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Back to School Bloom Ball Autobiography Project

By Arrrsome in Fifth

Here's another fun and engaging Bloom Ball Project! I have found that this one works well as a beginning of the year introductory activity. AND the kids love it. When we finish our Bloom Balls, we share them and then hang them from the ceiling in

Subjects:

Visual Arts, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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PowerPoint Presentations

$3.50

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Poetry: Lyrics Analysis of "Firework" by Katy Perry

By Arrrsome in Fifth

This Lyrics Analysis Smart file lesson is all about Katy Perry's popular song Firework. I use this series of lessons as my culminating activity for our Poetry Unit. My students love it as much as I love teaching it. The SMART file lesson is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Music), Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Graphic Organizers

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Perfect Verb Tense Lessons and Review Bundle

By Arrrsome in Fifth

Perfect Verb Tense can be a difficult concept for even older elementary aged students. That's why I created the two lesson presentations included in the Zip-file. The information is presented in a simple manner with examples and opportunities to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard, Lesson

$4.00

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Fifth Grade Poetry Assessment

By Arrrsome in Fifth

This 20 question poetry test assesses the following: Poetic Elements Figurative Language Rhyme Scheme Comprehension It includes the following types of questions: Multiple Choice Matching Short Answer For your convenience, an answer key is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

5^th

Types:

Assessment

$1.50

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Halloween Writing Activity: Write Your Own Epitaph

By Arrrsome in Fifth

Year after year, this is probably my students' favorite Halloween writing activity. It's fun, they write about themselves, it's a bit creepy (if you actually think about it), and it's different! This Zip file contains a Power Point lesson on

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Poetry, Halloween

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts

$3.00

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Fifth Grade Georgia Milestones Test Prep: Earth Science Informational Texts

By Arrrsome in Fifth

I created this SMART file lesson as part of my plan for preparing my students for this year's Georgia Milestones Test. All texts, organizers, etc. are attached to the SMART file slides. The SMART mini-unit includes a poem about erosion with poem

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4

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Back to School Editable Grade Level Meeting Notes

By Arrrsome in Fifth

At my school each grade level team meets at least once a week for either short-term or long-term planning. As team leader I'm required to turn in a copy of our meeting notes. I came up with an editable form to use each time we meet. I just type in

Subjects:

Classroom Management, For Administrators

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Professional Documents, Classroom Forms, For Principals & Administrators

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Six-Traits of Writing: Recognizing Your Writer's Voice

By Arrrsome in Fifth

Author's voice is very important. Every good writer has one. But, what if your students can't recognize their own writer's voice???? This colorful and engaging Six-Traits of Writing Voice lesson helps students to understand what voice is and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$4.00

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R.A.C.E. Constructed Response Strategy Mini-Lesson

By Arrrsome in Fifth

R.A.C.E. is a great strategy for writing an effective answer to a constructed response question. This Zip file contains everything you'll need to teach a R.A.C.E. Constructed Response Strategy Mini-Lesson including a graphic organizer and a quiz.

Subjects:

Writing, Informational Text, Test Preparation

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables

$4.00

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Fifth Grade World War I Lusitania Point of View Writing Activity

By Arrrsome in Fifth

In this writing assignment, students are to imagine they are an adult American citizen reacting to the news of the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat. There are several higher-order questions that the student is required to answer from the

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, Writing

Grades:

5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables

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Back to School: Intro to Writing Journals with Heart Maps and I

By Arrrsome in Fifth

As soon as my budding authors get back to school, I like to help them get organized and ready to write. One of the things I like to talk to them about is the fact that all authors get writer's block now and then. I introduce them to Heart Maps and

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks

$4.00

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Poetry Comprehension and Analysis: Dust of Snow by Robert Frost

By Arrrsome in Fifth

Included in the Dust of Snow Poetry Comprehension and Analysis Zip file, you'll find a Power Point lesson, a handout with questions and writing activities, and an answer key. Please check out my TPT store, Arrrsome in Fifth, for more poetry lessons

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Lesson

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"Over the River" Civil War Poem Analysis Activity

By Arrrsome in Fifth

The Zip file contains a Power Point presentation along with a copy of the poem, "Over the River," and two poetry analysis sheets. This activity encourages higher-order thinking and works well with small groups. I use this activity every year in

Subjects:

U.S. History, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$4.00

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What is Poetry? Mini-Unit

By Arrrsome in Fifth

Throughout the "What is Poetry?" mini-unit, students will learn about what poetry and verse is, elements of poetry, and figurative language. Some of the topics include: rhythm, rhyme, patterns, imagery, metaphor, and personification. The SMART

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Graphic Organizers

$3.00

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Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Test

By Arrrsome in Fifth

This can be used as a test or quiz over Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences. It includes FANBOYS. I added an answer key for your convenience.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

L.5.1a, L.5.3

$2.00

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Six-Traits of Writing Bundle

By Arrrsome in Fifth

This Zip-file contains all five of my Six-Traits of Writing Lesson files. Four are in Power Point format and one is a SMART file. Each presentation includes everything you'll need to teach one of the following traits: Ideas, Organization, Word

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Posters, Lesson

$8.00

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The Great Depression and New Deal Lesson

By Arrrsome in Fifth

In this Zip file you will find a Power Point Activation Strategy, Power Point lesson, study guide, and Reader's Theater. Everything you'll need to teach an engaging lesson on the Great Depression and New Deal. Prior to the PP lesson, I use the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Economics

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Study Guides, PowerPoint Presentations, Printables

$4.00

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Back to School Design Your Own Personal Pirate Jolly Roger

By Arrrsome in Fifth

If you're using a pirate theme for you classroom then this activity is a perfect beginning of the year homework assignment for your new pirate crew! In this activity each student designs their own personal jolly roger. There is a detailed directions

Subjects:

Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Rubrics

$2.00

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Six-Traits of Writing: Word Choice--Show, Don't Tell

By Arrrsome in Fifth

This Power Point presentation includes everything you'll need to teach a Six-Traits of Writing Word Choice lesson. The mini-lessons concentrate on how to "Show, Don't Tell" when writing and writing descriptive character descriptions using the mentor

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Rubrics, Lesson

$4.00

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Six-Traits of Writing: Sentence Fluency with Smooth Transitions

By Arrrsome in Fifth

This Sentence Fluency lesson concentrates on effective transitions using the popular mentor text, Meanwhile by Jules Feiffer. The 20 slide SMART file contains 8 days of lessons, activating and summarizing strategies, detailed instructions, graphic

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Lesson

$4.00

Digital Download NOTEBOOK (4.14 MB)

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I've been teaching 5th graders for 15 years. Before that I taught K5 and 8th.

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Graphing, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Performing Arts), Drama, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Other (Social Studies), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Economics , General Science, Physical Science, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, Decimals, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, Close Reading