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jonpickles

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Millbrook, New York, United States
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I've been teaching language arts in the middle grades for 25 years!
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Preview of Bash of the Titans - A read aloud play that spoofs Greek Mythology

Bash of the Titans - A read aloud play that spoofs Greek Mythology

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jonpickles
What if the classical heroes, gods, and goddesses from Greek Mythology were not all-powerful beings, but instead were high school students stuck in detention? No, it's not The Breakfast Club--it's Bash of the Titans: A Classic Myth-Mash! This play is a surreal and hysterical look at adolescence from a skewed perspective. Facing the boredom of detention, the protagonists plan for The Mount Olympus High School Prom. The wily female leads send their arrogant and ignorant dates on an epic quest t
Preview of Reader's Theater - Mortal Wombat - read-aloud play - Oral Reading Fluency

Reader's Theater - Mortal Wombat - read-aloud play - Oral Reading Fluency

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jonpickles
Practice Oral Reading Fluency and engage your most reluctant readers with- MORTAL WOMBAT: The Island of Misfit Puns-a rowdy, rollicking, and ridiculous read-aloud play.  The play is full of literary and cultural references, puns, idioms, alliterations, playful language, and theatrical elements. It’s the perfect playground for the adventurous English or language arts teacher.  There are two 30 minute acts with nearly 25 speaking roles to engage all of your students. Mortal Wombat also contain
Preview of Reader's Theater - Alpaca Lips Now - A punny read-aloud play

Reader's Theater - Alpaca Lips Now - A punny read-aloud play

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jonpickles
Practice Oral Reading Fluency and engage your most reluctant readers with Alpaca Lips Now: The Camelid of Catastrophe, a rowdy, rollicking, and ridiculous read-aloud play.  The play is full of literary and cultural references, puns, idioms, alliterations, playful language, and theatrical elements. It’s the perfect playground for the adventurous English or language arts teacher.  There are six short scenes (along with a prologue and an epilogue) and eleven speaking roles to engage your students
Preview of Reader's Theater - The Fast and the Furriest - A punny read-aloud play

Reader's Theater - The Fast and the Furriest - A punny read-aloud play

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jonpickles
Practice Oral Reading Fluency and engage your most reluctant readers with-  The Fast and the Furriest: Speedway Showdown- a rowdy, rollicking, and ridiculous read-aloud play.  The play is full of literary and cultural references, puns, idioms, alliterations, playful language, and theatrical elements. It’s the perfect playground for the adventurous English or language arts teacher.  There are several short scenes (along with a prologue and an epilogue) and nearly 25 speaking roles to engage a
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About the store

Experience

I've been teaching language arts in the middle grades for 25 years!

Teaching style

High-energy, creative, and inter-disciplinary.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I recently received a grant for using shadow puppets in the classroom.

My own education history

I received a Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary English degree from Quinnipiac in 1996.

Additional biographical information

In my spare time I enjoy rocking out in cover bands! Not that I have much spare time...