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I've been teaching language arts in the middle grades for 25 years!
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Preview of The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials Reading Questions, Projects & Vocabulary

The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials Reading Questions, Projects & Vocabulary

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jonpickles
The Golden Compass is the first book in His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman. This study guide and book companion contains a complete set of reading questions for each chapter of The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. Vocabulary assignments and quizzes, literary terms study, and extension projects are also included. As a bonus, I've included free resources for book reports and literature circles, including a sample of The Big Book Project (which is the BEST book report ever!).
Preview of Schoolhouse Rock notes - Grammar, America, Science, and Multiplication Rock

Schoolhouse Rock notes - Grammar, America, Science, and Multiplication Rock

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jonpickles
Take notes while watching all of the Schoolhouse Rock - School House Rock - videos for Grammar Rock, America Rock, Science Rock, and Multiplication Rock! Students can use this note catcher to find and take notes on the Big Idea, Function and Examples of each concept. A quiz for Grammar Rock is also included.
Preview of Build Fluency & Revise Student Writing - Accuracy, Expression, Rate, & Comp.

Build Fluency & Revise Student Writing - Accuracy, Expression, Rate, & Comp.

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jonpickles
Turn ANY Student Writing into a Fluency Activity!Turn any student writing into a powerful reading fluency and writing revision routine using recording, self-assessment, and speaking & listening practice — perfect for upper elementary and middle school ELA.Stop hunting for passages. Use what students already wrote. This simple, powerful routine shows you how to turn any student writing piece into a meaningful fluency practice using tools you already have: Google Vids, Flip, Screencastify, or any
Preview of Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli lesson plans, study guide and reading questions

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli lesson plans, study guide and reading questions

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jonpickles
This folder contains a complete study guide of Common Core based reading questions for the novel, Stargirl, by Jerry Spinelli. Vocabulary assignments, a peer-pressure brochure project and a nifty extra credit writing project are included as well. Updated to include literary terms worksheet and an introduction to literature circles with a group planning guide.
Preview of ARMS and CUPS Editing and Revising Strategy

ARMS and CUPS Editing and Revising Strategy

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jonpickles
ARMS and CUPS are well-known, powerful strategies for young writers to revise and edit their writing, particularly narratives. ARMS is an acronym for Add, Remove, Move, & Substitute, while CUPS stands for Captialization, Usage, Punctuation, & Spelling. This product contains my original and thorough overview of both strategies and a unique checklist for students which details each step of the revising and editing process. Give your students a precise, practical, and actionable method for editi
Preview of The Lightning Thief lesson plans, study guide and reading questions

The Lightning Thief lesson plans, study guide and reading questions

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jonpickles
This study guide contains reading questions for each chapter of The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Three vocabulary assignments and quizzes, a literary devices worksheet, and a character quiz are also included. I've updated this file to include a plot diagram quiz, and a literature circle introduction and planning page.
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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...