Monthly Archives: June 2020


FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “Clifford, the Big Red Dog – Free LanguageART Craftivity”

by ART ACTION – Laurie Carpenter

1st – 3rd Grade

EVERYONE LOVES CLIFFORD -JUST EVERYONE! And this free lesson, “CLIFFORD, THE BIG RED DOG CRAFTIVITY…AFTER READING THE STORY”, provides the primary age children with an introductory experience in my LanguageART approach to teaching…in which art and literature work together. After hearing the teacher read the story of Clifford, the Big Red Dog, and discussing the story, the students will then enjoy a simple cut and paste project. They will learn many basic art skills, have a chance to add creative details of their own, and of course have fun! This project can be used in the art room, classroom, or as a home school activity. These links will explain the LanguageART approach in detail, and show you a reduced price bundle of Clifford products.
LanguageART Explanation

Bundle of Cliffords

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FREE MATH LESSON – “Math Poke-a-Fact”

by Charity Preston

2nd – 6th Grade

Just freshened up! Includes a link for a YouTube video tutorial! After printing these math templates on card stock, laminate, then hole punch to the right of the fact. Students can quiz each other by poking pencils through the facts they are challenging their partners to answer. Learning math facts in a fun way!

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FREE SCIENCE LESSON – “The Rock Cycle Game”

by Science Etc

6th – 8th Grade

This is a card game using original photographs of rock types. Players use a rock cycle sheet as a reference during the game. The object of the game is to build rock cycles and win cards along the way. An important learning outcome of this game is that students will be able to explain the rock as a cycle with many combinations and outcomes. A fun game for any earth science classroom.
Science Etc.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.

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Opinion Piece Bundle

Product Description

How to write an effective Opinion Piece Bundle includes:

❒ notes for students (What is an opinion piece? How do we write an opinion piece?…)

❒work process sheets to help students organize their ideas

❒ work process sheets to help students organize their ideastool for teaching)

❒ a student self-evaluation and teacher evaluation

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Opinion Letter with the Novel Holes

Sentences Grammar Circles For Easy & Effective Grammar

Spelling Flip Book


It’s teaching made easy!

Total Pages
6 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
N/A


FREE MATH LESSON – “Find the Error – Error Analysis Blank Template”

by Runde’s Room

1st – 8th Grade

This is a blank template I use often in my classroom during math activities, or as a kind of group exit slip or diagnostic to see if students can spot the error. This resource includes both the powerpoint version (so you can add textboxes over top of where you wish to add your information), or the PDF – which is what I use. I simply project the PDF onto the whiteboard and we use our whiteboard markers to write in the boxes. You can also print and use the blank PDF and use a center or a guided math activity.

I use this activity as reinforcement/review when I see an error commonly happening in the classroom. I can quickly pull up the template (which I have as a shortcut on my computer desktop) and write in the question and incorrect solution. I ask students to look at the incorrect solution, find and circle the error on the board, and then model the correct solution on the right hand side.

Other Math Resources you may be interested in:
Math Journal Bundle containing 4 full resources for your interactive math journals
Interactive Math Journal
Interactive Math Journal 2
Math Reflection Fans
Math Concept Posters
Mathematics Cootie Catchers Bundle
Building Better Math Responses
Math by the Month – Monthly Math Posters
Stick-It Together – Collaborative Problem-Solving for Common Core 6th Grade
Stick-It Together – Collaborative Problem-Solving for Common Core 5th Grade
Stick-It Together – Collaborative Problem-Solving for Common Core 4th Grade
EQAO Math Task Cards – Grade 6 Bundle
EQAO Math Task Cards – Grade 3 Bundle

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Death of a Salesman Unit (Complete No Prep)

Product Description

Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman used to be one of my least favorite plays to teach. I found it depressing, and I had a difficult time teaching it in a way that was meaningful to students. Then, I created this bundle so that students would not only learn about drama, tragedy, irony, etc. but also think about their own futures, while they are contemplating their post-secondary education. While Willy Loman’s dreams are unrealistic and unattainable, students contemplate their own dreams, strengths, and weaknesses. You will definitely have more than a few excellent discussions when teaching this play.

This unit has been conceived with the teacher in mind. It contains a Student Guide, a Teacher Guide, and a comprehensive Answer Key. All you have to do is print the packages and teach them. It’s as easy as that! I’ve also included two different options for end unit evaluations, which both contain evaluation grids and answer key. The unit is, in my opinion, visually appealing and the contents teach analysis of literature.

What the bundle contains: (The documents, except for the evaluations, are in PDF format.)

The Student Guide contain 16 pages: (2 versions, with graphics and one without)

❒Notes on the American Dream

❒An anticipation guide

❒An in-depth look at success as it pertains to the lives of the students (which can, later on, be related to the play.)

❒Thematic comprehension questions for each act

❒Work on motifs and symbols used in the play

❒Work on characterization

❒Poem association (Langston Hughes’ poem)

❒Notes on tragedy (Aristotle’s definition and modern definition)

❒Review notes for students

Answer Key contains 29 pages:

❒Answers to ALL of the students’ work

❒Introduction to Arthur Miller

❒Comprehensive notes on each scene of the play (to help students understand and appreciate literary techniques used by the author)

❒List of themes and how they are developed – Revue sheet

Final evaluation contains three different options:

1) A unit test with answer key. Contains 3 essay type questions.

2) An essay. Contains essay topics, work process (steps 1…..), an outline guide, and an evaluation grid.

ALL EVALUATIONS ARE FORMATTED IN WORD DOCUMENTS FOR EASY CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS AND INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE ANSWER KEY.

The Teacher Guide contains 5 pages:

Includes 8 complete lessons that leave the teacher nothing to do, but to teach.

Lesson 1: Historical context and pre-reading

Lesson 2: Setting and reading (there are specific pages assigned to each lesson)

Lesson 3: Symbols, Motifs and reading the play

Lesson 4: Character chart and reading the play

Lesson 5: Reading – exploring irony and the meaning of the title

Lesson 6: Reading and a look at the difference between modern and classic tragedy

Lesson 7: Theme development and review

Lesson 8: Evaluation (Option 1 – test (answer key included), Option 2 – Essay (evaluation grid, work process, outline included)

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It’s teaching made easy!

Total Pages
70 pages
Answer Key
Included with rubric
Teaching Duration
2 Weeks


FREE MATH LESSON – “A, B, C’s of Number Tiles – Problem Solving Math Activities – FREE Version”

by Scipi – Science and Math

4th – 7th Grade

The construction and analysis of magic squares provides practice in mental arithmetic, operations with numbers, geometry, and measurement plus it encourages logical reasoning and creativity, all in a game-like setting. Furthermore, they are a powerful tool for teaching students basic addition skills since each row, column, and diagonal must add up to be the same sum.

The three letters of this 10 page free resource are solved in a similar way. Number tiles are arranged in such a manner that the sum of the tiles that form each straight line of the letter equal the same sum. The designated sum for the letter is written on each page as well as the number tiles to be used. Most of the three letter puzzles have more than one answer; so, students are challenged to find a variety of solutions.

The activities require that the students use each number tile only once. However, some of the activities will not require the use of all ten tiles; so, reading and following the directions before beginning each math-a-magical puzzle is important. Answer recording sheets are provided for the student as well as possible solutions for the teacher. A Number Tile Keeper in addition to a blackline of the number tiles is located at the end of this 10 page resource.

Your students might also enjoy:

The A, B, C’s of Number Tiles: 26 Magic Square Puzzles

Number Tile Math Activities for Grades 5-8

Geometric Math Puzzles –Using Number Tiles Learning to Learn About Plane Geometry

You can also purchase a Number Tile Math Bundle to save money:

Number Tiles Math Bundle – 57 Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Math Activities Using Number Tiles

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I Have, Who has? Game for Teaching Figurative Language and Poetry

Product Description

The goal of this game is to help students memorize and understand FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE through the use of games. Playing rather than memorizing is a fun activity that will engage students in a classroom.

Included in this purchase is the MASTER SHEET, which contains the answers, attractive STUDENT CARDS, which you can print and cut out in colour (on card stock and laminate for sustainable use), and A SET OF RULES explaining how the game works.

This package contains 23 cards and 12 extra blank cards in case you have a bigger class.

NEW – Now includes editable, blank cards.

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Analyze This!

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Poetry Unit for Senior Students

It’s teaching made easy!

Total Pages
11 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
N/A


FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “Birthday Emergent Reader – Party Animals”

by D Conway

Pre-Kindergarten – 1st Grade

Kindergarten and first grade students can strengthen their emergent reading and writing skills with these cute party animals. This book contains a repetitive text pattern and cute clip art to engage young readers. Two versions are included in this download:
A. An emergent reader mini-book to print and fold. Great for guided reading.
B. An emergent reader with words on each page left out for students to write themselves. Great for use in a literacy station.

Both versions include the cover and 8 pages.

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Free: Exploring the Elements of Fiction in Creative Writing

Product Description

As an introduction to story writing and the creative writing process, these visual notes are a great way for students to understand what that process is and what it is not.

Note sheet includes the following topics:

❒ What makes a story good?

❒ What about the plot?

❒ Narrative unity

❒ Building suspense

❒ Includes practical examples as explanations

The resource also includes a chart to help students think about the important elements in their own stories.

Please see the preview for more details.

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It’s teaching made easy!

Total Pages
2 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
N/A


FREE MATH LESSON – “FREE Properties of Multiplication PowerPoint”

by Lisa Pagano

3rd – 4th Grade

This slideshow can serve as an introduction or a review of the properties of multiplication. Slides explain and provide examples of the Commutative, Associative, Zero, and Identity properties of multiplication.

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How to write a paragraph

Product Description

The Paragraph package is an easy to use document that will help students learn how to write effectively using the proper form.

The document includes a detailed description of the different types of paragraphs as well as how to effectively write the paragraph (with sentence by sentence instructions).

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For Easy & Effective Grammar

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Total Pages
3 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
N/A


FREE MATH LESSON – “Fact Families”

by Little Learner Toolbox

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

This activity is designed to give student the opportunities to explore addition fact family sets from 1 – 10. This cute owl activity is an ideal way for students to practice their basic number facts.

Included in this product are:
Owl Nest Player Cards (1-10), 2 Sets of Egg Number Cards, 1 Nest Ten Frame & Egg Counter Cards.

Game 1:
Place the Owl Nest Cards & Egg Number Cards on the table. Players choose a nest. They find two egg cards that they can add together to make the number on the nest.
They record their number work on the recording sheet. Students record 5 fact family nests.

Game 2:
Give each player a Nest Ten Frame and a set of Egg Counter Cards. Place the Owl Nest Cards face down on the table. Students pick an owl nest card. They use the egg counter cards to explore how to make that number on the ten frame – ‘how many red and blue eggs can you add together to make X?’.
“I used _____ red and ______ blue eggs’. Students record their fact families on the recording sheet. Students repeat this activity 5 times.

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Comment Bank

Product Description

Do you run out of meaningful criticism for your students’ high school papers and work?

I created this comment bank because I had the same problem. After a little while, you don’t know what to write on a student’s test.

The Comment Bank has been constructed to save the Language Arts teacher time when offering constructive and helpful comments on students’ evaluations. Marking papers in any Language Arts class is always a lengthy process. Increasingly, teachers are being asked to write more detailed comments to highlight students’ strengths and weaknesses, and sometimes we run out of ideas. Being the vigilant teachers we are, and wanting to help our students achieve their potential is and will always be one of our priorities. To this end, when marking students’ papers, writing down everything we want to say to them about their papers would be a very lengthy process. I have decided to share my personal comment bank with you.

The bank comments on the following areas:

❒Structure

❒Communication

❒The next step

❒Mechanics

❒Style

❒Persuasion

❒Analysis


The package contains 7 pages of comments, which are divided by levels of accomplishment A, B, C and D. (levels 100 to 50)

Included in this package are over 120 comments for students. You can get inspiration from these pages to handwrite your comments, or you can do what I do and copy/paste your comments into a word document, print, and staple the comment to the students’ evaluations. This is a real time saver. Parents, students, and school administration LOVE this method of feedback. And, this way, it takes much less time to be much more efficient. I hope you enjoy it!

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Total Pages
7 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
N/A


FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “Sequencing Events”

by SPED Creations by Mariea Drain

2nd – 3rd Grade

This sequencing events activity works great for a warm-up activity or as a center. It can be used with students at various grade levels depending on their reading levels.

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If you like this product, please check out some of my other reading products:

Short Vowel Sounds
Practice with Long Vowel Sounds
Short and Long Vowel Bundle
Working with Homophones
Quick Checks: Reading Vocabulary and Comprehension Review
Literary Devices
Mixed Review Task Cards for Literacy Centers
Characters and Setting Task Cards
Reference Materials and Parts of a Book (Task Cards, Worksheets, and Assessments)
Literacy Bundle #1
Vocabulary Review: Task Cards, Worksheets, and PowerPoint Show

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Rubrics: Self Evaluation and teacher assessment rubrics

Product Description

Self-evaluation grids are a great way to guide students in their evaluations. Students will know exactly what is expected of them and will be made responsible for their own success. This package can also easily be changed to be used as peer evaluations.

Included within this document are over 20 different self-evaluation grids.

These self-evaluation grids are also very helpful to teachers:

Helps the teacher justify the final mark;

❒ Helps the teacher create meaningful evaluation grids;

❒ Helps to identify students’ weaknesses and strengths;

❒ Helps parents and students better understand the task required;

❒ Helps teachers create rubrics for the final evaluation.

This package was created in a Word document in order to be easily modified and changed according to the individual teacher’s needs.

This self-evaluation package contains self-evaluation grids for:

❒ Newspaper article

❒ Short story writing (intermediate and senior)

❒ Essay writing (various different types)

❒ Essay evaluation rubrics (for teacher –with and without sources)

❒ Independent study unit

❒ Research paper

❒ Skits

❒ Board game

❒ Group work

❒ Opinion piece

❒ Editorial

❒ Friendly letter

❒ Debate

❒ Movie review

❒ Journals

❒ Scrapbook

❒ Seminar

❒ Speech

❒ Riddle writing

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It’s teaching made easy!

Total Pages
27 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
N/A


FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “FREE Reading Quote of the Week Collection”

by Secondary Sara

4th – 12th Grade

Inspire your readers with fresh “food for thought” on why reading is important and enjoyable. This collection of 40 reading quotes gives you one quote per week in the school year, with a few to spare!

The quotes are mostly general thoughts on reading by famous authors or people, but a few are direct quotes from books, including:

• Dr. Seuss

• JK Rowling

• Lemony Snicket

• Harper Lee

• Ralph Waldo Emerson

• Walter Dean Myers

• Walt Disney

With this list of quotes, you can:

• Project the quote on a SMARTboard or screen for discussion, or as the basis of a written response.

• Print the PPT in black and white or color, and spiral bind it so you have a ready-made book of quotes to display in your room year after year!

You might also enjoy my FREE Writing Quote of the Week Product.

NOTE: This product is included in my Bell-Ringers for English Class Bundle. Check it out to save 20% on a year of class warm-ups!

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My other reading & literature materials:

• My bundle of teaching materials for The Giver

• The Little Mermaid: Short Story vs. Movie Unit

• “The Gift of the Magi” Collaborative Literary Analysis Unit

• Movie vs. Text Activity Bundle

• Book of the Month (Independent Reading Program) for Grades 6-8 or Book of the Month (Independent Reading Program) for Grades 9-12

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Short Story Bundle Unit Plan

Bundle Description

The Short Story Bundle is 4 short story mini-units for the price of one. See the preview for more details.

Seventh Grade Short Story Mini Unit is a great way to start any literature unit. Suitable from grade seven to ten, this unit reviews literary elements and allows students to practice identifying all important elements.

The unit includes:

❒ a copy of the short story

❒ an anticipation reading guide

❒ a two-page literary element cheat sheet

❒ plot graph

❒ word wall

❒ character trait explanation sheet

❒ characterization activity

❒ writing evaluation (or activity) with evaluation sheet

❒ comprehensive answer key for all activities.

18 pages total

“The Elevator” Short Story Mini-Unit is a one-stop-shop for teaching the short story. Other than photocopies, all of the work has been done for you.

This mini-unit is suitable for grades 7 through 10 and includes:

❒ a copy of the short story

❒ questions for comprehension

❒ a plot chart organizer

❒ activity to help students discover the author’s purpose for writing

❒ an instructional sheet on how to develop themes (with a practical example)

❒ an instructional sheet on how to develop a theme in paragraph form

❒ a graphic organizer to help students organize their paragraphs

❒ an example of a completed graphic organizer to plan the paragraph

❒ an example of a paragraph for “The Elevator.”

❒ a comprehensive answer key for all handouts

❒ a three-day lesson plan to accompany the story

This short story mini-unit features Shirley Jackson’s short story “Charles.” Appropriate for grades 7 to 10, the lessons focus on the development of theme and paragraphs.

Included in the mini-unit is:

❒ a copy of the short story

❒ a prediction chart

❒ an anticipation guide

❒ activity sheet (select important passages in the text for theme and paragraph support)

❒ author’s purpose activity sheet

❒ how to develop a theme sheet with an example

❒ a graphic organizer to help students plan their paragraph

❒ an answer key for all activities

❒ 3-day lesson plan for easy planning

16 pages total

The Rain Rain Go Away Mini Unit includes all materials to teach this short story. Students also get the opportunity to be creative and collaborate with others in the creative process. This unit is always a hit in my class.

The resource includes:

❒ an anticipation guide

❒ a copy of the short story

❒ questions for comprehension

❒ plot graph activity-❒Information sheet on characterization and an accompanying activity

❒ a personal word wall to improve students’ vocabulary and understanding

❒ a comprehensive answer key for all activities

Also included are two evaluations with evaluation grids:

❒ An individual evaluation where the student must write an alternate ending to the story.

❒ A group evaluation where students must work collaboratively to produce an alternate ending.

24 pages total

Individual Short Story Mini-Units:

Charles by Shirley Jackson

Rain, Rain, Go away Short Story

Seventh Grade Short Story

The Elevator Short Story

You may also be interested in the following products:

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It’s teaching made easy!

Total Pages
74 pages
Answer Key
Included with rubric
Teaching Duration
2 Weeks


FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “Nursery Rhyme Activity Pack & Reader’s Theater PREVIEW/FREEBIE”

by Kindergarten is Grrreat

Pre-Kindergarten – Kindergarten

This is a peek at what the Nursery Rhyme packets include! It shows examples from all the different activities and includes a freebie. The actual packets contain much more!

Save money by purchasing the Nursery Rhyme BUNDLE Pack!
Nursery Rhyme Activity / Reader’s Theater BUNDLE!

Be sure to check out all of the Nursery Rhyme Packets:
Hey Diddle, Diddle
Hickory Dickory Dock
Humpty Dumpty
Itsy Bitsy Spider
Jack and Jill
Little Miss Muffet

Looking for just the Reader’s Theater sections? You can buy the Nursery Rhyme Reader’s Theater BUNDLE pack here: Reader’s Theater: Nursery Rhyme BUNDLE

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nursery-Rhyme-Activity-Pack-Readers-Theater-PREVIEWFREEBIE-1919139

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Opinion Letter with the Novel Holes

Product Description

The Opinion Letter with the Novel Holes

Appropriate for grades 7 to 9, students learn how to recognize and write a supported opinion using Louis Sachar’s novel “Holes.”

The bundle includes:

❒ An activity sheet on “What is a Supported Opinion?” (with answer key)

❒ Instructions on how to write an effective opinion letter

❒ The evaluation which contains the instruction sheet and list of topics (that were selected for students of different needs. Students who are high achieving might select one of the more complex topics, while a student who struggles can choose a more obvious one.)

❒ An evaluation grid is included along with evaluation expectations

❒ All writing process directions and sheets are included (Pre-Writing or Brainstorming sheet and a Paragraph Organizer)

❒ Also included is an example of the writing process from beginning to end to help students fully understand what the task entails. (Pre-Writing sheet, Paragraph Organizer and the final draft, which includes format expectations.)

Print it and go!

Ten pages in PDF format are included.

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English Grammar Cheat Sheet

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Opinion Piece Bundle

Poster: Developing Themes in Literature

Superhero Themed Parts of Speech Posters

It’s teaching made easy!

Total Pages
10 pages
Answer Key
Included with rubric
Teaching Duration
4 days


FREE SCIENCE LESSON – “Frog Life Cycle Wheel-FREEBIE”

by Geaux First Grade

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

Life cycle wheel. The cover page includes a word bank. Students will label each stage of the life cycle and then turn the wheel to reveal each stage.

Fun and informative!

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Frog-Life-Cycle-Wheel-FREEBIE-2036402

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The Yellow Wallpaper Mini-Unit

Product Description

The Yellow Wallpaper Mini-Unit” is perfect for teaching students to analyze literature in a meaningful way. All of the prep work and thinking has been done for you. This truly is a print-and-go resource. The mini-unit includes 5 lesson plans, an interactive PowerPoint presentation to introduce the story’s historical context, student activities, as well as a detailed answer key. The mini-unit also includes a creative writing piece which allows students to play around with voice and situate themselves within the context of the times.

This lesson is suitable for grades 9 to 12.

60 pages and 19 slides total in this unit.

See below for further details.

The PowerPoint is an interactive presentation with information about the author, the context of the time, notes on feminist literature and its history, information about Weir Mitchell and the rest cure, experts form François Poullain de la Barre’s “The Woman as Good as the Man, and an excerpt from Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s “Émile, or On Education” to help students understand women’s frustrations and the want for change.

The Lesson Plans contain 5 comprehensive lessons, which fully explore this work’s mastery and teaches students to think critically by annotating the work. The lesson plans include journal topics, class discussions, and exit tickets, as well as learning goals for each lesson for students to fully grasp the importance of this work.

The student Activities include an activity on symbolism, an activity on theme, a tutorial on how to develop themes in paragraph form (this is an important skill for ELA students), an example of a developed theme, and a paragraph organizer.

Two copies of the short story are included – a copy of the short story with space for students to annotate the work and an annotated copy for the teacher or for differentiated learning as the case may be. (Provided in Word as well as PDF format to allow you to add your own annotations.)

Two evaluations are also included: (All evaluations are available Word and PDF format to suit students’ needs.)

❒One evaluation is a creative writing assignment where students assume the voice of a man during the 1890’s responding to Mary Wollstonecraft’s views on women’s rights.

❒Also included is an analysis evaluation where students must develop one of the themes from the work. (A sample answer is provided with rubric)

A comprehensive answer key is provided for all work.

Please see the preview for a more visual explanation.

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Brave New World Student Notebook
Death of a Salesman No Prep Unit

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Lord of the Flies No Prep Unit

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Wuthering Heights Student Workbook

It’s teaching made easy!

Total Pages
60 pages and 19 slides
Answer Key
Included with rubric
Teaching Duration
1 Week


FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “Quotation Marks Practice Papers {FREEBIE}”

by Abc123is4me

2nd – 5th Grade

Do your students need practice learning how to add quotation marks in sentences? This download includes two practice papers. The first is for practice adding quotation marks at the at the beginning of the sentence. The second is to help them add quotation marks later in the sentence. I hope both you and your students find these practice papers useful! 🙂

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Quotation-Marks-Practice-Papers-FREEBIE-1765044

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FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON – “FREE Owl Daily 5 Posters”

by Creative Classroom Paperie

Kindergarten – 5th Grade

Adorable little birdie and owl themed Daily 5 Posters FREE for you to download for your classroom. Thanks for downloading my free product! Any feedback is much appreciated!!

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Owl-Daily-5-Posters-937827

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Frankenstein Workbook

Product Description

***New – The Frankenstein Workbook is now distance learning ready. The activities are all available on Google Slides where students can insert their answers.

The Frankenstein Workbook was created as a different way to learn from Mary Shelley’s novel. (1831 edition)

The Student Workbook has 30 pages that focus on themes, symbols, important quotes, characterization, romantic and gothic literature, biblical and literary allusions, and elements of the plot.

The format includes symbols to help guide students in theme development and allow them to build on characterization, symbolism, and meaningful allusions in the novel in a clear and more visual way.

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PRODUCT CONTENT:

Student Workbook x1 (30 pages)

Answer Key x1

Copy of the Rime of the Ancient Mariner x1

Annotated copy of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner x1

Please note that this is a digital download in PDF format and that the pages are not editable.

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WORKBOOK CONTENT:

❒ Background information

❒ Anticipation Guide and Introductory Activity

❒ Letters 1-4

❒ Chapters 1&2

❒ The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (allusion in the novel)

❒ Chapters 3, 4 & 5

❒ Chapters 6, 7 & 8

❒ Chapters 9 & 10

❒ Chapters 11 & 12

❒ An activity

❒ Supplementary activity – Nature in Romantic Literature

❒ Chapter 13 (activity)

❒ Chapters 14 & 15

❒ Chapter 16

❒ Chapters 17 & 18

❒ Chapter 19

❒ Chapters 20 &21

❒ Chapter 22

❒ Chapters 23 & 24`

❒ Activity on symbolism

❒ Activity on theme development

The activities are available in a booklet format or individually.

FOR MORE FRANKENSTEIN RESOURCES:

Frankenstein No Prep Unit

Frankenstein Activity

Frankenstein Bundle

Frankenstein Debate

Paragraph Writing Activity (Frankenstein)

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Brave New World Student Notebook

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The Yellow Wallpaper No Prep Mini-Unit

Total Pages
88 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
N/A


FREE MATH LESSON – “Finding Factors Freebie”

by Downeast Teach

3rd – 6th Grade

The Common Core for 4th Grade states that students should be able to “find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range of 1-100” … and “determine whether a given number in the range of 1-100 is prime or composite.”

This Finding Factors Freebie is what I use to teach my 4th graders how to find all the factors of “Today’s Number” which is a routine we do as part of my SMARTBoard Math Calendar. Today’s Number is always whatever day of school it is, and we make an organized factor list, starting with 1 and the number. My students become experts on prime and composite numbers, as well as the difference between factors and multiples, thanks to this daily repetition.

Click the links below to learn more about math calendar.

Core Calendar and Set 1

Day Files Set 2

Day Files Set 3

Day Files Set 4

Day Files Set 5

Day Files Set 6

Day Files Set 7

Day Files Set 8

Grades 4-5 SMARTBoard Math Calendar Mega-Bundle
**This bundle includes all of the sets above at a discount…It’s like getting 2 sets of Day Files for free!

FREEBIE Math Calendar Sample

Thanks for checking out my file!
Cathy, aka Downeast Teach

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Finding-Factors-Freebie-792437

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