Just Another Smith
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Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in our novel studies is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending summary tasks. Instead, give your students a reading guide that will encourage their natural love for reading and give you rigorous, standard aligned, assessable tasks.
Meaningful tasks for all students. These materials are ideal for whole class novel studies, individual book reports, literature circles or reading group work. The best part is that you don't need to assign all the tasks within the guide. Choose what you want to use and lose the rest!
Instructor/Grader/TA/Supervisor Utah State Univ/ Weber State Univ. UT, Fall 2015 – Current
Mother, Smith Household, Layton UT, Dec 2019-Present
Elementary School Teacher, Davis School District, Utah 2014-2022
Curriculum Writer, Davis School District, 2018-2021
Congressional Intern, United States Senate, Washington D.C., 2014
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The Crossover | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study & Projects |FULL
Our reading guide for The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Newbery Award Winner The Crossover-by Kwame Alexander- is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Not only that, but they are organized and based around the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+188
New Kid | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study | Graphic Novel | FULL
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Newbery Award Winner New Kid -by Jerry Kraft - is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending summary tasks. Instead, give your students a reading guide that will encourage their natural love f
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+188
Ghost by Jason Reynolds | Reading Guide | Book/ Literature| Novel Study | FULL
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Ghost by Jason Reynolds - is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending summary tasks. Instead, give your students a reading guide that will encourage their natural love for reading and give yo
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+188
Making Bombs For Hitler | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study | FULL
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Making Bombs For Hitler-by Marsha Forchuck Skrypuch-is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Not only that, but they are organized and based around the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending s
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+189
Also included in: Making Bombs For Hitler TRILOGY Reading Guide /Novel Study BUNDLE
When You Trap a Tiger | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study | FULL
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Newbery Award Winner When You Trap a Tiger-by Tae Keller is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Not only that, but they are organized and based around the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-end
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+189
The Last Cuentista | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study | FULL
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Newbery Award Winner The Last Cuentista-by Donna Barba Higuera - is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Not only that, but they are organized and based around the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and n
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+188
Alone | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study |FULL | Megan. E Freeman
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Alone by Megan E. Freeman - is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending summary tasks. Instead, give your students a reading guide that will encourage their natural love for reading and give
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+137
Restart | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study |FULL | Gordon Korman
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Restart by Gordon Korman - is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending summary tasks. Instead, give your students a reading guide that will encourage their natural love for reading and give y
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+137
The Crossover CUMULATIVE TEST & BOOK REPORT/ TASKS / PROJECTS
Looking for book report or project options that allow for student choice? Tasks that are CCSS aligned & DOK based that require students to think deeply and engage critically with the text? Need a simple comprehension test that's easy to grade and quick to give? Or maybe formulaic book reports just aren't meeting your teaching needs? Our reading Book Report Projects/ Tasks & Test for The Crossover- by Kwame Alexander- are a no-busy-work, no-frills, no-prep solution to meet the need for stude
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+184
A Night Divided | STUDENT JOURNAL | Reading Guide | Book /Novel Study
Looking for a student journal for reading comprehension with built in differentiation that isn't just busy work? One with CCSS aligned and DOK based questions and tasks that will encourage deep thinking while not hampering natural reading? Our reading guide for A Night Divided by Jennifer A Nielsen is a no-busy-work, no-frills, no-prep solution to meet the need for student reading accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! This resource contains a selected portion of a larger more c
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+186
Look Both Ways | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study | FULL
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks by Jason Reynolds - is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending summary tasks. Instead, give your students a reading guide that will encourage their
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+188
5th | 6th | 7th Grade Essay Writing Rubric | Explanatory & Argumentative | CCSS
Looking for an "All Inclusive" standards-based essay rubric to use for assessing student writing? One that you can edit to meet your needs? This rubric is promised to become a staple in your classroom. In fact- it may be the last essay rubric you will ever need! Our rubric can be used to evaluate Informative, Persuasive, or Argumentative Essays. Written in student friendly language, this rubric can be used for teacher, peer, or self assessmentAppropriate for Upper Elementary School/ Middle Sch
5th - 7th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.5.1
, W.5.1a
, W.5.1b
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Long Way Down | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study & Projects |FULL
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Long Way Down-by Jason Reynolds- is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Not only that, but they are organized and based around the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending summary tasks. Inste
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
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The Outsiders | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study |FULL |S.E. Hinton
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton - is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending summary tasks. Instead, give your students a reading guide that will encourage their natural love for reading and gi
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+137
The One and Only Ivan | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study |FULL
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate - is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending summary tasks. Instead, give your students a reading guide that will encourage their natural love fo
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+137
Also included in: "The One and Only Ivan" and "Wishtree" Reading Guide /Novel Study BUNDLE
The Unteachables | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study |FULL | Korman
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for The Unteachables by Gordon Korman - is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending summary tasks. Instead, give your students a reading guide that will encourage their natural love for reading a
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+137
Ghost Boys | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study |FULL | Parker Rhodes
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes - is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending summary tasks. Instead, give your students a reading guide that will encourage their natural love for reading
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+137
Hello, Universe | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study |FULL | Kelly
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly - is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending summary tasks. Instead, give your students a reading guide that will encourage their natural love for readi
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+137
Making Bombs For Hitler | STUDENT JOURNAL | Reading Guide | Book / Novel Study
Looking for a student journal for reading comprehension with built in differentiation that isn't just busy work? One with CCSS aligned and DOK based questions and tasks that will encourage deep thinking while not hampering natural reading? Our reading guide for Making Bombs For Hitler-by Marsha Skrypuch- is a no-busy-work, no-frills, no-prep solution to meet the need for student reading accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! This resource contains a selected portion of a larger
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+26
Ghost by Jason Reynolds | TEST & BOOK REPORT PROJECTS / TASKS
Looking for book report or project options that allow for student choice? Tasks that are CCSS aligned that require students to think deeply and engage critically with the text? Need a simple comprehension test that's easy to grade and quick to give? Or maybe formulaic book reports just aren't meeting your teaching needs? Our reading Book Report Projects/ Tasks & Test for Ghost by Jason Reynolds- are a no-busy-work, no-frills, no-prep solution to meet the need for student reading accountabili
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+184
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About the store
Experience
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in our novel studies is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending summary tasks. Instead, give your students a reading guide that will encourage their natural love for reading and give you rigorous, standard aligned, assessable tasks.
Meaningful tasks for all students. These materials are ideal for whole class novel studies, individual book reports, literature circles or reading group work. The best part is that you don't need to assign all the tasks within the guide. Choose what you want to use and lose the rest!
Instructor/Grader/TA/Supervisor Utah State Univ/ Weber State Univ. UT, Fall 2015 – Current
Mother, Smith Household, Layton UT, Dec 2019-Present
Elementary School Teacher, Davis School District, Utah 2014-2022
Curriculum Writer, Davis School District, 2018-2021
Congressional Intern, United States Senate, Washington D.C., 2014
Teaching style
Education is constantly evolving. As such, one’s teaching philosophy should also constantly evolve. Effective educators must never accept that they have arrived at the “perfect model”. That being said, there are a few concepts that I consider fundamental to my philosophy of teaching. First, as the authority on key skills and competencies, the role of a teacher is to facilitate learning experiences and provide support and feedback to guide student learning. Second, the student
should direct their own learning in authentic, personalized scenarios in which they are given the structure to take ownership of their own education. Third, teachers should provide cross- curricular opportunities where students learn to collaborate, communicate, and reflect. Above all, students should be taught to analyze, interpret, and apply information. Doing so will provide students with the skills they need to interpret the world around them and make decisions for its
betterment.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Best Of Davis Award Recipient 2021
Remote Learning Teacher of the Week 2020
Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services Valedictorian 2014
Teacher Education and Leadership Valedictorian 2014
College of Education Commencement Speaker 2014
Eight Consecutive USU Dean’s List Awards 2010-2014
USU Presidential Scholarship 2010-2014
My own education history
M.S. Curriculum and Instruction December 2018
Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
B.S. Elementary Education, EEJ College Valedictorian/TEAL Valedictorian May 2014
Utah State University (USU), Logan, UT Suma Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA
Additional biographical information
Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Educator Community, 2019, 2020, 2021
Davis Connect 6th Grade Lead Teacher, Davis Connect Elementary 2020
Davis Connect K-6 Canvas Collaborator, Davis Connect Elementary 2020
Musical Director, Kay’s Creek Elementary School 2017, 2018
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