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Cortez Corner

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The Perfect Writing Rubric: Six Traits

By Cortez Corner

The Perfect ONE page rubric based on the Six Traits of Writing! This file includes: --Student friendly 6 point criteria charts based on the six traits of writing --One chart has percent ranges for each point on a scale of 1: Beginner to 6:

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

$3.00

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Holidays Around the World

By Cortez Corner

These holiday reading comprehension passages can be utilized to reinforce the common core standard of developing proficient readers with the capacity to comprehend informational texts. I use them in my class to cover prominent holidays so that

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Printables, Cultural Activities

$4.00

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Non-Fiction and Fiction Book Report

By Cortez Corner

Amazing non-fiction and fiction book report templates for upper grade! Instead of using lower-level traditional book reports where the students simply input "story maps", these book reports can be used with any reading program such as AR or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Classroom Forms, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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Oral Presentation Rubric/Criteria Chart

By Cortez Corner

FINALLY, IT'S FINISHED!! This product is to be used to grade any and all oral presentations, speeches, etc. The three areas assessed are: -Delivery -Subject Knowledge -Organization The rubric is 1/2 sheet for each student so paper is cut in half.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Oral Communication, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Rubrics

$2.00

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Oral Presentation Evaluation Rubric

By Cortez Corner

This is a quick oral presentation rubric that can be used for ANY and ALL oral presentations. It is best used for presentations in which the students are being evaluated on delivery, expression, and memorization. This is not a rubric to be used

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Oral Communication

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Classroom Forms, Scripts, Rubrics

$1.00

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End of the Year Survival Guide

By Cortez Corner

This is the perfect project to end your school year. I have used it in my classroom the last two years and the kids loved it--both the students that created it and my new students entering the class. The students in your class now will prepare a

Subjects:

Back to School, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$1.00

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Two Biography Jar Book Reports

By Cortez Corner

This project is a wonderful alternative to the traditional book report form with low level comprehension questions/requirements. This product contains two different book report projects, both still biography jars: one is for famous Americans, one

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Black History Month, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects

$2.50

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Opinion Writing Rubric

By Cortez Corner

This opinion writing rubric was created to assess and provide feedback for opinion essays. There are a total of 5 rubrics, all are divided into 3 categories that can be aligned with Six Traits of Writing. The categories are ideas and organization,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

$2.00

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FREE First Day of School Writing Activities

By Cortez Corner

This contains 3 different writing activities for the first day of school. Each activity has spaces for illustrations and writing. It provides a quick and easy snapshot of student's ability. I have used these types of assignments for the first

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Homework

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Project for Next Year's Teacher

By Cortez Corner

This is the perfect project for each student to introduce themself to their new teacher. All you need is one long piece of construction paper and you're ready to rock! This project includes: 1. "Allow me to introduce myself..." Letter 2. I'm

Subjects:

End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$1.50

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A Better State Research Project

By Cortez Corner

This is a project that stretches throughout the whole year. Students pick their state from a “hat” at the beginning of the year. I put all 50 state flags in a bag and students choose their state and find out for homework which state they

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Unit Plans, Printables

$4.00

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FREE Personal Thesaurus Writing Tool

By Cortez Corner

Kiss These Words Goodbye!! Are you tired of making bulletin boards of "Dead Words"? Or buying teacher supply story posters of "Instead of _____, use ________."? As much as I love the idea of these products, I just found that students had to get

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Word Walls, Lesson

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Project for Next Year's Teacher (End of the Year)

By Cortez Corner

This project is perfect for the end of the year. All you will need is one piece of long construction paper...gotta love no prep! Students will be able to easily assemble this little book for their next year's teacher. (I leave my students'

Subjects:

End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$1.00

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Collaborative Conversations

By Cortez Corner

These documents serve as references for students to foster meaningful and productive conversations as well as expanding their vocabulary with frequently used low level or Tier 1 words. Distribute these to students individually OR purchase a table

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

$2.00

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Brown Bag Presentation: Getting to know you

By Cortez Corner

This has definitely been done before and passed around from teacher to teacher. I simply typed it out in two columns so it would be easy to cut in half and staple to a brown bag. This is something I have had my students do for one of their early

Subjects:

Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects

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My Blend Book- Phonics

By Cortez Corner

This is an awesome resource for any primary teacher. This book contains all 25 blends plus one blank page for teacher use if needed. As a former primary teacher, my team and I made these books at the beginning of the year to last the entire school

Subjects:

Reading, Handwriting, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

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Holiday Culture Collage & Presentation

By Cortez Corner

This one page document is a project assigned to my students during the holiday season. I use it thematically with my "Holidays Around the World" comprehension packet. This page is sent home with students states the following: Assignment: 1.

Subjects:

Other (ELA), Oral Communication, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

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SIFT Bookmark - Analyzing Poetry

By Cortez Corner

After watching an awesome lesson from "The Teaching Channel", I was inspired to try SIFTing through literature with my students. I created this bookmark and copied on to construction paper. Each student received one to use for reference during our

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lesson, Centers

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FREE The Perfect Year-long Primary Journal

By Cortez Corner

As a first grade teacher, our grade level prepped this journal at the beginning of the year and used as our monthly writing prompt. We were able to keep record of how much progress each student made and it was amazing to watch! Have fun and use the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Classroom Forms

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FREE Year Round Writing Activities- Primary

By Cortez Corner

This product contains 7 different writing forms that can be used all year round as writing and/or center activities. Page 1- Summary: Beginning, Middle, End of Story illustration boxes plus lines Page 2- Summary: Beginning, Middle, End large

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Classroom Forms, Centers

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Digital Download PDF (1.04 MB)

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I LOVE working with both students and teachers to ensure this journey of discovery is enriching and positive for all. I am currently a literacy instructional coach.

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