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Ruth S.
United States - Connecticut - Northford
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"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn".
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These are meaningful and personal activities that I created for my students because I never found an all inclusive published version. This 9 page...
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These Halloween student worksheets are fun and educational! I like to connect holiday words and activities with Language Arts. It's a way I can a...
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"Five Kernels of Corn" is the story of the hardships that the Pilgrims endured when they first came to the New World. The two page story's parag...
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Fun! These St. Patricks Day student worksheets and activities revolve around a one page story about the Legend of Irish Leprechauns. Students h...
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Kids and adults will take a ride on the Polar Express as they play these board games! There are 3 game boards that can be printed, glued to piece...
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Looking for something different to do with your students on Earth Day, April 22nd?
These worksheets are designed so your students will have fun a...
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Doesn't it seem like creativity in the classroom, is on the back burner these days? I, for one, encourage my students to use their imaginations a...
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This 11 page packet has a fill in the blank activity for King's I Have a Dream speech. A word bank is provided for students.There are vocabulary ...
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Kids are asked to think about things they're thankful for OR that they're thankful about something they did or accomplished. They're also asked t...
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This is a 14 page packet that's fun to do before the holidays. It includes: a copy of the original poem, and other worksheets with rhyming activ...
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Have your students think "out of the box" as they write about New Year resolutions for themselves, their towns and cities, their country and the ...
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This poem is a lot of fun to use when teaching rhyming words. One worksheet asks the kids to find the words that rhyme with those on the sheet.
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These fun, yet educational Flag Day worksheets motivate kids to want to know more about the American flag. Give your students "Pledge of Allegian...
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Celebrate autumn with your students using these ready to print worksheets!
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Holiday fun! These colorful snow globes and ornaments are created in soft pastel colors to save on ink. The opacity has been lessened as well to ...
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Kids love to choose what they want to do on their birthdays! Print these out and keep them handy with a birthday calendar nearby. It's your spec...
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I've been doing these for years with my students. It's a way to give a Valentine's Day gift without spending a dime. The coupons are to be given ...
I love doing this project with my kids around Halloween! They have to read a story that I wrote called Madame Periwinkles Halloween Brew. Madame...
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Display this Thanksgiving Word Art poster in your room and give one to each of your kids. This free download includes art, music and Language Art...
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FEEDBACK
saho
thank you!!
May 22, 2013
saho
plan to use for my class next year!
May 22, 2013
roxxee99
Thanks! Another great resource!
May 21, 2013
roxxee99
Thank you! Great resource!
May 21, 2013
Dburns83
This is a great product! My students are very excited to start reading and completing the activities!
May 21, 2013
sarahed
I have just started a unit on poetry and I can't wait to pull these out and have my students write poems!
May 21, 2013
CynthiaBirch
Fun buddy reading! Thank you!
May 18, 2013
CynthiaBirch
Fun and helped a lot with teaching! Thank you!
May 18, 2013
mmsbthomas
Excellent
May 18, 2013
harrietturner59
I love this--it really made my students think
May 18, 2013
traceyrutten
Awesome
May 18, 2013
martymars
Thank You for the great signs!
May 16, 2013
Teach503
Great resource
May 15, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Teach503! Thank you so much for purchasing my Maniac Magee packet. :) I really appreciate your comment and rating! Thanks for stopping by. :)
May 15, 2013 
kleainman
Look forward to using this with my middle school students.
May 13, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Kleainman!! It's great to hear you'll be using my Nonfiction Bingo with your middle school students! I really appreciate your comment and rating. Thanks for stopping by!
May 14, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Ms. Blaer! I'm so glad you like my Movie Review! I really appreciate your comment and rating! Thanks for stopping by!
May 14, 2013
sandystone
Great for testing review.
May 12, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Sandy! Thank you for purchasing my Grammar Assessment. You said it's a great testing review so I'm puzzled why you rated it lower than it was. We TpT sellers are always open to suggestions. As for as the lower creativity rating. It wasn't designed to be a creative. It's an assessment. :)
May 14, 2013
Janet Wagner
This will be very helpful for my students. Thank you!
Janet
Janet
May 12, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Farmwife50! So nice to see you again! I really appreciate your comment and rating!
Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for stopping by!
May 14, 2013
frenchwendy
These are really useful. Thank you.
May 12, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Nice to see you again, FrenchWendy! I'm so glad you like the cards! I really appreciate your comment and rating! :)
May 14, 2013
Joni Lindbloom
Thanks!
May 9, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi JClark1976! You're very welcome! I really appreciate your comment and rating. Thanks for stopping by!
May 10, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Ms. Blaer! Thank you! I really appreciate your comment and rating. :) Thanks for stopping by!
May 10, 2013
kmiller819
thank you
May 8, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Kmiller819! You're very welcome! I really appreciate your comment and rating. Thanks for stopping by!
May 10, 2013
engteach22
Thanks for great charts and worksheets
May 7, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi EngTeach22! Thank you! I love sharing them! I really appreciate your comment and rating. :) Thanks for stopping by!
May 9, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Kim! Thank you so much for purchasing my CC Skills cards. Thanks for stopping by. :)
May 8, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Kenzie
Thank you for purchasing my CC Reading themes packet. I appreciate your comment and rating :) Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you for purchasing my CC Reading themes packet. I appreciate your comment and rating :) Thanks for stopping by!
May 9, 2013
teacher4michael
These cards have been fun to use.
May 7, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Teacher4Michael! I'm so glad you enjoy the cards! I love sharing them! :)
I really appreciate your comment and rating! Thanks for stopping by!
I really appreciate your comment and rating! Thanks for stopping by!
May 9, 2013
jenniferds
Always nice to have something in my hip pocket for poetry! Great activities --
May 7, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much for purchasing my poetry cards! The kids love working on them at poetry/writing centers. I agree about having poetry activities handy. I have so many, I had to buy a separate smaller file cabinet! :) I really appreciate your comment and rating! Thanks for stopping by!
May 9, 2013
rkholyoak
Thanks for the great resource.
May 6, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Rkholyoak! I'm so glad you like my packet! I really appreciate your comment and rating. Thanks for stopping by!
May 10, 2013
BBoyerx3
Thank you!
May 6, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi BBoyerx3! You're very welcome! I really appreciate your comment and rating! Thanks for stopping by!
May 10, 2013
jkmilligan
awesome!
May 5, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi JK!! Thank you so much for purchasing my Trifold packet! I really appreciate your AWESOME comment and rating!! :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for stopping by!
May 7, 2013
rmelodie
Thank you! This is a good idea for end of unit review for my class.
May 5, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Melodie! Thank you for purchasing my ABC templates! I really appreciate your comment and rating! The templates are large enough for text and pictures. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for stopping by!
May 7, 2013
dartsk
Thanks.
May 5, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Darksk Thank you for purchasing my CC Skills cards. I appreciate your comment and rating. Thanks for stopping by. :)
May 7, 2013
mmmeyer
Hope to use next year. It was perfect for this year.
May 5, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Mmmeyer! Thank you so much for purchasing my Fairy Tales packet! I really appreciate your kind comment and rating!
May 7, 2013
leigh2x
Students loved the book and your unit helped them to dig deeper!
May 4, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi again Leigh! WOW!! Thank you so much for purchasing my Hatchet packet! I'm so glad the activities made them dig deeper! I have my students work in small groups so they can discuss the activities and brainstorm for answers. Some of their insight is amazing!
Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for stopping by!
May 7, 2013
leigh2x
Using this unit with my lower reading group--thanks!
May 4, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Leigh! Thank you so much for purchasing my Number the Stars packet! I really appreciate your comment and rating! I love knowing how other teachers use my book packets! Thanks for stopping by!
May 7, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Ruby! Thank you so much for purchasing my Water powerpoint! So glad you love it! I really appreciate your comment and rating! Thanks for stopping by!
May 7, 2013
Maureen Van Ackooy
Going to use this in one of my "Book Clubs"
May 3, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi again Reenva! Thank you for purchasing my Chasing Vermeer activities! What a great idea to use it with one of your book clubs! I really appreciate your comment and rating!
Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for stopping by!
May 7, 2013
Maureen Van Ackooy
I'm actually going to do this in June!
May 3, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Reenva! Thank you so much for purchasing my holiday poem packet! I'd love to see your students' reactions when you do it in class in June! :) :)
I really appreciate your comment and rating! Thanks for stopping by!
I really appreciate your comment and rating! Thanks for stopping by!
May 7, 2013
Maureen Van Ackooy
Used with my "book Club' this year, great resource
May 3, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi again Reenva! So nice of you to purchase my Shiloh worksheets! I really appreciate your comment and rating! Have a great day!
May 7, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Donna! Thank you so much for downloading my prefixes packet! I'm glad you found them! Thanks for stopping by!
May 7, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Andrea! Thank you so much for purchasing my Polar Express packet! Creating it was so much fun because I love the story and illustrations. I really appreciate your comment and rating! :)
May 1, 2013
pnrteach
Great set!
May 1, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Pnrteach! Thank you so much for purchasing my Chocolate Fever student worksheets! So glad you like the worksheets. :) I really appreciate your comment and rating. Stop by again!
May 1, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Lou Ann! Thank you so much for purchasing my Figurative Language Chart and Assessment packet! I really appreciate your comment and rating! Thanks for stopping by. :)
May 1, 2013
maggiemaedrennan
A FABULOUS review for students to work on independently! Love the cut and glue option!
May 1, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi MaggieMae! Thank you so much for purchasing my Snowball packet! One day I had two kids who cut the snowballs out, then began tossing them at each other. When I asked them why they were doing it, they both said "it's the first snow we've ever seen". It was such a cute teaching moment! I really appreciate your kind comment and rating. Thanks for stopping by. :)
May 1, 2013
meghendricks88
Great REsource!
April 30, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Meg! Thank you! I really appreciate your comment and rating! Thanks for stopping by.
May 1, 2013
Tasha Gentry
Thanks it is awesome!!
April 29, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Msballer! Thank you so much for purchasing my Movie Review packet! It sure does keep my students on their toes! When I used to play a video in class, they thought they were in movie theaters and were only interested in talking with their friends and eating popcorn! :) Now they have to focus and learn! :) Thanks for your great comment and rating!
April 29, 2013
love4animals
Very effective! I did use word art and added a question mark to each word. Then taped the question mark to each word. It the words look fantastic on the wall and makes a great impact when we focus on questions.
April 29, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Love4Animals! Great idea! I'm going to add question marks to the signs! I really appreciate your helpful comment and nice rating! When I add the question marks, you'll be able to download them again for free. You'll receive a note from TpT that I've edited them. :)
April 29, 2013
ellenfitch
I am willing to give it a try.
April 29, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Ellen! This has been a very effective method for me. I tell my teacher friends that this method has to be used consistently. Students don't like getting the messages, so after a week or so, you'll notice improvement and you won't have to be handing them out as much. If you have any questions please ask me by clicking on the "Ask a Question" tab. I'd be very happy to help! Thank you for your comment and rating!
April 29, 2013
Hope Cliff
Thank you again!
April 29, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi again Hlcliff! Great seeing you again! I created the packets so I could run different contests throughout the year. It's such a great way to reinforce the parts of speech, figurative language, etc. I really appreciate your comment and rating! Have fun!
April 29, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
denisse413 re: WATER EARTHS NATURAL BEVERAGE POWERPOINT
I have tried opening and downloading the presentation a few times and on a few different computers. I keep having the same issue. The powerpoint is there but i cant see any of the images ( with expetion of the 1st slide). I even had my tech department at school try to fix the problem and they were not successful. Do you have any idea what can be wrong?
April 11, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Denisse! I'm so sorry you're having problems downloading the presentation. I've had many teachers download it and haven't heard anything like this. Have you asked TpT? Their tech team is great! It might turn out to be a problem on their end. I'm not sure if buyers contact TpT like we do, but at the bottom of each TpT page, there is a "contact us" button. Click on it and you'll have options like "report a bug" and others that you can choose. Explain it just as you did to me. Please let me know what happens, okay?
Ruth
Ruth
April 11, 2013
radair4
Hi Ruth! I'm so glad that you read my blog. You are so kind and generous! I am in the process of deciding what book to have my students read in my 6th grade placement in the fall. These are some of the main ones that I am debating between: Hoot, Homecoming, Number the Stars, The Hatchet, and Holes. Any suggestions? I haven't decided what I would like from your store yet, but I will get back to you on that! My email is radair@nmu.edu. Thanks again! -Renee
April 9, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Renee! Your blog is wonderful. I wish I had kept a journal of my thoughts when I was student teaching. Oh!! I LOVE Hoot! It's such a great contemporary story that demonstrates how kids can make a difference about things they believe in and how they can approach adults to let their voices be heard. Of course, I love all the other books you mentioned having used them in class for many years but I'd recommend Hoot. You'd love the packet I designed for it. It has everything you need to teach it and most of the activities are aligned with the Common Core. Also included in the packet are websites that you can use as extension activities.
Can you download zipped files? My Hoot packet is 42 pages long and I think it would be best if I zipped it. Let me know if you'd like it and I'll send it today. I won't be home until later this afternoon so just let me know what you've decided.
Great meeting you! Ruth
Can you download zipped files? My Hoot packet is 42 pages long and I think it would be best if I zipped it. Let me know if you'd like it and I'll send it today. I won't be home until later this afternoon so just let me know what you've decided.
Great meeting you! Ruth
April 9, 2013
Rose Mary Betancourt re: Syllables Chart and Student Worksheets
Is this common core?
March 29, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Rvetancourt! I didn't design it specifically to align with the Common Core, however, it is listed in Grade 1 Reading: Foundational Skills (Phonological Awareness). I've been teaching syllabication for many years, thus the reason I created it. :) Hope this helps!
March 29, 2013
Jen re: Bloom Ball Reports
Hi!
I wondered how many sheets this bloom ball requires. Most instructions I've seen say to use 12 sheets of the template. This seems quite large. Can you use fewer sheets and still get a similar project outcome? (Guess you can tell I didn't do we'll in geometry in school and there are good reasons for my not teaching math). :)
Thanks!
I wondered how many sheets this bloom ball requires. Most instructions I've seen say to use 12 sheets of the template. This seems quite large. Can you use fewer sheets and still get a similar project outcome? (Guess you can tell I didn't do we'll in geometry in school and there are good reasons for my not teaching math). :)
Thanks!
March 28, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi! In order to form a complete bloom ball,yes, you do need 12 templates. I've included templates for small and large Bloom balls and placed them so there are four templates per page (small size) and two per page for the larger ones. I did this to help save paper. :)
By the way, the kids learn very quickly how to attach them. i was amazed the first time i used my packet with them :) I guess they'll all do well in geometry. :) It wasn't my strongest subject in high school because there was a shortage of math teachers at the time, so we had a history teacher teaching it!
Thanks for asking!
Ruth
By the way, the kids learn very quickly how to attach them. i was amazed the first time i used my packet with them :) I guess they'll all do well in geometry. :) It wasn't my strongest subject in high school because there was a shortage of math teachers at the time, so we had a history teacher teaching it!
Thanks for asking!
Ruth
March 28, 2013
Mr Jimmy (TpT Seller) re: Four Types of Sentences
Hi,
I'd like to know how many pages this item includes. Thanks!
I'd like to know how many pages this item includes. Thanks!
March 24, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi! There are three worksheets, one of which is a thumbnail on my product listing. Kids have to find examples of the different types of sentences in books they're reading. Two other worksheets are provided with answer keys. A total of seven pages. Thank you for asking! I thought I had the number of pages listed!
Ruth
Ruth
March 24, 2013
buchanl re: Snowball Synonyms
When I pressed the print button, all of my pages came out blank...I tried printing it several times, but no luck.
February 25, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Buchani. Many, many teachers have purchased this packet from me and haven't told me anything like this. Because you purchased it, you can re-download it again and see what happens. If not, contact teacherspayteachers by clicking on "contact us" at the bottom of any page and submit a ticket to them. They're VERY good about solving technical problems for everyone. I've heard that it sometimes can be the printer software that causes these types of problems but it's best to check with the technical people on TpT. You might also try printing it on a different printer and see if that works. I'm sorry you're having this problem. Let me know what happens,okay?
Ruth
Ruth
February 25, 2013
sueciara
Sorry I am just now getting back to you. I lived in CT until I was 13 when my parents moved me to FL for 9 months, then to NC for 3 years and then back to FL where they continue to live. My husband and I moved to NC 13 years ago and love it. As I mentioned, I grew up on Pistapaug Road in Northford. My famiily owned that whole block of land so my great grandmother, grandmother, aunts, etc. lived close by. They all still live there. We don't get back to the area very often since my grandmotehr died a few years ago. It's too far to drive and I didn't maintain close relationships with my aunts/unlces & cousins. I went to school at William Douglas and Stanley Williams and then to Northford Intermediate. I left the area as a freshman at NorthBranford HS in the fall. We really love it in NC.
February 21, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Sue! Thanks so much for getting back to me. The town is probably just as you remember it. Not much changes here due to all the farmland. Much of it is held in trust so no developers can come in and change the landscape. I know exactly where your land is. There's a new elementary school on Route 80 and is called Jerome Harrison. We were hit really hard with that latest blizzard. Town plows stopped working at 5:30 p.m because they just couldn't handle it. Two days later, a farmer came down the road driving a payloader and dug our road out. There was about 40 inches of snow but the drifts were up to 9 feet. Some people in town had to jump out their windows because they couldn't exit through their doors because of the snow. I have a friend who lives in Durham, NC and loves it. She grew up in Cheshire with me. She works at Duke U. She's trying to convince us to move down there. Are you teaching? Great meeting you!
February 21, 2013
lovingmyjob re: Beatles Lyrics Figurative Language
Is this just the one page?
February 18, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi LovinMyJob! (I love mine too!) There are two worksheets with an answer key but I'm working on an updated package that I'll post in a couple of days. If you want to check back, I'll have "UPDATE" written in the "product description" so you'll know it's the new packet. Thank you for asking!
Ruth
Ruth
February 18, 2013
A Perfectly Poetic Page (TpT Seller) re: Ireland Mini Report for St. Patricks Day
I included a link to this great product on my blog. I hope that's okay!! ~Tracy
February 15, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Tracy! Thank you so much! I can't find the URL for your blog. I see your FB page listed on your TpT store homepage. I'd love to visit your blog. Let me know the link ok?
Ruth
Ruth
March 12, 2013
lisamichellewilson re: FROM THE MIXED UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER ACTIVITIES
Hi Ruth, I was wondering if this had a guideline for pacing at all with it? Thank you!
February 11, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Lisa! No, sorry, I didn't include a pacing guide. I figured teachers don't have the same schedules and might spend more time on the activities during a week/month than others. We were fortunate to have ELA every day and could work at our own pace. I hope this is what you're referring to! If not, please let me know. Thanks for asking. :)
February 11, 2013
rdoud re: Bloom Ball Reports
I bought the math snow ball from you and suggested this. I'm looking to introduce how to write a report and this looks interesting. I noticed it was third and up. Do you think with some modifications and modeling this would work for 2nd graders?
February 8, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Rdoud! I remember you told me my Snowball Math lesson was the only time your students would have snowballs because you're in Florida! :) That is one of the cutest responses I've had! Bloom ball reports can easily be modified for second graders. The activities in the biography report I included asks students to write their birthday on one circle and draw a picture. Another one is to write a sibling's or relative's name and draw a picture. Another one is to write something they love to do, or someone they love.. And then there are the questions "Who feels..." (write three adjectives to describe their feelings like sad, happy) "Who Gives..." Answers could be "Who gives a lot of attention to their puppy" Who loves to give hugs..." And one that asks where they'd like to visit... Another is "My dream is to ...." (examples are: To be President, to be an actor, etc. Another one is "My Favorite Activity".On all of the templates, they would write and draw pictures. The fiction book report that I included could be modified a bit but I've known second grade teachers who've used it. Thank you so much for asking! I'm a bit late replying because we're now in the middle of a blizzard and we lost power for a couple of hours, but it came back on! YAY!! If you want some snow, I'll upload some to you! :)
Ruth
Ruth
February 8, 2013
Mary Gaub re: COLOR THE STATES
I bought the pack and the class has loved working on it. But there is no answer key. Any chance you have one available?
January 24, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi MB I have a key for just the states, not capitals. I usually have my students work in small groups or pairs to find the capitals. I'm going to update my packet tomorrow with that answer key. Hope that's not too late. Thanks for asking!
Ruth
PLEASE NOTE:
This packet has been modified. Answer keys and many more activities have been added. :)
Ruth
PLEASE NOTE:
This packet has been modified. Answer keys and many more activities have been added. :)
January 24, 2013
evenstarking re: Bloom Ball Reports
Hi Ruth,
This packet looks amazing, and I would probably be interested in purchasing. However, I use the revised Bloom's verbiage--does your packet include the old Bloom's taxonomy verbs or the revised verbs? It's hard to tell from the thumbnail.
Thanks,
Eve
This packet looks amazing, and I would probably be interested in purchasing. However, I use the revised Bloom's verbiage--does your packet include the old Bloom's taxonomy verbs or the revised verbs? It's hard to tell from the thumbnail.
Thanks,
Eve
January 13, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Eve! It's so ironic you asked me that question. I've been modifying my Bloom packet all week. I'll be posting it tomorrow or tomorrow night. If, by any chance, you purchased it already, you will get a message from TpT telling you it's been revised. At that point, you can download it again, and there's no charge. I'm using new software so the entire packet has a different look and the revised Bloom's verbiage has been added. Thanks for asking!
Ruth
Ruth
January 14, 2013
Rose Mary Betancourt re: Common Core Foundational Skills Task Cards
Are the common core standards posted on the product?
January 11, 2013
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi. No, there's no listing on the individual cards if that's what you mean. I use these task cards as an assessment to determine who's reached mastery and who needs review.
Thanks for asking!
Ruth
Thanks for asking!
Ruth
January 11, 2013
Teachingisagift (TpT Seller) re: New Year Resolutions Mine, My Town, My Country, the World
I am holding a New Year Linky Party and would love it if you would link up your new product with my party. Please hop over to http://teachingisagift.blogspot.ca/2012/12/2013-new-year-linky-party.html and join the party!
December 26, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Sidney! Nice meeting you! What a nice surprise! I just followed your blog, added my New Year resolutions packet to your Linky party and commented about it. :) Happy New Year!
Ruth
Ruth
December 26, 2012
Athena160 re: NUMBER THE STARS 19 PAGE PACKET
I am interested in the Number the Stars packet, but do not see where there are assessments aligned with the common core. Is that part of the packet? Thanks. Lynn
December 18, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Lynn. The worksheets in my Number the Stars packet are designed to be used with small groups with each small group working collaboratively to "dig deep" into the novel, to find the best answers. I always require they support their answers with evidence from the novel. Once the groups are finished, I have a spokesperson from each group share the groups answers with the large group. This initiates wonderful, thought provoking discussions.
I uploaded this packet to TpT before the Common Core was adopted by the states, so it's not listed as being CC aligned, however, checking the Core standards and hearing from coworkers and teachers who have used the sheets, most activities are aligned. Formal assessments with answers aren't included if that's what you're looking for. Hope this helps! Thank you for asking. :)
Ruth
I uploaded this packet to TpT before the Common Core was adopted by the states, so it's not listed as being CC aligned, however, checking the Core standards and hearing from coworkers and teachers who have used the sheets, most activities are aligned. Formal assessments with answers aren't included if that's what you're looking for. Hope this helps! Thank you for asking. :)
Ruth
December 18, 2012
khenn re: Snowball Antonyms
What is supposed to go into the second blank snowball on the line? For example, the first snowball says present, then the second snowball is where you would put absent, then there is a line to a 3rd snowball. What do you have the students do in the 3rd snowball?
Thanks!
Thanks!
December 5, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Khenn! Thank you for downloading my Snowball Antonyms! On the first worksheet, the first snowball is "present". The kids cut and paste the words "absent" and "past" in the snowballs next to the snowball that has the word "present". Those are the two antonyms for the word "present". If you look at the sheet, they're listed horizontally. The next word is "wide". The kids should paste the words "narrow"and "slender" in the two snowballs next to the snowball that has the word "wide". The answers are in capital letters on my instruction sheet.
Hope that helps! If not, let me know!
Ruth
Hope that helps! If not, let me know!
Ruth
December 5, 2012
Diamond Mom (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the info Ruth. I look forward to visiting her site.
November 18, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Charlene :) Plan on spending two or three hours on her site. There's so much to see. Oh! The clip art I used for the word art poster is on her site. I love the Pilgrims and everything else in the packet. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Ruth
Ruth
November 19, 2012
kganon
I loved your Thanksgiving Word Art Poster. We used it for spelling practice. We made our own posters with words of things we're thankful for and added little pictures like you did. We then glued it on nice pieces of scrapbook paper and put them together for a kind of Thanksgiving quilt. Thank you so much for sharing this! (I don't understand how to leave a comment on the site when it makes you pick a profile. I've tried a couple, but it doesn't work. Do I have to join something?) Thanks again!
November 18, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Kganon! How sweet of you to let me know how you used my poster! I love sharing my ideas for that reason. Teachers always think of other ways to use them. The quilt must be so pretty. Did you take pictures of it? How old are your students? Oh! Yes, you should sign up! There's no obligation to sell or buy but you can download free things AND you get a fantastic newsletter that has all kinds of news. The newsletter is sent to you on Sundays and highlights ten free downloads and special deals. You'll also learn when our huge sales are, etc.There are many many people who sign up and create a profile, but you don't have to complete the profile. It's free to sign up too. Many of my teacher friends have done that.. I'm going to create some more of those types of posters. Let me know what subject or holiday you'd like, ok?
Great meeting you!
Ruth
Great meeting you!
Ruth
November 18, 2012
Diamond Mom (TpT Seller) re: Thanksgiving Word Art Poster
Hi Ruth,
I tried to leave a comment on your blog, but I am not sure if it went through. The poster looks great, but because I live in Canada, some of the content is not useful to me. I was wondering if you would mind if I made a similar one for use in my classroom. I also have a Mac and I use Pages, so I would be able to create one.
Charlene
Diamond Mom
I tried to leave a comment on your blog, but I am not sure if it went through. The poster looks great, but because I live in Canada, some of the content is not useful to me. I was wondering if you would mind if I made a similar one for use in my classroom. I also have a Mac and I use Pages, so I would be able to create one.
Charlene
Diamond Mom
November 17, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Charlene :) I've been having trouble with comments on my blog. So sorry! I'd love to give you a copy, but I purchased the graphics for it so I can't release it to anyone due to the TOS. Is it the graphics you like? If so let me know and I'll give you the website. They are VERY reasonable.. Like 99 cents for a pack of graphics. The entire poster is put together in pieces and then I turn it into a PNG. If you'd like me to change it for you in some way, I might be able to do that.. Canada already had its Thanksgiving right? So we have some time? Let me know. :)
Ruth
Ruth
November 18, 2012
Stephanie Woods (TpT Seller)
Hi Ruth!!
Thank you SO much for the offer! I actually purchased it last night and have made it into an individual project for my GT students! I am looking at a few other projects you have for them :)
Thank you again,
Thank you SO much for the offer! I actually purchased it last night and have made it into an individual project for my GT students! I am looking at a few other projects you have for them :)
Thank you again,
October 30, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Stephanie!!This morning I started editing the packet you bought because there were things I wanted to add and modify. When I upload the new one in a couple of days, you'll get a note from TpT saying that I've edited it.You can upload it for free. You might already know that. We lost power an hour ago because of Hurricane Sandy, so I"m accessing TpT from my sister's iPod. Hopefully we'll get power back soon and I'll be able to finish it! Keep watching for a note from TpT :) Are you going to sell lessons on TpT? I see you haven't uploaded anything yet. If so, don't hesitate to ask me if you have any questions :)
Ruth
Ruth
October 30, 2012
Jacqueline Kupu
My students loved the sequencing activity (recipe) in Madame Periwinkle!
Do you have other avtivities like this?
Do you have other avtivities like this?
October 30, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Katie! I have a Sequence packet of activities with some that can be cut out and glued. Click on the "Ratings and Comments" tab and you'll see what teachers have said about it. The activities are great for centers and small group activities. It's so nice to hear your students love Madame Periwinkle's Brew :)
Here's the link: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/SEQUENCE-PACKET
Thanks for asking!
Ruth
Here's the link: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/SEQUENCE-PACKET
Thanks for asking!
Ruth
October 30, 2012
Stephanie Woods (TpT Seller) re: Veterans Day
Hi Ruth!
My question is very similar to Carrie's. I teach third grade and have a G/T cluster group (7 of my students are either labeled GT or DNQ). I love the idea of this project, however, is some of the material useful for the rest of my class?
Thanks so much!
My question is very similar to Carrie's. I teach third grade and have a G/T cluster group (7 of my students are either labeled GT or DNQ). I love the idea of this project, however, is some of the material useful for the rest of my class?
Thanks so much!
October 29, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Stephanie! Thank you so much for your question. :) I was surprised when I saw third grade listed on the product description. I didn't include third grade but you never know with technical things what happens. That being said, I think all of your third graders would benefit from surveying family members or someone they know who was in the military. What I'd like to do is send you the whole packet for free and let you decide what you want to use. If you give me an email address, I'll send it. There's no way to do that on TpT. Sorry :( Send me another note here in the Q/A section. I LOVE doing this with my students and have had wonderful feedback from teachers and especially parents! Thanks for contacting me!
Ruth
Ruth
October 30, 2012
aonixon re: SIMILES, METAPHORS AND MORE PACKET
Hi! Do you have any activities for Loser by Jerry Spinelli?
October 28, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Aonixon! I think you read my mind. :) I love Spinelli's books and was thinking about doing a novel packet for Loser. Are you looking for specific activities or for a complete novel packet? What grade do you teach and when would you need it? It takes me about a week or two to put one together.
Thanks for asking!
Ruth
Thanks for asking!
Ruth
October 28, 2012
lpetesch re: Vocabulary Detectives Task Cards 4
I have just recently discovered your products. I purchased your poetry packet and absolutely love it!! I decided to look at your other work and am interested in the vocabulary detective cards but there is no preview download and I cannot see the example when I do a mouse rollover. Is it possible to look at a sample card so I can see if this will be something of use to me? Thank you so much for sharing such great work. I'm putting many items in my wishlist and am excited to have "stumbled" across your products.
October 17, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Lpetesch! Thank you so much for your kind and enthusiastic :) words about my poetry cards. I'm so glad you like my products. I often wish I knew the teachers who I share my ideas with. Maybe some day we'll have a big TpT convention!
Maybe you missed my FREE Vocabulary Detective Cards. Sets 1,2 and 3 are free. Sets 4 and 5 are priced.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Detectives-Task-Cards-1 This set asks them to find mystery words
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Detectives-Task-Cards-2 Synonyms, antonyms, homonyms
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Detectives-Task-Cards-3 http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Detectives-Task-Cards-3 nouns, verbs, adjectives
Set 4 is a priced item and is pronouns, prepositions and conjunctions
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Detectives-Task-Cards-4
Set 5 is a priced item and is similes, metaphors and personification.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Detectives-Task-Cards-5
They're all basically the same except Set 5 has colorful labels you can tape or paste on the Detective Jar. My students love the contests and you'll be amazed how quickly they'll learn how to identify parts of speech, figurative language and more. I'm designing more cards so if you're following me you'll get a message at TpT of when I post them.
Best wishes :)
Ruth
Maybe you missed my FREE Vocabulary Detective Cards. Sets 1,2 and 3 are free. Sets 4 and 5 are priced.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Detectives-Task-Cards-1 This set asks them to find mystery words
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Detectives-Task-Cards-2 Synonyms, antonyms, homonyms
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Detectives-Task-Cards-3 http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Detectives-Task-Cards-3 nouns, verbs, adjectives
Set 4 is a priced item and is pronouns, prepositions and conjunctions
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Detectives-Task-Cards-4
Set 5 is a priced item and is similes, metaphors and personification.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Detectives-Task-Cards-5
They're all basically the same except Set 5 has colorful labels you can tape or paste on the Detective Jar. My students love the contests and you'll be amazed how quickly they'll learn how to identify parts of speech, figurative language and more. I'm designing more cards so if you're following me you'll get a message at TpT of when I post them.
Best wishes :)
Ruth
October 17, 2012
mecomeaux re: Bloom Ball Reports
Ruth, I bought the unit Bloom Ball Book Report. I tried to print it and all but the first 7 pages will print. It keeps saying damaged file. Can you give me some feedback on how I can print the whole thing. I tried several ways but to no success. I really love this unit.
October 14, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Mecomeaux I'm so sorry you're having problems printing my packet! I've had many, many teachers purchase this packet and no one has contacted me about any problems. What you should do is contact TpT and tell them the problem you're having. On each TeachersPayTeachers page, at the very bottom, is a "Contact Us" tab. Click on that and it will ask you to create a ticket. TpT is very prompt in replying to any questions. Explain the problem you're having. Copy and paste this URL into the note you write to them. It will save them time looking for the packet.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bloom-Ball-Reports
I'm sure they'll let me know if there's a problem with it and I'll upload it again. Keep in touch, ok? I really want you and your students to have fun putting these together! :)
Ruth
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bloom-Ball-Reports
I'm sure they'll let me know if there's a problem with it and I'll upload it again. Keep in touch, ok? I really want you and your students to have fun putting these together! :)
Ruth
October 14, 2012
maritchie re: Al Capone Does My Shirts Student Worksheets
Is an answer key included in this packet?
September 23, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi maritchie! There are no answer keys for this packet of worksheets. When I use my novel packet worksheets with my students, I have them work in small groups to brainstorm for the answers. They're required to support their answers with information from the text. When all groups are finished, we discuss their answers and they, with my guidance, decide which ones are the best. Hope this helps. Thank you for your inquiry.
Ruth
Ruth
September 23, 2012
ptucker22 re: BEHAVIOR REINFORCING STUDENTS' RESPONSIBILITY
Do the students sign the cards? Then what do they do with them? It looks like some students wouuld be filling out the same cards all year long? Any consequences? I suppose these questions are answered in the explaination after purchase, right?
September 15, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Ptucker22 :) Yes, the instructions of what the kids do once they sign them and how I use them during parent conferences are in the packet. For those who continually repeat the same behavior, intervention is suggested by including parents. There's also a suggestion about the list. Hope this helps!
Thanks for asking. :)
Ruth
Thanks for asking. :)
Ruth
September 15, 2012
melhartman
Hi Ruth,
I was wondering if you could add Friday to your daily check list? I really like it and want to use it this year. We go to school Monday-Friday. Let me know! Thanks :)
I was wondering if you could add Friday to your daily check list? I really like it and want to use it this year. We go to school Monday-Friday. Let me know! Thanks :)
August 21, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Melhartman! Our school is Monday - Friday too. When I created this a couple of years ago, I decided to give the kids a breather on Friday, but each year the group is different. After your request, I added Friday and I'll probably use it this year! I'm not going to post it on TpT right away because I have so much going on. If you'd like me to send it to you, give me your email address in this Q/A area and I'll sent it right away. It's good to use it right at the beginning of school. :) Thanks!
Ruth
Ruth
August 21, 2012
Christopher Mitchell (TpT Seller)
Hi Ruth,
I just wanted to say thank you again for suggesting the Pinterest collaborative boards. I have spent the weekend researching these boards on the TpT seller's forum, and I am now a member of quite a few of them. It's exciting to see a few repins here and there. Thank you again!
I just wanted to say thank you again for suggesting the Pinterest collaborative boards. I have spent the weekend researching these boards on the TpT seller's forum, and I am now a member of quite a few of them. It's exciting to see a few repins here and there. Thank you again!
August 19, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Chris!
I'm so glad you researched the boards! My sales have soared since I've been on Pinterest. Here's what I recently did. I created a board of my own and I titled it Ruth's Ready to Print Worksheets. From now on, I'm going to pin all of my products to that board first, then repin them to the boards I have permission to pin on. I started thinking about how I could draw people to just MY products because when they they're on my Pinterest page, they see tons of boards and wouldn't know where to look for only my products. I also "branded" my picture (I learned this in a course I took) and made it the permanent cover of that board so people would recognize me each time they're on my boards or if they're on someone else's boards. It's all a matter of recognition of blog buttons and pictures. When you run your mouse over one of your pin boards, you'll see a sign that says "Edit Cover". You can choose a cover you want that will stay there permanently. You might want to choose something that will be your brand to do this.
I noticed you have repins on your products! Congratulations! Also, to get more followers, click on the number of followers I have at the top of my page, and you'll see all of mine. You can follow any of them.Just follow them and they'll check your boards out. You can follow any teacher's followers.
I generally try to see if they look like educators by checking out the small thumbnails next to their pictures or you can click on their pinboards. I used to follow everyone but why should I if they're not teachers who will purchase from me? :)
You'll see my new board in the upper left hand corner with my picture. :)
http://pinterest.com/ruthspe/
Have fun!
Ruth
One more thing.. If you're going to create a pinboard of your own, I wouldn't title it with anything that refers to selling on TpT. I'm not sure about Pinterset TOS agreement, that's why I titled it more generically... Ready to print worksheets..
I'm so glad you researched the boards! My sales have soared since I've been on Pinterest. Here's what I recently did. I created a board of my own and I titled it Ruth's Ready to Print Worksheets. From now on, I'm going to pin all of my products to that board first, then repin them to the boards I have permission to pin on. I started thinking about how I could draw people to just MY products because when they they're on my Pinterest page, they see tons of boards and wouldn't know where to look for only my products. I also "branded" my picture (I learned this in a course I took) and made it the permanent cover of that board so people would recognize me each time they're on my boards or if they're on someone else's boards. It's all a matter of recognition of blog buttons and pictures. When you run your mouse over one of your pin boards, you'll see a sign that says "Edit Cover". You can choose a cover you want that will stay there permanently. You might want to choose something that will be your brand to do this.
I noticed you have repins on your products! Congratulations! Also, to get more followers, click on the number of followers I have at the top of my page, and you'll see all of mine. You can follow any of them.Just follow them and they'll check your boards out. You can follow any teacher's followers.
I generally try to see if they look like educators by checking out the small thumbnails next to their pictures or you can click on their pinboards. I used to follow everyone but why should I if they're not teachers who will purchase from me? :)
You'll see my new board in the upper left hand corner with my picture. :)
http://pinterest.com/ruthspe/
Have fun!
Ruth
One more thing.. If you're going to create a pinboard of your own, I wouldn't title it with anything that refers to selling on TpT. I'm not sure about Pinterset TOS agreement, that's why I titled it more generically... Ready to print worksheets..
August 19, 2012
kimberlydawn8 re: Templates and Forms Save Time
Are these forms customizable?
August 18, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Kimberly,
No, sorry they're not. My products are created using Mac software Pages and converted to PDF. I also use Microsoft Word but it isn't always stable in terms of margins and font, so when teachers purchase them, they often have to fix margins,etc. when they upload them. What templates do you want to customize? Let me know and I'll see what I can come up with.
Ruth
No, sorry they're not. My products are created using Mac software Pages and converted to PDF. I also use Microsoft Word but it isn't always stable in terms of margins and font, so when teachers purchase them, they often have to fix margins,etc. when they upload them. What templates do you want to customize? Let me know and I'll see what I can come up with.
Ruth
August 18, 2012
Sherri Gangitano re: PLANTS AND FLOWERS FLASHCARDS
Why is most of your stuff no longer available but listed on other pages you have? Really like your novel response cards idea....Fairy Tales Worksheet packet, Poetry Activity Cards and Grammar Assessment (all listed but not available)...Please email me at oreo_academy2011@comcast.net and let me know if I can still obtain these.
My dd is 13 and a 7/8th grader who attends online K12 program and PT Homeschool...she loves these kinds of activities.
My dd is 13 and a 7/8th grader who attends online K12 program and PT Homeschool...she loves these kinds of activities.
August 12, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Learning Coach2012,
I'm totally perplexed! I went to my store and of the products are available. Did you try clicking on them in another product you bought from me? I'll send you an email with the links. It might be a glitch in the system. Thank you for letting me know!
Ruth
I'm totally perplexed! I went to my store and of the products are available. Did you try clicking on them in another product you bought from me? I'll send you an email with the links. It might be a glitch in the system. Thank you for letting me know!
Ruth
August 12, 2012
Lori Ferrante (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your quick response. I actually have not published/sold anything at TpT yet!! I do love this sight though and have told a myriad of other teachers!!
Blessings,
Lori
Blessings,
Lori
August 6, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Lori! You should upload some of your products! I started off with a free chart of irregular verbs. Then I uploaded some priced worksheets to accompany the chart. It's been wonderful being able to share my lessons and packets with other teachers. Let me know if you need any help! I'd be glad to help you. :)
Ruth
Ruth
August 7, 2012
Lori Ferrante (TpT Seller) re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY FREE
What grade level do you create for?
August 6, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Lori :) The main grade levels I create products for are 3-6, but I also create products for K -12 due to my experience and curricula knowledge. Is there anything I can help you with? I'll stop by your store. I love meeting new TpT teachers :)
Ruth
Ruth
August 6, 2012
lmfearman
Hey Ruth! I bought your Hoot Questions from you and I guess I am confused...do I download them now or what? Can you help me :) Lindsay
July 10, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Lindsay! So sorry I'm later replying. I wasn't home all day.. I'm not sure about the process of buying them but from what I understand, you download them as soon as you pay for them. Please let me know if you were able to download it. Also, you can always come here to download it again, if you can't find it on your computer. Thanks for contacting me :)
Ruth
Ruth
July 11, 2012
KMCundiff re: WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS ACTIVITIES
Is this packet aligned to the Common Core Standards?
June 23, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Kmcundiff. Thanks for asking! This packet was designed before the Standards were created however, I've always covered the Common Core literature "standards" in my classes for years. I have high expectations, so some of the worksheets go beyond the CC standards. These worksheets are more appropriate for 4,5 6th grades.. Many of the worksheets can be adapted to fit the standards and different ability levels. My teammates and other teachers have used this packet for a number of years and said they'll still use it now that the Common Core has been adopted. I hope this helps!
Ruth
Ruth
June 23, 2012
rsd2870
Hi Ruth!
I don’t think my original response to your response of 6-11 went through. I was at a workshop when I responded and then I was asked to “sign in.†After I signed in, it went to the home page so I will try again to respond!
Once again, thank you so much for your lessons. I will try to video them when I use them in class and send them to you. My home email is rsd2870@aol.com (which is the email I used for TpT) and my school email is williams.rebecca.c@muscogee.k12.ga.us. Either one is fine although I do have to say that in the summer I don’t check my school email as often!
As far as the court cases, they are the usual suspects – Marshall and enlarging the power of the federal government, civil rights cases, 1st Amendment cases, and criminal rights/punishment cases. I’m sure I’m leaving out some of the random cases that don’t fall under the above but my concern when I taught US History was that very often Supreme Court cases were not covered except for the very obvious ones like Brown v Bd of Ed.
Hope this email goes through!
Becky Williams
I don’t think my original response to your response of 6-11 went through. I was at a workshop when I responded and then I was asked to “sign in.†After I signed in, it went to the home page so I will try again to respond!
Once again, thank you so much for your lessons. I will try to video them when I use them in class and send them to you. My home email is rsd2870@aol.com (which is the email I used for TpT) and my school email is williams.rebecca.c@muscogee.k12.ga.us. Either one is fine although I do have to say that in the summer I don’t check my school email as often!
As far as the court cases, they are the usual suspects – Marshall and enlarging the power of the federal government, civil rights cases, 1st Amendment cases, and criminal rights/punishment cases. I’m sure I’m leaving out some of the random cases that don’t fall under the above but my concern when I taught US History was that very often Supreme Court cases were not covered except for the very obvious ones like Brown v Bd of Ed.
Hope this email goes through!
Becky Williams
June 16, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Becky!
No, I didn't get a reply from you. I figured you were busy and didn't get a chance to reply. Don't worry, I know how busy life is and that technology is sometimes not very dependable.
I decided to move forward and revamp the packet, instead of sending it to you in bits and pieces. I'll send it to you at your AOL address. I'm also on AOL. I'll put the name of the packet in the subject line so you'll know it's me. :) I'm going to be really busy tomorrow and Sunday, so if it's okay with you, I'll send it mid week. If you need the original packet right away, let me know, okay?
Ruth
No, I didn't get a reply from you. I figured you were busy and didn't get a chance to reply. Don't worry, I know how busy life is and that technology is sometimes not very dependable.
I decided to move forward and revamp the packet, instead of sending it to you in bits and pieces. I'll send it to you at your AOL address. I'm also on AOL. I'll put the name of the packet in the subject line so you'll know it's me. :) I'm going to be really busy tomorrow and Sunday, so if it's okay with you, I'll send it mid week. If you need the original packet right away, let me know, okay?
Ruth
June 16, 2012
rsd2870
Re: Articles of Confederation or the Constitution
Thank you Ruth! How generous you are to share your lesson. Starting the 2012-13 school year, I will be teaching only Am Gov with the exception of my US History in Film class which is an elective. I hate to say that I am giving myself a “breather†by teaching 9th Grade Am Gov but after years of grading essays (APUSH) and getting discouraged by having to literally “teach to the test†(Georgia’s End-of-Course Test) in US History I do feel as if I will have more freedom in my classroom. Also, since I know from teaching US History that about 25% of the EOCT will be questions covering topics that are covered in Am Gov (including several court cases), I feel as if I can contribute in preparing my students for the US History EOCT by putting emphasis on those areas. The subject EOCTs will be 20% of their final grade starting next year so it is essential that students remember what they learned the previous year in Am Gov. From experience, I know that most of my US History students would be ok on questions concerning the three branches of government and pretty much the Constitution (mainly the Bill of Rights), but from there on it went pretty much downhill. I would even get blank faces on the impact of John Marshall and judicial review so you can imagine the reaction when I brought up Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu (even with my AP students).
Also in the 2012-13 school year, a major part of our evaluation will be how and to what extent teachers use differentiated instruction. Your profile suggested to me that your lessons would follow that instructional method.
How do I receive your lesson? Will it be sent to my email on file at TpT?
Once again, thank you! Becky Williams
Thank you Ruth! How generous you are to share your lesson. Starting the 2012-13 school year, I will be teaching only Am Gov with the exception of my US History in Film class which is an elective. I hate to say that I am giving myself a “breather†by teaching 9th Grade Am Gov but after years of grading essays (APUSH) and getting discouraged by having to literally “teach to the test†(Georgia’s End-of-Course Test) in US History I do feel as if I will have more freedom in my classroom. Also, since I know from teaching US History that about 25% of the EOCT will be questions covering topics that are covered in Am Gov (including several court cases), I feel as if I can contribute in preparing my students for the US History EOCT by putting emphasis on those areas. The subject EOCTs will be 20% of their final grade starting next year so it is essential that students remember what they learned the previous year in Am Gov. From experience, I know that most of my US History students would be ok on questions concerning the three branches of government and pretty much the Constitution (mainly the Bill of Rights), but from there on it went pretty much downhill. I would even get blank faces on the impact of John Marshall and judicial review so you can imagine the reaction when I brought up Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu (even with my AP students).
Also in the 2012-13 school year, a major part of our evaluation will be how and to what extent teachers use differentiated instruction. Your profile suggested to me that your lessons would follow that instructional method.
How do I receive your lesson? Will it be sent to my email on file at TpT?
Once again, thank you! Becky Williams
June 11, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Becky, I know what it's like to correct all those essays and teach to the test. All creativity is pushed aside and we drill, drill, drill. We have to use the same questioning techniques, the same buzz words, etc. It's very discouraging. I'm glad next year will give you a break from that. I absolutely love teaching American government! After I responded to your first message, I went to the Web and found some other websites you might be able to use. I'll send them to you with the packet. I was also going to add more to the A of C and C packet this summer so I'll send you the new activities in a few days. We TpT teachers modify and add to our packages in the summer when we have more time. Unfortunately, we can't send files via TpT messages, so if you give me your email address, home or school, I'll send the packet to you right away. I also have some ideas for your classes next year that I created when I was the CT Rep. for the Weekly Reader National Teacher Advisory Board. It's an American government activity that I presented at the NELMS (New England League of MIddle Schools) convention four years in a row. Harcourt Brace send a representative to my class to observe the project. The HB woman loved it so much, she came back for the rest of the week and got involved in a student group!
Have a relaxing summer!
Ruth
P.S Do you have any idea what the court cases are? or what they're in reference to? I have MANY websites!
Have a relaxing summer!
Ruth
P.S Do you have any idea what the court cases are? or what they're in reference to? I have MANY websites!
June 11, 2012
loridw re: Maniac Magee Activity Cards
Are the Maniac Magee Activity Cards organized by chapter or sections of the book?
June 10, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Lori! The cards can be used while reading Maniac Magee or completed after they're finished. They're not in order by chapter. I usually assign an activity after they've read a chapter. For instance after they read the chapter about Cobble's Knot, I have them do the activity on Card #9 that asks why they think Maniac really wanted to untie the knot. When they're finished writing the responses, they share them in small groups. A more generic activity asks them to write a rap about Maniac and present it to the class.
i give a set of the cards to each small group so they have them handy as they read the book. They can flip through them and select an activity they want to do. I like to give my students choices and this is a great way to do it. Oh! I also tell them they can do an activity only once. Hope this helps. All my coworkers love these cards if that helps :)
Ruth
i give a set of the cards to each small group so they have them handy as they read the book. They can flip through them and select an activity they want to do. I like to give my students choices and this is a great way to do it. Oh! I also tell them they can do an activity only once. Hope this helps. All my coworkers love these cards if that helps :)
Ruth
June 10, 2012
rsd2870 re: Articles of Confederation or The Constitution?
This is a question re: Articles of Confederation or The Constitution lesson. Would this be an appropriate intro lesson for 9th grade Am Govt? My school is a magnet which draws students from the whole school district. Although they are not all "Gifted" they do have to pass an admissions test, references from middle school, and have a "B" average in middle school. Having also taught AP US History, I know that many (too many really) high school students are unfamiliar with the A of C and thus the connection to our present govt. I would appreciate your response. Thanks! Becky Williams
June 10, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Becky... I sure know what you mean about high school students being unfamiliar with the A of C! This was something brought up at a district wide history meeting a year ago and I was shocked that so little was being covered. Because of your detailed message to me, I'd like to send my packet to you via email for free. I think it would be great as an introductory lesson. I've included three excellent websites that your students can refer to. I've included KWHL charts for the A of C and the Constitution and I think you'll be amazed by how much they don't know. I was. In fact, some of my students couldn't even fill in the "What I Know' section. Very sad. (Can you tell I love teaching American history?) :)
Ruth
Ruth
June 10, 2012
Sara Olson (TpT Seller) re: BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE Kate DiCamillo
Is this at all aligned with the new common core?
May 24, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Solson24. Yes it does. It follows the English Language Arts Standards, Reading literature for grades 3 - 6. I designed the worksheets to be more "kid friendly" using terminology they'd understand. Thanks for asking!
May 24, 2012
mross34
Thanks Ruth. If you don't mind emailing me at mross@pdsd.org, that would be wonderful! Thanks so much for your quick response! :)
May 14, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Mindy! I should have it up and running tomorrow or Wednesday! Thanks again for letting me know I had forgotten to add it!
Ruth
Ruth
May 14, 2012
mross34
Hi Ruth,
I just came across your blog and was hoping to follow you via email. I didn't see a place for me to input my email address. Is this an option you offer on your blog?
Thanks,
Mindy Ross :)
I just came across your blog and was hoping to follow you via email. I didn't see a place for me to input my email address. Is this an option you offer on your blog?
Thanks,
Mindy Ross :)
May 14, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Mindy! Thanks so much for contacting me. I've been meaning to add that option to my blog but have been so busy lately, I forgot to do it. I'll have it on my blog in the next day or two. If you'd like me to send an email to you when I do add it, you can give me your email address. If not, check back in a day or two. Thank you again! Have a wonderful day!
Ruth
Ruth
May 14, 2012
bbrannen1
I can't find the 32 page activity booklet. Could you please tell me how to order it?
May 13, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Bbrannen1, I think you mean my Maniac Magee packet. If so, I'm updating and modifying it. Since you've been so kind to ask me about it, I'd like to send it to you for free. If you give me your email address, I'll send it over the weekend.
Have a wonderful day!
Ruth
Monday night.. Hi Bbrannen1 My packet is back online. If you'd still like a free copy, let me know. :)
Have a wonderful day!
Ruth
Monday night.. Hi Bbrannen1 My packet is back online. If you'd still like a free copy, let me know. :)
May 14, 2012
Carrie G. (TpT Seller)
Here's my school email...since that has more firewalls and such. It is cgarrison at harr dot cartwright dot k12 dot az dot us. Thanks again Ruth! I truly appreciate it!
May 8, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Carrie What a great idea! I'll be sending soon. I'm so happy you asked me about it. It's one of my favorite activities every year. I'll explain it in my email to you.
Ruth
Ruth
May 8, 2012
Carrie G. (TpT Seller)
I would love to! How do I send you my email privately? I couldn't seem to find the spot or page that allows me to do so. You are awesome and I appreciate your offer!
May 8, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Carrie, Good question. I never thought about the privacy issue. Do you have a blog? or are you on Facebook? I have both but don't know if messages are private. Let me know what you think.
Ruth
Ruth
May 8, 2012
Carrie G. (TpT Seller) re: Veterans Day
Hi Ruth,
I am looking into putting together a unit using Veteran's Day but incorporating reading and writing in my own way for my Gifted learners and mainstream kids. So, I'm actually wondering how much of this is reading comprehension type passages and how much of it are project-based items. How many items in this set include reading passages and or comprehension paragraphs? My basal does not have any such story about Veteran's Day and nor do places like Reading A-Z, where I normally get grade level quick reading material. Thanks!
I am looking into putting together a unit using Veteran's Day but incorporating reading and writing in my own way for my Gifted learners and mainstream kids. So, I'm actually wondering how much of this is reading comprehension type passages and how much of it are project-based items. How many items in this set include reading passages and or comprehension paragraphs? My basal does not have any such story about Veteran's Day and nor do places like Reading A-Z, where I normally get grade level quick reading material. Thanks!
May 8, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Carrie! Because it's Teacher Appreciation Day/week, I'll send it to you for free if you give me your email address. I have a one page sheet that describes what Veteran's Day is, the history of it and the differences between Veteran's Day and Memorial Day. There's also an excerpt from Thomas Paine's "The Crisis" ("These are the times that try men's souls.." I have the kids interpret the meaning of the excerpt. There's much more but too long to explain. Let me know if you want it. :)
Ruth
Ruth
May 8, 2012
kathicunningham
ruth, i want to purchase the maniac magee unit but could not find a comprehensive kit in your novel listing. help.
kathi
kathi
May 7, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Kathi
The packet is currently not available because I'm editing it. I'll be done with it this afternoon (Tues). Because it's Teacher Appreciation week, I'd like to send it to you for free. :) If you give me your email address, I'll send it off tonight. :)
Ruth
Monday night - Hi Kathi, My packet it back online.. If you still would like a free copy, let me know :)
The packet is currently not available because I'm editing it. I'll be done with it this afternoon (Tues). Because it's Teacher Appreciation week, I'd like to send it to you for free. :) If you give me your email address, I'll send it off tonight. :)
Ruth
Monday night - Hi Kathi, My packet it back online.. If you still would like a free copy, let me know :)
May 14, 2012
amandagardner89 re: HOLES by Louis Sachar Student Worksheets
Hi Ruth, Are the worksheets pertaining to plot, theme, and all skills listed directly related to Holes or are they generic worksheets teaching/ assessing those skills?
April 27, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Amanda, A few could be considered "generic" like the plot worksheet that requires brief summaries of the beginning, middle and end of the story. But for the most part, they’re designed specifically for Holes. For instance, the theme worksheet has themes from the story. I require they find information in the story that supports their responses. I pick and choose which ones I want to use as assessments. It might differ year to year depending on the group of kids. Hope this helps! Thanks for asking! :)
Ruth
Ruth
April 27, 2012
lojuana donald (TpT Seller) re: Bloom Ball Reports
Ruth,
Do you have a picture of this project? If so, please send me a photo. I would like to see what it looks. I am a visual learner. :)
lojuana@sbcglobal.net
Thanks
Do you have a picture of this project? If so, please send me a photo. I would like to see what it looks. I am a visual learner. :)
lojuana@sbcglobal.net
Thanks
April 27, 2012
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Hi Lojuana I don't have a picture of one at the moment, but if you do a Google Search (images) and type Bloom Balls in the box, you'll see pictures of different ones. Here's the URL if you want to copy and paste it in the box. Have fun!
Ruth
http://www.google.com/search?q=bloom+ball+reports&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=zvKaT_KPGIKu6AGfyJngDg&ved=0CDUQsAQ&biw=1083&bih=986
Ruth
http://www.google.com/search?q=bloom+ball+reports&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=zvKaT_KPGIKu6AGfyJngDg&ved=0CDUQsAQ&biw=1083&bih=986
April 27, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I've been an elementary and middle school teacher for over 25 years in Connecticut. I also served on the Weekly Reader National Teacher Advisory Board as the Connecticut State Rep and appeared on "Good Morning, America" in 1993, to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Weekly Reader. I worked closely with the other state representatives and Weekly Reader's editorial, graphic arts and marketing departments. I was a NASA/Lockheed Martin Mission Systems "Student Signatures in Space" teacher for ten years. My students, Board of Ed, staff and others signed NASA posters that accompanied astronauts during space missions aboard the space shuttles. One of the posters was signed by all students in our school, teachers, parents and the Board of Ed. It returned from space, and was hung in the school's Media Center.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I believe that learning must be a personal and exciting experience for students. I have fun teaching and believe that humor is an essential part of the classroom. A teacher must be able to laugh at herself and with her students. I'm a firm believer in Gardner's "Multiple Intelligences" theory that all children have different strengths and learning styles. To accommodate my students, I integrate art, music and hands on activities into all of my lessons. It's essential that students learn how to make connections, predict outcomes and use their analytical skills and strategies in order to comprehend text. My students work cooperatively in small groups to share ideas and to brainstorm for answers. They constantly use self assessment tools to track their comprehension, skills and strategies.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Yet to be added
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Educational background - B.S., Western Connecticut State University, Southern Connecticut State University, two Masters Degrees
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
For four years, I was a guest presenter at the NELMS (New England League of Middle Schools) convention in Providence, Rhode Island, where I taught educators from New England, Canada and other countries about my innovative projects for grades K-12. I'm an avid writer and have written and edited a variety of educational articles for local newspapers. I also edited a 250 page manuscript that will be published in France this fall. Recently, I wrote articles and created activities about various space topics for NASA's "Student Signatures in Space" program. They were written on the elementary, middle and high school levels based on the National Science Standards. The articles were published by NASA and sent to teachers and students around the world. I'm currently finishing two historical fiction novels for kids, ages 9 - 14. It's a pleasure to be able to share my original lesson plans that I've developed over the years with other educators.
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