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Behavior Matrix: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe (PBIS)

By Buzz Bucks

Printable to display in all areas of the school! Included on the bottom of the PDF is a link to the same form, but as a Google Doc. Please be sure to make a copy of the Google Doc prior to editing. Thanks! Includes rules/expectations for:

Subjects:

Classroom Management, For Administrators

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Posters, For Principals & Administrators

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6th Grade ELA Curriculum Map/Pacing Guide; CCSS Timeline

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6th Grade ELA CCSS aligned in a simple 4 Quarter document. I clustered these standards personally. However, mini-lessons would need to be utilized for the Language Standards or could be incorporated easily into the writing. Editable as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Syllabi

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Types of Conflict in Literature: Pretest and Post-Test

By Buzz Bucks

Includes questions about: Internal & External Conflict Includes questions about: Man vs. Self, Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Nature Simple and easy to grade! Editable as always! Thanks for looking!! Feedback is always great!!!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.3

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Argument Writing (CER) Graphic Organizer; (CER) Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

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Complete 5-Paragraph Writing Template for Argumentative/Opinion Writing! Easy to use and editable! See preview!!! Complete bundle available at:

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Outlines, Graphic Organizers

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Figurative Language: Pretest/ Entrance Ticket; Leveled by DOK

By Buzz Bucks

I created this entrance ticket for my 6th grade ELA (Standards-Based Instruction) classroom. This gave me insight on where students should begin their learning at different levels of knowledge (scaffolding via DOK). Great assessment and data

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.4, L.6.5a, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.L.5

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Characterization Interactive Notebook (Direct & Indirect Characterization)

By Buzz Bucks

Easy to use interactive notebook page to help students understand characterization! My students loved it and feedback was positive! There sill only be 3 "flaps" that open: Shows traits by what the character says (words), Shows traits by what the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

CCRA.R.3

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Characterization- Assessment/Quiz: Character Traits Entrance/Exit Ticket

By Buzz Bucks

Simple and easy to use assessment. Students match the action to the character trait! Characterization assessment made easy!!!! Use as: entrance ticket, exit ticket, formative assessment, summative assessment, guided practice, etc. Editable as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.4.3, RL.5.3, RL.6.3, RL.7.3, RL.8.3, CCRA.R.3

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Vocabulary Choice Board: Universal Design for Learning; UDL Assessment!

By Buzz Bucks

Print, laminate, and post! Simple to use vocabulary choice board for any grade level!! My school focuses on UDL currently, providing our students with choice activities and assessments! This choice board is a great tool for instruction and my fourth

Subjects:

Vocabulary, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Word Walls

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4

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Advertisement Rubric--Any Subject (Editable)

By Buzz Bucks

Simple and easy-to-use rubric to grade a short advertisement project! This rubric is in word, so it is editable to fit your needs! As always...feedback is appreciated! Thanks for looking!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9

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Classifying Explicit vs. Implicit Information: T-Chart (DOK 2)

By Buzz Bucks

Once students understand their key vocabulary for RI.1, they are ready to attack implicit vs. explicit information at level 2 of Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DOK2). I have used this simple activity with my sixth graders to assess their abiity to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

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Argument Paragraph; C.E.R. Template (5 or 7 Sentences)- Differentiated!

By Buzz Bucks

Editable. Great template for beginning paragraph writing in an argumentative format! Likewise, this can be used for any paragraph that requires a claim (answer to a question or opinion), textual evidence, and reasoning!!! This is a miraculous

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.9

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RACE Writing Resource Workbook Practice, Posters, Handouts

By Buzz Bucks

Scaffold! My student come in to fourth grade struggling majorly with extended response and writing. Help them by beginning the year with practice! Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain is a strategic method of ensuring maximum achievement when writing

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Workbooks, Activities, Posters

$6.50

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6th Grade ELA CCSS Alignment/Curriculum Map + Social Studies Standards Tie-In!

By Buzz Bucks

6th Grade ELA CCSS aligned in a simple 4 Quarter document. I clustered these standards personally. Plus, I have summarized the Social Studies Standards and aligned them for easy integration! NO lessons, simply organizational. However, mini-lessons

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Unit Plans, Syllabi

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Informational Text Tasks/Activities- Differentiated by DOK + Student Choice!

By Buzz Bucks

Informational Text Choice Board (Entire 9 Week Period Included!) to be used with any type of informational text. I use this for weekly homework assignments, which provides differentiated homework, while encompassing multiple learning styles

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Homework

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

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PowerPoint: Plot! RL.6.3- Key Terms, Essential Questions, Learning Targets

By Buzz Bucks

This Powerpoint is a perfect kickoff for standards-based instruction! I use these prior to each new standard I teach my sixth graders. Included: -Learning Standard -Essential Questions -Main Learning Targets -Learning Progression of skills

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

6^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Outlines, Interactive Whiteboard

CCSS:

RL.6.3, CCRA.R.3

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Argument Writing (CER) Template, Rubric, Learning Standards

By Buzz Bucks

Check this out! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ArgumentOpinion-CER-Writing-Bundle-Everything-You-Need-Common-Core-Aligned-2401056 Argument Writing made easy! This is a simple to use template that I created for my sixth graders just

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Handouts, Outlines, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.8, W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, W.6.9b, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8...

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September 11: 9/11 Caption and Writing Prompt

By Buzz Bucks

Look at the given photograph of the 9/11 aftermath. Caption it (who, what, when, where, why, how?)...then complete the quick write (prompt). As always...editable!

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

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Learning Standard Choice Board- by DOK Level (Editable TEMPLATE)

By Buzz Bucks

Type your standard of focus in the center. Differentiate by providing students with activities to match learning targets at different depths of knowledge (DOK)! Great tool for organization and easy board for students to use! Once students complete

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Outlines

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Characterization Entrance or Exit Ticket; Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Questions

By Buzz Bucks

Short passage about a character that displays character development. Questions are leveled by DOK Levels (1,2,3). DOK 1: 2 Questions (2 M/C) DOK 2: 1 Question (Short Answer) DOK 3: 2 Questions (1 M/C, 1 Written Response) If you would like the link

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.3

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UDL Lesson Design Template

By Buzz Bucks

Design your UDL choice assessment or activity today with this easy to use template, designed from Chapter 5 of UDL Now! This is PDF, but if you would like the link to my Google Doc version, please email me after purchase! I will be happy to share!

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Professional Development

$1.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This year will be my 12th year of teaching!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Student-Centered.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Graduate Cum Laude No teaching awards yet.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Kent State University: Bachelor of Science in Ed. University of Akron: Master's of Arts in Ed. Leadership

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have four children of my own. My wife is a teacher as well, so she uses many of the products that I create also!! I love teaching, even though the state is trying to make is more "business-like" :-(

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Science, Social Studies, Ancient History, World History, Other (Specialty), Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Religion, Gifted and Talented, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, General Science, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, Close Reading, Classroom Community