Commas and quotation marks in dialogue (PowerPoint and Printables) - Quotation marks and commas are easy to teach when you use this no-prep PowerPoint and worksheet set! This is a highly visual and interactive way to learn about quotation marks and commas in dialogue. Students often struggle to punctuate direct speech. This PowerPoint explains the components of direct speech (speaker tags and spoken words) and the how to punctuate sentences depending on the position of the speaker tag. Students work through the interactive slides with their whiteboards to learn about the correct use of quotation marks and commas in dialogue. It's easy to use, you just click and teach! Also included are seven worksheets (including a flip flap book) to further reinforce and consolidate the use of quotation marks in dialogue. The worksheets are perfect for literacy centers or to send home for additional review. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.2.C Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue. Included: 51 Quotation marks and commas in dialogue PowerPoint slides 7 Quotation marks and commas in dialogue worksheets By Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Action Verbs: Verbs (PowerPoint & Worksheets) - This interactive Verbs PowerPoint is so much fun! Students discover what action verbs are through games and exercises. This PowerPoint introduces verbs to students and helps them to identify verbs in word lists and sentences. By the end of this lesson, your students will know exactly what a verb is! This is a great PowerPoint for the review and introduction of action verbs. Also included are four verb worksheets to reinforce and consolidate verbs. Included: 22 Verb PowerPoint Slides 4 Verb Worksheets & Answer Sheets By Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Verb Tenses PowerPoint Game (Safari Edition) - Verb tenses are easy to review when you play this interactive Verb Tenses PowerPoint Game! - Verb Tenses PowerPoint Game (20 question slides). Join the children on a safari and help them practice the identification of verb tenses (read each sentence and identify the tense by clicking the correct button). The slides are self-correcting, and the illustrations are bright and beautiful!

Synonyms 10 Mark PowerPoint Quiz * Please note that this is not a PowerPoint that teaches synonyms, it is a 10 question quiz :) Ten question slides. Children must replace the underline word in each sentence with the correct synonym (multiple choice). You click, and they write their answers on their whiteboards or a piece of paper. Ten answer slides are provided for easy checking and discussion. This is a great review or assessment tool. Includes: 10 question slides 10 answer slides Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Collective Nouns PowerPoint and Worksheets - Collective nouns are easy to teach when you use this interactive and entertaining PowerPoint! It introduces collective nouns (40 slides/examples) to students. This is a great PowerPoint for the review or introduction of collective nouns. It also includes a 10 slide collective nouns quiz and 3 worksheets. PowerPoint info: Short introduction to nouns Introduction to collective nouns (definition) Illustrated collective nouns (40 slides) Identify the correct collective noun quiz (10 slides) Students are encouraged to use their whiteboards throughout the PowerPoint Also included are three collective noun worksheets and answer keys PLUS a fun flip flap book! Please email me if you have any questions (duplessislindy@gmail.com). Have fun teaching! Lindy du Plessis (Shop name: Lindy loves to teach)

Adjectives and Adverbs PowerPoint Game Do your students need extra practise with the identification of adjectives and adverbs? This game is perfect to review adjectives and adverbs! Your students will love the bright colours, animation and sound effects. DIRECTIONS: This PowerPoint must be in Slide Show view or the animation won’t work. STUDENTS: Read the word on the car and the sentence below the car. Is the word on the car an adjective or an adverb? Click on the correct button to answer. If you are incorrect, click BACK and try again. If you are correct, click NEXT and go to the next slide. TIP: Use individual whiteboards to promote whole-class participation. *Please note, this PPT contains 20 question slides* Please email me if you have any questions (duplessislindy@gmail.com). Have fun teaching! Lindy © L du Plessis 2015 - Please do not place on the internet or share.

End of the Year 3D Memory Book Mobile: This end of the year activity is so much fun, your students will love creating this 3D memory book mobile! Students use the 9 template pages to reflect on the past school year. Each template consists of a large writing prompt and two smaller disks that are perfect for illustrations. A blank template page is also provided. Fold the templates in half (on the dotted line) and stick them back to back creating a 3D memory book. Stick the smaller disks back to back and hang them from the 3D book. This is a lovely end of the year activity, it's educational and hands-on fun! Please note this product provides US and UK spelling options. Created by Lindy du Plessis (shop: lindy loves to teach)

Character Education - Let's build character and improve behaviour! Character education is very important, teach your students about positive character traits and improve their behaviour in the process. This easy to implement program is perfect for classes (or students) that struggle with social skills. Focus on one character trait per week, use the posters, bracelets and awards to motivate your students. Watch how their behaviour improves and their emotional intelligence grows! Included: 35 Character education definition posters (colour and black & white). 35 Character education bracelets (colour and black & white). Character education goal and star of the week posters & flashcards (colour and black & white). 35 Character education print and go awards PDF (colour and black & white). 35 Character education type in name and date awards PPT (colour black & white) Character education awards checklist. Character education traits: Attentiveness Boldness Compassion Creativity Dependability Determination Endurance Enthusiasm Fairness Faithfulness Fearlessness Friendliness Generosity Gentleness Gratitude Helpfulness Honesty Humility Humour Ingenuity Kindness Loyalty Neatness Obedience Optimism Patience Politeness Punctuality Respect Responsibility Self-control Sincerity Spontaneity Thoughtfulness Wisdom Please contact me if you have any questions or suggestions. Happy teaching! Lindy du Plessis duplessislindy@gmail.com © L du Plessis 2016. Single classroom license. This product may not be shared or placed on the internet.

Sight Words Dolch Clip it Cards (Second Grade List) - Sight word mastery is one of the keys to fluent reading. This set of 46 clip it task cards make memorizing sight words fun! Every task card has a sight word (from the Dolch Second Grade List) on it. Students have to read the main sight word and clip the matching sight word at the bottom of the card. Place a small dot on the other side of the card to indicate the correct answer, that way the cards are self-checking. For extra variation, you can use the cards without the clothespins. Students can use whiteboard markers and circle the matching words. Students can also try to read and clip the words while being timed. Also included are 46 Dolch sight word flash cards. Included: 46 Dolch sight words color clip it task cards 46 Dolch sight words black and white clip it task cards 46 Dolch sight words color flash cards 46 Dolch sight words black and white flash cards Sight words clip it task cards are also great for students that struggle with visual discrimination and fine motor coordination. By Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Subject and Predicate QR Code Task Cards - Here are 36 task cards with which to practice identifying subject and predicate. Scan the QR code on each card to receive instant feedback. Task cards are great and, even more, fun when combined with QR codes! Use the task cards for scoot, scavenger hunt, read and write the room, individual practice, pair work or project the task cards for whole class teaching. QR codes are fun and easy to use. Download a QR code reader onto your iPad, tablet or smartphone and you are ready for some serious classroom fun. Students can write their answers on their answer sheets and immediately check their work by scanning the QR code on the task card. You could even use these task cards without using the QR codes. Students simply use the answer key to check answers. Included: 36 Color QR code subject and predicate task cards 36 Black and white QR code subject and predicate task cards Subject mini anchor chart / poster Predicate mini anchor chart / poster Student answer sheet Answer key Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Subject-Verb Agreement Task Cards - Subject-Verb Agreement task cards are specially designed for first grade or ESL/EFL students and match my Subject Verb Agreement PowerPoint. The illustrations on the task cards help students identify singular or plural subjects and help them choose matching verbs. Students can clip (with clothespins), underline or write answers. An answer key is included. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.C Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs in basic sentences 32 Subject-Verb Agreement Color Task Cards. 32 Subject-Verb Agreement Black and White Task Cards. 2 Subject-Verb Agreement Student Answer Sheets (underline the answer or write the answer). 1 Subject-Verb Agreement Answer Key. Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Identify the adjective in every sentence and match the puzzle pieces to check the answer! This is hands-on fun! Included: 28 adjectives task card puzzles Student recording sheet Answer key CCSS. ELA-Literacy L.1.1.f CCSS.ELA-Literacy L.2.1.e CCSS.ELA-Literacy L.3.1.a Created by Lindy du Plessis (Store: Lindy loves to teach)

Adjectives Task Cards and QR Codes (Quirky Turkeys) Adjectives are easy to understand when you use these fun task cards! Oh dear, the turkeys are at it again! Identify an adjective in every sentence and use the QR code to scan the answer. You will receive 32 task cards that ask students to identify an adjective in every sentence. There is a full color and a black and white set. Also included is a student answer sheet and an answer key. All cards contain QR code answers. Common Core Aligned: ELA - 3.L.1.a *Please note this QR code task card set is also part of the bundle below.* Use the task cards for scoot, scavenger hunt, read and write the room, individual practice, pair work or project the task cards for whole class teaching. QR codes are fun and easy to use. Download a QR code reader onto your iPad, tablet or smart phone and you are ready for some serious classroom fun. Students can identify adjectives, write their answers on their answer sheets and immediately check their work by scanning the QR code on the task card. You could even use these task cards without using the QR codes. Students simply use the answer key to check answers. Created by Lindy du Plessis (Store: Lindy loves to teach)

Adverbs Task Cards & QR Codes (Penguins)- Penguins are on the loose! Identify an adverb in every sentence and use the QR code to scan the answer. You will receive 32 task cards that ask students to identify an adverb in every sentence. There is a full color and a black and white set. Also included is a student answer sheet and an answer key. All cards contain QR code answers. Common Core Aligned: ELA - 3.L.1.a Use the task cards for scoot, scavenger hunt, read and write the room, individual practice, pair work or project the task cards for whole class teaching. QR codes are fun and easy to use. Download a QR code reader onto your iPad, tablet or smart phone and you are ready for some serious classroom fun. Students can identify adverbs, write their answers on their answer sheets and immediately check their work by scanning the QR code on their task card. You could even use these task cards without using the QR codes. Students simply use the answer key to check answers. Created by Lindy du Plessis (Store: Lindy loves to teach)

Alphabet puzzles 27 Full-color alphabet puzzles (xylophone and x-ray included) 27 Black and white alphabet puzzles Match uppercase letters with lowercase letters. Puzzles are self-correcting. Visual clues (a picture of the beginning sound) included. The black and white puzzles are very versatile. You can even use the set as an interactive notebook activity where they have to color, cut and glue (perfect practice for fine motor development). Created by Lindy du Plessis 2016 (Store: Lindy loves to teach).

Contractions Task Cards Clip It! 32 color contractions clip it task cards 32 black and white contractions clip it task cards Contractions student answer worksheet Contractions answer key Here are contraction task cards with a twist! Every task card has a contraction on it. Students have to clip clothespins to the two words that combine to form the specific contraction. It's hands on and fun! Common Core Aligned: L.2.2c Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach)

Irregular Plural Nouns Task Cards (clip and QR codes) - These are task cards with a huge twist! Join the magic show and change the nouns to irregular plural nouns! Clip the answers with clothespins and scan the QR codes to check for accuracy. This is hands on fun! For extra variation you can use the cards without the clothespins. Students can write their answers on the answer sheet that's provided with this product. You can use these task cards for read and write the room, scoot or you can project them on your whiteboard for whole class work. You can even print out the black and white task cards and ask your students to color in the answers. Contents: 32 Color cards 32 Black and white cards Student answer sheet Answer key Common Core Aligned: L.2.1b Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach)

Nouns (Proper nouns and Common nouns) Task Cards & QR Codes - Identify a proper noun or a common noun in every sentence and use the QR code to scan the answer. You will receive 32 task cards that ask students to identify a common or a proper noun in every sentence. Contents: 32 Full color cards 32 Black and white cards 2 Mini Anchor charts 1 Student answer sheet 1 Answer key Common Core Aligned: ELA - 3.L.1.a Task cards are great and even more fun when combined with QR codes! Use the task cards for scoot, scavenger hunt, read and write the room, individual practice, pair work or project the task cards for whole class teaching. QR codes are fun and easy to use. Download a QR code reader onto your iPad, tablet or smart phone and you are ready for some serious classroom fun. Students can identify common or proper nouns, write their answers on their answer sheets and immediately check their work by scanning the QR code on the task card. You could even use these task cards without using the QR codes. Students simply use the answer key to check answers. Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Prepositions (QR Codes - Clip and Scan - Task Cards) - Do your students love task cards? Here are preposition task cards with a twist! Pick a task card. Complete the sentence by choosing a suitable preposition. Use a clothespin to clip the correct preposition. Use an iPad, iPod, tablet or smartphone and scan the QR code to check the answer. Alternatively, you can place a small dot on the other side of the card to indicate the correct answer. For further variation, you can use the cards without the clothespins or QR codes. Students have to write their answers on the answer sheet that is provided with this product. You can use these cards for read and write the room, scoot or you can even project them on your whiteboard for whole class work. Included: 32 Color Preposition QR Code Task Cards 32 Black and White Preposition QR Code Task Cards 1 Student Answer Sheet 1 Answer Key 1 Mini Preposition Anchor Chart Common Core Aligned: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.i By Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).