Tired of hearing the same-old surface level responses!? Check out this simple poster that offers your students multiple ways to say common classroom words with higher level vocabulary.
The poster includes 10 alternatives for 15 common words such as: nice, good, bad, sad, pretty, big, like, happy and more. This can easily be used for individual students or super-sized and printed for a large class reference guide! Building vocabulary one step at a time :)
Check out this awesome engaging task card to build vocabulary. Based on the Frayer Model, students will answer six questions about a vocabulary word based on the roll of their die. Implementation is flexible based on teacher preference, but the goal is that students respond to the six prompts which include things like define the word, find a synonym, antonym, draw and picture and more. This fun and exciting activity will keep kids learning and on task with ease!
This simple yet effective reflection form, will allow students to deeply and thoroughly reflect on a reading, activity, video of lesson. Trying to figure out how to make videos more purposeful and meaningful in your classroom? This is the answer. Starting off with the worksheet and then transitioning to students drawing the shapes and answering the memorized prompts will allow students to think through what stuck out, something they agreed with, and something that is still spinning in their head. It's simple to use and highly effective!
This template allows students to draw a picture, color a picture, paste a picture or any combination there-of and then respond with a paragraph or two. There are four pages in the file allowing for differentiation to different students in the same class or to different grades. Each page has more/less lines with increased/decreased spacing.
W.K.2, W.K.3, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.2.2, W.2.3, W.3.2, W.3.3, W.4.2, W.4.3, W.5.2, W.5.3, W.6.2, W.6.3, W.7.2, W.7.3, W.8.2, W.8.3, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.3, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.3
This clear and well-organized Venn Diagram is a must! Each page has two sets of diagrams on it; one can be used to model while the second one can be used for independent practice. With it, comes three templates that are leveled for differentiation purposes. One has no lines, and the other two have differently spaced out lines to accommodate different students or different grades!
For this vocabulary center, students will be required to read a story of their (or your) choice, identify 5 vocabulary words they struggled with, attempt to define those words based on context clues, and then check their definition using a friend, teacher, dictionary or other source. This simple set of instructions is presented in a kid-friendly way and is perfect for new and struggling readers!
RF.1.3g, RF.1.4a, RF.2.4c, RF.3.4a
This fun and simple worksheet is comprised of 10 images in which students will identify the image and then decide how many syllables are in each word. The images range from 1-3 syllables. This worksheet can easily be used for whole-group, independent work, homework, assessments and more!
RF.K.2, RF.K.2a, RF.K.2b, RF.K.2d, RF.1.2, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2d, RF.2.3, RF.2.4
This fun and well-designed worksheet is comprised for 10 different images where students will be responsible to identify those images and then choose one of three letters that makes the same beginning sound. Students will develop their phonemic awareness while following the theme of the topic.
RF.K.1, RF.K.1d, RF.K.2d, RF.1.2, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d
Check out this clear and concise tri-bubble, three way, venn diagram graphic organizer. Students will be able to learn from the model in order to develop their organizing skills. There are four differentiated sheets in the packet with a variety of line sizes for different students or different grades.
Facilitate learning with this large package including a variety of different three column chart templates. Each template comes in tow versions (one with bullets and one with lines) to allow for differentiation and meet the needs of each student in your classroom. This file includes a variety of premade headings as well as a blank one to be customized by you!
Please reference the Cover page for a full list of the included headings. If you need any clarification, please feel free to include them in the question section!
This fun and simple worksheet is comprised of 10 images in which students will identify the image and then decide how many syllables are in each word. The images range from 1-3 syllables. This worksheet can easily be used for whole-group, independent work, homework, assessments and more!
Also, consider looking at my Thanksgiving-Themed Beginning Word Sound Worksheet and my Dining Plate Draw and Label Early vocabulary Worksheet.
RF.K.2, RF.K.2a, RF.K.2b, RF.K.2d, RF.1.2, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2d, RF.2.3, RF.2.4
This fun and well-designed worksheet is comprised for 10 different images where students will be responsible to identify those images and then choose one of three letters that makes the same beginning sound. Students will develop their phonemic awareness while following the theme of the topic.
Also, consider looking at my Thanksgiving-Themed Syllable Count Worksheet and my Dining Plate Draw and Label Early vocabulary Worksheet.
RF.K.1, RF.K.1d, RF.K.2d, RF.1.2, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d
This clear and well-organized T-chart is a must! With it comes four templates that are leveled for differentiation purposes. One has no lines, and the other three have differently spaced out lines to accommodate different students or different grades!
Check out my other T-Chart products with additional alternative layout!
This fun and simple worksheet is comprised of 10 images in which students will identify the image and then decide how many syllables are in each word. The images range from 1-3 syllables. This worksheet can easily be used for whole-group, independent work, homework, assessments and more!
RF.K.2, RF.K.2a, RF.K.2b, RF.K.2d, RF.1.2, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2d, RF.2.3, RF.2.4
This fun and well-designed worksheet is comprised for 10 different images where students will be responsible to identify those images and then choose one of three letters that makes the same beginning sound. Students will develop their phonemic awareness while following the theme of the topic.
RF.K.1, RF.K.1d, RF.K.2d, RF.1.2, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d
Check out this simple and user-friendly log that can be used to record and document your student conferences regarding their progress. This can easily be used for student led conferences or can be facilitated by the teacher. The template has 4 meeting spots on it, if you want to meet weekly or whatever best fits your schedule. Easily create a binder tracking these conferences over the course of the year for each student.
The log has three main areas which include "Strengths", "Areas of Focus", and "Next Steps". Best of luck to you and your students!
Check out my alternative Student READING Conference Log Template.
Check out this simple and user-friendly log that can be used to record and document your student conferences regarding their progress. This can easily be used for student led conferences or can be facilitated by the teacher. The template has 4 meeting spots on it, if you want to meet weekly or whatever best fits your schedule. Easily create a binder tracking these conferences over the course of the year for each student.
The log has three main areas which include "Strengths", "Areas of Focus", and "Next Steps". Best of luck to you and your students!
Check out my alternative Student Writing Conference Log Template.
Completing a writing assignment in your classroom that is related to stars, space, rockets, planets, or goals? Well check out this great differentiated star writing template that has three different templates with different line spacing to accommodate different students and skills.
The lessons in Dr. Seuss's Oh The Places You'll Go story are invaluable and offer a great text example of beginning with the end in mind as we think through our decisions. This fun and engaging lessons pushes students to identify various story elements such as theme, key ideas, textual based answers as well as creative writing based on text to self connections. Students will respond to a supplied prompt relating the story to the students and having them think about where they want to go!
Included are instructions for the teacher, a sloppy-copy planning sheet and then 4 differentiated final copy templates in which the teacher can easily give different students one of the variety of templates that best fits the need of each student (there are version labels on the bottom right of each template).
This has proven to be a great reflective process to use during the first week of teaching since it can be the driving force of motivation throughout the year; it can easily be used at any point that fits your schedule though! *Also an ideal way to infuse reading and writing, to celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday!
W.2.3, W.2.5, W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.3, W.4.1, W.4.2, W.4.3, W.4.4, W.5.1, W.5.2, W.5.3, W.5.4, W.6.1a, W.6.2, W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.9, W.7.1, W.7.2, W.7.3, W.7.4, W.7.9, W.8.1, W.8.2, W.8.3, W.8.4, W.8.9, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.3, W.9-10.3a, W.9-10.4, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.3, W.11-12.9, W.3.1b, W.3.1c, W.3.1d
This really simple, clear, and well-organized read log template is a must for all classrooms! Students need to be reading daily at home, and this log is a great way for students to own their own tracking as well as offer data points for teachers to track home reading time. The log is differentiated to three levels to allow more and less books for more and less space.