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Touching Spirit Bear Journal and Novel Study with EASEL Version

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Touching Spirit Bear (by Ben Mikaelsen) Student Journal/ Novel StudyNow available as an EASEL activity!WHY JOURNALS? I needed a resource to engage kids every step along the way of reading a novel. What I did NOT want my kids to do was read and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$10.00

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Elements of Poetry/ Figurative Language Card Sort

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This is a great way to practice identifying alliteration, onomatopoeia, similes, metaphors, and personification. The set-up is simple (copy, cut, and put in envelopes) and the activity is hands-on and an AVID strategy. Students read a sentence or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

$1.50

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Free- 8 Great Final Projects for Any Novel Study

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

8 great ideas that can be used with any novel study at any grade level. Better than book reports, these ideas will have your students think more complexly about the characters, themes, nuances, and connections of the books. These project ideas are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Projects, Centers

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A Day No Pigs Would Die Journal and Novel Study with EASEL

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

A Day No Pigs Would Die (by Robert Peck) Student Journals and Novel Study* Now including a ready-to-use EASEL version! WHY JOURNALS? I wanted a resource to engage kids every step along the way of reading a novel. What I did NOT want my kids to do

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RL.9-10.3, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5

$10.00

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Short Story Interactive Lapbooks for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Want a great end-of-the-unit or end-of-the-year project? This short story interactive lapbook is geared for short stories, but also works for a variety of content and project ideas. The elements of literature addressed in the lapbook are 1. theme,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

$4.00

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Bud Not Buddy Journal Style Novel Study with EASEL feature

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Bud, Not Buddy- This is a journal style approach to a novel study. A traditional novel study uses comprehension questions, vocabulary terms, and section quizzes. This journal style approach is different because the students engage with the text

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5

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Free Alternative Final Assessments or Projects for Novels like The Giver

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

The Giver, by Lois Lowry, is a classic middle school novel. Instead of asking students to take a test over the book, why not have them create a project? In this free product, you will find six ideas to allow students to ponder the book, talk

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

FREE

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Irony Review and Practice Boom Cards

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This 23 card deck reviews irony. It reviews the types (verbal, dramatic, and situational), a coincidence vs. irony, and includes practice problems to identify the type of irony use and why. This deck includes multiple choice, fill in the blank, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th

Types:

Internet Activities

$1.50

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Tornado Brain Independent Reader Check Boom Cards

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

There are 25 multiple choice questions about the 2022-23 Truman Award Nominee book "Tornado Brain" by Cat Patrick. 15 of the 25 cards will be randomly chosen each time. The questions can be used for independent reading checks, reading incentive

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

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The Giver Journal Style Novel Study and EASEL Activity

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

The Giver by Lois Lowry ~Journal Style Novel StudyWHY JOURNALS? I believe in giving students a resource to engage them in reading a novel. What I do NOT want my kids to do is read and answer comprehension questions and look up vocabulary, which all

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.5, RL.7.10...

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2022-23 Truman Reader Award Books Independent Reader Checks Boom Deck Bundle

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Independent Reader Check Boom Cards for the twelve 2022-23 Truman Reader Awards Books! Each Boom Deck will have 25 multiple choice questions about the book, with 15 random questions being chosen for each session. These Boom Cards are good for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Internet Activities

$12.00

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Literary Genres Review Boom Cards

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This 25 card deck reviews literary genre. It reviews literary genre (definition, qualifications, genre vs. age category vs. format), it reviews the characteristics of fiction, nonfiction, mystery, narrative, fantasy, poetry, prose, thriller, comedy,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Internet Activities

$1.50

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Tornado Brain Independent Reader Check EASEL Assessment

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

There are 25 multiple choice questions about the novel Tornado Brain by Cat Patrick. The questions are meant to be used after a student has independently read the book. The questions are useful for reading incentive programs, extra credit, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Internet Activities

$1.50

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The Kinder Poison Independent Reader Check EASEL Assessment

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

There are 25 multiple choice questions about the 2022-23 Truman Award Nominee book "The Kinder Poison" by Natalie Mae. The EASEL program will grade the questions for you! The questions can be used for independent reading checks, reading incentive

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Internet Activities

$1.50

EASEL

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The Kinder Poison Independent Reader Check Boom Cards

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

There are 25 multiple choice questions about the 2022-23 Truman Award Nominee book "The Kinder Poison" by Natalie Mae. 15 of the 25 cards will be randomly chosen each time. The questions can be used for independent reading checks, reading incentive

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Literature Circles

$1.50

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Closer to Nowhere Independent Reader Check Boom Cards

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

There are 25 multiple choice questions about the 2022-23 Truman Award Nominee book "Closer to Nowhere" by Ellen Hopkins. 15 of the 25 cards will be randomly chosen each time. The questions can be used for independent reading checks, reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Internet Activities, Centers

$1.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

We have over 40 years of teaching experience together, including 6th grade science, ELA, and SS, 7th grade math, 8th grade science, 8th grade math, Algebra, and Geometry, as well as subbing in elementary. Our daughter joined us as a Boom creator; it's her part-time gig while she is in high school.

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Teach in as many ways possible to reach as many as possible!

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BS in Education (5 - 8 SS/Math/Science; Elementary Education) MS Curriculum & Instruction

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We are a husband/wife duo whose high school daughter joined the team the past few years. She keeps us current and creates Boom decks!

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English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), Computer Science, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Family Consumer Sciences, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Robotics, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies