Mariel Simon

I noticed that my students needed support with financial terms when looking over their work with word problems that involved money. It wasn't so much that they didn't understand the math, but more the specific vocabulary. So my friend and I created this book about "Sammie" who goes shopping and learns all the money words! It even gets into percents which is far too complicated for my 3rd graders but may be useful for even 6th grade teachers! The graphics are great! I think this is especiall

This document supports level M readers prepare to move up to Level N texts by taking a level M text and highlighting the qualities that would be necessary to read a Level N text. This document allows you to mark up the text, Ivy & Bean Break the Fossil Record (Book 3 of the series) in order to support your readers who you feel are ready to move from Guided Reading level M to Guided Reading Level N. The document includes book introductions, tasks and plans for post-its found on particular p

Attached are mostly inferential questions organized by chapter with the purpose of engaging students as they read. The questions connect to the most significant aspects of the text, mostly relating to themes and symbolism, while also tracking their literal comprehension. If students' answers are confusing or incorrect, it helps teachers know when it is time to stop and check in. The last page includes directions for an essay, which can easily be modified to be more open ended. It also includes

This document allows you to mark up the text, Dragon Slayers' Academy 1: The New Kid at School to support your readers who just moved from Guided Reading Level O to Guided Reading Level P. It focuses particularly on figurative language and vocabulary development. The document includes book introductions, tasks and plans for post-its found on particular pages. You will have to attach the items to the book yourself. This does not included any copies of Dragon Slayers' Academy 1. This also wor

This document supports students who are working in Series Book Clubs. It is an example of how you can guide students through planning for weekly Book Club Meetings using a calendar.