Animal Defenses An article with photos of some of the innovative means animals have developed for attack and...		Italics Encourage students to use italics properly.
Can Sound Travel Through Things? Through simple experimentation, students will learn how sound waves function and travel.		Capitals How to use capitals properly.
Observing Sound Waves Students will conduct an experiment that will allow them to see sound waves in action.		Bio Poem Handout Use this template when writing a bio poem, a great format for students to write creatively...
Ten Tips for Writing An Essay Find tips for writing an essay, from scheduling and time-management to outlining to revision.		Strides for Women Posters Students research the lives of accomplished women and create posters displaying the...
Research Paper: Write a First Draft How to write the first draft of a research paper.		Similar and Different Students discuss the ways in which they are similar and different. This is a great activity to...
Transition Words and Phrases A list of transitional words and phrases and suggested uses.		Substitute Teacher Information Filling in these sheets will provide your substitutes with the necessary information to run...
Tips for Revising Suggestions for revising the first draft of an essay.		Getting to Know Your Student Send this letter home to parents to help you know your students better.
Quotation Marks A handout describing the proper use of quotation marks.		Assignment Record Keep track of your students' grades with this handy chart. This printable is customizable....
Research Paper: Revise the First Draft Tips for revising the first draft of a research paper.		Parentheses The proper way to use parentheses.
Apostrophes How to use apostrophes.		Semicolon How to use the semicolon.