Multiple years of teaching experience in elementary and middle schools. Instructional coach and curriculum specialist. Expert in professional development and structured literacy.
This is a companion for Ghost, a novel by Jason Reynolds. Included are:► Silent read-around prereading activity► 24 high-level question discussion cards, with possible answer key, that cover ideas such as: character traits symbolism author's craft theme character motivations setting conflicts ► Comprehension activities and worksheets that cover -setting -sequence of events -theme -character traits -writing long and strong about an idea -vocabulary -mood/atmosphere Other Products You May Enjo
4th - 9th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
Included in this novel unit of The Last Kids On Earth: 50 discussion cards (questions from every chapter, before reading and after reading, high level questions and questions for every level reader)example/possible answers for discussion questionsThe Last Kids on Earth bookmarks10 Different Comprehension activities and worksheets that cover: -setting -sequence of events -theme -character traits -writing long and strong about an idea -vocabula
3 games included:►prefix/suffix BINGO ►Suffix I Have Who Has ►Prefix I Have Who Has These three games will help students learn the meaning of 30 affixes (prefixes and suffixes are both included). Prefixes covered: un, pre, re, mis, en, super, inter, trans, fore, dis, non, anti, de, in, mid, over, semi, sub, and super. Suffixes covered: ment, ly, able, ful, er, est, en, ic, tion, less and ness. Helping students learn the meaning of these common prefixes and suffixes will help them tackle unkn
This is a complete fantasy unit to help you teach fantasy genre with your students. Lead your students as they read fantasy books in clubs with peers. Students will learn about: • Symbolism • fantasy setting • psychological setting • mood • theme • archetypes • vocabulary (greek/latin roots) • character internal and external struggles Included in this 65 page unit are:• 10 complete lesson plans • Prereading activity with student response sheet • 2 pages of pre-unit planning ideas • Unit outlin
This is a companion for Look Both Ways, a novel by Jason Reynolds. Included are:► Silent read-around prereading activity► 28 high-level question discussion cards, with possible answer key, that cover ideas such as: character traits symbolism author's craft theme character motivations setting conflicts ► Comprehension activities and worksheets that cover -setting -theme -character traits -writing long and strong about an idea -vocabulary -mood/atmosphere Related Products⭐ Discussion Task Card
Three games for Greek and Latin roots: • I have, who has?• BINGO• ConcentrationAlso included is a study guide for 30 common Greek/Latin roots: bio, aster, audi, photo, ped, centi, kilo, graph, dem, poly, therm, trans, zoo, cred, ology, inter, super, vert, phobia, anti, geo, auto, chron, quart, polis, bene, tri, luna, hydro and milli. Related Products ⭐ Prefix and Suffix Games (BINGO, I have who has) ⭐ Greek and Latin Roots Order Up Self Checking Center
Nail your interview for an instructional coach position! This product includes twenty of the most common interview questions and great answers and talking points for each question. Each question page also has a section for your own notes to add specific examples. Also included are reflection sheets to help you brainstorm needed examples ahead of time. Be prepared for your interview!
Help your students learn key poetry vocabulary and figurative language vocabulary by playing some fun games! Games included: I have, Who has?Board GameOrder ShuffleWord SearchThe entire product is visible in the preview so you know exactly what you are buying! Vocabulary that is reviewed: onomatopoeiaalliterationhyperbolepersonificationmetaphoridiomsimilerhyming coupletstanzalinefree versestanzarepetitionthemespeakerauthor's purposerhyme schemerhymemoodsymbolism
Students will sort and rank text evidence that supports a claim. Students will analyze to find the best evidence for a claim. Included in the resource: 2 passages- one nonfiction, one fiction/verse2 lesson plansSet of 3 claim cards and 9 evidence cards for each passage (in color and in black and white)A one page student resource sheet with analysis sentence startersRelated Products: Reading Review GamesTest Prep Vocabulary CardsTest Prep Genre Study Reading Unit6th grade reading test prep Jeop
There are 16 pages of vocabulary terms to help your students get ready for their ELA state test. These terms cover both literary and test taking vocabulary. There are 48 words in all. Some include: plot, climax, protagonist, alliteration, hyperbole, personification, generalization, mood, theme, text structure, claim, author's purpose, convey, evaluate, and explain.Use for a matching game, study guide or put on an O-ring for student self study. Entire product visible in the preview. Related Pr
Four fun games to help your students review reading and test taking vocabulary. Great for reviewing for the big state reading test or for an end of year review.Four games:BINGOGo FishI have, who has?Vocabulary matching, memory, concentrationSome of the vocabulary covered in the games: plot, protagonist, antagonist, conflict, alliteration, hyperbole, personification, generalization, idiom, onomatopoeia, mood, tone, theme, text structure, claim, author's purpose, convey, fact, opinion, point-of
Help your students learn the vocabulary and language of graphic novels in this fun, engaging, simple board game. Students will learn words such as gutter, panel, foreground, onomatopoeia and speech bubble (as well as others). A student study guide is included for reference until students master the vocabulary. Available in both color and black and white. Entire product visible in preview Related Products: Graphic Novel Reading Unit
3rd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Games and small group instruction ideas to help your students use robust vocabulary for describing character traits. If you want to encourage your students to use more sophisticated character trait vocabulary, then this resource is for you. INCLUDED: •Character trait "I have, Who has?" •Character trait BINGO •Small group resources for RANKING synonyms of less sophisticated character traits •Order Up, a character trait vocabulary review •Sorting activity for distinguishing between TRAITS and E
This is a reference sheet with common types of analogies and examples of each type. If you enjoy this freebie, please leave feedback. Related Products ⭐ Prefix and Suffix Games (BINGO, I have who has) ⭐ Reading Review Games (for state reading test or end of year review) ⭐ Greek and Latin Roots Order Up Self Checking Center ⭐ Greek and Latin Roots Games, BINGO, concentration, I have who has, study guide
Use highly engaging song lyrics and video to have students practice close reading and poetry analysis. At the same time, teach students four levels of Turn and Talk to help raise the level of their partner conversations. As students' conversations become higher quality, so will their analysis of literature. Teach students to do more than just bob their heads and agree with their partners. Partners will learn to question each other, ask for text evidence and grow ideas together. Included: 3 p
In two weeks, prepare your students to take the state reading test without giving up the reading workshop format. Included in this unit are ten lesson plans to study the genre of test taking using the workshop format (connect, teaching point, teach, engage, link, share). Also included are six anchor chart models, ideas for small groups and ideas for ending/celebrating the unit. Additionally, there are two different sets of letter cards included for a fun way to practice multiple choice questi
This unit contains 8 full reading workshop lessons (connect, teaching point, teach, engage, link, share) that will help you launch, or kick off, reading workshop in your middle school classroom. Included are: Lesson/Unit overview8 complete workshop lessons for launching reading workshop40 book challenge formreading interest surveyIdeas for celebrating the unitRelated products: Deep Study of Character TraitsGraphic Novel Reading UnitTest Prep Genre Study
Test prep doesn't have to be boring! Play this fun test prep review game with your students to review the following before the big state reading test: text structureauthor's purposeparts of plotthemefigurative languagefact, opinion, generalization, synonym, antonym, homonymCheck out these related products that help make test prep FUN: 3rd and 4th grade jeopardy reviewELA test taking vocabulary cardsState Reading Test Vocabulary Board Game5th grade jeopardy reviewprefix and suffix games6th grade
Impostors is a new novel by the same author as the Uglies series, Scott Westerfeld. This novel is a companion series, taking place in the same setting as the Uglies, but a decade later and with exciting new characters! This comprehensive novel study contains: 72 high level discussion cardsBookmarks to print on cardstockPrintables for concepts such as setting, mood, symbolism, vocabulary and themeActivity for character trait sortingActivity for sequencing events of the novelStudent resource shee
Your students will have fun getting ready for the big state reading test with this fun board game! Included are: A color and a black and white version of the board game and the vocab cardsCards with 69 reading and test taking vocabulary words (examples: personification, metaphor, compare and contrast, heading, idiom, metaphor, conflict, protagonist, setting, fact, opinion, author's craft, convey, diagram, argument, claim, genre, climax, falling action, central idea, chronological, 1st person po
Multiple years of teaching experience in elementary and middle schools. Instructional coach and curriculum specialist. Expert in professional development and structured literacy.
Teaching style
Every day should include a little play and fun. I enjoy getting students up out of their desks and moving around. Professional development should be practical and immediately useful!
Awards & shining teacher moments
My students are my greatest honor and reward
My own education history
M.Sc. in Elementary Education.
Reading Specialist and Principal certifications.
Additional biographical information
I have my personal zoo: 2 dogs, 2 cats, several fish and a few hermit crabs.
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