expository text, several writing prompts, and a writing assignment sheet with illustration box. - HappyEdugator

Alphabet writing! Students can practice their handwriting and letter writing skills with these sheets which go through the entire alphabet from a to z. Trace the letter, then practice writing on the lines given. Color the picture that goes with the letter, too. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1.A Print many uppercase and lowercase letters. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.A Print all uppercase and lowercase letters. ©2016, 2017 HappyEdugator. This product is the intellectual property of Deborah Hayes aka HappyEdugator.

ELF Writing Paper - Lined Paper - Elf Theme. Eight different Elf designs, two different sizes of lines for writing at different ability levels. Students will have fun writing with cute little elves to inspire them. - Enjoy! HappyEdugator

Synonyms. Other Ways to Say...Synonyms for Commonly Overused Words. Ten different charts you can use to help your students choose the best words when writing. These can be placed in centers, made on index card rings, or blown up into posters to hang on the wall. Lots of different ways to say common words such as said, walk, run, happy, sad, good, bad, nice, laugh, and like. Great reference tool for students to use when writing. Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

The Pearl Word Search. If you read The Pearl by John Steinbeck, add this fun word search puzzle to your unit. Look for characters, events, and other significant terms that go with the novel. 30 terms hidden in this word search puzzle. Key included. Fun review! - HappyEdugator

United States Word Search. 49 out of 50 states are hidden in this word search puzzle. Students need to find the states hidden in the puzzle and also discover which one is missing. Fun activity for a United States geography unit or patriotic holidays such as Presidents' Day, Flag Day, Memorial Day, July Fourth, and Veterans Day! Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

Welcome students back to school with this WELCOME banner in black and white chevron. Includes the letters W-E-L-C-O-M-E-! and an editable one so you can write your own messages in your own fonts. - HappyEdugator

Vietnam Memorial Reading Comprehension Sheet. Students can read about the history of the Vietnam Memorial and where it is located in the United States. Includes a short nonfiction reading and reading comprehension questions sheet. Good activity for Veteran's Day.

Words to Avoid When You Write. This is a handout for students on formal academic and professional writing which explains the importance of avoiding certain words in order to have a credible style. Also includes a list of words and common phrases that should not be used or limited when writing. - HappyEdugator

Owl Moon by Jane Yolen Vocabulary and Word Search. Engaging study guide vocabulary sheet and fun word search activity. 16 words in the wordsearch. Enjoy! -

Chalkboard and Burlap Alphabet Posters and Bunting. Decorate your classroom this school year with these chalkboard and burlap alphabet posters and bunting. With the blue trim, they will go with a nautical theme or shabby chic, too! You can also use the letters to make welcome signs, or create other messages with the pennants. Includes: 26 chalkboard and burlap alphabet posters 26 chalkboard and burlap alphabet bunting

Christmas Counting math and literacy sheets. Numbers 1 - 20. Students have to count Christmas trees and Christmas ornaments. Match them to the number word, then write the number in the box provided. They can also trace the number words and write the matching numbers.Christmas ornament counting cards included or use mini candy canes or Christmas tree shaped candy and have your kids count them out as they complete the sheets. Fun math activity for Christmas. Supports math, reading, and writing skills. Supports common core state standards! - HappyEdugator

Johnny Tremain Novel Study. This packet has vocabulary and word mapping activities for the novel, a novel wordsearch, a reader's response journal assignment, a web research assignment, and a final test on the book, with key. - HappyEdugator

Penguins Word Search - 14 Penguins hidden in this Penguins word search puzzle. Fun addition to a penguin unit. Print and go. No prep. - HappyEdugator