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FEEDBACK
harder75
Great resource!
May 17, 2013
ldfinnegan
Nice addition to my Charlotte's Web unit.
May 13, 2013
4MHoosiers
Thanks!
May 11, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
You are welcome! I will pass along to my two bird-watching children the fact that your state bird is the cardinal. We've put out the sunflower seeds and have seen lots of them this past two weeks. Have a great school year!
May 13, 2013 
swhitley
Great - thanks!
May 10, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
The class that made this game with me really enjoyed working on it. They liked the questions and I believe learned a lot! Have a great and safe summer!
May 10, 2013
swhitley
thanks!
May 10, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the comment. I was in Rome about 5 years ago and making this game really took me back to the "living history" that is part of that majestic city!
May 10, 2013
swhitley
Love the games!
May 10, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I recommend you try the link to the following PowerPoint Games!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Medieval-Knight-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-55-Questions
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Crusades-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-61-Questions
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Medieval-Knight-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-55-Questions
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Crusades-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-61-Questions
May 10, 2013
smobrower
Great
May 8, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
There is a game that goes with this book. You can see the format here:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shakespeare-Actor-and-Times-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-65-Questions
The games that go with this series is http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/My-Products/Digital-Products/40478
Glad that this helps! Have a great and safe school year!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shakespeare-Actor-and-Times-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-65-Questions
The games that go with this series is http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/My-Products/Digital-Products/40478
Glad that this helps! Have a great and safe school year!
May 9, 2013
smobrower
Great Product
May 8, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
There is a game that goes with this book. You can see the format here:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shakespeare-Actor-and-Times-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-65-Questions
The games that go with this series is http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/My-Products/Digital-Products/40478
Glad that this helps! Have a great and safe school year!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shakespeare-Actor-and-Times-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-65-Questions
The games that go with this series is http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/My-Products/Digital-Products/40478
Glad that this helps! Have a great and safe school year!
May 9, 2013
smobrower
great product
May 8, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
There is a game that goes with this book. You can see the format here:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shakespeare-Actor-and-Times-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-65-Questions
The games that go with this series is http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/My-Products/Digital-Products/40478
Glad that this helps! Have a great and safe school year!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shakespeare-Actor-and-Times-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-65-Questions
The games that go with this series is http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/My-Products/Digital-Products/40478
Glad that this helps! Have a great and safe school year!
May 9, 2013
smobrower
Great Product
May 8, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
There is a game that goes with this book. You can see the format here:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shakespeare-Actor-and-Times-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-65-Questions
The games that go with this series is http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/My-Products/Digital-Products/40478
Glad that this helps! Have a great and safe school year!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shakespeare-Actor-and-Times-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-65-Questions
The games that go with this series is http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/My-Products/Digital-Products/40478
Glad that this helps! Have a great and safe school year!
May 9, 2013
smobrower
Nice product
May 8, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
There is a game that goes with this book. You can see the format here:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shakespeare-Actor-and-Times-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-65-Questions
The games that go with this series is http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/My-Products/Digital-Products/40478
Glad that this helps! Have a great and safe school year!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shakespeare-Actor-and-Times-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-65-Questions
The games that go with this series is http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/My-Products/Digital-Products/40478
Glad that this helps! Have a great and safe school year!
May 9, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Made my day to read your comment! I'd love to know if you're using a class set of the book or just covering the topic! Have a great school year!
May 9, 2013
loribc1989
Great way to review the book. Looking forward to using this with my class.
May 6, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
I recently read book 4- that tells the end of the story and what happened to Gabe. I really recommend it to the students who are your big readers and enjoyed the story. Have a great school year!
May 9, 2013
dknott600
Good to have when there's not enough time to start something, but too much time to do nothing!
May 6, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
I couldn't have described these games any better- in practical terms for teachers looking for resources. Have a GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!
May 9, 2013
alikat5544
Great job! Thanks!
April 29, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Thank you very much! I worked real hard on those and think they will really help a class that uses the book. If possible, please let me know if you are using stations or have a class set. We will be getting class sets next year because of a reading grant. I was already getting material ready for next year. I also used the same questions and created a SUPER cool interactive PowerPoint game. I highly recommend you get it to go along with the unit.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Civil-War-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-70-Questions
Thanks and have a great school year!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Civil-War-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-70-Questions
Thanks and have a great school year!
May 1, 2013
koontzs
Great for a quick library lesson/game!
April 29, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
You are most certainly welcome! Kansas is a state that I haven't gotten to go to yet, but it is on my list of places I want to go. I want to go through it on my way to see the Rocky Mountains.
Have a very blessed and safe rest of the school year!
Have a very blessed and safe rest of the school year!
May 1, 2013
sophiebishop
what do I do with the strips, do you have any directions on how to set up the cards/game etc. Do I cut of the answer to the strip or does the student cover it up?
April 29, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the question:
Great question and thank you for asking.
The answers and questions are in blocks next to each other. Two things can be done.
One, the person who asks the questions can see both question and answer. The group gets to think of the answer but only the person asked the question gets to answer.
If the question is answered correctly- place that question in a different stack.
If the question is answered wrong- put the question and answer at the bottom of the question stack to be asked again! This encourages others to pay attention to the question because it might be asked again.
For a low group, a question answered wrong- I would read the right answer- reinforcing the idea and then put the question at the bottom of the stack to be asked again.
If it is a high group- I would not read the answer if the student gets the question wrong. This is personal preference and you can do as you think best for your students.
The other idea is to fold the question cards where the question in on one side and the answer is on the other. After the student makes an answer- see if it is right or wrong by flipping it over.
I hope this helps. If you have any other questions - PLEASE ask! Have a blessed day!
Great question and thank you for asking.
The answers and questions are in blocks next to each other. Two things can be done.
One, the person who asks the questions can see both question and answer. The group gets to think of the answer but only the person asked the question gets to answer.
If the question is answered correctly- place that question in a different stack.
If the question is answered wrong- put the question and answer at the bottom of the question stack to be asked again! This encourages others to pay attention to the question because it might be asked again.
For a low group, a question answered wrong- I would read the right answer- reinforcing the idea and then put the question at the bottom of the stack to be asked again.
If it is a high group- I would not read the answer if the student gets the question wrong. This is personal preference and you can do as you think best for your students.
The other idea is to fold the question cards where the question in on one side and the answer is on the other. After the student makes an answer- see if it is right or wrong by flipping it over.
I hope this helps. If you have any other questions - PLEASE ask! Have a blessed day!
April 29, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
“Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”
― Mother Teresa
― Mother Teresa
April 29, 2013
Sarah ryan (TpT Seller)
I recommend this product. It is extensive, detailed, and well done.
April 24, 2013
MrsSeaglesClass
:)
April 24, 2013
AmarillobyMorning
This is a great game to review for a test!
April 24, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
I'm very glad my students and myself were able to help your class. Have a great year!
April 25, 2013
swhitley
Love your games!
April 24, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the thoughts. I will be adding more Interactive PowerPoint games in the next few weeks.
April 25, 2013
LauraQuiggs
Looks like lots of fun!
April 24, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Frindle is one of my best selling games. Hope your class really enjoys it!
April 25, 2013
ittybitty72
looks great!
April 24, 2013
swhitley
Adding this to civil war unit - thanks!
April 24, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Thank you for adding my product. If you students have a large interactive whiteboard- you might find this interesting
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Civil-War-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-70-Questions
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Civil-War-Interactive-PowerPoint-Game-70-Questions
April 25, 2013
swhitley
Great review game.
April 24, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
This board game was one of the first my class made. We enjoyed the road signs. Thank you for the comment!
April 25, 2013
swhitley
Great questions!
April 24, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Glad that you liked the questions and game. Have a great remaining school year.
April 25, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
I love this story! My oldest child is going to be tenderhearted. We were watching the movie and got to the dog fight near the middle of the story. My daughter became so worried about Old Yeller that we had to distract her and change channels. I knew she couldn't take the end. This will be a good bed time book when she gets older. Have a great school year!
April 25, 2013
denfoxworth
I am thrilled with this--my 4th graders love games, and this one is full of review questions for them to ponder--thanks for all your hard work!
April 21, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
North Carolina is a wonderful state. Like Georgia, it has beaches, mountains, flat lands, and valleys. You made my day with the compliment. Thank you and God Bless you the rest of the school year!
April 25, 2013
jenjeanthebean
Thank you for creating this! I cannot wait to use it with my students!
April 21, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
You're welcome. I think it is so interesting that Iowa wast the home state to Herbert Hoover. I wouldn't have known that before the game. Have a great and safe school year!
April 21, 2013
amachado19
This will be a great review for my sixth graders before the chapter test!
April 20, 2013
VeronicaSellars
great resource....thanks!!
April 19, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
The Australian game was too fun to make. I remember learning about Cricket from Douglas Adams and had to include that as a symbol for the game. Have a great day!
April 21, 2013
tgriffith106
Thank you
April 18, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Loved the book and hope you love the game! Have a great school year!
April 21, 2013
billysbike
Great! Thanks.
April 15, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Glad to liked it! Cool book and isn't what many students expect. Have a blessed year!
April 16, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Great way to reinforce rules after spring break- I actually had to ask my students about our regular rules after 150 days of school. *L*
April 16, 2013
mlgruenewald
FUN!!
April 14, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Just watched the movie AGAIN on tv last night *L*. Never got tired of the book. You'll have to let me know if you read book two. Have a great year!
April 16, 2013
kmgarza
Thank you!
April 6, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
This has proved to be a very popular game. I'm going to try to make it an interactive PowerPoint this summer. Have a great school year!
April 16, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Glad that it is helping your students. Wish you all the luck in the world on the CRCT. We're taking it this week and next. Have a great year!
April 16, 2013
Joanne Lancaster (TpT Seller)
The directions refer to "questions" are they referring to the words and their definitions? Do I separate the words and definitions in two piles? I'm confused. :)
April 4, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Good Morning!
Great question and thank you for asking.
The answers and questions are in blocks next to each other. Two things can be done.
One, the person who asks the questions can see both question and answer. The group gets to think of the answer but only the person asked the question gets to answer.
If the question is answered correctly- place that question in a different stack.
If the question is answered wrong- put the question and answer at the bottom of the question stack to be asked again! This encourages others to pay attention to the question because it might be asked again.
For a low group, a question answered wrong- I would read the right answer- reinforcing the idea and then put the question at the bottom of the stack to be asked again.
If it is a high group- I would not read the answer if the student gets the question wrong. This is personal preference and you can do as you think best for your students.
The other idea is to fold the question cards where the question in on one side and the answer is on the other. After the student makes an answer- see if it is right or wrong by flipping it over.
I hope this helps. If you have any other questions - PLEASE ask! Have a blessed day!
Ed Connell
Great question and thank you for asking.
The answers and questions are in blocks next to each other. Two things can be done.
One, the person who asks the questions can see both question and answer. The group gets to think of the answer but only the person asked the question gets to answer.
If the question is answered correctly- place that question in a different stack.
If the question is answered wrong- put the question and answer at the bottom of the question stack to be asked again! This encourages others to pay attention to the question because it might be asked again.
For a low group, a question answered wrong- I would read the right answer- reinforcing the idea and then put the question at the bottom of the stack to be asked again.
If it is a high group- I would not read the answer if the student gets the question wrong. This is personal preference and you can do as you think best for your students.
The other idea is to fold the question cards where the question in on one side and the answer is on the other. After the student makes an answer- see if it is right or wrong by flipping it over.
I hope this helps. If you have any other questions - PLEASE ask! Have a blessed day!
Ed Connell
April 5, 2013
Nature Lover (TpT Seller)
Another excelent board game and just 1 of several I've purchased from you. Would like it if you would consider making a 3 or 4X larger version.
April 4, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Great question! You can do this already. I will walk you through the steps :)
Have the latest Adobe downloaded- or will probably work with what you have- but if not- update.
Go to "File" "Print"
Select "Pages" Type "4" to replace the "Pages 1-28" or however many it is
Now, you are ready to print page 4
Click on "Poster"
Next To "Tile Scale" type 200% overlap 0.005
Print! It should make the game size you need. If you have any other thoughts about the game being better- please let me know!
Ed C
Have the latest Adobe downloaded- or will probably work with what you have- but if not- update.
Go to "File" "Print"
Select "Pages" Type "4" to replace the "Pages 1-28" or however many it is
Now, you are ready to print page 4
Click on "Poster"
Next To "Tile Scale" type 200% overlap 0.005
Print! It should make the game size you need. If you have any other thoughts about the game being better- please let me know!
Ed C
April 5, 2013
auntlorijo
Can't wait to use after standardized testing - Looks like some fun finally!!
March 29, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Also, I'm going to be selling a "classroom team powerpoint game" by next Monday. Be on the lookout! I'm finishing up the touch ups and working out the bugs on it now. Have a blessed day!
April 5, 2013
MsWetzel (TpT Seller)
My 4th graders are obsessed with mythology. We are having so much fun with this!
March 26, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I went and visited your site and saw you are a Math teacher. I'm sending out a note for this week only I'm putting a math product out for free. You'll love it. Go here http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-To-School-Icebreaker-Game
and please click on the "follow me".
and please click on the "follow me".
March 27, 2013
tator1638
Love it!!
March 26, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
I had a college professor first introduce me to the books of Jean Craighead George, and I was so glad she did! Great book and reminded me of the wholesome adventure story that I grew up on in the 70's. Glad that it still resonates with students today! Have a great year!
March 27, 2013
dm1983
This will be a great game to add to.
March 26, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
I made a bunch of language games because I believe that foreign languages are important to stretch the mind, reason out connections, learn about other cultures, and open one to new experiences. I would be very interested to know what age and purpose you are learning Swahili? Have a great spring- and hope you're warmer than we are this morning!
March 27, 2013
sstudies
Can't wait to try!
March 24, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Good Day! I think your students will like the game. I know that one of the neatest things I learned making it was the state game bird is the Bobwhite quail. A happy memory from my childhood was whistling along with the Bobwhite Quail with my father down a country lane. Have a WONDERFUL and safe end of year!
March 27, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
I'm not sure what grade you are- but if you have some advanced readers- I really do suggest some read O'Dell's other book called "The Black Pearl". It has a much darker tone but I think anyone who enjoyed Blue Dolphins will like that one as well. Have a WONDERFUL year!
March 22, 2013
hmason206
I was running on fumes trying to find new ideas to explore Maryland. Thank you!!
March 18, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
I've been there and done that! I'm glad that I was able to help. Keep on trucking to the end of the year. We're in the last 9 weeks - but state tests are coming up in three weeks, and so we're cruising into "Review City" and then into "Preview Town". Have a great school year!
March 18, 2013
sjanelles
My students enjoyed the game. I appreciated the different symbols on the board and the various levels of vocab. Thank you.
March 17, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
I always enjoy thinking up the symbols for the games. With Stargirl- I wanted to point out how the author made ordinary things extraordinary in the minds of the people. Some things we think of as wonderful were bad and some things that were boring were made out-of-this-world creative. I'm glad you enjoyed the book and the game. Have a VERY wonderful end of the year!
March 18, 2013
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mdharrison re: Reading for Informational Text (Common Core Standards)
Yes, I have chosen "read only", but it still will not give me the save option.
April 10, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
This is not a problem. E-mail me at econnell@friendlycity.net and I will send it as an attachment to you. I am very sorry that you are having technical problems. :(
April 10, 2013
Lynda Escalante (TpT Seller) re: You Wouldn't Want to Be A Civil War Soldier! Reading For Informational Text
Do you need the books or are the pages on the power point?
April 9, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Good Morning!
You will need the book. I couldn't include them in the PowerPoint without copyright issues. A link is here:
http://www.amazon.com/You-Wouldnt-Want-Civil-Soldier/dp/0531245039
It is a great series and I recommend them for the new common core. Thanks for the question and have a great year!
You will need the book. I couldn't include them in the PowerPoint without copyright issues. A link is here:
http://www.amazon.com/You-Wouldnt-Want-Civil-Soldier/dp/0531245039
It is a great series and I recommend them for the new common core. Thanks for the question and have a great year!
April 9, 2013
mdharrison re: Reading for Informational Text (Common Core Standards)
I bought this product. I cannot save it to my computer because it is password protected. Please help.
April 8, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Good Morning!
Thank you for buying the Reading for Informational Text! I think you will be very pleased with the worksheets and the student "hands-on" part. When you try to save it- it should pop up a box that says "read only". If you click that, everything should work. Please e-mail me any other question or problems at:
econnell@friendlycity.net
Thank you for buying the Reading for Informational Text! I think you will be very pleased with the worksheets and the student "hands-on" part. When you try to save it- it should pop up a box that says "read only". If you click that, everything should work. Please e-mail me any other question or problems at:
econnell@friendlycity.net
April 8, 2013
dpatten re: How to Eat Fried Worms Board Game
For the book, what does this game help to teach?
February 23, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Good Day! I understand that if a principal walks into your room for an observation and sees children having fun and playing board games- they might be concerned that learning is NOT taking place. BUT IT IS! If you need to put something in your lesson plan to justify the children doing this game- copy and paste the following and let me know if I can help in any other way!
Why is this game important?
Successful reading requires being able to identify written words and know what those words mean. In recent years, an improved understanding of the skills that underlie reading words and techniques that successfully teach those skills have led to better word reading and better comprehension of written text in first grade.
Unfortunately, learning to read written texts is not the same as learning to understand written texts. It is a problem that many children who successfully learn to read in grade one or two are nonetheless unable to understand books they need to read by grade three or four. The main reason for this is a lack of adequate vocabulary (Becker, 1977; Chall, Jacobs, & Baldwin, 1990; Chall & Conard, 1991; Lescaux & Kieffer, 2010; Scarborough, 2001; Silverman & Crandall, 2010; Spira, Bracken, & Fischel, 2005; Storch & Whitehouse, 2002). The National Reading Panel (2000) has identified vocabulary as one of five key aspects of literacy.
While North American teachers have become more effective at teaching students to read words, we have virtually ignored the impact of teaching students to understand words, especially in the primary grades. There is evidence that a year of kindergarten, grade one, or grade two typically adds nothing to a child's vocabulary (Cantalini, 1987; Christian, Morrison, Frazier, & Massetti, 2000; Morrison, Smith, & Dow-Ehrensberger, 1995). Consequently, vocabulary is primarily determined by the words learned from parents and neighborhood friends. Not surprisingly, students from advantaged homes learn two or three times as many words as children from disadvantaged homes where many fewer words are used (Hart & Risley, 1995; White, Graves, & Slater, 1990). These findings suggest the importance of improving vocabulary instruction in primary grades.
Vocabulary size has an impact throughout the life span. Students with inadequate vocabularies are at a much higher risk of performing poorly in high school, community college, or university (Hazenberg & Hulstijn, 1995; Cunningham & Stanovich, 1997). The source of these difficulties occurs very early in life (Rowe, Raudenbush, & Goldin-Meadow, 2012). Young children with relatively small vocabularies comprehend less well. Because they comprehend less well, they often choose to read less. Over time students who read less acquire smaller vocabularies and comprehend less in later years (Stanovich, 1986). Children with smaller vocabularies will continue to lag behind children with larger vocabularies. Instead of being taught the necessary language, children with small vocabularies are often misdiagnosed as having a reading disability (Biemiller, 2010).
Why is this game important?
Successful reading requires being able to identify written words and know what those words mean. In recent years, an improved understanding of the skills that underlie reading words and techniques that successfully teach those skills have led to better word reading and better comprehension of written text in first grade.
Unfortunately, learning to read written texts is not the same as learning to understand written texts. It is a problem that many children who successfully learn to read in grade one or two are nonetheless unable to understand books they need to read by grade three or four. The main reason for this is a lack of adequate vocabulary (Becker, 1977; Chall, Jacobs, & Baldwin, 1990; Chall & Conard, 1991; Lescaux & Kieffer, 2010; Scarborough, 2001; Silverman & Crandall, 2010; Spira, Bracken, & Fischel, 2005; Storch & Whitehouse, 2002). The National Reading Panel (2000) has identified vocabulary as one of five key aspects of literacy.
While North American teachers have become more effective at teaching students to read words, we have virtually ignored the impact of teaching students to understand words, especially in the primary grades. There is evidence that a year of kindergarten, grade one, or grade two typically adds nothing to a child's vocabulary (Cantalini, 1987; Christian, Morrison, Frazier, & Massetti, 2000; Morrison, Smith, & Dow-Ehrensberger, 1995). Consequently, vocabulary is primarily determined by the words learned from parents and neighborhood friends. Not surprisingly, students from advantaged homes learn two or three times as many words as children from disadvantaged homes where many fewer words are used (Hart & Risley, 1995; White, Graves, & Slater, 1990). These findings suggest the importance of improving vocabulary instruction in primary grades.
Vocabulary size has an impact throughout the life span. Students with inadequate vocabularies are at a much higher risk of performing poorly in high school, community college, or university (Hazenberg & Hulstijn, 1995; Cunningham & Stanovich, 1997). The source of these difficulties occurs very early in life (Rowe, Raudenbush, & Goldin-Meadow, 2012). Young children with relatively small vocabularies comprehend less well. Because they comprehend less well, they often choose to read less. Over time students who read less acquire smaller vocabularies and comprehend less in later years (Stanovich, 1986). Children with smaller vocabularies will continue to lag behind children with larger vocabularies. Instead of being taught the necessary language, children with small vocabularies are often misdiagnosed as having a reading disability (Biemiller, 2010).
February 23, 2013
dharts re: The Best School Year Ever Board Game
When I try to open this board game, Firefox opens numerous tabs and never opens the game. I now have uninstalled it, but now can't open it at all. What should I try next?
Thank you for your time.
Thank you for your time.
February 3, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Good Day!
Please e-mail me at econnell@friendlycity.net
I don't know what type of technology problem caused your disruption, but I will be glad to send you the game as an attachment. Thank you for your purchase and have a wonderful school year!
Please e-mail me at econnell@friendlycity.net
I don't know what type of technology problem caused your disruption, but I will be glad to send you the game as an attachment. Thank you for your purchase and have a wonderful school year!
February 4, 2013
jklord re: Europe or European Capitals Board Game
Just purchased your European Capitals Board Game. The board says that you're supposed to answer questions, but there are no questions. Are you intending for a country card to be turned over and they name the capital? Also, how many of the dollar pages do you suggest printing? Thank you!
February 2, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Good Day! Yes, the Captials board Game is more of a matching game than in depth questions about Europe. You can find the game type that I think you are looking for here:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Europe-Geography-and-History-Board-Game
It is a little more expensive than the 1 game but has the more in-depth questions you might find useful.
I would copy 10 pages of money-bucks pages.
Thank you for your questions and thoughts!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Europe-Geography-and-History-Board-Game
It is a little more expensive than the 1 game but has the more in-depth questions you might find useful.
I would copy 10 pages of money-bucks pages.
Thank you for your questions and thoughts!
February 4, 2013
Hugs from Hernan-ELA Store (TpT Seller) re: An Asia Geography and History Board Game
I need a freebie to see your style and purchase! just a tip! hugs!
January 8, 2013
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Happy New Year!
I am happy to help! I have a free game that you can check out. The format is the same for all the board games.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Holy-Bible-Board-Game
Have a VERY fantastic school year!
I am happy to help! I have a free game that you can check out. The format is the same for all the board games.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Holy-Bible-Board-Game
Have a VERY fantastic school year!
January 8, 2013
sheilas re: The Phantom Tollbooth Board Game
The game mentions question and answer cards, but I don't see any included. Am I missing something? (Totally possible!)
December 4, 2012
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Merry Christmas! I just went and re-uploaded it again - I didn't see any pages that went missing, but with computers, it is always possible. The questions begin on page 8 and go through 21. The children ask each other about the vocabulary and answer the definition. If it still doesn't download- please let me know, and I will contact "Teachers Pay Teachers". You can always send me your e-mail and I will send you the copies directly. I'm very sorry that you had trouble with the download.
December 4, 2012
sld60teacher
Looking for a Southeast/South Asia map for 7th grade (your 6th grade map is awesome)!!!
December 2, 2012
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
The game is up for you! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Georgia-Social-Studies-7th-Grade-Standard-Maps
Hope this helps. If you have any suggestions or requests- just ask! :)
Hope this helps. If you have any suggestions or requests- just ask! :)
December 2, 2012
Kelly Teemer (TpT Seller) re: Freak the Mighty Board Game
What specifically from the book does this game review? Is it vocabulary only, or does it review details, literary concepts, etc?
Thanks!
Thanks!
October 25, 2012
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Good Day!
I looked at Freak the Mighty. It is a vocabulary only review game. Thank you for the question and have a great year!
I looked at Freak the Mighty. It is a vocabulary only review game. Thank you for the question and have a great year!
October 29, 2012
Pamela Bernstein (TpT Seller) re: Among the Hidden Board Game
Hello I purchased this games and I'm not sure how the question cards work, do you glue the answers on the back? If so how do you then pile them?
October 15, 2012
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Good Morning!
Great question and thank you for asking.
The answers and questions are in blocks next to each other. Two things can be done.
One, the person who asks the questions can see both question and answer. The group gets to think of the answer but only the person asked the question gets to answer.
If the question is answered correctly- place that question in a different stack.
If the question is answered wrong- put the question and answer at the bottom of the question stack to be asked again! This encourages others to pay attention to the question because it might be asked again.
For a low group, a question answered wrong- I would read the right answer- reinforcing the idea and then put the question at the bottom of the stack to be asked again.
If it is a high group- I would not read the answer if the student gets the question wrong. This is personal preference and you can do as you think best for your students.
The other idea is to fold the question cards where the question in on one side and the answer is on the other. After the student makes an answer- see if it is right or wrong by flipping it over.
I hope this helps. If you have any other questions - PLEASE ask! Have a blessed day!
Ed Connell
Great question and thank you for asking.
The answers and questions are in blocks next to each other. Two things can be done.
One, the person who asks the questions can see both question and answer. The group gets to think of the answer but only the person asked the question gets to answer.
If the question is answered correctly- place that question in a different stack.
If the question is answered wrong- put the question and answer at the bottom of the question stack to be asked again! This encourages others to pay attention to the question because it might be asked again.
For a low group, a question answered wrong- I would read the right answer- reinforcing the idea and then put the question at the bottom of the stack to be asked again.
If it is a high group- I would not read the answer if the student gets the question wrong. This is personal preference and you can do as you think best for your students.
The other idea is to fold the question cards where the question in on one side and the answer is on the other. After the student makes an answer- see if it is right or wrong by flipping it over.
I hope this helps. If you have any other questions - PLEASE ask! Have a blessed day!
Ed Connell
October 16, 2012
danapolk
Thank you for your prompt response. Our classroom actually has a class set of the CRCT test prep books. The ones I have are from 2008. I have used them to help with some of my lessons. Thank you for your help. We are waiting for our technology to be hooked up...you know how that goes. It could be a while. We are on a new floor and so we are without a lot right now. Needless to say, we dont have computers for my grade at the moment. I am doing the best I can to get the GPS across.
Thanks again for your info. Please feel free to give me any more you may have!
Thanks again for your info. Please feel free to give me any more you may have!
August 28, 2012
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
I can tell that you are an outgoing person who is striving to make the classroom interesting AND connected to the world. Your students will really enjoy you this year. I live in Tifton and so Albany is just around the corner from me. I know the strife and worries that the system has been under, and I continue to pray for all the faculty, students, and parents involved. May you have the most wonderful and exciting year ever!
September 3, 2012
danapolk re: Israel and Palestine Board Game
Do you have any specific plans, games, worksheets, or other suggested materials you would encourage a brand new 7th grade SS teacher to purchase? I am in Albany, GA. I have little guidance and am just finding my way throuh using standards and a very lackluster text book! I have yet to get the technology in my room that I need to engage the kids. (i.e. no promethean board connected, no computer...)
August 28, 2012
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
I can tell you EXACTLY what you need to do! It will cost you a little money- but your scores with SHINE! Clairmont Press!!!!! Go to this site: http://www.clairmontpress.com/crct.html
They have the right depth of subject for Georgia- the right questions for the CRCT. If you are starting out- this will start you out with people who are way ahead. As a teacher- this is THE thing that your system needs. Forget about those Coach books. They're nice near the end- but these prep books with help you TEACH the GPS! Hummm, no computer or projector? I feel for you on those. Look up "Trashketball" and do that in class with questions. Also, do you have a computer lab? www.quia.com is super fun and has activities that you create - like "Rags to Riches". Look that one up too. Also, Gallopade workbooks are something that is neat for Georgia teachers. Hope this info helps!
They have the right depth of subject for Georgia- the right questions for the CRCT. If you are starting out- this will start you out with people who are way ahead. As a teacher- this is THE thing that your system needs. Forget about those Coach books. They're nice near the end- but these prep books with help you TEACH the GPS! Hummm, no computer or projector? I feel for you on those. Look up "Trashketball" and do that in class with questions. Also, do you have a computer lab? www.quia.com is super fun and has activities that you create - like "Rags to Riches". Look that one up too. Also, Gallopade workbooks are something that is neat for Georgia teachers. Hope this info helps!
August 28, 2012
paigerobertson1 re: Back to School Game to Learn Procedures and Rules
is there a way to edit the document to make it fit my procedures/rules? I didn't realize it was a pdf
August 16, 2012
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Good Day!
I have uploaded a formate for questions. It is located here:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Game-Blank-Form-For-Questions-and-Answers
Hope this helps and have a great day!
I have uploaded a formate for questions. It is located here:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Game-Blank-Form-For-Questions-and-Answers
Hope this helps and have a great day!
August 18, 2012
bridgitta re: Bud Not Buddy Board Game
Hello,
Is the lack of punctuation and capitalization intentional? Also, there is a type-o on the card that asks why a woman tells Bud he is going to be a criminal. Did you use the game in a classroom setting? If you have a corrected or editable version, I would consider purchasing.
Thanks,
Bridget
Is the lack of punctuation and capitalization intentional? Also, there is a type-o on the card that asks why a woman tells Bud he is going to be a criminal. Did you use the game in a classroom setting? If you have a corrected or editable version, I would consider purchasing.
Thanks,
Bridget
August 10, 2012
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Good Day!
To the best of my knowledge, it was used in the classroom. The teacher that developed the questions used them that way. I went through and did find many errors and corrected them all. I apologize for the errors. Thank you for letting me know. Have a blessed day!
To the best of my knowledge, it was used in the classroom. The teacher that developed the questions used them that way. I went through and did find many errors and corrected them all. I apologize for the errors. Thank you for letting me know. Have a blessed day!
August 11, 2012
sld60teacher
Thanks - it's hard for me to believe that people purchase sight unseen - I appreciate your help.
July 22, 2012
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
I put up the game format on the preview. I hope this helps and thank you for your input. :)
July 23, 2012
sld60teacher re: China Board Game
Where's the preview? I rarely purchase things without previews.
July 22, 2012
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Great question! I use to make previews for most of the early games, but few looked at them. Since my games follow the same format, I think many people downloaded the free product. That link is here http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Holy-Bible-Board-Game
If you think that version still needs a preview, I am happy to make one. I'll try to put one on tomorrow. Have a blessed day!
If you think that version still needs a preview, I am happy to make one. I'll try to put one on tomorrow. Have a blessed day!
July 22, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
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!
I have a couple of suggestions that might help you to better market this product. First, create a cover page 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. List several ways you use this product. 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.
I know you aren't teaching math, but I’d appreciate your input on my math freebie listed below. I like input from a variety of teachers.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/March-St-Patricks-Day-Word-Puzzles-Identifying-Fractional-Parts
I am your very first follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Welcome and good luck as you sell on TPT!
I have a couple of suggestions that might help you to better market this product. First, create a cover page 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. List several ways you use this product. 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.
I know you aren't teaching math, but I’d appreciate your input on my math freebie listed below. I like input from a variety of teachers.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/March-St-Patricks-Day-Word-Puzzles-Identifying-Fractional-Parts
I am your very first follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
Welcome and good luck as you sell on TPT!
February 8, 2012
Mr. Connell (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the kind comments and suggestions. I've gone back and put many of your ideas into the new product. I've also become a follower of your products. Thank you again.
February 24, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
LICENSES Middle Grades Education 6th-8th Grades Expires 06/30/2014 Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Science Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten – 5th Grades All Subjects
MY TEACHING STYLE
Love technology and old fashioned games. One of the biggest challenges in any classroom is making content interesting, relevant, and engaging. Students are growing up in a world in which they are constantly looking to be entertained - but not necessarily educated. Great teachers, however, can combine the two by providing “edutainment†for their students. One of the best ways to do this is by using content as a foundation to create classroom board games. When teachers teaching a unit, students are responsible for learning the names, dates, people, places, ideas, etc . . . There is quite a bit of information that must be covered according to state standards, and it is very easy for students to become overwhelmed and disinterested early on- games can help in the classroom.
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Tift County System Teacher of the Year Eighth Street Middle Teacher of the Year GA Middle School Association Team of the Year Award PAGE Region Member of the Year Tift County Teacher of Excellence Award Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar Willie J. Williams Middle School Teacher of the Year
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE, Boston, MASS Master of Education 01/04 VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY, Valdosta, Bachelor of Sci., Middle Grades 05/99 Mathematics and Technology Bachelor of Business Administration 03/95 Marketing and Business Administration
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