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Fish in a Tree Novel Study: 17 Writing Prompts and 17 Quizzes

By Keith Geswein

Fish in a Tree will make your students realize that people who learn differently are some of the most talented people they will ever meet.Included:17 Writing Prompts:→ Assess student comprehension→ Requires students to use important skills:

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Assessment, Centers

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Because of Winn-Dixie Novel Study Bundle (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

This novel study includes five resources that will simplify your life when teaching Because of Winn-Dixie.***13 Quizzes Description:Get a quick assessment of your students' comprehension as they read through the book with these 13 quizzes.Each quiz

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Google Apps, Centers

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RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4

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Esperanza Rising Novel Study Bundle

By Keith Geswein

This bundle includes five resources that will make your life easier so you can enjoy reading Esperanza Rising with your students.13 Journal Prompts:→ Get a quick assessment of student comprehension→ Requires students to use important skills:

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Wonder Novel Study Bundle

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This bundle contains five resources that will make your life easier while you teach Wonder. 22 Journal Prompts Description:Get a quick assessment of your students' comprehension and allow your students to personally reflect upon the story's events.

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Assessment, Centers

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Hoot Novel Study Bundle (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

This bundle includes five resources that will help your students connect with the characters and comprehend the events as they read Hoot.***22 Journal Prompts:→ Assess student comprehension→ Requires students to use important skills: summarizing,

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Loser by Jerry Spinelli Power Pack: 30 Journal Prompts and 15 Quizzes

By Keith Geswein

Loser is a story of an awkward, kind, emotional boy who your students are guaranteed to fall in love with!Included:30 Journal Prompts 15 Quizzes ***30 Journal Prompts→ Assess student comprehension→ Requires students to use important skills:

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4...

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The Phantom Tollbooth Power Pack: 20 Prompts and 10 Quizzes (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

The Phantom Tollbooth is a fun story full of figurative language.Included:20 Journal Prompts 10 Quizzes ***20 Journal Prompts:→ Assess student comprehension→ Requires students to use important skills: summarizing, characterization, cause and effect,

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Rules by Cynthia Lord Power Pack: 22 Journal Prompts and 11 Quizzes

By Keith Geswein

Rules is a phenomenal story of a girl who grows up with an autistic brother. Included: 22 Journal Prompts 11 Quizzes ***22 Journal Prompts:→ Assess student comprehension→ Requires students to use important skills: summarizing, characterization,

Subjects:

Reading, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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The Hero Two Doors Down: 11 Writing Prompts and 11 Quizzes (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

The Hero Two Doors Down is a story of a young boy's friendship with baseball legend Jackie Robinson. Included:11 Writing Prompts:→ Assess student comprehension→ Requires students to use important skills: summarizing, characterization, cause and

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4

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The Crossover Novel Study (10 Prompts and 6 Quizzes) Distance Learning

By Keith Geswein

The Crossover is about twin brothers who are talented basketball players. It's written by one of the boys, Josh, who is challenged when his relationship with his brother changes and when his father experiences serious health problems.Included:10

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3...

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Ungifted Power Pack: 25 Journal Prompts and 25 Quizzes (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

Ungifted is a phenomenal book about a boy who ends up liking his new school in ways he never imagined.Included:25 Journal Prompts 25 Quizzes Links that allow you to access a Google Forms version of each prompt and quiz.***25 Journal Prompts:→ Assess

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Holes Power Pack: 40 Journal Prompts and 10 Quizzes (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

Holes is a wonderful story of a boy who goes through great lengths to help a friend in a difficult environment.Included:Holes by Louis Sachar: 40 Journal Prompts Holes by Louis Sachar: 10 Quizzes ***40 Journal Prompts Description:→ Assess student

Subjects:

Reading, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Power Pack: 15 Journal Prompts and 15 Quizzes

By Keith Geswein

Shiloh includes tremendous conversation starters about what's "right and wrong" during this story about a boy's love for a dog.Included:15 Journal Prompts 15 Quizzes ***15 Journal Prompts:→ Assess student comprehension→ Requires students to use

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: 24 Prompts and 12 Quizzes (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry gives a powerful look into the racism that an African-American family faced while growing up in the south in the 1930s.Included:24 Journal Prompts 12 Quizzes ***24 Journal Prompts:→ Assess student comprehension→ Requires

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Skinnybones by Barbara Park Power Pack: 12 Quizzes and 12 Journal Prompts

By Keith Geswein

This power pack includes 2 products that will simplify your life when teaching Skinnybones.The 2 products included are:Skinnybones: 12 QuizzesSkinnybones: 12 Journal PromptsIf you have previously purchased those 2 items, please do not purchase them

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4

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Dragons in a Bag Novel Study: 13 Prompts and 13 Quizzes (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

Dragons in a Bag is about a young boy who discovers his passion and hopes it can help two important people in his life mend their relationship.Included:13 Writing Prompts→ One writing prompt for each chapter→ Assess student comprehension→ Matches

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.5.1...

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Charlotte's Web Power Pack: Quizzes and Journal Prompts (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

This power pack includes 2 products that will simplify your life when teaching Charlotte's Web.The 2 products included are:Charlotte's Web: 11 Quizzes Charlotte's Web: 22 Journal Prompts ***11 Quizzes Description:→ Quickly assess student

Subjects:

Reading, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.4, RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4

$5.50

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Hatchet Power Pack: 19 Journal Prompts and 10 Quizzes (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

This power pack includes 2 products that will simplify your life when teaching Hatchet.The 2 products included are:Hatchet by Gary Paulsen: 19 Journal Prompts Hatchet by Gary Paulsen: 10 Quizzes If you have already purchased either of the two

Subjects:

Reading, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Literature Circles, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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The Fourteenth Goldfish Novel Study: Prompts & Quizzes (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

The Fourteenth Goldfish is a heart-warming story of a girl who redevelops a relationship with her grandfather in an unexpected way.Included:15 Journal Prompts 15 Quizzes ***15 Journal Prompts→ Assess student comprehension→ Requires students to use

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Literature Circles, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4...

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The Giver by Lois Lowry Power Pack: 23 Journal Prompts and 12 Quizzes

By Keith Geswein

The Giver is sure to generate meaningful discussions among your students as they read about a boy living in a very different community than ours.Included:23 Journal Prompts 12 Quizzes ***23 Journal Prompts:→ Assess student comprehension→ Requires

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3...

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught for 14 years. I have worked with students in Texas, China, and Florida. I love helping students become lifelong readers. Before teaching, I worked for three years as a sports reporter for a central-Indiana newspaper. I also worked for two years writing articles about athletes for my college's PR office. My experience in journalism and teaching gives me a unique ability to write quality, engaging nonfiction passages about famous athletes. I can also design rigorous, standards-based activities to go with them. I've also been a huge sports fan my whole life!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love teaching my students using hands-on literature, group collaboration, and hands-on projects. Kids need to experience what they learn. They also need to be given chances to fail, then succeed during a lesson. Students need to be able to work with each other to achieve a goal. I often have my students work in groups to discuss books, how to improve writing, different ways to solve math problems, and how to complete hands-on projects in science.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I was chosen to attend the 2013 Mickelson-ExxonMobil Teacher Academy in Jersey City, NJ, in July 2013.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from Providence High School (Clarksville, IN) in 1997. I graduated with a B.A. in Journalism from Franklin College (Indiana) in 2001. I completed all the required courses and exams to earn my Texas Teacher Certification in 2002.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Questions? Feel free to email me at keithgeswein@keithgeswein.com. You can also check out my blog or connect with me on Facebook for ELA teaching ideas!

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Math, Fractions, Science, Environment, Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Literature, Word Problems, Short Stories, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text, Engineering, Close Reading

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