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The Unteachables by Gordon Korman Literature Unit

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a lit unit for the wonderful book, The Unteachables by Gordon Korman!There are 34 Student Pages (with answer keys) as follows:Cover PagePages 1-3 - Chapters 1-3 ReviewPages 4-6 - Chapters 4-6 ReviewPages 7-9 - Chapters 7-9 ReviewPages 10-12

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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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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The Game of Life - A Project for learning about jobs and expenses!

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I created this project to give kids an idea of how much things cost and how hard their parents work to provide for them.The idea is this. Each student is given a family with a designated number of children, a profession ranging from a movie theater

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Life Skills

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

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Blank Class Lists - Editable

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This is a download of 33 various class lists designs. The spreadsheet is the same for all of them with 24 rows for student names and 9 columns in which to record items. There are several headed with various subjects such as Science, Social

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For All Subject Areas

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

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SCHOOLED by Gordon Korman Literature Unit

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This is a literature unit for the book SCHOOLED by Gordon Korman. I love this book and think it has such important lessons on bullying and acceptance. Page 1-2 - Covers Page 3 - Copyright Page 4 - Vocabulary List Page 5, 6, 7 - Vocabulary

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

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Oregon Trail Projects - Map and Covered Wagon

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This download has everything you need for two projects while learning about the Oregon Trail. First, there is a Covered Wagon Activity where students decide what they are going to take and how they are going to fit it into their wagon. Second,

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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

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Projects, Activities, Printables

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Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Literature Unit

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a literature unit for Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. It includes the following:Pages 1 - 2 - Cover pages - Choose onePage 3 - Vocab ListPage 4 - 6 - Vocab ActivitiesPage 7 - 8 - Flying an Airplane Terms and Answer KeyPage 9 - 10 - Flight Map

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Literature Unit

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This is a literature unit for The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. I love this book! Great study on World War II. Page 1 - Cover Pages 2-4 - Vocabulary Lists Page 5-7 - Vocabulary Activities Page 8-13 - Character Sketch Page 14 - Section 1

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Activities, Literature Circles

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The Report Card by Andrew Clements Literature Unit

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This is a literature unit for The Report Card by Andrew Clements. There are 28 pdf pages as follows: Page 1 - Cover Page 2 - Chapter 1 Review Questions Page 3 - Chapter 2 Review Questions Page 4 - Nora Character Map Page 5 - Chapter 3 Review

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

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African Safari Unit for Early Elementary - Africa

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This is a fun Africa unit!Page 1 - CoverPage 2-5 - African Safari Hunt BookletPage 6 - All About Africa WritingPage 7 - Where is AfricaPage 8-17 - Monkey Craft with templatesPage 18-21 - Giraffe Craft with TemplatesPage 22 - Africa Alphabetical

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Reading, Science, Social Studies - History

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

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Addressing an Envelope Activity Packet

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This is an activity packet I put together to teach kids how to address an envelope. There are 17 pages as follows: Page 1 - Cover Page 2 - Student Informational Sheet Page 3 - Addressing an Envelope Practice Page 4 - Addressing an Envelope

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Specialty, Other (Specialty), Life Skills

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

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

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Tuesday by David Wiesner Activities

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

I love this book and I love doing activities for this book. This is the PERFECT book to teach or practice descriptive writing or 6 trait writing. I have included several activity ideas and the pages I used for these activities. Page 1 -

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

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

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The Wednesday Wars by Gary D Schmidt Literature Unit

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This is a literature unit by Gary D Schmidt and for those of you who have not read this book...it is awesome!!!!! One of my favorites to read and to teach. I LOVE it!!!! There are 29 pdf as follows: Page 1 - Cover Page 2 - Color Page Page 3 -

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

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Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson Literature Unit

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a literature unit for Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. There are 22 pages as follows: Page 1-3 - Cover Options Page 4-5 - Haiku Poem Activity Page 6-7 - Part 1 Review Questions and Answer Key Page 8 - Photo Sketch Activity Page

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

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Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder Literature Unit

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This is a great literature unit full of review questions and literature activities that get students thinking. There are 40 pages as follows: Page 1 - Cover Page 2 & 3 - Ch. 1 Questions and Answer Key Page 4 - Create a Family Tree Page 5 -

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea Literature Unit

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a literature unit for Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea. There are 38 pages as follows: Page 1 - Cover Page 2 - Vocabulary List Page 3-5 - Vocabulary Activities Page 6-11 - Character Sketches Page 12 - September Review Questions Page 13 -

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

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Word Family Wheels - Super Fun way to practice Word Families

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

These are word wheels that include the following word families: "at" "an" "ig" "it" "ot" "ing" "ink" "ay" "ack" "eat" "and" "ake" "ick" "op" "ug" "ox" "et" "en" "og" There is also a blank wheel for a word family not covered here. Each word family

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Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

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Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Types of Poetry Poster Set - Haiku, Diamante, Free Verse...

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

Poster set for Types of Poetry. Print in color and laminate for extended use. Page 1 & 2 - Title Page 3 - Haiku Page 4 - Diamante Page 5 - Free Verse Page 6 - Cinquain Page 7 - Acrostic Page 8 - Limerick Page 9 - Shape Page 10 - Couplet Page

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Author Studies - Posters for Upper Elementary and Young Adult

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

I do author studies for my 4th, 5th, and 6th graders! I use these posters and display books from the author we are studying! The kids do additional research on these authors!Also included are pennants that spell Author Study! for your display!New

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Posters

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The Lord of the Rings Part I: Fellowship of the Ring Literature Unit

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a 50 page lit unit on The Lord of the Rings Part I: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. Page 1: Cover Page 2: Book 1 Vocabulary Lists Page 3: Book 2 Vocabulary Lists Page 4-6: Vocabulary Activities Page 7-16: Character Study and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

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Anything But Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin Literature Unit

By Once Upon a Creative Classroom

This is a Literature Unit for Anything But Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin There are 31 pdf pages as follows: Page 1-2 - Cover and Copyright Page 3-9 - Vocab Activities Page 10 - Character Sketch of Jason Page 11 - 20 - Chapter Review

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught for over 12 years in both private and public schools in the upper elementary and middle school grade levels. I also have taught at the College Level and have taught Physical Education Classes. Last year I taught Kindergarten and this year I am teaching 4th grade (and lovin' every minute)!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love to be creative and invent new games and activities for my students. I want the year they spend with me to be memorable and fun. Check out my blog at www.onceuponacreativeclassroom.blogspot.com

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2006 Nebraska Aerospace Teacher of the Year

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I earned my Bachelors Degree at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. I earned my Masters Degree at Doane College.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have four wonderful children and being a mom has made me a better teacher. I see each child as someone who is loved very much by someone and deserves the best that can be given to them.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Science, Anatomy, Archaeology, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History, World Language, French, Spanish, German, Other (World Language), Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Arts), Physical Education, Drama, EFL - ESL - ELD, Health, Other (Specialty), Religion, Other, Canadian History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Problem Solving, Basic Reading, ESL / ELL / EFL, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Handwriting, End of Year, Phonics

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