Check out this fun an engaging way to integrate some cross-curricular content. After reading the book "Everybody Needs a Rock", this interactive worksheet allows students to find their own pet rock, record some key information about it, draw a picture and take ownership over their own learning. This is a great way to excite students about rocks, rock cycles, types of rocks, and the natural world around them! Have fun, and let us know how it goes!

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.

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.

Check out this alternative brainstorming graphic organizer that pushes students to think through topics and ideas an a different way. The identified topic begins at the top, and then students think of different ideas related to it. Though students don't need to fill up the whole chart, the idea is that they think about different words starting with different letters. This forces them to diversify their answers. The template includes one line for each letter of the alphabet. Be sure to check out some of our other brainstorming templates as well!

In this engaging and well-organized anchor chart, students can receive ample support with all things writing. Starting with a clear linear instructional layout out the stages of writing, misconceptions on expectations are cleared. Following this, a lsit of helpful hints is included. The bottom half includes five types of writings, with expanisve examples and descriptions of four of them. This can easily be printed for a poster, given as a printed anchor chart or used ot facilitate students through the writing process. It also serves as a great support tool for differentiation.

For sale is a simple graphic organizer for students to break down the elements of a story. You will find clear areas for student to record the title, setting, characters, problem, beginning, middle and end as wells their favorite part. This simple and streamlined structure will increase comprehension, provide scaffolding and can be used again and again as a structured approach to breaking down literary text, based on text evidence and supporting details.

Check out this student-friendly form for students and their families to fill out as students read at home. This simple form adds another level of accountability as well as incentive for students to stick to their at home reading promise to you. Included in the columns, is the date, title, time spent, student signature and parent signature. This can easily be implemented weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc!

Ensure a consistent message when grading papers, with this simple, clear, and detailed printable rubric that is meant to be attached to students' papers when once submitted. For transparency purposes, we suggest sharing the rubric on the front end as well, so students know what to have in order to be successful. Included in this well-formed rubric is allocated points for components such as title, indents, neatness, supporting details, punctuation and more!

Check out this awesome in student-friendly template for a three-way venn diagram. These graphic organizers promote critical thinking as students take comparing and contrasting to the next level. This can be used in a multitude of ways including comparing three readings, three topics, three perspectives and so much more! This item comes with four differentiated templates including lines, spaces, and more to best meet the needs of your students, different grade levels and more! Be sure to check out our other graphic organizers as well!

Check out this simple, pre-made tree graphic organizer! Enhanced with color and very student-friendly, this template can be used in a multitude of settings. Whether it be identifying supporting details from a text, or narrowing the focus for a writing or identifying the elements of various stories, this versatile worksheet cane be used again and again! Be sure to check out my other graphic organizers as well!

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!

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!

Check out this awesome graphic organizer that can be used to facilitate your conversation roundtables with varying group sizes. Set up to support a conversation between anywhere from 2 people to 8 students. It is clearly labeled and structured with colors to help students organize their thoughts, ideas, and conversations. Embedded in the template is a section for the topic, essential question, notes from peers, and summary. Be sure to check out our other templates including our version 1 that is set up for differentiating to students' needs.

This 12 question assessment covers students understanding of setting and characters. There are three separate parts to this assessment that can easily be used for a quiz, test, homework, study guide, independent work or small group work. It starts off with asking for the simple definitions of each key word. It then transitions to written scenarios where students identify the implied or directly stated character(s) and setting and finishes off with two pictures that student analyze for the setting and character. This simple assessment will offer the teacher valuable insight into students' understanding of what a setting is and what the characters are.

Check out this awesome interactive project, in which students can cut out pieces of paper from the bottom and glue/tape them into two categoires. Under the cause category, students will line up the prompt with the correlating effect. This is a great way for students to simply make these connections in a fun and engaging way. This can traverse into reading skills, comprehension and so much more! An answer key is included for your convenience.

Check out this awesome fun and creative way to display comprehension of the main idea and supporting details. This graphic organizer pushes students to display their understanding in a visual manner. Starting at the center of the circle, students will write the main idea and then will build a foundation around it writing the supporting details in the rings around it. This can easily be differentiated to include visuals instead. the bottom of the page has a space for students to write a reflection based on the top. All included with clear directions for students at the top. Be sure to check out our graphic organizers as well!

Take your students' critical thinking to a whole new level with this streamlined template that pushes students to think deeper about their reading. In order to increase comprehension and the key details of a reading, this graphic organizer has students identify these topics, locate the page and section it was identified from, and elaborate on the textual evidence they are using to support their claim. This is a great way to hold them accountable as well as allow for interventions based on a simple assessment of students' thinking.

Check out this simple and user-friendly Venn Diagram that comes in a variety pack of different formats. Three templates are included with labels on the bottom for simple differentiation. These formats include space, and varying amounts of line. This therefore cna be used for a variety of grade levels as well as for students with disabilities or simply differentiating based on needs (all while other students don't know the difference). Promote critical thinking but in an organized manner with this clear outline of comparing and contrasting. Be sure to check out my other graphic organizers if you would prefer a different format.

Check out this differentiated T-Chart graphic organizer. Presented in four different formats for differentiation purposed accoridng to grade level and student needs, this template will promote critical thinking and can be used in a variety of formats. Students will find the format fun but clear and will appreciate the clear organization of it. The variety pack includes a blank T-Chart, one with bullets, one with lines, and then one with more spaced out lines. There are different labels for each one, so you can provide different templates for different students without others knowing!

Check out this awesome graphic organizer that is simple, clear, student friendly and well-organized. Presented in a horizontal format, this variety pack includes templates with lines, bullets, spaces and in multiple sizes. This is ideal for simple differentiated to meet students where they are at. This can be used again and again in a variety of contexts or laminated for simple integration into your classroom. Be sure to check out some of our other graphic organizers as well!