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The Giver Novel Study

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If you are teaching Lois Lowry’s Newbery Award winning book, The Giver, this teaching companion unit is PERFECT for your middle school classroom! These lesson plans will guide your student through rigorous characterization, summarizing and

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

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

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Unit Plans, Lesson

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Poetry Analysis Worksheets - CLOSE read with any poem!

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This Poetry analysis worksheet is perfect for your students to analyze any poem that they read! It forces students to take a closer look at the poems they read and gain a deeper understanding of the author’s use of poetry to communicate his/her

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Centers

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RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.1...

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Insect Classification Unit - Power Point, INB notes, Quizzes and Project

By The Owl Spot

If you are teaching a unit on insect classification, then this is the product for you! This would nicely compliment an already standing unit in your curriculum, or could function as a stand alone unit. It includes a detailed Power Point, staring

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

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

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$8.00

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Famous Poets Analysis Bundle: Frost, Dickinson, Sandburg, & Stevenson

By The Owl Spot

Is poetry hard to teach? Do your students struggle with understanding the meaning of poems? Here's a tool for you to use that will make teaching Frost, Dickinson, Stevenson and Sandburg a lot easier for you and your students!You will find each of

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Literature, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.7, RL.7.1...

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I Have Who Has Synonyms and Antonyms Game

By The Owl Spot

Playing "I Have, Who Has..." is a great way to focus on vocabulary development. This game requires students to know the difference between synonyms and antonyms, as well as meanings of vocabulary words. Your students will have a better grasp of the

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary, Test Preparation

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games

$2.50

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Insect Collection Student Project

By The Owl Spot

Insect collections are a great way for your students to learn about these small creatures! In this project, students will collect and gather insects from 7 of the 8 most common insect orders. They will identify the insects and present them in a

Subjects:

Science, Biology

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities, Printables

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Carl Sandburg: Author Study and Poetry Analysis Unit

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Carl Sandburg is said to have written in the language of the people, making him one of the easier poets to teach to upper elementary and middle school students. This unit of study is to help you teach about one of America's best known authors by

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

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Graduation Certificate Diploma Keepsake and Invitation - Editable!

By The Owl Spot

This editable graduation certificate allows you to provide a memorable keepsake for your students and their parents. Whether it’s for a Kindergarten graduation, finishing elementary school or middle school, or just to say they finished the specific

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For All Subjects, End of Year

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities

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Literature Theme Posters - 15 Common Themes in Literature

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Theme in literature is an important topic in every Reading/ELA classroom, and what better way to remind your students of different common themes than by using these colorful posters! Posters are designed with the theme printed at the top and a

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Interactive Notebooks

$3.50

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I Am poem template

By The Owl Spot

Integrating poetry with reading and history is an integral way to push your students to higher levels of thinking. Use this I Am Poem Template to help your students understand deeper levels of characterization in a novel, literature story, history

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

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The True Story of the Three Little Pigs - Duet Acting Script

By The Owl Spot

What a hilarious banter between the Wolf and narrator as they battle between themselves over whose story is right! This is a great way to get students engaged in literature, understand point of view, and practice speech and acting skills! Script

Subjects:

Drama, Other (ELA), Oral Communication

Grades:

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

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Activities, Scripts

$3.00

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Literary Device Posters

By The Owl Spot

These literary device posters will not only look stunning in your Reading/ELA classroom, they will be a wonderful resource for your students as they learn to identify them and analyze their use within literary works! This set of posters includes 18

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4

$3.00

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Writing Prompt Pictures - Every Picture Has a Story to Tell!

By The Owl Spot

Do your students ever say "I don't know what to write about?" Do you run out of ideas to give them? This is a perfect solution to your problems! This pack has more than 50 pictures for your students to use for story starters. Place these in your

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

$5.00

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Lemon Shiplap Classroom Decor Bundle Editable

By The Owl Spot

Create a calm, enjoyable atmosphere in your classroom with this fun lemon and shiplap themed bundle! This product includes 100s of pages of resources to help you organize your classroom and communicate with your students.Included in this kit are…

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$22.00

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Word of the Day Vocabulary for Middle Grades

By The Owl Spot

If your students need to develop their vocabulary, these quick Word of the Day exercises will help you build those essential skills! Introduce a new word each day. Students complete the daily exercises, defining words, using them in sentences,

Subjects:

Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

CCSS:

RI.5.4, RI.6.4, RI.7.4, RI.8.4, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

$6.00

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Reading Strategy Posters for Middle School

By The Owl Spot

These posters are perfect for middle schoolers! Reading strategy reminders are great to use for mini lessons or simple reminders as you are engaged in a novel study, literature circles, or independent reading. Just print, laminate and hang!

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Centers

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.12 MB)

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I Have Who Has Synonym & Antonym Game - with pumpkins!

By The Owl Spot

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Autumn

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

$2.00

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Monster Magic Squares - 2 digit multiplication

By The Owl Spot

“Multiplication Monsters” is a partner or individual activity to review and practice double digit multiplication. Idea uses Think Math's! Magic Squares to teach the theory behind double digit multiplication. The Magic Squares do an amazing job of

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Place Value

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

$3.50

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Superheroes Parts of Speech Resource Pack

By The Owl Spot

Thanks for checking out my “Superheroes Parts of Speech Resource Pack!” I have included posters, student dictionary template, and a sorting game you can use with your own classroom vocabulary. These posters are great resources for any ELA/Language

Subjects:

Grammar, Vocabulary, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Posters, Centers

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (3.03 MB)

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Context Clues Task Cards - Test Prep (Set 2)

By The Owl Spot

Understanding vocabulary in context is extremely important in the middle grades! As students read more complex texts, they will encounter unfamiliar words. By learning to use the context of unfamiliar words, students will be able to decipher the

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (2.67 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I currently teach 5th grade and love every minute with my students! Even though I am quite busy, I love what I do. I have taught 19 years in the elementary classroom, grades 1-5. I am a teacher consultant with the National Writing Project, and also earned my National Boards Certification in "Middle Childhood Generalist." My undergrad degree and Master's degree are both in Elementary Education (Master's had a focus on reading and writing instruction). I am currently working toward obtaining my Reading Endorsement.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I teach using a project based/inquiry perspective of my curriculum. I love to let my students experience as much of their learning as they can so they can remember what they learned. Anytime I can bring food into the classroom to teach a concept is epic!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Boards certification, Teaching Writing certificate from Clemson University, I have presented different Reading/Writing/Technology sessions at ASCD and various state (SC) and local conferences (Greenville).

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Masters from Clemson University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I've always wanted to be a teacher, ever since I was in 2nd grade. I loved learning then, and I love seeing my students light up when they understand a new concept. My goal as a teacher is to, not only teach my students what they need to know to be successful in life, but also to teach them to think and inspire them to be life long learners. You can follow my blog at http://theowlspotblog.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theowlspot.

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PreK, 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, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Science, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Ancient History, Government, U.S. History, European History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Special Education, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Library Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, Test Preparation, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning