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Add this fun creative writing activity to your next history or social studies unit! Any historical figure will work! Your 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, or middle school students will write a thank-you note to an important person from history. Everything you need for a fun and engaging creative writing activity is included! Use the printable and digital materials with homeschool or remote learning too! Vocabulary Practice, Vocabulary Activities, Pre Writing, Writing Portfolio, Creative Writing Prompts
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Add this fun creative writing activity to your next history or social studies unit! Any historical figure will work! Your 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, or middle school students will write a thank-you note to an important person from history. Everything you need for a fun and engaging creative writing activity is included! Use the printable and digital materials with homeschool or remote learning too!
Add this your Civil War Unit! This Emancipation Proclamation primary source analysis lesson is a perfect for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Your students will use the worksheets and activities to analyze Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation using guided questioning, summary writing, and an extension activity. This printable and digital lesson plan is great for social studies small groups or learning centers! You can also use it in your Google Classroom! Grab it today! #commoncore #forkids Civil War Activities, 5th Grade Activities, Teaching Social Studies, History Activities, Summary Writing, Primary Sources, Reading Worksheets
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Add this your Civil War Unit! This Emancipation Proclamation primary source analysis lesson is a perfect for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Your students will use the worksheets and activities to analyze Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation using guided questioning, summary writing, and an extension activity. This printable and digital lesson plan is great for social studies small groups or learning centers! You can also use it in your Google Classroom! Grab it today! #commoncore #forkids
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Upper Elementary Resources
15 Different Exit Ticket Templates. Create your own exit tickets with editable templates! Assess students and gain valuable feedback in minutes! #exittickets #assessment #editableexittickets Teaching Strategies, Teaching Resources, Teaching Ideas, Beginning Of School, Middle School, Exit Tickets, Exit Ticket Template, Writing Rubrics, Paragraph Writing
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15 Different Exit Ticket Templates. Create your own exit tickets with editable templates! Assess students and gain valuable feedback in minutes! #exittickets #assessment #editableexittickets
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Upper Elementary Resources
Teach your students about the American Revolution with this engaging battle stations activity! Focus on the decisive battles of the Revolutionary War using this printable and digital lesson. This activity is perfect for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Students in upper elementary and middle school will love getting up, moving, and learning about the different American Revolution battles. Add to your your American Revolution or 13 Colonies Unit! Click to see more! #forkids #fifthgrade School Resources, Classroom Activities, Middle School History, High School, American Revolution Battles
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Teach your students about the American Revolution with this engaging battle stations activity! Focus on the decisive battles of the Revolutionary War using this printable and digital lesson. This activity is perfect for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Students in upper elementary and middle school will love getting up, moving, and learning about the different American Revolution battles. Add to your your American Revolution or 13 Colonies Unit! Click to see more! #forkids #fifthgrade
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Upper Elementary Resources
This Earth Day writing activity is perfect for students in grade 3, 4, 5, and 6. Use the printable graphic organizers, paragraph outline, writing paper, and rubric to focus on ways students can help save the environment. The Earth Day writing prompt and lesson plan is perfect for focusing on expository writing skills. A digital version is also included for use in your Google Classroom. You can also use this comprehensive lesson plan with ELL or homeschool students. Make it yours today! #forkids Primary Resources, Writing Ideas, Kindergarten Writing Activities
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This Earth Day writing activity is perfect for students in grade 3, 4, 5, and 6. Use the printable graphic organizers, paragraph outline, writing paper, and rubric to focus on ways students can help save the environment. The Earth Day writing prompt and lesson plan is perfect for focusing on expository writing skills. A digital version is also included for use in your Google Classroom. You can also use this comprehensive lesson plan with ELL or homeschool students. Make it yours today! #forkids
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Upper Elementary Resources
Digital and printable reading response log with 40 different sentence starters! A separate entry is included for each day of the week. Take the frustration out of reading response writing! #readinglog Middle School Teachers, New Teachers, Elementary Education, Reading Resources, Reading Activities, Teaching Reading
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Digital and printable reading response log with 40 different sentence starters! A separate entry is included for each day of the week. Take the frustration out of reading response writing! #readinglog
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Upper Elementary Resources
Take the stress out of teaching the Constitution! Each worksheet focuses on a different aspect of the Constitution and includes informational text, vocabulary support, and a graphic organizer. The Constitution worksheets can be used independently or made into student workbooks. Answer keys are included for easy grading or use with a substitute. #constitution #worksheets #ushistory 6th Grade Social Studies, Teaching Kids, History Teachers, Teaching History, Curriculum Mapping, Study History
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Take the stress out of teaching the Constitution! Each worksheet focuses on a different aspect of the Constitution and includes informational text, vocabulary support, and a graphic organizer. The Constitution worksheets can be used independently or made into student workbooks. Answer keys are included for easy grading or use with a substitute. #constitution #worksheets #ushistory
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Upper Elementary Resources
This “I Am Lucky” writing activity is perfect for students in grade 3, 4, and 5. Use the printable graphic organizers, paragraph outline, writing paper, and rubric to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The “I Am Lucky” writing prompt and lesson plan is perfect for focusing on expository writing skills. A digital version is also included for use in your Google Classroom. You can also use this comprehensive lesson plan with ELL or homeschool students. Make it yours today! #stpatricksday #upperelementary Classroom Ideas, Expository Writing
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This “I Am Lucky” writing activity is perfect for students in grade 3, 4, and 5. Use the printable graphic organizers, paragraph outline, writing paper, and rubric to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The “I Am Lucky” writing prompt and lesson plan is perfect for focusing on expository writing skills. A digital version is also included for use in your Google Classroom. You can also use this comprehensive lesson plan with ELL or homeschool students. Make it yours today! #stpatricksday #upperelementary
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Upper Elementary Resources
Do your students struggle with listening skills? If so, these listening skills activities and assessment are perfect for you! These worksheets are great for elementary and middle school students. 4 listening comprehension passages and an active listening poster is included! It is helpful to repeat the lesson throughout the year and share results with parents. Click the link to download this lesson! #forkids #middleschool Comprehension Activities, Listening Skills, Active Listening, Differentiated Instruction, Good Listener
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Do your students struggle with listening skills? If so, these listening skills activities and assessment are perfect for you! These worksheets are great for elementary and middle school students. 4 listening comprehension passages and an active listening poster is included! It is helpful to repeat the lesson throughout the year and share results with parents. Click the link to download this lesson! #forkids #middleschool
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
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Are you looking for ideas for your morning work routine in your classroom? Find 9 great morning work ideas from Kelly Benefield for your upper elementary classroom. Click through to read and grab your favorite ideas. Classroom Procedures, Classroom Organization, Classroom Management, Morning Work, Morning Meetings, Bell Work, Student Motivation
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Are you looking for ideas for your morning work routine in your classroom? Find 9 great morning work ideas from Kelly Benefield for your upper elementary classroom. Click through to read and grab your favorite ideas.
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Book vs. Movie activity! Everything you need to reinforce compare and contrast skills is included in this Book vs. Movie lesson. Printable and digital worksheets are included. #bookvsmovie #compareandcontrast Elementary Library, Classroom Resources, Reading Lessons, Guided Reading
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Book vs. Movie activity! Everything you need to reinforce compare and contrast skills is included in this Book vs. Movie lesson. Printable and digital worksheets are included. #bookvsmovie #compareandcontrast
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
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These St. Patrick's Day vocabulary activities are perfect for a March literacy center or station, or save it for use during a #stpatricksday classroom party. Homeschool kids and 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th grade students will love this relevant word work! It’s great for vocabulary practice, ELL or ESL, early finishers or fast finishers, and more. A word scramble is included! Click to get this freebie now! #stpatricksdaygame #wordlist #fourthgrade #fifithgrade Word Work Activities, Holiday Activities, Book Activities, St Patrick Day Activities
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These St. Patrick's Day vocabulary activities are perfect for a March literacy center or station, or save it for use during a #stpatricksday classroom party. Homeschool kids and 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th grade students will love this relevant word work! It’s great for vocabulary practice, ELL or ESL, early finishers or fast finishers, and more. A word scramble is included! Click to get this freebie now! #stpatricksdaygame #wordlist #fourthgrade #fifithgrade
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
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This Valentine's Day poetry activity is perfect for a February center or station, or save it for use during a Valentine's Day classroom party. Homeschool kids and 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students love this one! Students write a bio poem, acrostic poem, and haiku. Click to download it today! #valentinesdayactivity #3rdgrade #2ndgrade #4thgrade #5thgrade #thirdgrade #fourthgrade #fifithgrade Poetry Activities, Valentines Day Poems, Valentines Day Activities, Writing A Bio
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This Valentine's Day poetry activity is perfect for a February center or station, or save it for use during a Valentine's Day classroom party. Homeschool kids and 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students love this one! Students write a bio poem, acrostic poem, and haiku. Click to download it today! #valentinesdayactivity #3rdgrade #2ndgrade #4thgrade #5thgrade #thirdgrade #fourthgrade #fifithgrade
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
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Use this creative writing prompt for morning work, writing journals, book reports, literature circles, novel studies, and so much more! 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and middle school students will love writing a bio poem about their favorite fictional character! The prompt can also be used for literacy centers or remote learning! Click the link to see teaching materials that go with this prompt. Everything you need for a fun and engaging writing lesson is included! #upperelementary #creativewriting Writing Poetry, Writing Journals, Teaching Poetry, Teaching Literature, Writing Worksheets
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Use this creative writing prompt for morning work, writing journals, book reports, literature circles, novel studies, and so much more! 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and middle school students will love writing a bio poem about their favorite fictional character! The prompt can also be used for literacy centers or remote learning! Click the link to see teaching materials that go with this prompt. Everything you need for a fun and engaging writing lesson is included! #upperelementary #creativewriting
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
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Teach your students how to write an organized paragraph with this step-by-step paragraph writing lesson. The activities and topics included with this lesson plan will work well with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students! ELL or ESL students will also do well with this! Paragraph writing is a breeze when learning is scaffolded. Click to read through the free lesson plan and worksheet ideas today! #paragraph #writing #thirdgrade #firstgrade #fourthgrade #fifithgrade #prompts Reading Lesson Plans, Free Lesson Plans, Writing Practice
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Teach your students how to write an organized paragraph with this step-by-step paragraph writing lesson. The activities and topics included with this lesson plan will work well with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students! ELL or ESL students will also do well with this! Paragraph writing is a breeze when learning is scaffolded. Click to read through the free lesson plan and worksheet ideas today! #paragraph #writing #thirdgrade #firstgrade #fourthgrade #fifithgrade #prompts
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
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Ensure that your next PBL is engaging and effective with these seven key elements. Learn how to hit all of the essential components for Project Based Learning to make sure your students succeed! Ideas and examples are included for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Use these tips and tricks to get started with inquiry-based learning today! Learn how to add a gold standard PBL to your curriculum. It’s easier than you think, and your students will love it! #math #geniushour #pbl Problem Based Learning, Inquiry Based Learning, Cooperative Learning, Project Based Learning, Learning Activities, Instructional Strategies, Teaching Tips
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Ensure that your next PBL is engaging and effective with these seven key elements. Learn how to hit all of the essential components for Project Based Learning to make sure your students succeed! Ideas and examples are included for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Use these tips and tricks to get started with inquiry-based learning today! Learn how to add a gold standard PBL to your curriculum. It’s easier than you think, and your students will love it! #math #geniushour #pbl
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Upper Elementary Resources
Add creativity to your biography project with these EDITABLE, PRINTABLE, & DIGITAL writing templates! Use these fun graphic organizers with 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade elementary students. They are also great for middle school! Change the writing prompts to differentiate for all levels of learners! Use them for Who Was book reports or literacy centers! The options are endless! Kids will love this project! Start creating today! #grade5 #grade4 #biography #freedownload #googleclassroom Teaching Language Arts, Literacy Skills, Literacy Centers, Biography Project, Book Reports
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Add creativity to your biography project with these EDITABLE, PRINTABLE, & DIGITAL writing templates! Use these fun graphic organizers with 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade elementary students. They are also great for middle school! Change the writing prompts to differentiate for all levels of learners! Use them for Who Was book reports or literacy centers! The options are endless! Kids will love this project! Start creating today! #grade5 #grade4 #biography #freedownload #googleclassroom
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Are you looking for an engaging writing project for the holidays? This six-word story prompt is perfect for a fun December or Christmas creative writing activity! Use this printable and digital lesson with 4th, 5th, or 6th grade students. It’s also great for middle school! This winter writing activity will work for journal writing, literacy centers, early finishers, morning work, and so much more! Grab this NO PREP lesson and worksheets today! (Year 4, 5, 6) #upperelementary #writing #teacher Writing Graphic Organizers, Six Word Story, Christmas Writing
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Are you looking for an engaging writing project for the holidays? This six-word story prompt is perfect for a fun December or Christmas creative writing activity! Use this printable and digital lesson with 4th, 5th, or 6th grade students. It’s also great for middle school! This winter writing activity will work for journal writing, literacy centers, early finishers, morning work, and so much more! Grab this NO PREP lesson and worksheets today! (Year 4, 5, 6) #upperelementary #writing #teacher
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Upper Elementary Resources
FREEBIE! Get started with close reading using this printable and digital graphic organizer. Download your copy today! #freeprintable #closereading #readingcomprehension Close Reading Strategies, Reading Logs, Cloze Reading, Close Reading Lessons
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FREEBIE! Get started with close reading using this printable and digital graphic organizer. Download your copy today! #freeprintable #closereading #readingcomprehension
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Upper Elementary Resources
Focus on pumpkins this fall using engaging reading and writing activities! The differentiated reading passages, vocabulary worksheets, assessment, and writing activity can be used with 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade students. It will also work for ELL or ESL students! Use the NO PREP worksheets for October stations or centers, substitute lesson plans, or even enrichment for early finishers. Click to grab this fun mini-unit today! #thirdgrade #fourthgrade #fifthgrade Kindergarten Writing
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Focus on pumpkins this fall using engaging reading and writing activities! The differentiated reading passages, vocabulary worksheets, assessment, and writing activity can be used with 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade students. It will also work for ELL or ESL students! Use the NO PREP worksheets for October stations or centers, substitute lesson plans, or even enrichment for early finishers. Click to grab this fun mini-unit today! #thirdgrade #fourthgrade #fifthgrade
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Literacy in Focus | 4th - 8th Grade Teaching Resources
Upper Elementary Resources