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Self Assessment Tickets {Formative Assessment}

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Kindness Lessons for the Elementary Classroom

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Self Assessment Tickets {Formative Assessment}

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

*This has been updated with a DIGITAL VERSION that can be edited through Google Forms-March 2020!* Perfect for distance learning. This download is a great tool to help students take a more active role in their learning. This ticket is given to

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Assessment

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670

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Reciprocal Teaching Resources

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

Reciprocal Teaching (RT) is a form of instruction that yields a high effect size. Using this strategy in your classroom will help give your students almost a full two years growth. This product will help you facilitate reciprocal teaching in your

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities

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Success Criteria for Writing Bulletin Board

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

Have your students take more ownership of their learning by incorporating more and more success criteria. I created this bulletin board so students can understand what's expected of them while they're writing in different genres. My goal is that

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English Language Arts

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Assessment, Bulletin Board Ideas, Rubrics

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Success Criteria Bookmarks for ELA

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

*Just updated with Opinion Writing bookmarks!*Have your students take more ownership of their learning by incorporating more and more success criteria. I created different bookmarks that students can staple their writing pieces or other assignments

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English Language Arts

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Assessment

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Responding to a Prompt Using R.A.C.E.

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This is a direct instruction lesson to teach your students about using the writing strategy R.A.C.E. to respond to a prompt.R.A.C.E. stands for:Restate the promptAnswer the questionCite evidenceExplain your thinkingIn this download, you will get a 6

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English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Lesson

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Academic Language Lesson {Analyze}

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Academic Language Lesson {Analyze} I have been teaching Academic Language in my class since the first day of school. It is so important to teach your students how to use Academic Language appropriately and what each word explicitly means. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

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Self Assessment Turn-in Bin Labels and Posters

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

As seen on Instagram! Use these to label your turn in bins and help students self-assess!You also get some posters to display in your room to have students use to self assess all day long.Follow me!BlogFacebookInstagramPinterestYour feedback is

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Back to School, For All Subjects

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Not Grade Specific

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Assessment

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Academic Language Lesson {Compare}

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

Academic Language Lesson {Compare} I have been teaching Academic Language in my class since the first day of school. It is so important to teach your students how to use Academic Language appropriately and what each word explicitly means. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$5.25

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I Can Statement Booklets {Kindergarten through 6th Grade}

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

**This download only contains KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH GRADE.** I created these booklets to help educate parents about Common Core Math. Each CCSS for math is deconstructed and formed into an “I can” statement. This makes it easier for parents

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool, Staff

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For Parents, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$20.00

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Opinion Writing Lessons

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

This is a comprehensive, 4-day writing unit, that includes success criteria, target responses, and a writing rubric.These lessons are designed to span over four days of instruction:Lesson 1: Opinion Introduction (with annotation of text)Lesson 2:

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English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Lesson

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$6.50

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Direct Instruction Lesson {Distributive Property}

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

This is a direct instruction lesson on the Distributive Property for third grade. It is based off of the CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.B.5.This Lesson Plan Pack includes: •a Direct Instruction lesson in a Google Slides presentation that is completely

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

3.OA.B.5

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Academic Language Lesson {Infer}

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Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

CCSS:

L.2.1, L.3.1, L.4.1, L.5.1

$5.25

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I Can Statement Booklets {Fourth Grade}

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

**This download only contains FOURTH GRADE.** I created these booklets to help educate parents about Common Core Math. Each CCSS for math is deconstructed and formed into an “I can” statement. This makes it easier for parents and students to

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

For Parents, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$3.50

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I Can Statement Booklets {Third Grade}

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

**This download only contains THIRD GRADE CCSS.** I created these booklets to help educate parents about Common Core Math. Each CCSS for math is deconstructed and formed into an “I can” statement. This makes it easier for parents and students to

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

For Parents, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$3.50

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Roy Lichtenstein Art and Writing Project

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

This is a lesson that introduces students to the Pop Artist, Roy Lichtenstein. Students will read three articles, annotate them, and organize notes in order to use R.A.C.E. to respond to a prompt about Lichtenstein. There are also slides to walk

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Lesson

$3.75

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I Can Statement Booklets {Fifth Grade}

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

**This download only contains FIFTH GRADE CCSS.** I created these booklets to help educate parents about Common Core Math. Each CCSS for math is deconstructed and formed into an “I can” statement. This makes it easier for parents and students to

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

For Parents, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$3.50

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Memorial Day {Information Text and Direct Instruction Lesson}

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

Grab this download just in time for Memorial Day! This ZIP file includes an informational text piece, graphic organizers, flip book blackline, and direct instruction lesson! Check out my blog for a link on how to execute this lesson in your

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$2.25

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I Can Statement Booklet {First Grade}

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

**This download only contains FIRST GRADE CCSS.** I created these booklets to help educate parents about Common Core Math. Each CCSS for math is deconstructed and formed into an “I can” statement. This makes it easier for parents and students to

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

1^st, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

For Parents, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

CCSS:

1.MD.A.1, 1.MD.A.2, 1.MD.B.3, 1.MD.C.4

$3.50

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I Can Statement Booklets {Second Grade}

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

**This download only contains SECOND GRADE CCSS.** I created these booklets to help educate parents about Common Core Math. Each CCSS for math is deconstructed and formed into an “I can” statement. This makes it easier for parents and students to

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

2^nd, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

For Parents, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$3.50

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Direct Instruction Lesson {Multiply by NINE}

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

I have uploaded this FREE zip file with some resources for a Direct Instruction lesson on how to multiply by NINE. To get the full lowdown on the lesson and how to teach this standard to your students, visit my blog! Direct Instruction {Multiply

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

CCSS:

3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.B.5

FREE

Digital Download ZIP (0.27 MB)

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