The Nomadic Classroom
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Sacramento, California, United States
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The Nomadic Classroom offers rigorous and effective curriculum and resources for grades 5-12 specializing in scaffolding and differentiating for multilingual learners, intervention, general education, and gifted students. We have coached and mentored educators on classroom management techniques, utilizing accommodations and supports in the mainstream classroom, and how to effectively connect and build relationships with students. We have a combined 25 years of experience in education.
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Death by Scrabble Guided Reading Flowmap
Enjoy this graphic organizer to help build student comprehension while reading the story, Death by Scrabble by Charlie Fish. This flowmap organizer works by breaking the story down into manageable chunks (called trail markers). While reading, students are tasked with pausing at the end of each section to generate a short, 1-3 line summary based on an overview question, define a set of high-level vocabulary using context clues, analyze various literary devices, and finally respond to critical
8th - 10th
Close Reading, Literature, Writing
CCSS, TEKS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
 +12
The Scarlet Ibis Guided Reading Flowmap
Enjoy this graphic organizer to help build student comprehension while reading the story, The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst. This flowmap, guided reading support page, works by breaking the story down into manageable chunks (called trail markers). While reading, students are tasked with pausing at the end of each section to generate a short, 1-3 line summary based on an overview question, define a set of high-level vocabulary using context clues, analyze various literary devices, and finally re
7th - 11th
Close Reading
The Most Dangerous Game Guided Reading Flowmap
Enjoy this graphic organizer to help build student comprehension while reading the story, The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connel. This flowmap, guided reading support page, works by breaking the story down into manageable chunks (called trail markers). While reading, students are tasked with pausing at the end of each section to generate a short, 1-3 line summary based on an overview question, define a set of high-level vocabulary using context clues, analyze various literary devices, and f
8th - 11th
Close Reading, Literature, Vocabulary
Harrison Bergeron Guided Reading Flowmap
Enjoy this graphic organizer to help build student comprehension while reading the story, Harrison Bergeron, by Kurt Vonnegut. This flowmap organizer works by breaking the story down into manageable chunks (called trail markers). While reading, the students are tasked to pause at the end of each section to generate a short 1-3 line summary based on an overview question, define a set of high-level vocabulary using context clues, analyze various literary devices, and finally respond to critica
7th - 10th
Close Reading, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
 +16
ELPAC Literacy Development
Need comprehensive support for building your Long-Term English Learners' literacy skills in preparation for ELPAC season? We've got you covered! This ELPAC Literacy Development packet can be used in both classroom settings and independent-study settings, and it can be completed step by step as a class, with partners, or independently. The packet includes the following: Scaffolded R.A.C.E.S. writing strategy with examples, sentence stems, and practiceInformational text with reading comprehension
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
 +5
Newcomer English Learner Communication Cards
Newcomer multilingual learner / English learner flashcards for basic communication skills in and around the classroom. Includes basic needs, feelings, requests, and keyboard shortcuts along with simple visuals. Primary language: English Secondary languages: Spanish, Russian, and Arabic Print, laminate, cut, and then add to a clip ring for easy portability for your newcomer English learners.
Not Specific
Classroom Community, Not Subject Specific, Speaking & Listening
Parts of Speech Lesson Pack
This lesson pack provides an accessible and engaging lesson with resources to aid students in understanding English grammar conventions that will positively impact the level of their written work. Students will get back to the basics and learn parts of speech before building their own sentences, cementing their understanding of grammar patterns in composition. Includes 3 different scaffolds for parts of speech Grammar Puzzle Pieces.
7th - 10th
Grammar, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
Objective Summary Guided Writing
Summary practice supports the growth of non-bias, fact-based student writing. This guide is a staple in the classroom to introduce and scaffold essential skills. Student ability, clarity, and organization drastically increase with the help of this classroom aide. Moreso, students can transfer this foundational ability to more complex informational writing and literary analysis tasks.
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.8.3
, W.8.3b
, W.8.3d
 +5
Class Talking Prompts for MLs/ELs
Struggling to get multilingual learners to participate in class? They might need a little bit of extra support! Use these simple talking cards with sentence stems so students can feel empowered to verbalize or write their responses to class discussions. Easy to print out for students to keep or tape to individual desks or stations. Subjects Included: Math, Science, and ELA
9th - 12th
Close Reading, General Science, Other (Math)
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.4
, RL.11-12.1
 +22
Parts of Speech Printable
Learning parts of speech and English grammar patterns doesn't have to be a challenge with this color-coded printable! Whether adding it to student interactive notebooks or assigning it to classroom writing centers, this tool has long-term staying power for building composition skills. If you'd like scaffolded versions of this resource for students to complete AND a 2-day lesson on teaching parts of speech and English grammar patterns, check out our Parts of Speech Lesson Pack!
Not Specific
Grammar, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
R.A.C.E. Starter Kit
Do your students struggle to write complete responses? Do their answers lack depth and understanding? Are they struggling to demonstrate their reasoning? Show them how to R.A.C.E.! This skill can be taught across content areas, grades, and language levels. R.A.C.E. Basics provides you with manipulatives to engage your students' attention and participation, a handful of basic questions they can practice responding to, and a rubric that will help them (and you) measure their progress! R.A.C.E. Ba
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
, CCRA.W.10
 +3
Informational Essay Plan Guide
Organization and clear development change the quality and depth of student writing. Use this graphic organizer to support and scaffold students' essay development.
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
W.8.1a
, W.8.1b
, W.8.1e
 +6
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About the store
Experience
The Nomadic Classroom offers rigorous and effective curriculum and resources for grades 5-12 specializing in scaffolding and differentiating for multilingual learners, intervention, general education, and gifted students. We have coached and mentored educators on classroom management techniques, utilizing accommodations and supports in the mainstream classroom, and how to effectively connect and build relationships with students. We have a combined 25 years of experience in education.
Teaching style
We like to utilize as many modalities as possible, with a particular emphasis on visual, interpersonal, auditory, and kinesthetic approaches. We encourage kindness, respect, and self-advocacy in all aspects of our students' education. We value the unique qualities and interests of our students and provide as many pathways as possible to facilitate their learning through those aspects. We encourage questions. We strive to assist our students in becoming empathetic and analytical participants of their communities.
Additional biographical information
Jacki is the heart and mind of TNC. She has a bachelors in anthropology with a minor in English and a masters degree in teaching grades 6-12. She has specialized in teaching English Language Arts and English Language Development (ESL/EFL/EAL) since 2011. She has been the head of her department since 2023, has presented at a state conference, attended multiple TESOL, CABE, and Learning Forward conferences, and regularly coaches up other teaching staff in regards to instructional strategies, curriculum development, and supports for multilingual students. She has taught in Texas, South Korea, Colorado, and California.
Nichole is the caretaker of TNC dreams, always finding ways to bring them to fruition. She has a bachelors in English and has specialized in the teaching of that subject from 2010 to 2022. During that time she expertly took on the roles of classroom teacher, new teacher mentor, head of department, curriculum coordinator, school literacy leader, and district literacy instructional coach. She is based in Colorado.
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