Monique Bertolotti

This packet includes step-by-step planning pages in creating a character to base a series of realistic fiction stories on. The planning pages are simple and include various graphic organizers to keep the ideas clear and usable. The planning pages include: -draw/label the character -list specific words to describe the character's traits -brainstorming page for possible kid problems the character could face -story map page to plan the elements -brainstorm box of "spicy" words to use to make the s

This chart is perfect for pocket charts and can also be used alone! In my own classroom, I use this in a long schedule-style pocket chart, which makes it easy to switch monthly, weekly or whenever you need! Simply print, laminate and display! The jobs that are included are: -Line Leader -Teacher's Helper -Librarian -Messenger -Table Captain -Door Monitor -Supply Manager -Custodian -Mail Manager -Calendar Captain *You also receive a blank, editable page so that you may add any jobs of your choi

Often in teaching the content areas, the textbooks we utilize can be somewhat difficult for our students. Prior to beginning a new Social Studies unit, I start by giving the children a unit preview sheet. It is a 3-column chart in which the children look through the pictures and text features and list the things they see, they think and they wonder (based on what they are carefully observing). This activity helps the children build prior knowledge as well as make connections to new text, all whi

An amazing way to help students hold onto their learning is to have them summarize what they've discovered. I use this organizer during each of my Social Studies lessons. In the early stages, we complete the chart as a group. Eventually, the children are ready to jot on their own. It is also an amazing way to organize leaning when listening to a read aloud, an oral presentation or other activity. Included are 2 variations of one graphic organizer. You will get: -Listen and Learn! -Read and Jot