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This is a novel study on the post-apocalyptic young adult novel "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner. It addresses point-of-view, how setting affe...
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Novel Study
Here's a twenty-one page discussion and activity guide to "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner. There are 18 questions that are great for group di...
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Novel Study
This lesson extends a student's basic understanding of the theories about what happened to the Lost Colonists of Roanoke by asking them to evalua...
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50 Minutes
Three lesson plans and a little bit of tech coaching can help you use Google Earth to teach your students about landforms. The three different a...
Here are twenty multiple choice comprehension questions for the futuristic dystopian novel "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner. They are also ava...
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Assessment
This popular historical fiction novel follows the journey of Christopher Columbus. This 23 page novel study focuses on great words that make for...
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Unit Plans
Tired of making New Year's resolutions that you know you can't keep? Me too! And it's possible that your students feel the same so before you pu...
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Matched by Allie Condie is a fabulous young adult book with a strong female heroine living in a future version of the United States where the gov...
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Activities
The "Eleventh Plague" by Jeff Hirsch is a post-apocalyptic novel set in the not-so-distant future after the collapse of the United States governm...
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Activities
INTRODUCTION: Why is it that so much of today's young adult literature is featuring a bleak picture of the future? And what do today's young adu...
This 24-page collection of quizzes and thought-provoking questions makes it easy for teachers to use this surprising futuristic series with their...
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Assessment
This is the REVISED literature unit for the first book in the Big Nate series, which has great similarity to the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Th...
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Novel Study
Trying to find time to put a little world perspective into your celebration of Thanksgiving? This fun and interactive collection of Smart Notebo...
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40 Minutes
There are 43 PAGES worth of student activities, vocabulary builders and comprehension questions for this great new novel by Colin Meloy!
The...
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Novel Study
There are seven activities in this mini-novel study that pair three historic Jamestown novels: "Surviving Jamestown" by Gail Langer Karwoski
"B...
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Novel Study
This is a collection of 20 multiple choice comprehension questions with answer key. There are also eight discussion questions suitable for book ...
CYBERBULLYING FOR UPPER ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE GRADES (gr. 4-6) SMART NOTEBOOK SLIDES and Cyber Cruel or Cyber Kind self assessment quiz.
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45 Minutes
This Google Earth based assignment features nine placemarks for locations that are significant to the story of Japanese Internment during World W...
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Activities
Looking for a way to give Thanksgiving a more global focus? Here's the plan for you! Help your students learn more about Ghana, China, and the C...
Use these colorized historical photos to create a quick and eye catching bulletin board display for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The photos can ...
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lianacotemontminy
Good activities for the price
May 18, 2013
candicemariecampbell
Cute!
May 9, 2013
mjdw4
Great resource!
May 6, 2013
LindseyMcKay
This was helpful, but short for an entire novel.
May 2, 2013
channery
I taught a unit about holidays and celebrations around the world. This PowerPoint was very helpful. Thanks!
April 23, 2013
caster
concise and accurate
April 14, 2013
blbrewer123
Kids loved this!
April 12, 2013
johnsonsc4
I wish there was more to work with. I think that you gave too many examples.
February 24, 2013
epmccollum
Fun and practical!
February 11, 2013
cmerrifield
Such an intriguing topic for the kids. Can't wait to try it out!
February 3, 2013
melbird
Great way to get the students writing!
February 3, 2013
teachernicki
One of my favorite new lessons of the year. Had a ball doing it with the students!!
January 30, 2013
Jessica Depew (TpT Seller)
Thank you! This has been one of my favorite purchases :)
January 27, 2013
mitchell123abc
Thanks for creating the bookmarks!
January 20, 2013
bsherri
love it
January 10, 2013
wazmariz
Admittedly the items included in the resource are well done and the price is fair for the resources you get, however I thought I was buying a resource for a 51 chapter novel so therefore I was a little surprised to find that there was is only eight assignments total for the Maze Runner. I don't need the bonus material for the sequels so only about 12 pages is what I paid for. Just beware if you only need the Maze Runner that there is one resource for about every 16-18 chapters plus a character chart.
January 9, 2013
Info & Lit Resource Kit (TpT Seller)
I'm so sorry that you didn't like it and would like to make amends by offering you something else from my list of products. Please send me a message and I will be happy to do that. I agree that it is not exhaustive. If I were using it to teach Maze Runner to an entire class for a period of weeks, it probably would be a little more extensive. And I would charge much more for it.
But I think that it is a good unit, broken into four sections with activities that extend learning. It's really a great product for a teacher who is trying to support independent reading in a more mindful way. I've had some good responses to it but I definitely do take all criticism to heart.
But I think that it is a good unit, broken into four sections with activities that extend learning. It's really a great product for a teacher who is trying to support independent reading in a more mindful way. I've had some good responses to it but I definitely do take all criticism to heart.
January 10, 2013 
alimessner
My students love Google Earth. This will really help them connect to this topic.
January 3, 2013
marycorpas
Simple but nice...
January 3, 2013
missdailey
:)
January 1, 2013
sohair
Thank you for these free bookmarks! You did a nice job creating them!
December 30, 2012
Sscantlin
Great Activity
December 13, 2012
lcrump6
Can't wait to use this after Christmas.
December 9, 2012
Mrswilcox
Thanks!
November 25, 2012
Jennifer Windom (TpT Seller)
Great unit - my students and I enjoyed the different graphic organizers used to enhance each skill lesson. Thank you!
November 25, 2012
fiedell
Nice job.
November 21, 2012
KaityIrish
Kids loved playing CSI as they discovered more about Roanoke!
November 17, 2012
BBoyerx3
The kids love it
November 15, 2012
47cookies
This is a beautiful, comprehensive resource kit for the study of the lost colony at Roanoke. It will surely challenge my 5th graders!
November 12, 2012
circe221
Used this with my 4th Grade g&t students - they loved playing detective to one of history's greatest mysteries!
November 8, 2012
monicaandryc
Very helpful
October 30, 2012
woodt
fun way to see the celebrations in other places
October 29, 2012
ncrowell
thanks
October 28, 2012
ncrowell
great job
October 28, 2012
beverlyhartman
I had trouble moving the food items onto the plate in Notebook.The items disappeared behind the plate
October 23, 2012
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
nicki210 re: Life Cycle Poetry -- Example from "Salmon Circle" by Donaldson
Hi, this is a very cute idea! However, the website to get "Salmon Circle" doesn't seem to be working. When google searching for the poem, it doesn't seem to come up either. Is there another way to get Peter Donaldson's poem? Let me know! :)
April 4, 2013
Info & Lit Resource Kit (TpT Seller)
I just realized this as well. What a bummer. I'm taking the lesson down. Maybe you can e-mail the poet and ask where to get access to the cycle? It's such a good collection.
April 5, 2013
Teachingisagift (TpT Seller) re: 2013 My Best Year EVER - A fresh take on the New Year (updated for 2013)
This product looks like so much fun! I would like to invite you to link it up with the New Year Linky Party I am hosting on my blog at http://teachingisagift.blogspot.ca/2012/12/2013-new-year-linky-party.html. Please come and join over 100 TPT authors and teacher bloggers who have already linked up! It's not too late!
January 1, 2013
pwillmon re: Roanoke: The Mystery of the Lost Colony: Theories and Evidence
I cannot open your program because of the zip. I did not realize that yo had to have this to open.
I cannot download on school compute.r Can you help in any way?
I cannot download on school compute.r Can you help in any way?
October 10, 2012
Info & Lit Resource Kit (TpT Seller)
Yes, send me your e-mail and I'll send the files to you separately.
October 10, 2012
Ann Marie Smith (TpT Seller)
couldn't find your email, but didn't want you to miss the post on my blog..your featured. i just posted it! hope you enjoy!
see it here:
http://innovativeconnections.blogspot.com/2011/12/get-to-know-this-tpt-teacher-author_16.html
Regards,
Ann Marie Smith
see it here:
http://innovativeconnections.blogspot.com/2011/12/get-to-know-this-tpt-teacher-author_16.html
Regards,
Ann Marie Smith
December 16, 2011
Info & Lit Resource Kit (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much! I was just headed over to your blog to see how your crafty party was going!
December 17, 2011
Susy (TpT Seller) re: Celebrate Veterans Day Resource Kit
Thank you so much for fixing the download! I love it!
November 7, 2011
Info & Lit Resource Kit (TpT Seller)
I'm so glad! If there's any product in my store that you'd like to have for free, I'd be happy to send it to you!
November 7, 2011
CanyonLibrarian re: Wikipedia : The Game
Would you consider putting this in a document format for those of us who don't have access to a Smart Board? Thanks for creating a very useful lesson!
from: a Montana Librarian
from: a Montana Librarian
November 7, 2011
Info & Lit Resource Kit (TpT Seller)
Hi there! It's also available in PowerPoint and paper! Here's the link: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Wikipedia-The-Game-Power-Point-version.
Will that work?
Are you selling products too? I'd love to find more librarians on this site!
Will that work?
Are you selling products too? I'd love to find more librarians on this site!
November 7, 2011
LiteracySolutionLinks (TpT Seller)
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November 1, 2011
Jmhaworth re: Wikipedia : The Game
Is there anyway to put this into a power point presentation?
October 29, 2011
Info & Lit Resource Kit (TpT Seller)
I put one up for Power Point. Still free! If you like, please rate?
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Wikipedia-The-Game-Power-Point-version
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Wikipedia-The-Game-Power-Point-version
October 30, 2011
Ann Marie Smith (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the suggestion---good idea! As for the dystopian fiction, I'm in your boat! They love them---Absolutely love them!!!
September 28, 2011
Ann Marie Smith (TpT Seller)
Hey there! Love your blog! I'm now following your blog as well as your store! Best of luck. I'm still drumming up ideas for a blog......any suggestions? I'm 8th ELA!
Thanks for your rating yesterday (or Saturday.....ha)
Thanks for your rating yesterday (or Saturday.....ha)
September 27, 2011
Info & Lit Resource Kit (TpT Seller)
I like your stuff and I'm following you as well! Seems like you are trying to find the difficult balance between teaching writing and literature and mechanics. Can you blog about that?
Also, do your 8th graders read as much dystopian fiction as my 6th graders do??? I can't get enough for them!
Also, do your 8th graders read as much dystopian fiction as my 6th graders do??? I can't get enough for them!
September 27, 2011
Scipi (TpT Seller) re: Dark Life by Kat Falls Literature Discussion Questions
I saw your posting on the Sellers Forum page of TeachersPayTeachers; so, I thought I would look at your freebie. I left you a rating. I have just a couple of suggestions. First of all, make sure there is enough space for the student to answer the question. Many buyers like lines for the responses so you might add those. Also, it is imperative that you also give the buyer an answer key. I think this is a good product, but keep in mind that you have limited your buying market because this is for a specific book. Good luck as you sell on TPT.
By the way, I am your second follower. I hope you will reciprocate at:
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By the way, I am your second follower. I hope you will reciprocate at:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
September 21, 2011
Info & Lit Resource Kit (TpT Seller)
Thanks Scipi! I rated yours as well and was really impressed by the rest of your inventory! Thanks also for the input!
September 21, 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Last year was my nineteenth year as a teacher-librarian... and it was almost my last!!!! Like many of my colleagues in education, my job was almost chopped due to state budget cuts. I was saved because my community chose to step up and help fund some of the more "expendable" positions like music teachers and librarians. Whoa... HUGE REALITY CHECK!!!! I'm so glad to be doing what I'm doing and my major goal is to continue helping my teachers create information rich lessons for their curriculum that also allow students an opportunity to think critically about information sources. Along the way, I keep on hoping that I'll make it easier to teachers to learn new technology without feeling overwhelmed by their workload. What I'm hoping to share via TPT are great lessons that help students think about the role of information in their lives and help them to enjoy great literature. And if I lose my job next year as a librarian, then at least I've sent out some strong lessons about information to the ether. And maybe eventually I'll be able to fund the wine budget?
MY TEACHING STYLE
I'll be honest: Most of my teaching has to pack a punch within TEN MINUTES so that's what most of my lessons look like. HIGH IMPACT in the first TEN MINUTES. Independent learning follows. My students have come up to the library to do research and my goal is to influence them with a brief lesson that creates some change in their brain. I also do great trade in parent-led literature discussion groups since I am in a location that has amazing parent support.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
I write the "Electronic Eye" Column for VOYA -- Voice of Youth Advocates and write book reviews for School Library Journal. I have presented at several conferences and conventions including WLMA (Washington Library Media Association).
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
BS in Education, Ball State University MLS, Rutgers University.
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
I really have the best job in the Pacific Northwest!!! I love what I do and who I work with! LONG MAY IT LAST! And if it doesn't, I'll have gone out doing what I LOVE!
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