I have taught in the same district for 10+ years with half of those years in 5th grade! I do have experience in K, 1st, 2nd, and 4th, but 5th grade is my absolute favorite and probably the only place you'll find me for the rest of my career.
This slideshow explores Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, a novel about a young girl who must adapt to major changes in her life. Through summaries, analysis, and discussion questions, this novel study helps deepen understanding of Esperanza’s journey and the lessons she learns about strength and perseverance. Included: Canva Slide Show PDF Canva Slide ShowLiteracy Circle JobsThought Bubble
Your students will love answering these fun questions with their classmates! It is a great activity to allow your students to restate the question and answer in complete sentences. Use for a back to school activity or just for fun throughout the school year!
Use these organizers for your students working in literature circles! Lit circles are a fun way to get students thinking and talking about what they are reading!
Take a few minutes after your winter break to have your students set some goals! This is a great opportunity to allow your students time to reflect on their last year and think about what they want to change or keep doing. Goal setting is powerful!
Keep all your goals in one place with this easy to use MAPs goal setting sheet! Easy to use goal setting sheet for reading, writing, and science MAPs tests on one sheet!
Use these organizers to help your students take notes and write a summary of the text they are reading. A fiction and a nonfiction organizer are included.
Help your students identify narrative elements to help them comprehend the text they are reading. You can also use this organizer to help your students plan for writing their own narrative text.
2nd - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature
I have taught in the same district for 10+ years with half of those years in 5th grade! I do have experience in K, 1st, 2nd, and 4th, but 5th grade is my absolute favorite and probably the only place you'll find me for the rest of my career.
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