I have taught grades one through five around the world, including a year of preschool language development. I have also taught adult English internationally both through a language school and at a refugee camp. I have implemented instructional programs after an earthquake on a remote island, multiple typhoons and even while on evacuation alert in the Middle East. My lesson ideas and materials are designed to be implemented under a wide range of conditions with limited materials.
Don Fendler’s story of being lost on a Maine mountain as a boy is a great classroom resource for Maine studies as well as survival. Told by Joseph B. Egan, it’s a title on bookshelves throughout the state but makes a great resource for students in any location. Study materials include chapter questions, vocabulary resources by the section, spelling support and an easy-to-use teacher unit among other things. Answer keys are included as well. See Also: Maine Word Search and Printable Vocabulary P
Jeannie Baker’s story of an Australian rain forest can be integrated into your classroom reading program with our fully-integrated literature unit and study guide. Teaching resources include vocabulary puzzles, Lesson plan ideas, comprehension questions, guided reading support and more. Answer keys provided. Additional resources include but are not limited to the following: Reading and Writing Activities Worksheets and Answer Keys Pdf Download Printables Word Search Story Summary There enough re
This 31 page theme unit for Pinduli, by Janell Cannon includes a story summary, printable vocabulary worksheets to download, lesson plans, activities and more. Some of the additional resources are listed below. Summary Comprehension Questions Discussion Questions Guided Reading Lesson Plans and Ideas Vocabulary Words Worksheets This module contains enough materials for a week-long exploration of Pinduli, by Janell Cannon in the classroom. More Hyena Materials and Classroom Literature Units: Hye
Joanna Galdone’s version of the classic ghost story from Tennessee is a fun classroom read for the month of October or during any exploration of North American folklore. Our literature unit promotes the exploration of the book for reading and writing instruction through the use of integrated lesson ideas, printable student glossaries, art extension activities, writing process projects, vocabulary puzzles, printable spelling support pages and more. All necessary answer keys are provided. More Am
McCloskey’s One Morning in Maine is a classic Caldecott honor book worthy of classroom exploration. Our literature unit study guide celebrates the author’s story of a day spent along the Maine coast with his daughter Sal with a printable glossary, vocabulary puzzles, an easy-to-use teacher lesson guide and more. Unit Materials for Other Titles Set in Maine: Unit Plan, Lessons, Vocabulary, Questions, Activities and Printable Worksheets for Time of WonderTeacher Guide, Lesson Ideas, Activities, Q
John Steptoe’s retelling of The Story of Jumping Mouse details the story of a humble and compassionate mouse who is transformed through dedication and empathy for others. This literature unit supports the exploration of the story in the classroom through spelling support materials, printable student glossaries, an easy-to-use teacher guide, vocabulary puzzles, word search handouts and more. Additional Native American Classroom Products: Native American Theme Literature Units Combo PackNative Am
Claire Huchet Bishop’s classroom classic can make its way into your reading and writing program with our fully-supportive literature unit. Resource materials include printable student glossaries, lesson plans, vocabulary puzzles and worksheets, word search activities, download pdf printables, questions and more. All necessary answer keys are included with this unit. See Also: Ancient China Word Search and Word Puzzle PrintablesChinese New Year Word Search and Vocabulary Word Scramble Printable
This 29 page package of worksheets and other printables for Paddington, by Michael Bond supports the exploration of this title in the classroom. It is a powerful module for not only guided reading, but whole group or individualized reading instruction. These lesson plans for Paddington include the following resources:
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This 211 page bundle of seven literature units for Tomie dePaola books and author biography study materials contains unit plan worksheets, activities and lesson plans designed to support guided reading groups and individualized instruction alike. If you've been looking for an author unit study about Tomie dePaola that can stand up to two months' worth of classroom exploration, this is the package for you. In addition to reading handouts and support materials on the life of dePaola himself, this
Ann Dixon’s modern Alaskan folk legend about the origin of Mount Susitna makes a fun addition to any classroom folklore collection. Our literature unit provides all the vocabulary and spelling support needed to explore the title academically, including answer keys. An easy-to-use teacher guide is also included, featuring lesson and project ideas for celebrating the story through art and writing. Other Alaska – Theme Literature Units: Lesson Plans, Activities and Vocabulary Worksheet Printables
Explore the multi-generational classic by Marjorie Flack in your classroom or home school environment with this literature unit. Support materials include an easy-to-use teacher unit guide, printable student glossaries, fun vocabulary and definition puzzles, spelling support printables and more. Answer keys are provided. Additional resources include, but are not limited to the following: Lesson Plans Story Summary Comprehension and Discussion Questions Pdf Printables for Download Vocabulary Word
This 33 page set of lesson plans for Ming Lo Moves the Mountain, by Arnold Lobel is designed to support guided reading instruction in the classroom. Teaching plans include a story summary, moral of the story activity, vocabulary worksheet resources, activities, comprehension questions and more. Other resources include, but are not limited to the following: Matching Quiz Vocabulary Crossword Word Search Puzzle Story Question Crossword Pdf Secret Code Page Unit at a Glance Printable This set of m
The Australian Christmas story by Mem Fox can be part of your reading instruction program with the use of our classroom literature unit and study guide. Support materials include vocabulary puzzles, teacher lesson ideas, guided reading support, word search activity printables and more. Answer keys are included with the unit. Additional resources include but are not limited to the following: Story Summary Teaching, Writing and Classroom Activities Pdf Printables Comprehension Questions There are
Jon Scieska’s witty sequel to the age-old tale of The Frog Prince is a must-have title for any exploration of modern folklore or a thematic study of frogs themselves. We developed our literature unit to support its full exploration in the classroom by including teacher lesson ideas, word search pages, vocabulary puzzles, student glossary handouts and much more. All necessary answer keys are provided. Additional resources include, but are not limited to the following: Activities Guided Reading Su
This West African trickster tale retold by Gerald McDermott makes a great addition to your multicultural and individualized reading programs. Incorporate it easily with our fully-integrated literature unit. Materials provided include lesson plans, activities, comprehension questions, pdf printables, worksheets and more. Answer keys are included. Other Africa – Theme Literature Units: Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears Lesson Ideas, Activities, Printable Worksheets and Vocabulary Package (West
Terri Cohlene’s adaptation of this Cherokee legend describes the story of a young boy who consults with a shaman to find favor with the sun. Support materials for this literature unit include an easy-to-use teacher guide, printable student glossaries, vocabulary crossword and word search puzzles, comprehension question pages, spelling support sheets and more. Additional Native American Classroom Products: Native American Theme Literature Units Combo PackNative American Secret Code and Word Searc
This information classroom title by Jennifer Owings Dewey is easily integrated into your reading instruction program with the use of our comprehensive classroom literature unit. Study materials include printable spelling practice pages, vocabulary and definition puzzles, student project ideas, teacher resource documentation and more. Answer keys included. Additional Antarctica Resources: Literature Unit, Lesson Plans, and Printable Vocabulary Worksheets for A Tale of Antarctica, by Ulco Glimmer
This 29 page theme unit for The Name Jar, by Yangsook Choi includes a story summary, printable vocabulary worksheets to download, lesson plans, activities and more. Some of the additional resources are listed below.
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The beloved Mem Fox story of a mother and daughter bond in the koala world can easily be integrated into your classroom reading program with our comprehensive literature unit and study guide. Support materials include printable vocabulary worksheets, teacher lesson ideas, vocabulary puzzle pages, student project suggestions, word search activity pages and more. Answer keys provided. Additional resources include but are not limited to the following: Story Summary Comprehension and Discussion Ques
This combo theme unit contains a range of lesson plans for a class study of Ibn Battuta as well as five separate literature unit study guides. Basically, it's all of our other Ibn Battuta products rolled into one at a reduced price. See Also: Saudi Arabia Word Search Worksheet and Printable Vocabulary Puzzle ActivitiesQatar Word Search Worksheet and Vocabulary Puzzle Activities PacketAge of Exploration / Age of Discovery Word Search and Word Puzzle WorksheetsExplorer Word Search and Vocabulary
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I have taught grades one through five around the world, including a year of preschool language development. I have also taught adult English internationally both through a language school and at a refugee camp. I have implemented instructional programs after an earthquake on a remote island, multiple typhoons and even while on evacuation alert in the Middle East. My lesson ideas and materials are designed to be implemented under a wide range of conditions with limited materials.
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