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Inference with Pixar Animated Short Film:One Man Band Video Teach Theme & Plot

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Common Core ELA Test Prep is fun with "One Man Band" Pixar video clip activities!Perfect for reluctant readers and students with disabilities. PIXAR "ONE MAN BAND" FILM CLIP LESSON INCLUDES: - Common Core Standard- Focus Question- Mini Lesson-

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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NOVEL STUDY FINAL PROJECT FOR ANY NOVEL

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Use this week-long final project packet at the end of any novel study or unit. The easy to follow guide is perfect for a student-led project in middle or high school.ENJOY NO PREP NOVEL STUDIES: LESSON PLANS & HANDOUTSChildren of Blood and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Literary Analysis Paragraph Writing Checklist Guide & Rubric FREE

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LITERARY ANALYSIS PARAGRAPH - Writing prompt & checklist - Common-core aligned fail-proof "ACEPAPER" mnemonic writing checklist to guide students through every step of the writing process. - Use this checklist as an effortless 15-point grading

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Writing-Expository, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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Printable Classroom Money Template

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Free printable classroom money template. Use this for classroom management student behavior reward system or for counting money lessons, activities and games, or money word problems for fun elementary math class lessons.NEED MORE NO PREP

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Math, Classroom Management, Character Education

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Not Grade Specific

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Classroom Forms, For Principals & Administrators

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Getting to Know You Back to School Activities

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Avoid painfully awkward back to school ice breaker activities during your first day of school lesson plans. Instead, make back to school activities fun and engaging with this print + go student handout containing 20 "Skip the Small Talk"

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English Language Arts, Character Education, Back to School

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Activities, Printables

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Read Aloud Activities - 45 Picture Book Activities

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Read Aloud Activities - 45 picture book activities using free read along activity videos!Play the read along videos to use picture books to teach inference, characterization, theme, conflict, plot, sequence, summary, main idea and every common core

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Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

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Book List by Reading Level

By English with Ease

Enjoy this free printable list of books, sorted by Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile reading levels - Perfect for deciding on book clubs, novel studies and independent reading books!Browse my No Prep Novel Studies:ShilohTo Kill a MockingbirdThe

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Guided Reading Books, Centers

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Narrative Writing Graphic Organizer Creative Writing Checklist & Rubric FREE

By English with Ease

Free Narrative Writing Checklist & Simple Rubric Creative Writing Graphic Organizer using "skittle" Mnemonic DeviceEnjoy this common-core aligned fail-proof "SSCCDDL" mnemonic = "Skittle" Method for colorful creative writing activities!Use the

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

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Curriculum Map Editable Template | Full Year ELA Curriculum Pacing Calendar

By English with Ease

No prep secondary ELA planning with this editable curriculum map template, pacing guide and scope and sequence calendar with links to 180+ days of reading and writing lessons for middle school or high school English Language Arts.Use this editable

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Homeschool Curricula, Professional Documents, Classroom Forms

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English Bell Ringers - Common Core ELA Middle School or High School FREEBIE

By English with Ease

Don't stress about creating engaging Bell Ringers, Do Nows or Early Finisher activities. Pair this FREE english bell ringer printable with ANY inspirational quote for no prep ELA bell ringers every day of the year! Paraphrasing inspirational

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, ...

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Activities, Printables

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Persuasive Writing Prompts High School & Middle School

By English with Ease

FREEBIE: 52 Weekly Persuasive Writing Prompts for Middle or High SchoolEnjoy engaging, culturally-relevant, persuasive topics for teenagers!Persuasive writing ideas and debate topics for the entire year!Spark interesting and enthusiastic

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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Common Core ELA Questions for Reading Literature & Informational Texts Grade 6-8

By English with Ease

FREEBIEThese 51 questions break down ALL 20 ELA standards for reading literature and informational texts. Address every common core standard for reading using these common core ELA questions.51 Questions to teach, practice and assess EVERY single

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Reading, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Printables, Centers

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Women's History Month Free Lesson and Activities

By English with Ease

Free Women's History Month mini lesson and activities using fun read along videos!Instead of boring nonfiction texts or mini lessons, enjoy ten read aloud videos to introduce women's history leaders and female historical figures to elementary,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Women's History Month

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

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Exit Slip Template: Elementary, Middle School or High School FREEBIE

By English with Ease

Don't stress about creating engaging exit slips, exit tickets, formative assessments or checks for understanding. Reuse this exit slip template every single day of the year for no prep exit tickets for ANY subject and ANY grade. This free exit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Assessment, Printables

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Executive Branch Freebie

By English with Ease

Executive Branch Reading Response activity and Executive Branch graphic organizer FREEBIE for elementary social studies, middle school history or even high school U.S. Government.Teach the Executive Branch of U.S. Government using this FREE article

Subjects:

Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Free Reading Comprehension Passages | Grade 3 - 6

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Free Reading Comprehension Passages for Grade 3 - 6 reading levels. List of free clickable links to informational texts, poetry, nonfiction texts and novels - all available to read or print for free online (one-click URL links included):72 free

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

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Bloom's Taxonomy Poster and Verb List

By English with Ease

Free printable Bloom's Taxonomy verb list and poster to create Bloom's Taxonomy aligned questions and learning activities aligned with all six Bloom's taxonomy levels.Levels of Bloom's Taxonomy (Verbs):RememberUnderstandApplyAnalyzeEvaluateCreateUse

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Professional Documents, Posters, Professional Development

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Basketball Reading Challenge Freebie

By English with Ease

Free Basketball reading challenge and book tournament printables for any age/grade. Can't get your reluctant readers engaged in literature, informational texts or ELA activities? Use either of these free printable Basketball Reading Competition

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Centers

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Short Stories, Poems & Informational Texts for High School Students: FREE LIST

By English with Ease

FREE DOWNLOAD: List of suggested informational texts, poetry and prose (all available to print for free online): - 50 informational texts / U.S. Seminal Documents - 50 poems (19 written by African American and Latino Poets) - 45 short stories (13

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

FREE

Digital Download PDF (3.25 MB)

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Common Core Reading Literature & Informational Texts Focus Questions Grade 6-8

By English with Ease

Common Core Reading Literature & Informational Texts Focus Questions Grade 6-8 FREEBIE.These 51 questions break down ALL 20 ELA standards for reading literature and informational texts. Address every common core standard for reading using these

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Centers

FREE

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High School Special Education Coordinator and 6th - 12th Grade Teacher for Special Education, English, History & Art (5 + years). Education Writer & Curriculum Writer: Reading Comprehension, Writing, Decoding, English Test Prep, Global History, U.S. History, Special Education, Differentiation, IEP Compliance, Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

MY TEACHING STYLE

Teach common core English skills through fast paced, high-interest, engaging activities. Prepare students with reading disabilities for the rigorous demands of high school and college through step-by-step instruction and culturally-relevant, inspirational content.

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Founder and Executive Director of the 501(c)(3) early childhood literacy nonprofit, Word Rebel. Word Rebel empowers low-income families to teach their children 1,100 words before preschool to close the preschool readiness gap and achievement gap. www.wordrebel.org

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.S. Education & B.A. in Educational Studies and English

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Check out my books at laurenmartinbooks.com

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Canadian History, Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Physical Therapy, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Occupational Therapy, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, School Psychology, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Social Emotional Learning