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I have taught 5th and 6th grade English and Social Studies, both separately and together as "Humanities" and a myriad of different creative writing classes focused on specific types of stories such as mystery.
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How to Steal a Dog Final Project
This final project is meant to be done at the end of the How to Steal a Dog novel study. It asks students to take on two different perspectives: Georgina and Willy, throughout the story. Students are asked to write diary entries about five different events in the novel through both characters perspectives. This document includes directions and an organizer for students to use before delving into their full project.
5th - 7th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature
Also included in:Â Perspectives in Literature Novel Studies
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Character Quilt
This project takes on the incredibly descriptive nature of Mildred D. Taylor's writing. This assignment asks students to pick a character and create a quilt square that represents them based on the descriptions of them in the story. This project comes together so beautifully when it's done. The students are able to be creative and artistic, or the squares can be simple and concise. However they work best is what this project asks of them.
5th - 8th
Literature, Reading, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Novel Study
Seedfolk Vocabulary
This packet goes through the stories in Seedfolk and picks out some vocabulary for the students to learn. It asks students to think about their own definitions and then look them up to see if they could figure the words out through context.
5th - 7th
Literature, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â Seedfolk Novel Study
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Quote Activity
This assignment speaks to the beautiful, descriptive writing of Mildred D. Taylor. Her writing is full of imagery and it allows the reader to create so many detailed visuals in their minds. Art is such a powerful way for students to express themselves, so I always try to make sure there is something creative for them to do. This assignment allows them to pick a quote from the story and illustrate it in whatever way they choose to do so. These illustrations always brought the book to life in my c
5th - 8th
Literature, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Novel Study
Confessions of an Imaginary Friend Literature Questions
These literature questions are for a novel study on the book Confessions of an Imaginary Friend, by Michelle Cuevas. The chapters are chunked together and the questions discuss the characters, plot, reading between the lines, and making sure students are understanding what is happening. They also ask students to practice analysis, summaries, and basic writing skills. This book is such a fun read aloud and novel study!
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
Also included in:Â Perspectives in Literature Novel Studies
Immigration Interview Project
This project asks students to find someone they know who wasn't born in the United States and interview them about their experience. Assignments like these are so helpful in allowing students the opportunity to step outside themselves and see what other people go through, especially those close to them. This assignment includes instructions for the interview, questions to choose from, requirements for interview day, an creative part, and a check in form to hand in before the interview.
5th - 8th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, Writing
Also included in:Â Immigration Study Bundle
Van Gogh Cafe - Kindness and Magic
This assignment has students think about the concepts of kindness and magic as it relates to Van Gogh Cafe, but also in real life. Each story in this novel has some sort of magic and it is always connected to kindness. Students are asked to discuss the connection between the two. Included in this assignment is a graphic organizer for students to work out their thoughts.
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays
Also included in:Â Van Gogh Cafe Novel Study
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Memorial Assignment
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire was a tragic, horrifying event in history. It is one of the main events in history and it's important for students to think about how to honor the lives that were lost. This assignment speaks to students' creativity, assesses what they learned about the event, and teaches kindness and empathy.
5th - 8th
Art, U.S. History, Writing
Also included in:Â Immigration Study Bundle
Confessions of an Imaginary Friend Final Project
This project is meant to be used at the end of the Confessions of an Imaginary Friend novel study. It asks students to take on the voice of the main character, Jacques, and create their own chapter from his perspective. Students are asked to practice stepping outside themselves to write in his voice, use detail, and their imagination in order to complete this assignment.
5th - 7th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature
Also included in:Â Perspectives in Literature Novel Studies
Reading Response Collection
This collection of Reading Response assignments helps students to think deeply about the book they are reading and has them focus on different aspects of it each time they write. There are 12 individual response assignments, one Reading Response Essay Assignment, and two sheets that give multiple options for students to choose from when writing about the book they are reading. These can be used for independent reading as well as class novels.
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
Harbor Me Questions
These questions helped students understand Harbor Me on a deeper level as well as allowing me, as their teacher, to see what they were picking up on and what they might be missing. There are questions for each chapter and they ask students to use evidence, detail, and their own thoughts and opinions.
5th - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in:Â Harbor Me Novel Study
Rain, Reign Final Project
This project asks students to think about Rose's journey throughout the book. She changes a lot and learns a great deal about herself, but also stays true to who she is and her values. Each student was given a puzzle piece template and they completed their project on it, and I then created a class puzzle using each piece.
4th - 6th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
Also included in:Â Rain, Reign Novel Study
This is Just to Say Poem Template
This template allows students to write their own poem based on William Carlos Williams' poem, "This is Just to Say." It scaffolds the assignment for students and gives them structure to keep the poem similar, but gives them enough freedom to make it their own.
5th - 7th
Creative Writing, Poetry
Also included in:Â Poetry Projects
Independent Reading Project - Summary & Essay
This project asks students to think through their book and practice writing a summary as well as discuss the events and characters in the story. There is an option for fiction and one for non-fiction depending on what your students are reading and it helps you, as their teacher, to see if they are understanding the books they are choosing.
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
Also included in:Â Independent Reading Projects
Descriptive Writing 5 Senses
This organizer helps students think about their story/moment in terms of the 5 senses. It asks them to think about the experience and how it looked, felt, smelled, etc... helping them write as descriptively as possible.
5th - 7th
Creative Writing, Writing
Also included in:Â Descriptive Writing Small Moments Bundle
Esperanza Rising Final Project - Collage
This is a creative final project for Esperanza Rising. The final projects I did most were creative and flexible so students can show what they know in the way they feel most comfortable. This particular project asks students to create a collage based on a theme from the story. They can use whatever materials they want and it can represent different pieces of the story, depending what stood out to them as they were reading.
4th - 6th
Art, Literature, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Esperanza Rising Novel Study
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Chapter Questions
These questions ask students to think deeply, critically, and analytically about what is happening in the story, in history, and with the characters. There is so much information and description in this book that it is so important for students to catch on to even the smallest happenings. Mildred D. Taylor is such a beautiful writer that these questions help students to both appreciate and decipher what she is creating in her stories.
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
Also included in:Â Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Novel Study
Van Gogh Cafe Final Project
Students are given 3 different options for this final project. Based on the book, they can write an analytical essay, write their own short story to include in the novel, or create a graphic novel based on one of the stories. Included in this document are detailed instructions and a graphic organizer for each choice.
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Literature
Also included in:Â Van Gogh Cafe Novel Study
Independent Reading Project - Scrapbook
This project combines literature and art and asks students to create a scrapbook from the main character in their book's perspective. It includes page by page instructions about what students' should put in their scrapbook and is color coded to make sure they know exactly what they need. At the end there are examples for students to look at for information and inspiration. This project can be used for independent reading, but can also be used as a project for class novels or other text studies.
5th - 7th
Art, Creative Writing, Literature
Also included in:Â Independent Reading Projects
General Author Study Projects
This is a list of ideas for projects if you're doing any kind of author study. There are projects from written work to videos to drawing, any way a student might be able to express what they know best.
5th - 7th
Creative Writing, Literature, Performing Arts
Also included in:Â William Steig Author Study
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About the store
Experience
I have taught 5th and 6th grade English and Social Studies, both separately and together as "Humanities" and a myriad of different creative writing classes focused on specific types of stories such as mystery.
Teaching style
I believe students learn best when they can be creative and have access to information in the way they feel most comfortable and are most successful. All of my assignments are able to be modified to meet students where they are and can be differentiated for specific needs. I'm a big believer in graphic organizers, outlining, planning and breaking work down into steps, especially written assignments. I absolutely love reading and sharing books with my students, whether their own independent reading or our class novels.
My own education history
I went to Goucher College and received a BA in English and Secondary Education. I then went to Bank Street College for graduate school and have a masters in Elementary and Special Education.
Additional biographical information
While teaching English is what I love, what's more important to me as a teacher is helping students learn about themselves, gain confidence, and feel successful. Above all I want them to be kind to each other and to themselves. I try to choose books and create assignments that help them learn about the world around them as well as who they are. My goal is help make my students a bit more well rounded and arm them with skills and love.
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