A hands-on word sorting activity where students categorize words between the -dge and -ge spelling patterns. It includes high-level 6th-grade vocabulary and clear visual categories for sorting.
A teacher key for the Vocabulary Ledger in 'The Lure of Sheila Mant,' providing definitions and sketch suggestions for the words Denizens, Pensive, and Epitome.
A teacher-facing discussion guide exploring possible answers to the lesson's essential question regarding sacrifice for love, with direct thematic ties to the narrator's choices in the story.
An assessment and synthesis key for the 'The Lure of Sheila Mant' exit ticket, including the correct answer for the motivation question and sample responses for the summary stems.
A comprehensive teacher key for the Character Blueprint table, analyzing the primary motivations, evidence, and "lures" for both the Narrator and Sheila Mant.
A teacher analysis key for paragraphs 5-11, explaining Sheila's motivation for asking about a car and what her response reveals about her self-centered and disdainful character qualities.
A concise direct answer key for paragraph 2 of the story, identifying the narrator's values of beauty and observation and what they reveal about his sensitive, romantic nature.
A teacher analysis key for paragraph 2 of "The Lure of Sheila Mant," identifying the narrator's values of physical beauty and observation, and what these reveal about his observant and romantic personality.
A teacher-facing analysis key providing a direct answer and textual evidence regarding the narrator's perception of the Mant family in the first paragraph of the story.
An answer key for the Morpheme Lab activities, providing teachers with the correct morphological breakdowns and definitions for all practice problems and training examples.
A structured worksheet where students practice 'unpacking' words into prefixes, roots, and suffixes. It features three training examples (partially completed) and five independent practice problems, with a final creative challenge to build a new word.
A vibrant slide deck designed for a 4th-grade audience to introduce the concept of 'unpacking' words into their morphological components (prefixes, roots, and suffixes). It includes clear visual examples of the process and a review of key root words.
Updated slides for Persepolis Chapter 15, now featuring specific chapter details including "Kansas" burgers, the "Guardian of the Revolution" quote, and the 1 million war victims.
Updated student worksheet for Persepolis Chapter 15, now featuring specific references to the "Guardian of the Revolution" quote and the 1 million war casualties.
Updated Teacher Guide for Persepolis Chapter 15, now including specific page references to "Kansas," the "Guardian of the Revolution" quote, and the regime's refusal of peace.
Condensed 1-page peer review version of the Argument Architect checklist. Printer-friendly 'Inspector' theme with a single inspection table and combined feedback area for efficiency. Squashed ruling section for efficiency.
Condensed 1-page student-friendly checklist using the 'Score 3' criteria and 'Architect' theme. Efficient grid layout provides all essential checks and reflection space on a single sheet. Squashed report section for efficiency.