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Teaching Writing in the Context of Common Core State Standards

The purpose of writing instruction is to help students become competent, confident writers in both school and work settings – and also throughout life. There are many...

The Big Three Comma Rules Grammar & Writing Tip Sheet, Grades 3–12

Commas, commas everywhere. But where should they really be? Comma placement can be confusing for students. This tip sheet explains the top three comma rules in simple,...

Common Core Grammar Activity: More Commas, Grades 3–5

Punctuation is important to clarity in writing. Commas are a common punctuation mark that can spice up any writing. Commas are often used before a conjunction in a compound...

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Rainbows & Rainclouds Phonics Game

Grades K–3

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Vocab Gal's Favorite Test Prep Resources Kit

Grades 3–12+

Interactive Read Aloud of Harvesting Hope by Kathleen Krull

This Interactive Read Aloud Activity of Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez by Kathleen Krull provides the thought-provoking questions essential to every interactive...

5 Common Uses for Commas Anchor Chart

As an English teacher, I love punctuation jokes. A common joke follows: Let’s eat Grandma! Commas matter. Let’s eat, Grandma. Another favorite is the picture of a group of...

Common Core Grammar Activity: Perfect Verb Tenses, Grades 3–5

Verbs have three perfect tenses. The perfect tenses describe actions that have been completed. Give your students practice on this important grammar concept with my printable...

"Mother, May I" Vocabulary Game, Grades 2–12

One of my favorite games growing up was “Mother, May I?” where participants took turns asking the “Mother” if s/he could step forward in a certain style (ballet twirl, giant...

Interactive Read Aloud of Stellaluna by Janell Cannon

This Critical Thinking Interactive Read Aloud of Stellaluna by Janell Cannon provides the thought-provoking questions, essential to every interactive read aloud, and uses the

Subject-Verb Agreement Activity, Grades 3–5

This grammar exercise focuses on CCSS Language Standard L.3.1.F Sometimes it's the simplest grammar activities that help students grasp a concept! The Subject-Verb Agreement...

Top 3 Tips to Survive the First Week of School

School is back in session! At the beginning of the school year it’s easy to let yourself get overwhelmed with all the planning and prep. You’ve spent countless hours this...

Pronouns and Subject Pronouns Activity, Grades 3–5

Planning is one of my favorite parts of teaching. When I start I know I have limitless options to help students become successful writers. One decision I have to make is what...

Grammar Mini Lesson: Words Often Misspelled, Grades 3–5

I remember when spell check first was included in Microsoft’s documents. “What a blessing,” I thought. “Use your resources,” I told my students as they typed their papers....

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