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Gay Miller
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The Hatchet Resource Guide has vocabulary, comprehension quizzes, constructive response questions aligned to Common Core, a narrative writing uni...
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A Teacher’s Resource Guide to use with The City of Ember includes vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes (both multiple choice and construc...
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This 119 page unit goes along with the book How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell. The unit contains the following:
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REVISED Number the Stars Book Unit contains vocabulary practice, comprehension (multiple-choice and constructive response questions), and skill p...
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This Charlie and the Chocolate Factory unit includes vocabulary, comprehension quizzes, activities to do with the book, and a full grammar unit a...
The Holes Resource Guide contains vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes, reading skill practice, paragraph writing unit, and a figurative la...
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1 Month
REVISED The Cay Resource Guide contains everything you will need to teach a successful unit.
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This unit based on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson contains vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes, and activities to do ...
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A Resource Guide to use with Where the Red Fern Grows contains vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes, constructive response questions, a 14 ...
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REVISED The Giver Resource Guide contains vocabulary practice, comprehension, story elements, skill practice, and classroom display to make teach...
The Whipping Boy Unit contains vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes, constructive response questions with organizers, a 10 lesson affixes u...
This 156 page unit goes along with the book The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden. The unit contains the following:
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o Voca...
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The Castle in the Attic Resource Guide contains everything you will need to teach a successful unit.
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REVISED Free full Chapter 1 materials are included in the sample preview. This 200 page unit for Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner includes voc...
This 26 page unit goes along with the book Stuart Little by E. B. White.
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REVISED A Guide to use with Shiloh contains vocabulary, comprehension questions, constructive response quesitons, skill lessons, activities, and ...
The Sarah, Plain and Tall Unit contains everything you will need to teach a successful unit.
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Civil War on Sunday Book Unit contains vocabulary practice, comprehension, and skill practice linked to Mary Pope Osborne’s #21 book in the Ma...
A Resource Guide to use with The People of Sparks contains vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes, constructive response questions, and langu...
Revolutionary War on Wednesday Book Unit contains a vocabulary list, comprehension, and skill practice linked to Mary Pope Osborne’s #22 book ...
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Sarah Dixon (TpT Seller)
Nicely done teacher packet. Been very useful in teaching the book THe Great Fire.
May 17, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I hope your class enjoyed The Great Fire. It is a wonderful nonfiction book!!
May 17, 2013 
Christi Gentry (TpT Seller)
Love the unit-- of course, can't use everything it's so full of information, but great to have to pick and choose.
May 17, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! The Giver is a wonderful book! I hope your students enjoy reading it.
May 17, 2013
allgort
Thank you so much.
May 16, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. I hope your class enjoys reading The People of Sparks.
May 16, 2013
cdodd
I absolutely love it and I will be using more of your products.
May 16, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you. Hatchet is a wonderful book. I hope your students enjoy reading it. ;>)
May 16, 2013
nicolerobinson8
Very fun unit! Thank you. Nice Common Core connections.
May 15, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. My class loved How the Eat Fried Worms as well. I'm happy the unit worked well for your class. ;>)
May 16, 2013
Tkgoss
Thank you! Everthing I needed.
May 15, 2013
Casson
I will use this unit to supplement the classroom unit for gifted 6th graders.
Thanks!
Thanks!
May 13, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. I hope your class loves this book as much as my students did. Enjoy!!!
May 13, 2013
mariaj924
Having a ball with this unit!
May 13, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! This is such a fun book to teach. I'm glad your students are having fun with it. ;>)
May 13, 2013
lisamac13
Looking forward to using this
May 12, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
I hope your class enjoys reading The City of Ember. My class loved this book!!
May 13, 2013
TLaws45
Enojoyed using the quiz ater every two chapters for my struggling readers. It made the students feel more confident in their success vs. an end of the novel quiz.
Thanks from Arkansas
Thanks from Arkansas
May 11, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you!!! I like to give frequent quizzes as well. I find that the students get better and better as time goes by at taking them. Often during the first novel we read, I must provide extra credit projects for students bring up grades. By the second novel, the students are pros at taking the quizzes. I have patterned the questions after our standardized testing, so doing well with the quizzes is a must. ;>)
May 12, 2013
eestes04
The questions are great for comprehension check. My kids have enjoyed reading the book!
May 11, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! My students love taking the online quizzes. They have been known to say, "Do we get to take a quiz today?" Imagine that? ;>)
May 12, 2013
TBird (TpT Seller)
I'm excited to use this very thorough set of activities next year for our Olympic theme! Packed full of very useful activities, well worth the price.
May 10, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I hope your students enjoy Hour of the Olympics. What a fun book to teach!
May 12, 2013
talk2bethany
Wonderful Summer unit! My students loved this and it took the perfect amount of time.
May 10, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! This is a wonderful book. I'm glad your students enjoyed it.
May 10, 2013
tragatz
Very comprehensive.
May 10, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I hope your students enjoy reading Where the Red Fern Grows as much as my class did. What a great classic!!
May 10, 2013
lauradhorn
Love it!
May 10, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I just added both reading and English skills to this unit. Make sure your version has these. If not, download the item again. I hope your students enjoy reading Stone Fox. ;>)
May 10, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Be sure to come back before you use this unit and download the revised version. I'm about a third of the way finished with revising. The unit will more than double in size when I am finished.
May 9, 2013
kamccaslin
Thank you!
May 8, 2013
cinlew63
Can't wait to use with my students!
May 7, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
I hope your students enjoy reading Twister on Tuesday. The Magic Tree House Series is wonderful!! Enjoy!!!
May 8, 2013
WendyMacWilliam
Can't wait to use this with my class.
May 7, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
I hope your students enjoy this book as much as my class did. My students liked the book so much that they wanted to read the sequel, The People of Sparks. Enjoy ;>)
May 7, 2013
stacypluto
My students loved this novel study!
May 7, 2013
Runde's Room (TpT Seller)
Thank-you so much - this was exactly what I needed! I used your City of Ember unit, so I knew this would be the perfect fit for The People of Sparks.
May 6, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
My class too wanted to read The People of Sparks as soon as we finished The City of Ember. I recently updated this unit by adding additional comprehension questions and constructive response questions. I also resorted the unit so that it matches the format of Ember. If your copy is missing the table of contents you will need to go back and download the newer version. Enjoy!!
May 7, 2013
MaryWarren
What a wonderful unit!!!
May 6, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I hope your students enjoy reading Number the Stars. What a wonderful book!!
May 7, 2013
mrslea
Wonderful resource!
May 6, 2013
emi12ella22
I have used this unit in the past and went to google to find it again when I realized it was on TpT. I had to have it. I loved it in the past and still love to use it. My students enjoy making all the crafts that go along with it.
May 6, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
I'm glad you found me. ;>) Where the Red Fern Grows is a wonderful book! I couldn't imagine teaching 5th grade without it.
May 6, 2013
aliciagarner
Great!
May 5, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you!! I hope your students enjoy reading Vacation Under the Volcano. What a great book!!
May 5, 2013
I Love My Classroom (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much. I appreciate all your hard work, and this will be perfect! We start this in a week for our final read aloud of the year. :)
May 5, 2013
Megnot
Perfect supplement to my Civil War Unit
May 4, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I hope your students enjoy Civil War on Sunday. The Magic Tree House Series can't be beat!
May 5, 2013
hkeelan
Looking forward to incorporating this into my Hatchet Novel study. With a class predominately of boys - it's a great novel to keep their attention!
May 4, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! This is a perfect book for mostly boys. I hope your class enjoys it. ;>)
May 5, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
I hope your class enjoys Hour of the Olympics. We had a fun time holding a classroom Olympics while reading this book!!
May 5, 2013
Caroline Godwin (TpT Seller)
I really enjoyed using this when teaching Hatchet recently. It added to my normal unit.
May 2, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Hatchet is always a favorite with my students as well. I'm glad your class enjoyed it. ;>)
May 5, 2013
cindyfirst
Thank you!
May 1, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. I hope your class enjoys reading Hour of the Olympics. ;>)
May 1, 2013
tstami
Very helpful. Thanks!
May 1, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. I hope your students enjoy reading Stone Fox. What a great book!!
May 1, 2013
Jenniesings2
This was a great tool and excellent resource.
May 1, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I hope your class enjoys this book as much as my class did.
May 1, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you!! My class had a great time with this book. I hope your class will as well. Enjoy ;>)
April 30, 2013
malindagorham
This is one of my favorite books! Thank you!!
April 28, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
You're welcome! This is one of my favorites as well. Enjoy!!!
April 28, 2013
ccarney12
Was great for our civil war unit. Loved the comprehension pages!
April 28, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I hope your students enjoyed studying about the Civil War. ;>)
April 28, 2013
Cindy Hepp (TpT Seller)
I have used your chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions on the web for several years. This updated resource is just perfect! Thank you for putting this together!
April 28, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Hi Cindy,
Updating this unit is my current project. If you would like updates as I go along, you can send your e-mail address to me at millerg3@k12tn.net, and I will send you each lesson as I finish it. I have finished Lesson 1 of 8, and I am currently working on Lesson 2. (I'm adding vocabulary practice, constructive response questions, and a research paper writing unit.)
I hope your class loves reading The Castle in the Attic!!
Updating this unit is my current project. If you would like updates as I go along, you can send your e-mail address to me at millerg3@k12tn.net, and I will send you each lesson as I finish it. I have finished Lesson 1 of 8, and I am currently working on Lesson 2. (I'm adding vocabulary practice, constructive response questions, and a research paper writing unit.)
I hope your class loves reading The Castle in the Attic!!
April 28, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I am planning to teach this book next with my 5th graders. It is such a wonderful book. I hope your class enjoyed it.
April 27, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. I hope your class enjoys reading this fun book!!
April 27, 2013
aliooop3
I am just starting this book with some struggling readers in middle school, and we are all excited to see where the story goes! Your guide will be very helpful to tie in all the language arts skills that they need, while keeping the book fun to read! Thank you for your hard work! :)
April 26, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. My students were the same. Once we finished The City of Ember, my class wanted to jump right into The People of Sparks. We will finish this coming week. My students are loving the book. It's quite different from Ember but just as good. Enjoy!!
April 26, 2013
derani
Thanks! This is going to be a great success with my multilevel class!
April 25, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. My class had a great time with this lesson. I hope your class will enjoy it as well.
April 26, 2013
Starlyne
The comprehension questions were great
April 25, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I hope your students enjoyed reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. ;>)
April 26, 2013
stba09
Great Product!!!!
April 25, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I hope your students enjoy reading The Magic Tree House! Enjoy!!
April 25, 2013
stba09
Lo your products!!!
April 25, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you again. My students had a great time with the projects with this unit. I hope yours will as well. Enjoy ;>)
April 25, 2013
MissEMolly
Wonderful units, I love having the Ancient World titles together. Thank you!
April 25, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. Putting the Ancient World titles together is the way I teach. I'm glad it works for you as well. It is also a way to give you a little break on the price. I hope your students enjoy reading The Magic Tree House. These four books are some of my favorites. Enjoy!!
April 25, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
cdodd re: A Resource Guide to Use with Hatchet
I purchased the unit guide, but I don't know where to find the link, username and password that goes with it.
May 12, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
You will find all the information on page 194 of the unit. If you have trouble please e-mail me at teachwithgaymiller@gmail.com, and I will make sure you can access the interactive quizzes. My students enjoy the interactive quizzes. I hope yours will as well.
May 13, 2013
housec re: A Resource Guide to Use with Hatchet
How long do you have access to the online quizzes after purchase?
May 7, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
At this time, I have no plans for removing them. The website is paid for 2 years, and I plan to renew it when the 2 years is up.
May 7, 2013
leabuster re: A Resource Guide to use with Where the Red Fern Grows
The activities; are they to be done after reading a chapter or several chapters?
April 24, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
I have divided the book into 15 segments. Here is how the 20 chapters are grouped:
Chapters 1-2
Chapter 3
Chapters 4-5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapters 10-11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17-18
Chapter 19-20
There are 3 vocabulary practices actitivies (after each 5 lessons), 15 comprehension quizzes, and 14 language lessons (On the 15th day there is a test.).
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Chapters 1-2
Chapter 3
Chapters 4-5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapters 10-11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17-18
Chapter 19-20
There are 3 vocabulary practices actitivies (after each 5 lessons), 15 comprehension quizzes, and 14 language lessons (On the 15th day there is a test.).
Let me know if you have any other questions.
April 25, 2013
cbgwinkler
Hello Gay,
I recently purchased your HOOT unit. Do you have the Answer Keys for the Study Pages on each chapter?
Thanks,
I recently purchased your HOOT unit. Do you have the Answer Keys for the Study Pages on each chapter?
Thanks,
April 9, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Hi,
The answer keys are at the end of the packet beginning on page 173 and going to page 185. Answers for the vocabulary test, multiple choice tests, constructive response questions, and the writing lessons are included. If you can't find what you need you can e-mail me at millerg3@k12tn.net.
The answer keys are at the end of the packet beginning on page 173 and going to page 185. Answers for the vocabulary test, multiple choice tests, constructive response questions, and the writing lessons are included. If you can't find what you need you can e-mail me at millerg3@k12tn.net.
April 9, 2013
Michele Laudanno (TpT Seller) re: A Resource Guide to use with The Cay
How are the chapters broken up in your guide?
April 8, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Hi Michele,
I am currently working on this unit right now. I should have a revised version up this weekend. (The price will stay the same. I just wanted to make some improvements to the current skill lessons included wiith the unit.)The comprehension quizzes and the constructive response questions will stay the same.
There is one vocabulary word per chapter with 4 practice pages with these words.
The first four chapter quizzes are each individual - one chapter per quiz. From chapter 5 on, the quizzes combine two chapters together (Chapters 5-6 quiz etc.) until you get to the last three chapters in the book (Chapters 17-19) which are grouped together.
There are four lessons on sentences (fragments, combining, and correcting run-ons). The first lesson will be based on Chapters 1-4, Lesson 2 Chapters 5-7, Lesson 3 Chapters 8-10, and Lesson 4 Chapters 11-13. I am adding a lesson on dialect and additonal activites with story elements. These lessons are based on the full book.
I can e-mail you the Table of Contents if this would be helpful. My e-mail address is millerg3@k12tn.net.
Hope this helps.
I am currently working on this unit right now. I should have a revised version up this weekend. (The price will stay the same. I just wanted to make some improvements to the current skill lessons included wiith the unit.)The comprehension quizzes and the constructive response questions will stay the same.
There is one vocabulary word per chapter with 4 practice pages with these words.
The first four chapter quizzes are each individual - one chapter per quiz. From chapter 5 on, the quizzes combine two chapters together (Chapters 5-6 quiz etc.) until you get to the last three chapters in the book (Chapters 17-19) which are grouped together.
There are four lessons on sentences (fragments, combining, and correcting run-ons). The first lesson will be based on Chapters 1-4, Lesson 2 Chapters 5-7, Lesson 3 Chapters 8-10, and Lesson 4 Chapters 11-13. I am adding a lesson on dialect and additonal activites with story elements. These lessons are based on the full book.
I can e-mail you the Table of Contents if this would be helpful. My e-mail address is millerg3@k12tn.net.
Hope this helps.
April 8, 2013
PIlar Wilson (TpT Seller) re: Stone Fox Unit
Hello from Belgium! I am a third grade DODEA teacher at the NATO headquarters. We are from Greenville, SC right down the way from you! I just finished making and giving a wonderful...and exhausting....Iditarod unit. I bought 25 copies of Stone Fox as a follow up and am too tired to make up all the materials myself right now. There are lots of units on TPT but yours seems to be what I am looking for. Do you a preview of more that the few thumbnails shown? I could simply take a chance since it is only $6 but was hoping to see a bit more of your package before buying. My email is Joanne.Mitchell@ eu.dodea.edu. Thanks so much!
March 16, 2013
Kaseydaniel2
Hi! I just purchased the Cricket in Times Square unit. Could you help me with the interactive quizzes? It is saying I need a username and password just for the site. I have the one you provided in the packet. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks!
Kasey kaseydaniel1@yahoo.com
Kasey kaseydaniel1@yahoo.com
March 12, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Hi Kasey,
The password is case sensitive. Also there are no spaces. I have found that copying and pasting the password does not work very well. Let me know if you can get in with these suggestions.
I have Google Analytics on the entry pages of all my quizzes, so I know the passwords are working for a lot of people. If you continue to have trouble, I can send you the quizzes in a zipped file tonight when I am at home.
Gay Miller
The password is case sensitive. Also there are no spaces. I have found that copying and pasting the password does not work very well. Let me know if you can get in with these suggestions.
I have Google Analytics on the entry pages of all my quizzes, so I know the passwords are working for a lot of people. If you continue to have trouble, I can send you the quizzes in a zipped file tonight when I am at home.
Gay Miller
March 12, 2013
3vsTaylor re: The Cricket in Times Square Unit
Hi I just came across this wonderful site. I am working on a school wide reading program. We are using Cricket for the book. I wanted to pick your brain about ideas on a school wide assembly and ideas about crafts. Anything you have done in the past. I am not sure how this website works but if you could make me a " Cricket idea" book and jot down what you have come up in the past I am wimping to pay for it.
Please let me know if you would be willing to do this?
Thanks Jen
Jtaylornm@gmail.com
Please let me know if you would be willing to do this?
Thanks Jen
Jtaylornm@gmail.com
March 11, 2013
Ford5 re: A Resource Guide to Use with Hatchet
Hi! I just bought your Hatchet unit last night and I am loving it! However, I have a quick question for you. What is the Figurative Language Chart you are talking about in "Lesson 9 - Writing You Descriptive Writing." Is it the graphic organizers or is there something else they can fill in for a graphic organizer? Thanks!!
March 5, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
I didn't realize I had omitted the charts until your question. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. The charts are now included on pages 124 and 125. If you will download the product again you will have them. ;>)
March 5, 2013
Willean Buckley (TpT Seller)
I purchased Hatchet, where is the password for the quiz etc?
March 5, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
The password is at the end of the packet on page 192. E-mail me if you have trouble at millerg3@k12tn.net.
March 5, 2013
laurielaviolette re: A Resource Guide to use with Holes
I purchased this resource as I was interested in doing the "dig" with my class. There is nothing provided for this activity other than photos. I would like to know the clues that were used as well as what is in the bags. Is this possible?
March 1, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Many of the bags were empty to represent the holes that would be empty. Five had items related to the story including a fish fossil, a very old can of peaches, plastic lizards, a small wooden treasure chest, and a gold lipstick tube. If you will send your e-mail address to millerg3@k12tn.net, I will e-mail you the clues.
March 1, 2013
darlengl1 re: Civil War on Sunday Book Unit
Am I supposed to be able to download this? If so, how?
Thanks,
Darlene
Thanks,
Darlene
February 18, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Hi Darlene,
I'm not sure if you are referring to the printable book itself or the extra stuff I have on the password protected site. To download your book, go to MY PURCHASES. You should find a link to download your purchase. If you are having trouble with the password protected materials send me an e-mail at millerg3@k12tn.net with the password so that I know you purchased the materials, and I will e-mail you everything in a zipped file.
I'm not sure if you are referring to the printable book itself or the extra stuff I have on the password protected site. To download your book, go to MY PURCHASES. You should find a link to download your purchase. If you are having trouble with the password protected materials send me an e-mail at millerg3@k12tn.net with the password so that I know you purchased the materials, and I will e-mail you everything in a zipped file.
February 18, 2013
Kay logghe (TpT Seller) re: A Resource Guide to use with Where the Red Fern Grows
how do I get the power points so I can use them?
February 12, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Hi Kay,
I have six PowerPoints for this book. You can find them here.
http://www.bookunitsteacher.com/reading_redfern/redfern.htm
I have six PowerPoints for this book. You can find them here.
http://www.bookunitsteacher.com/reading_redfern/redfern.htm
February 12, 2013
shartnett re: The Cricket in Times Square Unit
I used your Cricket unit last year via a reading unit link at a school. On it you had activity links for the different chapters is this somehow still available or part of this unit? Also, is this unit now common core aligned and if so does it list the standards that it meets?
February 4, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
This unit has all the vocabulary, comprehension questions, and skill practice that was on the school website. It also has a link, username, and password to the interactive quizzes. I have added a few additional items such as graphic organizers to help with the skill practice and each question now has a constructive response question. Each constructive response question lists the Common Core standard.
February 4, 2013
jamckim35 re: A Resource Guide to Use with Hatchet
Hi, I think I used this last year.......Does the $10 include the links to the point of view tutorials that were set up by chapters previously???
January 31, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
For most of my novel units I have two websites; one is password protected and one that is not. When you purchase the resource guide you receive the link, username, and password. For Hatchet the password protected site has the interactive quizzes. The Hatchet free site http://bookunitsteacher.com/reading_hatchet/hatchet.htm contains the PowerPoint I think you are referring to. It is on Story Elements and contains a segment on point of view. The free site also has vocabulary word webs, cause and effect, the light reflection experiment, the Hershey Kiss fill in the blanks story, and student examples from the writing project presented in the unit.
January 31, 2013
aray88 re: How to Eat Fried Worms Unit
Hello! I love your resource guide! The quizzes and work is challenging enough for my fifth grade enrichment English class. However, I did want to ask you if you have answers for the Open Ended Tests? I assign the open ended questions for homework and they would be much easier to grade with some sort of base answer to go by. Is there one included that I missed? Thanks I appreciate it!
January 29, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Hi,
Thank you, my students love this book. I hope yours will as well.
I placed answer keys to the multiple choice questions and the constructive response questions at the end of the packet. I did not make answer keys for the open ended questions because they are the same questions as the multiple choice; just worded in a different manner. You can find the answers I was looking for by the answers on the multiple choice questions. I hope this helps.
Thank you, my students love this book. I hope yours will as well.
I placed answer keys to the multiple choice questions and the constructive response questions at the end of the packet. I did not make answer keys for the open ended questions because they are the same questions as the multiple choice; just worded in a different manner. You can find the answers I was looking for by the answers on the multiple choice questions. I hope this helps.
January 30, 2013
Annie Thomas (TpT Seller) re: A Teacher's Resource Guide to Use with The City of Ember
Hi Gay-
I just wanted to give you a heads-up to something I used from your packet today. We had a few minutes at the end of the day so I thought it would be fun to look up jobs for students using the "job predictor" link you supplied on page 15. The first name I typed in (a name of a girl in my class), the job that came up for her was "stripper". I quickly shut off the whiteboard, and will white out the site from the page before using it again, but I thought you might like to know. I am really enjoying the packet! The kids are enjoying the book as much as I did.
I just wanted to give you a heads-up to something I used from your packet today. We had a few minutes at the end of the day so I thought it would be fun to look up jobs for students using the "job predictor" link you supplied on page 15. The first name I typed in (a name of a girl in my class), the job that came up for her was "stripper". I quickly shut off the whiteboard, and will white out the site from the page before using it again, but I thought you might like to know. I am really enjoying the packet! The kids are enjoying the book as much as I did.
January 29, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much. I have used the site many times without this kind of result. In fact, I had left the link out of the original packet that I placed on TPT and teachers who have used my materials in the past requested I put it back in. It will definitely be dropped. I appreciate the heads-up.
March 19, 2013
lisabug84 re: A Resource Guide to use with Where the Red Fern Grows
I was also wondering where the find the Powerpoints that are mentions in the outline for the English lessons. Thanks for your help.
January 27, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Hi Lisa,
They are on my personal website. Here is the link:
http://bookunitsteacher.com/reading_redfern/redfern.htm
Gay
They are on my personal website. Here is the link:
http://bookunitsteacher.com/reading_redfern/redfern.htm
Gay
January 27, 2013
lisabug84 re: A Resource Guide to use with Where the Red Fern Grows
Hi Mrs. Miller,
I love this resource and I'm really looking forward to starting the book with my students. My question is how did you manage your time in the classroom in order to get to everything? Everything included in the resource is very important for the students to learn. I'm just not sure how to get to it all. Did you do small groups? If so what did you do with the groups and what were the others students working on? Were they assigned work to do at home? Did they take the books home? Just trying to get some ideas on how to maximize my use of this awesome resource. Thanks a bunch!
I love this resource and I'm really looking forward to starting the book with my students. My question is how did you manage your time in the classroom in order to get to everything? Everything included in the resource is very important for the students to learn. I'm just not sure how to get to it all. Did you do small groups? If so what did you do with the groups and what were the others students working on? Were they assigned work to do at home? Did they take the books home? Just trying to get some ideas on how to maximize my use of this awesome resource. Thanks a bunch!
January 27, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
The audio version of this book is quite good and saves a bunch of class time. [Students seem to read at a slower pace than the audio.] I did send books home if a student was absent, but the majority of reading was completed in class.
Most of the time the instruction was whole class, although I often divided students into small groups to complete activities. I floated between the groups during this time.
We have a 90 minute block for language arts. This helps. We only cover about four novels a year, so we spent approximately 9 weeks completing this unit.
Most of the time the instruction was whole class, although I often divided students into small groups to complete activities. I floated between the groups during this time.
We have a 90 minute block for language arts. This helps. We only cover about four novels a year, so we spent approximately 9 weeks completing this unit.
January 27, 2013
maryadair re: The Dark is Rising Book Unit
I love your board that posts the teaching standards, vocabulary, essential question, etc. Do you have any other units that include the CC standards, essential questions, etc. that can be posted?
I am currently using your "How To Eat Fried Worms" unit and the kids are loving it.
I am currently using your "How To Eat Fried Worms" unit and the kids are loving it.
January 3, 2013
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
A big goal of mine is to add constructive response questions, essential questions, and Common Core materials to all my units.
I am currently working on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It is about 99% finished. (I'm in the proofing stage.) It will have a whole grammar unit based on the Common Core Standards. Included in the unit is vocabulary, essential questions, and standards to post in the classroom.
The others will come in time.
My students always enjoy How to Eat Fried Worms. I'm glad your class is as well. ;>)
I am currently working on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It is about 99% finished. (I'm in the proofing stage.) It will have a whole grammar unit based on the Common Core Standards. Included in the unit is vocabulary, essential questions, and standards to post in the classroom.
The others will come in time.
My students always enjoy How to Eat Fried Worms. I'm glad your class is as well. ;>)
January 3, 2013
lit1 re: A Resource Guide to Use with Hatchet
Gay,
I have to do a Unit Plan on The Hatchet incorporating Backward Design for a Masters level course. My unit plan is due on 12/31 and I desperately need some sample rubrics and a unit plan to follow. I will b happy to pay you the $10.00 resource fee but I'm having problems with the website. Also, I need to know how The Hatchet is classified. Is it a 5th or 6th grade level book? Finally, I need to incorporate two subjects in my plan and to list the specific standards I am using. Since I am not in a public school can you please provide the link to the current standards? Please call me if you find it easier to share information. My number is 646-327-0149. My name is Alicia.
I have to do a Unit Plan on The Hatchet incorporating Backward Design for a Masters level course. My unit plan is due on 12/31 and I desperately need some sample rubrics and a unit plan to follow. I will b happy to pay you the $10.00 resource fee but I'm having problems with the website. Also, I need to know how The Hatchet is classified. Is it a 5th or 6th grade level book? Finally, I need to incorporate two subjects in my plan and to list the specific standards I am using. Since I am not in a public school can you please provide the link to the current standards? Please call me if you find it easier to share information. My number is 646-327-0149. My name is Alicia.
December 18, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
My school system has appointed Hatchet as a sixth grade book. According to Scholastic's Book Wizard it has an interest level of 6-8 with a reading equivalent of 5.9. In addition to vocabulary and comprehension, this unit includes a series of lessons which teach students to write narratives incorporating imagery and figurative language. A grading rubric follows these skill lessons. You can see student examples from this project on my personal website at http://www.bookunitsteacher.com/reading_hatchet/hatchet.htm
The writing prompt is . . .
In the Canadian wilderness Brian came across many wild animals. Brian saw porcupine, turtle, wolf, skunk, squirrel, rabbit, bear, and moose. Choose one animal that you might encounter if you were in the wilderness of Canada. Read the examples about Brian's encounter with this animal. You will also read some factual information about the animal you choose.
Now imagine you are in the wilderness and you run across this animal. Your "meeting" may be humorous, scary, or even a blessing.
Science is somewhat incorporated with the unit in that I included factual reports written by students so that they can use their knowledge of the animal in the narratives they write. (This would be an easy topic to expand on by simply adding animal relationships, food chains, etc.)
Another series of skills covered in this unit include story elements: characters, setting, point of view, conflict, plot, and theme. Students create a story map after the skills are covered.
I have listed Common Core Standards for each constructive response question, but not for each activity. You can easily Google Common Core Standards.
I hope this answers each of your questions.
Gay Miller
The writing prompt is . . .
In the Canadian wilderness Brian came across many wild animals. Brian saw porcupine, turtle, wolf, skunk, squirrel, rabbit, bear, and moose. Choose one animal that you might encounter if you were in the wilderness of Canada. Read the examples about Brian's encounter with this animal. You will also read some factual information about the animal you choose.
Now imagine you are in the wilderness and you run across this animal. Your "meeting" may be humorous, scary, or even a blessing.
Science is somewhat incorporated with the unit in that I included factual reports written by students so that they can use their knowledge of the animal in the narratives they write. (This would be an easy topic to expand on by simply adding animal relationships, food chains, etc.)
Another series of skills covered in this unit include story elements: characters, setting, point of view, conflict, plot, and theme. Students create a story map after the skills are covered.
I have listed Common Core Standards for each constructive response question, but not for each activity. You can easily Google Common Core Standards.
I hope this answers each of your questions.
Gay Miller
December 18, 2012
dpaseur re: A Resource Guide to Use with The Giver
Ca you please tell me if the open ended questions and all pages have an answer key included?
thanks
thanks
December 10, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Yes, answer keys are provided for the following:
story map
vocabulary test
multiple choice/short answer quizzes
constructive response questions
story map
vocabulary test
multiple choice/short answer quizzes
constructive response questions
December 10, 2012
brouwser re: The Cricket in Times Square Unit
Cricket in Times Square. I am thrilled with all that you have included. I am concerned about rule 4 on page 79. I've taught my students change the f to a v and add es. This is important to know the base word and the ending is not -ves, but -es. I am afraid the way it is worded on page 79 would confuse my students.
Thanks,
Cindie
Thanks,
Cindie
December 9, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Hi Cindie,
After a little research I decided to go with your suggestion. Even the textbooks I looked through, worded this rule different ways. Boy, this can be confusing to students!
Please download again to get the revised version.
After a little research I decided to go with your suggestion. Even the textbooks I looked through, worded this rule different ways. Boy, this can be confusing to students!
Please download again to get the revised version.
December 10, 2012
patty nuzzo (TpT Seller) re: Number the Stars Unit
I did purchase your unit for Number the Stars
How can I get the code for the online test?
How can I get the code for the online test?
December 6, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Look on page 59. If you have trouble e-mail me at millerg3@k12tn.net.
December 6, 2012
renee47 re: Number the Stars Unit
Why was there not an answer key included?
November 30, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
I included answer keys at the end of the unit. Be sure your entire unit printed. On page 54 you will find the answer key for the two vocabulary practice pages and the vocabulary test. On page 55 you will find the answer keys to all the multiple choice comprehension questions. On pages 56-58 you will find the answers to the constructive response questions. E-mail me at millerg3@k12tn.net if you continue to have problems.
November 30, 2012
bcbyron re: Thanksgiving on Thursday Interactive Quizzes
Hi, I teach behavior kids in two different buildings during the day. Can I access the test questions in both buildings (on different computers). I would be testing 2-3 at a time.
Thanks, Carol
Thanks, Carol
November 5, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Hi Carol,
Your question forced me to make a decision about just this problem. Here is what I have decided. I am placing all the interactive quizzes on my personal website. When you purchase the printable version of the book unit you will receive the web address, username, and password to the section of my website for the book you have just purchased. In this password protected area you will have access to the interactive quizzes for that particular book. (Special Note: I am going to make the interactive quizzes in zipped folders on the Teachers Pay Teachers site inactive as they will no longer be needed.) I plan to add $1.00 to each book unit after the password protected website information has been added to the product on TpT. ;>)
I hope to have these all up and going by the end of the week.
With the move to test our students online (including the PARCC), I feel students desperately need to practice taking quizzes on the computer. I hope this will be one step in getting our students ready.
Your question forced me to make a decision about just this problem. Here is what I have decided. I am placing all the interactive quizzes on my personal website. When you purchase the printable version of the book unit you will receive the web address, username, and password to the section of my website for the book you have just purchased. In this password protected area you will have access to the interactive quizzes for that particular book. (Special Note: I am going to make the interactive quizzes in zipped folders on the Teachers Pay Teachers site inactive as they will no longer be needed.) I plan to add $1.00 to each book unit after the password protected website information has been added to the product on TpT. ;>)
I hope to have these all up and going by the end of the week.
With the move to test our students online (including the PARCC), I feel students desperately need to practice taking quizzes on the computer. I hope this will be one step in getting our students ready.
November 6, 2012
Terri Boddy (TpT Seller) re: Thanksgiving on Thursday Interactive Quizzes
I just bought your test. It seems thorough but I'm confused on how do I administer the test to my students. I want to test ten at a time.
October 28, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Hi Terri,
I just learned yesterday how to place my quizzes on my website in a password protected area. I'll put Thanksgiving on Thursday on the site this now.
I have a call into Tech Support. I am having trouble creating a second password protected folder. I'm not sure if only one is allowed. I will get back when I learn more.
I just learned yesterday how to place my quizzes on my website in a password protected area. I'll put Thanksgiving on Thursday on the site this now.
I have a call into Tech Support. I am having trouble creating a second password protected folder. I'm not sure if only one is allowed. I will get back when I learn more.
October 28, 2012
kathysever re: Lesson 4 Figurative Language
I love the activites in this product, and I am beginning a figurative language unit in November. Unfortunately I teach fourth grade and I am not familiar with this book. Could these activites be adapted to other books on a fourth grade level?
October 27, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
The organizer and response cards would work for fourth grade; however, I think the example sentences will be too difficult. This would rule out many of the activities. Sorry!
October 27, 2012
edanica re: A Resource Guide to Use with Hatchet
Any chance you might do Esperanza Rising or Tuck Everlasting?
October 7, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Sorry, I do not have units on Esperanza Rising or Tuck Everlasting. I know they are both great books.
October 7, 2012
Ashley Stapleton (TpT Seller) re: A Resource Guide to Use with Hatchet
Which books have you already aligned with the Common Core Standards?
October 4, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
I have 9 book units aligned to Common Core so far. They include:
Hatchet
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
How to Eat Fried Worms
Holes
Number the Stars
The Giver
The Whipping Boy
Where the Red Fern Grows
Ella Enchanted
On the main page of my store I added a custom link that says, "Common Core Aligned Constructive Response Questions." You will be able to find the books that are aligned under this link.
Hatchet
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
How to Eat Fried Worms
Holes
Number the Stars
The Giver
The Whipping Boy
Where the Red Fern Grows
Ella Enchanted
On the main page of my store I added a custom link that says, "Common Core Aligned Constructive Response Questions." You will be able to find the books that are aligned under this link.
October 4, 2012
Ashley Stapleton (TpT Seller)
The Angles of Morgan Hill is in a series of books by Donna VanLiere. I know you have heard of the book The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessings.
October 4, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Yes, I am familar with The Christmas Shoes. I will keep this book in mind; however, it will be a while before I am ready to start new book units.
October 4, 2012
vmom re: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Book Unit
What edition is this book unit for? I know there are many editions. I have the 2007 edition.
October 3, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
I used the book that was published by Puffin Books in 1988. The edition number is ISBN 0-14-130115-5. Hope this helps.
October 3, 2012
Ashley Stapleton (TpT Seller)
Hey I was wondering if you have a unit done on The Angels of Morgan Hill by Donna VanLiere? If not, can you do one?
October 3, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
I'm not familiar with this book. I do plan to make more book units in the future, but it will be a while before I have time. Right now I am adding Common Core constructive response questions to the units I have already created. This will take a while.
October 3, 2012
sherigilliam
Will you be adding Indian in the Cupboard to your TPT store soon?
September 23, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
The Indian in the Cupboard unit that was on the MCE site was created by another teacher. You can get it here. http://www.mce.k12tn.net/reading63/indian.htm
September 24, 2012
hbjteach11 re: A Teacher's Resource Guide to Use with The City of Ember
Where did you get the Parafin wax and cotton string from? Do you remember how much it cost?
September 9, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
You can get parafin at the grocery store next to the canning jars. Wal-Mart should also have it. I don't remember the cost. The string is just ordinary string. You should be able to get it at Wal-Mart as well. My husband keeps this kind of thing in his workshop, so I just go raid his supplies when I need something. Sorry, this isn't much help.
September 9, 2012
stephaw1987 re: Number the Stars Unit
This unit is described as being 51 pages. The preview was 51 pages, but the actual download that I purchased is only 37 pages. Is there something that I am missing or is it all the same?
Thanks!
Thanks!
September 8, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you for calling this to my attention. For some reason the newer version did not upload to the TPT site. It is there now. Please download it again. The full version with the constructive response questions is now on the site.
September 8, 2012
hbjteach11 re: A Teacher's Resource Guide to Use with The City of Ember
When you made the candles with you City of Ember unit, how much wax did you use and for how many students? Also how much cotton string?
September 8, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
I purchased two boxes of the paraffin wax and colored it by adding broken crayons. I had a entire ball of the cotton string. I don't remember how much was left over, but it did not take any were close to the entire ball of string. We had enough materials for a class of 18 to 20. You might want to make all your wax the same color if you have a large class, so that you can pour it all together when the wax is about halfway used up. The students really loved this project. I hope yours do as well.
September 8, 2012
Amanda Lucero (TpT Seller) re: A Resource Guide to use with The Cay
Hi! I wanted to ask you, in regards to your The Cay unit, what is the edible octopus? I'd love to do that activity but I can't really tell what's going on in the picture.
September 7, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
The octopus is a hotdog. One end was sliced into the tentacles (before heating which made the ends curl up a bit), and mustard was used for the eyes. The octopus was placed over macaroni and cheese which was made using shell pasta. The whole dish was decorated with colorful goldfish crackers. The students loved it.
September 7, 2012
buff re: Stone Fox Unit
Does this book have anyway to tie in multiculture?
September 6, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Stone Fox is a Native American. He enters the sled race to raise money for his people.
September 6, 2012
Lyndabock re: A Resource Guide to use with Flat Stanley
Do you have more on the last chapters of the book?
thanks!
thanks!
September 5, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
No, sorry. This is why this is a free item. I hope you will enjoy what is there.
September 5, 2012
pattyweaver re: The Giver Interactive Quizzes
Is there a way for me to retrieve the students score and identify which test questions they answered incorrectly?
September 4, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
You will receive a zipped file with the quizzes. These quizzes are written in html and will open on Internet Explorer or similar web browser. The questions are multiple choice and the program gives immediate feedback (right or wrong) and keeps a percentage correct as a student takes the quiz. The only way to see which questions a student misses is to look at his/her test when the test is completed. There is not a record keeping system with the program to tally numbers of students missing/getting correct certain questions. I usually go around and write down student final grades once they complete the test. This is easily done if you are in a lab with multiple computers.
September 4, 2012
MsMia1234 re: A Resource Guide for The Magic Tree House Series (American History Titles)
When your units of study were available on the school's website, you had them broken down by Magic Tree House title. Is there a way to purchase the individual titles on TPT? I teach ESL students in grades K-4. My students began the novel studies last year and we started with book one. We are not reading them as larger units such as 'American History'. We are reading them as units that are divided as the author has them broken up in four book mysteries. Your hard work was an invaluable resource for me to help guide instruction and allowed me to focus on their individual needs as learners. Thanks for the info.
September 3, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
All titles that have the interactive quizzes are sold individually. You can find the title you need by going to my store and typing the "name of the book" interactive quizzes. (For example Twister on Tuesday Interactive Quizzes) They are $2.00 to $3.00 a piece depending on the level of questions. Tigers at Twilight Interactive Quizzes and Viking Ships at Sunrise Interactive Quizzes are free. NOTE: The interactive quizzes are just that. They do not have the vocabulary or projects included. I placed several titles together by theme because it would be cheaper for you to get them grouped than to buy each title at $3.00 individually. For example A Resource Guide for the Magic Tree House Series (Ancient Worlds Titles) contains 4 books at $8.00. I hope this helps.
September 4, 2012
angelocci re: The Cay Interactive Quizzes
I would like to purchase the interactive quizzes for The Cay but I have a question first. If I purchase it on my home computer will I be given a password or someway to access the quizzes at work or should I purchase it on my work computer? Also, is there a way for me to put the quiz on more than one computer at once?
August 30, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
You will receive the quizzes in a zipped file. I suggest you download my free
version of The Dragonslayers Interactive Quizzes at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Dragonslayers-Interactive-Quizzes to see how they will look. You may download the quizzes easily from TPT to your computers at home or at school. Once you purchase a product you may download it more than once. I recommend that place the file in My Documents; and then extract all. You can then add a shortcut from the desktop to the main page with links for easy access to all the quizzes.
version of The Dragonslayers Interactive Quizzes at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Dragonslayers-Interactive-Quizzes to see how they will look. You may download the quizzes easily from TPT to your computers at home or at school. Once you purchase a product you may download it more than once. I recommend that place the file in My Documents; and then extract all. You can then add a shortcut from the desktop to the main page with links for easy access to all the quizzes.
August 30, 2012
Shanon Juneau (TpT Seller) re: A Resource Guide to Use with The Giver
I would like to purchase the resources you have created for "The Giver", but I am not sure you have updated them. In an earlier post, you stated that you are working on it and to make sure to purchase the new package. Is the new one up on this site yet? Thanks for all of your hard work - I love your resources!
August 30, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
The revised version of <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Resource-Guide-to-Use-with-The-Giver">A Resource Guide to Use with The Giver</a> is now up and ready to download. This unit has grown from 39 to 66 pages to include higher level questions on the multiple choice quizzes. One constructive response question including a graphic organizer has also been added to each quiz to make this unit Common Core ready.
August 30, 2012
sselib re: A Guide to use with Shiloh
Hello,
Will this be the same as the one I used last year at this link? Kids enjoyed it so much.
http://www.mce.k12tn.net/dogs/shiloh/shiloh.htm
I used it in the computer lab with each student at their own computer. Will the guide be something they can still do online with a link you provide? Will I have to login to each computer to access the activities? Please let me know and have a great day. Thank you.
EJ
Will this be the same as the one I used last year at this link? Kids enjoyed it so much.
http://www.mce.k12tn.net/dogs/shiloh/shiloh.htm
I used it in the computer lab with each student at their own computer. Will the guide be something they can still do online with a link you provide? Will I have to login to each computer to access the activities? Please let me know and have a great day. Thank you.
EJ
August 29, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
If you download the interactive quizzes http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shiloh-Interactive-Quizzes , you will receive a zipped file with the quizzes for the book. These are the same quizzes that were on the website. You will need to download this file to each computer in the lab. This just takes a minute.
I suggest you place a shortcut to the main page in the file on the desktops of the computers so students can easily find the quiz you wish for them to take. This main page will have links to each of the quizzes in the file and will look a lot like the page that was on the website with the exception that the links will go to the files in the folder instead of to an online website. The interactive quizzes are just that.
If you want vocabulary, skills and discussion topics, or printable versions of the quizzes you will need to purchase the printable version http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Guide-to-use-with-Shiloh.
I love this book as well. I hope your students will enjoy it.
I suggest you place a shortcut to the main page in the file on the desktops of the computers so students can easily find the quiz you wish for them to take. This main page will have links to each of the quizzes in the file and will look a lot like the page that was on the website with the exception that the links will go to the files in the folder instead of to an online website. The interactive quizzes are just that.
If you want vocabulary, skills and discussion topics, or printable versions of the quizzes you will need to purchase the printable version http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Guide-to-use-with-Shiloh.
I love this book as well. I hope your students will enjoy it.
August 29, 2012
cindywebster re: Shiloh Interactive Quizzes
In the past, I was able to link your website for Shiloh's quizzes to my website so all students could access the quiz in the computer lab at the same time. With it being downloadable, I'm not sure I can do that. It has saved as an htm document on my computer. I thought I was buying the link to the website. Is that possible or am I needing to save it differently?
Thank you!
Thank you!
August 22, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
You can buy the interactive quizzes for $3.00 at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shiloh-Interactive-Quizzes. All quizzes for the book come in a zipped file. You can save these to the computers in you lab and and all the students can take the quizzes in the same way they have done in the past when students took them online. I would recommend that you add a shortcut on the desktop to the Shiloh Index page, so students can easily find it. Sorry, this is not as simple as just going directly to the online tests.
August 22, 2012
ambergravitt
Thank you! I love all the Language you include as well!!!!
August 21, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Thank you. Let me know how your unit goes. My students have always enjoyed this book. The language lessons are fun once you get up to the story writing section. Enjoy!!
August 21, 2012
ambergravitt
Hi there!
I loved using your City of Ember Unit last year & glad to see you are earning some $ for all your hard work! I remember you had details about the generators and careers (for example) and you had websites to visit...but I didn't see them in the City of Ember Unit I downloaded. The kids loved seeing the pics of generators and finding their jobs on the website you recommended. Do you still have those? Was there a reason you didn't include them? Thanks for everything!
I loved using your City of Ember Unit last year & glad to see you are earning some $ for all your hard work! I remember you had details about the generators and careers (for example) and you had websites to visit...but I didn't see them in the City of Ember Unit I downloaded. The kids loved seeing the pics of generators and finding their jobs on the website you recommended. Do you still have those? Was there a reason you didn't include them? Thanks for everything!
August 20, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Here you go ---
Generators
Doon wants to trade jobs with Lina so he can work near the generator in Ember. What is a generator? What does it do in the city of Ember?
How Hyrdopower Works
http://www.wvic.com/hydro-works.htm
How an Electric Generator Works?
http://www.wvic.com/how-gen-works.htm
How Stuff Works
http://www.howstuffworks.com/vdg.htm
Generator Applet
http://www.walter-fendt.de/ph14e/generator_e.htm
How to teach "Electricity"?
http://www.amasci.com/miscon/elteach.html
Careers
In Chapter 1 the students graduating from the "Highest Class" choose a job by drawing slips of paper with job openings from a little cloth bag. Is this the best way to choose a career? Go to Job Predictor. Type your name in the Job Predictor form. Do you receive a good job? Is there a better way of determining careers for students?
Now look at the websites below. These sites can help students choose a career that suits their talents and personality traits.
The Princeton Review Career Quiz
http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/quiz/career_quiz1.asp
Get Tech.org - Go to GetTech Careers to learn about jobs in the math and science fields.
http://www.gettech.org/default2.asp
Career Exploration from eThemes
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000325.shtml
If you need anything else just drop me an e-mail at millerg3@k12tn.net
Generators
Doon wants to trade jobs with Lina so he can work near the generator in Ember. What is a generator? What does it do in the city of Ember?
How Hyrdopower Works
http://www.wvic.com/hydro-works.htm
How an Electric Generator Works?
http://www.wvic.com/how-gen-works.htm
How Stuff Works
http://www.howstuffworks.com/vdg.htm
Generator Applet
http://www.walter-fendt.de/ph14e/generator_e.htm
How to teach "Electricity"?
http://www.amasci.com/miscon/elteach.html
Careers
In Chapter 1 the students graduating from the "Highest Class" choose a job by drawing slips of paper with job openings from a little cloth bag. Is this the best way to choose a career? Go to Job Predictor. Type your name in the Job Predictor form. Do you receive a good job? Is there a better way of determining careers for students?
Now look at the websites below. These sites can help students choose a career that suits their talents and personality traits.
The Princeton Review Career Quiz
http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/quiz/career_quiz1.asp
Get Tech.org - Go to GetTech Careers to learn about jobs in the math and science fields.
http://www.gettech.org/default2.asp
Career Exploration from eThemes
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000325.shtml
If you need anything else just drop me an e-mail at millerg3@k12tn.net
August 21, 2012
nmoon
Do you still have a resource guide for "The Perilous Road"? It use to be on your old site. Nancy Moon
August 15, 2012
Kellymcr re: A Resource Guide to use with Where the Red Fern Grows
does it include chapter questions?
August 11, 2012
Gay Miller (TpT Seller)
Yes, the unit contains 15 comprehesnion multiple-choice quizzes ranging from between 10 to 20 questions each.
August 12, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Johnson County Schools - January 1980 to Present
MY TEACHING STYLE
Hands-On Teaching
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
2010 - Mountain City Elementary Teacher of the Year ***** 2008 - Magic Tree House Educator of the Year Runner Up***** 2005 - Johnson County Teacher of the Year/ Mountain City Elementary Teacher of the Year***** 2003 - Classroom Connect's 2003 Internet Educator of the Year Award Regional Winner***** 1997 - Johnson County Teacher of the Year/ Mountain City Elementary Teacher of the Year***** 1997 - Second Place National Winner of 21st Century Teacher Award*****
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Appalachian State University - Bachelor's of Arts & Master's Degrees
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Yet to be added
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