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Homophones

For Teachers 2nd
Explore homophones with this presentation. Learners discuss the definition of a homophone, read examples, and come up with their own homophones. This is a topic that your class will love exploring. It is a great way to motivate them to...
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The Horrible House of Horrors

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young writers get to pair up and construct sentences that have specific elements. Each sentence needs to have two adjectives and one verb that both start with the letter "c." Then, they try again using the letter "d" as the starting...
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Editing and Publishing: Horror and Suspense

For Teachers 5th - 10th
This sequence of slides leads pupils through an editing process designed for horror or suspenseful stories.  The prompts tell your class to look at their writing style; including hints such as varying sentence length, using premier...
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How to Write a Letter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Have your class write a letter using this resource as a guide. Learners discuss the various elements of a letter including the heading, greeting, body, etc. Then, they talk about the importance of well-formed paragraphs. This is a great...
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A Corny Story

For Teachers 2nd
Supplement your nursery rhyme unit. Learners follow a boy named Jack as he experiences a series of adventures through this rhyming story. It provides your class with a phonics and reading review. Teachers can use this format to present a...
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Words with the Ending -ight

For Teachers 2nd
Focus on the -ight ending using this resource. Learners read and discuss a list of words with the -ight ending. This is a great way to reinforce both reading and spelling skills. While this presentation features the -ight ending, this...
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Improving Sentences

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Help your class improve their writing with this handy presentation. Learners discuss how to use adjectives, adverbs and prepositional phrases to enhance their work. This is a terrific way to connect grammar to its everyday use.
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Inspiring Imagination for Story Content

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Here is a very interesting story writing presentation. Young writers are prompted to write by responding to a variety of questions. Once their imaginations have been piqued, they are told to write the first three lines of an original...
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Instructions: What Are They?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Following and giving instructions are important skills for learners to master. Using this resource, learners discuss types of instructions. Then, they discuss how to write instructions, talk about ways to augment information with...
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Verbs

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
This short, but effective, presentation shows young writers how to identify and properly use verbs in their writing. After viewing some examples, learners are invited to select verbs of their own to complete sentences which are missing a...
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Welcome to the World of it's and its

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The first half of this PowerPoint gives explanations of the contraction it's, and then many examples of how to use it in sentences. The second half of the PowerPoint does the with its, showing possession in a statement. The cartoon...
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The K and CK Sound

For Teachers 2nd
Review the k and ck sound. Using a simple technique, learners explore this sound. This is a great way to discuss this concept in the classroom. It can also help your class practice spelling skills.
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Verbs

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Help your class determine how to correctly use is and are in sentences. Learners read a series of sentences with the verbs is and are, and then analyze how they are used. Next, they fill in the blanks for sentences missing the verb is...
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Starters for 10

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This presentation gives young writers ways to start sentences in interesting ways. They can use an adverb, an -ing clause, a simile, a connective, or a preposition. Learners make up sentences on the spot using each of these techniques.
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Long e Sound

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Use this presentation for a quick review of the long e sound. While just a quick review of this topic, learners identify the different spellings for this sound and read a list of words. This resource could be used before a lesson on the...
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How to Make Mashed Potatoes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Focus on writing directions using this resource. Learners can read this description of how to make mashed potatoes, and use it as a template for their own instructions. This is a great way to give learners a clear idea of what it takes...
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Negative Prefixes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Although only three slides long, this presentation does a good job in introducing negative prefixes to upper elementary writers. Pupils are encouraged to use a dictionary and a thesaurus in order to help them come up with the proper...
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Newspapers

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Have your class learn about the features of a newspaper. Learners identify the parts of a newspaper and an article. They discuss the elements of good writing and describe how to add photos and captions to a story. Informative and useful! 
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Say What You See!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Challenge your class with this innovative method for discussing sayings. Using the rebus format, learners identify the sayings referred to in a series of slides. The examples include such things as the word hand with a smaller version of...
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Nouns 2

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Challenge your class with this resource. Learners identify the nouns in each of the series of sentences provided. It is a quick and easy way to review this topic. Your class will enjoy this novel approach.
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Nouns, Adjectives, Adverbs

For Teachers 2nd
What a great way to review grammar in your class. Learners engage in a simple activity in which they identify verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. They click on a word to see whether they have put it in the correct category. This is a quick...
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Letter Sounds: oa

For Teachers 2nd
Review the oa sound with your class. Learners read a series of words containing the oa sound, such as moat and coat. This visually-appealing presentation could be used to provide a quick review before a reading or spelling lesson.
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The oo Sound

For Teachers 2nd
Focus on the oo vowel sound using this resource. Using a list of words and sentences, learners practice reading and spelling with this sound. It is a complete and visually-attractive presentation.
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Words with the oi Sound

For Teachers 2nd
Review the use of the oi sound. Learners read a series of words that have the oi sound. Since all they do is review the words, use this resource to kick-off a lesson or as part of a center activity. It could also be employed as a...

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