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Wonder by R.J. Palacio Novel Study Unit

By Nicholas Reitz

This 174 page novel study unit on Wonder by R.J. Palacio contains: List of Chapter Titles organized by Part 1-8 Book Part Teacher Cheat Sheets • Vocabulary for book part • Strategies to Focus On Chapter-related Activities • Vocabulary for each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret Novel Study Unit and Lapbook Activities

By Nicholas Reitz

The Invention of Hugo Cabret is an amazing choice for delving deeply into literature with your kids. This Caldecott Award winning book is written and illustrated in a unique style and is full of excellent opportunities to study author's craft,

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

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Reading Interest Survey and Book Review

By Nicholas Reitz

One of my opening week activities is to have my kids fill out this Reading Interest Inventory (usually while kids are taking turns doing their first book shopping) to learn a bit about their tastes and habits. Every time one of my students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Centers

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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Novel Unit and Activities

By Nicholas Reitz

This novel study unit and set of activities is perfect for using with the short novel Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr. This packet includes several unique activities. Table of Contents: Book Part Teacher Cheat

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RI.3.1, RF.3.4, RF.3.4a, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3

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The Julian Chapter: A Wonder Story by RJ Palacio Novel Study Unit

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a 36 page novel unit to accompany the companion novel to Wonder, title The Julian Chapters by RJ Palacio. This story tells the events that occur during and following the book Wonder from Julian's perspective! This is a wonderful story of

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers

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Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger Novel Unit and Lapbook

By Nicholas Reitz

This 60 page novel study unit on Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger contains: List of Chapter Titles organized by Part 1-3 Vocabulary by book part Chapter-related Activities • Vocabulary for each chapter • Important Events of each

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Lesson, Centers

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Character Note-taking Sheet

By Nicholas Reitz

This Character Note-taking Sheet is great for having kids match different character traits with characters in stories. The sheet also has a spot for marking down first impressions of the character, how the character has changed over time, how they

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

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Shades of Meaning - Common Core Synonyms

By Nicholas Reitz

One of our new 3rd grade standards in the Common Core states that students should be able to distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describe states of mind or degrees of certainty. This is a great lesson that addresses this standard

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

L.3.5c

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Characters to Characters - Traits Game

By Nicholas Reitz

This game is perfect for teaching about Character Traits or even citizenship skills. The game is played just like the popular game "Apples to Apples." Includes: 60 Character Cards (most popular book characters) 60 Character Trait Cards Blank

Subjects:

Reading, Other (ELA), Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

$3.00

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Vocabulary Activities for Tier Two Words

By Nicholas Reitz

These 6 tried and true vocabulary building ideas will help your students master those tier two words that will truly help them become better readers, writers and thinkers. To paraphrase one of my favorite quotes, "The richer one's vocabulary, the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

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Pre-Reading Task Cards

By Nicholas Reitz

Use this set of 20 pre-reading task cards to get your students thinking about a book before they read it, or you read it to them. These cards can be used in a lot of different ways. Have students choose one to respond to in detail before starting a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Activities, Task Cards, Centers

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Reading Response Journals Pack

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a great collection of items to use as part of a weekly response to reading program. The included rubric and checklist helps students choose a topic and give a thoughtful response. This pack includes several other resources that I use in my

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles, Centers

$4.00

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Number of Books Read Tags

By Nicholas Reitz

These are perfect to present to your kids when they hit various milestones for number of books they have read in a year. I ask my students to read a variety of 25 different books from across the genres throughout the year. These tags are a big

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Centers

$1.50

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Reading Comprehension Radio Commercial

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a lesson plan and student sheet that will guide students to create a "radio commercial" about a book of their choice. This commercial serves as a kind of mini book review. Students are expected to address the book's themes, list major

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

$1.00

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Back to School Bundle Pack - 6 products!

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a collection of some of my best selling back to school products! Buy them together to save 20%! The following six products are included: Beginning of the Year Activities and Back to School Forms The Book of Awesome Tasks Reading Response

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Classroom Forms

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Making Strong Predictions

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a lesson plan and student sheet about making strong predictions. Students are asked to use solid evidence to support predictions about their books, then later show if their predictions came true and provide proof.

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Literature Circles, Lesson, Centers

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IPICK Bookmarks

By Nicholas Reitz

Students can use these bookmarks to help remind them of how to properly choose a good fit book.

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts

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Stamina Poster for Reading Workshop

By Nicholas Reitz

Use this attractive poster to introduce the concept and to help kids remember what stamina is for reading workshop.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

FREE

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CAFE Headers - Stars and Earth Tones

By Nicholas Reitz

These are the CAFE Headers I use in my room. In my room CAFE stands for: Comprehension Awareness Fluency Expand Vocabulary I have also included a poster for the more commonly used A as Accuracy - I can read the words. Positive feedback is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

FREE

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Daily 5 Posters - 5 color choices!

By Nicholas Reitz

This is a simple set of Daily 5 choice posters in a variety of colors. Mix and match, or choose one color to print! If you enjoy this product, positive feedback is always appreciated!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Digital Download PDF (13.85 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

23 years of teaching experience.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Lots of technology. Service Learning. Democratic School.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Many recycling awards. National recognition of bulk snack waste reduction project.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S.Ed and M.Ed in Elementary Education. Doctoral student at Penn State.

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Check out my blog at: http://sweetrhyme-purereason.blogspot.com/

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Drama, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Statistics, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Mental Math, Valentine's Day, Decimals, Black History Month, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering