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Cool Snow Cone Activities
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Cool Snow Cone Activities

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It's that time of the year when students are getting a little restless. Why not give them a "Cool" treat and have them complete some of these fun snow cone activities! Included are: -snow cone diamante template (great way to review adjectives, verbs and synonyms) -snow cone acrostic template (review adjectives, poetry, etc.) -word make sheet using the words "snow cones" (use new words to write sentences and/or parts of speech) -snow cone mini project prompt sheet (review research skills) -project answer sheet Total Pages 6
Earth Day Activities
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Earth Day Activities

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These Earth Day activities could be used to initiate class discussion on the environment, and the 3Rs. Use these activities as "hand out" sheets or as "task cards" (print on cardstock and laminate) in a center. The activities could also be used as writing prompts for older students. Contains "create a poster" and "Earth Day" acrostic templates too! Within these activities, students will review "verbs" as well as "inference". Students will also be able to create new words using the words, Earth Day. BONUS: The First Earth Day information sheet included! Total Pages 10
Groundhog Day Activities
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Groundhog Day Activities

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A fun way to celebrate Groundhog Day. Use the word search (answers included) to introduce or review vocabulary. Also included is a creative story template sheet. Students will write about Groundhog Day from the point of view of the groundhog. Total Pages 4
School Vocabulary Activity, Sketch and Collage
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School Vocabulary Activity, Sketch and Collage

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A great way to learn school vocabulary and draw at the same time! On the first sheet students complete compound word, suffix and root word activities. On the second sheet students will sketch the pictures of the vocabulary words listed. On the third sheet students will use at least 10 of the school vocabulary sketches to create a school collage. School Vocabulary Bonus Sheet included! Also great for ESL, ELL and Special Ed.! 5 pages.
My School Words Journal
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My School Words Journal

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This mini pack of school vocabulary words will get the students excited about learning the spelling of some common school words that are used on a daily basis. Students will have the opportunity to write out the vocabulary word 2 or 3 times. The students will then write a personal sentence using the same word. Great for ESL, ELL or Special Ed. Total Pages 4
Halloween Word Makes
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Halloween Word Makes

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So how many words can your students make with the words, Halloween, pumpkin, witch and ghost? Use these fun sheets to challenge your students! Print them in black and white and then have your students color them lightly after they complete the words. As an extension, have students write sentences with the new words they made! Total Pages 4
St. Patrick's Day Fun Activities!
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St. Patrick's Day Fun Activities!

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A St. Patrick's Day package filled with "Fun Activities"! Included are: -2 acrostics templates -3 math sheets - crossword puzzle (answer sheet included) -alphabetical order vocabulary sheet (answer sheet included) -sentence writing sheet -word make sheet Total Pages 13
Thanksgiving Trio
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Thanksgiving Trio

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Thanksgiving is a time of the year where we can all reflect on all the great things that we have. Have your students complete this trio to show all that they are thankful for. Print in black and white and then have students color the pictures lightly on all 3 sheets. Includes: Acrostic, Word Make and Diamante Bonus: "I am thankful for..." sheet Total Pages 4
It's Christmas Time!
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It's Christmas Time!

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Featured are two writing and drawing activities perfect for the Christmas Season! Christmas Nativity and Family Christmas. Includes how to draw activities. Pages: 5
A Valentine For You!
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A Valentine For You!

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Three Valentine’s Day activities. One is a word make sheet using the word “Valentine”. The other activity becomes a Diamante Poem, once completed. A Valentine Word Search with answers and a sentence writing sheet. Great for reviewing adjectives and verbs! Get a grade for Language and Art too! ART TIP: Once the Diamante sheet has been completed, it could be made into a 3-D wreath. Add mini tissue paper pompoms around the outside part of the heart, hole punch the top and add ribbon to hang. Pgs. 6
Activités de carnaval
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Activités de carnaval

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Activités de carnaval--Un excellent moyen de revoir le vocabulaire de Le Carnaval avec vos élèves. -deux acrostiches---Le Carnaval et Le Bonhomme -une feuille- mots correspondants avec réponses -une feuille- ordre alphabétique -une feuille-faire des mots-- avec les mots "Le Carnaval" -Le Carnaval-Mots cachés avec réponses 9 Pages.
Virtues of the Month (Editable)
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Virtues of the Month (Editable)

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Use these Virtues of the Month sheets to display on a bulletin board or as a discussion point in your classes. Sheets could also be distributed to your students to have them add notes and decorate. Includes 10 sheets that include the months September to June. A text box has been added in the sun for you to type/add the virtue for each specific month. To display on a bulletin board, print on card stock paper, cut out and laminate.
We All Fall Down Word Searches Plus
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We All Fall Down Word Searches Plus

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These word searches could be used to introduce the novel, We All Fall Down, by Eric Walters or as a culminating activity. There are 3 word searches that contain vocabulary words from chapters 1-5, chapters 6-10 and chapters 11-15. Answer sheets are included. After completing the word searches, students could extend their vocabulary learning by using some of the words in sentences, on the sheet provided. A Word Sort Sheet is also provided. Students will have the opportunity to review the parts of speech by placing the words from the word searches in the correct parts of speech categories. Total Pages 8
RESTART (Gordon Korman) Chapter Notes Templates
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RESTART (Gordon Korman) Chapter Notes Templates

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RESTART is a novel about an eighth-grade boy named Chase Ambrose who wakes up in the hospital with amnesia after falling off the roof of his house. Before the accident, Chase is a bully, however the accident completely changes him. This resource includes template sheets for each chapter (1-30). These templates will be beneficial for students to take notes on the setting(s) and characters. They will be able to write a chapter summary and complete imagery as well. These templates can be used during a read aloud of the novel, or if students are independently reading the novel.
Christmas Stories & Poetry Templates
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Christmas Stories & Poetry Templates

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Just in time to start thinking about Christmas! Included are templates that could be used for stories and poetry. Also included are ready to use acrostic, diamante and cinquain templates. Students can colo(u)r the fun template frames as well! Once completed, templates could be framed to make a quick gift for someone special at Christmas. Pgs. 22
Wonder (R.J. Palacio) Culminating Activities
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Wonder (R.J. Palacio) Culminating Activities

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This package offers your students a creative way to summarize what they have learned while reading the novel, "Wonder", a children's novel by R.J. Pallacio's. A novel about a boy that deals with an agonizing journey from the safe solitude of home schooling to the difficulties of public school, because of his differences. The students will have the opportunity to revisit 2 of the novel's themes as well as write about the setting and the plot. Also included are 3 vocabulary match activities (answers included) to use after each part of the book. Vocabulary Match 1 for part 1, and so on. All activities could be used as a quick assessment tool. Total Pages 11
The Wild Robot Vocabulary by Chapter
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The Wild Robot Vocabulary by Chapter

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The Wild Robot by Peter Brown is a story about a friendly robot named Roz, who finds herself shipwrecked on an island full of wild animals. Included in this resource are vocabulary words for Chapters 1-80 The chapter vocabulary words can be used to find the meaning. Also included is a sheet to write sentences for some of the vocabulary, and a sheet to sort the vocabulary words into the proper parts of speech section. Check out the author's website! 12 pages.
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun Culminating Activities
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Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun Culminating Activities

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Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun, a story by Maria Dismondy is about a girl named Lucy who is bullied for being different by a boy at school named Ralph. After reading this story, have the students recap the settings, characters, plot and themes. The students will also have the opportunity to write sentences using some of the vocabulary from the story. Another fun activity that students will complete, is coming up with a new title and cover for the book. An anti-bullying button will also be designed by the students. Also included is a "Lucy" acrostic. It can be used to do a character sketch on Lucy. Media Literacy Activities are also included! Students will create a comic strip and poster using the templates provided. A poster rubric is also included. Total Pages 10
The Lightning Thief Culminating Activities
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The Lightning Thief Culminating Activities

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The novel, written by Rick Riordan, is about a twelve year old boy, named Percy Jackson who is diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. He has been expelled from every school he has ever attended. Until one day...he discovers a world much bigger than he has ever imagined. After reading this exciting novel, have the students recap the settings, characters, plot and themes. They will write the importance about one of the many symbols found in the novel, and write sentences using some of the vocabulary words. The students will also have the opportunity to write a book teaser, as well as to draw a ball point pen turn into a sword (Riptide). Two acrostic templates are included. "Percy Jackson" as well as "Lightning Thief". They can be used as a character study or to recap the novel. Total Pages 8
Bud, Not Buddy-Summary and Highlights
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Bud, Not Buddy-Summary and Highlights

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This mini package contains chapter summaries and highlights for the novel, Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis. These summaries and highlights sheets could be used for literature circles or centers. Students could also use these summaries sheets to create skits. Contains a summary highlights illustration sheet that could be used for any of the chapters in the novel. On this sheet, students will write out 2 of the chapter highlights and them draw scenes based on those events. The summaries and highlights are also ideal for the ESL or Special Ed. students to assist them with understanding each chapter. Total Pages 22