Smarter Balanced Prep-Opinion Essay-Should Reading and Math Be Taught in PE Class? Are you looking for additional practice for Smarter Balanced Assessments? This product supports students in integrating their learning from multiple sources to write a well-developed opinion essay! The students are taken step-by-step through the process! They begin with reading three sources on a common topic. The pages have space in the margins to write notes about their thoughts. Then, they answer constructed response questions to start forming their opinions. Finally, a set of graphic organizers walk them through setting up a strong opinion essay. Lined paper is included for them to publish their essays on! This resource meets multiple CCSS! Some standards addressed are: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.7 Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.9 Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.CCSS.ELA- LITERACY.W.5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented. This pack contains everything you need to develop critical thinking and create strong writers!

Are you looking for additional practice for Smarter Balanced Assessments? This product supports students in integrating their learning from multiple sources to write a well-developed opinion essay! The students are taken step-by-step through the process! They begin with reading three sources on a common topic. The pages have space in the margins to write notes about their thoughts. Then, they answer constructed response questions to start forming their opinions. Finally, a set of graphic organizers walk them through setting up a strong opinion essay. Lined paper is included for them to publish their essays on! This resource meets multiple CCSS! Some standards addressed are: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.7 Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.9 Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.CCSS.ELA- LITERACY.W.5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented. This pack contains everything you need to develop critical thinking and create strong writers!

Clean Desk & Messy Desk Notes These tags are easy to print and cut out for use in your classroom. They look great in black and white and color. I use these on Fridays to hold my students accountable for cleaning up their desks or for thanking them for taking care of their desks throughout the week!

Opinion Essay Bundle! This pack contains FOUR opinion essay writing sets! The sets include: -Teacher Directions -3 Non-fictions passages on a specific topic -3 Graphic Organizers to plan an essay -1 Constructed Response Sheet The topics included are: -What time should Black Friday sales start? -Should reading and writing be taught in gym class? -Should schools lengthen their calendar? -Should school lunches be healthier? These sets are sold individually but when you buy them in this set, it's like getting 4 for the price of 3!! These sets cover major CCSS for 4th and 5th grade related to writing and informational text while getting your students ready for state testing!

Plants Reading Passage Set with Coordinating Activities This set features 9 different reading passages about plants. The passages are created in a half page format to save paper when copying. There is an activity to accompany each passage with comprehension questions or drawing activities to support understanding. The passages cover key vocabulary and will give students additional exposure to the parts of plants. *********************************************************************** Copyright © 2015 Keep Calm and Teach 5th Grade All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the purchaser only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, or department is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. The graphics used in this item(s) are copyrighted and may not be used for your own commercial projects or given away to anyone else. By purchasing this file(s), you agree to the Terms of Use. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

5th Grade Comparing Decimals to the Thousandths {Math Partner Game} This file includes a spinner and a game recording sheet. The game pairs students together to battle for the largest decimal. The students use spinners to create the digits in their decimal and then they compare their two decimals. The students record each battle and the winner on their recording sheet. This provides students with low-stress practice with comparing decimals in a fun, engaging format! *********************************************************************** Copyright © 2015 Keep Calm and Teach 5th Grade All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the purchaser only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, or department is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. The graphics used in this item(s) are copyrighted and may not be used for your own commercial projects or given away to anyone else. By purchasing this file(s), you agree to the Terms of Use. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

5th Grade Exponents Practice Matching Game In this game, each student is given a card related to an exponent with a base number of 10. The numbers range from 10 to 1,000,000. The students are tasked with finding their pairs. The cards are then used to create a reference wall for students who need help with exponents. The set includes exponents using powers of ten up to 1 million. *********************************************************************** Copyright © 2015 Keep Calm and Teach 5th Grade All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the purchaser only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, or department is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. The graphics used in this item(s) are copyrighted and may not be used for your own commercial projects or given away to anyone else. By purchasing this file(s), you agree to the Terms of Use. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Classroom Management Plan This is a zip file containing my entire classroom management plan. I have included: -a complete description of how I use this system -a PDF file of the log -a Word file of the log -a Pages file of the log -a letter to families explaining the system -a consequence poster -my behavior refocus sheet This has been used successfully in my classroom and with my substitute teachers. It's quick, requires no prep, and can be implemented immediately.

Add & Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators Task Cards Do your students need help adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators? These task cards will give them extra practice! There are 28 cards with a sheet to record their answers and an answer key! Task cards are great for students because they're not intimidating and students can work at their own pace! The students just grab a card when they have time, take it to their work area, solve and then trade out for a new card. *********************************************************************** Copyright © 2015 Keep Calm and Teach 5th Grade All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the purchaser only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, or department is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. The graphics used in this item(s) are copyrighted and may not be used for your own commercial projects or given away to anyone else. By purchasing this file(s), you agree to the Terms of Use. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Add & Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators Task Cards Do your students need help adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators? These task cards will give them extra practice! There are 40 cards with a sheet to record their answers and an answer key! Task cards are great for students because they're not intimidating and students can work at their own pace! The students just grab a card when they have time, take it to their work area, solve and then trade out for a new card.

Christmas PEMDAS Presents - 5th Grade Order of Operations Practice Are you looking for some fun holiday sheets to accompany your order of operations review? These sheets are perfect! The sheets have different operations on each sheet. The problems are written inside of presents. The students can color the presents when they're done! This is a fun, low stress way to practice and review the order of operations, adding, subtracting, multiplication and division while keeping students engaged during the hectic holiday season!

Character Analysis Essay Graphic Organizer I created this product to use while writing character analysis essays in my 5th grade classroom. It could easily be used with younger students as well with additional teaching and support. This graphic organizer is to be used after students read a story and match character traits to the main events in a story. They will need explicit instruction in identifying character traits before completing this organizer. After learning about character traits, students can use this organizer to identify different character traits present in one character throughout a story. This organizer can then be used to model ways to turn their ideas into paragraphs, resulting in a complete character analysis essay. *********************************************************************** Copyright © 2015 Keep Calm and Teach 5th Grade All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the purchaser only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, or department is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. The graphics used in this item(s) are copyrighted and may not be used for your own commercial projects or given away to anyone else. By purchasing this file(s), you agree to the Terms of Use. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Converting and Simplifying Fractions - Task Cards This is a set of 40 task cards. They can be printed in color or they look great in black and white as well. The task cards cover: -Converting from an improper fraction to a mixed number -Converting from a mixed number to an improper fraction -Simplifying fractions I found that many of my students were lacking fluency in this area and I wanted to give them extra practice with it in math groups. There is an answer key and answer recording sheet included. *********************************************************************** Copyright © 2015 Keep Calm and Teach 5th Grade All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the purchaser only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, or department is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. The graphics used in this item(s) are copyrighted and may not be used for your own commercial projects or given away to anyone else. By purchasing this file(s), you agree to the Terms of Use. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Fictional Story Map Graphic Organizer This fictional story map can be used to support students in retelling any story. For younger students, you can work with a basic retell to prepare students to writing a summary. For older students, I use the top half of the box to tell what happened and the lower half to analyze characteristics of the characters during certain events. The graphic organizer follows the "Somebody, Wanted, But, So" structure, lending itself to be used with the plot of many books. I use this resource with my character analysis essays after reading a picture book where the main character changes throughout the story. *********************************************************************** Copyright © 2015 Keep Calm and Teach 5th Grade All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the purchaser only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, or department is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. The graphics used in this item(s) are copyrighted and may not be used for your own commercial projects or given away to anyone else. By purchasing this file(s), you agree to the Terms of Use. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Close Reading Bookmark This is a bookmark that I designed for my students that outlines some steps for close reading. Close reading is a huge part of the Engage NY curriculum and supporting students with this skill will greatly enhance their ability to meet CCSS. This is designed for upper elementary students and was provided to students after teaching several lessons on close reading. They now use these as a reference to support their continued use of close reading strategies. *********************************************************************** Copyright © 2015 Keep Calm and Teach 5th Grade All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the purchaser only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, or department is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. The graphics used in this item(s) are copyrighted and may not be used for your own commercial projects or given away to anyone else. By purchasing this file(s), you agree to the Terms of Use. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Holiday Decimal Review - Round Decimals, Add Decimals, Multiply Decimals Are you looking for some fun holiday sheets to accompany your decimal review? These sheets are perfect! The sheets have different decimal operations on each sheet. The problems are written inside of ornaments. The students can then decorate their ornaments when they finish! This is a fun, low stress way to practice and review decimals while keeping students engaged during the hectic holiday season!