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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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Al Capone Does My Shirts Novel Study
This bundle is all of the literature questions, worksheets, and assessments for the Al Capone Does My Shirts novel study. This study will help your students read analytically and closely as they get to know the characters and plot of the story.
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Behind the Bedroom Wall Chapter Questions
This is a bundle of literature questions for all the chapters of Behind the Bedroom Wall. They ask students to answer right there questions as well as analytical ones that require more close reading and comprehension.
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Among the Hidden Novel Study
This bundle is all of the literature questions, worksheets, and assessments for the Among the Hidden novel study. This study will help your students read analytically and closely as they get to know the characters and plot of the story. It includes literature questions and various worksheets that help students practice both reading and writing skills.
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Create Your Own Society Project
This bundle is a compilation of my favorite project that I did with my students. The students were asked to, on their own or with a partner, create an entire world of their own making. in this bundle you will find the written narrative, instructions for a map and a graphic organizer, the visual pieces they are asked to do, and an organizer with a reference sheet to help students create their government systems. Everything is laid out for you, you don't need to do a thing! Just hand out and watch
5th - 12th
Art, English Language Arts, Social Studies
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
A Handful of Stars Novel Study
This bundle includes chapter questions, scaffolded notes/worksheets, and a final project to help students read closely, critically, and analytically. They will learn about the characters, write, be creative, and understand what's between the lines with these activities.
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
A Handful of Stars Final Project
This final project for A Handful of Stars speaks to students creative thinking. It's a collage project based on the symbols and characters of the story. Students focus 5 different symbols, find or draw images, and use quotes from the book to show their importance. Attached is also an outline for an accompanying paragraph to explain what they've created.
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Also included in:Â A Handful of Stars 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
Al Capone Does My Shirts Chapters 34-36 Questions
These questions ask students to think deeply, critically, and analytically about what is happening in the story and with the characters. Some of the questions are "right there questions" that check for decoding and comprehension and others are deeper, seeing if students can read between the lines and pick up on subtleties in the story. There are only 2-3 questions for each chapter so as not to overwhelm, but also work on skills such as elaborating on your thoughts and finding evidence in the sto
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Also included in:Â Al Capone Does My Shirts 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
Writing Project Collection
This bundle includes varied writing projects to help your students learn about different genres. There is persuasive, creative, theme, and personal writing projects, all aimed to give students practice in organizing their ideas, fleshing out their thoughts, and working through the writing process from start to finish. For each project there are also graphic organizers so students can complete the assignments step by step.
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Writing
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
Among the Hidden Chapter 22 Quote Sheet
This worksheet asks students to find evidence in the story based on the questions asked and then put it in their own words. This assignment works on close reading, analytical, and comprehension skills.
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Also included in:Â Among the Hidden Novel Study
Al Capone Does My Shirts Symbols Chart
This notesheet helps students pick out the important symbols in the story. It asks students to discuss why each symbol is essential and who it's related to. This helps them with close reading, getting to know the characters and reading for detail.
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Also included in:Â Al Capone Does My Shirts Novel Study
Al Capone Does My Shirts Chapters 33 & 34 Questions
These questions ask students to think deeply, critically, and analytically about what is happening in the story and with the characters. Some of the questions are "right there questions" that check for decoding and comprehension and others are deeper, seeing if students can read between the lines and pick up on subtleties in the story. There are only 2-3 questions for each chapter so as not to overwhelm, but also work on skills such as elaborating on your thoughts and finding evidence in the sto
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Also included in:Â Al Capone Does My Shirts Novel Study
Al Capone Does My Shirts Chapters 31 & 32 Questions
These questions ask students to think deeply, critically, and analytically about what is happening in the story and with the characters. Some of the questions are "right there questions" that check for decoding and comprehension and others are deeper, seeing if students can read between the lines and pick up on subtleties in the story. There are only 2-3 questions for each chapter so as not to overwhelm, but also work on skills such as elaborating on your thoughts and finding evidence in the sto
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Also included in:Â Al Capone Does My Shirts Novel Study
Al Capone Does My Shirts Chapters 28 & 29 Questions
These questions ask students to think deeply, critically, and analytically about what is happening in the story and with the characters. Some of the questions are "right there questions" that check for decoding and comprehension and others are deeper, seeing if students can read between the lines and pick up on subtleties in the story. There are only 2-3 questions for each chapter so as not to overwhelm, but also work on skills such as elaborating on your thoughts and finding evidence in the sto
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Also included in:Â Al Capone Does My Shirts Novel Study
Al Capone Does My Shirts Chapters 22 & 23 Questions
These questions ask students to think deeply, critically, and analytically about what is happening in the story and with the characters. Some of the questions are "right there questions" that check for decoding and comprehension and others are deeper, seeing if students can read between the lines and pick up on subtleties in the story. There are only 2-3 questions for each chapter so as not to overwhelm, but also work on skills such as elaborating on your thoughts and finding evidence in the sto
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Also included in:Â Al Capone Does My Shirts Novel Study
Al Capone Does My Shirts Chapters 19 & 20 Questions
These questions ask students to think deeply, critically, and analytically about what is happening in the story and with the characters. Some of the questions are "right there questions" that check for decoding and comprehension and others are deeper, seeing if students can read between the lines and pick up on subtleties in the story. There are only 2-3 questions for each chapter so as not to overwhelm, but also work on skills such as elaborating on your thoughts and finding evidence in the sto
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Also included in:Â Al Capone Does My Shirts Novel Study
Al Capone Does My Shirts Chapters 16, 17, ,& 18 Questions
These questions ask students to think deeply, critically, and analytically about what is happening in the story and with the characters. Some of the questions are "right there questions" that check for decoding and comprehension and others are deeper, seeing if students can read between the lines and pick up on subtleties in the story. There are only 2-3 questions for each chapter so as not to overwhelm, but also work on skills such as elaborating on your thoughts and finding evidence in the sto
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
Also included in:Â Al Capone Does My Shirts Novel 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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