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Peak Novel Study

By XClass to the Rescue

This is a complete novel study for Peak by Roland Smith. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. Included in the Novel Study: *Introduction to the

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Middle School the Worst Years of My Life Discussion Questions and Answers

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This is a thorough overview of Middle School the Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter. The questions could be placed on the board or handed out to

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Questions and Answers

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Thorough discussion questions and answers for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter. The questions could be placed on the board or

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5...

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Garvey's Choice Discussion Questions and Answers

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This is a thorough overview of Garvey's Choice by Nikki Grimes. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter. There are three different levels of questions so you can differentiate with your

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, L.4.5a, L.5.5a...

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Chasing Vermeer Discussion Questions and Answers

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This is a thorough overview of Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter. The questions could be placed on the board or handed out to different groups of students.

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3

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When You Reach Me Novel Study

By XClass to the Rescue

This is a comprehensive unit plan for the novel When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead. The book is a Newberry award winning novel, first published in 2009. It is a sci-fi mystery about a young girl in 1970s NYC who starts receiving mysterious notes

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Study Guides, Unit Plans

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.10, W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c...

$8.00

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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Novel Study

By XClass to the Rescue

This is a complete novel study for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. Included in the Novel

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Introduction to Greek Myths and Greek Gods

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This product is a great way to introduce Greek myths, gods, goddesses, monsters and heroes to your class. These can be a stand alone unit or be the intro for a study of Greek myths, any books in the Rick Riordan series, or other books

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Centers

$4.00

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Cinder by Marissa Meyer Novel Study

By XClass to the Rescue

This is a complete novel study for Cinder by Marissa Meyer, the first book in her Lunar Chronicles Series. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. In this

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Study Guides, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4...

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Zoey and Sassafras Dragons and Marshmallows Discussion Questions and Answers

By XClass to the Rescue

This is a thorough overview of Zoey and Sassafras Dragons and Marshmallows by Asia Citro. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter. There are three different levels of questions so you can

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3

$1.50

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The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora Discussion Questions and Answers

By XClass to the Rescue

This is a thorough overview of The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter. The questions could be placed on the board or handed out to different groups

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4...

$2.00

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The Lost Hero Novel Study

By XClass to the Rescue

This is a complete novel study for The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. There are also pre and post reading activities that will

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

$8.00

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Digital Peak Novel Study

By XClass to the Rescue

Digital Resources! This is a complete digital novel study for Peak by Roland Smith. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. There are also pre and post reading

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5...

$9.00

Online Resource
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My Life as a Book Discussion Questions and Answers

By XClass to the Rescue

This is a thorough overview of My Life as a Book by Janet Tashjian. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter. The questions could be placed on the board or handed out to different groups of

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

L.3.1, L.3.2, L.3.3, L.4.1, L.4.2, L.4.3, L.5.1, L.5.2, L.5.3, L.6.1, L.6.2...

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Words with Wings Discussion Questions and Answers

By XClass to the Rescue

This is a thorough overview of Words with Wings by Nikki Grimes. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter. There are three different levels of questions so you can differentiate with your

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.4.5, RL.5.2, RL.5.5, RL.6.2, RL.6.5, L.4.5a, L.5.5a, L.6.5a

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Story Elements with Examples Boom Cards

By XClass to the Rescue

Want to review story elements in a fun, interactive way? Check out this Boom Deck of 8 interactive cards. They are paperless and self checking! Cool beans! They use the Boom learning platform and students can access them on a Smartboard, tablet or

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities, Task Cards

$1.00

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My Life as a Book Novel Study

By XClass to the Rescue

This is a complete novel study for My Life as a Book by Janet Tashjian. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. There are also pre and post reading activities that

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5...

$4.50

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Peak Discussion Questions and Answers

By XClass to the Rescue

This is a thorough overview of Peak by Roland Smith. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter. The questions could be placed on the board or handed out to different groups of students. All of the

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5...

$4.00

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Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor Discussion Questions and Answers

By XClass to the Rescue

This is a thorough overview of Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor by Jon Scieszka. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter. Most chapters are further broken down into several sections to make

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3

$1.50

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Narrative Writing Guide

By XClass to the Rescue

This is a comprehensive guide to writing a fictional or personal narrative. You get a teacher guide, student guide and a PowerPoint to introduce the writing genre. You will receive: 1. A file with the student writing guide 2. A file with the

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.5.3, W.6.3, W.7.3, W.8.3

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (7.99 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am a licensed teacher with the NYC Board of Ed since 2001. I have taught 5th and 6th grades for my entire career.I have extensive experience in ELA as that has been my primary subject taught since 2006. I have 5 years experience with Math, SS, and Science. I also incorporate technology into many of my lessons.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I usually have my students work in small groups working collaboratively toward an end goal or project. Several of my lessons do require independent practice as well.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Over 200 donorschoose.org proposals funded since 2004 Mensa- Member since 2010 Walmart’s Teacher Wall of Fame 2012 Uclass.org International Class Project Award Winner September 2013 Uclass.org Teacher Spotlight October 2013 Donorschoose.org Giving Tuesday Video Presenter November 2013 Graphite.org Appy Hour Presenter December 2013 NYS English Council Teacher of Excellence 2013 Graphite.org Teacher Spotlight February 2014 Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies President's Award 2014 Several articles published in various education magazine 2015 and 2016 Google Certified Educator Level 1 2017

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA in History and French from St. John's University MS in Reading form Walden University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have a fat orange cat named Marmalade who does nothing but meow and shed hair all day, but I love her all the same.