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Middle and high school ELA teacher and curriculum developer. I create classroom-tested annotation and close-reading packets for novel studies, grades 6-12, that get students marking the text, building vocabulary in context, and writing with evidence. Every packet is CCSS-aligned and ready to print and teach. My background is in literature, rhetoric, and composition, with years teaching readers and writers from middle school through college.
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Preview of The Hobbit Chapters 10-12: Annotation, Vocabulary, and Quiz Packet (Close Readin

The Hobbit Chapters 10-12: Annotation, Vocabulary, and Quiz Packet (Close Readin

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A complete, print-ready close-reading packet for The Hobbit, Chapters 10-12 (A Warm Welcome, On the Doorstep, Inside Information). Built for middle-grades ELA.What's inside:- Illustrated cover for each of the three chapters- Reading-and-annotation pages: text-dependent questions and "mark it in your book" tasks woven together in reading order- Vocabulary in context: key words cued right where they appear in the chapter, with room to copy the sentence and define it- A five-question reading-compre
Preview of The Hobbit Chapters 7-9: Annotation, Vocabulary, and Quiz Packet (Close Reading)

The Hobbit Chapters 7-9: Annotation, Vocabulary, and Quiz Packet (Close Reading)

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A complete, print-ready close-reading packet for The Hobbit, Chapters 7-9 (Queer Lodgings, Flies and Spiders, Barrels Out of Bond). Built for middle-grades ELA.What's inside:- Illustrated cover for each of the three chapters- Reading-and-annotation pages: text-dependent questions and "mark it in your book" tasks woven together in reading order- Vocabulary in context: key words cued right where they appear in the chapter, with room to copy the sentence and define it- A five-question reading-compr
Preview of The Giver Annotation Packet - Chapters 16 to 18 (Updated Pagination)

The Giver Annotation Packet - Chapters 16 to 18 (Updated Pagination)

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**Most Recent Edition** (Please notify me if you purchased previous editions, and I will supply you with a free copy!) Complete printable annotation packet with scaffolded activities for The Giver Chapters 16 to 18 1. In-text annotation directives; 2. guidance for different types of annotations; 3. short answer questions to encourage student discovery; 4. Literary device explanation and activity for each chapter; 5. Vocabulary list for the chapter; 6. End of reading writing question that force
Preview of The Giver Annotation Packet - Chapters 4 to 6 (Updated Pagination)

The Giver Annotation Packet - Chapters 4 to 6 (Updated Pagination)

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**Most Recent Edition** (Please notify me if you purchased previous editions, and I will supply you with a free copy!) Complete printable annotation packet with scaffolded activities for The Giver Chapters 4 to 6 1. In-text annotation directives; 2. guidance for different types of annotations; 3. short answer questions to encourage student discovery; 4. Literary device explanation and activity for each chapter; 5. Vocabulary list for the chapter; 6. End of reading writing question that forces
Preview of The Giver Annotation Packet - Chapters 19 to 23 (Updated Pagination)

The Giver Annotation Packet - Chapters 19 to 23 (Updated Pagination)

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**Most Recent Edition** (Please notify me if you purchased previous editions, and I will supply you with a free copy!) Complete printable annotation packet with scaffolded activities for The Giver Chapters 19 to 23 1. In-text annotation directives; 2. guidance for different types of annotations; 3. short answer questions to encourage student discovery; 4. Literary device explanation and activity for each chapter; 5. Vocabulary list for the chapter; 6. End of reading writing question that force
Preview of The Giver Annotation Packet - Chapters 7 to 9 (Updated Pagination)

The Giver Annotation Packet - Chapters 7 to 9 (Updated Pagination)

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csbaarstad
**Most Recent Edition** (Please notify me if you purchased previous editions, and I will supply you with a free copy!) Complete printable annotation packet with scaffolded activities for The Giver Chapters 7 to 9 1. In-text annotation directives; 2. guidance for different types of annotations; 3. short answer questions to encourage student discovery; 4. Literary device explanation and activity for each chapter; 5. Vocabulary list for the chapter; 6. End of reading writing question that forces
Preview of The Giver Annotation Packet - Chapters 10 to 12 (Updated Pagination)

The Giver Annotation Packet - Chapters 10 to 12 (Updated Pagination)

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csbaarstad
**Most Recent Edition** (Please notify me if you purchased previous editions, and I will supply you with a free copy!) Complete printable annotation packet with scaffolded activities for The Giver Chapters 10 to 12 1. In-text annotation directives; 2. guidance for different types of annotations; 3. short answer questions to encourage student discovery; 4. Literary device explanation and activity for each chapter; 5. Vocabulary list for the chapter; 6. End of reading writing question that force
Preview of The Giver Chapters 1 to 3 Annotation and Activity Packet

The Giver Chapters 1 to 3 Annotation and Activity Packet

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Complete printable annotation packet with scaffolded activities for The Giver Chapters 1 to 3. 1. In-text annotation directives; 2. guidance for different types of annotations; 3. short answer questions to encourage student discovery; 4. Literary device explanation and activity for each chapter; 5. Vocabulary list for the chapter; 6. End of reading writing question that forces students to use critical thinking and connections to the real world See my other products at my store: csbaarstad
Preview of The Giver Annotation Packet - Chapters 13 to 15 (Updated Pagination)

The Giver Annotation Packet - Chapters 13 to 15 (Updated Pagination)

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csbaarstad
**Most Recent Edition** (Please notify me if you purchased previous editions, and I will supply you with a free copy!) Complete printable annotation packet with scaffolded activities for The Giver Chapters 7 to 9 1. In-text annotation directives; 2. guidance for different types of annotations; 3. short answer questions to encourage student discovery; 4. Literary device explanation and activity for each chapter; 5. Vocabulary list for the chapter; 6. End of reading writing question that forces
Preview of The Hobbit Chapters 1-3: Annotation, Vocabulary, and Quiz Packet (Close Reading)

The Hobbit Chapters 1-3: Annotation, Vocabulary, and Quiz Packet (Close Reading)

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A complete, print-ready close-reading packet for The Hobbit, Chapters 1-3 (An Unexpected Party, Roast Mutton, A Short Rest). Built for middle-grades ELA.What's inside:- Illustrated cover for each of the three chapters- Reading-and-annotation pages: text-dependent questions and "mark it in your book" tasks woven together in reading order- Vocabulary in context: key words cued right where they appear in the chapter, with room to copy the sentence and define it- A five-question reading-comprehensio
Preview of The Hobbit Chapter 1 FREE: Annotation, Vocabulary, and Quiz (Close Reading)

The Hobbit Chapter 1 FREE: Annotation, Vocabulary, and Quiz (Close Reading)

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A complete, print-ready Chapter 1 from my full Hobbit close-reading unit, free to try with your class. Built for grades 6-8.This sample covers Chapter 1 (An Unexpected Party) and previews the full packet experience:- An illustrated chapter cover- Reading-and-annotation pages: text-dependent questions and "mark it in your book" tasks, in reading order- Vocabulary in context, flagged where the words appear- A five-question reading-comprehension quiz- A Literary Focus page: a key literary device (C
Preview of The Hobbit Chapters 4-6: Annotation, Vocabulary, and Quiz Packet (Close Reading)

The Hobbit Chapters 4-6: Annotation, Vocabulary, and Quiz Packet (Close Reading)

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csbaarstad
A complete, print-ready close-reading packet for The Hobbit, Chapters 4-6 (Over Hill and Under Hill, Riddles in the Dark, Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire). Built for middle-grades ELA.What's inside:- Illustrated cover for each of the three chapters- Reading-and-annotation pages: text-dependent questions and "mark it in your book" tasks woven together in reading order- Vocabulary in context: key words cued right where they appear in the chapter, with room to copy the sentence and define it- A
Preview of The Giver Chapter 1 Activity Packet

The Giver Chapter 1 Activity Packet

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Complete printable annotation packet with scaffolded activities. 1. in-text note directives 2. guidance for different types of annotations 3. short answer questions to encourage student discovery. 4. Literary device explanation and activity (Point of View) 5. Vocabulary list for the chapter 6. End of reading writing question that forces students to use critical thinking and connections to the real world
Preview of Introduction to Poetic Elements or Devices

Introduction to Poetic Elements or Devices

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This short Powerpoint File is modifiable as you see fit. It introduces fundamentals of poetry only, such as stanzas, rhyme scheme, imagery, etc. Provides several examples of each device/element within. Store: csbaarstad
Preview of Character Analysis Graphic Organizer

Character Analysis Graphic Organizer

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A visual graphic organizer used to analyze character in stories, poetry or novels. It asks students to discover the context, strengths, weaknesses and significance of a dynamic character throughout reading.
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Experience

Middle and high school ELA teacher and curriculum developer. I create classroom-tested annotation and close-reading packets for novel studies, grades 6-12, that get students marking the text, building vocabulary in context, and writing with evidence. Every packet is CCSS-aligned and ready to print and teach. My background is in literature, rhetoric, and composition, with years teaching readers and writers from middle school through college.

Teaching style

Student-Centered, Cultural/Discourse Focused

Awards & shining teacher moments

TESL Certified

My own education history

BA in English Lit; MA in Rhetoric and Composition

Additional biographical information

Prev. Lead Editor of Pomona Valley Review literary journal: www.pomonavalleyreview.com; Experienced Teacher 6th-12th grade, College Composition