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Persuasive Ads to Analyze: Critical Thinking, Advertising Techniques, Library
printables, activities, literacy center ideas, critical thinking, non-fiction, reading response, Advertising techniques, classroom organization, media literacy, classroom library display, reading response
Grades 3 - 6
I believe that teaching media literacy is an essential part of teaching reading in today's world, especially for younger children. I wanted to provide learners with the opportunity to look closely at the words and techniques advertisers use to persuade them to purchase their prod
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Informational Text
Theme and Accountable Talk: The Curious Garden
Quality open-ended comprehension questions take time to develop. No-Nonsense Teaching has done the time-consuming work for you.
The Curious Garden is an thoughtful read aloud which asks us to reflect upon the importance of being curious and renewing our cities with nature.
This resource includes scaffolded questions to help guide children in thinking deeply about the text and understanding the theme or big ideas.
The questions are intended to be used in conjunction with purposeful talk strate
3rd - 6th
Reading
Theme and Accountable Talk: The Great Kapok Tree
Quality open-ended comprehension questions take time to develop. No-Nonsense Teaching has done the time-consuming work for you.
The Great Kapok Tree by Lynn Cherry is an persuasive read aloud which asks us to reflect upon the importance of protecting the Amazon Rain Forest.
This resource includes scaffolded questions to help guide children in thinking deeply about the text and understanding the theme or big ideas.
The questions are intended to be used in conjunction with purposeful talk strat
3rd - 6th
Speaking & Listening
Exit Slips - Exit Tickets - American and UK Versions
Exit Slips! Exit Tickets are a great tool for learners to critically reflect on their learning and lessons. Exit slips provide a fast and easy way for teachers to assess the learning of each child at the end of a lesson.
100 Exit Slips for Grade 4 (with support) to adult learners.
'Country Friendly' resource: UK, American, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand Versions.
After a few years of teaching Grades 4-8, I wanted a strategy to help me better understand how well my learners understood the
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects
Theme and Accountable Talk: Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems
Quality open-ended comprehension questions take time to develop. No-Nonsense Teaching has done the time-consuming work for you.
Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems is an amusing read aloud which focuses on the love and attachment a toddler has for his/her favourite toy.
This resource includes scaffolded questions to help guide children in thinking deeply about the text and understanding the theme or big ideas.
The questions are intended to be used in conjunction with purposeful talk strategies.
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K - 3rd
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
Theme and Accountable Talk: Blackout by John Rocco
Quality open-ended comprehension questions take time to develop. No-Nonsense Teaching has done the time-consuming work for you.
Blackout by John Rocco is a wonderful read aloud which asks us to reflect upon the effects technology has on the relationships around us.
This resource includes scaffolded questions to help guide children in thinking deeply about the text and understanding the theme or big ideas.
The questions are intended to be used in conjunction with purposeful talk strategies.
2nd - 6th
Environment
First - Third Grade ELA Homework: WITH PARENT TIPS – EDITABLE - FULL YEAR
Class lessons or homework! This EDITABLE Writers Workshop Homework bridges the gap between home, world and school. The homework tasks mirror your Writers Workshop lessons in the classroom while providing parents with valuable writing teaching tips to help improve their child's writing at home. It is also perfect to use as a teacher's guide for in-class Writer's Workshop lessons and teaching tips!!! Use it in the classroom and/or for homework. Both teachers and parents will appreciate the specifi
1st - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.1.1
, W.1.2
, W.1.3
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Theme and Accountable Talk: Varmints by Helen Ward
Theme, Big Ideas, Purposeful Talk, Accountable Talk, Comprehension, Read Aloud
Quality open-ended comprehension questions take time to develop. No-Nonsense Teaching has done the time-consuming work for you.
Varmints by Helen Ward is a fascinating read aloud which asks us to reflect upon the effects urbanization has on the environment.
This resource includes scaffolded questions to help guide children in thinking deeply about the text and understanding the theme or big ideas.
The questions ar
3rd - 6th
Environment
Word Wall Template Editable
Free. Create your own Word Wall words!
Use this template to create your own words to post on your Word Wall. Construct an authentic Word Wall by collecting misspelled words from your learners' writing and using those words as part of your Word Work lessons.
Also, look for 'Unscramble the Word' Free Template to use as a word work activity or ELA center.
Word Wall, Word Work, Word Study, Spelling, Balanced Literacy, Comprehensive Literacy
K - 12th
English Language Arts, Spelling, Writing
Word Work Template Activity: Unscramble the Word Editable
Word Work, Word Study, RTI, Phonics, Spelling, Activity, Word Wall, ELA, Balanced Literacy, Comprehensive Literacy
Create your own 'Unscramble the Word' or 'Build a Word' activities.
This template is perfect for creating word work (word study) activities. Simply type a Word Wall or spelling word into the template, cut and place into an envelope.
Learners will have the opportunity to study how words are put together while enjoying the challenge of unscrambling. This activity can be complet
1st - 10th
English Language Arts, Spelling, Writing
Theme and Accountable Talk: The Hueys in the New Jumper
Free. This will give you an example of the type of open-ended questions you will find in No-Nonsense Teaching read aloud 'Theme' series of resources. The paid 'Theme' series of resources includes enough purposeful talk questions to last 2 - 4 lessons depending on the book.
Quality open-ended comprehension questions take time to develop. No-Nonsense Teaching has done the time-consuming work for you.
The Hueys and the New Jumper by Oliver Jeffers is an entertaining read aloud which asks readers
K - 3rd
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
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About the store
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14 years teaching experience.
Teaching style
Less is more! I spend a lot of time reflecting critically about how to best use every moment of the day. I like to keep the overall Literacy structure consistent and predictable for learners while supporting critical and creative thinking. Predictable structures allow children to focus on the content of their work. In addition, it allows for efficient planning.
I also try my best to stay away from photocopying worksheets :) For the same amount of time it takes to find a reproducible and wait for the photocopier, I can create high level interactive lessons that focus on thinking. Although I enjoy cute activities that involve colouring, cutting and gluing, I have come to realized that children are actually more engaged, think at higher levels and gain more confidence when they plan, create and do the organizational thinking for themselves. That means most worksheets are out. The products No-Nonsense Teaching creates, assist teachers in guiding their learners through reflection and support high-level thinking.
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