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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
All American Boys Vocabulary
This vocabulary assignment is. based on All American Boys and provides students with the words as well as response questions for them. Students are asked to use the words in context by answering questions so that you, as the teacher, know if they truly understand the vocabulary. For example, a couple of the words are "impromptu" and "deliberate," so one of the questions to answer is, "Can impromptu actions be done in a deliberate manner?"
7th - 10th
Literature, Vocabulary, Writing
Also included in:Â All American Boys Assignments
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
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
Warriors Don't Cry Vocabulary
This is vocabulary for Warriors Don't Cry. It is a comprehensive list of words that includes the definitions, example sentences, and an activity for each set of words. These activities ask students to not only show that they can use a word, but also that they can use it in context and relate it to the world around them.
7th - 10th
Close Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
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
Philosophy Project - Working on Perspectives and How You See the World
This project is an involved, long term writing assignment where students get to stretch their wings and express themselves in a multitude of ways. The purpose of this project is to get students to think about how they see the world and what makes them see it that way. It is broken up into different sections with options for what questions to answer and how they show it. There is a visual aspect too that allows them to express their ideas in the way they feel most comfortable. Don't be hesitant
7th - 12th
Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Writing
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
Van Gogh Cafe - Choice Assignment
This assignment gives students 3 different ways to complete it. It allows students to reflect in the way that works best for them and to show what they know. They can draw, create a comic, or write.
5th - 7th
Art, Close Reading, Creative Writing
Also included in:Â Van Gogh Cafe Novel Study
Write Your Own Cinderella Outline
This outline goes through the characters and details that students need for their story. After they fill this out, they will be able to jump into their story.
4th - 8th
Creative Writing, Writing
Also included in:Â Cinderella Story Bundle
William Steig Assignments - based on specific books
This document has assignments for many different books by William Steig. Each assignment is meant to help students analyze and understand the books and characters deeper in both prose and artistic ways.
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Literature
Also included in:Â William Steig Author Study
The Book Thief Vocabulary
This vocabulary assignment asks students to not only know the definition, part of speech, and how to use the word in a sentence, but it asks them to use it in context and answer questions based on the words. This way, as the teacher, you know if students are truly understanding the vocabulary. For example, one of the words is "seethe." The question is "What makes you seethe? Using that and 9 more words, explain yourself."
7th - 10th
Literature, Vocabulary, Writing
Also included in:Â The Book Thief Assignments
Seedfolks Questions #2
This is a second set of literature questions for Seedfolks. They are a bit different from the other set, but just as detailed and shows you, as the teacher, what your students are understanding from the novel and what they might be struggling with. These questions ask students to analyze, support, and flesh out their thoughts.
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
Also included in:Â Seedfolk Novel Study
Seedfolks Questions
This is one set of literature questions for students to answer as they read Seedfolk. This book combines so many different types of people that these questions help students to keep the characters straight, what they're going through, and how they're connected. As their teacher, you will be able to see if your students are understanding what is going on and the flow of the novel through their analysis, writing, and support.
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
Also included in:Â Seedfolk Novel Study
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian Vocabulary
This is a comprehensive vocabulary list that includes definitions, example sentences, and activities to go along with each set of words. The activities are questions that ask students to show not only that they know what the word means, but they can use it in context as well as relate it to the world around them.
7th - 10th
Close Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
To Kill a Mockingbird Do Now/Short Answers
This document includes short answer questions for each chapter throughout To Kill a Mockingbird. They can be used as Do Now's or something to get your class going, or they can be just an activity to do during class or homework. They are a quick way to help you to assess what your students are understanding and what they might not quite grasp yet.
7th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing
Persepolis Literature Questions
These questions help students as they read Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. With this book being in graphic novel form, these questions speak to both the images and text of the story, as well as ask students to practice their analytical, close reading, and expository writing skills. As the teacher you will see what your students are understanding and what they might be struggling with as they read.
7th - 9th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
Also included in:Â Persepolis Novel Study
How to Steal a Dog Literature Questions
These questions are meant to help students analyze and understand what is happening in the story. They discuss characters, plot, and ask students to use support and evidence in their writing. They ask students to think about the book, the world around them, and how the two connect.
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
Also included in:Â Perspectives in Literature Novel Studies
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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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