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Cheryl Literacy

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Bud, Not Buddy Unit Materials

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Bud, Not Buddy Final Test 20 Multiple Choice

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RADD Writing Support

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Poetry Analysis Chart

By Cheryl Literacy

I have used this graphic organizer with students in 4th - 8th grade. Usually I pick a poem that we all analyze together and fill out the chart, and then I allow them to peruse my poetry book collection and pick their own to analyze. I have learned

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.5, RL.7.6, RL.8.5, RL.8.6

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Non-fiction Retell For Any Text

By Cheryl Literacy

Students need to be able to retell the important components of a fiction story. This resources helps students identify the information they need to use and organized it in a graphic organizer. Then students write that information in complete

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Fiction Retell For Any Text

By Cheryl Literacy

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.4.2, RL.5.2, RL.6.2

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Hatchet Final Test 15 Multiple Choice Questions

By Cheryl Literacy

This is a final book test on the novel Hatchet. I allowed my students to use the book to refer back to necessary sections. The multiple choice questions are modeled after the released state test questions. Answer Key follows the test on page 5.Some

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6

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Homophones Chart Too, To, Two and There, Their, They're

By Cheryl Literacy

These are two homophones I have been reviewing with my struggling readers for months. Making this chart helped the students internalize what I have been "showing" them for so long. Having them not only write it down and visualize it (draw a

Subjects:

Grammar, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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RADD Writing Support

By Cheryl Literacy

This file contains two pages. The first one is a printable poster to display and the second one is student sheet that can be kept with the student as a resource wherever they are working. Both charts outline the same thing; parts of a RADD short

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Posters

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.3.2, W.4.1, W.4.2, W.5.1, W.5.2, W.6.1, W.6.2, W.7.1, W.7.2, W.8.1...

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Plot Line for Independent Reading

By Cheryl Literacy

This is a generic plot line that students can use while reading any chapter book. This works well once students know how to complete a plot line as part of class novel instruction. Then, students can become more independent at identifying the

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.8.2, RL.8.3

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Character Chart for Books, Novels and Passages

By Cheryl Literacy

This chart can be used for any book. Students can add characters as they meet them while reading. Then, as they continue reading they can add adjectives to describe them. This works especially well when characters change from beginning to end of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.3.3, RL.4.3, RL.5.3, RL.6.3, RL.7.3, RL.8.3

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Grade Goal Setting Chart for Students

By Cheryl Literacy

This chart allows students to monitor their class grade, and make a plan to reach new goals. I use this every few weeks to have my students monitor their class average. The point is to reinforce that grades are not "given" they are earned, so if a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Study Skills

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Classroom Forms

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How to Annotate Chart for Reading Comprehension for Students using Gists

By Cheryl Literacy

Annotating = success in comprehension. All students in grades 3 - 8 need to be proficient at annotating both fiction and non-fiction passages to be successful in the ELA standards. Correctly being able to annotate passages, allows students to

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Posters

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4

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Bud, Not Buddy Final Test 20 Multiple Choice

By Cheryl Literacy

This final book test supplements the Common Core Module on Bud, Not Buddy. The multiple choice questions are modeled after released state test questions. Answer Key for multiple choice is included with answers in bold type.This test combines some of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8

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Bud, Not Buddy Unit Materials

By Cheryl Literacy

This file includes ALL of my Bud, Not Buddy files to supplement the Common Core Module. It includes the ALL of the vocabulary activities for all chapters, ALL of the multiple choice reviews from all chapters, the character chart, the plot line, the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8

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Bud, Not Buddy Final Test with Short Response and Multiple Choice

By Cheryl Literacy

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9

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Bud, Not Buddy Multiple Choice Chapter Reviews

By Cheryl Literacy

This is a supplement to the Common Core Module on Bud, Not Buddy. This file includes three Multiple Choice Reviews of five questions each for chapters 1 - 7, 8 - 12, 13 - 19. Answer Keys are included. Questions are modeled after released state

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8

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Bud, Not Buddy Vocabulary Activities

By Cheryl Literacy

These pages are a vocabulary supplement to the Common Core Module on Bud, Not Buddy. Vocabulary is divided into four sections chapters 1 - 3, 4 - 9, 10 - 13, 14 - 19. Activities include syllable division, parts of speech, and definitions.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.L.4

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Bud, Not Buddy Plot Line

By Cheryl Literacy

As a supplement to the Common Core Bud, Not Buddy Module, students can keep track of the plot of the book as they read. The teacher should collect three times after each section is complete (Exposition, Rising Action and Climax - Resolution). Each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.5

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Bud, Not Buddy Character Chart

By Cheryl Literacy

This character chart supports the Bud, Not Buddy Common Core Module. Students can fill in as they read the book. Teachers can collect occasionally to check that students are on the right track describing each character.If you need more materials

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3

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Bud, Not Buddy Note Taking Graphic Organizer

By Cheryl Literacy

This supports the Common Core Module using the Bud, Not Buddy novel. As students read each chapter, they can take notes on important new information. This is an excellent way to keep students focused on finding the important information and not

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5

$0.95

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Comparing a Book to a Movie Writing Prompt

By Cheryl Literacy

Students should be able to write about comparing a book to a movie. This can be a whole novel or just a short poem/fable. Check out my free graphic organizer that can be used in conjunction with this written piece.Also here are some materials you

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Homework, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.7, RL.5.7, RL.6.7, RL.7.7, RL.8.7

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Venn Diagram to Compare a Book and Movie

By Cheryl Literacy

Students should be able to write about comparing a book to a movie. This can be a whole novel or just a short poem/fable.Check out my FREE writing prompt that can be used in conjunction with this Venn Diagram.Visit: Cheryl Literacy

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Homework, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.4.7, RL.5.7, RL.6.7, RL.7.7, RL.8.7

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.13 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I LOVE teaching! This year is my 30th year of teaching. I have taught grades K through 8th. I have been a Reading Specialist in all grades K - 8, a Classroom Teacher in 4th grade for five years and in 6th grade for five years, as well as a Reading Coach for grades K-8.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I like to translate my excitement for reading to the students in as many ways as possible.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

My greatest honor is praise from a student who has learned and enjoyed my class.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my undergraduate degree in Education from University of Central Florida and my Masters in Literacy from College of New Rochelle. I am certified in Nursery - 6th grade in Education and K-12 in Literacy.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love teaching children, but over my 30 years of teaching I have also worked with adults in turn-key training, CTLE classes, Summer School Coordinator, ELA Coordinator, Adjunct Professor at College of New Rochelle, and Reading Coach.

GRADES

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, ELA Test Prep, Literature, Study Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Poetry, Informational Text, Close Reading