MLA Citations, MLA Formatting Plagiarism, and Paraphrasing are all essential skills for proficient writers. Students need to learn not only how to cite sources, but also why they need to give credit to the original sources. *MLA version 8 Students learn the basics of MLA Citations, the reasons why plagiarism is wrong, how to summarize and paraphrase and how to give in-text citations. This product is includes MLA Power Point: 20 Slides Describing how to cite sources within a student writing. Bonus* Included Power Point (Both pdf and pptx versions) What is Plagiarism? Plagiarism questions Plagiarism Brochure Activity Paraphrasing and Summarizing Reading Paraphrasing and Summarizing Reference Page Reading Maps (3 formats) Paraphrase: Honeybees Paraphrase: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Paraphrase: The Snow Leopard Paraphrase: Teacher/student choice MLA Citations: Citing Your Research Reading (Answer Key Included) MLA Citation Fundamentals MLA Citations: Capture the Source Notecards MLA Citation Scavenger Hunt MLA Essay Assignment: Prompt MLA Source Organizer MLA Essay Planner In-Text Citations SAMPLE For Essay Assignment

Magic Tree House: Extension Activities for Dinosaurs Before Dark for 2nd-4th graders Activities include: Magic Tree House: check list for all Magic tree house books Magic Tree House: crossword puzzle Magic Tree House: mapwork Magic Tree House: make a word activity Magic Tree House: make a prediction Magic Tree House: sequencing the story Magic Tree House: maze Magic Tree House: KWL Chart about Dinosaurs Magic Tree House: Search the text Activity

Extension Activities for The Knight at Dawn for 2nd-4th graders Activities include: check list for all Magic tree house books Reading Goal Poster Make Your Own Reading Passport Magic Tree House Booklist KWL Chart about KNIGHTS Word Search-easy Word Search-challenge Silent K In the Armory Shield Maze Answer Keys Perfect for: homeschoolers reading extension activities homework substitutes

Sight Words! Sight Words! Sight Words! Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words Set: comprise from up to 85% of the text in children's early reading materials. Therefore, a child who knows the Dolch Words has much of the base needed to recognize the majority of the words in a typical selection. These Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words Activities will help your students master these important words! Included: Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words: Dolch Word List Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words: Hole Punch Spelling (11 pages-great fine motor activity) Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words: List 1: Bookmarks about, better, bring, carry, clean, cut, done, draw, eight Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words: Worksheets (20 pages) 2 Activity Pages per word Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words: List 2: Bookmarks fall, far, full, got, grow, hold, hot, hurt, if, keep Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words: List 2: Worksheets (20 pages) 2 Activity Pages per word Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words: List 3: Bookmarks kind, laugh, light, long, much, myself, never, only, own, pick Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words: List 3: Worksheets (20 pages) 2 Activity Pages per word Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words: List 4: Bookmarks seven, shall, show, six, smart, start, ten, today, together, try, warm Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words: List 4: Worksheets (20 pages) 2 Activity Pages per word Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words: Dolch: Teacher’s Choice

Daily Grammar Review 192 task cards included Copy, cut and laminate for longer life. Some skills are simply best practiced everyday for emergent writers. Grammar is one of those things that is best reviewed daily, even in small chunks. These Daily Grammar Review Task Cards are perfect for bell work, centers, independent work, and more. I like to put sets together onto a key-ring for an easy flip review! Included: Four Unique sets aligning with the seasons. Fall Set-48 Task cards Winter Set-48 Task Cards Spring Set-48 Task Cards Summer Set-48 Task Cards Quotes from Charlotte’s Web, Dr. Seuss, Martin Luther King Jr. and more Skills practiced: Identifying Antonyms Wide, narrow Answer, question Ancient, young Horizon, vertical, Difficult, simple After, before And more Identifying synonyms Finding misspelled words: Finding Common misused words: To, too, two Their, there, they’re Its, it’s Threw, through Here, hear And more Subject/verb agreement Proper Punctuation Proper Capitalization

The Great Brain, by John D. Fitzgerald, is about J. D. and his brother Tom, a. k. a. The Great Brain, a silver-tongued con artist with a genius for making a profit. A delightful book! These 10 activities are a great companion for independent study or reading groups covering The Great Brain! 3rd Grade Reading Activities Included: About the Author. Students learn about John D. Fitzgerald About the Illustrator Mercer Mayer and his technique of Hatching and Cross-hatching Art activity- Upside down drawing Water Closet Fun The Great Brain: The Water Closet Literature: Point of View How to Make Homemade Ice Cream Finding the Good Deeds Problems and Solutions Write a Friendly Letter

Has Tom, a.k.a. the Great Brain, given up his con-artist ways for a bicycle? Not for long. Soon the Great Brain is back to his old tricks, swindling and trading, and even convincing the whole town there's a prehistoric monster on the loose. But when someone robs the bank, even the police are stumped. Can the Great Brain solve the crime and put the crooks behind bars? The Great Brain: 3rd Grade Activities Chapter 1: The Night the Monster Walked- Comprehension Questions Make your own footprint monster Chapter 2: The Taming of Britches Dotty- Comprehension Questions Black Beauty Dot to Dot Chapter 3: The Time Papa Got Lost- Comprehension Questions How to Make Homemade Ice Cream Finding the Good Deeds Problems and Solutions Write a Friendly Letter

Redwall Activities for Literature Brian Jacques said, "In our imaginations, we can go anywhere. Travel with me to Redwall in Mossflower country." 7 Extention Activities for your students as they fall in love with the characters from Brian Jacques' Redwall. Included: Characters of Redwall Compare and Contrast Characters Feasting at Redwall Make a Redwall Menu Coat of Arms Reading Make a Coat of Arms Craft Text Matthias

Happy Father's Day Craft Cute toolbox filled with pages picked out just for dad. Father’s Day Craft: 14 all About Dad pages Perfect for Gift for Dad this Father's Day Kids of all ages will love giving dad this heart felt gift for Father's Day (Grandpa and Uncle pages included as well!) Includes: Father’s Day Craft Toolbox Craft- Complete kit plus Toolbox keepsake booklet directions with photos 14 customizable father’s day booklet pages cut and paste activities scissor skill practice creative writing games and more Also included: Pages to create a booklet for grandpas and uncles

Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words Set: comprise from up to 85% of the text in children's early reading materials. Therefore, a child who knows the Dolch Words has much of the base needed to recognize the majority of the words in a typical selection. These Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words Activities will help your students master these important words! Included: Included: Hole Punch Spelling (11 pages-great fine motor activity) List 1: Bookmarks about, better, bring, carry, clean, cut, done, draw, eight Worksheets (20 pages) 2 Activity Pages per word List 2: Bookmarks fall, far, full, got, grow, hold, hot, hurt, if, keep List 2: Worksheets (20 pages) 2 Activity Pages per word List 3: Bookmarks kind, laugh, light, long, much, myself, never, only, own, pick List 3: Worksheets (20 pages) 2 Activity Pages per word List 4: Bookmarks seven, shall, show, six, smart, start, ten, today, together, try, warm List 4: Worksheets (20 pages) 2 Activity Pages per word Sight Word Coloring Pages (6 Pages) Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words: Dolch: Teacher’s Choice Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words: Dolch: Teacher’s Choice

Letter writing is a rewarding way to encourage kids to grow in their writing. This pack includes everything you need to create a writing lesson that all of your students will love. These write, decorate, cut, fold and go letters are meant to be written and then stored for a future date. Adaptable for grades K-12. For younger students you will want to allow them to dictate the letters to you. Older students will benefit from going through the writer's process. Regardless, these keepsake letters will be priceless! Inside you will find everything you need to create a successful writing center, writers workshop, or guided writing practice. 11 Letter Templates: *My wish-list for this School Year *To “My High School Graduate Self” *Happy 18th Birthday *My First Car *My Favorite Things *My Life Dreams *Happy 21st Birthday to Me *Getting Married *Congratulations: We are Parents! *My Bucket List *Blank Also Included: Brainstorming Worksheets Rough Draft template Letter to parents Skills Learned and Applied Friendly Letter Format Letter writing Penmanship Writers process Creative writing

Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words Set: comprise from up to 85% of the text in children's early reading materials. Therefore, a child who knows the Dolch Words has much of the base needed to recognize the majority of the words in a typical selection. These Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words Activities will help your students master these important words! Included: Hole Punch Spelling (11 pages-great fine motor activity) List 1: Bookmarks about, better, bring, carry, clean, cut, done, draw, eight Worksheets (20 pages) 2 Activity Pages per word List 2: Bookmarks fall, far, full, got, grow, hold, hot, hurt, if, keep List 2: Worksheets (20 pages) 2 Activity Pages per word List 3: Bookmarks kind, laugh, light, long, much, myself, never, only, own, pick List 3: Worksheets (20 pages) 2 Activity Pages per word List 4: Bookmarks seven, shall, show, six, smart, start, ten, today, together, try, warm List 4: Worksheets (20 pages) 2 Activity Pages per word Sight Word Coloring Pages (6 Pages) Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words: Dolch: Teacher’s Choice

Thanksgiving Writing Booklet and keepsake Writing Prompts for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders Disguise a turkey craft included! Thanksgiving is a wonderful inspiration for student writers. This collection of writing prompts can be easily adapted for elementary graded. There are 2 color booklets included with pages of writing prompts for each cover. Once assembled, each book makes a great writing sample, gift or keepsake. Included Thanksgiving Turkey Booklet Color and black and white Writing Prompt pages My top ten list of things I am thankful for. A Turkey’s top ten reasons to not eat turkey My favorite Thanksgiving foods Ways I celebrate Thanksgiving a short journal entry from an Indian after the first Thanksgiving feast. a short journal entry from an Pilgrim after the first Thanksgiving feast. Thanksgiving Acrostic poem Family acrostic poem Where is your favorite place to celebrate Thanksgiving? Why? What is something you would like to do to bless others this Thanksgiving? Apple Pie Writing Prompt booklet Writing prompt pages included My favorite type of pie… Secret ingredients for pies… Make up a recipe for pie. If pies could talk… List as many pies as you can. Directions for serving pie. The world's best pie eating contest. The Dog Who Ate the Pie Turkey in Disguise Activity Turkey in Disguise Bucket List