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Mother to Son Poetry Analysis and Annotations

By Middle School Bookworm

Mother to Son is an engaging poem for your students to analyze and annotate. The activities in this product are perfect for a poetry unit or as a stand alone three day activity. Celebrate this poem with all of the wonderful activities provided.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Literacy Center Ideas, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1

$2.50

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The Scarlet Ibis Short Story Activities and Vocabulary in Context

By Middle School Bookworm

The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst is an engaging and thought provoking short story that your students will love to read. The activities provided compliment the short story perfectly. Comprehension questions, figurative language, informational text

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2...

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The Scarlet Ibis Short Story Activities and Essay

By Middle School Bookworm

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Literacy Center Ideas, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2

$3.00

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The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst: Vocabulary in Context

By Middle School Bookworm

The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst is an engaging and thought provoking short story that your students will love to read. These vocabulary worksheets identify words as they are used in context. Students come up with their own definition based on the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.4, RL.11-12.4

$2.00

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The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson Read Aloud Activities

By Middle School Bookworm

The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson is an engaging picture book that is perfect for students of all ages. The activities in this product are perfect for older students. Celebrate this book for a week or two with all of the wonderful activities

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Independent Work Packet

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.6.4...

$3.00

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Cultures Unusual Practices with Informational Texts

By Middle School Bookworm

When teaching cultures, students will be fascinated by some of the unique rituals and traditions of other countries. These five informational texts are engaging and high interest. Students will read the informational texts and complete either a

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.7.1, RI.7.2

$3.00

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Ghost by Jason Reynolds Novel Study and Vocabulary in Context Bundle

By Middle School Bookworm

Ghost by Jason Reynolds is an engaging novel that your students will love. This novel study is divided into printable worksheets for each chapter that may include comprehension questions, figurative language, informational texts, quote explanations,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Novel Study, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.5, RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.4

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Ghost by Jason Reynolds Vocabulary in Context

By Middle School Bookworm

Ghost by Jason Reynolds is an engaging novel that your students will love. Vocabulary as used in context is vital to student success. 152 vocabulary words have been pulled from the text, textual context is provided, and students create their own

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.4.4, RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (0.47 MB)

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Ghost by Jason Reynolds Novel Study

By Middle School Bookworm

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Novel Study, Independent Work Packet

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (7.52 MB)

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Thanksgiving Short Story and Narrative Prompts Digital

By Middle School Bookworm

A Thanksgiving short story, comprehension questions, and narrative prompts are just what you need before you leave for holiday break! These cute Thanksgiving themed narrative writing worksheets are perfect for your classroom or at home needs. Use

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Thanksgiving

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Literacy Center Ideas

$4.50

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Presidents' Day Reading Comprehension and Persuasive Essay

By Middle School Bookworm

Read and comprehend the history behind Presidents' Day with three informational texts and questions. Students will reflect on the meaning of Presidents' Day with a persuasive essay. A template is provided to organize your five paragraph essay as

Subjects:

Writing-Essays, Presidents' Day, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Internet Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.4.1, RI.5.1, RI.6.1, RI.7.1, W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1, W.6.1, W.7.1

$3.00

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Central Idea Using Photographs

By Middle School Bookworm

Determining the central idea of a text can be difficult. Try starting with photographs first. Each photograph can be used in a whole class discussion or even in a small group. Either way, students will be looking for overall common observations.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.7.2, RL.8.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RI.8.2

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (2.95 MB)

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Author's Purpose Citing Textual Evidence and Central Idea BUNDLE

By Middle School Bookworm

12 days of skills based lesson plans with author's purpose, citing textual evidence, and determining the central idea of a text. Each skill contains cornel notes, assessments, teacher directions, and a variety of activities for students to show

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Independent Work Packet

$11.50

$10.00

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Central Idea Four Day Lesson Plan for Distance Learning

By Middle School Bookworm

This four day lesson plan provides you with all you need for students to learn and practice determining central ideas from a text. This product offers many opportunities to practice the skill of central idea in multiple formats. This can be used

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Worksheets, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.7.2, RL.8.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RI.8.2

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (1.37 MB)

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Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study Freebie

By Middle School Bookworm

Refugee by Alan Gratz is probably one of the best novels I have read in a long time. This freebie contains three novel study booklets that are standards aligned and full of engaging activities to keep your students wanting to read and learn more.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Novel Study, Literacy Center Ideas

FREE

Digital Download PDF (1.89 MB)

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Distance Learning Class Game for ZOOM or Google Meet

By Middle School Bookworm

Do you struggle with how to hook students upon entry to your ZOOM or Google Meet? These word scramble slides are perfect for students as they enter your meeting. Attach the slide to your meeting and students can unscramble the endangered or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Fun Stuff, Internet Activities

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.04 MB)

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The Little Match Girl Short Story for Digital Learning and Google Classroom

By Middle School Bookworm

The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen is a classic short story about a little girl that for a brief moment has beauty enter her bitterly cold and tragic world. Include this product in your distance learning classroom or use it for a print

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Internet Activities, Printables, Literacy Center Ideas

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.4

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (1.14 MB)

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Little Piccola a Christmas Short Story Boom Cards for Distance Learning

By Middle School Bookworm

Boom Cards are a great way to teach in a virtual setting. Little Piccola by Nora A. Smith is an engaging holiday inspired short story about a little girl that makes new friends and learns what Christmas is like for other children. This product

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Task Cards

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (1.07 MB)

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The Little Match Girl a Christmas Short Story Boom Cards for Distance Learning

By Middle School Bookworm

The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen is a classic short story about a little girl that for a brief moment has beauty enter her bitterly cold and tragic world. Include these Boom Cards in your distance learning classroom. This product

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Short Stories, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Task Cards

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (0.75 MB)

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Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson: Evaluating Chapter Quotes Part 1 & 2

By Middle School Bookworm

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson is a compelling must read for your students. Analyzing quotes and connecting them to the text requires a higher level of thinking for our students. Each quote card can be analyzed independently, in small groups, or as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Word Walls, Task Cards

$10.00

$8.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been fortunate enough to be a teacher for the past 30 years. I have taught in both an urban setting and two rural communities. One being in the mountains of Appalachia. I am k-8 certified and have taught many different grade levels.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe that my teaching style would best be described as student centered. The students guide my instruction daily and it changes from year to year. My classrooms are engaging and hardworking.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Columbus City School teacher of the year and nominated for Kentucky state teacher of the year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BS from Eastern Kentucky University K-8. Masters of Education from University of Louisville with an emphasis on Science.

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Social Studies - History, Arts & Music, ELA Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, African History, Classroom Community

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