ELA/Writing

This resource can be used with any elementary classroom, including special needs classes. We have included seven different games with detailed instructions on how to play, plus rules pages to post for the games that need them. Some games work best as...

Texas teachers, this is a set of reading academic vocabulary flashcards. The vocabulary words are from the Texas TEKS and previous STAAR tests. The words have been broken down into 7 categories (vocabulary, comprehension, fiction, nonfiction,...

Texas teachers, this is a set of reading academic vocabulary flashcards. The vocabulary words are from the Texas TEKS and previous STAAR tests. The words have been broken down into 7 categories (vocabulary, comprehension, fiction, nonfiction,...

STAAR Matching Test Prep Game This game was created as a test prep for students to review their reading academic vocabulary before taking the STAAR test. These words came directly from the TEKS and previous STAAR tests. The vocabulary words have been...

STAAR Matching Test Prep Game This game was created as a test prep for students to review their reading academic vocabulary before taking the STAAR test. These words came directly from the TEKS and previous STAAR tests. The vocabulary words have been...

SECRET AGENT DISCO DANCER has a super-sized problem. He forgot to give Santa his wish list, and faces the real possibility that his kids might not get any Christmas presents when the joyous day rolls around. SANTA CLAUS is nowhere to be found, and there...

The name's Gus, and I have a super-sized problem. There's this crazy frog, you see, living in my bathroom. I can't seem to get rid of him. A golf superstar, celebrity chef and professional boxer are just a few of the things that he claims to be. One...

This unit provides tons of information and four activities on these American folklore legends: Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and Johnny Appleseed.  Students discover the legends of these characters as well as some historical background...

Quizás te estés preguntando cómo cierta rana llegó a ser conocida como el Agente Secreto Disco Dancer. Bueno, un cerdo susceptible está aquí para contártelo; un tal Ernesto T. Panceta que siempre trae...

Studies show figurative language comes naturally to youngsters and helps them understand more complex concepts. Just cut and go with this 2 6card set. Match the metaphor, meaning, and/or illustration. Table of...

Figurative Language - Similes. Studies show figurative language comes naturally to youngsters and helps them understand more complex concepts. Just cut and go with this 26card set. Match the simile, meaning, and/or illustration...

This is a fun activity that will get the brain in gear as it promotes critical thinking and forces you to get outside the box.  Get the creative juices flowing by challenging students further by having them create their own Word...