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.
Ten Tips for Writing An Essay Find tips for writing an essay, from scheduling and time-management to outlining to revision.		Attendance and Lunch: A Simple Set-Up An easy system for taking attendance and organizing lunch at the beginning of the day.
Research Paper: Write a First Draft How to write the first draft of a research paper.		First Day Celebration Throw a "Getting to Know You" party on the first day of school.
Transition Words and Phrases A list of transitional words and phrases and suggested uses.		Decorating Tips for the Classroom Tips for creating a more comfortable classroom atmosphere.
Tips for Revising Suggestions for revising the first draft of an essay.		A Back-to-School Conversation Foster trust in the classroom through this first day of school activity.
How to Write an Essay Encourage students to follow the step-by-step directions for writing an essay.		Baseball Card Interview Questions Questions to accompany the Back to School Baseball Card activity.
Quotation Marks A handout describing the proper use of quotation marks.		Student Baseball Cards Students make baseball cards as a way of getting to know one another.
Research Paper: Revise the First Draft Tips for revising the first draft of a research paper.		Getting to Know Each Other Through Poetry Students get to know each other through a poetry writing activity.
Apostrophes How to use apostrophes.		Bio Poem Handout Use this template when writing a bio poem, a great format for students to write creatively...
Capitals How to use capitals properly.		Sign In Use sign language to help lower the noise level in your classroom.