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Over twenty years working in public, private, and charter schools. Master's degree in reading and another in curriculum and instruction. TESOL/ELL/ESL, Reading, & Gifted Licensure. Monies made from this store buy the dog treats.
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Bud, Not Buddy Unit Packet
This downloadable .zip file contains ten editable word documents to use when teaching Christopher Paul Curtis's Bud, Not Buddy. Student write journals entries as if they were the characters, answer short answer questions with an easy to use-and-score student-friendly checklist included. A final assessment for the entire text is also included. Students practice close reading strategies by analyzing key passages, making predictions, and answering short essay questions. Ready to print and go, thes
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Novel Studies, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
 +15
Nonfiction Text Features Scavenger Hunt
Grab some nonfiction books (HINT: Ask your local librarian for Orbis Pictus winners!) and watch your students take off on this "scavenger hunt" to unpack, name, and analyze nonfiction text features. Easy to edit and customize.
4th - 6th
Informational Text, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RI.4.5
, RI.4.7
, RI.4.10
 +6
View from Saturday Test
Fully editable test with a variety of question types including short essay questions with checklist to prompt students to cite the text.
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.3
, RL.5.5
 +9
Early Mesopotamia Assessment/Review FULLY EDITABLE World History Exam
Fully editable short assessment/test/exam/review for early civilizations (Mesopotamia - Babylonians, Sumerians, etc.). A variety of question types with a checklist for the short essays.
5th - 7th
Ancient History, Other (Social Studies), World History
Introduction to Early Civilizations EDITABLE Test
Short FULLY EDITABLE quiz perfect for homeschooling, fourth, fifth, sixth, or seventh grade world history standards with a variety of questions (including a checklist for short essays).
4th - 7th
Ancient History, Other (Social Studies), World History
View from Saturday Anticipation Guide
Short, editable anticipation guide to help students begin thinking about key ideas and themes in E.L. Konigsburg's The View from Saturday. Prompts discussion and building background knowledge before reading and great to revisit afterwards.
5th - 7th
Literature, Novel Studies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.4.2
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.2
 +5
Rule of St. Benedict Article & Questions
A short article about the Rule of St. Benedict with accompanying short answer questions and scoring checklist/rubric. Good for PSR, station work, sub plans, or to enrich student discussion about religious life.
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Religion
View from Saturday Chapter 2 Questions
Fully editable short essay questions with checklist to prompt students to cite the text.
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.3
, RL.5.5
 +9
View from Saturday Chapter 10 Questions
Fully editable short essay questions with checklist to prompt students to cite the text.
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.3
, RL.5.5
 +9
View from Saturday Chapter 7 Questions
Fully editable short essay questions with checklist to prompt students to cite the text.
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.3
, RL.5.5
 +9
View from Saturday Chapter 1 Questions
Fully editable short essay questions with checklist to prompt students to cite the text.
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.3
, RL.5.5
 +9
Hattie Big Sky Short Essay Questions
Six fully editable short-answer/extended response questions with a checklist (for grading and student self-reflection) calling for complete sentences and multiple pieces of textual evidence for Kirby Larson's book Hattie Big Sky.
4th - 8th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
 +12
Christ Our Life Chapter 3 Notetaking Resource
This fully editable two-page handout is designed to help students learn and practice notetaking skills. Ideal for classrooms or PSR.
5th - 7th
Close Reading, Reading, Religion
Christ Our Life Grade 6 Chapter 1 Student Notetaking Outline
This fully editable two-page handout is designed to help students learn and practice notetaking skills. Ideal for classrooms or PSR.
5th - 7th
Religion
Christ our Life Grade 6 Chapter 2 Notetaking Outline
This fully editable two-page handout is designed to help students learn and practice notetaking skills. Ideal for classrooms or PSR.
5th - 7th
Religion
History of the Rosary Article & Questions
A short article about the rosary with questions and reflection. A checklist for short-answer questions is included. Perfect for October, May (or any time!), PSR, sub plans, and station work. Editable.
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Reading, Religion
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.5.1
 +8
No Guitar Blues Questions & Plot Chart
STORY NOT INCLUDED. Use this worksheet to get students generating questions and identifying key points in the plot in this classic short story. No prep - easy to edit as needed and print.
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
 +8
Hatchet Extended Response Questions
Six short-answer/extended response questions with a checklist (for grading and student self-reflection) calling for complete sentences and multiple pieces of textual evidence for Gary Paulsen's book Hatchet.
4th - 8th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
 +12
My Side of the Mountain Short Essay Questions
Six short-answer/extended response questions with a checklist (for grading and student self-reflection) calling for complete sentences and multiple pieces of textual evidence for the book My Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George.
4th - 8th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
 +12
St. Nicholas Day Article & Questions
This is a short article with attribution and four text-dependent questions for students to practice close reading skills and learn a little bit about this saint. A checklist for short-answer questions is included. Adaptable and perfect for Sunday school, PSR, sub plans, and more.
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Reading, Religion
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, RI.5.1
 +8
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About the store
Experience
Over twenty years working in public, private, and charter schools. Master's degree in reading and another in curriculum and instruction. TESOL/ELL/ESL, Reading, & Gifted Licensure. Monies made from this store buy the dog treats.
Teaching style
My classroom contains over 1500 books for personal reading.
Awards & shining teacher moments
A box full of thankful letters from parents and former students.
My own education history
Reading a lot of books.
Additional biographical information
Take a deep breath. Dramatic entrance; intriguing tools. Unfurl exemplary creative expression. Examine its power. Teach technique. Tell true stories. Engage imagination. Bestow possibilities. Protect incubation and reflection. Respect evidence of flow. Reward striving. Steady each stumble. Encourage, nourish, reinforce. (Learn to whisper, "Yes.") Bestow more possibilities. Return to earth. Clear debris. Step back. Promise more. Tiptoe out.
- Smutny, Joan F, et. al. Teaching young gifted children in the regular classroom identifying, nurturing, and challenging ages 4-9. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Pub., 1997.
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