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Independent Reading Bundle- Systems and...

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First Chapter Friday Book Talk Guide VOLUME 2

$27.50

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Year-Long First Chapter Friday Book Talk Guide VOLUME I

By RileyReadsYA

Confidently book talk and recommend quality sports novels to your middle grade students using book talk guides. Book talk guides put every important detail about novels at your fingertips.You'll never be at a loss for offering reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Other (ELA)

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

$20.50

$14.35

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Google Slides & Presentations Tutorial --for Students

By RileyReadsYA

I was so surprised this year to discover that, for once, I knew a little bit more about technology than my students!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Professional Development, Google Apps, Lesson

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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First Chapter Friday Book Talk Guide VOLUME 2

By RileyReadsYA

As a middle school ELA teacher, I know just how time-consuming the job is, and I know that it is impossible to read and keep track of every title, plot line, mature moment, and the best pages to read aloud to a class for a book talk. Book talk

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

$27.50

$17.99

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Independent Reading Bundle- Systems and Strategies for Middle School

By RileyReadsYA

Implementing a reader's workshop or any independent reading routine can be tricky! There is a lot to manage, and it's hard to know where to focus your energy as a teacher. This bundle has all you need to hold students accountable for consistent

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Bulletin Board Ideas

$25.50

$20.00

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Writing Complete Sentences: 3 Week Lesson Sequence & Student Practice**GROWING**

By RileyReadsYA

Tired of students writing incomplete or run-on sentences, but don't have time to do a grammar deep dive? This resource is for you!The following slides/activities will provide you and your students a common language and understanding of sentence

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Internet Activities

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Manage Independent Reading Using Page Goals: A Page Goal Setting Sheet & Tracker

By RileyReadsYA

Frustrated with the independent reading system in your classroom? Or just not sure how to begin one at all? The page goal system works very well for me in my classroom, and it doesn’t cause kids to begrudge reading. Page goals are quick, simple, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Classroom Forms

CCSS:

RL.3.10, RL.4.10, RL.5.10, RL.6.10, RL.7.10, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.10

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (0.46 MB)

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Effective Written Responses Practice: Improve Students' Short Answer Responses

By RileyReadsYA

Finally get the complete and thorough written responses from your students that you want! Tired of one-word answers or written responses that lack depth and important explanation? I was too. I created this resource to establish strong writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

W.6.1b, W.6.2b, W.6.3d

$2.50

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Independent Reading Parent Letter

By RileyReadsYA

Worried that the books you recommend to students or have on your shelves might upset a parent or guardian? Take that stress off your plate with this Independent Reading Parent Letter! This parent "permission slip" has served me in my classroom for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

For Parents

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.14 MB)

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Middle Grade Book Recommendation Posters--Print & Digital

By RileyReadsYA

Struggling to recommend books to your classroom readers? No problem! As a middle school ELA teacher, I know just how time-consuming the job is, and I know that it is impossible to read and keep track of every new middle grade title.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

$7.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Email Etiquette Lesson- Fun AND Incredibly Effective!

By RileyReadsYA

I can't be the only teacher pulling her hair out after receiving email after email from students with missing subject lines, entire messages in subject lines, and/or rude or vague requests. This lesson takes a fun, light, but highly effective

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$2.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Middle School Reader's Theater Bundle: Seasonal Scripts!

By RileyReadsYA

Reader’s Theater is a powerful tool to use with your students to build their fluency, intonation, tone, comprehension, confidence, and cooperative skills. In my experience, it is a highly engaging activity that gets students excited about learning

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.6, CCRA.L.1

$12.50

$8.75

Bundle

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Fun Back to School Metaphor Writing Task - For Middle Schoolers

By RileyReadsYA

Are you looking for a fun but meaningful writing task to do with students during the first weeks of school? This metaphor writing piece is unique and exciting to students because they get to randomly choose a school supply out of a bag, and they

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

W.5.5, W.6.2, W.6.5, W.7.2a, W.7.5, W.8.2

$4.00

Digital Download ZIP (0.38 MB)

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Reading Discussion Guide For Any Fictional Text!

By RileyReadsYA

Do you struggle to hold meaningful, in-depth, and student-led conversations about literature in your classroom? Are you tired of hearing "crickets" when you ask students to share their thoughts on a chapter or short story? If so, this resource is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.6, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

$3.50

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Student Recommendation Book Flags & Google Form

By RileyReadsYA

Foster a reading community by providing students with these simple book recommendation tools. At a glance, students in need of a new book will be able to see the top-recommended titles from their classmates. This resource includes TWO products:4

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Other (ELA)

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.78 MB)

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Print & DIGITAL Reading Response Journal-That Won't Eliminate the Joy of Reading

By RileyReadsYA

Have you struggled to find a way to hold students accountable for independent reading without making them dread choice reading? This simple, broad, but thought-provoking resource is for you! I call this resource Independent Reading Conversation

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RL.5.2, RL.5.5, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.10, RL.8.1...

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (1.75 MB)

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First Chapter Friday Book Talk Template for STUDENTS in Google Slides

By RileyReadsYA

Let your students take on the work of advertising books to one another! There is no better book recommendation than one that comes from a peer, so if you'd like to pass the torch to your students when it comes to "Book Talk Tuesday" or "First

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Google Apps

$1.75

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Crash ~ Jerry Spinelli READ ALOUD GUIDE

By RileyReadsYA

Do you need a fun but powerful read-aloud for your classroom? Look no further! This 34-page read aloud guide has everything you need to enjoy Crash with your students and get the most out of it, educationally. In this guide, you will find suggested

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, 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...

$6.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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How to Read Graphic Novels Mini Lesson & Poster

By RileyReadsYA

Do you watch students flip madly through graphic novels and finish them in one sitting? Have you ever felt like kids are missing out on the complexity of the plots and characters? Use this mini lesson and accompanying poster to give students the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Posters

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (4.62 MB)

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Middle School Holiday & Winter Reader's Theater Script: PRINT & GO

By RileyReadsYA

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Drama

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.6, CCRA.L.1

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (3.62 MB)

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First Chapter Friday Book Talk Guides Bundle Volume III

By RileyReadsYA

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

$14.50

$11.60

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been a teacher going on 10 years now! I am in my second urban district and wouldn't want it any other way!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am passionate about sharing my love for young adult literature with my students and coworkers. Through my book talks, creative book displays, and independent reading materials and incentives, I cultivate a community in my classroom that celebrates reading!

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