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Our mission is to connect quality educational resources to all teachers in order to facilitate learning, increase engagement, provide differentiation, increase rigor and promote high expectations.
Three Column Chart Template Graphic Organizer Variety Pack
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Three Column Chart Template Graphic Organizer Variety Pack

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Check out this variety pack that includes 10 different three column charts that are pre-labelled with some of the most common graphic organizers you would need in your class. Some of these include: (questions, answers, evidence), (What I know, What I don't know, What I wish I knew), (tool, function, drawing), and much more. Each page is presented in both bullet format and lined format. There is also a blank one for you to edit as you need. These can be applied again and again and implemented in a variety of ways. Be sure to check out my other graphic organizers as well!
Student Writing Conference Log Form
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Student Writing Conference Log Form

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Add a level of accountability and tracking to your student conferences on their writing progress. This is a great way of maintaining focus with your students as you check-in on what they are writing and how they are doing with any given assignment including their grammar, spelling, prompt completion and much more. Take what is often informal, to a great way of progress monitoring and tracking with this simple and well-organized template. Included are three columns for each date that cover the strengths, area of focus, and next steps. Also check out our Student Reading Conference Log!
Student Reading Log Form Template
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Student Reading Log Form Template

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This differentiated reading log form comes in three differentiated formats to accomodate students and their individual needs. Each format has different spacing and different amounts of lines with varied spacing so students who struggle can feel fulfilled. It can also be used for a variety of grade levels. Included in the columns are the date, book, duration of reading, and parent signature for accountability. This will push your students to read independnetly at home and serve as great documentation for interventions and open lines of communication. Happy reading!
Student Reading Conference Log
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Student Reading Conference Log

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Add a level of accountability and tracking to your student conferences on their reading progress. This is a great way of maintaining focus with your students as you check-in on what they are reading, the content of it, and therefore their comprehension, fluency and vocabulary knowledge. Take what is often informal, to a great way of progress monitoring and tracking with this simple and well-organized template. Included are three columns for each date that cover the strengths, area of focus, and next steps. Also check out our Student Writing Conference Log!
Student Personal Word Wall Book
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Student Personal Word Wall Book

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Transfer the accountability and ownership to your students by giving them their own personal word wall books. This is a great way to supplement your pre-existing classroom word wall. Students can record the words on their own, track their own vocabulary, and add to it on their own. Whether it be new lesson vocabulary or words they identify in a text, this is a great way for them to take ownership over their own development and learning! There is a clear box for each starting letter as well as some blank spaces for flexibility!
Student Made Dictionary Project (At-Home)
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Student Made Dictionary Project (At-Home)

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Allow students to apply their skills as they pertain to a dictionary as they make their own! This project description includes the prompt, clear step by step directions, and a section for parents to sign off on knowing the expectations. Variety is offered in the directions to accommodate students who technology-based inclinations or simple hand written projects. Students will have a blast and will turn in some pretty awesome final products!
Story Map House Outline Graphic Organizer Template (Differentiated)
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Story Map House Outline Graphic Organizer Template (Differentiated)

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To increase comprehension, text analysis, and story summaries, this fun and engaging graphic organizer that serves as an ideal template for translating the elements of a story. This outline as multiple applications for independent reading, small group support, RtI, homework, or an assessment. This template comes in three differentiated formats which include blank spaces, bullet points, and underlines for you to seamlessly meet student needs.
Star Shaped Writing Template
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Star Shaped Writing Template

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Check out this fun and simple writing template that comes in the shape of a star. This is a great template that can be applied in a variety of ways such as topics related to space, Hollywood figures and so much more. This can take your bulletin board to the next level. Students will love the new a fresh look of it, while they get to apply their writing skills in a fun and new format. The package includes a variety of spacing for differentiation purposes to meet each student where they are at, as well as for different grade level implementaiton! Be sure to check out my other writing templates as well!
Simple T-Chart Template (Differentiated) Graphic Organizer
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Simple T-Chart Template (Differentiated) Graphic Organizer

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Check out this differentiated variety pack of three student-friendly T-Charts. Each of them are labelled on the bottom with a different version and either include a blank space, lines, or bullets to meet your students' needs. This can easily be adapted to a multitude of in-class and at-home assignments. Save yourself time and inconvenience by supplementing your lesson with this clear and concise T-chart!
Signal Words Reference Guide
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Signal Words Reference Guide

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Check out this simple and color-coded reference guide that can improve your students writing and take it to the next level! Separated into five categories including comparing, contrasting, ordering, listing, and finding the relationship, these guide facilitates the use of higher level vocabulary in writing and speaking. It can either be printed as a poster, printed and taped into books or used as a tool for differentiation. This will be sure to facilitate the higher level vocabulary with improved transitions for all students!
Sequence of Events Graphic Organizer Template (Differentiated)
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Sequence of Events Graphic Organizer Template (Differentiated)

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Check out this simple and visually stimulating graphic organizer that students can use in a variety of contexts. Whether it be organizing a writing piece or analyzing a story, the flow of the five boxes allows students to organize their thoughts and ideas. The template is provided in both color as well as black and white. Each of these templates also comes in three different forms including blank space, lines, and bullets to best meet the needs of you and your students. Be sure to check out our other graphic organizers as well!
Reflective Writing Lesson (Inspired by Dr Seuss's Oh The Places You'll Go)
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Reflective Writing Lesson (Inspired by Dr Seuss's Oh The Places You'll Go)

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What a better way to inspire your kiddos than applying concepts from Dr. Seuss' book "Oh The Places You'll Go". You will need the book to complete this lesson, but there are multiple digital and read aloud version online (Youtube offers some good options). Included in this packet is a clear step by step lesson for teachers as well as a planning sheet and differentiated formats for final copies that students can use. Aligned to the ideas in the Leader In Me Program, students can begin with the end in mind and reflect on where they want to go, and what they have to do to get there, while tying in concepts from the book!
Reading Tracking Form for Home Template
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Reading Tracking Form for Home Template

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Check out this simple graphic organizer used to track weekly reading at home. Broken down by the day, this template includes a space for the title of the book, pages read, and the time spent each day. At the end of the week, the parent signs and returns the bottom portion to validate and verify the effort put in at home. Students who read at least 20-30 minutes a night outperform their peers in class and on tests. This is a great way to hold students and parents accountable. It is presented in a very student friendly fashion that is direct, clear, and will definitely help with documentation, intervention, and a data point for conversation. Be sure to check out our other templates for reading as well!
Reading Fluency Running Record Abbreviation Attachment
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Reading Fluency Running Record Abbreviation Attachment

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Check out this simple and clear running record reference sheet. With seven pre-determined abbreviations and a blank spot for one more, this attachment is meant to be printed and stapled to the documentation for running records. This way students can reference what they need to work on and why they did well. It is intended to align to a 60 second reading fluency test. Abbreviations included are things like misread word, omitted word, skips a line, etc. This is a great way to streamline and be transparent with these acitvites!
Reading At Home With Your Child Letter to Parents Guardians
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Reading At Home With Your Child Letter to Parents Guardians

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Students who read or are read to for at least 20-30 minutes every day, perform better on tests throughout the year and show linkage to increase success in the classroom. This letter home is a great way to promote a positive literacy culture at home and create buy-in with parents reading to and having students read to them at home. Presented in a very friendly way, this letter clearly articulates the role that parents can play at home when it comes to supporting reading at home.
READ Every Day Bookmarks FREEBIE
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READ Every Day Bookmarks FREEBIE

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Check out this fun and colorful bookmark template. It includes 5 bookmarks side by side. They are simple and come in a variety of colors. They include a designated space for students to write their name. Printing them on card stock or construction paper takes them to a whole new level! Don't waste money on buying bookmarks or taking extensive time to make your own, when we have done it for you, FOR FREE! Happy Teaching :)
Pronoun Assessment Worksheet
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Pronoun Assessment Worksheet

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Check out this awesome worksheet with 34 questions. Divided into three sections, this can easily be used as a quiz, test, unit ending, pre test, homework or in class worksheet. The first section has student circle the pronoun and underline the noun it refers to. The second section has students circle the pronoun in shorter sentences. The last section has students create their own sentences based on the type such as integrative, relative, demonstrative and indefinite pronouns. This is a great way to gain insight into students' understanding of the subject matter. An answer key has been included for your convenience.
Primary Source Analysis Tool Template Differentiated
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Primary Source Analysis Tool Template Differentiated

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Check out this simple and student-friendly template that is to be sued for analyzing primary sources. Separated into four color-coded sections, this is a great way to facilitate the organization and understanding of a primary source. The sections include: observe, reflect, question and further investigate which is meant to push students to be very critical of the information presented. This is sure to increase the critical thought and analysis of your students. It comes in three different formats to best meet the students in your classroom including a blank space template, one with lines, and one with bullets.
Personal Student Word Wall Template
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Personal Student Word Wall Template

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Supplement your classroom word wall with this simple template that students can track their own words and definitions. This is a great tool for student to take ownership over their vocabulary acquisition as well as develop organizational skills. Presented in a simple and well-organized template, each letter has a box that students can develop a list that either matches the class's list or one of their own! Print off for each subject, or for each class, etc!
Oral Presentation Fluency Assessment Rubric
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Oral Presentation Fluency Assessment Rubric

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Being transparent with students on the standard of assessment and grades is a great way to implement high expectations as well as set them up to be successful. This rubric includes four major components of oral fluency in any regard, whether it be an oral presentation, reading, group work or any other context. These components include expression and volume, phrasing, smoothness, and pace. Each component includes a possibility of four points totaling 16 points total. That number can then be multiplied by 6.25 to place it out of 100. This is a great way to hold your students accountable and document assessment to allow for reflection and improvement and a skill that is highly necessary and often neglected.