Tag Archives: Freebie
Attacking the Common Core Standards: Informational Texts-Part One
TweetShareThe Common Core State Standards are quickly becoming a reality for the vast majority of the country. Many teachers in the U.S. are being faced with the task of aligning teaching materials to the Common Core Standards beginning in the 2012-2013 school year, and while many teachers are just trying to make it through the end of [...]
Maniac Magee Part One Test FREEBIE
TweetShareDo you teach Maniac Magee? How about a freebie? This test for Part One of Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli is a brief test of recall. It includes 12 true/false statements and three short response questions with answer key. Simply click the link below to download! [wpfilebase tag=fileurl path='Maniac Magee Part One Section Test.pdf' linktext='Maniac [...]
Using Appropriate Tone in Writing #engchat
TweetShareOne of the most difficult literary devices to recognize as well as convey is tone. Helping students to identify tone in literature can be daunting, and helping students create the appropriate tone in their own original writing can also be a chore. The following are some tips to help students grasp the concept of tone. [...]
Bridge to Terabithia FREE Quiz for Chapters 1-2
TweetShareHow about a freebie? Today’s freebie is a Quiz for Chapters 1-2 from Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson! This is a simple quiz with 6 short response questions and answer key. Can also be used to check comprehension, as discussion questions, for final test review, or as part of a final test! Simply click [...]
Teaching Verbal, Situational, and Dramatic Irony
TweetShare Now, isn’t THIS ironic? (For more notes and posters on irony, check out my Pinterest Board) According to the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, irony is a literary device that should be addressed in both 8th and 11th grades. To help you tackle teaching this complex skill of recognizing irony and the [...]
Thanksgiving “Gratitude” Haikus
TweetShareThis FREE Thanksgiving Haiku writing activity not only introduces the idea of Haikus, but also allows students to create amazing poetry about themselves! Students are asked to create 3 different haikus “I am thankful,” I am grateful,” “I appreciate.” While these are synonymous, students are prompted to choose three different themes to explore. This product [...]
Animal Farm Chapters 1-2 Quiz FREEBIE!
TweetShareHere’s a great FREE Quiz for Chapters 1-2 of Animal Farm. Simply click and instantly download! Enjoy! *This FREE product is from our Animal Farm Common Core Standards-Based Literature Guide. Thanks for stopping by! TweetShare
Celebrate our freedom to read!
TweetShareI just had to tell you about two fabulous finds to celebrate Banned Books Week this week! First, check out these Banned Books Bracelets by Carolyn Forsman! I think these are fabulous and would make a great gift for yourself or a friend–or both! $24 or 2 for $40! The next fabulous find is FREE! [...]
Over 30 Fabulous New Freebies Just Added!
TweetShareYou wanted them–we’ve added them! More than 30 FREEBIES just added! To view and instantly download these new freebies, simply CLICK HERE! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think, and remember to follow us, as we are adding more FREE resources all the time! Here is just a mere [...]
