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 Lesson Plans and Resources
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Candle ActivityUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thScience; Writing
science, observation, physical chemical changes, inquiry, writing, candle, air pressure, condensation, physical science, earth science, life science
Students observe candle burning and going out under a jar.
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Bud, Not BuddyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5thComputer Technology Skills; English Language Arts; Writing
GPS, Bud Not Buddy, writing, language arts, Google Earth, technology, computer skills, fifth grade,
Learn about foster families, the depression, jazz music, unions, and homelessness.
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HolesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6th; 7th; 8thComputer Technology Skills; English Language Arts; Social Studies; Writing
GPS, computer skills, English Language Arts, Writing, Social Studies
Using Louis Sachar’s novel - Holes, students will review the sequence events that take place in the book while searching for hidden caches.
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Writing Portfolio - K-5Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5thWriting
Writing, Portfolio, K-5
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Writing Portfolio - 6-8Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6th; 7th; 8thWriting
Writing, Portfolio, 6-8
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500 High Frequency WordsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Business LetterUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Business Letter/Letter to Editor RubricUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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CCS Writing Observational Walk-Through ChecklistUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing;  Language Arts
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Directions for Using Writing RubricsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Essay WritingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Friendly Letter RubricUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Good Writers Mini PosterUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Great Grammar AdventureUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3rd; 4th; 5th; 6thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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If You Were a Writer Mini PosterUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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K-5 Writing ProductsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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K-12 Editing MarksUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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K-12 Writing Plan Introduction and RationaleUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Letter of Request/ Letter of Complaint FormatUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3rd; 4th; 5thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Predictable Charts informationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1stEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Research Report RubricUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3rd; 4th; 5thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Short Report RubricUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Titles for Writing Genre BoardUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Writing Anchor Chart Mini PostersUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Writing Portfolio 6-8Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Writing Portfolio K-5Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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First Grade RubricUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2ndEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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First Grade Writing PacingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2ndEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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First Grade Writing PowerpointUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2ndEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Kindergarten Writing RubricUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1stEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Kindergarten Writing Pacing GuideUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1stEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Second Grade Writing RubricUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
1st; 2nd; 3rdEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Second Grade Writing Pacing GuideUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
1st; 2nd; 3rdEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Second Grade Writing PowerPointUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2ndEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Third Grade Writing RubricUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2nd; 3rd; 4thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Third Grade Writing Pacing GuideUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2nd; 3rd; 4thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Third Grade Writing PowerPointUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3rdEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Fourth Grade Writing RubricUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3rd; 4th; 5thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Fourth Grade Writing Pacing GuideUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3rd; 4th; 5thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Fourth Grade Writing PowerPointUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Fifth Grade Writing RubricUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4th; 5th; 6thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Fifth Grade Writing Pacing GuideUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4th; 5th; 6thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Fifth Grade Writing PowerPointUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Fifth Grade Writing Portfolio- LettersUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Alphabet Letter ChartUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1stEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Digging ArchaeologyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8thEnglish Language Arts; Science; Social Studies; Writing
These attachments are correlated to the Digging Archaeology Kit for those who have been trained.
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Matrix for Concept DevelopmentUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; Dance Arts Education; English Language Arts; Foreign Language; Healthful Living Education; Information Skills; Mathematics; Media; Music Education; Professional Development; Science; Social Studies; Theatre Arts Education; Writing
formative assessment reading strategy after-reading compare contrast vocabulary
This is a strategy for developing concepts in any subject area.  It is used by students to compare the characteristics of various items within a topic or subject area. It can be used as an after-reading strategy and is a good instrument to collect data for formative assessment.
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Traffic LIght Self-AssessmentUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4th; 5th; 6th; 7thComputer Technology Skills; English Language Arts; Healthful Living Education; Information Skills; Mathematics; Media; Music Education; Professional Development; Science; Social Studies; Theatre Arts Education; Writing
literacy reading comprehension self-assessment assessment formative
This is a vocabulary and/or concept self-assessment instrument that is used before a lesson or the reading of a text.
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Winter's Come Poetry ProjectUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4thComputer Technology Skills; English Language Arts; Writing
GPS, poetry

 Web Resources and Links
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 Digitales
http://www.digitales.us
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; English Language Arts; Media; Writing
The art of telling digital stories.  This site lists storytelling tools, resources, workshops, and includes a StoryKeeper's Gallery.
 The Newspaper Clipping Generator
http://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp
2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Media; Social Studies; Writing
Generate realistic looking newspaper articles using the easy to use text boxes on this site. 
 Read, Write, Think
http://www.readwritethink.org/
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
 The American Presidents
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Information Skills; Media; Social Studies; Writing
 Stopwatch on line
Stopwatch
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; Dance Arts Education; English Language Arts; English Language Development; English as a Second Language; Foreign Language; Guidance; Healthful Living Education; Information Skills; Mathematics; Media; Music Education; Pedagogy; Science; Social Studies; Theatre Arts Education; Visual Arts Education; Writing
 Timer
http://www.timeme.com/timer-stopwatch.htm
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; Dance Arts Education; English Language Arts; English Language Development; English as a Second Language; Foreign Language; Guidance; Healthful Living Education; Information Skills; Mathematics; Media; Music Education; Pedagogy; Science; Social Studies; Theatre Arts Education; Visual Arts Education; Writing
Very large timer to use in the classroom for projection.
 Interactive Student Notebooks
Guide for starting Interactive notebooks
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; Dance Arts Education; English Language Arts; English Language Development; English as a Second Language; Foreign Language; Guidance; Healthful Living Education; Information Skills; Mathematics; Music Education; Pedagogy; Science; Social Studies; Theatre Arts Education; Visual Arts Education; Writing
This site allows any teacher to begin to experiment with Interactive Notebooking with their classes. This method is used as a tool for "writing to learn" by requiring students to reflect nightly on the day's lessons. Reflections and lessons are to be formative and creative.
 Interactive Notebooking-teacher site
Interactive notebooking
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; Dance Arts Education; English Language Arts; English Language Development; English as a Second Language; Foreign Language; Guidance; Healthful Living Education; Information Skills; Mathematics; Music Education; Pedagogy; Science; Social Studies; Theatre Arts Education; Visual Arts Education; Writing
Teacher site for interactive notebooking, especially focusing on High school social studies/history.
 Vocabulary Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; Dance Arts Education; English Language Arts; English Language Development; English as a Second Language; Foreign Language; Guidance; Healthful Living Education; Information Skills; Mathematics; Media; Music Education; Pedagogy; Science; Social Studies; Theatre Arts Education; Visual Arts Education; Writing
Cadre of vocabulary strategies for all grade levels and all subject areas.
 Lets Say Thanks
http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
This web site gives you an opportunity to send a free printed postcard to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas showing your support and appreciation for their service to our country. 
 Online Alarm Clock
http://kukuklok.com/
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; Dance Arts Education; English Language Arts; English Language Development; English as a Second Language; Foreign Language; Guidance; Healthful Living Education; Information Skills; Mathematics; Media; Music Education; Pedagogy; Science; Social Studies; Theatre Arts Education; Visual Arts Education; Writing
This is a great site to use to keep your students on task and to get their attention
 ALA Great Web Sites for Kids
http://www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm?section=greatwebsites&template=/cfapps/gws/default.cfm
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; Dance Arts Education; English Language Arts; English Language Development; English as a Second Language; Foreign Language; Healthful Living Education; Information Skills; Mathematics; Media; Music Education; Science; Social Studies; Theatre Arts Education; Visual Arts Education; Writing
Web sites for children broken down by categories:  animals, the arts, history/biography, literature & languages, reference desk, mathematics & computers, sciences, and social studies. 
 101 Things You Can Do the First Three Weeks of Class
http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/101thing.htm
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thInformation Skills; Writing
Helping students make transitions, directing students' attention, challenging students, providing support, encouraging activie learning, building community
 Teachers' Domain
Free digital media resources
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thDance Arts Education; English Language Arts; English Language Development; English as a Second Language; Healthful Living Education; Mathematics; Music Education; Pedagogy; Science; Social Studies; Theatre Arts Education; Visual Arts Education; Writing
Teachers sign up for FREE digital media resources that they can access for classroom use.
 Sheppardsoftware
Free interactive games
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Healthful Living Education; Mathematics; Science; Social Studies; Writing
Short, free games with tutorials.
   
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