ELA/Writing

Lobster Bisque, anyone? How about a nice, big piece of Tira Misu? Filled with pepperoni, of course… And did somebody say pizza. Buckle up, buster, because this disco dancing frog is no joke, and evil doesn’t stand a chance against the super...

Perhaps you might be wondering how  a certain crazy frog came to be known as Secret Agent Disco Dancer?  Well, one prickly pig is here to tell you; one Earnest T. Bacon who is  always more trouble than he’s worth. Will Fredrico...

The Scarlet Pimpernel 1982 Movie Guide Are you looking for ways to keep your students engaged while utilizing critical thinking skills while watching The Scarlet Pimpernel movie? Look no further because this movie guide has you...

State testing can be scary for students, use these cute motivational posters to boost your student's self confidence and to encourage them to do well on their tests.These can be hung around the classroom during the final push to prepare for state...

State testing can be scary for students, use these cute motivational posters to boost your student's self confidence and to encourage them to do well on their tests.These can be hung around the classroom during the final push to prepare for state...

This activity is designed to challenge your students’ preconceived notions about their cellphone and music use in the classroom and during studying. Cellphones can be a great tool for the classroom. They can also be a horrible distraction from...

This St. Patrick's Day digital escape room presents students with 5 classic brain teasers and on-line hints to help solve them. Escape rooms allow for learning at its best; the engagement and excitement of solving problems while trying to beat the clock...

This Valentines Day digital escape room presents students with 5 reading and math challenges that include word puzzles, math brain teasers, a quick Google search, and some fun limericks. Escape rooms allow for learning at its best; the engagement and...

This PowerPoint is a fun way to remind students of some of the great literature that abounds for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. It includes a six-category game board with 30 clues and answers, optional theme music on each slide, and a Final Jeopardy question...

STAAR and TEKS focused Academic Vocabulary Word WallTexas teachers, I designed this word wall to help you prepare your students for the STAAR test. The reading academic vocabulary words were taken directly from the Texas TEKS and previous STAAR tests...

STAAR and TEKS focused Academic Vocabulary Word WallTexas teachers, I designed this word wall to help you prepare your students for the STAAR test. The reading academic vocabulary words were taken directly from the Texas TEKS and previous STAAR tests...

This no-nonsense little form is a very handy way to keep students reading regularly. There are four to a page, and I print them on colored paper for students. I require students to turn in at least one weekly for a homework grade. This method has...