Instructions
Lesson files are in Smart Notebook Express format and have the file extension .notebook.
To utilize these files:
- Download the Lesson file to a local folder/directory on your device.
- If you already have the Smart Notebook Express program, simply click on the downloaded file from the previous step. If you don’t have the program start the Smart Notebook Express program using this link: Smart Notebook Express
- Click on "Open an existing Notebook file" and browse to the folder location in step #1.
- Open the Lesson file downloaded and saved in step #1.
Browser Notes:
Chrome and Firefox will save the lesson files with the .notebook extension.
For Internet Explorer rename the extension from .zip to .notebook before saving.
Word Recognition & Vocabulary
LESSON: Double meaning sentences
LESSON: Schoolyard Safari template
LESSON: Sample Analogies
Organizer of Greek gods, semi-gods, monsters, and heroes - .pdf .jpg
Language concepts and examples - .pdf .jpg
Semantic gradient word chart - .pdf .jpg
Reading
LESSON: Classic literature quotes
Graphic organizer and retelling of Patricia Polacco's The Butterfly (2000) - .pdf .jpg
Text mapping example - .pdf .jpg
Multiple perspective diary entries - .pdf .jpg1 .jpg2
Student journal using Question Connect Transform - .pdf .jpg
Character perspective chart - .pdf .jpg
Key words associated with text structures - .pdf .jpg
Chart for comparing multiple sources for a topic - .pdf .jpg
Graphic organizer: Timeline - .pdf .jpg
Graphic organizer: Sequence for life cycle - .pdf .jpg
Graphic organizer: Description or Enumeration - .pdf .jpg
Graphic organizer: Classification - .pdf .jpg
Graphic organizer: Comparison/contrast - .pdf .jpg
Graphic organizer: Cause/effect - .pdf .jpg
Graphic organizer: Problem/solution - .pdf .jpg
Graphic organizer: Persuasion - .pdf .jpg
Sample K-T-W-L-E chart - .pdf .jpg
Learning log entry and analysis - .pdf .jpg
Writing
LESSON: Sample opinion piece (second grade)
LESSON: Graphic organizer for an argument
Partial checklist used for students' evaluation of their presentation of an argument - .pdf .jpg
Checklist for proofreading (second grade) - .pdf .jpg
Thank you notes written (first grade) - .pdf .jpg1 .jpg2 .jpg3
Excerpt from "Through a Dragon's Eyes by Garath Half-Elven" - .pdf .jpg
Sample expository text frame for sequence - .pdf .jpg
Sample expository text frame for comparison/contrast - .pdf .jpg
Sample expository text frame for enumeration - .pdf .jpg
Sample friendly letter (Response to the Three Little Pigs' invitation) - .pdf .jpg
Storyboard example - .pdf .jpg
Storyboard template - .pdf .jpg