Teaching With Comics
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I am a National Board Certified teacher with 13 years experience as an elementary classroom teacher and Reading Specialist. I currently teach a 1st and 2nd grade split class. My favorite subject to teach is writing. On TPT you'll find a lot of resources for creating guided writing booklets for your elementary students' writing projects. These booklets have been life-savers for me in my own classroom in terms of organization, planning, and logistics. Ever since I started using these hand-made booklets I've seen my students' writing improve and their love of the writing process flourish!
I am also a published comics artist and I love to incorporate my own personal style of comics and illustration into my classroom. Visit rachelcomics.com for more comics!
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How to Write a Fairy Tale - Fairy Tale Writing Graphic Organizer - Packet
This unique and easy-to-use graphic organizer includes everything your students need to write a successful fairy tale narrative! Students will learn the common story elements and structures found in fairy tales.Students will plan their writing accordingly, and draft a beginning, middle and end using included narrative writing transition words anchor charts.Students will revise and edit their writing using included revision and editing check-lists.The best part of this structured way to teach na
1st - 4th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
RL.2.2
, W.1.3
, W.1.5
+18
Passion Project | 10-Day Independent Research Packet | 12 Graphic Organizers
Ready to take on self-guided inquiry projects in your elementary classroom or homeschool? Start here with:A 12-page "print & go" packet.11 graphic organizers.Takes your students from start to finish in just 10 days.Simple, colorful, learner-friendly.Follow the Inquiry Cycle:WonderExploreCreateShareReflectWhat's included:A full color 12-page "print & go" packet for students.Examples of questions that work well.Note-taking sheets for reading researchA menu of project ideas to create.Sentence-start
1st - 4th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Science
CCSS
RI.1.2
, RI.1.9
, RI.2.1
+14
Realistic Fiction Narrative Writing & Response to Literature Graphic Organizers
Three printable pages of Realistic Fiction graphic organizers that work DOUBLE TIME in your classroom! Use these resources to -- Guide young writers in planning their Realistic Fiction narratives: Main character (name, age, internal/external traits)SettingProblem/SolutionMain character changes and life lesson learned (example life lessons included)**or** Guide young readers in responding to literature after reading a Realistic Fiction narrative story. I've used these resources in my classroom w
1st - 4th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+15
Elementary Realistic Fiction Narrative Writing | 12 Graphic Organizers | Packet
What's Included:A 16-page "Print and Go" packet.12 graphic organizers and blank writing paper to plan, draft, revise and edit Realistic Fiction narrative writing in Grades 2-5.A complete example booklet mentor text to support instruction.Editable slides if you want to change the graphic organizers or project in your classroom.Common Core Standards-aligned!Graphic Organizers Included:Main and secondary character planningSetting planningCharacter Life LessonStory ArcTransition WordsRevision Check-
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.2.3
, W.2.5
, W.2.6
+16
The Magical Yet Printable Growth Mindset Worksheet Display
Writing worksheet and coloring page to accompany a read aloud and growth mindset discussion of The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi. Perfect for an classroom or hallway display.
K - 4th
English Language Arts, Reading, Social Emotional Learning
Figure Me Out - All About Me in Numbers - Back to School Math Activity
Figure Me Out - All About Me in Numbers - Back to School Math Worksheet Activity A great back to school math activity, I’ve used it for many years teaching 1st, 2nd, and 4th grades. I like to post the finished products in the hallway so classmates, teachers and parents can try to guess who the students are! **Enrichment opportunity** — require students to use at least one of each equation in their poster: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
1st - 4th
Math, Numbers
K-2 Informational Writing | Publish 2 Books | All About & How-To Writing
What's Included:A 10-page "Print and Go" All About informational writing packet.A 10-page "Print and Go" How-To informational writing packet.12 graphic organizers and blank writing paper to plan, draft, and publish.2 complete example booklet mentor texts to support instruction.Editable slides if you want to change the graphic organizers or project in your classroom.Common Core Standards-aligned!Graphic Organizers Included:Planning pagesSentence-startersWriting paper"About the Author" I love usin
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.K.2
, W.K.6
, W.1.2
+5
Fairy Tale Story Elements and Structure Anchor Chart
This anchor chart can be used as a reference for young writers learning the common story elements and structure of a narrative fairy tale.
1st - 4th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
RL.2.2
, W.1.3
, W.3.3
+5
Elementary Editable Student Self-Reflection Assessment for Conferences
4-page editable student self-reflection -- perfect for preparing for fall conferences and student-led conferences!Editable in 2 different formats -- slides (.ppt) & word (.doc) I've used this self-reflection to prepare for fall family conferences with 2nd graders for the past 5 years! You could easily use this or adapt it to 1st, 3rd and 4th, and 5th grades, too. Edit to fill in your own standards for subjects, behaviors and work habits that you want students to reflect on. Young learners wil
2nd - 5th
Character Education, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Elementary Year-Long Phonics and Spelling | Scope & Sequence | 140 Word Lists
What’s Included:35 weeks of word lists to match phonics & spelling scope and sequence.140 differentiated phonics-based word lists!34 spelling lists!Each Phonics Focus includes 4 word lists: Easier, Word Sort 1, Word Sort 2, HarderPrintable Word Sort graphic organizer with instructions and examples.Printable illustrated Spelling Practice Choice Board with instructions.I use the Elementary Year-Long Phonics and Spelling Word Lists, Word Sorts and Spelling Practice Choice Board in my 2nd grade clas
2nd - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3a
, RF.2.3b
+10
Report Card Comments - Grades K-2 - Subject Narratives - SEL Strengths & Goals
K-2 Report Card Comments: Subject Narratives and Individualized Social-Emotional Strengths & Goals **This is the format and foundation of my report card narratives and comments for the past 5 years teaching grades 1 and 2!!** Subject NarrativesIncludes editable paragraphs of subject narratives (describing in detail what was covered in class) for K-2 subjects: Social-emotional learningReading - FounThis format has been the foundation of my report card narratives and comments over the past five
K - 3rd
English Language Arts, Math, Social Emotional Learning
Simple Basic Narrative Story Arc Anchor Chart and Graphic Organizer 2 Sizes
Narrative writing story arc anchor charts and graphic organizers are perfect for understanding and planning plot in a narrative writing unit. I've used these graphic organizers with 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade writers. I like having the option of a larger (tabloid 11 x 17) size for students who need more space to draw and write their ideas and/or for poster display in the hallway. I've included standard (8.5 x 11) sizes as well if you cannot print to tabloid or if you prefer it for your classr
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.1.3
, W.2.3
, W.3.3
+2
Elementary Spelling & Word Study Practice Choice Board
What's included:Printable illustrated Spelling Practice Choice Board with 12 activities and instructions.Ideas for how to use to supplement your classroom, homework, or homeschool ELA curriculum.Exit Tickets to help manage independent work time and accountability.The Spelling Practice Choice Board is a resource I use in my second grade classroom to facilitate independent practice of spelling lists. You could also use it for Word Study and/or homework! Works well for Grades 1-5! Looking for word
2nd - 5th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Sight Words, Spelling
Elementary Opinion Writing Packet | 8 Pages | Graphic Organizers | Print & Go!
What's Included:An 8-page "Print and Go" packet.4 graphic organizers and blank writing paper to plan and draft an opinion or persuasive writing essay.A complete example mentor text to support instruction.Common Core Standards-aligned!Graphic Organizers Included:Opinion brainstormingStructure plan: Opinion, Reason #1, Reason #2, ConclusionTransition Words and Sentence StartersEditing Check-ListUse For:Classroom or homeschool instructionIndependent work for enrichment or early finishersHomeworkI l
1st - 4th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.1.1
, W.1.5
, W.2.1
+12
How to Make an Autobiographical Comic Memoir Cartooning Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer outlines 4 steps to making an autobiographical comic: BrainstormSequencePlan comic panelsSketch comic panelsIncludes practical tips for how to make comic panels for beginner cartoonists! A great enrichment, club, or independent learning activity for students.
2nd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Creative Writing, Graphic Arts, Writing
Simple Book in a Box Final Book Club Project - Elementary Reading Project
Simple end-of-book culminating reading project for an elementary (2nd-5th grades) Book Club group to collaborate on. For a fiction novel (could be edited/adapted for nonfiction). Includes: Easy-to-follow directions for a book club group to create a "book in a box" final project.A graphic organizer for the group to record text evidence from their novel.Can easily be edited and adapted to work as an independent project for enrichment and/or early finishers. .doc format, easily edited and printed.
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.2.3
, RL.3.3
, RL.4.3
+1
Preschool & Pre-K Workbook | Fun Math, Reading & Puzzles for Pre-Writers
Print and go no-prep preschool and pre-k workbook. 14 pages of kindergarten readiness reading, math, and puzzles workbook pages for pre-writers. What's included?A print & fold workbook you can easily make at school or at home.14 pages of math, reading, and puzzles workbook pages.Reading: match CVC words to their picture.Math: addition within 20, sequencing numbers from smallest to largest.Puzzles: Crack the code, arrow mazes.Social-emotional learning: All about me drawing pages.Instructions for
PreK - K
Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Decodable Book | Short A CVC | Science of Reading | Fun-to-read decodable comic!
Science of reading-aligned easy-to-print-and-fold decodable reader comic book! Why do decodable texts have to be boring? Your child will love reading this adorable and engaging book again and again! Max and Pat featuring -- 6 pages of decodable textAdorable charactersComics-style speech and thought bubbles to engage young readersBlack and white drawings students can color inA problem and solutionA focus question for comprehension checkAnd a sense of humor!Focus sound-spelling: short a spelled
PreK - 1st
Reading
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+15
Farmer’s Market Math Simulation - Adding Coins and Making Change (Updated!)
Integrate your students’ learning about counting coins and adding money amounts with a fun, real-world simulation and economics! This packet organizes a class-wide Farmers Market Simulation across 3-5 days in which students take turns being “Buyers” and “Sellers”. Note: This simulation works best with play money to make the wallets and cash registers. (Suggested amount of money is $3.00 in nickels, dimes, and quarters, but this can be changed to meet the needs of your learners.)
1st - 3rd
Applied Math, Economics , Math
CCSS
2.MD.C.8
, 2.NBT.B.6
Project-Based Learning PBL Group Project Self-Reflection | Grades 1-4
2-page Project-Based Learning (PBL) Self-Reflection for students to complete at the end of a PBL cycle. Perfect for sharing with families at a PBL showcase event. Students draw, write, and select emojis to reflect on their project and working with a group. **Made for a group project, but easily edited in Word to accommodate an independent project.** I adapted this worksheet from PBL Works materials, considered "the gold standard in Project-Based Learning." I’ve used this reflection twice a yea
1st - 4th
English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
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About the store
Experience
I am a National Board Certified teacher with 13 years experience as an elementary classroom teacher and Reading Specialist. I currently teach a 1st and 2nd grade split class. My favorite subject to teach is writing. On TPT you'll find a lot of resources for creating guided writing booklets for your elementary students' writing projects. These booklets have been life-savers for me in my own classroom in terms of organization, planning, and logistics. Ever since I started using these hand-made booklets I've seen my students' writing improve and their love of the writing process flourish!
I am also a published comics artist and I love to incorporate my own personal style of comics and illustration into my classroom. Visit rachelcomics.com for more comics!
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certification in Literacy (ages 3-12)
My own education history
MS.Ed. University of Pennsylvania
B.A. College of William and Mary
Additional biographical information
I am currently on sabbatical from teaching and living in Ireland for the year with my husband and almost 4-year-old daughter!
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