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Ella Enchanted Literature Study Unit

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Ella Enchanted Literature Unit Includes: *Break down by chapters for pacing *Vocabulary from each section *Open ended questions to demonstrate student understanding *Common Core Fifth Grade Standards Guided Reading Level U Fairy Tale/Fantasy

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.5.7, RL.5.9

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I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 Vocabulary and Questions

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I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 questions and vocabulary with common core standard alignment. Two chapters are grouped along with matching vocabulary section and reflective comprehension questions with common core standards

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.5.7, RL.5.9

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Toys! Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions by Don Wulffson Nonfiction

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Informational Book Study of the common core exemplar book Toys! Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions by Don Wulfsson. Students can use this nonfiction text to learn about the history of toys from the seesaw to the pinball

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5

$5.00

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Five Themes of Geography Back to School Bingo

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Help your students understand the five themes of geography through an interactive activity. Students will find classmates who have experienced geography themes first hand. Students will work together to learn about the themes of place, location,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$2.50

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Castle in the Attic Literature Study Fantasy

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Castle in the Attic Literature Study including Vocabulary Common Core Aligned response questions. Fantasy Guided Reading Level R.

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.5.7, RL.5.9, RL.5.10

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The Fighting Ground Reading/Literature Unit

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Comprehension and response questions for the Fighting Ground by Avi aligned to fifth grade Common Core standards. Also include Revolutionary War culminating activities. Guided reading level V. Smooth Sailing store. Historical fiction: subject

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6

$5.00

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My Big Fat Greek Project Ancient Greece Unit Culminating Activities

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Several choice assignments to wrap up an Ancient Greece unit. Students have the opportunity to select projects that interest them and allow them to demonstrate their strengths and understanding of Ancient Greece knowledge. This could be a whole

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, GATE

CCSS:

RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.7

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Hoot Literature Study Realistic Fiction Hiassen

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Reading Questions, graphic organizers, and open ended questions for Hoot, realistic fiction book. Aligned to the fifth grade common core reading standards. This environmental realistic fiction is a Newberry Award winner. Included final,

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.5.7, RL.5.9, RL.5.10

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If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island Informational Text

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If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island by Ellen Levine comprehension and reflection questions aligned to the Common Core. Also included optional challenge activities for further study of Ellis Island.

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.6

$4.50

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Thanksgiving Hink Pinks Vocabulary Riddles

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Thanksgiving Hink Pinks Rhyming phrases with a Thanksgiving theme. Hink Pinks are challenging word puzzles that use two-word clues to lead to a rhyming solution. Hink Pinks are a great way to practice synonyms and expand vocabulary. Fun rhyming

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Gifted and Talented, Thanksgiving

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$2.00

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Flipped Realistic Fiction Literature Study

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Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen is a realistic fiction book with a twist. The book is told from the point of view of the two main characters, Bryce and Julianna. It spans several years from early elementary school through middle school. Both of

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.5.9

$5.00

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Back to School Hink Pinks Vocabulary Riddles

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Back to school hink pinks (rhyming word riddles) includes 13 clues to rhyming word pairs. All of the riddles are related to school for back to school fun brain warm ups. Example: What happens when your arithmetic book falls into the water? math

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Back to School, Phonics

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

GATE, English (UK)

CCSS:

L.5.4

$2.00

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George Washington's Socks Literature Study

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Comprehension questions from George Washington's Socks aligned to the common core. Revolutionary War guided reading book level T. Free response answers organized by chapter.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.5.7, RL.5.9

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I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 Literature Unit with Vocabulary

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I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 Literature Unit organized into manageable sections of two chapters for lesson planning. Resources include comprehension questions, vocabulary, compare/contrast, figurative language, and more. Historical

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.5.9

$5.00

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Canada Capitals Matching Assessments Quiz (two forms)

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Multiple choice assessments that match the names of Canadian provinces to their capitals. Two forms for students who need to be reassessed. Great for seeing if students have learned their province capitals and easy to score.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Canadian History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

$3.00

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Halloween Hink Pinks Vocabulary Riddles

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Hink Pinks are a great way to practice synonyms and expand vocabulary. Fun rhyming word pairs for vocabulary enrichment and practice with Halloween clues. Example: Scary evening is a fright night. Answer key is included.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$2.00

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I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 Literature Study

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I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 Literature Study Historical fiction book with account of a young boy and his family on the Titanic's maiden voyage. Including vocabulary and comprehension questions organized by chapters. Aligned to the

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.5.9

$5.00

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Mick Harte Was Here by Barbara Park Literature Study

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Mick Harte Was Here is an excellent realistic fiction book about a family dealing with a death. The author uses humor and memories to show how the main character comes to grips with her brother's accident. Vocabulary and comprehension questions

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, RL.5.7

$5.00

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Flora & Ulysses Flora and Ulysses Literature Study

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Flora and Ulysses, a Newbery Award winner, Literature Study. Common Core Aligned response questions and vocabulary. Guided Reading Level U. Fantasy, adventure, graphic novel.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.5.7

$5.00

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Election Day Voting Hink Pinks Vocabulary Riddles

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Election Day Hink Pinks Rhyming phrases with an Election Day theme. Hink Pinks are challenging word puzzles that use two-word clues to lead to a rhyming solution. Hink Pinks are a great way to practice synonyms and expand vocabulary. Fun rhyming

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Elections - Voting, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, GATE

$2.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching fifth and sixth graders for over twenty years.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I like to make sure students understand concepts by making it more real to them through simulations, play acting, and personal responses.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Grants for Excellence~ Quarry Quest Grant

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's Degree 1991~ Master's Degree 2001

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