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The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963: Movie Comparison Project

By Practical Pedagogs

Creative, engaging poster project to compare and contrast the novel and movie versions of The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963! Perfect for a final project after your novel study.With this resource, your students will create a poster comparing and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

GATE, Movie Guides

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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Freak the Mighty: Movie Compare/Contrast Project

By Practical Pedagogs

Creative, engaging poster project to compare and contrast the novel and movie versions of Freak the Mighty!With this resource, your students will create a poster comparing and contrasting characters, plot events, and setting in Freak the Mighty and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Rubrics

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.7, RL.6.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.7

$3.00

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RACE Foundations: Tiered Constructed Responses for K-4

By Practical Pedagogs

Introduce, scaffold, and extend the R.A.C.E. writing strategy in grades K-4. Tiered graphic organizers allow for easy differentiation. Each step in this progressive system adds a level of complexity - and students master each element of constructed

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$5.00

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Genre Study - Complete Unit

By Practical Pedagogs

Engage your students as readers by exploring the 10 main genres through picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Teach mini-lessons with picture books and note-taking pages, and assess students’ understanding of genre before, during, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10

$4.00

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The Giver: Comprehension Questions (DOK-Aligned) | Distance Learning

By Practical Pedagogs

Not your average comprehension questions! This resource includes 2 levels of questions (basic comprehension and critical thinking) and chapter-by-chapter vocabulary words, all designed to engage your students in a deeper study and understanding of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, GATE

CCSS:

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

$5.00

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Freak the Mighty: Comprehension Questions (DOK-Aligned)

By Practical Pedagogs

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, GATE

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

$5.00

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RACE Writing Strategy: Tiered Constructed Responses for 4-8

By Practical Pedagogs

Introduce, scaffold, and extend the R.A.C.E. writing strategy in grades 4-8. With this resource, your students will learn to write strong constructed responses through clear explicit expectations. Tiered graphic organizers allow for easy

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$5.00

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Holes: Movie Comparison Project

By Practical Pedagogs

Creative, engaging poster project to compare and contrast the novel and movie versions of Holes! Perfect for a final project after your novel study.With this resource, your students will create a poster comparing and contrasting characters, plot

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Posters

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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Wonder: Movie Comparison Project

By Practical Pedagogs

Creative, engaging, ready-to-use poster project to compare and contrast the novel and movie versions of Wonder! Perfect for a final project after your novel study.With this resource, your students will create a poster comparing and contrasting

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

GATE, Movie Guides

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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Novel Study: Freak the Mighty

By Practical Pedagogs

Everything you need to engage your students in a novel study of Freak the Mighty! Includes leveled comprehension questions, chapter-by-chapter vocabulary words, R.A.F.T. writing, Letter to the Book assignment, and a movie comparison project. Plus, a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$16.50

$12.00

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The Westing Game: Character Analysis Project

By Practical Pedagogs

A ready-to-use, rigorous, and engaging project to wrap up your novel study of The Westing Game. Students will analyze the development of key characters, compare and contrast characters, support claims with text evidence, and use creative thinking

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, GATE

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.SL.4

$4.00

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Freak the Mighty: Creative Writing Project

By Practical Pedagogs

An engaging final project for your novel study of Freak the Mighty! Students choose from four different types of letters written to the book or to the main character. Through creative writing, students demonstrate understanding of story elements and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, GATE

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.10, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10, CCRA.L.3

$3.00

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The Westing Game: Comprehension Guide & Final Project (BUNDLE)

By Practical Pedagogs

Engage your students and help them fall in love with this classic mystery with these two engaging and ready-to-use resources! This bundle includes our Comprehension Guide and Character Analysis Project for a complete novel study of The Westing Game.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

GATE, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.SL.4

$10.00

$9.00

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A Christmas Carol: Creative Writing Activity

By Practical Pedagogs

An engaging, ready-to-use creative writing companion to the book or movie versions of A Christmas Carol. Students will use creative writing skills to write a letter, addressing key plot events, character analysis, and themes. This product

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Movie Guides

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$3.00

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Narrative Writing Unit: Dynamic Duo

By Practical Pedagogs

Ready-to-use, rigorous narrative unit centered around a dynamic duo and a current event! Engage your students in the writing process as they work on writing skills and use creative thinking skills. Students will prepare and write a complete

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, GATE, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.6.3, W.6.3a, W.6.3b, W.6.3c, W.6.3d, W.6.3e, W.6.4

$4.00

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The Giver: Creative Writing Project

By Practical Pedagogs

An evidence-based, creative writing response to The Giver that provides an effective and fun alternative to traditional essay writing. Students will choose from 4 types of letters, written from different perspectives, to demonstrate understanding of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, GATE

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.35 MB)

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Book Commercial Rubric

By Practical Pedagogs

Book Commercials are an effective and fun way to hold students accountable for independent reading, work on speaking and listening skills, and create excitement among their classmates for the books they are reading!This single-point rubric was

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.4

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.02 MB)

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Genre Posters

By Practical Pedagogs

10 FREE genre posters - fiction and non-fiction! Colorful, engaging pictures, and accurate information. Perfect addition to your classroom library or a bulletin board to help students select high-interest books and grow as readers. Posters are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

FREE

Digital Download PDF (4.08 MB)

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The Westing Game: Comprehension Guide

By Practical Pedagogs

This comprehensive product provides scaffolding to support your students and increase their comprehension of The Westing Game. Students will track key plot events, make and evaluate predictions, monitor important characters and their quirks and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (2.10 MB)

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Freak the Mighty: R.A.F.T. Writing

By Practical Pedagogs

Ready-to-use, creative writing response to Freak the Mighty!With this R.A.F.T. (Role, Audience, Format, Topic), your students will respond to Freak the Mighty through creative writing. Students will address central ideas of the novel by taking on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, GATE

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10, CCRA.L.3

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.55 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Between us, we have 20 years of combined teaching experience in grades PreK-8th. Our primary content focus areas have been ELA, Social Studies, and Gifted and Talented.

MY TEACHING STYLE

We run a dynamic, student-centered classroom with choice in reading and writing. We teach skills and strategies through mini-lessons, and students have time for individual and group practice each day. All lessons are differentiated with focus on high-ability and high-achieving learners.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Lizzy: Bachelor of Science, Vanderbilt University - Elementary Education, Human and Organizational Development Master of Science, The Ohio State University - Child Development Julie: Bachelor of Arts, Northern Kentucky University - Secondary Education Gifted Endorsement, University of Cincinnati

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

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GRADES

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Specialty, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies