Earth Day Write the Room. Cards and Recording sheet. 8 words to write for Earth Day: April Earth clean litter reduce reuse recycle pollution Two recording sheets - one with pictures and one without for differentiation. Recording sheet has primary lined paper (with dashed middle lines). Includes color and black and white versions. - Greg Smith

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg PowerPoint. Introduce the book by Rodrick Philbrick with this PowerPoint that gives students some background and vocabulary words to know before they read this book set during the Civil War. - Greg Smith

Students will match color words to the sheet with the correct color and trace the sentence. If you want an activity you can use over and over again:
Print color word cards out on cardstock, cut apart, and laminate for durability. 
Print out activity sheets on cardstock and laminate for durability.
Have students match the color words to the correct color activity sheet. They can place the color word in the box, and then use wet erase markers to trace the sentence. When they have completed the activity, they can erase the color sheets with wet wipes. 
Alternatively, you can print these out on regular paper and make it a cut and paste activity. 
You can have children work in groups or individually.
You can make this a whole group activity doing one color at a time, or make it a center activity with as many colors as you would like. 
Thanks and enjoy. - Greg Smith

If you are required to post your common core standards in your classroom, just print this out, laminate, and then write on and wipe off with either dry erase or wet erase markers. A colorful way to quickly and easily post your standards. - Greg Smith

Johnny Tremain Study Guide. Literature guide for the novel Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes. Chapters of the book are divided into three sections. Chapters 1 - 5, Chapters 6 - 8, and Chapters 9 - 12. Each section has an anticipation guide, an activity, a vocabulary list, and a literature circle response. 23 pages. - Greg Smith

Honor Roll Award Certificate. Simply type in the information in this Publisher award certificate, print and go. Great for the end of the year. - Greg Smith

Hope is a Ferris Wheel by Robin Herrera PowerPoint. An introductory preview of the book, with a glimpse of the plot and characters, important vocabulary, themes, and a little about the author. Discussion questions and activities. Good read! - Greg Smith

Story Elements. This story elements summary sheet can be used with any short story. Review the main story elements, such as plot, characters, setting, theme, conflict, climax, resolution, protagonist, antagonist, point of view, mood, and tone. Ten questions for ten points each makes it easy to grade. Useful as a substitute activity, a review, an open book test, a center activity, individual or group activity. - Greg Smith

Swindle by Gordan Korman PowerPoint. Preview the book Swindle by Gordan Korman and get students excited to read. Includes 16 vocabulary terms that students will need to know to better understand the book. Enjoy this freebie with sounds and animations that will engage your kids. - Greg Smith

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost. Differentiated Activities. Assignment menu and tiered activities for the poem that support differentiated instruction. Enjoy!

Coretta Scott King - Her Life Story. This PowerPoint presentation highlights the main events of the life of the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and her fight for justice and peace. A quick overview of her life and her legacy. - Greg Smith

This is a short practice test for a Language Arts standardized test. Includes 15 multiple choice practice questions to help students prepare for state tests. Thanks. Greg Smith

The Ransom of Red Chief Short Story Study. Includes story, story elements activity sheets, vocabulary, vocabulary activity sheets, and the comprehension test. INCLUDES the vocabulary and test, which are also available separately

The Ransom of Red Chief TEST - This is a 13 question multiple choice test over the short story The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry. It also includes a constructed response (short answer) question. It is a quick assessment of student comprehension.

Clasroom Rules sheet - with rules and consequences. Great for back to school. Editable for your needs. Thanks!

Students will enjoy the traditional Columbus Day poem that starts with "In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue..." illustrated with this animated PowerPoint. Afterwards, they can learn a song set to the tune of Mary Had A Little Lamb, that will help them remember what they learned. - Greg Smith

Story Map - a simple graphic organizer kids can use to map out the elements of a story. Incudes Title, Author, Main Characters, Setting, Supporting Characters, Problem, Solution. Hope you find it useful. Thanks!

Valentine's Day Word Search Puzzle. 38 lovely words hidden in this fun Valentine's Day wordsearch. Fun Valentine's Day activity! Key included.

Touching Spirit Bear By Ben Mikaelsen. Introduces the book, and discusses conflict and symbolism. Enjoy! - Greg Smith

Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle. 18 clues about Thanksgiving. Black and white ink friendly puzzle that your students will love. Includes solution. Thanks and enjoy!