Bell Ringers - Common Core - Expository Writing Prompts. Thirty writing prompts based on famous quotations. There are five quotes for each theme of six themes: Success, Inspiration, Self-reliance, Happiness, and Relationships. These can also be printed out on index cards and turned into fun task cards. Supports Common Core. Editable for your classroom needs. - HappyEdugator

Bell Ringers - Common Core - Figurative Language. Thirty ways to practice idioms, similes, personification, hyperbole, and metaphors. Quick 5-7 minutes of practice that will help students build vocabulary and apply figurative language to their own writing. Four slides with information on what is figurative language and types of figurative language. Each slide has an activity and an answer slide so they can quickly check themselves. These can also be printed out on index cards and turned into fun task cards. Supports Common Core. - HappyEdugator

Bell Ringers - Common Core - Context Clues. Thirty vocabulary in context warm-ups. Quick 5-7 minutes of practice that will help students build vocabulary and determine meaning of unknown words in text. Two slides with strategies for using context clues that students can apply to their daily warm-ups. Each slide has a passage that students must read and then figure out the meaning of the underlined word. They are given four multiple choice answers. Each slide has an answer slide so they can quickly check themselves. After they check, they are directed to write the word, their own definition of the word, and to create a sentence using the word. These can also be printed out on index cards and turned into fun task cards. Supports Common Core. - HappyEdugator

Parts of Speech Bundle – Parts of Speech Teaching Resources Grades 4 - 8. This 303 page mega unit is a super resource for teaching the eight parts of speech...nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Preview by clicking on the links below of my parts of speech resources that are included: Adjective Poem – 1 page PDF Adverbs Fun Worksheet and Word Search – 2 pages PDF Adverbs Hunt Worksheet – 2 pages PDF Collective Nouns of Animal Groups PowerPoint – 20 pages PowerPoint Confusing Parts of Speech Worksheet – 2 pages PDF Coordinate Adjectives and Cumulative Adjectives Worksheet - 8 pages PDF Coordinate Adjectives Handout and Practice Worksheet - 3 pages PDF Correlative Conjunctions Practice Sheet - 2 pages PDF Correlative Conjunctions Study Guide - 4 pages PDF Finding Adverbs in a Sentence Interactive PowerPoint – 59 pages PowerPoint Interjections Study Guide - 1 page PDF Irregular Plurals - Unusual Latin and Greek Plural Forms – 18 pages PowerPoint Parts of Speech Beat the Clock – 20 pages PowerPoint Parts of Speech Scavenger Hunt - 1 page PDF Prepositional Phrases – Don’t Let Them Confuse You PowerPoint – 18 pages PowerPoint Present Perfect Verb Tenses PowerPoint – 13 pages PowerPoint SmartBoard Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions – 10 pages Notebook St Patrick’s Day Adjective Hunt - 25 pages PDF Strong Verb List - 3 pages PDF Suffixes for Parts of Speech Posters - 5 pages PDF Suffixes for Parts of Speech PowerPoint – 13 pages PowerPoint Suffixes for Parts of Speech Practice Sheet - 2 pages PDF Parts of Speech - The Eight Parts of Speech PowerPoint a comprehensive introduction to Parts of Speech - 58 pages PowerPoint Parts of Speech: The Eight Parts of Speech Quiz which can be used for a quick assessment. - 5 pages PDF Using the Correct Verb Form Worksheet which can be used for a quick assessment. - 2 pages PDF Verb Suffixes Vocabulary and Spelling Worksheet - 3 pages PDF Verb Suffixes Word Search - 2 pages PDF - HappyEdugator

Subject Verb Agreement Bundle - This bundle includes my subject-verb agreement handouts and worksheets, and two interactive practice PowerPoint presentations. Save money and buy the bundle! Includes: Subject Verb Agreement PowerPoint Subject Verb Agreement 2 PowerPoint Subject Verb Agreement Worksheet Subject Verb Agreement ©2016 HappyEdugator.

All of my Rikki-Tikki-Tavi products in one convenient bundle that saves you money! Includes: Rikki Tikki Tavi Plot Diagram Activity Rikki Tikki Tavi Preview PowerPoint Rikki Tikki Tavi Comprehension Quiz Rikki Tikki Tavi Six Sentence Summary and Grammar Practice Rikki Tikki Tavi Writing Activity and Rubric Rikki Tikki Tavi Constructed Response Rikki Tikki Tavi Vocabulary Activities Rikki Tikki Tavi Simple or Compound Sentences Practice Activity - HappyEdugator

Nonfiction Bundle - Grades 4 - 8. I have bundled several of my best selling nonfiction products so you can save! This bundle includes: Text Structure of Nonfiction PowerPoint Nonfiction Vocabulary You Should Know PowerPoint Nonfiction Vocabulary You Should Know Test Nonfiction Vocabulary You Should Know Game Show PowerPoint Finding the Main Idea in Nonfiction PowerPoint 100 Points Book Report for Nonfiction Nonfiction Graphic Organizer ©2016 HappyEdugator.

Shades of Meaning Verb Cards - Bundle of Six Sets. Cut out and laminate these 16 different cards IN EACH SET illustrating different synonyms of the verb "LAUGH, SEE, SAID, JUMP, RUN, AND WALK." Helps students understand connotation. With guidance and support from adults, students acquire new vocabulary by defining word relationships and nuances in word meanings, sorting words into categories, choosing and acting out the different meanings. Buy the bundle and save 20%! Aligns to Common Core Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.5d Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs describing the same general action (e.g., walk, march, strut, prance) by acting out the meanings. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.5d Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs differing in manner (e.g., look, peek, glance, stare, glare, scowl) and adjectives differing in intensity (e.g., large, gigantic) by defining or choosing them or by acting out the meanings. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.5b Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e.g., toss, throw, hurl) and closely related adjectives (e.g., thin, slender, skinny, scrawny). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.5c Distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describe states of mind or degrees of certainty (e.g., knew, believed, suspected, heard, wondered). Additionally, words can be used for spelling practice, writing practice, and word walls. Includes definitions for the teacher. - HappyEdugator

A Christmas Carol. Support Materials bundle. Included is a worksheet on figurative language, a subject and predicate grammar worksheet, an author biography and summary, vocabulary definitions and study strips, vocabulary test with key, stage directions practice, Adapting "A Christmas Carol" Writing Activity, and "A Christmas Carol Christmas Card" assignment and rubric, SMARTboard activities and PowerPoint game on figurative language. Supplemental resource for the book by Charles Dickens or can be used with the adapted play version as well. - HappyEdugator

Dolch Sight Words Activities - BUNDLE Weeks 1 - 10. 100 pages - Ten weeks of Dolch sight word activities for the first one hundred 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 covers the first 100 Dolch Sight Words. Be ready for the beginning of the year or use for test prep. Good for summer school or homeschool practice, too. - HappyEdugator

Middle School Writing Rubrics - BUNDLE! Rubrics for writing assessment at the middle level. Includes rubrics for technical writing, essay writing, narrative writing, and expository writing. Some writing assignments also included. 19 different files. Full assessment rubrics and short rubrics for brief summaries. All together you would pay more than $20 for these separately, but buy the bundle and save a ton! Some rubrics are editable, so you can adjust for your own classroom use. Nice to have at the beginning of the year to help plan instruction. Zipped file contains PDF and Word Documents. Includes all of the rubrics in my store. Save money and buy them all! 26 pages created to support common core standards. - HappyEdugator Bundle includes these products which are also sold separately: Short Story Writing Project Rubric Biography Poster Person Project with Rubric Middle School Expository Writing Rubric Children's Book Writing Project Rubric 100 Points Book Report Rubric for Nonfiction Biography Project Rubric Informational Text Writing Rubric Middle School Writing Rubric Middle School Technical Writing Rubric Rubric for Writing a Brief Summary 100 Points Research Paper Rubric Book Project Rubric Essay Rubric for a Formal Essay. Standards Based Persuasive Writing Rubric Standards Based Narrative Account or Short Story Rubric Standards Based Ruric for Analyzing Character Standards Based Technical Writing Rubric. ©2016 HappyEdugator.

Sentence Structure Bundle – Sentence Structure Teaching Resources Grades 6 - 8. This 299 page mega unit is a super resource for teaching simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences that includes: Sentences- Complex Sentence Worksheet and Handout Sentence Structure: 4 Kinds PowerPoint Sentence Structure Activity - Simple Compound Complex Compound -Complex. Sentence Structure PowerPoint for a FlipBook Sentence Structure - Beat the Clock Sentences - Writing Correct Sentences PowerPoint Sentences - Understanding and Combining Sentences PowerPoint Sentences - Identifying Sentence Structure PowerPoint Independent Clauses and Dependent Clauses Handout Who Wants to Win a Million Dollars Language Arts Reveiw PowerPoint Punctuation Using Commas PowerPoint Language Arts Grammar and Mechanics PowerPoint Language Arts Standardized Test Practice PowerPoint and more! HappyEdugator

Poetry Bundle – Teaching Poetry - a large variety of poetry resources for Grades 4 - 8. This 140 page poetry unit is a resource that includes: What is Poetry - an introduction to any Poetry Unit – 6 pages PDF All About Poems Graphic Organizer and Poetry Preview Activity- 5 pages PDF Poetry Characteristics Notes and Poetry Writing Activity – 2 pages PDF Nursery Rhymes - Poetry You Should Know PowerPoint – 26 slides PPT Poetry Concept Map – 1 page PDF Poetry Image Map – 1 page JPG Poetry Elements Graphic Organizer – 4 pages PDF Poetry Graphic Organizer Sheet – 1 page PDF Poetry Scavenger Hunt – 3 pages PDF Poetry Sound Patterns – 2 pages PDF Rhyme in Poetry Practice sheet – 2 pages PDF Poetry – Five Senses Poem Handout – 1 page PDF Poetry Activity for A Remarkable Adventure by J. Prelutsky – 3 pages PDF Poetry Anthology Anchor Activity and Rubric – 3 pages PDF Poetry Using Emotions to Create Poetry PowerPoint – 20 slides PPT SMARTBOARD Writing Poetry is EASY Activities - 8 slides - Notebook Adjective Poem – 3 pages PDF Preposition Poem Worksheet – 1 page PDF Diamante Poem – 1 page PDF Cinquain Formula Poem PowerPoint – 10 slides PPT Writing a Parody Poem Activity-How Doth the Little Crocodile- 3 pages PDF Reading Poetry Process Handout – 2 pages PDF Alliterative – Superlative Adjectives – 1 page PDF Reading Poetry Process Handout – 2 pages PDF Ways to Read Poetry PowerPoint – 15 slides PPT Poetry Terms Study Guide with Key – 2 pages PDF Poetry Multiple Choice Formative Assessment – 3 pages PDF Poetry Types Test – 3 pages PDF Poetry Terms Crossword– 2 pages PDF - HappyEdugator

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

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.

A list of 120 writing prompts that will keep your students writing for most of the year! These ideas will motivate students to write creatively and may inspire them to write more! Enjoy! - HappyEdugator

Veterans Day Reading Comprehension Sheet. Students can read about the history of Veterans Day and why it is observed in the United States. Includes a short nonfiction reading and reading comprehension sheet. - HappyEdugator

100 Book Projects and Activities you can have your students do to accompany the books they have read and to foster a love of reading. A list of ideas to get you started on having a fun year sharing about fiction and nonfiction books.

Analyzing tone and understanding the difference between tone and mood is an important skill. Use this Tone in Writing PowerPoint to help your students get a better understanding of an author's tone, the ways an author can create tone, and words that describe an author's tone. - HappyEdugator ©2016 HappyEdugator.

Adjectives. All about Adjectives. Defines adjectives. Information, notes, and practice slides on Descriptive Adjectives, Limiting Adjectives, Proper Adjectives, Nouns used as adjectives, Indefinite articles, Definite articles, Participles used as adjectives, Adjectives and Indefinite Pronouns, Adjectives and Demonstrative Pronouns, Predicate adjectives. Each section of this PowerPoint has a practice slide and an answer slide. Use each section as you need it. Great for review of a parts of speech unit at the beginning of the year. Also use for warm ups, or for notes in interactive notebooks. - HappyEdugator ©2016 HappyEdugator.