Middle School Tools for Common Core Lesson

Commas (Using FANBOYS in Writing)

By Beth Hammett

Simple, to the point 5 slide presentation that walks students through using For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS) in their writings. Includes: Rules Tips Practice Exercises Peer Workshopping Component Meets Common Core Standards for grammar usage.

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Common Core Lesson Plan Template (K-3): Week-at-a-Glance ONLY

By Early Childhood Essentials

I have provided a weekly template for K-3rd (+ possibly beyond that) Common Core lesson planning.

These were originally designed with Arizona standards in mind, and your state might differ slightly. I've left a blank template for you to fill in your own standards if they differ from the ones I've provided.

For current standards, check here:

  • GOLD® Formative Assessment Solution | Teaching Strategies
  • Early Learning Standards and Guidelines (hhs.gov)
  • Home | Common Core State Standards Initiative (corestandards.org)

Related lesson templates:

  • weekly TSG
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  • weekly Early Learning
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  • weekly AND daily Common Core
  • BUNDLE for TSG, early learning, and common core

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Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases in Writing

By Beth Hammett

Make learning prepositions and prepositional phrases fun and easy with this visual writing presentation. 13 pages/slides of active learning strategies for understanding and using prepositions and prepositional phrases along with commas. Includes: Definitions Poem Preposition List Preposition Chair Activity Preposition Walk around the School Campus Easy to use tips Prepositional Phrases Commas and Prepositions Lots of color coded, visual writing examples Practice activities for individual/small/whole group Peer Workshopping Easy for students to follow and use. Great for fllipped classrooms and homeschools. Activities can be used individually or in small or whole group settings. A stimulating visual learning approach to help students understand prepositions and phrases.

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College Planning

By Beth Hammett

Engage students in the college readiness selection process with this interactive, small/whole group lesson plan to help uncover what type of college is best--small or large.

8 slides include:

Differences between small & large colleges

Characteristics of each

online video links of students

college selection resources by professionals & students

College research project to present information discovered

A fun learning experience for students who need to think about college and narrow their choices. Also, works for parents who need to compare/contrast colleges. Great for individual/group activities, Parent/Student College Night activity, homeschool, etc....

Meets Common Core State Guidelines for ELA/College Readiness.

Use with FREE "Choosing a College Major" at https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Choosing-a-Major-First-Year-College-Skills-122877

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I or Me (Writing)

By Beth Hammett

Do your students have trouble determining when to use "I" or "Me"? This easy-to-follow PowerPoint includes: Simplified Rules for Using"I" and "Me" Easy to follow Examples Peer Workshopping Activity This to-the-point presentation is for individual, small, or whole group introduction and review.. Make learning to use "I' or "Me" easy!

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Thesis Statement Writing

By Beth Hammett

Students learn to write a thesis statement with this interactive presentation. Comes with: Handouts Examples Individual and group writing activities Peer Workshopping Answer Key Supplemental Resources Easy to understand, implement, and use as introduction, reinforcement, or assessment. Meets CCSS.

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