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This is a printable work page for students to use as they discuss a common novel with their Literature Circles or Book Groups. This page allows s...
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A quick list of words and phrases translated into Arabic. There are many common words and phrases we use in the classroom everyday. For some ne...
This is a series of past, present, and future verb congugations to allow students a quick format to practice in. This includes ideas for lessons...
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This is a PDF file of 3 posters that could be used in any class. They can be printed on any size paper, to make the poster size of your choice! ...
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A quick pass to give to students to control the amount of times they leave the classroom to use the restroom. Give them out once a week, a month...
This includes the directions and templates needed to make a summative literature ball (looks like a soccer ball) after reading a fictional story....
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This is perfect for placing near your materials in your classroom to have students check out materials when working on a project. In my classroom...
This is a great graphic organizer to have for students to complete, especially as an emergency substitute plan! Students who are familiar with th...
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This is a typed, word document, format of the new Common Core Standards for English 7 students. It is formatted so that you can edit and print se...
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This is perfect for handing out to your students at the beginning of the year to control the "I have to go to the bathroom!" issue! Students beco...
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This is a form which works with students of all ages and grade levels to explain their behavior within the classroom and changes they plan to mak...
Inspired by Wong & Wong's, "First Day's of School," this slip was designed with students who did not complete assignments in mind. This offers st...
This is a quick handout that can be used during the first days of school for students to get to know their teacher quickly. It will help facilit...
This is a handout that can be used for students to get to know one another during the first days of school. It will facilitate student discussio...
This is a quick activity where each student must go around the classroom to meet other students. Upon meeting those students, they must ask in c...
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A common frustration among English teachers is the students' overuse of the word "said." This "Said is Dead" poster offers students a quick list...
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This is a set of posters I created to teach students the Pledge of Allegience. I have English Learners in my classroom, so being able to see the...
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Somyra
Thanks.
February 8, 2013
amywob
This will be very useful! Thanks
August 12, 2012
harvholt33
Love it!!! Thanks!!
June 18, 2012
Stacy Mickelson (TpT Seller)
Neat! I like the group names. Kids latch on to clever titles like that. This is an engaging activity that works for the linguistic and kinesthetic learner! Consider including a photo of a completed ball to help the visually-challenged . . . like me :0)
May 11, 2012
Teresa Williams (TpT Seller)
I plan on using literature circles next year, so this will come in handy! Thanks! I gve you a rating and I am now a follower!
Teresa
Teresa
May 9, 2012
Christy Pryde (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much - I will be adding more materials on here for Literature Circles so check back. Thanks for following me and giving me ratings!
May 9, 2012 
Christy Pryde (TpT Seller)
Glad you like them! Please leave me feedback so I can work on building my store if you enjoy them! Thanks :)
May 9, 2012
Top Notch Teaching (TpT Seller)
Thanks for offering a very practical worksheet that would work well with any book.
May 8, 2012
Christy Pryde (TpT Seller)
I'm so glad it will work for your classroom! Thanks for the rating!
May 9, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
A well thought out, general discussion and question guide for any book.
May 8, 2012
Christy Pryde (TpT Seller)
Thank you for leaving such a kind comment! I hope they prove useful.
May 9, 2012
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Scipi (TpT Seller) re: Literature Circles Worksheet/ Graphic Organizer
I saw your store on the home page of Teachers Pay Teachers; so, I thought I would look at your freebie. I left you a rating. Well done! Since you are asking for help, here are a few suggestions that might help you to better market this product.
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Use the footer to put the copyright symbol, your name and date of creation on EVERY page. Items, especially free ones, have been "stolen" from TPT and posted on other sites to be sold. You have to protect all of your creations. Also number your pages. Finally, unless you want your products revised (I do for my tests) save everything in a PDF format as it is harder to change.
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I am now your very first follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Keep checking the Sellers Forum under Communication for ideas and helpful suggestions given by TPT veterans. The best of luck as you sell on TPT!
Add some clipart to add color or just color. For some reason buyers like color on the original even though they may copy your product in black and white. Also, create a cover page for each of your products which can then be used as an attractive thumbnail to entice buyers. You might also add a second page which is a directions or suggestions page for the teacher. (How do use this? Is this an individual or group activity? Etc.) List several ways you use this product in your classroom. Never assume that a buyer knows how, why, or when to use your product.
Use the footer to put the copyright symbol, your name and date of creation on EVERY page. Items, especially free ones, have been "stolen" from TPT and posted on other sites to be sold. You have to protect all of your creations. Also number your pages. Finally, unless you want your products revised (I do for my tests) save everything in a PDF format as it is harder to change.
You might look at one of my freebies listed below to get an idea of what I mean.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Tiles-FREE-Problem-Solving-Math-Activities-for-Grades-5-8
http
://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dots-Fun-for-Everyone-FREE-Activities-Game-that-Uses-Dominoes
I am now your very first follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Keep checking the Sellers Forum under Communication for ideas and helpful suggestions given by TPT veterans. The best of luck as you sell on TPT!
May 8, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I am new to the teaching world, but hope to share my ideas and materials with others, to collaborate on a global scale and make other teacher's lives easier at the same time!
MY TEACHING STYLE
I am a practitioner in the following teaching styles: Gradual Release of Responsibility Constructing Meaning Love & Logic Management Rick Morris Management Cooperative Learning Strategies GLAD
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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
I have a major in Journalism, as well as Latin American Studies from the University of California, Chico. I have a minor in Spanish, which led me to pursue my BCLAD (Bilingual Crosscultural Language Academic Development) Credential in Spanish, with my area of classroom emphasis in Single Subject English.
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