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On my 'Fifty Follower Giveaway' post, I asked people to tell me what they'd like to see more of...and I listened! Organization ideas was a huge request, so I'll be creating a few posts under that category in the next month or so. My first tip, and I think one of the most important, is how to keep your grading organized. Over the last few years I've worked out many kinks and think I have found a great system. Try it out and see how it works for you; not everything works for everyone, but…

Today, we will learn how to make our English sound better. We will learn words that can be used in place of simpler words. For example: "very good" can be replaced with "awesome" or "superb" to make your English sound more evolved. 1. Very angry = Furious I was furious at him for copying my answer! 2. Very bad = Atrocious He attempted an atrocious imitation of my English accent 3. Very tired = Exhausted I was exhausted after the marathon. 4. Very tasty = Delicious Your mom cooks delici

The teacher-approved K12 app. Try our language arts and math practice. The pioneering IXL app puts math and language arts practice right at your fingertips. Boasting all the functionality of IXL’s website as well as a host of unique tablet-only features, it engages kids by making practice really feel like play. Download it for iPad, Android and Kindle today for free.

Editing/Proofreading Marks Study Buddies™ are the perfect size for binders and notebook cover concept reminders. They can be used for desktop references, homework helpers, study tools and center resources! Students will have a ready reference to help with the writing process right at their fingertips! Includes 24 stick

Talking to high school students about leadership and character is tricky. Most of what is said sounds cliche at best and patronizing at worst. So I turned to Ted Talks for a little help. Following is a list of talks that are brief - six minutes at most - and often funny. They approach the ...

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The teacher-approved K12 app. Try our language arts and math practice. The pioneering IXL app puts math and language arts practice right at your fingertips. Boasting all the functionality of IXL’s website as well as a host of unique tablet-only features, it engages kids by making practice really feel like play. Download it for iPad, Android and Kindle today for free.

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Here is a Standards Based Guided Reading Booklet resource that can be used with any novel. Yes, you heard us correctly. As two experienced teachers who have taught guided reading for over a combined 20+ years we have created a 12 page guided reading novel booklet that covers the CCSS for literature ...

Tired of spending hours writing emergency sub plans when you (or your kids) are already sick and tired? I designed these simple, print-and-go sub plans to be easy to implement for your substitute, but fun and engaging for your students. It includes everything your sub will need for a day in 3rd or 4th grade, plus a handy bullet point guide with tips for quick prep.

YOU will LOVE this Book Club Activities BUNDLE! It has everything you need to get your students started on literature circles! From Flip Books, to Games this BUNDLE is jammed packed! This an exciting and educational way for your students to grow as readers in your class! This Activities Packet works perfectly for students in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade.

Free printable letter tracing worksheets.

Ideal for use during small group instruction, close reading lessons, fluency work, as homework or as morning work.