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Sub Day Sleuths

An engaging third-grade substitute teacher lesson pack featuring an informational text evidence investigation and a word-problem-free math logic puzzle.

KSKathleen Suther

Sub Day Sleuths

An engaging third-grade substitute teacher lesson pack featuring an informational text evidence investigation and a word-problem-free math logic puzzle.

KSKathleen Suther

Mantis Shrimp Strike Evidence Worksheet

Ocean Science Dossier

Mantis Shrimp Strike

Name:

Date: Period:

Mission: Read the informational dossier below. Stop after each paragraph to highlight key facts. Then find 3 pieces of evidence to prove the author's central claim!

¶ 1 Deep on warm ocean coral reefs lives one of the most astonishing hunters on Earth: the peacock mantis shrimp. Although this sea creature is only about six inches long, it looks like a swimming rainbow covered in neon green, electric blue, and fiery orange plates. However, marine scientists do not study the mantis shrimp for its beauty. They study it because it possesses the fastest and most dangerous punch in the entire animal kingdom.

¶ 2 The mantis shrimp strikes using two spring-loaded front clubs. When it spots a crab or hard clam, it unleashes a punch that moves at 50 miles per hour—faster than a speeding bullet! The punch lands with 1,500 newtons of force. This blow is so powerful that it creates tiny shockwaves of light and heat in the water called cavitation bubbles. Even if the club narrowly misses its prey, the shockwave alone knocks out the crab instantly.

¶ 3 Because its punch is so explosive, public aquariums cannot keep a large mantis shrimp inside standard glass tanks. The creature can literally crack heavy glass walls with a single blow! Instead, aquarium biologists must build special thick plastic enclosures. Engineers are now studying the unique layered structure of the mantis shrimp's clubs to design lighter, shatterproof body armor for human firefighters and aerospace pilots.

¶ 4 In addition to super strength, the mantis shrimp has the most complex eyes known to science. Humans have three color-detecting receptors (red, green, and blue). A mantis shrimp has sixteen color receptors! Each eye rotates independently in every direction. They can detect ultraviolet light, polarized sunlight, and hidden camouflaged predators that no other creature on the reef can spot.

Text Evidence Search

Prove the Author's Central Claim

Author's Claim:

"The mantis shrimp is built with extreme superpowers that make it one of the ocean's most formidable creatures."

Evidence 1 (From ¶ 2)

How fast or strong is its punch?

Evidence 2 (From ¶ 3)

What can it do to glass tanks?

Evidence 3 (From ¶ 4)

What makes its eyes so rare?

MANTIS SHRIMP STRIKE // SIDE A Turn Over For Page 2 Questions →

Side B

Comprehension & Analysis Check

Ocean Biology Unit

Part 1: Context Clues Vocabulary

1. In paragraph 1, the passage states the shrimp possesses the fastest punch. What does possesses mean?

A Owns or has B Fosters or buys C Loses or drops D Fears or hides

2. In paragraph 3, the clubs are described as shatterproof. What does the suffix -proof mean in this word?

A Easy to break into tiny pieces B Protected against breaking C Made of soft ocean seaweed D Shaped like a round circle

Part 2: Fact or Fiction? (Circle FACT or FICTION)

A. The mantis shrimp can crack glass aquarium tanks with its strike.

FACT FICTION

B. Mantis shrimp eyes have fewer color receptors than human eyes.

FACT FICTION

C. Human engineers are studying the shrimp's club to design body armor.

FACT FICTION

Part 3: Written Explanation (Use Complete Sentences)

Explain why the cavitation bubbles formed during the strike are dangerous to prey even if the punch doesn't touch the crab directly:

Creature Lab Sketch Studio (Early Finisher) Draw & Label 2 Super-Features

Draw the peacock mantis shrimp in its coral reef burrow. Label its spring-loaded clubs and its independently moving eyes.

MANTIS SHRIMP STRIKE // SIDE B Turn In To Teacher When Finished!

Cyber Arcade Quest Math Worksheet

Pixel Palace Arcade Math Challenge Level 1

Cyber Arcade Quest

Gamer Tag / Name:

Date: Station:

Arcade Mission: Solve all 6 arcade challenge problems below. Show your work clearly inside each answer box!

6 Missions

Game 1 • Points Addition

Maya scored 348 points on Space Blaster and 237 points on Asteroid Run. How many total points did Maya score?

Answer: points

Game 2 • Tickets Subtraction

Leo needs 500 tickets to win the grand gaming headset. He currently has 284 tickets. How many more tickets does Leo need?

Answer: tickets

Game 3 • Squads Multiplication

The Pixel Kart esports tournament has 4 racing teams. Each team has exactly 6 players. How many total players are in the tournament?

Answer: players

Game 4 • Tokens Division

Sam won 36 glowing game tokens. He shares them equally among his 4 friends. How many tokens does each friend receive?

Answer: tokens

Game 5 • Prizes Multiplication

At the prize counter, sour candy packs cost 8 tickets each. Jackson buys 5 candy packs. How many tickets does Jackson spend?

Answer: tickets

Game 6 • Claw Crane Subtraction

The arcade claw crane machine started with 72 plush toys. By the end of the day, kids had won 29 plush toys. How many toys remain?

Answer: toys

CYBER ARCADE QUEST // SIDE A Turn Over For Pixel Puzzles & Cipher →

Side B

Pixel Power Lab & Math Cipher

Bonus Stage

Stage 1: Pixel Item Symbol Algebra Find the value of each arcade item

🕹️ + 🕹️ = 16

🕹️ =

💾 × 🕹️ = 32

💾 =

🪙 + 💾 = 14

🪙 =

🪙 + 🕹️ = ?

Value =

Stage 2: Power-Up Multiples Maze (Count by 4s) Start at 4 → End at 48

Shade the pathway of numbers that skip-count by 4s from START to the HIGH SCORE crown!

START (4)

8

12

15

22

30

7

9

16

Sub Sleuth Teacher Guide

Guest Teacher Guide Grade 3 • ELA Scaffolding & Key

Reading Packet: 40–45 Mins

Sub Cheat Sheet: Clever Crows

Quick-glance answers, coaching scripts, and scaffolds for students who need extra support.

Teacher Reference Only

Recommended Lesson Flow (40–45 Min Total)

1. Read (10m) Choral or partner read aloud together.

2. Claim Check (5m) Clarify claim vs. regular facts.

3. Evidence (15m) Locate and write Paragraph 2 & 3 details.

4. Side B (15m) Independent comprehension check.

Quick Answer Key (At A Glance)

All Solutions

Page 1: Evidence Hunt

Evidence #1 (Par. 2): Accept either:

Crows snap twigs, strip leaves, and hook juicy beetles from deep tree bark.
In labs, crows bend straight wires into hooks to pull buckets of food from tubes.

Evidence #2 (Par. 3):

Crows drop hard walnuts onto city crosswalks for cars to smash, then wait for the walk light to safely collect them.

Page 2: Side B Activities

1. Resourceful: B (Skilled at finding quick, smart solutions)

2. Tough situation: A (dilemma)

3. Wait for crosswalk: B (Cars have stopped, safe to eat)

4. Memory proof: B (Recognized masks years later)

5. Written response: Accept any mention of making/bending a tool (stick, wire hook) or dropping pebbles/objects to raise food.

Part 3 True/False: 1 = TRUE, 2 = FALSE

Interventions for Students Who Struggle (Step-by-Step Coaching)

Struggle: "I don't know what a 'claim' is or how it is different from a fact." Say This

"A claim is the author's big main idea that they want to convince you is true. Think of yourself as a lawyer in a courtroom! The author says crows are super smart. Your job is to find the exact clues in the text that prove the author is telling the truth."

Struggle: "I can't write in full sentences / I get overwhelmed by writing." Sentence Stems

Write these on the whiteboard for struggling writers to copy and complete:
• Evidence #1: "In paragraph 2, the text states that crows make tools by..."
• Evidence #2:

Mission Control Dashboard Activity Sheet

Flight Readiness Self-Regulation System

Mission Control Dashboard

Commander:

Date: Station:

Flight Commander Briefing: Just like a spacecraft, your body and brain operate with different power levels. Skilled commanders monitor their dashboard sensors to prevent system overheats!

The 4 Flight System Statuses

Optimal

Calm, focused, ready to work, steady engine.

Cruise Mode

Low Power

Tired, drained, sad, slow thrusters, yawning.

Recharge Mode

Sensor Alert

Frustrated, jittery, anxious, buzzing friction.

Caution Mode

Overheat

Explosive anger, yelling, slam desk, out of control.

Lockdown Mode

Telemetry Radar: Classify the System Status Write G (Green), B (Blue), Y (Yellow), or R (Red)

1. You got 8 hours of sleep and understand the lesson.

2. A classmate snatches your pencil and laughs.

3. You stayed up till 2 AM and cannot keep your eyes open.

4. You are screaming and kick your chair across the floor.

5. You feel your heart beat fast before a tough pop quiz.

6. You are having lunch quietly with two good friends.

Personal Telemetry Check (Self-Assessment) Current Sensor

Circle your current system status right now and describe what your physical body sensors feel (e.g., tight chest, calm breathing, heavy eyes):

My Status: 🟢 GREEN 🔵 BLUE 🟡 YELLOW 🔴 RED

MISSION CONTROL DASHBOARD // SIDE A Turn Over For Emergency Reboot Protocol →

Side B

Emergency Reboot Protocol

Flight De-escalation Strategy

The 3-Step Thruster Reboot Drill

1 Thruster Pause

Take 3 deep box-breaths (inhale 4 sec, hold 4, exhale 4). Freeze hands and jaw.

2 Scan the Light

Name the alarm: "My sensor is Yellow because someone cut in line."

3 Steer to Safe Orbit

Choose a calm action: ask teacher, get water, or take 2 min in cool-down zone.

Flight Path Resets: Rewrite the Response

Scenario 1: Group Project Disagreement Red Path: Yelling "I'm not doing any work!"

Write a calm, Green Orbit response to solve this disagreement respectfully:

Mars Rover Rescue Worksheet

Mission Control Mars Sector 7 Alpha

Mars Rover Rescue

Pilot Name:

Mission Date: Callsign:

Priority Alert: Research Rover Curiosity-9 has sent an emergency distress beacon from the crimson sands of Ares Valley. Solar battery levels are at 12%. You are the rescue rover pilot. Prepare your gear, choose your route, and execute the recovery mission!

1 Stage 1: Equip Your Rescue Rover (Select Any 2 Tools) Check 2 Boxes

Thermal Cutter (Melt ice & rock) Titanium Winch (Tow heavy rovers) Seismic Radar (Scan deep sinkholes) Auxiliary Battery (Charge dead engines) Survey Drone (Scout ahead 5 miles) Sand Tracks (Climb steep dunes)

Explain why you chose one of your tools for this rescue:

2 Stage 2: Choose Your Path Across the Red Planet Check 1 Route

Route A: Meteor Crater Ridge

Shorter route, but steep rocky drops and sharp iron meteor boulders.

Route B: Great Dust Dune Flat

Smoother terrain, but sudden red dust winds reduce solar panel output.

Write 1 sentence explaining why this route is safer for your team:

3 Stage 3: Basecamp Transmission Log Audio Frequency 142.9 MHz

Write your urgent radio message to Mars Base Alpha before driving out:

"Mars Base Alpha, this is Rescue Pilot .

We have departed basecamp. Our rescue plan is to

so that we can reach Curiosity-9 before ."

MARS ROVER RESCUE // MISSION DISPATCH Turn Over For Emergency Twist & Final Report →

Side B

Mission Debrief & Recovery Log

Tactical Action Report

Stage 4: Emergency Hazard! (Red Dune Collapse) Action Required

As you pull alongside Curiosity-9, the sandy ridge shifts! Your left wheels sink into a loose dust pit. How do you free your rover without losing the payload?

5 Stage 5: Unlock Curiosity-9's Navigation Core Security Cipher

CLUE: The 3-digit core unlock code follows this pattern:

1st digit = 2 × 3 | 2nd digit = 15 ÷ 3 | 3rd digit = 9 - 7

UNLOCK CODE:

6 Stage 6: Official Mission Debrief Report Use Transition Words

Write a complete 4-sentence summary of your mission. Begin each sentence with the given transition word:

First,

Next,

Then,

Finally,

Agent Mission Teacher Guide

Sub Cheat Sheet Reluctant Writer Scaffolding

Agent Mission Teacher Guide

Target Time: 45–50 Min

Page 1 of 2 // Launch & Front Page

Substitute Golden Rule for Reluctant Writers

Never say the words "essay", "paragraph", or "writing assignment." Present this activity as an undercover stealth simulation where each section is an unlocked video game quest. Students who usually freeze at blank lines will thrive because every prompt is bite-sized.

1 Phase 1: The Mission Launch (First 5 Minutes)

Hook & Buy-In

Say Aloud to the Class:

"Class, listen up! Today we have an emergency top-secret operation from Headquarters. A priceless golden computer chip was stolen, and regular police can't reach it. Headquarters is hiring undercover agents in this room right now. First task: write your name, today's date, and pick your secret Agent Codename. You have 60 seconds. Go!"

Codename Ideas for Stuck Kids: Shadow Wolf, Viper 9, Agent Neon, Ghost Falcon, Cipher, Iron Claw.

Why This Works: Writing a cool codename breaks pencil resistance in under 30 seconds.

2 Phase 2: Guiding Page 1 (Step by Step)

Loadout & Route

Step 1: Spy Gear Loadout (5 Mins) 2 Checkboxes + 1 Sentence

Say: "You can only carry two tools into the building. Check two boxes. Then finish the sentence at the bottom telling HQ why your favorite tool will keep you safe."

Scaffold for Stalled Students: Ask: "Are you climbing walls or cutting glass?" Tell them to write just that action into the blank line.

Step 2: Choose Your Route (5 Mins) Choice A or B + 2 Short Lines

Say: "Are you dropping in through the roof skylight or crawling through the muddy water pipe? Pick Path A or Path B. Then use the starters 'First, I...' and 'Next, I sneak past the...' to tell me how you slip inside."

Step 3: Radio Dispatch (5 Mins) Fill-In Radio Message

Say: "Shhh! You are in the safe room! Whisper to HQ. Use the Word Bank at the bottom if you need ideas for what you see inside the vault."

TEACHER FACILITATION GUIDE // PAGE 01 Turn Over For Page 2 Scripts & Riddle Key →

High Energy Phase Steps 4 to 7

Field Execution & Solutions

Escape & Report

Page 2 of 2 // Full Answers

3 Phase 3: The Alarm & Door Password (10 Mins)

Detective Crime Lab Vocabulary Worksheet

Case File Dossier Forensic Science Unit

Detective Crime Lab

Detective Name:

Date: Badge #:

Detective Briefing: Master these 8 key forensic vocabulary terms to crack tough mystery cases and analyze crime scene clues!

8 Clue Words

1. EVIDENCE

Facts, objects, or signs that prove what really happened.

2. WITNESS

A person who saw or heard something happen with their own senses.

3. SUSPECT

A person whom detectives believe may have committed the mystery.

4. ALIBI

Proof that a person was in another place when an event occurred.

5. MOTIVE

The secret reason why someone did an action (money, revenge, fear).

6. INSPECT

To look at something very closely and carefully using tools.

7. CLUE

A piece of information or tiny footprint that guides your search.

8. SOLVE

To find the correct answer or solution to a confusing problem.

Detective Letter Search Find 8 Words

EVIDENCEXW ASUSPECTQI MOTIVEJKLT BCLUERSTUN INSPECTYZE ALIBIPQRSS SOLVEWMNOS RTUVWXYZAB CDEFGHIJKL MNOPQRSTUV

Case Sentences Fill in the blank

1. The muddy shoe prints were vital left behind.

2. An eyewitness said she saw the run down the alley.

3. The camera receipt gave the cook a solid during the event.

4. Use your magnifying glass to the tiny fibers.

Bank: EVIDENCE • SUSPECT • ALIBI • INSPECT

DETECTIVE CRIME LAB // SIDE A Turn Over For Case Matching & Lab Blueprint →

Side B

Case Matching & Forensic Blueprint

Field Detective Test

Stage 1: Match the Crime Case Scenario Write the letter in the circle

Scenario A

Officer Jordan found a gold watch under the museum desk.

CLUE

Scenario B

The librarian was at a doctor appointment at 3:00 PM with a receipt.

ALIBI

Scenario C

The thief took the antique painting because he owed money on his house.

MOTIVE

Scenario D

The security guard saw a person in a red coat running across the courtyard.

WITNESS

Stage 2: Scrambled Evidence Anagrams Unscramble the mystery letters

Daily Attendance Tracking Sheet

Special Education E. Suther // 7th Grade

Daily Attendance Sheet

Date:

M T W TH F

Writing • 7:50 – 8:05 AM 7 Students

Student Name

Days / Service

Status

Notes / Time In

William Rubio

Daily (5x15)

PA

Eli Story

Daily (5x15)

PA

Jasen Lester

Mon–Wed (3x15)

PA

Nyomi Thompson

Mon–Wed (3x10)

PA

Khamani West

Mon–Wed (3x15)

PA

Jovan Pedraza

Mon–Wed (3x15)

PA

Anna Jones

Mon–Wed (3x15)

PA

6th Grade Inclusion Math • Mon–Wed • 8:10 – 8:30 AM 1 Student

Eulaila Baltazar

Mon–Wed (3x20)

PA

PLANNING PERIOD: 8:30 – 9:29 AM (59 Mins) No Scheduled Students

Inclusion Social Emotional • 9:33 – 9:59 AM • Chalmers Room 204 2 Students

Jerrimiah Smith

Daily (5x20)

PA

Gabrielle Dates

Reading Incl (5x20)

PA

Reading / Writing • 10:00 – 10:39 AM 8 Students

Ayden Douglas

Daily Reading (5x30)

PA

Majesty Evans

5x30 Rdg, 3x15 Wrt (Leaves 10:45)

PA

Ethan Granados-Flores

Daily (5x30)

PA

Gabrielle Dates

Reading Pullout (5x30)

PA

Shamtwon Hooker

Daily (5x30)

PA

Noah McCulloch

Daily 30m (3x30 Rdg, 2x20 M, 2x10 W)

PA

Aiden Wonderlich

Mon–Wed Writing (3x30)

PA

Ne'Vaeh Mcneill

Mon–Wed (3x30)

PA

Social Emotional • 10:40 – 11:10 AM 3 Students

Jerrimiah Smith

Daily (5x30)

PA

Na'sir Hooker

5x50 Reading, 5x15 Writing

PA

Gabrielle Dates

Daily Math (5x30)

PA

E. SUTHER // 7TH GRADE ROSTER // PAGE 1 Turn Over For Afternoon Blocks (11:01 AM – 2:45 PM) →

Afternoon Blocks

Midday & Afternoon Attendance

Daily Substitute Lesson Plan

Substitute Plan E. Suther // Room 119

Daily Substitute Lesson Plan

Date:

Substitute:

Early Finisher Note: If any student or class finishes their assignments early, pass out the Detective Crime Lab Vocabulary Worksheet (located in the front blue folder).

7:50 – 8:05 AM Writing Pull Out • Room 119 15 Mins

1 Have students take out their writing notebooks.
2 Students respond to the writing prompt written on the whiteboard next to the classroom door.
3 Walk around to assist and ensure every student has written the correct date on their paper.

8:10 – 9:29 AM Planning Period • Room 119

Duty-Free Planning & Material Setup (79 Mins)

9:33 – 9:59 AM Social Emotional Inclusion with Ms. Chalmers • Room 204 26 Mins

1 Report to Room 204 to support Ms. Chalmers' inclusion classroom.
2 Assist students as needed and ensure all students remain on task and supported.

10:00 – 10:39 AM Reading / Writing Pull Out • Room 119 39 Mins

1 Pass out the Mantis Shrimp Strike Evidence Worksheet.
2 Read the passage aloud to the class, and/or ask for student volunteers to read.
3 Stop after each paragraph to ask quick questions checking for student understanding.
4 Students find evidence in the text to support the claim at the bottom, then complete the back.
5 Pass out the Mars Rover Rescue Worksheet for students to complete.

10:40 – 11:10 AM Social Emotional Pull Out • Room 119 30 Mins

1 Pass out the Mission Control Dashboard Activity Sheet for students to complete.
2 Review the 4 system status levels on the first page with the students.

SUBSTITUTE LESSON PLAN // PAGE 1 Turn Over For Afternoon Blocks (11:01 AM – 2:45 PM) →

Afternoon Blocks

Afternoon Lesson Steps

Room 119 • Page 2 of 2

11:01 – 11:49 AM Reading Pull Out • Room 119 48 Mins

1 Pass out the Mantis Shrimp Strike Evidence Worksheet for students to complete.
2 Read the text to students and/or ask for volunteers to read aloud.
3 Stop after each paragraph to ask questions and check student understanding.
4 Students respond to the writing prompt on the board on a blank sheet of paper.

20

25

35

11

18

21

24

28

32

14

27

33

38

41

36

19

29

👑 48 WIN

44

40

39

Stage 3: Power Scale Balances (Both sides must equal)

7 × 3 = [ ] + 11

Missing # =

40 ÷ 5 = 2 × [ ]

Missing # =

Stage 4: Gamer Joke Decryption Cipher Secret Code

Riddle: Why was the computer so good at playing arcade games?

B=2 C=3 E=5 G=7 H=8 I=9 P=12 R=14 S=15 T=18

9

18

8

A

D

7

14

5

A

18

3

8

9

12

15

CYBER ARCADE QUEST // MISSION VICTORY New High Score Achieved!

"In paragraph 3, city crows solve problems when they..."

Struggle: Reading comprehension and context clues (Page 2). Tip

Have struggling students use a yellow highlighter to find the word "resourceful" in Paragraph 3. Tell them: "Read the whole sentence before and after it. What did the crows just do that was so smart?"

Sub Day Sleuths • Teacher Facilitation Cheat Sheet Turn to Page 2 for Math Codebreaker Solutions & Scaffolds → Page 1 of 2

Guest Teacher Guide Grade 3 • Math Scaffolding & Key

Math Packet: 35–45 Mins

Sub Cheat Sheet: Codebreaker Math

Instant math answers and targeted math scaffolds for third-grade learners.

Teacher Reference Only

Math Master Solutions Key (Both Sides)

Quick Check

Side A Solutions (Front)

Puzzle 1 (Symbols): 🔍 = 8 | 🔑 = 3 | 🐾 = 5 | 🎒 = 7

Master Code Sum: 8 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 23

Puzzle 2 (Target Hubs):

• Hub ×4: 2×4=8, 5×4=20, 7×4=28, 3×4=12, 6×4=24, 9×4=36
• Hub ×3: 4×3=12, 6×3=18, 8×3=24, 5×3=15, 7×3=21, 9×3=27

Puzzle 3 (Riddle): "IT HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS!" B=12, A=14, I=16, D=18, T=21, O=24, M=25, R=27, L=28, H=30, N=32, P=35, E=36, S=40, Y=42

Puzzle 4 (Signs): 6 × 4 = 24 | 15 − 7 = 8 | 28 + 14 = 42 | 9 × 5 = 45

Side B Solutions (Back)

Mission 1 (Laser Maze Path):

Correct path of 4s: 8 → 16 → 24 → 32 → 20 → 28 → 40 → 12 → 36 → 4 (EXIT). (Every other number is not in the 4 times table).

Mission 2 (Balance Scales):

• Scale A: 25 = 17 + 8

• Scale B: (6 × 5 = 30) = 10 + 20

• Scale C: (4 × 8 = 32) = 20 + 12

• Scale D: 50 = 5 × 10

Mission 3 (Mystery Numbers):

• Mystery #1: 24 (Even, multiple of 4, 2+4=6)

• Mystery #2: 35 (Odd, multiple of 5, ends in 5)

Mission 4: Check that student's multiplication facts equal their chosen letters.

Math Scaffolds & Fixes (For the 50% Who Might Struggle)

Struggle: "I don't understand how to start Puzzle 1 (Picture Algebra)." Strategy

Guide them to Clue 1 only: "Two of the exact same magnifying glasses equal 16. What number plus itself equals 16?" Once they write 8, show them that every magnifying glass on the page is now an 8! Now look at Clue 2: "8 times what equals 24?"

Struggle: Weak multiplication facts (especially 6s, 7s, 8s in Puzzle 3). Whiteboard Hack

Write a skip-counting number line on the front board for 3s, 4s, and 6s:
3s: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30 | 4s: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40
Tell students: "Use your finger to count along the chain!" This allows them to succeed on the puzzle independently without getting blocked.

Struggle: Laser Maze on Side B (Getting lost or picking odd numbers). Rule of Thumb

Remind the room: "Every single multiple of 4 is an EVEN number! If a box ends in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9, it is a laser trap—never step on an odd number!" This instantly cuts their choices in half!

Pro Sub Tip: Have students work in pairs on Side A, then challenge each other individually on Side B.

No Prep Required

Sub Day Sleuths • Teacher Facilitation Cheat Sheet Keep this reference on the teacher desk for quick check-ins. Page 2 of 2

Scenario 2: Accidental Bump in Hallway Red Path: Shoving the person back

Write a calm de-escalation response you could use instead:

Scenario 3: Feeling Completely Overwhelmed by Classwork Red Path: Crumpling the worksheet & putting head down

Write how you can ask for help or take a 1-minute brain pause:

Flight Commander Calm Flight Pledge

"I promise to monitor my internal dashboard sensors today. When my warning lights turn Yellow, I will pause my thrusters, take 3 deep breaths, and make a safe, respectful choice."

Commander Signature:

Flight Status: READY FOR FLIGHT

MISSION CONTROL DASHBOARD // MISSION COMPLETE Keep Calm & Maintain Orbit!

Mars Rescue Mission Patch Design (Early Finisher) Draw & Name Your Emblem

Design the official mission badge for your rover crew. Include your callsign, the planet Mars, and your rescue motto!

MARS ROVER RESCUE // MISSION COMPLETE Turn In Your Completed Flight Log!

Action Twist

Sound Effect Hook (Say Aloud with Drama):

"BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! Red alert! Your elbow hit the laser! Alarms are screaming and guards are running. You have two seconds to pick: are you dropping purple smoke or sliding down the laundry chute? Choose one and write your escape move!"

Step 5 Riddle Answer:

Riddle: "Hands but cannot clap, face but no eyes..." → ANSWER: CLOCK (or Watch)

Hint for Stuck Students: "Look at the wall in our classroom. It tells time and has two ticking hands!"

Phase 4: Official Mission Debrief (Exemplar Solution Model)

Model for Board

Write this model on the whiteboard if students need visual support. Remind them they are telling the whole story from start to finish:

1. First, I climbed onto the roof and slipped through the skylight with my rope.

2. Next, I found the locked safe and grabbed the golden chip quietly.

3. Suddenly, my elbow touched a red laser and loud alarms started screaming!

4. Finally, I dropped a purple smoke bomb, unlocked the gate with 'CLOCK', and reached the helicopter.

Substitute Intervention Toolbox (Handling Hesitation)

The "Head Down" Refuser:

Don't force writing yet. Say: "You don't have to write yet. Just circle the tool you would pick." Once circled, ask them to say one sentence aloud.

The Spelling Paralyzed:

Say: "Secret codes don't need perfect spelling! Sound it out. As long as HQ can read it, you pass the test."

Early Finishers (Fast Kids):

Challenge them to turn their paper over and draw a labeled map/blueprint of the laser tower and escape helicopter.

TEACHER FACILITATION GUIDE // COMPLETE Classroom Management Made Simple

U E C L

Word:

V E O S L

Word:

B I A L I

Word:

Crime Lab Blueprint Studio (Early Finisher) Draw & Label 3 Stations

Draw your high-tech detective crime lab. Be sure to label your Evidence Safe, your Microscope Desk, and your Fingerprint Scanner!

DETECTIVE CRIME LAB // CASE CLOSED Badge Certified Detective!

Teacher: E. Suther • Room: 7th Grade

LUNCH NOTICE: Julianys Matos & Cyler Butler go to lunch with G. Tyler Staggered Arrivals: 11:15 AM

Reading • 11:01 – 11:49 AM 9 Students

Anna Jones

5x30 (comes at 11:15)

PA

Nyomi Thompson

5x30 Reading (comes at 11:15)

PA

Khamani West

5x30 (comes at 11:15)

PA

Eli Story

Daily Reading (5x45)

PA

Na'sir Hooker

5x50 Reading, 5x15 Writing

PA

Aariyana Ingram

Mon–Wed (3x30)

PA

Taylor Petty

Writing (2x30)

PA

Katie Tobar

Reading (2x30)

PA

Iszaria Jones

Service (2x30)

PA

Social Emotional / Reading • 11:49 AM – 12:25 PM 5 Students

Julianys Matos

Social Emotional (5x45)

PA

Cyler Butler

Daily (5x30)

PA

William Rubio

Daily Reading (5x60)

PA

Eli Story

Behavior Focus (5x30)

PA

Daniela Gomez Villatoro

Daily Service

PA

Reading • 12:25 – 12:55 PM 10 Students

Julianys Matos

Reading (5x30 of 70)

PA

Jovan Pedraza

Daily (5x30)

PA

William Rubio

Daily (5x60 block)

PA

Cyler Butler

Daily (5x30)

PA

Daniela Gomez Villatoro

Daily Reading

PA

Mario Bears

5x30 Rdg, 5x10 Wrt

PA

Shamtwon Hooker

Daily (5x30)

PA

Cameron Tillit

Mon–Wed (3x20, 3x10 W)

PA

Taylor Petty

Mon–Tue

PA

Katie Tobar

Thu & Fri (2x30)

PA

Inclusion Social Emotional • 1:39 – 1:59 PM 1 Student

Jerrimiah Smith

Daily (5x20)

PA

Math • 2:00 – 2:45 PM 8 Students

Nyomi Thompson

Daily (5x30)

PA

Anna Jones

5x30, 5x15 S/E

PA

Na'sir Hooker

5x30 Math, 5x5 Writing

PA

Jovan Pedraza

Mon–Wed (3x30)

PA

Ne'Vaeh Mcneill

Mon–Wed (3x30)

PA

Iszaria Jones

Mon–Wed (3x30)

PA

Taylor Petty

Mon–Wed (3x20)

PA

Aariyana Ingram

Mon–Wed (3x30)

PA

E. SUTHER // 7TH GRADE ROSTER // PAGE 2 Official Caseload Attendance Log

5 Pass out the Mars Rover Rescue Worksheet for students to complete.

11:49 AM – 12:55 PM Social Emotional / Reading Pull Out • Room 119 66 Mins

Important Staggered Arrival Note: Some students come halfway through this class. Wait to read the passage out loud until 12:25 PM when the second half arrives!

1 Pass out the Mission Control Dashboard Activity Sheet for the first group to complete.
2 Pass out the Mantis Shrimp Strike Evidence Worksheet to the full class.
3 At 12:25 PM, read the passage out loud to the entire group, stopping after each paragraph to check for understanding.
4 Students complete the writing activity on the board by responding to the prompt.

12:57 – 1:37 PM Duty-Free Lunch

Enjoy Your 40-Minute Break!

1:39 – 1:59 PM Social Emotional Inclusion • Room 205 20 Mins

1 Report to Room 205 to support the Social Emotional Inclusion classroom.
2 Assist as needed and ensure all students remain on task and supported.

2:00 – 2:45 PM Math Pull Out • Room 119 45 Mins

1 Welcome students back into Room 119 for Math Pull Out.
2 Pass out the Cyber Arcade Quest Math Worksheet for students to complete.
3 Students may choose to work with a partner or individually.

End of Day: Collect completed packets and leave on the teacher desk. Thank you!

SUBSTITUTE LESSON PLAN // COMPLETE Thank You For Guiding Our Students Today!

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