FREEBIE FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH. ELEVEN Reading Comprehension Daily Reading and Writing Warm-Ups are aligned to the Common Core State Standards and help to foster the 21st Century higher order thinking skills necessary in today's world. Not your ordinary multiple-choice bell-ringers, but learning tasks designed to engage students and get them thinking. Eleven in all , these Daily Reading and Writing Warm-Ups are themed for any day of the school year and are written at reading levels from 4th through 8th grades.

These clips are intended add whimsy to your lessons, letters home, bulletin boards – anywhere. They are high resolution and .png for easy layering. These are autumn and Halloween themed. This set contains 73 brightly colored images and their black and white counter parts. They are free for your use – please credit the author if you use them online, in free or priced lessons or in any print work that is not exclusively for your classroom. Please email eac913@yahoo.com with your honest opinion of this product.

FREEBIE! This file contains two formative assessments - Circle Around and What Does it Mean to Me for Roald Dahl's "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Download and enjoy!

FREE 36-page Print-and-Go NGSS/CCSS Fiction/Non-Fiction Reader for grades 3-5. Chapter 3 File 1 The Lessons, Experiments and Activities Page 2: Comprehension Quiz Page 3: Five Minute Fluency Exercise 4.Ob.1 Page 4: Constructive Response Comprehension Quiz Page 5: The Great Panda Rescue Chapter 3 – Research Project Scientist in the Field Page 6: RI.4.1; RI.4.2; RI.9 RF.4.4; SL4.1c; SL.4.5; NGSS: 3-LS1-1, 3-LS2.1 Including 2 Non-Fiction Readings Page 13: Cloze Reading Page 14: Making Inferences in Reading RL.1 Page 15: Observations, Inferences and Conclusion RL.10 Page 16: Determining Importance RL.1 and RL.10 Page 17: The Great Panda Rescue Words, Words, Words Page 18: Central Message and Key Details Interactive Notebook Page RL.2 Page 19: Summarize the Text Template RL.2.1 Page 21: Illustrations RL.7 Page 23: Character Trait Templates RL.3 Page 24: Science Words For Analysis and Word Wall Page 25: Answers where applicable File 2 – The Great Panda Rescue Chapter 3 Interactive Reader This is Chapter 1 of “The Great Panda Rescue” Interactive Reader. This is a perfect NGCC, CCSS, STEM story with ELA and other cross-curricular activates and lessons for each chapter. Lessons include: fluency, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, science, math and more. This chapter is aligned with 3, 4 and 5 New California Standards as well. Twelve-year-old Claire wants to be a large animal vet when she grows up, but not the typical horse and cow variety. Claire wants to doctor endangered and vulnerable animals – especially giant pandas. Claire gets the thrill of her life when her class takes a field trip to the Randolph Reserve. Not only does she get to see the giant pandas – she and Julia and their group receive the special honor of viewing a set of panda cub twins – only weeks old. Just when she thinks the day can’t get better, Claire is asked to volunteer at the center for a month that summer. With summer only four weeks away, Claire acts fast. She loves her job; however, she soon discovers that Chenguang, the mother of the cubs, is being sent home to China. A great victory for the Randolph Reserve – as one of their pandas is going back to her natural habitat!

This No Prep Book Unit is a companion to “Sootface: An Ojibwa Cinderella Story” and contains pages and pages of interactive notbook pages, cross-curricular and engaging activities – all standards-aligned. This print-and-go unit contains interactive journal pages, a review of Cinderella Elements, essays, social studies assignments, quizzes and a whole lot more. Differentiated for use with the whole class. Ojibwa, Chippewa, Ojibway or Anishinabe Background Worksheet RI.1 3 Questions Along the Way RL.1 4 About Sootface: In My Opinion RL.2 and W.1 5 Theme Interactive Workbook Page RL.2 6 Character Motivation Interactive Workbook Page RL.3 7 Analyzing Fiction through Illustrations RL.7 8 Summary Interactive Notebook Pages RL.2.2 9 Story Details Interactive Notebook Pages RL.3 11 Compare and Contrast Sootface and Cinderella RL.9 12 Structure of a Story – Sootface – Plot Diagram RL2 and RL.10 13 Sootface Character Analysis RL.3 14 Correct the Errors – Grammar Practice L.1 15 Sootface: An Ojibwa Cinderella Story Assessment RL.10 16 Character Conflict in Sootface RL.3.1 and RL.7 17 Inferring Character Feelings RL.1.2 18 Cause and Effect 19 Think, Question and Analyze Critical Thinking RL.5 20 Sootface Report Card 21 Sentence Sorting Cinderella for Practice RL.2 1, 7, 4, 5, 3, 6, 2 22 From Sentence Sorting to Guided Essay Writing W.2 23 Sootface Sentence Sorting L 26 Lights, Camera, Sootface 30 Rubric for All Constructed Response Questions 31 Answers and Resources 33 Thank you for looking, Elizabeth Chapin-PInotti #ChapinPinotti

Novel Included. This is a novel study and a cross-curricular NO PREP unit with STEM, ELA, and math assignments included. It is an original novel that can be printed in packets for students. Common Core State Standards aligned for the 3rd and 4th grades. 164 pages Janie has trouble sleeping one winter night. When she gets up to roam the house, a mysterious light, from across the street, catches her eye. She quickly goes outside to explore. The light is radiating from a tiny violet. The smell of the flower is scrumptious. Janie bends to get a better whiff and tumbles down its stem – falling, falling, falling – finally to land in a thump in the Kingdom of Fluberbia – where she meets the Princesses Claire and Julia and the adventure begins. The three embark on a quest to solve the riddles of the Crown of Goodness – to rescue the princesses’ parents and save Fluberbia from the evil Empress Ephora. The fearless friends trick Ogres, battle Cinderbeasts brave the Enchanted Forest and prove that the power of friendship can conquer all! Introduction 5 Vocabulary for 21st Century Teachers 6 Before You Begin: Plot Overview, Theme, Main Characters, Teaching Fluberbia 7 Chapter 1: The Magic Flower 9 Performance Task 1: ELA 11 STEM Tie-In Plant Growth Rate 16 Quick Write Comprehension 23 Constructed Response Comprehension Questions 24 Chapter 2: Down to Fluberbia 25 Janie and Princess Julia: CCSS RL 3.3 29 Constructed Response Comprehension Questions 30 Differentiation Advanced Learning: Making Inferences 31 Storyboard Your Narrative 33 Math Performance Tasks 2 and 3 34 Chapter 3: The Only Way Home – Close Read: Conflict in Literature 37 Chapter 4: The Violet Path 38 Comprehension Questions for Critical Thinking: “The Violet Path” 41 The Violet Path Grammar Corrections 42 Dictionary Skills 43 Math Performance Task 4 44 Chapter 5: The Princess Claire 46 Fluberbian Food 50 Comprehension Questions for Critical Thinking: “The Princess Claire” 51 Chapter 6: Miloph 52 Comprehension Questions for Critical Thinking: “Miloph” 60 Miloph Sentence Strips 61 Socratic Seminar: Teacher Pages and Student Templates 62 Chapter 7: The Journey Begins 65 Fluberbia, So Far…In My Opinion 66 Summary: Four Panel in Pictures 67 Comprehension Questions for Critical Thinking 68 Chapter 8: Flash: Close Reading 69 Write a Summary of Chapter 8 75 Chapter 9: The Stranger 76 Chapter Summary – Fluberbia – Characters, Setting, Plot Problem, Plot Solution 80 And so much more!!!

FREEBIE - WINTER OLYMPIC THEMEDPrint-and-Go Readers - a series of engaging English Language Arts and social studies lessons that allows students to incorporate high interest topics with essential ELA, math and social studies themes and standards while learning about the Winter Olympics. Perfect for centers, early finishers, homework, whole class CCSS work, SPaG and more. High Interest Content! This 34-page Olympic themed unit contains tons activities that include: fluency practice, comprehension, word play, informational text , grammar, word study and more. Perfect for whole class, groups, pairs, intervention, centers and more. Use with the entire Print-n-Go series for a comprehensive fourt/fifth grade program. Works for summer school as well. Super for advanced fourth and to reinforce sixth grade skills as well. • 34- pages in color and also included • Great for students learning English • Great for early finishers • Work in pairs for intervention Students practice reading, writing, grammar, critical thinking and 21st century skills • Access their creativity • Learn new words • Learn about new places

The non-fiction readings and primary source Document Pamphlet series: Discovering America is designed to help students read for information and think critically while forming their own ideas. Students and adults alike will discover history by looking at artifacts constructed by the people who shaped the United States of America. Perfect for any classroom, from Fifth Grade to college, this series engages students and prompts them to think for themselves, question, reflect and gain a deeper understanding of history. In this edition, students discover the prolific Patrick Henry – who some historians credit as firing the first figurative shot of the Revolution in his fiery “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech. Read select letters written by Henry, engage in his oratory, learn about his life and decide for yourself the impetus behind a man called one of the greatest Patriots in the history of America.

FREEBIE! Each student will be a scientist and create a unique scent through a science experiment. They will label, brand and market their product! Great for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day or anytime. Students wil work through: Next Generation Science Standards •PK – grade 3 students •K-LS1, 1-LS1, 2-LS1, 3-LS1, 2-PS1 •Grade 4 – 6 students •4-LS1, 5-PSI, 5-LS1 •MS-PS1, MS-LS1 •Middle school students •MS-PS1, MS-LS1 •High school students •HS-PS1, HS-LS1 PS1- Structure and properties of matter: LS1-Structure and Function and CCSS in this differentiated science and marketing project on how to make their own perfume.

Print-and-Go Readers – Grades 5-8 – is a series of English Language Arts lessons that allows students to incorporate engaging and essential ELA themes and standards while learning about fun places to visit. Perfect for centers, early finishers, ESL, intervention, whole class, SPaG and more. High interest, engaging content. Disneyland Resort Pirates, Pirates, Pirates– contains 14 print and go pages of activities that include: fluency practice, comprehension, word play, informational text, grammar, study and more. Perfect for whole class, groups, pairs, intervention, centers and more. Use with the entire Journey series for a comprehensive fifth grade program. Works for summer school as well. • Fourteen pages in color and also in black and white for printing ease • Great for students learning English • Great for early finishers • Work in pairs for intervention Students practice reading, writing, grammar, critical thinking and 21st century skills • Access their creativity • Learn new words • Learn about new places Table of Contents 2. Fluency 3. Comprehension Assessment 4. Grammar: Contraction Practice and Adjective and Alliteration Practice 5. Pronouns 6. Words, Words, Words 7 and 8. Vocabulary practice 9. Figurative Language: Metaphors 10. Grammar: Proof reading practice 11. Sentences and Personification 12 -13. Sentence Writing Practice 14. Answers

Freebie! Book Unit and link for free “The Halloween Without Pumpkins.” Common Core State Standards aligned - complete with interactive notebook pages - perfect for grades 2-3. Includes standards printables and interactive workbook pages for 2.RL.1 through 2.RL.7 and 3.RL.1 through RL.7. The e-reader a link to both a PowerPoint of the book to project and popcorn read as well as a passed youtube book - also on teachertube. About the story: The Halloween Without Pumpkins is about: Elmer and Emily are friendly monsters who live in a shed in the middle of Farmer Fred’s pumpkin patch. The only time of the year they venture out during the day, is Halloween - they are monsters after all. With monsters perfectly proper as Halloween costumes - the two love to run around the patch helping families select their perfect decorations for the holiday - only it is almost October and there are no pumpkins as far as the eye can see. It’s up to these two lovable monsters to save Halloween and prove that sharing and physical differences are the best way to approach life.

Ebook 1: Table of Contents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer page 6 About the Author page 189 Some Speeches by Twain 191 From Twains “How to Tell a Story and Others page 197 Ebook 2 Tom Sawyer Chapters 1 and 2 for Test Prep – Template-based. The first three chapters, non-fiction reading that helps stimulate higher order thinking and critical 21st Century skills.. Chapter 1 page 4 Second Read Assignment page 10 Chapter One Questions for Critical Thinking page 11 Comprehension Quiz – Multiple Choice page 12 Tom the Adventurer Assignment page 13 Support Your Assertions Literature Analysis Assignment page 14 Character Traits and Motives page 15 Activity: Socratic Discussion/Seminar page 16 Vocabulary For Chapter 1 page 19 Picture It Comprehension Quiz for CCSS and ELD page 20 Chapter 2 page 21 Questions for Critical Thinking page 25 Chapter 2 Vocabulary page 26 Comprehension Quiz – Multiple Choice page 26 Active Reading Assignment: Making Inferences page 28 Chapter 3 page 28 Chapter Three: Questions for Critical Thinking page 33 Critical Opinion Essay Template – Cite Evidence and Supporting Detail page 32 Socratic Seminar page 35 Comprehension Quiz Multiple Choice page 36 Character Conflicts Assignment page 38 Point of View Assignment page 39 Comprehension Check Assignment 40 About the Author Essay page 51 Mark Twain’s First Appearance Speech Interactive Assignment From: How to Tell a Story and Others by Mark Twain Please follow me on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/epinotti/boards/

This is a free ebook download for as many devices as you like Nathaniel Hawthorne's masterpiece, The Scarlet Letter, was originally published in 1850 and is an American Classic. Herein lies the unabridged tale, set in Puritan New England, of Hester Prynne who conceived a child in an adulterous affair and must wear a scarlet A upon her breast. Hawthorne’s tales weave moral messages through complex and psychologically dark romance. His work is part of the Romantic Movement and The Scarlet Letter has been hailed as the first and most important novel in the Romantic Movement in America. Contains: 1. The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne 2. Nathaniel Hawthorne Transcendental Themes in The Scarlet Letter? You Decide 3. Transcendentalism in New England: A History by Octavius Brooks Frothingham 4. Essays Before a Sonata by Charles Ives: New York, The Knickerboker Press, 1920

This is a HUGE original Unit based on my book -- Cinderella Christmas. This packet contains -- Cinderella Christmas ebook, Cinderella Christmas PowerPoint, over 30 print-and-go activities, Cinderella Elements PowerPoint, Cinderella Christmas Plot Diagram PowerPoint with student sheet, From Sentence Sorting to Essay Writing PowerPoint and student template, teaching Cinderella Powerpoint and a whole lot more! The story is timeless -- but with a modern twist: A Christmasy twist to the timeless tale of Cinderella. Travel with Princess Charity to the North Pole and enjoy the elements of Cinderella in a whole new, modern, light! Happy Holidays For Free From Me!

These are 14-print-and-go Earth Day Themed Task Cards. They are engaging and aligned with the Common Core State Standards in ELA. This resource contains 3-mini posters and 14-Task Cards - **Silly Sentence, Parts-of-Speech and Combining Sentences. **

n 1816 Mary Godwin (Shelley) and poet-philosopher Percy Shelley traveled to Geneva, Switzerland to spend the summer with their friend Lord Byron. They whiled away their time on the waterfront boating, writing and talking late into many summer nights. This was the summer in which Frankenstein was conceived. Research suggests that Mary, Percy, Lord Byron and Byron’s guest, physician and writer, John Polidori, decided, at the suggestion of Lord Byron, to have a competition to see who could write the best supernatural story. It seems the summer was rainy and the group spent many hours amusing themselves reading German ghost stories and were thusly inspired. Shortly thereafter Mary Godwin had a waking dream and Frankenstein was born. Mary was 19-years-old. Also, born of the same competition was the most famous of John Polidori's works: The Vampyre. This story was originally credited to Lord Byron; however, both he and Polidori attested it was indeed conceived and written by Polidori. Contained within this publication: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, John Polidori’s The Vampyre plus an excerpt from The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley by Julian Marshall and an excerpt from the Selected English Letters (XV-XIX) arranged by M. Duckitt and H. Wragg (1913). Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein John Polidori’s The Vampyre Plus an excerpt from: The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley by Julian Marshall and Excerpt from: Selected English Letters (XV-XIX Centuries) Arranged by M. DUCKITT & H. WRAGG 1913 Table of Contents Frankenstein page 5 Original Manuscript Page from Frankenstein 1816 The Letters and Life of Mary Wollstoncraft Shelley Chapters 1,2 and 3 Selected English Letters for Primary Source Analysis

This is a 26-page turnkey, print and go unit for early finishers, literacy centers or whole class instruction. It is differentiated and color coded. Students will practice CCSS for Informational Text and: NGSS 4.4 and 5.5

This is a free ebook download for as many devices as you like. Edith Wharton's tale set in working class New England, of a loveless marriage, a horrible accident and a love that can never be. Told through the eyes of a visitor, Ethan Frome's life comes to light in a tormented bleak reality that mirror's the novel's setting. Also included, for literacy across the curriculum and Common Core State Standards analysis are source documents that provide insight into Wharton's life, as well as poetry that is a sharp contract to the dismal overtones of Ethan Frome. This poetry highlights the dedicated and charitable spirit that Wharton espoused and provides a window into her political views and life outside of America. Table of Contents Introduction page 5 Ethan Frome page 7 Primary Source Document Letters page 88 From the 1922 Anthology Poems of American Patriotism Chosen by Brander Matthews page 90

Common Core State Standards Form Fillable Edition This edition contains is a pdf ebook with form fillable pages. Download on student devices and have student fill in the section work pages. Work pages align with the CCSS and the New California State Standards. Students are able to type right on their notebook, reader, ipad or computer and shoot the work right to the teacher. Or you may print the sections and work in packets. Summary: Under the lilacs is a wonderful story about a lost boy and his dog. Ben is a discouraged and weary runaway boy. Separated from his father and mistreated by the circus he lives with he has run away with his dog Sancho. He meets Babs and Betty Moss at a dolls' tea party in which they discover the clever show dog Sancho foraging for his master. The Moss family takes Ben into their home. Soon after Celia and her invalid brother Thornton Arrive at the Home “Under the Lilacs” and Ben is hired to help take care of Thornton. Ben, who is honest and true, gradually endears himself to the two families. Follow the adventures and trials of all the children in the story and enjoy watching as they learn lessons about life. Contact: elizabethpinotti@gmail.com Follow me on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/epinotti/boards/ My TN Store: https://www.teachersnotebook.com/shop/eac913 My Shop www.tes.com: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/elizabethpinotti

Before she wrote what was to become a classic of all ages, Little Women, Louisa May Alcott worked as a volunteer nurse in an army hospital during the Civil War. Written during the winter of 1862–63, her active and heartfelt accounts appeared in the newspaper Commonwealth where the friends and families of soldiers read them as a way to get a glimpse of the horrible realities of battlefield medicine. LMA’s Hospital Sketches also provides a window into some of the early roles of women in the military. Writing under a pseudonym, Alcott recounted the vagaries of her two-day journey from her home in Concord, Massachusetts, to Washington, D.C. These chronicles provide a raw and truthful perspective look into an overlooked aspect of the Civil War. This edition contains form-fillable pdf document. Students can answer questions directly on their computer, phone, laptop or tablet and send the answers directly to you. Or you may print out the pdf and use it for packets.