Rebbecca's Resources

Reading Notebook resources made with Google Docs that follows "Interpretation Book Clubs: Analyzing Theme," a Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Unit for Grade 5. This listing includes: Unit Learning Targets; half page resources for lessons 1-9, 11-13, 15, and 17-19; and an end of unit reflection. Simply print, cut in half, and have students glue or tape into their Reading Notebooks! I find that these resources are great for students as they are practicing and honing the skills taught

Reading Notebook resources made with Google Docs that follows "Moving Up Levels of Nonfiction," a Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Unit for Grade 5. This listing includes: Unit Learning Targets; half page resources for lessons 1-10 and 12-19; and an end of unit reflection. Simply print, cut in half, and have students glue or tape into their Reading Notebooks! I find that these resources are great for students as they are practicing and honing the skills taught in mini-lessons. They g

This lesson includes a PowerPoint slideshow, resources, and activities to help students understand the following Big Ideas: 1. There would be many serious consequences if schools, communities, and our country tried to function without government and rules or laws. 2. People institute governments for many reasons such as safety, promoting the common good, and protecting individual rights. 3. The Constitution describes how the government is organized.

Looking for ways for students to be reflective and set goals for future learning? Here are two self-reflections for students, one to use at the end of the first semester, and the other for end of the year use. Perfect to include with student report cards to parents!