Mindy Killgrove

Sharon Robinson was inspired by the storytellers who shaped her life. Based on the real-life friendship between Jackie Robinson, the author's father, and a Dodgers fan who lived two doors down, this book will most certainly delight you and your students. Whether you are only using an excerpt or you are looking to teach the full book, this resource should come in handy. Included within you will find: study guides (and answer keys), in-class activities, a variety of assessments, and two writing as

Your students will love the music and colors. You will adore the story line and the opportunity to teach about Dia de los Muertos. This quick unit can be used at any time of year, even when you need something snappy to give to a substitute teacher. Included within you will find the Coco movie viewing guide and the answer key, as well as a few short post-viewing writing and research assignments. *This resource contains a compressed zipped file. The Microsoft Power Point and a PDF are included s

This editable novel study unit follows the story of Nadia as she tries to escape from a war-torn Syria. The author of this work, N.H. Senzai, has taken a very sensitive topic and twisted into a story that can be shared with school age students. Included in this resource you will find vocabulary lists and activities, study guides, answer keys, and a number of different assessments that can be formatted to use for any chapter.

This wonderful unit has everything you need to teach this beautiful work. Included in this packet, you will find vocabulary lists and activities, study guides (for all chapters), quizzes for every chapter, a cumulative test, multiple essays, a collage project, a "colorful" experiment, as well as more classroom activities that will ignite your students' imaginations. I have also thrown in a few assignments that correlate with the movie version of the book. I hope that you enjoy!

Relish the 1966 animated classic, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! this holiday season by using this quick little movie guide with your students. Whether you just need something to do for one afternoon, or you need an activity that can stretch for a couple of days right before the winter break, this resource will fit the bill. Included within, you will receive: a movie viewing guide, a movie guide answer key, and a couple of follow-up activities that focus on tracing the theme and ana

It's time for some fun with Greek mythology. Use this viewing guide and the accompanying projects to either introduce or review Greek mythology with your students. These activities are perfect when you've got the post-test blues, when you need a quick substitute teacher plan, or simply as a way to throw a little modern-day twist on mythology into your classroom. Included in this resource, you will find: a movie viewing guide (and answer key), an Ancient Greece scavenger hunt, multiple post-viewi

One of the leaders in support of Women's Rights is Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As the second female who was appointed to sit on the Supreme Court of the United States of America, she is revered and honored. Now, through the study of this book, students can learn about this woman who has made her career fighting against discrimination in all of its forms. In this resource, you will find the book divided by its chapters. For each chapter, I have provided a study guide, a reading comprehension quiz, a re

A little girl once asked, "Why aren't there any girls on Santa's team of reindeer?" Inspired by that question, I wrote Stella: The Flying Reindeer. Teach your students to believe in themselves and have a little faith, while also reading a fun story about the holidays. Included in this packet, you will find: The original story, comprehension questions, enrichment questions, and extended response activities. I have also included an original script that can be used for a production, or as a reader'

Chances are you and your students have been with the Toy Story gang through thick and thin. Bring the 4th Installment in the Disney-PIXAR Toy Story Film Franchise into your classroom with this movie viewing guide. Not only do you receive a detailed movie viewing comprehension guide, but you also get a number of accompanying activities that will help students explore the themes, conflicts, and the main ideas of the story. Use this to review standards or as substitute teacher lesson plans. Either

I've never done anything in my class that provoked the same reactions from my students! This packet includes 180 days of journal prompts. That's one for each day of the school year! If done properly, students will be able to use this as bellwork (a quick five minute activity) or as an exit activity. Students will be so excited to see what their next journal entry will be that they'll come in asking for more.

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas is one of the most wonderful Christmas stories. Delight your students by treating them to a holiday festival, complete with a viewing of more than one of these Christmas classics. Included in this bundle, you will find three entirely editable How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie guides and their answer keys. - Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966 animated version, featuring the voice of Boris Karloff) - Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Chr

Meet Riley Roundtree. She's a curious and clever little lady. Sometimes, she goes on grand adventures with her close friends and family members. By asking loads of questions, Riley explores the world around her. This first book in the Riley Roundtree series, Riley Roundtree Flies in an Airplane, shows step-by-step a real-life scenario and walks children through what it might be like to take their first flight. Soar with Riley and prepare your students or kids for their own amazing journey. Inc

This wonderful little gem contains a collection of novel study units. Included in this product, you will find study guides, vocabulary activities, projects, essays, and assessments for: Paper Towns by John Green, The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom, Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt, The Girl in the Box by Ouida Sebestyen, Tears of a Tiger by Sharon Draper, and Ellen Foster by Kaye Gibbons. I hope that you enjoy these units!

Collecting student data can become a tedious process, but with this handy little resource you will be able to get the work done and have time to spare. These editable handouts are designed especially for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade students. You may use the Microsoft Power Point program to revise these items to fit your students and their needs or you may access the PDF documents, print and distribute the work immediately. This resource covers a variety of subjects including: - R

* I recently added the video viewing guide that is meant to accompany the Disney version of the film. This refreshing read can be used at any time of the year and students will be pleased. To help build background knowledge, this packet includes a mini-debate and short research project. To help explore your students' reactions to the reading, there are multiple essay prompts including a challenge to write in the voice of Winnie Foster. Along with all of these great projects and essays, I have in

Get your students out of their seats with this extra fun scavenger hunt. This easy way to introduce or review grammar will have all of your students smiling. This unit includes notes and guidelines for the teacher as well as directions and handouts for the students. Do this at the beginning of the year, after a long break, or just before starting a unit on grammar and you will feel like you've built an excellent background for all of your students!

Dr. Seuss' beloved classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is given new life and vibrant colors in this 2018 animated adaptation in a film entitled, The Grinch. Share the timeless story with your students using this handy viewing guide. Included within this resource, you will find a movie viewing guide, the answer key to the viewing guide, and accompanying activities that will have your students talking about this unit all holiday season. This item is presented in a compressed zip file. You w

It’s time for Riley Roundtree to get some fresh air and exercise. Accompanied by her grandmother, papaw, and cousin Quinn, Riley walks around her neighborhood. This adventure includes learning about signs, seeing local wildlife, and being safe and careful while out and about. Join Riley for this new and fun experience. Included in this resource, you will find: - The read aloud storybook - Identifying Key Details Worksheets - Understanding Craft and Structure Handouts - A Writing Activity - Revi

Even the simplest tasks can be daunting. In this book, Riley Roundtree and her friends go on a field trip together. They must begin by choosing their field trip buddies. Then, they ride the bus. Finally, they arrive at a festival where they get to look at hot air balloons and identify all the colors they can see. Riley learns a great deal about following directions and being brave today. She ends up having a whole lot of fun and learning a little, too. Included in this resource, you will find: -

While on vacation with her family, Riley explores a plantation. She learns about different types of fruit and how the plants are harvested. Join Riley on another one of her grand adventures. Included in this resource, you will find: - The read aloud storybook - Identifying Key Details Worksheets - Understanding Craft and Structure Handouts - A Writing Activity - Reviewing the Plot and Sequence of Events Worksheets - And many more fun and educational items Please download the preview and consid