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Charlotte's Web: Novel Study Unit Plan

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The Amazing Race: Classroom Edition (Includes Customizable Clue Templates)

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This student-driven game includes 50 pages of racing material that will take your students on a fun-filled, virtual tour of 6 continents! The Amazing Race: Classroom Edition is a game in which multiple teams of two or three students compete in a

Subjects:

Geography, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Printables, Games

CCSS:

RH.6-8.7

$35.00

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A Wrinkle in Time: Novel Study Unit Plan

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This 4 ½ - 6 week novel study will guide students through an imaginative exploration and critical analysis of Madeleine L’Engle’s Newberry Award Winning book, A Wrinkle in Time. Students will be challenged to think deeply about the book’s themes and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, SL.5.1, SL.6.1, SL.7.1, SL.8.1, SL.9-10.1

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The Phantom Tollbooth: Novel Study Unit Plan

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This 6 - 8 week novel study will guide students through an imaginative exploration and critical analysis of Norton Juster’s classic, fun-filled tale, The Phantom Tollbooth. Students will be challenged to think deeply about the book’s themes and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3...

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Lesson Plan Template - Single Subject (Graphic Organizer)

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This lesson plan template provides a thorough structure in which to detail your daily instruction and assessment. It includes a place for elements such as: 1) lesson focus, 2) objectives, 3) reminders, 4) lesson sequence, 5) accommodations, 6)

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For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Professional Development

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Reflective Journals for Teachers, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$2.00

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Planet Earth: Watch & Write COMPLETE Bundle (ALL 11 Episodes)

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Planet Earth: Watch & Write correlates to BBC’s Planet Earth series (a DVD collection that can be found in many school or local libraries or purchased for your personal classroom collection - see below for details). This product includes the

Subjects:

Science, Geography, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Movie Guides

$35.00

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Charlotte's Web: Novel Study Unit Plan

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This 5 ½ - 7 week novel study on E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web will engage the hearts and minds of every student in your class. Students will be challenged to think deeply about the book’s themes and respond thoughtfully through written work and oral

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

$32.00

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6 Traits of Writing - Visualize as a House

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This graphic depiction of the relationship and roles of the 6 traits of writing is an easy way to introduce this concept to young students. It provides a comprehensible way for students to wrap their minds around the various parts of writing and how

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$3.00

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Measurement Lesson Plan: Measure Me!

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This lesson has been carefully planned to engage students’ imaginations, allow them to practice meaningful measuring, and provide substantive assessment feedback for the teacher on every student. In this interactive lesson plan on measurement,

Subjects:

Math, Measurement

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

2.MD.A.3

$3.00

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Planet Earth: Watch & Write (Episode 1: Pole to Pole)

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Subjects:

Science, Geography, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Movie Guides

$4.95

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US History Questions BUNDLED

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This bundle of critical thinking questions spans American History from the Civil War to the Cold War, (bundled at a REDUCED PRICE). Answer keys are included! Each set of questions allows students to dig deeply into our nation’s history. Each

Subjects:

U.S. History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

$19.00

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Electoral College Activity (Uses Primary Documents!)

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In this dynamic lesson plan, students will gain a deeper understanding of the Electoral College and how it works. After a brief overview of the Electoral College, students will work in groups to research, record, and calculate the voting results of

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Elections - Voting, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1

$9.95

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Planet Earth: Watch & Write (Episode 3: Fresh Water)

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Subjects:

Science, Geography, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Movie Guides

$4.95

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Planet Earth: Watch & Write DISC 1 BUNDLE (Episodes 1-3)

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Subjects:

Science, Geography, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Movie Guides

$11.95

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The Giver: Novel Study Unit Plan

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This in-depth novel study, on Lois Lowry's The Giver, will give your students the opportunity to grow as readers and as maturing young men and women. Seven Habits of Serious Readers are emphasized throughout the 9 weeks: 1) Notice, 2) Reread, 3)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.6.7, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.10...

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US History Questions: World War I

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These critical thinking questions on World War I allow students to dig deeply into our nation’s history. Each question is based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, beginning with words like identify, list, describe, and explain. The use of Bloom’s Taxonomy gives

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

$2.00

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Holes: Novel Study Unit Plan

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Louis Sachar's hilarious novel, "Holes", is filled with intriguing strangeness that will peek your students' interest from beginning to end. Over the course of this study, your students will develop "Seven Habits of Serious Readers": 1) Notice, 2)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables

$32.00

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US History Questions: 1950s and 1960s

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These critical thinking questions on the 50s and 60s allow students to dig deeply into our nation’s history. Each question is based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, beginning with words like summarize, identify, evaluate, contrast, describe, and explain. The

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

$3.99

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Planet Earth: Watch & Write DISC 2 BUNDLE (Episodes 4-6)

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Subjects:

Science, Geography, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Movie Guides

$11.95

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US History Questions: Industrial Revolution

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These critical thinking questions on the Industrial Revolution allow students to dig deeply into our nation’s history. Each question is based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, beginning with words like summarize, identify, list, contrast, describe, and explain.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

$3.50

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Planet Earth: Watch & Write (Episode 4: Caves)

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Subjects:

Science, Geography, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Movie Guides

$4.95

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught for 2 years in 5th grade as a Social Studies and English Language Arts classroom teacher. After two years, I realized that my favorite part of my teaching day was the planning part. I loved writing lesson plans, studying curriculum, attending curriculum meetings with other teachers...I know, not the passion of most teachers. My passion is helping other teachers teach excellently! I continue to stay in touch with the "world of education" through my husband (who is a kindergarten teacher) and by keeping up with my own professional development: I read journal articles and books, attend lectures, watch documentaries, research issues, and have lots of conversations with teachers and parents about education. My GOAL is to work HARD for teachers who work HARDER. I want to support teachers in the profoundly important work of educating youth.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe the role of a teacher is to create a learning environment that is intentionally designed to invite students to think deeply, cultivate their imagination, and develop personal responsibility for their education.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Honors in Education: Investigated the correlation between students’ gaming habits and their higher order thinking skills (published by Houghton College); Suma Cum Laude; Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Bachelor of Science in Inclusive Childhood Education from Houghton College. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors in Education. I did my Honors Project on the effect of digital gaming on higher order thinking (specifically reading comprehension). I plan to begin a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction (from Regent University) in the Fall of 2015.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a wife, mother, and educator! In that order. I am super passionate about education...so imagine what I'm like about motherhood and wife...hood. (Not sure that's a word.) If "mother" was third on my list of priorities, I would probably be a curriculum coordinator right now. But its not. So I am currently a stay-at-home-mom. My husband and I have 3 children and I couldn't imagine spending my day-to-day with anyone but them. My husband, as I mentioned earlier, is a Kindergarten teacher. (I know, you're thinking "wow, there aren't that many male teachers in primary school...so true...he's one of a kind in so many ways!) We are devout Catholics and we are passionate about sharing our faith and teaching it to our children...as many as the Lord gives to us. Children are a blessing and we remain always open to life. We live near both of our parents and we are so thankful that our kids will have the opportunity to know and learn from them: Grandma & Grandpa and Nonnie & Papa!