I have been teaching primary students for the past 20 years. I have been teaching second grade since 1997. Prior to that time - I was teaching first grade.
This is a vocabulary and comprehension unit with assessments on three of Tomie DePaola's books: Tom, The Baby Sister and Tony's Bread. There are vocabulary and comprehension assessments for each of the three books. You will also find vocabulary flashcards and definitions for at home study and practice, vocabulary cut and paste activities, two vocabulary cloze worksheets per book (one of which could be used for an additional vocabulary assessment), and a sequencing activity for each book.
The vocabulary unit includes a set of vocabulary flashcards and their definitions for at home practice and study. Also included is a vocabulary cut and paste activity for children to match words and their definitions. Two vocabulary cloze worksheets are included along with a vocabulary definition test. You may use one of the cloze activities for an additional assessment. I have also created a comprehension test for the story - The Day Jimmy's Boat Ate the Wash.
This unit contains a comprehension test, vocabulary assessment, two vocabulary cloze worksheets, a vocabulary flashcard sheet and a sheet of definitions. An answer key is included as well. You may use the second cloze worksheet as an additional assessment if you'd like. Please check out my other listings for more Tomie DePaola units!
This is a unit that supports the book - Young Squanto - The First Thanksgiving by Andrew Woods. It is a Scholastic First-Start Biography. You could certainly use the material with another primary level book about Squanto as well. I have included vocabulary flashcards, cloze activities and a test. A comprehension test and sequencing activity are in the packet as well. You will also find all answer keys for the activities. I noticed that on the preview - it appears that there are page break
This product contains a set of vocabulary flashcards, and definitions for Julius Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes. Also included are two vocabulary cloze activities which can be used for practice and/or assessment. A vocabulary cut and paste activity is included along with a vocabulary assessment. I have also included a comprehension test for the story which includes both multiple choice questions, true/false and short answer responses. A table of contents and answer key round out the produ
This is a unit based on the book Young Squanto - The First Thanksgiving, but could work with other primary level books on Squanto. Included are vocabulary flashcards, and activities/assessments as well as a comprehension assessment and sequencing activity.
This is a grammar assessment on adverbs which has students identify the adverb in a sentence and then tell whether the adverb tells "when", "how" or "where". The student also needs to write a sentence using an adverb correctly. I utilize this as an end of week assessment.
This unit includes a sheet of vocabulary flashcards and a sheet of definitions for at home practice and study. There are two vocabulary cloze worksheets, one of which could be used for an assessment. A vocabulary word cut and paste activity is included for students to match vocabulary words and their definitions. A vocabulary definition test and comprehension test on the story round out the unit.
This is a grammar test on possessive nouns. This test only focuses on singular possessive nouns. The children have to write possessive nouns correctly, identify the possessive noun and common noun in a sentence, and write sentences using possessive nouns correctly.
This is a grammar assessment worth 35 points that focuses on synonyms. The children will need to identify pairs of synonyms in a sentence, provide a synonym for an underlined word in a sentence as well as provide a synonym for a given word using a word bank. I generally use this as an end of week assessment after instructing on the skill during the week. An answer key is included.
This is a 40 point assessment on antonyms. An answer key is included at the end. The students will have to choose the correct antonym from a word bank to complete sentences, choose pairs of antonyms in sentences, and provide an antonym for a given word. I use this as an end of week assessment after instructing the skill.
This packet offers a set of vocabulary flashcards with a second sheet of definitions for at home practice. There is also a second set of flashcards and definitions to complete a cut and paste matching activity. You will also find two vocabulary cloze activities including one that can be used for an assessment. A comprehension test and vocabulary test complete the packet. I have also included an answer key.
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Experience
I have been teaching primary students for the past 20 years. I have been teaching second grade since 1997. Prior to that time - I was teaching first grade.
Teaching style
I love integrating trade books into my curriculum and prefer utilizing curriculum units that can touch across many areas of the curriculum. I want the children in my classroom to be engaged and to be excited about literature. Hands-on activities are often the focus of math and science in our classroom.
My own education history
I gained my undergrad degree in elementary education from Grove City College in 1990. My masters is in the area of elementary education as well.
Additional biographical information
I live near Pittsburgh, PA with my husband, Jim, my 16 year old daughter, Mary and my best four-legged friend, Sandman.
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