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Now you can download Simple Steps to Sentence Sense by Charlene Tess. This is the grammar workbook that is used by students throughout the United...
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A grading scale chart to help teachers put a numerical grade on students' papers without doing any math. If there were 83 items on a test and the...
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A unique way to analyze poetry and prepare for the AP Literature Exam or advanced English courses in both high school and college. I devised this...
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Since the publication of Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for High School, teachers have contacted Charlene Tess asking for a middle school version...
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One of the most difficult things about writing essays about literature is getting started. So often, students will just sit and stare at their bl...
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Important Note: If you use a MAC, be sure to view this product in Adobe Reader. It will not function correctly in Preview Mode.
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An accurate and easy way to teach students to write a character analysis paper, and a simple way to evaluate those papers and assign a fair grade...
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How many times have your students wished they could do something different and fun in your room? Probably more often than you know.
Here's a ch...
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This is the handout Charlene Tess used for years in her classroom to help students learn to write a critical essay required on Advanced Placement...
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Students have been using Simple Steps to Sentence Sense by Charlene Tess since 1996, and now she has written a version for younger students and t...
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This is the information sheet written directly to the student that Charlene Tess uses to help students eliminate Run-on Sentences from their writ...
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Show, Don't Tell is one of the most important techniques a writer can master. Although many writers are aware of the importance of the technique,...
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Keeping track of all the required reading in an advanced English class can be difficult. Using a Reading Reaction Journal can help students study...
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This 7 page unit written by Charlene Tess is a lesson on how to compare and contrast two short stories and write a comparison/contrast compositio...
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I suggest setting three major goals to achieve during the first few days of school.
1) Get organized (Class rosters, seating charts, student in...
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This four-page, twenty-question practice exercise helps students learn to write sentences correctly. Students will read a sentence and then deci...
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If you already have a copy of Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for High School by Charlene Tess that contains the lesson notes, student practice pa...
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This is a fun activity that works best if students work in pairs or in small groups. They will enjoy changing the lyrics of familiar Christmas so...
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Learning to avoid redundancy is a revision technique that will improve students' writing. Examples of redundancy can be found in news articles an...
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A quick 20 sentence review or tutorial of the proofreading skills that are tested on many standardized tests. This quiz requires minimal teacher ...
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jcreasey
Thanks for including the 4 point rubric conversion to 100 pt scale. I had not seen that before!
May 24, 2013
rennywade
This is GREAT!!!
May 13, 2013
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for your kind words. Visit my blog http://simplestepstosentencesense.blogspot.com to get helpful tips and hints on grammar and usage. Also, be sure to go to YouTube and view the free videos that accompany my Simple Steps to Sentence Sense books.
May 13, 2013 
Kim Carnahan (TpT Seller)
Charlene, this is fantastic, clever, creative and will be fantastically useful to my senior AP Lit students! I wish I had found it in time for this year's poetry unit, but you can bet I'm going to be using it next year! SOAPSTone and TPCASTT move over! Enter Charlene and her fabulous acronym! Thanks!
April 23, 2013
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much, Kim. Your comment was so very kind and made my day! My AP students loved this way of analyzing poetry, so I thought others would, too!
April 24, 2013
breezylabree
Love this! Thanks!
April 7, 2013
claudiafornage
It was good, but too brief.
March 19, 2013
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comment. I appreciate the opportunity to improve my product. Watch for an update soon.
April 4, 2013
claudiafornage
Your work is excellent. I have just opened this blueprint, even though I purchased it a while back. Your questions are profound and I appreciate the examples you provided. I also wanted to comment again on your Sentence Analysis work that I previously purchased. The evidence of your years of experience is so observable in your writing; your paper is far superior to many grammar books I have read.
March 19, 2013
keekas
It's exactly what I needed.
March 18, 2013
theswags
Great!
March 10, 2013
Rophietta
Great tool!
March 2, 2013
Rophietta
Great tool!
March 2, 2013
NickNateMom
Thank you for your help.
February 22, 2013
NickNateMom
Great ideas!
February 22, 2013
julieha
We have an OLD copy of the original that we used. I was very happy to find an updated copy!
February 18, 2013
AICoach
Wonderful graphics! Thank you!
February 13, 2013
annamjsmith
This is a fantastic resource, very well done. I can't wait to use this with my students. Thank you!
February 11, 2013
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comment. I am so happy you found this book helpful.
April 4, 2013
Preciousrose83
Thanks
February 10, 2013
enbelgique
Material works well with my students who were having difficulty with our textbook
February 5, 2013
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comment. I am so happy you found this book helpful.
April 4, 2013
enbelgique
I was glad to find a simpler version to use with ESL students.
February 5, 2013
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comment. I am so happy you found this book helpful.
April 4, 2013
enbelgique
Plan to use this to help weaker students
February 5, 2013
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comment. I am so happy you found this unit helpful.
April 4, 2013
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comment. I am so happy you found this unit helpful.
April 4, 2013
Tambrosian
This is sound stuff, and, as the author says, it works! There are no bells and whistles, but my students, who all have learning difficulties, can now write sentences.
February 1, 2013
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comment. I am so happy you found this unit helpful.
April 4, 2013
lgreleck
A great way to analyze poetry!
January 17, 2013
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comment. I am so happy you found this unit helpful.
April 4, 2013
sheiljohnson
Excellent! I have been searching for something like this! Thanks so much!
January 10, 2013
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I am happy you find this useful.
January 10, 2013
jenstuff
An awesome resource for teachers. Thank you.
January 6, 2013
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
I am so happy you are pleased with my book. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.
January 6, 2013
pjfarr
Fun!
January 5, 2013
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much. I am delighted to know it is helpful for you.
January 2, 2013
pamelaknows
Great resource!
January 1, 2013
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much. I am delighted to know it is helpful for you.
January 2, 2013
lmcneil
Very helpful for tutoring my son.
December 28, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much. I am really happy this is helpful. Please contact me if you have questions. I would love to help.
December 29, 2012
glenette
LOVE THIS!
December 13, 2012
TessaL
This has been an absolutely huge help! Thanks so much!!!!
December 13, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comment. I am so happy you found this book helpful.
April 4, 2013
brsmithhob
Really great grading scale
December 9, 2012
akhouse
Another nicely done tool you have given us. Thank you for sharing.
December 9, 2012
akhouse
Nicely done--it to point, clearly stated and some great examples and organizer for the students to follow.
December 9, 2012
akhouse
Nicely done and easy to follow.
December 9, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comment. I am so happy you found this lesson helpful.
April 4, 2013
emhoke
i like it
December 2, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comment. I am so happy you found this lesson helpful.
April 4, 2013
akhouse
Thank you...this will come in handy this year.
December 2, 2012
hunterleedy
:)
November 27, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comment. I am so happy you found this lesson helpful.
April 4, 2013
Ashleigh Goldgar (TpT Seller)
I think my students will really enjoy creating their own newspapers!
November 25, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
They will. My students always did. Thanks for your comment. I am so happy you found this lesson helpful.
April 4, 2013
Katie Agard (TpT Seller)
Great calendar with multiple applications; very thoughtful. Thanks!
November 24, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comment. I am so happy you found this lesson helpful.
April 4, 2013
katiewri
Thank you!
November 24, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your comment. I am so happy you found this lesson helpful.
April 4, 2013
katiewri
amazing how you fit in all in!
November 24, 2012
Innovative Teacher (TpT Seller)
Great product! Thank you for sharing. I am your newest follower and I am Innovative Teacher. Please visit my store to download my freebies, leave a comment if you wish, or become a follower of mine.
November 10, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it.
January 5, 2013
Hugs from Hernan-ELA Store (TpT Seller)
Thanks for sharing this great contribution! I like your style! I’m new to tpts. I’m a bilingual teacher from Argentina. You can visit my store at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-English-Grammar-World .You can leave a comment if you wish! I’m your follower number 135 . Hugs! Hernán Giannini
November 10, 2012
unteebaby
This is neat and helpful! I just happen upon this site and I'm glad I did. I will be shopping here for sure since I plan on homeschooling my grandson! Thanks for the resource!!!
October 19, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
You will find many useful products for homeschooling. Good luck and thank you for the comment.
October 27, 2012
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pjkaek re: Punctuation, Capitalization, and Usage Skills Computer Quiz
I had problems showing this from my usual computer. The document would not open. I also think there is an error on one of the slides where there is an exclamatory sentence. The slide reads "explanatory." I was able to use the program and my kids enjoyed it, but wish I could have used it on the other computer. Thanks for any help opening the document and with the error.
March 22, 2013
DMooney (TpT Seller) re: Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for Elementary Grades and ESL Students
Hello Charlene, I'm interested in using this with 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ESL students. May I follow the others listed below and request the TOC? My e-mail address is Dmooney3@schools.nyc.gov. Thank you very much in advance!
January 14, 2013
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
I am sending a copy of the TOC to your email above. Actually, the preview for this product is the Table of Contents and a sample page. Thanks for your question.
January 15, 2013
eloughrige re: Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for Middle School
I absolutely love your system! I have used Michael Clay Thompson's grammar series for years, and this has helped introduce the concepts and build on them much more smoothly.
My question: Have you ever had success switching steps two and three? My regular and honors kids have no trouble understanding the structure, but my lower level IEP students are finding the
Step 1
Step 2
Step3
Step4A etc.
They have had success with my explaining that in order to find the direct object...it is what 'gets' the verb... (what did you give, what did you find etc.). Then...step 4B...it 'gets' step 4A.
Okay...
currently it looks like this:
Step 1 of that report
Step 2 find
Step3 (you)
Step4A copy
Step 4B me
It seems logical to explain to them a sequential order easier by flipping steps 2 and 3. Would this cause great havoc in the system if I did this?
I apologize that this was so wordy...I hope it all makes sense!
Thanks again for a fresh, new approach that has even captured the excitement of my lowest students!
My question: Have you ever had success switching steps two and three? My regular and honors kids have no trouble understanding the structure, but my lower level IEP students are finding the
Step 1
Step 2
Step3
Step4A etc.
They have had success with my explaining that in order to find the direct object...it is what 'gets' the verb... (what did you give, what did you find etc.). Then...step 4B...it 'gets' step 4A.
Okay...
currently it looks like this:
Step 1 of that report
Step 2 find
Step3 (you)
Step4A copy
Step 4B me
It seems logical to explain to them a sequential order easier by flipping steps 2 and 3. Would this cause great havoc in the system if I did this?
I apologize that this was so wordy...I hope it all makes sense!
Thanks again for a fresh, new approach that has even captured the excitement of my lowest students!
December 14, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Feel free to modify as you wish. I am sure you know what you are doing, and if it works for you, I say go for it. I have found that the order of the steps as they appear in my book work better than any other way, but that is my opinion. Thanks so much for the kind words. I am so happy to hear that your students are excited about grammar. That was my intention.
All the best,
Charlene
All the best,
Charlene
December 16, 2012
MarjanG
My pleasure. Just let me know if you want a "shout out" for any other freebies. My list is always
looking for great resources.
All the best,
Marjan
looking for great resources.
All the best,
Marjan
December 12, 2012
MarjanG re: Winter Holidays Classification Exercise and Holiday Crossword Puzzzle
I just emailed my 10,000+ teacher and social media lists your Winter Holidays Classification Exercise and Holiday Crossword Puzzzle. Hope it helps. It's in a blog post here as well: http://www.thebusyeducator.com/time-saving-resources-for-the-last-weeks-of-school/
Marjan Glavac
Marjan Glavac
December 12, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
You are so kind to do that for me. I appreciate it very much. I will read your blog post immediately. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
December 12, 2012
kellie3974 re: Twenty-five Kisses 'till Christmas
Is there a way to change this for 2012? I tried to fix it myself and it will not allow it? Thanks
November 9, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
I will update this product and send you the new copy. Please email me at charlenetess@yahoo.com, so I can sent it directly to your mail box.
November 10, 2012
5kids1dog re: All About Verbs 2
Hi Charlene, does this unit cover verbals such as gerunds and infinitives?
October 22, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the question and your interest in my product. The All About Verbs unit does not cover verbals since verbals are used as adjectives, adverbs, and nouns. I cover verbals extensively in my Simple Steps to Sentence Sense books.
October 22, 2012
Gloucester re: Getting to Know You Activities for the First Few Days of School
I purchased the lesson, but was not able to download the text lesson. i want to transfer it to a LCD monitor for whole class to read on a screen. I was able to download adobe file. thanks!
Joan Prassas
Joan Prassas
August 27, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
I am sorry you are having this problem. I am not sure I know what you mean. The entire file is a pdf. There is not a text file.
August 27, 2012
nicoleball10 re: How to Develop a Thesis Statement
I just bought this and am wondering if it's opening correctly - I thought that it would be several pages because the explanation says that there are example(s) of a good thesis statement, and since it was $3.00, I expected that there would be some practice of some sort. Am I missing something? Thank you ~ Nicole
August 19, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Hi, Nicole,
I will take another look at the product to see if the description is misleading. If so, I will correct it asap. I apologize for the slow response. I have been away from my office for 5 weeks due to a death in the family. If you will email me at charlenetess@yahoo.com, I can notify you after I have reviewed the product. Thank you for your comment and your purchase.
I will take another look at the product to see if the description is misleading. If so, I will correct it asap. I apologize for the slow response. I have been away from my office for 5 weeks due to a death in the family. If you will email me at charlenetess@yahoo.com, I can notify you after I have reviewed the product. Thank you for your comment and your purchase.
September 8, 2012
Sarah Essay (TpT Seller)
Hi Charlene,
I just purchased your "Avoiding Redundancies" document, but when I try to open it in Adobe, it says the file is not supported or damaged. Other files from TPT download fine with the version I am using.
Thanks,
Sarah
I just purchased your "Avoiding Redundancies" document, but when I try to open it in Adobe, it says the file is not supported or damaged. Other files from TPT download fine with the version I am using.
Thanks,
Sarah
May 7, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
I am so, sorry to hear that you are having this problem. Give me your email address and I will
send you another copy.
send you another copy.
May 8, 2012
ETC (TpT Seller) re: Vocabulary Computer Quiz Set One
Most of your free one page pdf worksheets downloaded as a blank page. Any idea why? (About half of the free products where not viewable.)
May 6, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Do you have the latest version of Adobe Reader installed on your computer? That is usually the problem.
May 6, 2012
freedom re: Punctuation, Capitalization, and Usage Skills Computer Quiz
Sorry to bother you again on how to save the materials, "Punctuation, Capitalization, and Usage Skills Computer Quiz." It kept on flashing the following sentence: Without the owner password, you do not have permission to save this document. If I cannot save the materials on my computer, then I cannot use it in class. Please advice. Thanks.
April 30, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Please contact me at charlenetess@yahoo.com so that we can resolve this.
May 1, 2012
freedom re: Punctuation, Capitalization, and Usage Skills Computer Quiz
I've forgotten to add the name of the material which I have mentioned earlier.
I'm talking on "Punctuation, Capitalization, and Usage Skills Computer Quiz".
Thanks.
I'm talking on "Punctuation, Capitalization, and Usage Skills Computer Quiz".
Thanks.
April 30, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry you are having a problem. Be sure that you have the latest version of Adobe Reader installed on your computer. I have tested the product on several computers, and it is working correctly.Thank you for your comment and for purchasing my product.
April 30, 2012
freedom re: Punctuation, Capitalization, and Usage Skills Computer Quiz
I try to save it and use it in class, but to no success.
It kept asking me to type the password inorder for me to
save the material. Please advice. Thanks.
It kept asking me to type the password inorder for me to
save the material. Please advice. Thanks.
April 30, 2012
freedom re: How to Avoid Run-On Sentences in Your Writing
When I purchased your material on "How to Avoid Writing Run-On Sentences", I thought there would be some printable materials to use with my students in class. I was shocked to see that it is only a guideline or checklist instead of printable material. Do you have any printable materials to come along with the guideline? I love the material that I bought on Prefixes and Suffixes because they have 40 printable materials to use in class. You can check on this material and you will understand what I am saying on printable materials.
Thanks.
Thanks.
April 30, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Please download the product again. I have included an exercise with 20 sentences to correct and the answers. Thank you for your question and for purchasing my product.
April 30, 2012
katiewri re: A Skills Sharpener for Secondary Students
I just purchased this and it isn't working correctly. None of the #2 answer choices are linking to another page.
March 9, 2012
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
I am so sorry this happened. I have sold over 60 of these without a single problem. Please email me at charlenetess at yahoo dot com and I will send you another copy.
March 9, 2012
jstick23 re: Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for High School
How would you successfully implement this into a 45 minute class period? How much time would you spend on each lesson? Is this a "unit" or would you do a lesson every day?
December 30, 2011
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Note: Students are allowed to use the SAM sheet on all assignments and on tests.
Day 1
I would give each student a copy of the SAM sheet. (They keep this). Then I would give each student a copy of the lesson notes and go through the lesson using the overhead projection sheets to illustrate. Next, assign the group practice exercise. I usually assigned even numbered sentences to one row of students, and odd numbered sentences to the next row. If time permits, trade papers and grade aloud. (The answers are in the back of the book.) If there is not enough time, do the grading the following day.
Day 2
Pass out the individual practice exercise sheet. Depending on the level of your students, you can assign all 20 of the sentences or just a few. It is totally up to you. No one knows your students as well as you do. If you need to do something else on Day 2, assign the individual practice exercise sheet as homework. Trade and grade the individual practice sentences. Be sure to take the grades. Students will do exceptionally well on these assignments and making a really high grade will motivate them.
Day 3
Give students the test. You can assign all of the sentences or just 10. (If you have the time, assign all 20 sentences because students will have a chance at a better grade.) Have students turn in the papers, but wait until the next day to grade the papers. (Do not grade them yourself. Students need to hear the answers to reinforce what they have learned.)
Day 4
Assign the writing connection exercise. (If you do not have time for this in class, assign it as homework.)
The following week, you can start the next step. Doing it this way will give you time to work in literature assignments and other necessary lessons.
The KEY to my way of teaching is to not skip any of the steps and to do the steps in order. You are free to shorten the assignments as you wish.
Here is a link to a free article about how to get the most out of Simple Steps to Simple Sense.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Helpful-and-Timesaving-Tips-for-Using-Simple-Steps-to-Sentence-Sense
Please email me at charlenetess@yahoo.com if you have any more questions. I would love to help.
Day 1
I would give each student a copy of the SAM sheet. (They keep this). Then I would give each student a copy of the lesson notes and go through the lesson using the overhead projection sheets to illustrate. Next, assign the group practice exercise. I usually assigned even numbered sentences to one row of students, and odd numbered sentences to the next row. If time permits, trade papers and grade aloud. (The answers are in the back of the book.) If there is not enough time, do the grading the following day.
Day 2
Pass out the individual practice exercise sheet. Depending on the level of your students, you can assign all 20 of the sentences or just a few. It is totally up to you. No one knows your students as well as you do. If you need to do something else on Day 2, assign the individual practice exercise sheet as homework. Trade and grade the individual practice sentences. Be sure to take the grades. Students will do exceptionally well on these assignments and making a really high grade will motivate them.
Day 3
Give students the test. You can assign all of the sentences or just 10. (If you have the time, assign all 20 sentences because students will have a chance at a better grade.) Have students turn in the papers, but wait until the next day to grade the papers. (Do not grade them yourself. Students need to hear the answers to reinforce what they have learned.)
Day 4
Assign the writing connection exercise. (If you do not have time for this in class, assign it as homework.)
The following week, you can start the next step. Doing it this way will give you time to work in literature assignments and other necessary lessons.
The KEY to my way of teaching is to not skip any of the steps and to do the steps in order. You are free to shorten the assignments as you wish.
Here is a link to a free article about how to get the most out of Simple Steps to Simple Sense.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Helpful-and-Timesaving-Tips-for-Using-Simple-Steps-to-Sentence-Sense
Please email me at charlenetess@yahoo.com if you have any more questions. I would love to help.
December 30, 2011
spedteacher05 re: Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for High School
I am also curious about seeing a sample page. What I did see of your work looks great, but do students transfer and apply what they are learning? I work with special education high school studens and sentence structure is so difficult for many.
December 28, 2011
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for your question. The answer is yes, students do transfer and apply what they are learning. In each step there is a writing connection page to allow students to take what they have learned and apply it to their writing.
Special education students have been using my book successfully for many years. It works especially well for them because the steps are presented in logical sequential steps.
If you will email me at Charlenetess@yahoo.com, I will send you sample pages so you can see for yourself.
All the best,
Charlene
Special education students have been using my book successfully for many years. It works especially well for them because the steps are presented in logical sequential steps.
If you will email me at Charlenetess@yahoo.com, I will send you sample pages so you can see for yourself.
All the best,
Charlene
December 29, 2011
creativity71
Dear Charlene,
Hello! I just found your ADORABLE Twenty-five Kisses 'till Christmas for 2011, but noticed that it has the wrong day for Christmas. December actually begins on Thursday. Do you have an updated one I haven't found yet? Thanks!
Debbie Sheehan
sheehand@k12tn.net
Hello! I just found your ADORABLE Twenty-five Kisses 'till Christmas for 2011, but noticed that it has the wrong day for Christmas. December actually begins on Thursday. Do you have an updated one I haven't found yet? Thanks!
Debbie Sheehan
sheehand@k12tn.net
November 27, 2011
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Dear Debbie,
Thanks so much for the note. I absolutely did not notice the error. It will take me a little while to correct this, but as soon as I have it ready I will email another copy to you. I am so sorry for the inconvenience.
All the best,
Charlene
Thanks so much for the note. I absolutely did not notice the error. It will take me a little while to correct this, but as soon as I have it ready I will email another copy to you. I am so sorry for the inconvenience.
All the best,
Charlene
November 27, 2011
lindaluu re: Archetypes in Literature Critical Essay
I tried your suggestion of saving as but it still required a password. Then your email blocked my request for an unlocked copy of the archetype essay. Is there any way I could get a Word document instead of a pdf file? I do teach gifted on the middle school level and wanted to adjust for my kids. Emails: lindaluud@gmail.com or linda.devore@sjsd.k12.mo.us
Thanks!
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September 19, 2011
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
I see the problem with the email being blocked. The final "e" was missing in my name. I will send another document.
September 19, 2011
lindaluu re: Archetypes in Literature Critical Essay
I purchased this assessment for $3 but when I try to save it says "Without the owner's password, you do not have permission to save this document. What do I do? My email is lindaluud@gmail.com.
September 18, 2011
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your question. I am sending an email to your gmail account.
September 18, 2011
funkelaura re: Helpful and Timesaving Tips for Using Simple Steps to Sentence Sense
Are you going to make any more practice exercises for Simple Steps to Sentence Sense?
September 17, 2011
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
If you purchased the Middle School Simple Steps, there is a completely new and different set of practice exercises in the High School Simple Steps book. If you purchased the High School Simple Steps Book, you can download the Packet of New Exercises. The exercises in the Packet are completely new and different from those in the High School Simple Steps. Please email me at charlenetess@yahoo.com if you need more informatioon. Thank you for your question.
September 18, 2011
jlaurich re: Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for Elementary Grades and ESL Students
I am also interested in your book. I would like to see the Table of Contents and find out how many lessons and worksheets or activities there are for the students. Thanks! jlaurich@pylusd.org
September 4, 2011
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your interest in my book. I sent a copy of the TOC to the email address you listed above.
September 5, 2011
freshy74 re: Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for Elementary Grades and ESL Students
Okay...just saw a sample of the prep. phrases...can I see the table of contents, too?
September 4, 2011
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your interest in my book. If you will email me at charlenetess at yahoo.com, I will attach the Table of Contents. All the best, Charlene Tess
September 4, 2011
freshy74 re: Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for Elementary Grades and ESL Students
Can I see a sample page of this book? I am very interested but want to see what I'm buying. Thanks!
September 4, 2011
lynncwilliams re: Simple Steps to Sentence Sense Packet of New Practice Exercises
Does the packet contain the advanced section for high school students? I already purchased the entire middle school curriculum and would like to make sure I can get the advanced section without purchasing another complete curriculum set.
August 25, 2011
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
The Advanced Section is only available in Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for High School. The packet contains the same exercises that are in Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for Middle School. Thanks so much for the question and your interest in my books.
August 25, 2011
judibell
Some of our teachers have used Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for Middle School Students, and we would like to include your SAM system to our district curriculum. Would you be willing to sell our district a site license for these PDFs?
June 1, 2011
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your interest in my book. Please email me at charlenetess@yahoo.com to discuss this further.
June 1, 2011
woehrlev re: Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for High School
Can this be used in a 7th grade Language Arts class...or is it really for high school?
Thanks,
Vickie
Thanks,
Vickie
February 6, 2011
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Yes, it is well suited for 7th grade. The High School edition has an advanced section for Advanced Placement Students. The Middle School edition has the same lessons, but does not contain the advanced section. Thanks for you interest in my books. Please let me know if I can help in any way. All the best, Charlene
February 6, 2011
Renee Tolin re: Study Homonyms on the Computer
This is awesome! Could I ask how you did it? I'm a science teacher and I love the possibilities here!
November 15, 2010
Denise Rucks re: Study Homonyms on the Computer
I love this lesson, however I can't seem to save it to my macbook. When I download it, it opens and works fine but my apple menu disappears and there's no way to save it. Is there a way to send it to me so that I can actually save it?
Denise Rucks
drrucks@me.com
Denise Rucks
drrucks@me.com
November 14, 2010
JoeA
Hello Charlene,
This book looks amazing! I just have one question/concern about the product. If I puschase this would I be able to cut portions from the PDF and put them into smaller pieces in a Word Document? The PDF is locked (is this just on the online preview?). I just need that level of flexability for my students. I would be sure to credit you as the source on any such Word docs.
Thanks,
Joe
This book looks amazing! I just have one question/concern about the product. If I puschase this would I be able to cut portions from the PDF and put them into smaller pieces in a Word Document? The PDF is locked (is this just on the online preview?). I just need that level of flexability for my students. I would be sure to credit you as the source on any such Word docs.
Thanks,
Joe
September 12, 2010
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Hi, Joe. Please email me at charlenetess@yahoo.com so I can discuss this with you. There are a couple of questions I have. Thanks for your interest in my work. I am sure we will be able to work things out.
September 12, 2010
funkelaura
I have downloaded your product Simple Steps to Sentence Sense grades 7-12 and adult.
How does you Middle School and High School products of the same name differ from my original download, or are they combined in what I downloaded. Please let me know.
How does you Middle School and High School products of the same name differ from my original download, or are they combined in what I downloaded. Please let me know.
August 12, 2010
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
The high school book and the middle school book contain exactly the same lesson notes, student lesson practice sheets, and overhead projector sheets. However,the group practice, individual practice, writing connection pages, and tests are different. If you already have a copy of the high school edition of Simple Steps to Sentence Sense and you want a second set of exercises and tests, then the PACKET would be what you would want to download.
Thank you for your interest in my products. Please let me know if I can help you in any way.
All the best,
Charlene Tess
Thank you for your interest in my products. Please let me know if I can help you in any way.
All the best,
Charlene Tess
August 12, 2010
jackdudley
Dear Charlene,
My name is Jack Dennison. I am the Editor-in-Chief of www.FunnelBrain.com, an educational website. I am writing to you because the quality of the work you have posted to PTP distinguishes you as a talented author. I am looking for teacher-authors to create custom study review materials for FunnelBrain (on a paid basis, of course).
These study materials would take the form of online flashcards, quizzes, and study guides for high school and college level courses, as well as for certain standardized exams such as the GMAT, the SAT or the GRE. We are also interested in lesson plans built around activities that can take place on www.FunnelBrain.com.
If you are interested in a paid writing assignment, please email me at jack@funnelbrain.com, and I will respond with details on the available assignments. In the meantime, please feel free to browse FunnelBrain.com.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Jack Dennison
My name is Jack Dennison. I am the Editor-in-Chief of www.FunnelBrain.com, an educational website. I am writing to you because the quality of the work you have posted to PTP distinguishes you as a talented author. I am looking for teacher-authors to create custom study review materials for FunnelBrain (on a paid basis, of course).
These study materials would take the form of online flashcards, quizzes, and study guides for high school and college level courses, as well as for certain standardized exams such as the GMAT, the SAT or the GRE. We are also interested in lesson plans built around activities that can take place on www.FunnelBrain.com.
If you are interested in a paid writing assignment, please email me at jack@funnelbrain.com, and I will respond with details on the available assignments. In the meantime, please feel free to browse FunnelBrain.com.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Jack Dennison
August 7, 2010
Margaret Whisnant (TpT Seller)
Hi Charlene,
I just responded to the nice note you left about the TpT newsletters. Now that I have come to your home page and learned a little of your background and your work as an author, I realize what a supreme complement your feedback is! THANKS YOU again!
Like you, I was one of those youngsters who carried around notebooks trying to write stories, but time has shown that "embellishing the truth in narrative" is my talent. The story has to be there. I just put my spin on it. I do so admire people like you who can create both the story and its telling. Can't wait to read some of your work!
Margaret Whisnant
I just responded to the nice note you left about the TpT newsletters. Now that I have come to your home page and learned a little of your background and your work as an author, I realize what a supreme complement your feedback is! THANKS YOU again!
Like you, I was one of those youngsters who carried around notebooks trying to write stories, but time has shown that "embellishing the truth in narrative" is my talent. The story has to be there. I just put my spin on it. I do so admire people like you who can create both the story and its telling. Can't wait to read some of your work!
Margaret Whisnant
August 5, 2010
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
I really appreciate such kind words. Have a great day, Margaret.
August 5, 2010
wdallaire re: Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for High School
Please post an example and table of contents for Simple Steps To Sentence Steps.
June 17, 2010
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Please email me at charlenetess@yahoo.com. I will reply with the materials you requested.
Thank you for the interest in my book
Thank you for the interest in my book
June 17, 2010
lklander re: Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for High School
Is there way to order using a P.O. from my school? Also are books and CD's both available?
January 12, 2010
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your interest in Simple Steps to Sentence Sense. Please email me at charlenetess@yahoo.com and I will give you full details on how to order with a P.O. Only Ebooks on CD's are available at this time.
January 13, 2010
n/a re: Simple Steps to Sentence Sense for High School
Hello Charlene,
My name is John Chabot and my company, Full Blast Productions, publishes and distributes ESL ebooks. I saw your ebook on Teachers Pay Teachers and would be interested in distributing it and any other ESL ebooks you've written.
Please check out my website at http://www.fullblastproductions.com and get in touch if you would like to discuss a business relationship.
Thank you. john e-mail: fbp@cogeco.ca
My name is John Chabot and my company, Full Blast Productions, publishes and distributes ESL ebooks. I saw your ebook on Teachers Pay Teachers and would be interested in distributing it and any other ESL ebooks you've written.
Please check out my website at http://www.fullblastproductions.com and get in touch if you would like to discuss a business relationship.
Thank you. john e-mail: fbp@cogeco.ca
May 1, 2009
jaimesonlynch
Is there a way to preview this book before I purchase it? I am looking for a good English grammar workbook to use with my 7th and 8th grade international students. Your book sounds like what I need, but I would like to at least see a table of contents or a sample page before I purchase it. Thanks
August 25, 2008
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Yes, of course. I will be happy to send you a TOC and a few sample pages. Please contact me at charlenetess@yahoo.com and give me your email address. I will send the materials you requested. Thanks for your interest in my book.
All the best,
Charlene Tess
All the best,
Charlene Tess
August 25, 2008
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
I am so sorry to hear that you are having trouble. I'm not sure how to help you because I don't know what the problem could be. Please log on again and click on the "contact us" link. That will connect you with the webmaster who should be able to guide you through the download process.
All the best,
Charlene Tess
All the best,
Charlene Tess
September 26, 2007
Davee Clark (TpT Seller)
I just purchased this book on line. I thought I could download it, but am having trouble finding out how. Any ideas?
September 26, 2007
Charlene Tess (TpT Seller)
Dear Cinjo:
I have contacted the webmaster for Teachers pay Teachers to see if they can help you. I am so sorry you are having this problem.
All the best,
Charlene Tess
I have contacted the webmaster for Teachers pay Teachers to see if they can help you. I am so sorry you are having this problem.
All the best,
Charlene Tess
November 22, 2006
Cindy Holland
When I try to download the pdf file for the interactive grammar lesson, the program opens in my browser, but there is no option to download the program.
Cinjo
Cinjo
November 22, 2006
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Charlene Tess taught English and creative writing to high school students and adults for over thirty-four years. She was the Secondary Teacher of the Year for Ysleta Independent School District in 1998, and one of the five finalists for Region XIX Teacher of the Year. She is listed in Who's Who in America. Since 1996, she has worked as an educational consultant helping other teachers use her grammar workbook, Simple Steps to Sentence Sense. Mrs. Tess now devotes her time to writing fiction and teaching fiction writing to adults. She is the author of three novels, and a non-fiction grammar workbook, and has published short fiction and numerous articles in magazines and in short story collections. You can read excerpts from her novels and order her books from her website: www.authorsden.com/charlenetess Charlene and her husband Jerry spend their free time traveling to promote her books and visiting their two daughters and their three grandsons.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I believe that the key to learning grammar and language skills is the sequence in which each concept is presented to the students. The grammar books our school used were hard to use and confusing, so I wrote my own lessons. My students worked in groups and used teacher and peer prepared study sheets. I combined those sheets into a grammar workbook that many teaches in Texas use with their classes. Simple Steps to Sentence Sense is also available from my website: www.authorsden.com/charlenetess.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
The National Council of Teachers of English named the creative writing magazine my classes produced as one of the top 25 in the United States. The Ysleta District in El Paso, Texas, named me Teacher of the Year in 1998, and I was one of the five finalists for Region XIX teacher of the year. I am the author of three novels, a non-fiction grammar book, and numerous short stories and articles.
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
I attended elementary school, high school, and college in El Paso, Texas. I have a Bachelor of Science in English and history. I worked as a consultant for a publishing company and traveled throughout Texas and surrounding states doing workshops and showing teachers how to use my grammar book: Simple Steps to Sentence Sense. I also worked for one year after my retirement as an educational consultant for the Ysleta Independent School District.
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
I am married and have two daughters and three grandsons.
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