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20th year Middle School Teacher for Grades 6-8, including 2 years as the Literacy coach for Grades Pre-k-8
> Subjects taught: English Language Arts, Mathematics, World
Geography and Culture, American History, Life and Physical Science.
> Specialize in American literature, children’s literature, American and World poetry, classical Greek and Roman mythology and civilization, and television and film.
> Coaching and Staff Development in English Language Arts
> HS Tutoring in English, History, and Math
> Adult Education [GED]
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Charlotte's Web Unit Study 23 Assessments + Final Exam Common Core
PRODUCT CAN BE PURCHASED IN BUNDLE FORM FOR 20% $AVING$:
CHARLOTTE’S WEB NOVEL STUDY BUNDLE
Charlotte’s Web Unit Study:
23 Chapter Assessments and Final Exam
Product/Materials Preface [Grades 2-6]
This Charlotte’s Web Unit Study celebrates the classic children’s novel Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White. It includes 23 Chapter Assessments and 1 Final Exam—Plus Extras! There are also answer keys for all assessments. Every teacher in America is familiar with this novel because it is endearing, ti
2nd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature
Aesop's Fables Unit Resources Teaching Moral and Theme Common Core
[[Literary Element Series]]
Teaching Moral & Universal Theme with Aesop’s Fables
Mini-Lessons & Graphic Organizer Cards
Grades 5-12
This Product also Includes:
1] Aesop’s Fables Basic Graphic Organizers for Differentiation—Teaching Moral & Theme
2] Aesop’s Fables Advanced Analysis Cards
3] Aesop’s Fables Freebie
Product Overview/Preface:
This product contains over 135+ pages of well thought-out, sophisticated, and effective mini-lessons, graphic organizers, and other resources to teach Ae
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
Witches by Roald Dahl Novel Study Resources
The Witches by Roald Dahl An In-Depth Novel Study for Grades 3-8 I also have a Novel Study for: James and the Giant Peach—235+ Pages!This product also includes: 1] Novel to Film Resources–55+Pages2] Roald Dahl Children’s Books ConventionsProduct/Materials Preface: This visually pleasing and sophisticated book study is a series of original and unique Common Core activities for Roald Dahl’s fantasy novel The Witches. You will find no other resource like this on TpT! In the story the nameless
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Twilight Zone Unit Resources Ultimate Bundle 24 Episodes Common Core
This Bundled Set is Based on Film Episodes of an Anthology Series and NOT Short Stories! There are suggested places to find the episodes as well as links to an online source (www.tv.com). I currently have Resources for 24 Episodes, 6 Four Episode Bundles +1 Extra Episode ( & Growing). Ultimate Twilight Zone Bundle Collection —Includes All 24 Episodes! Twilight Zone Series Bundle 1: Twilight Zone Series Bundle 1: 4 Episodes!1] The Eye of the Beholder2] The Shelter3] Nothing in the Dark4]
5th - 12th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature
Coming of Age Literary Genre Unit Resource Common Core
[Literary Genre Series]
COMING OF AGE
by James D. Whitaker
This Unit Resource now comes with my Film into Literature: The Adaptation Unit Resource for Free! I've added in to the end of the film!
Novel to Film Resources–45+Pages FREE: Included with Product!
Product/Materials Preface [Grades 5-12]
I have provided over 220+ pages (I've recently added 80+ pages of additional materials) of enthralling and visually stimulating mini lessons, graphic organizers, writing templates, tri-folds, quizz
5th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Chris Van Allsburg Author Study Bundle
This is a discounted collection of all 11 of my Chris Van Allsburg Book Studies--Purchase them all at once and save over 50%!
**Updated on December 14, 2014**
Book Studies Include:
1] Ben’s Dream Book Study
2] Just A Dream
3] The Stranger Book Study
4] The Widow’s Broom
5] The Wretched Stone Book Study
6] The Z Was Zapped Book Study
7] Jumanji
8] NEWLY ADDED on 7-28-14: The Garden of Abdul Gasazi
9] NEWLY ADDED on 8-5-14: Two Bad Ants
10] NEWLY ADDED on 8-5-14: The Polar Express F
3rd - 8th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
James and the Giant Peach Roald Dahl Novel Study Common Core
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
An In-Depth Novel Study for Grades 3-8
I also have a Novel Study for: The Witches 215+ Page Novel Study
This Product Includes:
1] Novel to Film Resources–55+Pages
2] Roald Dahl Children’s Books Conventions
Product/Materials Preface:
This visually pleasing and sophisticated book study is a series of original and unique Common Core activities for Roald Dahl’s fantasy novel James and the Giant Peach. You will find no other resource like this on TpT! In
4th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature
Coraline Novel Study Chapter Assessments Final Exams Essays Common Core
Coraline Novel Study
Chapters Assessment, Quizzes, Essays and Final Exams
14 Chapter Assessments, 2 Final Exams, 5 Essays, and 22 Additional Assessments
The companion product for this item is below!
Coraline Jumbo Graphic Organizers 8.5x17 Legal Size Paper
Purchase both of the above Coraline Products and Receive My Novel to Film Resources for FREE! Just E-mail @: Email Me: SophistThoughts™ EMAIL LINK
Novel to Film Resources–55+Pages FREE WITH PURCHASE OF BOTH CORALINE PRODUCTS
The Assessm
4th - 9th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature
Charlotte's Web Unit Resources Novel Study Common Core
PRODUCT CAN BE PURCHASED IN BUNDLE FORM FOR 20% $AVING$
CHARLOTTE’S WEB NOVEL STUDY BUNDLE
Unbelievable amount (230+ Pages!) of ELA classroom materials. Perfect for Bulletin Boards, Assessments, Classwork, Homework, Balanced Literacy, Differentiated Instruction, Guided Reading Groups, Independent Reading, and so much more! You will look at the timeless classic Charlotte's Web in a whole new and enthusiastic way!
The bundle includes the more formal Novel Study with 23 Chapter Assessments and
2nd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature
Symbolism Literary Symbolism Unit Resource and PowerPoint Bundle
This is a Bundled Sale of Two Items:
Literary Symbolism 90+ Page Unit Resource
and its companion PowerPoint
Literary Symbolism PowerPoint
This is a WinZip File so you need WinZip to access the Materials.
My 90+ Page Literary Symbolism Unit is the Ultimate Resource to help teach and master Literary Symbolism. By purchasing this bundled set you are saving close to 20%!
My 42 Slide PowerPoint is the perfect Crash Course on Literary Symbolism. It is highly sophisticated PPT and covers th
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature
Twilight Zone Unit Resource Bundle 1: 4 Episodes Rod Serling Common Core
This Bundled Set is Based on Film Episodes of an Anthology Series and NOT Short Stories! There are suggested places to find the episodes as well as links to an online source (www.tv.com).
I currently have Resources for 13 Episodes, 3 Four Episode Bundles, and 1 Ultimate Bundle (Includes all 8 & Growing).
This Bundle Includes:
Twilight Zone Series Bundle 1: Twilight Zone Series Bundle 1: 4 Episodes!
1] The Eye of the Beholder
2] The Shelter
3] Nothing in the Dark
4] Long Distance Call
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Mega Activity Bundle
The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Mega Activity Bundle--9 Products in 1!
Get all of my Narnia Products in 1 Discounted Mega Bundle!
Product/Materials Preface:
Purchase & $$$ave!!! ($51.43 >>> $25.99)
Includes:
< Chronicles of Narnia Bookmarks ($3.50)
< Chronicles of Narnia: Character Analysis Fold-Ems ($4.99)
< Chronicles of Narnia: Character Analysis Tri-Fold s ($5.99)
< Chronicles of Narnia: Interactive Stack-Em ($5.99)
< Chron
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Tiger Rising Novel Study Resources Kate DiCamillo Common Core
The Tiger Rising
(by Kate DiCamillo)
Novel Study and Unit Resources
by James D. Whitaker
Product/Materials Preface [Grades 5-12]
This English Language Arts Novel Study and Unit Resource is my 140+ page Mega Study and celebrates the Kate DiCamillo’s thematically rich novel The Tiger Rising. I was more familiar with DiCamillo’s more upbeat tales: Because of Winn Dixie and The Tale of Despereaux, but I recently picked up The Tiger Rising, quickly devoured it, and it is now my favorite of her of
5th - 12th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature
Novel to Film Bundle Common Core Movies and Books
Novel into Film Bundle: Mini-Lessons, Graphic Organizers, and Activities
This is a Bundle of 2 of my Film as Literature Products:
1] Novel to Film Resources – 55+Pages
2] Film as Literature Resources –75+ Pages
Product/Materials Preface:
This visually pleasing and sophisticated Bundle is 130+Pages!). It is perfect for addressing the Common Core Standards in Literature. My product was designed to help students compare and contrast books and novels with their film counterparts.
There is a
3rd - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Greek and Roman Mythology Unit Resources and Activities
Greek & Roman Mythology
Unit Resources & Activities
[Additional Resources TO BE ADDED!]
Grades 6-12
Product Overview/Preface:
This product contains over 275+ pages of well thought-out, sophisticated, and effective mini-lessons, posters, graphic organizers, activities, and other resources to support a Unit in the Study of Greek and Roman Mythology. This is a differentiated resource which can be adapted for a multitude of learning styles.
The materials are meant for both reinforcement and
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Twilight Zone Unit Resource Bundle 2: 4 Episodes Rod Serling Common Core
This Bundled Set is Based on Film Episodes of an Anthology Series and NOT Short Stories! There are suggested places to find the episodes as well as links to an online source (www.tv.com).
I currently have Resources for 13 Episodes, 3 Four Episode Bundles, and 1 Ultimate Bundle (Includes all 13 & Growing).
Ultimate Twilight Zone Bundle Collection —Includes All 13 Episodes!
Bundle 2 Includes:
Twilight Zone Series Bundle 2: Twilight Zone Series Bundle 2: 4 Episodes!
5] Long Live Walter Jam
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Charlotte's Web Novel Study Bundle
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270+ Pages of Resources including 23 Chapter Assessments and Final Exam.
Rigorous Common Core Activities!
Most Mature and Thorough Charlotte's Web Resource on TpT!
3rd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature
Dinosaurs Activity Mega Bundle Fold-Ems, Tri-Folds, Posters, Cards, Pop-Ems
This is a Bundle of 5 of my Products! Purchase for $$$avings!
Purchase all 5 of My Dinosaur Products for $$$avings!
1] Dinosaur Mega Bundle: 5 Products in 1!
Individual Products:
1] Dinosaur Posters & Research Activities
2] Dinosaur Word Wall & Trading Cards
3] Dinosaur Large Research Fold-Ems
**New Addition--8-14-15**
4] Dinosaur Research Tri-Folds
**New Addition--8-22-18**
5] Dinosaur Interactive Research Pop-Ems
Please feel free to ask any questions—I will definitely respond
2nd - 8th
Informational Text, Reading, Science
September 11th 9/11 The Man in the Red Bandanna Resource Bundle
[[September 11th Series]]"The Man in the Red Bandanna" Resource BundleIncludes 2 Products: > Picture Book Study [Grades 4-8+—100+ Pages!]> ESPN Documentary Featurette [Grades 4-8+—20+ Pages!]Product Preface: Provided is a collection of resources to use with the picture book “The Man in the Red Bandanna” which tells the story of Welles Crowther who lost his life on September 11th, 2001. Use the activities to provide your students with hours of engaging and meaningful lessons to explore thi
4th - 9th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Social Studies
Theme Teaching Theme Mega Bundle -- 7 Products in 1! Common Core
Literary Element Series Bundle: Teaching Universal Theme
This Bundle Includes 6 of My Products that are Available Individually.
1] Abstract Nouns: Theme & Symbolism Prerequisite
2] Theme Card Graphic Organizers & Writing Templates
3] Theme Posters & Graphic Organizers
4] Teaching Theme & Abstract Concepts Response Card Templates
5] Theme Subject Vocabulary Cards & Activities
6] Theme Vices & Virtues Unit Resources (Added on Sept. 7th, 2013)
I have also included a FREE BONUS Product:
7]
4th - 12th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature
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About the store
Experience
20th year Middle School Teacher for Grades 6-8, including 2 years as the Literacy coach for Grades Pre-k-8
> Subjects taught: English Language Arts, Mathematics, World
Geography and Culture, American History, Life and Physical Science.
> Specialize in American literature, children’s literature, American and World poetry, classical Greek and Roman mythology and civilization, and television and film.
> Coaching and Staff Development in English Language Arts
> HS Tutoring in English, History, and Math
> Adult Education [GED]
Teaching style
Eclectic teaching with a focus on multiliteracy--an amalgamation of Novels, Graphic Novels, Film, and other Media.
Awards & shining teacher moments
NYS TEACHING LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
< Generalist in Middle School Education 5-9 (Professional)
< Students With Disabilities 5-9 (Professional)
< English Language Arts 5-9 (Professional)
My own education history
Touro College, M.S. in MiddleChildhood Education and Students with Disabilites
CUNY Hunter College, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences [English Literature and Creative Writing]
Additional biographical information
Mythology, Literature, Poetry, Marvel Comics, Lord of the Rings, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Coming of Age, Film, Video Games, Minimate Toys, Action Figures, Zombies, Vampires
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