A teacher facilitation guide for a 15-minute reteach lesson on identifying journalism. Includes a timed breakdown, instructional scripts for modeling the 'switch' in a delayed lede, and an answer key for the accompanying worksheet.
A teacher reference document containing 59 simple master words, one for each sound represented in the Grapheme Sound Check Tracker. Organised in a 3-column layout for easy reference during assessments or modeling. Updated "ough" to use the long o sound (though) and "u" long sound to "unite".
A set of six printable "Would You Rather" cards designed for quick-fire opinion writing practice, requiring students to make a claim and provide one supporting reason.
A teacher-facing resource providing a daily routine, teaching tips, and differentiation strategies for implementing the Opinion Odyssey exit tickets and practice sheets.
A comprehensive graphic organizer for 4th-grade students to plan their opinion writing, featuring sections for a claim, two supporting reasons, a conclusion, and a final self-check.
A set of three distinct exit tickets for daily opinion writing practice, covering superpowers, seasons, and school recess. Each ticket includes structured sections for a claim and two supporting reasons.
A printable desk tool featuring conversation cues for agreeing, disagreeing, questioning, adding on, and providing text evidence. Designed as two 6x4 inch bookmarks on a single page for student use.
A student worksheet designed for a 15-minute reteach on identifying journalism with delayed ledes. It guides students to find the 'switch' point in a text and gather evidence of journalistic features like multiple sources and verifiable facts.
A visual presentation for a 15-minute reteach. It explains the 'Delayed Lede' concept, models how to identify the switch from narrative to informational journalism, and provides a 'Journalism Checklist' for student reference.
A scaffolded morning work activity for Grade 5 ELL students focused on comparative and superlative adjectives. REVISED for white background printing, single-page layout, and improved writing space.
Refined slide deck for teaching prepositional phrases, updated with Grade 4 curriculum definitions, categories (Manner, Belonging), and modification analysis (Noun vs. Verb) based on the teacher guide. Layout optimized for classroom viewing.
Teacher answer key for the updated Phrase Trackers worksheet, featuring highlighted correct answers and example responses for creative writing tasks. Optimized for single-page use.