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Olivia Gamble

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Ohio, United States
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I taught third grade for eleven years and now second grade for eleven years. I am a proud to be a teacher! I love my job!
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Preview of Cereal Box Book Report

Cereal Box Book Report

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Olivia Gamble
This packet includes pages to fill out for a book report in a format that can be applied to a cereal box. The report includes pieces on summarizing, main idea, details, illustrations, characters, setting, beginning, middle, end and author/illustrator. Students can also give a five smiley approval (or less).
Preview of Zapato Power- Freddie Ramos Takes Off

Zapato Power- Freddie Ramos Takes Off

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Olivia Gamble
This literacy unit is designed to go with the book Zapato Power- Freddie Ramos Takes Off by Jacqueline Jules. There are numerous activities that include making predictions, series study, reading for a purpose, creative writing, characters, understanding details, cause and effect, problem and solution, drawing conclusions, understanding characters, summarizing, descriptive language, reality vs fantasy, sequence of events, alliteration, key details, compare & contrast and much more!
Preview of What REALLY Happened to Humpty?

What REALLY Happened to Humpty?

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Olivia Gamble
This literature unit was designed to use with the book What REALLY Happened to Humpty? Written by Joe Dumpty as told to Jeanie Franz Ransom and Illustrated by Stephen Axelsen. It has a wonderful array of skills that are used in the elementary classroom. Activities include worksheets in story maps, similarities and differences in books and characters, character traits, identifying setting and characters, inferences, using illustrations, making predictions, sequence of events, matching, summary,
Preview of Lowji Discovers America Literature (ELA) Unit

Lowji Discovers America Literature (ELA) Unit

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Olivia Gamble
This literature unit is a novel study for the book Lowji Discovers America, written by Candace Fleming. It has a wealth of skills that can be used at a range of skills. Some of the skills that are focused upon are: Theme, Main Idea and Details, Character Traits, Settings, Main Character, Comparisons, Compare/Contrast, Research Skills, Report Writing, Venn Diagrams, Projects, Making Lists, Categorizing, Following Clues, Context Clues, Pros/Cons, Interview Questions, Steps to a Solution, Problem
Preview of Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up

Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up

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Olivia Gamble
This Literacy Unit is a product that features many different reading skills. Some of the features include: Theme, Predictions, Journal Writing, Setting, Main Characters, Characters, Character Traits, Cause and Effect, Inferences, Comprehension, Visualizing, Comparisons, Recall and Connect Details, Letter Writing, Sequence of Events, Key Details, Date Writing, Draw Conclusions, Summarize, Problem and Solution, Connect Events and Real World Situations, Vocabulary, Writing Prompts, and much more.
Preview of Breakout at the Bug Lab Literacy Unit

Breakout at the Bug Lab Literacy Unit

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Olivia Gamble
This literacy unit was made to be used with the story Breakout at the Bug Lab by Ruth Horowitz and illustrated by Joan Holub. It has reading skills such as, genre (Realistic Fiction), using illustrations, setting, narrator, characters, making predictions, details of the story, identifying the plot, problem and solution, sequence of events, similes, and much more!
Preview of Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown

Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown

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Olivia Gamble
This package was based on the book Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown by Paula Danzinger. It includes skills on Characters, Main Characters, Setting, Sequence of Events, Problem and Solution, Story Maps, Comparing Characters, Understanding Characters, Relating to the Story, Adjectives, Understanding the Plot, Genre (Realistic Fiction), and much more.
Preview of Tea with Milk  (Allen Say)

Tea with Milk (Allen Say)

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Olivia Gamble
This literacy unit consists of LA skills such as understanding characters, compare and contrast, problem and solution, understanding the setting, setting identification, relating to characters, understanding theme, sequence of events, making inferences, summary, maps, time periods, comprehension, and much more.
Preview of Lost in Bermooda

Lost in Bermooda

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Olivia Gamble
This product consists of Reading and Language Arts activities that go along with the book Lost in Bermooda, by Mike Litwin. Some of the topics include characters, setting, problem and solution, cause and effect, compare and contrast, comprehension, recalling key details, sequence of events, understanding illustrations, making inferences, and much more.
Preview of Maybelle in the Soup

Maybelle in the Soup

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Olivia Gamble
This literacy unit was created using the short novel, Maybelle in the Soup by Katie Speck. This unit includes skills such as making predictions, genre: fantasy, set a purpose to read, understanding characters, character analysis, identify settings, cause and effect, synonyms and antonyms, making connections, recall key details, relating to characters, drawing conclusions, understanding vocabulary, sequence of events, adjectives, verbs, making inferences, onomatopoeia, filling out a chart, story
Preview of Detective Gordon: The First Case

Detective Gordon: The First Case

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Olivia Gamble
This literacy unit is designed to use with the book Detective Gordon: The First Case by Ulf Nilsson. The unit is split into chapters with lessons designed for each chapter. Many literacy skills are included. Some of them are: Making Predictions, Genre, Setting and Characters, Writing Prompts, Problem and Solution, Cause and Effect, Descriptive Words, Sequence of Events, Cite Evidence, Summary, Steps in a Process, Connecting Events, Character Traits, Drawing Conclusions, Making Inferences, Comp
Preview of What If You Had Animal Teeth

What If You Had Animal Teeth

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Olivia Gamble
This package contains pages to use with the story What If You Had Animal Teeth. It has literacy based activities that correlate with this science book. There are pre-reading activities, note taking sections, a venn diagram, writing assignment, and a fill in section.
Preview of Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream:  A Mathematical Story

Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream: A Mathematical Story

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Olivia Gamble
This Unit is intended to use with the story Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream. It is a mathematical story that teaches different ways to multiply, using different strategies. Included in this unit are posters, booklets, worksheets, practice pages, math fact flashcards, and much more.
Preview of Pickles to Pittsburgh - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

Pickles to Pittsburgh - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

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Olivia Gamble
This literacy unit is designed to go with the book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. It works on reading and language arts skills that include: compare and contrast, setting, illustrating, story maps, problem and solution, adjectives, sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and details, beginning/middle/end, summary, comprehension, vocabulary, writing topics, and much more!
Preview of Secret Pizza Party

Secret Pizza Party

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Olivia Gamble
This purchase correlates with the story Secret Pizza Party by Adam Rubin. It includes skills such as following steps, first/next/then/finally/last, adjectives, wanted poster, making an invitation, creative thinking with disguises, story maps, preparing your own party, problem and solution, and a pizza craft.
Preview of What If You Had Animal Eyes!?

What If You Had Animal Eyes!?

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Olivia Gamble
This product contains literacy activities to use with the book, What If You Had Animal Eyes!? by Sandra Markle and illustrated by Howard McWilliam. It contains activities such fact finders, note taking, comprehension, logging, writing prompts, comparison charts, charts to record information, main idea and details, beginning/middle/end, inferencing, critical thinking, fill-ins, and diagrams-including a quiz. It is a great resource if you like these series of books! Try it out!
Preview of Diary of A Worm

Diary of A Worm

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Olivia Gamble
This Diary of A Worm packet consists of literacy activities to use with your students. It has cause and effect, journaling, fact and opinion, inferences, problem and solution, and a teacher explanation sheet for your use.
Preview of Grandfather's Journey

Grandfather's Journey

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Olivia Gamble
This unit was prepared to use with the book, Grandfather's Journey, by Allen Say. It covers topics such as Narrator, Setting, Maps, Projects, Characters, Understanding Characters, Compare/Contrast, Relating to Self, Inferences, Summarizing, Problem and Solution, Using Pictures, Theme, Sequence, and much more.
Preview of Invention Project

Invention Project

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Olivia Gamble
This cross-curricular unit allows students to create an invention and go through the step-by-step process of making and creating it. It also allows students the opportunity to present their project with an accompanying report that they can write describing the process that they used to make their machine. My kids have done this for years and LOVE to present and watch others. We are usually amazed at the wonderful ideas they create!
Preview of Stink and the World's Worst Super Stinky Sneakers

Stink and the World's Worst Super Stinky Sneakers

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Olivia Gamble
This literacy unit is based on the book Stink and the World's Worst Super Stinky Sneakers. It includes a range of english and language arts lessons on skills such as inferences, cause and effect, problem and solution, main idea, sequencing, characters, setting, main characters, comprehension, recalling details, vocabulary, and much more!
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About the store

Experience

I taught third grade for eleven years and now second grade for eleven years. I am a proud to be a teacher! I love my job!

Teaching style

I believe in teaching fundamental basics and building upon those basics to create high-achieving problem solvers, who are capable of abstract thinking. I like to incorporate fun activities to help ensure that the students stay actively engaged.

My own education history

Bachelor of Science from Ashland University in 2001 and a Master's Degree from Bowling Green State University in 2012.

Additional biographical information

I am married with three children and reside with my family. I enjoy scrapbooking and spending time with my family.