Need to help your kids write a proper essay? Look no further, here is a complete Prezi to walk your students through the whole process of writing their own essay. I introduce the essay process as RISE: Restate the question. Include a topic sentence. Show details to support your answer. End with a conclusion. There are examples for your kids to practice restating the question and including a topic sentence.

Want to review or introduce poetry terms/figurative language to your class? Don't do the work, I've done it for you! Each term has a definition, example and picture to help your students gain acquisition and mastery of the terms. Terms Included: Alliteration Hyperbole Imagery Metaphor Onomatopoeia Personification Simile Symbolism

This is a complete Common Core aligned Close Reading Unit focusing on the National Parks. It will take about a month to complete the entire unit. There is no prep required and all are Common Core aligned. There are 10 articles, each with 3 levels of differentiation (grades 4, 5, and 6). Each article has a set of Key Ideas and Details Questions, Craft And Structure Questions, Integration of Ideas and Knowledge Questions and an extension question. There are 3 graphic organizers as well: Note Taking, Main Idea, and Context Clues. Included: 1. The Main Plan - how to use the articles in your classroom 2. Tag it Up - how to annotate texts 3. 10 articles with 3 levels of differentiation for each 4. All articles are based on National Parks (Ellis Island, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Denali, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Everglades, Great Smoky Mountains, Acadia, Grand Canyon and Arches) 5. Key Ideas and Details Questions for each article 6. Craft and Structure Questions for each article 7. Integration of Ideas and Knowledge Questions for each article 8. Extension Question for each article 9. Note Taking graphic organizer 10. Main Idea graphic organizer 11. Context Clues graphic organizer 12. Answer Key for each article

This is a Common Core aligned complete novel study of the non fiction book, Oogy, the Dog Only a Family Could Love by Larry Levin. You will receive: 1. An Introduction to the novel study 2. Pacing Calendar 3. Information on the author and links to background building videos 4. Links to Humane Society Dog Fighting Unit to be used as background building lessons 5. Article on a recent animal abuse case to be used as background building activity 6. Key Vocabulary 7. Vocabulary quiz with answer key 8. Classwork and Homework Discussion Questions with answers 9. Extension Activities with links and rubrics 10. Essay test with rubric

Need to introduce or review Common Core aligned story elements with your kids? Here's the perfect way to do it! There are 8 key terms: Characters Climax Conflict Mood Plot Resolution Setting Trait Each term has a matching definition and example. Kids need to match the term with the correct definition and example. Each one is a different color so kids know when they have a set! Great for group work or individual reinforcement. Also included: a term, definition, example set for each word for use on bulletin boards or word walls and a sheet of all terms, definitions, and examples to be placed in student notebooks.

Need to introduce or review story elements with your kids? Here's the perfect way to do it! There are 8 key terms: Alliteration Hyperbole Imagery Metaphor Personification Onomatopoeia Simile Symbolism Each term has a matching definition and example. Kids need to match the term with the correct definition and example. Each one is a different color so kids know when they have a set! Great for group work or individual reinforcement. Also included: a term, definition, example set for each word for use on bulletin boards or word walls and a sheet of all terms, definitions, and examples to be placed in student notebooks.

This is a complete Common Core aligned novel study for Cinder by Marissa Meyer, the first book in her Lunar Chronicles Series. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. In this resource, you get: 1. An introduction to the product 2. A suggested pacing calendar 3. Author Info including links to her website and several video interviews 4. Building Background Lessons with graphic organizers with 3 levels (advanced, intermediate, and extra help) and links to websites with additional resources 5.Character List 6. Vocabulary Lists broken down by books with a quiz and answer key for each list 7. Discussion questions and answers for each book 8. Multiple choice quizzes with answer keys for each book 9. Character Motivation graphic organizers in 3 levels (advanced, intermediate and extra help) each one with a robot, prince, and queen clipart design and 2 blank versions so you can add your own clipart 10. 2 essay questions with rubrics

This is a thorough Common Core aligned set of class discussion and homework questions. The class questions can be used for the whole class or for reading groups. They are separated by chapter and can be placed on the board or given to the reading groups. Students will *Analyze characters *Identify major plot elements *Explain cause and effect relationships *Draw inferences *Determine central ideas and details *Determine theme *Describe plot *Identify conflict and resolution

This is a thorough Common Core aligned overview of Savvy by Ingrid Law. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter. Most chapters are further broken down into several sections to make reading the text easier for your kids. The questions could be placed on the board or handed out to different groups of students. *Analyze characters *Identify major plot elements *Explain cause and effect relationships *Draw inferences *Determine central ideas and details *Determine theme *Describe plot *Identify conflict and resolution *Make predictions *Determine author's purpose

This is a thorough Common Core aligned overview of Joey Pigza Loses Control by Jack Gantos. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter. Most chapters are further broken down into several sections to make reading the text easier for your kids. The questions could be placed on the board or handed out to different groups of students. *Analyze characters *Identify major plot elements *Explain cause and effect relationships *Draw inferences *Determine central ideas and details *Determine theme *Describe plot *Identify conflict and resolution

This is an in depth Common Core aligned set of questions to use with the story Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter. Most chapters are further broken down into several sections to make reading the text easier for your kids. The questions could be placed on the board or handed out to different groups of students. The questions focus on: *Analyze characters *Identify major plot elements *Explain cause and effect relationships *Draw inferences *Determine central ideas and details *Determine theme *Describe plot *Identify conflict and resolution

This is a great resource based on one of the books in the Dragon Slayers Academy series. The discussion and homework questions are broken up by chapter, Many of the chapters are also broken down to made reading them easier. The questions can be presented on the board or printed out for reading groups. Students will: *Draw inferences *Determine theme *Describe plot *Determine central ideas and details *Analyze development of key ideas *Analyze word choice *Analyze text structure *Analyze character *Identify conflict and resolution *Explain cause and effect relationships

Need to make your classroom a little brighter and interactive? These Reading Quote Posters are just the thing! There are 12 posters with quotes from author's like Oscar Wilde, Harper Lee, Mark Twain, etc.. The posters come in color and black and white. Print, laminate and hang them up for an instant face lift for your classroom. Great for bulletin boards, libraries, reading/writing centers and wall decorations!

A great way to show administrators, students and parents what your class has accomplished. Here is a set of posters to showcase Common Core Standards that students have met and are still working toward for 6th Grade Reading Literature, Reading Informational Texts, and Writing. Each set of Standards has: * A complete set of 8 1/2 by 11 posters of "We are able to....." statements, perfect for bulletin boards. * A complete set of 8 1/2 by 11 posters of "We are working to....." statements, perfect for bulletin boards. * A complete set of 5 1/2 by 4 1/2 task cards of "I am able to....." statements, perfect for student work. * A complete set of 5 1/2 by 4 1/2 task cards of "I am working to....." statements, perfect for student work. Each Standard is in a different border so it's easy to distinguish Reading from Informational Texts from Writing. Each poster contains the Category, Standard Number, and the Standard.

These are all the form I use at the beginning of the year. Most of them are editable so you can personalize them for your classroom! They use primary colors or black and white and are more suitable for older kids as they use fewer clip art pictures. Editable Forms Include: 1. Meet the Teacher in red, yellow, blue, and black and white. You can edit your name, subject, classes, content and add a picture. 2. Supply List in color and black and white. You can edit the list. 3. Welcome to the Class Newsletter in red, blue, yellow, and black and white. You can edit the title and content. 4. All About Me student info sheet in color with multicultural boys or girls. Also in black and white with super hero boys or girls. You Can edit the title and categories for the kids to fill in. 5. Wishlist in list format or on small chalkboards to hang up on PTC or Back to School Night for parents or guardians to take with them. You can edit the lists. 6. Schedule - class or daily schedule on a chalkboard or red, yellow, and blue tables. You can edit the schedules. Non-Editable Pages Include: 1. Website Passwords 2. Parent/Guardian Contact Info

Need personalized labels for your students' book bins, folders, storage carts, etc.? Look no further. These labels are editable, so you can add whatever writing you want! This is a huge collection of 17 different kids in 6 different poses. The kids are White, Black, Muslim, and Hispanic. There are boys and girls for each ethnicity. The color poses are : 1. Kid with backpack 2. Kid at desk 3. Kid with book 4. Kid writing 5. Kid with a big label The black and white pose is: 6. Kid with a big label

This is a comprehensive guide to writing a fictional or personal narrative. You get a teacher guide, student guide and a PowerPoint to introduce the writing genre. You will receive: 1. A file with the student writing guide 2. A file with the teacher's how to and pacing calendar 3. A PowerPoint to introduce the narrative genre to your class The student guide includes: 1. Outline of what's expected 2. Helping Hands for the intro and conclusion 3. Writing Reminders 4. Brainstorming Matrix 5. Character Matrix 6. Timeline of Events 7. Graphic Organizers for each of the 5 paragraphs 8. Rough Draft section 9. 3 Writer's Checklists for Wonderful Writing, Revising, and Editing and Proofreading The teacher's guide includes: 1. Suggested Pacing Calendar 2. Page by page overview of how to use the student guide The PowerPoint includes: 1. Introduction to the genre 2. Brainstorming Matrix explanation 3. Character Matrix explanation 4. Timeline explanation 5. Review of essay parts 6. Explanation of what to include in each section of an narrative

This is a complete step by step guide to help students write a 5 paragraph expository/informative essay. You will receive: 1. A file with the student writing guide 2. A file with the teacher's how to and pacing calendar 3. A PowerPoint to introduce the persuasive genre to your class The student guide includes: 1. Outline of what's expected 2. Helping Hands for the intro and conclusion 3. Writing Reminders 4. Fact/Supporting Details List 5. Graphic Organizers for each of the 5 paragraphs 6. Rough Draft section 7. Bibliography section 8. 3 Writer's Checklists for Wonderful Writing, Revising, and Editing and Proofreading The teacher's guide includes: 1. Suggested Pacing Calendar 2. Page by page overview of how to use the student guide The PowerPoint includes: 1. Introduction to the genre 2. Fact and Supporting Details explanation 3. Review of essay parts 4.. Explanation of what to include in each section of an expository/informative essay

This is a complete step by step guide to help students write a 5 paragraph persuasive essay with a counterclaim. You will receive: 1. A file with the student writing guide 2. A file with the teacher's how to and pacing calendar 3. A PowerPoint to introduce the persuasive genre to your class The student guide includes: 1. Outline of what's expected 2. Helping Hands for the intro and conclusion 3. Writing Reminders 4. Pro/Con List 5. Graphic Organizers for each of the 5 paragraphs 6. Rough Draft section 7. Bibliography section 8. 3 Writer's Checklists for Wonderful Writing, Revising, and Editing and Proofreading The teacher's guide includes: 1. Suggested Pacing Calendar 2. Page by page overview of how to use the student guide The PowerPoint includes: 1. Introduction to the genre 2. Argument explanation 3. Pro and con explanation 4. Counterclaim explanation 5. Review of essay parts 6. Explanation of what to include in each section of a persuasive essay

So many times kids use the same low level words over and over. This is a cute activity to help kids bury those old familiar words and start using more sophisticated language. Kids bury old words on tombstones and raise up new words on ghosts. Great for a back to school or Halloween activity and for Interactive notebooks or writing centers.