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The Outsiders Novel Study

By Teaching Muse

This reading literature guide is a unit novel study of The Outsiders popular novel by S.E. Hinton. Lessons and activities for The Outsiders novel study include both printable and digital lessons, assessments, activities, and worksheets to use with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.7.6, RL.7.10, W.7.1b, W.7.1e, W.7.4, W.7.8...

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A Long Walk to Water Unit

By Teaching Muse

Do you need materials to teach A Long Walk to Water to your grade 5 6 7 students? This novel study will give students background information on Sudan, Africa and teach about Salva and Nya. Students will use the prereading activities, guided reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

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

$12.99

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A Long Walk to Water Activity

By Teaching Muse

Are your students struggling to understand the novel, A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park? Do you need an alternate way to assess them? These print and digital graphic organizers are perfect to assess student comprehension while they are in book

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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A Long Walk to Water Activity

By Teaching Muse

If you are reading A Long Walk to Water with your students, you'll want them to complete this prereading activity to gain background information on the novel's setting, plot, and author. This lesson includes clickable links for students to use to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.7, CCRA.R.7

$3.25

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Editable Template for Vocabulary Activities used with ANY List

By Teaching Muse

Are you looking for vocabulary activities to use with any list that you might have? Whether you are teaching science, social studies, novel studies, or math, you can use these 5 activities to help solidify the meaning of new words with your

Subjects:

Vocabulary

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Google Apps

$4.00

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Holocaust Unit Novel on Four Perfect Pebbles

By Teaching Muse

Recognize Holocaust Remembrance Month with the autobiography, Four Perfect Pebbles by Marion Lazan. This Holocaust novel study teaches students about the real-life experience of a little girl growing up during World War II. Students will learn about

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, RH.6-8.7

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The Outsiders Character Charts

By Teaching Muse

Help your students keep track of the characters in The Outsiders with these helpful graphic organizers. Graphic organizers focus on character traits; how each one looks, acts and sounds as well what others say about the person. Choose from different

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.3, RL.8.10

$2.25

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Choice Reading Calendar

By Teaching Muse

Assess student knowledge of fiction and nonfiction reading using these independent reading choice calendars. Students use the choice menu activities to demonstrate their understanding of what they are reading. Each calendar (one for fiction and one

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Homework, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.5.8, RI.5.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

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The One and Only Ivan Novel Study

By Teaching Muse

Teach students the wonderful book, The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate using this novel unit. Teacher instructions will show you how to teach this novel and include activities to build background information. Activities will assist students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10

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The One and Only Ivan Novel Study BUNDLE

By Teaching Muse

Teach the novel, The One and Only Ivan to your students whether in the classroom or distance teaching using the printable and digital materials. Students will show what they know about the book through the questions and answers that will have them

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10

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Prefixes and Suffixes Activities Reading Bulletin Board

By Teaching Muse

Teach students common prefixes, root words, and suffixes through these materials and the classroom bulletin board. Students will learn over 60 common roots and affixes and their meanings to help them better decode multisyllabic words and improve

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5

$5.00

$1.00

Online Resource
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Free A Long Walk to Water Activity

By Teaching Muse

Add this free paired text activity to your A Long Walk to Water novel study. Students will gain background information about the geography, lifestyle, customs, and setting of the novel through the reading and activities to use with My

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

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Non Fiction Reading Comprehension Activities

By Teaching Muse

Improve students' reading comprehension skills using these 9 nonfiction activities. These non fiction activities are designed to be used with ANY text to help students better understand and demonstrate their comprehension. With print and digital

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4

$3.50

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The One and Only Ivan DIGITAL Novel Study

By Teaching Muse

Read the wonderful book, The One and Only Ivan with your distance learning students using this digital novel study. Students will utilize Google Slides and Forms to learn new vocabulary terms, analyze major characters, answer comprehension

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10

$7.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching special education to upper elementary and middle school students for fifteen years. Before that, I had experience with elementary school students - general and special education. While my caseload changes every year, I have taught mostly reading and science classes. I do have some social studies experience as well. Currently, I also serve as a building union representative and a Technology Integration Lead Teacher.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love mixing it up. In a middle school environment, it is sometimes necessary to need to lecture. Still, I try to always include a hands-on experience or some form of technology in each lesson to keep their motivation high. Excited, motivated, engaged students will only make me more excited and motivated to be a better teacher.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Nearpod Certified Educator, Google Level 2 Certification, Brainpop Certified Educator, Edpuzzle Level 1 Certification

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's College in elementary (K- Grade 6) and special education (Birth to Grade 12). I received my master's degree from Long Island University in Literacy K-6. Beyond that, I have obtained 90 credits beyond my masters in various courses to help me further excel in literacy, science, social studies, and technology.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Along with my love of teaching comes my love for my pitbull pup, Samson. He is a delight to my students and me. In my spare time, I enjoy painting and cycling with Peloton. Find me: teachingmuse

GRADES

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Fractions, Graphing, Measurement, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Music, Special Education, Drama, Health, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Literature, Character Education, General Science, Physical Science, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community