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Write about how Mama shows strength in chapters 4 through 6 of Esperanza Rising using examples and evidence from the text.

For the final week of 6th grade Daily Word Problems, students write equivalent expressions, calculate square footage based on a diagram, multiply and divide fractions, and more.

Analyze a dot plot, write expressions with variables, complete tables, and more with this week's Daily Word Problems.

These word problems involve ratios, converting between units, graphing inequalities, and more.

Constant rate, ratios, equivalent expressions, bank account balances, and absolute value are among the topics students will practice with this week's daily word problems.

Answer questions involving data distribution, unit rate, and constant speed, along with other important sixth grade math skills.

With these worksheets, students will review different ways of collecting and analyzing data with dot plots, histograms, and box plots; identify variables; and calculate mean absolute deviation.

This week, students will answer word problems involving variability, mass, volume, and more.

Describe and analyze histograms, explore statistical questions, and more with this set of Daily Word Problems.

Calculate surface area of real-life objects and determine absolute value based on realistic scenarios with this week's daily word problems.

Challenge your students to plot vertices, identify polygons, find distance on coordinate planes, and more with this week's daily word problems.

Answer questions about the vocabulary terms selected from this part of the book. Use context clues to define words, complete sentences, and pick examples of terms.

Match the vocabulary terms from this section of the book to the correct definitions.

The vocabulary terms for chapters 1 through 3 of Esperanza Rising are: resounding, serenaded, capricious, propriety, dwindled, anguish, ambushed, condolences, encroaching, indignation, pretentious, and pervaded. Use these cards to review the words and their definitions.

After reading chapters 1 through 3 of the novel, answer these questions about the text. Short response and multiple choice questions are included.

Write about how roses are used as symbols in the first three chapters of Esperanza Rising. Use examples and evidence from the text.

With this writing prompt, students will write about how they view Esperanza in the first three chapters of the book and how they predict her character will change throughout the rest of the book.

Students can create their very own mini book and practice saying and writing wr words. They will complete sentences with words such as wrist, wrench, and wrinkly.

Have each of your students make their own pennant with a wr- word. Then attach them to a string or rope and hang it up for some fun phonics decor!

Cut out the letters at the bottom of the page and arrange them to spell the two wr- words shown. You can also color the pictures.

With this cut & glue word sort, students will distinguish between words that start with wr and words that simply start with r.

Use these flashcards to review words with the silent w, or wr- digraph. Some of the words on these flashcards include: write, wrap, wrench, wrong, wring, wren, wrapper, and wreak.

Use this word wheel to practice reading wr words with the silent w. Cut out the parts and attach them together to spin and view words such as wrinkle, wrong, wrist, and more.

Our phonics word slider for the wr- digraph is shaped like a wrench! It includes words like wrap, wrist, wrestle, wring, wreath, and more.

The first page of this file outlines several ways you can use these wr- word cards for fun games and phonics practice.

Cut out the word cards and arrange them to make sentences with at least one wr- word in each. If using in centers, you may wish to either print on cardstock or laminate the cards so they can be used over and over again.

Use letter stampers to make each wr- word on this worksheet. A perfect activity for learning centers, it helps reinforce phonics, spelling, and even fine motor skills.

This anchor chart features a variety of silent w words with the wr- digraph. The words shown are: write, wrench, wrap, wrist, wrinkles, wrong, wring, and wreck.

Some of the pictures on this printable start with a w. Some start with an r. But only 6 start with the wr digraph, or the silent w. Test your students' spelling and phonics skills with this worksheet.

Write the word that starts with wr- under the matching picture. Words on this sheet are: wrong, wrestle, wreath, wrangle, wrinkle, and wreck.

Color the pictures, trace the words, and write them on the primary lines. Each word has a silent w with the wr- digraph.

Fill in the missing letters in the wr- words shown on the page. Then write the complete words on the lines below the pictures.

Draw lines to match the pictures to the correct wr- words.

This fun flip book activity features four words with the wr- digraph, or silent w. The words are: write, wrap, wrong, and wrestle.

Cut out the silent w words on this page and glue them to the correct pictures that show the words.

Cut out the letters to make the two silent w words shown on this printout.

Use the wr- words from the word bank to complete the sentences. Make sure the letters fit in the blanks!

This worksheet includes a picture word bank with 4 wr- words. Pick the best one to complete each sentence.

Write at least six wr words on this word web. Pictures are included that may help you think of three words. Feel free to draw additional bubbles if you can think of extra words!

Think of as many wr words as you can and write them on this worksheet. If you fill up the front of the page, you can write more on the back.

This week, students will need to evaluate multi-step expressions using the order of operations, write their own word problems, determine whether to use area or volume for given scenarios, and much more.

Our CVVC words spinner can be used in a variety of ways, from small group activities or partner work to independent practice. A few game suggestions are included on page one of the file.

This word wheel includes CVVC words with a mix of different vowel combinations. Students will practice reading the words aloud as they spin the wheel.

Pull out the letter stampers and have your students practice spelling CVVC words one letter at a time. The words on this worksheet are load, main, mood, beef, and heat. This is a perfect activity to set up for centers to help reinforce literacy, fine motor skills, and spelling all in one activity!

Find and circle the CVVC words among the mixed-up letters. You can also color the pictures that go with the words.

This picture sort is perfect for learning centers, as the cards can be printed on card stock and used again and again! Students will sort the pictures into two categories: CVVC Words and Not CVVC Words. Words with various vowel combinations are used.

Have each of your students color a pennant with a CVVC word. They will also write the word on the bottom of the pennant. Then hang them around the room for some fun phonics decor!

Practice hearing words and recognizing them in print with this activity. Teachers or parents will read recommended words aloud. Students will have to circle the word they hear. For the last two words, they will have to write out the words on their own.

Color the correct letters to make the word shown. Then write the word on the primary line.

Use these flash cards to practice CVVC words with a variety of vowel combinations. Words include nail, rain, team, seat, goal, toad, beep, week, book, food, soil, coin, suit, and many more.