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Kim Shank

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Biography of an Egg - Perfect for April!

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When You Reach Me - Reading Response Packet -...

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Teaching Tone using The Day the Crayons Quit

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Book Report Rubric - 5th/6th grade

By Kim Shank

This rubric is designed for students doing book reports in 5th & 6th grade. It is very specific & asks students to identify character traits for two main characters with details from the text to support their response, analyze the

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Projects, Classroom Forms

$0.99

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The Liberation of Gabriel King - Response Packet

By Kim Shank

This response packet is over 30 pages and is perfect for Guided Reading/Literature Circles. The book is broken down into 9 sections. It is Common Core aligned and contains the following: 1. Cover/Table of Contents Analysis 2. Vocabulary for each

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

$5.00

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When You Reach Me - Reading Response Packet - Over 40 pages!

By Kim Shank

Common Core Aligned! Book is broken up into 8 sections. This product contains the following: 1. Cover Analysis & Setting a Purpose 2. Point of View Analysis 3. Setting Analysis 4. Comprehension questions for each section 5. Character Analysis -

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles

$4.50

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Folktales & Myths Powerpoint

By Kim Shank

This Power Point breaks down Folktales, Fairy Tales, Legends, Tall Tales, Fables & Myths. It contains pictures, characteristics of each as well as examples. It is clear & concise to ensure student understanding.

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$2.00

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Word Work Book for Intermediate Grades (4-6) - Greek & Latin Roots

By Kim Shank

This product is PERFECT for a Word Work Center in Daily Five! It also addresses Common Core Standards for Intermediate Grades (4-6). Each root has an activity/sort for each week. Activities vary to keep students engaged. If you and your students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Printables

$7.00

133

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Reader's Response Journal Rubric/Questions - Common Core Aligned

By Kim Shank

BEST SELLER! Common Core Aligned - Your download includes directions, a grading rubric, and over 50 different prompts that students can use to respond before, during, or after their independent reading. These prompts are varied including all the

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Centers

$3.50

131

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Back to School Getting to Know You Activity - Creating Word Clouds

By Kim Shank

This 12 slide Power Point contains a back to school activity that incorporates writing and technology. Students LOVE this activity and you will see them accessing this site again and again to create even more word clouds! Using www.tagxedo.com, I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Graphic Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Activities

$2.95

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Wringer - Guided Reading Student Comprehension Packet

By Kim Shank

This extensive guided reading packet provides in depth comprehension questions as well as literal comprehension question to guide student discussion. Students are asked to complete personal responses, analyze characters, plot, vocabulary, theme,

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

$4.99

Digital Download PDF (0.45 MB)

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The Tiger Rising - 34 page Reading Response Packet

By Kim Shank

This packet can be used for an intermediate level classroom. I have used it for Guided Reading & adapted Lit. Circles. The students read about 5 chapters (they are short) a week & respond in the packet. They discuss/read together and then

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (0.73 MB)

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"Smart Cookie" End of the Year Poem for K-5 Students :)

By Kim Shank

A BEST SELLER! Are you looking for something "sweet" to give to your kiddos that is also inexpensive as the year winds down? Then this is the product for you! I have created a "Smart Cookie" poem for students in grades K-5 - depending on what grade

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables

$1.99

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Book in a Bag Project Rubric

By Kim Shank

This is a fun end of book project for students after completing a book in literature circles or guided reading. It is simple, easy, inexpensive, and really demonstrates the students' comprehension of the story as well as the symbolism behind certain

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

$0.99

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Comma Test

By Kim Shank

This test includes individual sections for... - Commas with appositives - In a series - listing nouns and adjectives - Dates/Places - Before coordinating conjunctions - After introductory phrases/elements - Dialogue - Direct address It also

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

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

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Defining & Identifying Foreshadowing

By Kim Shank

An attractive, yet simple worksheet to practice identifying and discussing foreshadowing with any story!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles

$1.00

125

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Teaching Tone using The Day the Crayons Quit

By Kim Shank

Do your students have trouble understanding the difference between tone and mood? Use the picture book "The Day the Crayons Quit" or the video on YouTube to teach your student's author's tone. This is a fun way to introduce connotation and scaffolds

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4

$2.00

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Cause & Effect/Plot Analysis - Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

By Kim Shank

This graphic organizers breaks down cause and effect relationships in the story, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters. It identifies what part of the plot each cause & effect relationship occurs. Students are then asked to reflect why these

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$2.00

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Identifying Theme Handout - Thank you Mr. Falker

By Kim Shank

This handout asks collaborative groups to work together to identify two different themes in the story, Thank you Mr. Falker.

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Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts

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Book Tasting Party

By Kim Shank

REVISED - I use this during the week of Dr. Seuss's birthday. It encourages the kids to bring in some of their favorite books to share while also exploring some of their peers' favorite books! I have included the Microsoft Word version online so

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects

FREE

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Plot Assessment

By Kim Shank

This is a short quiz that requires students to know and understand the definitions of parts of plot in addition to being able to label them on a plot diagram.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

$1.00

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The Mouse & the Motorcycle Student Comprehension Guide

By Kim Shank

This extensive comprehension guide is perfect for literature circles and guided reading groups. It offers vocabulary and challenges students to engage in various levels of higher order thinking skills in addition to responding to open-ended response

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

$3.99

Digital Download PDF (0.66 MB)

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Liberation of Gabriel King/Historical Fiction Assessment

By Kim Shank

This assessment is meant to be given after completing the novel, "The Liberation of Gabriel King". It also assesses an understanding of historical fiction and includes a choice of two of three open-ended response questions. Common core aligned!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

$1.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught for over ten years in grades 3-8. I am also a certified Reading Specialist.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Interactive, hands-on, responsive classroom, where students drive my instruction.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Phi Delta Kappa Teaching Award 2005

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

York College of PA / Masters in Reading at Shippensburg University

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