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Balanced literacy projects under $5
Class Pet Writing Journal
This is an ongoing take home writing journal.Stage a package delivery to your classroom. In the box place a stuffed animal, writing journal, and special delivery letter enclosed in this packet. Your class will be instructed to name the pet and to care for it by taking turns with it while writing. This is one of the most successful long standing writing activities that I have ever done with my class. Everything you need to start this activity is included...just add a stuffed animal!Check out
Grades:
K - 3rd
Holes Novel Activities
Are you looking for a Holes novel study end of unit activity? This is a resource that includes end of the story comprehension projects designed for the book Holes by Louis Sachar. The purpose of this activity is for students to show their understanding of the novel Holes by Louis Sachar through end of book choices.Here is what you will get:end of novel project choicesblank electronic device templateblank t-shirt templateteacher evaluation rubricSome examples of project choices are: interview a c
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Book Talk Planning Templates and Teacher Guide
If you are looking for a fun and engaging way to boost engagement during your reading block, you need to start implementing book talks. Book talks are like a little mini book commercial that your students give about a book they have read and it is a great way to motivate, inspire, and encourage a love of reading in your students. If you have never done a book talk in your classroom, this resource seriously has EVERYTHING you need to get started!Check out the preview to learn more about what is i
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3rd - 5th
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Sarah Plain and Tall Interactive Quilt
**NEWLY UPDATED** This is an interactive quilt to accompany the book Sarah Plain and Tall. There are 12 different quilt square options: title square, character traits, important places, favorite part, vocabulary, favorite character, beginning, middle and end, letter writing, writing an advertisement, problem & solution, compare & contrast, and summary flip book. I hope you and your students enjoy making this as much as we did!Thank you so much for stopping by TpT and my store. If I can
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Print and Go Craft
This super cute craft was so fun to make with my students! They loved how LONG it was. Just print and go!This is a long craft. If you are interested in a smaller Hungry Caterpillar Craft, click here: Hungry Caterpillar Craft - Smaller VersionCheck out my Very Hungry Caterpillar Google Slide Activities. It includes Literacy, Math, and Science Activities. Click here to check it out.Check out my other Print and Go Crafts:*Scarecrow Print and Go*Turkey / Turkey Trouble*Turkey names*Snowman Pri
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Very Hungry Caterpillar- Sequencing AND Craft
Christmas and Holidays Around The World Research Project
Christmas and Holidays Around The World Research Project - Your students will love learning about other cultures and traditions around the world! This resource has everything you need for a fun and engaging project during the holidays. Students are able to manage this project independently with clear rubrics and directions. This will be an activity you repeat year after year! What's Included:Checklist of 17 countries to choose from or add your own to the list!Each student chooses one country, or
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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One-Pager Templates that Look Like a Book Spine -Reading Log, SSR, Book Report
One-pagers are a great way to assess a student's understanding of a text. This one-pager template looks like the spine of a book and makes for a simple, yet effective way for students to show what they've learned and a fun way for you to show off what your students have read. I love the way the bookshelf looks when the books start piling on to it! This is a great activity that can be done one time or can be an on-going project. Included:-8 different template styles (differentiated for your n
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Not Grade Specific
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End- of- Year Pre- Kindergarten Memory Booklet
Pre- Kindergarten End-of-Year Memory Book Pre- K is such a special time! Celebrate the fun and create a cherished keepsake with this low prep, kid- friendly Pre- K Memory Book. Students can draw pictures or glue photos on each page and write a sentence to go along with it. I suggest putting the pages in a binder or punching holes and securing them with cute ribbon. Parents will enjoy this Memory Book treasure for years to come! Pages included are:My NameMy TeacherOur Teacher's AideMy SchoolMy Cl
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PreK
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40 Book Challenge Dot Tracker Materials
40 Book Challenge Dot Tracker Materials
THIS RESOURCE IS A FULLY EDITABLE POWERPOINT FILE.
First, read “The Book Whisperer” by Donalyn Miller.
•If you need a quick refresher, read this article by her The 40 Book Challenge Revisited.
•These materials are not designed by Ms. Miller or endorsed by her. They are simply the materials that I designed to use in my classroom to implement her brilliant strategies. I believe in helping students become life-long readers and in helping them find books tha
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
Animal Reports | Report Writing Templates
This pack includes BLANK animal report writing templates. **Please note this pack is 16 pages in length (including front cover & credits page).The blank report writing templates include 14 pages (actual report is 12 pages):Report cover pageAnimal intro pageHabitat pageFood pageMovement pageAnimal babies pagePredator & prey pageAnimal diagram pageCan, have, are pageInteresting facts pageFavorite thing pagePicture page**In addition you will also receive a non-fiction poster and blank lined
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Grades:
K - 1st
Greek Mythology - Independent Activities for Higher Level Thinking
This product is a co-labor-ation brought to you by Jen Jones and Michele Oates. Michele is a Gifted and Talented teacher.
Are you looking for ways to keep students learning at higher levels even while you're busy at Guided Reading? Or do you have students in need on constant enrichment? Michele and I have created 12 independent activities for higher level thinking while teaching Greek Mythology because *we* are always looking for meaningful and relevant ways to keep students engaged in purpo
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3rd - 8th
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Simile and Metaphor Poetry Set {Students write Poems}
With this Simile and Metaphor Poetry Set, students will choose any topic they like to create a poem using similes and metaphors. This is a great way to take figurative language instruction to a beyond-basic level. Once students understand similes and metaphors, they will write several descriptive ones about one topic to create a poem. I’ve included a range of materials from helping help you get started to completing the final product. It can simply be printed, and it's ready to go. Here’s w
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Poetry Bundle: Student Poetry Books & Simile and Metaphor Poems
Stop Motion Animation Project - Media Literacy
Stop Motion Animation Commercial ProjectThis project is a ready to print step-by-step guide that allows students to create a Stop Motion Animation commercial as a cumulative task within a media literacy unit. This project is designed for students who are brand new to stop motion animation and film creation. Students will develop their own Stop Motion Animation commercial using the StikBot Studios app, a free app that can be downloaded to most devices. This assignment walks students through each
Grades:
3rd - 10th
Grandparent's Day Interview and Writing Templates
Grandparent's Day Interview:★★★★There are two versions for the Grandparent Interview.★★★ One for primary and one for upper elementary. STUDENTS!!!! Pretend you are a newspaper reporter interviewing a grandparent(s)!!! Grandparent Interview Primary: Use the questions to form a paragraph.1. Student Instructions 2. Grandparent Interview questions with space to write answers. 3. Hamburger Graphic Organizer4. Choice of six final copy templates. Grandpa, Grandma, Grandparents EACH AVAILABLE I
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1st - 6th
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Mayflower Craftivity and Book Writing Project
This adorable Mayflower Craft and Writing Project not only gives your students a chance to SHOW WHAT THEY KNOW about the voyage of the Pilgrims on the Mayflower, but the finished projects also make a fantastic Thanksgiving hallway bulletin board display! For a better look, just click on PREVIEW!You'll find everything you need to create the craftivity shown in the picture. Plus, this set also includes THREE different writing booklets to choose from. Book #1 features a simple fill-in-the-blank for
Grades:
K - 3rd
Marshmallow Toes Emergent Reader & Craftivity Pack
Back to school time means teaching and re-teaching rules and procedures to set the expectations for the whole year. This cute Emergent Reader and Craftivity packet provides a cute and meaningful way to introduce one of these expectations - walking quietly in the hallway.
Included in this packet:
A full-size, color version of an original emergent reader titled, "Marshmallow Toes"
A small, B/W student take-home version of the book
A pocket chart sort to reinforce the expectations featured in the
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Indigenous Peoples Day Activity: Paper Craft and Creative Writing
This Indigenous People Craft Activity AND Creative Writing Project is an alternative way to celebrate Columbus Day with your students and get them crafting and writing about Native Americans. If your district/city/state does not recognize Columbus Day and instead celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day, this is the perfect activity. Simply print and craft with templates ready to copy on colored paper. No tracing needed, which will save you hours of time. Your students will cut and glue their indigenou
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K - 2nd
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Author's Purpose Activity Paper Bag Book Interactive Notebook
Are you looking for an exciting new way to teach author's purpose? This author's purpose activity offers a new hands-on way to learn and practice. Author's purpose is not as easy as it seems. With this resource, you can explain it, help students identify the look-fors, practice with multiple texts, sort examples, and apply learning with real life examples. When the project is complete, students can refer to it with new reading. HOW IS THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE ACTIVITY ORGANIZED?This paper bag book
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Comprehension Projects Bundle, Paper Bag Books, Test Prep, Intervention
Three Little Pigs on Trial (Fractured Fairy Tale Trials)
Point of view can be difficult for students to grasp. With this unit, you'll teach POV using fractured fairytales and hold a mock trial where your students will put fairy tale characters on trial. You'll set up court, act as judge and jury, and decide which perspective is the most believable.The Three Little Pigs on TrialThe Wolf was a criminal and should be charged with destruction of property! Or was he? Your students will decide when you read two different versions of the story. Use any origi
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Fairy Tales on Trial (Fractured Fairy Tales & Point of View) BUNDLE
Cinderella on Trial (Fractured Fairy Tales/Point of View)
Point of view can be difficult for students to grasp. With this unit, you'll teach POV using fractured fairytales and hold a mock trial where your students will put fairy tale characters on trial. You'll set up court, act as judge and jury, and decide which perspective is the most believable.Cinderella on TrialCinderella was just an innocent young girl whose life was almost ruined by her terrible step mother and step sisters. Or was she? Your students will decide when you read two different vers
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Fairy Tales on Trial (Fractured Fairy Tales & Point of View) BUNDLE
Fantastic Mr. Fox Novel Study
Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl is one of my students’ favorite novel studies each year!This novel study contains everything you need for the book Fantastic Mr. Fox. Use this novel study for guided reading, literature circles, book discussions, class read aloud, small groups, partner reading, or easily adapt it to fit your classroom needs! Resource Layout:*Teacher Notes*Hands-on Activities*Student Packet*Answer Keys*Culminating Novel Project MenusInside the Novel Study Packet?Students will respo
Grades:
3rd - 6th
My Pet Pumpkin Writing Journal Project - Digital and Printable
**Revised on 10/3/21 - the old file is still attached for those that still want access. Revisions include a couple of changes to the printable, a 5-Day Distance Learning version on Google Slides, and a 7-Day Google Slides that is exactly like the printable. This way you have lots of options for this wonderful project!**In this adorable project, students adopt a mini pumpkin (which you will need to purchase OR you could use different pictures of pumpkins like a Flat Stanley) as their pet and get
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3rd - 6th
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VIP Book: Very Important People (Historical Figures)
Use this book as a tool to have your students keep track of the historical figures that they learn about and have a keepsake to take home at the end of the year. Or, use it as your star student book. It's up to you! WHAT'S INSIDE?VIP book cover (with an ink-friendly option)table of contents4 different page options including variations of important facts, important dates, blank lines for writing, and space to draw portraitsPEDAGOGYWe all have standards that state something about "using standard c
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Mini Book Writing Template BUNDLE (Target Dollar Spot books)
Author Study
Author Study Made Easy!
These ready-to-go printables will help you lead your students through an in-depth author study of any fiction author you choose! (Ideas for great author choices included!)
Who is This For?
2nd - 4th Grade Students
Teachers looking for a fun and easy way to guide students through an author study!
What is Included?
Printable Templates for:
*examining covers and making predictions
*mapping out individual stories
*comparing 2 books
*comparing multiple books
*making pr
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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