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Dr. P taught for nine years in public schools, and now teaches at the college level.
As a K-12 teacher, she taught a variety of levels, from struggling to advanced readers She is a history buff, so her students read a lot of primary sources in her class. She has a Ph.D. in curriculum & instruction with specializations in literacy studies and educational psychology. <p>
Mr. P taught K-12 science for twelve years in both face-to-face and online classroom settings. His hands-on teaching style made science memorable and relevant to his students.
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Novel Unit for Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Not Reading by Tommy Greenwald
This novel unit contains everything you need to teach the novel Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Not Reading by Tommy Greenwald.
Includes vocabulary, comprehension and discussion questions for each part (with answer key), vocabulary practice exercises, pre, during, and post reading activities, test with answer key, and additional activity and research activities. Included activities focus on metaphors, similes, hyperboles, idioms, book genres, and more. The unit also includes a listing of the 6-
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer Teacher's Guide
The lessons on demand series is designed to provide ready to use resources for novel study. In this book you will find key vocabulary, student organizer pages, and assessments.
This guide is divided into two sections. Section one is the teacher section which consists of vocabulary and activities. Section two holds all of the student pages, including assessments and graphic organizers.
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts
Nimona by Noelle Stevenson Teacher's Guide National Book Award Finalist
The lessons on demand series is designed to provide ready to use resources for novel study. In this book you will find key vocabulary, student organizer pages, and assessments.
This guide is divided into two sections. Section one is the teacher section which consists of vocabulary and activities. Section two holds all of the student pages, including assessments and graphic organizers.
5th - 9th
English Language Arts
Aliens on Vacation by Clete Barrett Smith Complete Novel Unit
This novel unit contains everything you need (and more!) to teach the novel Aliens on vacation by Clete Barrett Smith.
Includes vocabulary, comprehension and discussion questions for each chapter, vocabulary practice exercises, pre, during, and post reading activities, and essay topics. Also contains tests, research and other activities for language arts, science, and math, and a listing of the K-5 Common Core Anchor Standards for Language Arts covered in the novel.
3rd - 5th
Literature, Reading, Science
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill Teacher’s Guide and Novel Unit
The lessons on demand series is designed to provide ready to use resources for novel study. In this book you will find key vocabulary, student organizer pages, and assessments. This guide is divided into two sections. Section one is the teacher section which consists of vocabulary and activities. Section two holds all of the student pages, including assessments and graphic organizers.
Now available! Student Workbooks!
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5th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts
Rubric for RAFT writing assignments
This rubric makes it easy to grade any RAFT assignment. RAFT stands for Role Audience Format Topic, and is a way of letting student show understanding of a story by putting themselves into the shoes of a character and writing from that character's point of view. You can assign a percentage to each of the four categories, allowing you to determine which aspect(s) of the assignment are more important to the goals of the particular assignment.
Example RAFT activity I have done:
After reading the
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
The Inquisitor’s Tale By Adam Gidwitz Teacher Guide Novel Unit and Lesson Plans
The lessons on demand series is designed to provide ready to use resources for novel study. In this book you will find key vocabulary, student organizer pages, and assessments. This guide is divided into two sections. Section one is the teacher section which consists of vocabulary and activities. Section two holds all of the student pages, including assessments and graphic organizers.
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The War That Saved My L
4th - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts
The Blackthorn Key Kevin Sands Teacher's Guide and Novel Study
The lessons on demand series is designed to provide ready to use resources for novel study. In this book you will find key vocabulary, student organizer pages, and assessments.
This guide is divided into two sections. Section one is the teacher section which consists of vocabulary and activities. Section two holds all of the student pages, including assessments and graphic organizers.
5th - 9th
English Language Arts
Novel Unit PAX by Sara Pennypacker
The lessons on demand series is designed to provide ready to use resources for novel study. In this book you will find key vocabulary, student organizer pages, and assessments. This guide is divided into two sections. Section one is the teacher section which consists of vocabulary , assessment questions and activities listed by chapter for easier use. Section two holds all of the student pages and graphic organizers.
What you will get in this book:
Vocabulary for each chapter
Activity ideas
4th - 8th
English Language Arts
Teacher Guide and Novel Unit for I. Q. Independence Hall
The lessons on demand series is designed to provide ready to use resources for novel study. In this book you will find key vocabulary, student organizer pages, and assessments.
This guide is divided into two sections. Section one is the teacher section which consists of vocabulary and activities. Section two holds all of the student pages, including assessments and graphic organizers.
Now available! Student Workbooks!
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4th - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Novel Unit and Lesson Plans
The lessons on demand series is designed to provide ready to use resources for novel study. In this book you will find key vocabulary, student organizer pages, and assessments. This guide is divided into two sections. Section one is the teacher section which consists of vocabulary and activities. Section two holds all of the student pages, including assessments and graphic organizers.
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4th - 9th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Quick Centers and Stations Second Grade Math Place Value Common Core 2.nbt.a.1
Quick Stations and Centers
for Common Core
Level: Second grade
Common Core Standard
ccss.math.content.2.NBT.a.1 (a,b)
Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones.
Introduction
These stations are designed for quick set up and use as a specific station or center. They can be used as additional material or differentiated instruction. You may make additional copies of these materials as needed.
Station A
1st - 3rd
Math, Place Value
10 Classroom Games Energy
This book is a great for teachers who want to add some student centered fun to their classroom. 10 Classroom Games books come with over 100 cards that can be cut out for playing games and 10 student cooperative learning sheets to make playing easier. The pages are reproducible if you need to expand how many games you want to play in the classroom. These books come in both a full color version or an economical black and white version on Amazon.com or PDF version on Teacherspayteachers.com. Tea
3rd - 9th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan Teacher Guide Novel Unit
The lessons on demand series is designed to provide ready to use resources for novel study. In this book you will find key vocabulary, student organizer pages, and assessments. This guide is divided into two sections. Section one is the teacher section which consists of vocabulary and activities. Section two holds all of the student pages, including assessments and graphic organizers.
Now available! Student Workbooks!
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5th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts
Ms. Bixby's Last Day by John David Anderson Teacher's Guide and Novel Unit
The lessons on demand series is designed to provide ready to use resources for novel study. In this book you will find key vocabulary, student organizer pages, and assessments.
This guide is divided into two sections. Section one is the teacher section which consists of vocabulary and activities. Section two holds all of the student pages, including assessments and graphic organizers.
3rd - 7th
English Language Arts
Esperanza Rising Novel Unit and Lesson Plan
The lessons on demand series is designed to provide ready to use resources for novel study. In this book you will find key vocabulary, student organizer pages, and assessments. This guide is divided into two sections. Section one is the teacher section which consists of vocabulary and activities. Section two holds all of the student pages, including assessments and graphic organizers.
Look for bound print editions on
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PDF versions can be found on
Teacherspayteachers.com
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
The One and Only Ivan Teacher Guide Novel Unit Lesson Plans
The lessons on demand series is designed to provide ready to use resources for novel study. In this book you will find key vocabulary, student organizer pages, and assessments. This guide is divided into two sections. Section one is the teacher section which consists of vocabulary and activities. Section two holds all of the student pages, including assessments and graphic organizers.
Now available! Student Workbooks!
Find them on Amazon.com
Look for bound print editions on
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4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Masterminds by Gordon Korman Teacher's Guide and Novel Unit
The lessons on demand series is designed to provide ready to use resources for novel study. In this book you will find key vocabulary, student organizer pages, and assessments.
This guide is divided into two sections. Section one is the teacher section which consists of vocabulary and activities. Section two holds all of the student pages, including assessments and graphic organizers.
4th - 6th
English Language Arts
March Book Two by John Lewis Teacher Guide Novel Unit and Lesson Plans
The lessons on demand series is designed to provide ready to use resources for novel study. In this book you will find key vocabulary, student organizer pages, and assessments. This guide is divided into two sections. Section one is the teacher section which consists of vocabulary and activities. Section two holds all of the student pages, including assessments and graphic organizers.
Now available! Student Workbooks!
Find them on Amazon.com
Other titles include…
The War That Saved My L
4th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts
10 Classroom Games Phases of the Moon
This book is a great for teachers who want to add some student centered fun to their classroom. 10 Classroom Games books come with over 100 cards that can be cut out for playing games and 10 student cooperative learning sheets to make playing easier. The pages are reproducible if you need to expand how many games you want to play in the classroom. These books come in both a full color version or an economical black and white version on Amazon.com or PDF version on Teacherspayteachers.com. Tea
3rd - 9th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science
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About the store
Experience
Dr. P taught for nine years in public schools, and now teaches at the college level.
As a K-12 teacher, she taught a variety of levels, from struggling to advanced readers She is a history buff, so her students read a lot of primary sources in her class. She has a Ph.D. in curriculum & instruction with specializations in literacy studies and educational psychology. <p>
Mr. P taught K-12 science for twelve years in both face-to-face and online classroom settings. His hands-on teaching style made science memorable and relevant to his students.
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Teaching style
Both Mr. & Dr. P. are very creative, high-energy, with classrooms often in a state of "organized chaos." They love to keep students active and involved, and use a variety of stations and assessments in their teaching.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Dr. P:<br />
University Graduate Fellowship - University of South Florida, 2010
NAGC Master's & Specialists Award for Exceptional Contributions to Gifted & Talented Education, 2010
My own education history
Dr. P:<br />
Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of South Florida<br />
MA in Gifted Education from the University of South Florida<br />
BA in English from Berea College <br />
Mr. P: <br />
MA in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida<br />
B.A. in Chemistry Education from Eastern Kentucky University
Additional biographical information
Dr. P also writes a blog that focuses on YA & children's lit. Feel free to check it out!
http://got2review.blogspot.com/ <p>
Some of our lesson units are available on Amazon. Available units include: "Haiku Is For Wimps," "Dread Locks: A Novel Unit," "Novel Guide for the Graveyard Book," "Novel Unit for The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg," and "Novel Unit for Aliens on Vacation." </p>
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