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Guided Literature Unit for Sing Down the Moon

By Tammy Griffis

This is a guided literature unit for Sing Down the Moon (4.9 GE), by Scott O’Dell. The book is historical fiction. This unit encompasses multiple common core English Language Arts standards. The unit includes questions pertaining to inferences and

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Native Americans

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Worksheets, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.5.3, RL.5.4, L.5.4, L.5.5

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Literature Worksheets (Hank the Cowdog It's a Dog's Life)

By Tammy Griffis

*REVISED* These are one-page worksheets to use with literature circles for Hank the Cowdog: It's a Dog's Life. Worksheets for all 12 chapters and include comprehension, summarizing, vocabulary, and close activities. Each question includes the page

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Worksheets, Printables

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Guided Literature Unit for Dogsong

By Tammy Griffis

These are 2-page worksheets (per chapter with a few chapters paired together) for a guided literature unit for Dogsong by Gary Paulsen. Contains a research project and art project (Northern Lights watercolor assignment). Comprehension questions and

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Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Literature Circles

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Literature Unit for Number of the Stars

By Tammy Griffis

Comprehension worksheets for a guided reading study of Number of the Stars by Lois Lowry - includes having students identify figurative language (ie. simile, personification) in the story. Meets several common core English Language Arts standards.

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles

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Character Report Card - Characterization

By Tammy Griffis

This is a fun way to teach characterization while increasing vocabulary! Review vocabulary words on the character's report card. Have students choose a character from a book, or the teacher could select the character. Have students grade the

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Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Worksheets, GATE

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Root Words Unit

By Tammy Griffis

There are 60 root words in this unit. It is designed to complete in 6-weeks. Students practice at home, do a class activity, and are tested on the meaning of 10 root words at the end of each week. Science and Social Studies words are included in the

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English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans, Activities, Homework

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Theme

By Tammy Griffis

This is a one-page worksheet with the definition of theme at the top and a word bank box with possible themes underneath. Students are asked to choose a theme for a story and provide examples from the story to justify their answer. Additionally,

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Literature Circles

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Simile Wanted Poster

By Tammy Griffis

I use this as an introductory lesson to similes. First, I explain what a simile is and give examples. The class brainstorms examples of similes and I write them on the board. Next, I make up a silly mystery story of a thief taking something from the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.6.4, CCRA.R.4

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have worked for a school district for over 20 years in various positions,including administrative assistant for curriculum and Title I and office manager of a large elementary school. I have a Masters in Teaching degree from Southern Oregon University. I have been teaching for 10 years. I recently acquired the position of TOSA for technology/math/science at the elementary level.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I strive to make learning fun, engaging, and applicable to the real-world. I love using humor to get kids excited about learning.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2007/2008 Southern Oregon ESD Outstanding IVC Educator

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Eastern Oregon University (BS) Southern Oregon University (MAT)

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Native Americans, Arts & Music, Drama, Gifted and Talented, Literature, Word Problems, Writing, Writing-Essays, Decimals, Place Value, Phonics