Description This anchor chart breaks down the differences between Prose and Poetry! An anchor chart is a classroom tool used to support instruction. An anchor chart contains vital information about a particular topic or subject. In this resource,… Read More »Poetry and Prose Anchor Chart
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Description A Venn Diagram is a graphic organizer that uses overlapping circles to show the relationships among multiple things, ideas, topics, or subjects. Venn Diagrams make it easier to recognize specific patterns and connections. A Triple Venn… Read More »3 Circle Venn Diagram Template
Save yourself the stress of planning meaningful sub plans when you’re sick. Simply use one of these foolproof ELA sub plans for middle school and high school instead! You can focus on feeling better knowing… Read More »6 Foolproof ELA Sub Plans for Middle School and High School
Description There are five main methods of indirect characterization: speech, thoughts, effect, action, and looks, often abbreviated STEAL. Use this STEAL chart and reference guide in your classroom, so students may easily apply indirect characterization techniques… Read More »STEAL Characterization Chart
Description This resource includes a rubric, guidelines, discussion prompts, and student reflection for a Socratic Seminar based on ANY text. A Socratic seminar is a student-led, formal discussion, based on a text. The conversation focuses… Read More »Socratic Seminar Rubric (Editable) — Expectations and Guidelines
Description A KWLS chart is an organizational graphic tool for students to track their learning on a particular topic! K = What students already KNOW W = What students WANT to know (or WONDER, what questions do they have) L… Read More »Printable KWLS Chart
Do you ever get to the end of a unit and, despite endless hours planning lessons and activities, you’re left wondering if your students truly learned what you wanted them to? Or you feel a… Read More »Understanding Backward Design for More Effective Lesson Planning
This resource includes a blank T-Chart template. One is ready to print (PDF), and one is editable for students (word document). A T Chart is a graphic organizer that separates information into two columns, traditionally for comparing two concepts. T-Charts help students analyze… Read More »T-Chart Template
This resource includes a Printable and Editable Plot Diagram Graphic Organizer! Parts of the Plot: The Plot Diagram is an organizational tool used to map the events in a story. This mapping of plot structure allows… Read More »Plot Diagram Template (Editable)
A Venn diagram is an educational graphic organizer that uses overlapping circles to show the relationships among multiple things, ideas, or subjects. This resource includes two printable Venn diagrams (one with lines and one without). Venn diagrams… Read More »Free Venn Diagram Template