Jamie Hastings

A fun, engaging narrative writing unit designed from W.4.3 standard. Students learn how to develop a fictional story about how/why something came to be. Mini Unit includes: What is a narrative/myth?Introduction to narrative writing & model stories -I DO/WE DO: Nanabozho & The Birds (organizer included) -YOU DO: Evergreen Trees & Their Leaves (organizer included) **Both stories can be found online too Brainstorm narrative topicsGetting Organized/Story Moun

Book Club/Guided Reading packet including cover page, assignment tracking sheet, and 9 different jobs for students to complete as they read each chapter or each set of chapters. Perfect for small-groups. Enjoy! Jobs: -sensational summarizer -discussion director -character expert -literary luminary -creative connector -story artist -diary writer -word wizard -professor predictor

This is a fun 7-9 day writing project that allows students to learn the figurative and literal meaning of their chosen idiom. Each day is designed for students to build to their initial story, and there is a coinciding checklist for each day. Enjoy! Day 1: research (using books and/or laptops set up by teacher) Day 2: choosing idiom & building story idea (including characters & setting) Day 3: rough draft Day 4: dialogue & descriptive language Day 5: figurative language Day 6: checklist

Use this EDITABLE ppt multiplication quiz organizer to track your students as they work their way through their multiplication fast facts. Names can be typed or handwritten into the left column. Teacher can highlight numbers as students pass each week. Enjoy!

FULLY editable curriculum map. Categories include: reading, writing, math, global studies, and field trips. Enjoy!

Enjoy this job chart!