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The Ant and the Grasshopper Aesops Fables Readers Theater Grades 3-5

By The Owl Spot

If you're looking for an engaging way to give your students fluency and comprehension practice, the Aesop's Fables Readers Theater for The Ant and the Grasshopper is perfect! Super easy for lesson planning and a great resource to have on hand for

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Scripts, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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, RF.3.4, RF.3.4a...

$4.00

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Mystery Genre Book Report Project Templates Reading Comprehension Activity

By The Owl Spot

This Mystery Book Report Project is perfect for your students to use to respond to and share the book that they just finished reading, especially if they are reading mystery books! The fun puzzle pieces make hunting for clues in the book exciting.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.5.2, RL.5.3

$3.00

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Paper Bag Poetry Book

By The Owl Spot

Writing poetry can be so much fun, especially if there’s a something great to do with it! The Paper Bag Poetry Book is perfect for students to create and show off their writing. All you need is a copy of each templates, 3 lunch bags per student,

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

$2.00

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Wonderland Writing Process Posters and Interactive Bulletin Board Set

By The Owl Spot

Use these charts to help your students understand the different stages in the writing process as well as track their own progress with their writing. Created in the theme of Alice in Wonderland, your students will love the fun whimsical Mad Hatter

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Centers

$5.00

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Book Report ABC Paper Bag Project

By The Owl Spot

This ABC Book Report Project is perfect for your students to use to respond to and share the book that they just finished reading! Whether it’s for an assigned book report or for a writing project, your students will enjoy the creativity and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, W.3.2, W.3.4, W.4.2, W.4.4, W.5.2...

$3.00

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Narrative Writing Unit for Primary Grades

By The Owl Spot

Writing in the primary grades can be challenging, which is why I've developed this amazing unit for teaching Narrative Writing! Centered around Doreen Cronin's delightful mentor text "Click Clack Moo, Cows That Type," your students will create

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Posters, Lesson

CCSS:

W.K.5, W.1.3, W.1.5, W.2.3, W.2.5

$12.00

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Descriptive Writing Lessons with Jelly Beans

By The Owl Spot

If you're trying to get your students to be more descriptive when writing, this set of lesson plans is perfect! Great for Back to School or anytime throughout the year. And what better way to learn than with Jelly Beans! You will find 6 detailed

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Lesson

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (0.80 MB)

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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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ELA Bell Work Quarter 1 Digital Version | Distance Learning

By The Owl Spot

Don't spend time hunting for ELA Bell Work (morning work, bell ringers, warm ups) anymore! These activities give your students practice in writing, grammar, poetry comprehension, and growth mindset ideas. Perfect for test prep and spiral

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Grammar, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

W.4.2, W.4.3, W.4.9, W.4.10, W.5.2, W.5.3, W.5.9, W.5.10, W.6.2, W.6.3, W.6.9...

$5.00

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Cereal Box Book Report Project Templates Reading Comprehension Activity

By The Owl Spot

This Cereal Box Book Report Project is perfect for your students to use to share the book that they just finished reading and improve reading comprehension skills. Your students will enjoy the creativity and freedom of designing their own cereal

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RL.3.10, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.10, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.5, RL.5.10...

$3.00

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Poetry Writing Templates and Literary Devices Anchor Charts | Print or Digital

By The Owl Spot

If you struggle with teaching how to write poetry, look no further! These anchor charts and templates are created to help you make poetry writing an easy and fun activity. Simple anchor charts will help your students comprehend and use literary

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Posters, Google Apps, Centers

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (3.56 MB)

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Biography Book Report

By The Owl Spot

This Biography Book Report is perfect for your students to create when reading about famous people! Whether it’s for an assigned book report or for a writing project, your students will enjoy the creativity and freedom of making their own Action

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.3.3, RL.4.3, RL.5.3, RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.2, W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2

$3.00

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Genre Poster Set - Just Updated!!!

By The Owl Spot

Use these cute Genre Posters to help your students learn to categorize what they are reading. Post in a prominent place in your classroom or library or use as sorting cards in a literacy center to help students sort a stack of books or book title

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature, Library Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Centers

$3.50

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Fall Descriptive Writing Activities

By The Owl Spot

Thanks for checking out my fall descriptive writing activities, centered around using gourds! Students will be guided through 3-4 different writing lessons and independent vocabulary centers/activities, specifically targeted to increase their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Autumn

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Lesson

$6.00

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Writing Prompt Task Cards for the Whole Year

By The Owl Spot

Have you ever heard your students say "I don't have anything to write about?" Well, with these task cards, you'll never hear that phrase again, or at least you shouldn't! These task cards can be used in a variety of ways, including in a literacy

Subjects:

Creative Writing, For All Subject Areas, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

$3.50

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ELA Bell Work Quarter 4 Digital Version | Distance Learning

By The Owl Spot

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Grammar, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

W.4.2, W.4.3, W.4.9, W.4.10, W.5.2, W.5.3, W.5.9, W.5.10, W.6.2, W.6.3, W.6.9...

$5.00

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ELA Bell Work Quarter 3 Digital Version | Distance Learning

By The Owl Spot

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Grammar, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

W.4.2, W.4.3, W.4.9, W.4.10, W.5.2, W.5.3, W.5.9, W.5.10, W.6.2, W.6.3, W.6.9...

$5.00

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ELA Bell Work Quarter 2 Digital Version | Distance Learning

By The Owl Spot

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Grammar, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

W.4.2, W.4.3, W.4.9, W.4.10, W.5.2, W.5.3, W.5.9, W.5.10, W.6.2, W.6.3, W.6.9...

$5.00

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Writing Bulletin Board Revising Over Used Words

By The Owl Spot

Tired of reading the same words all the time in your students' writing? Do they need to broaden their vocabulary? It's time to revise writing and let those "overused words rest in peace" and try some more sophisticated ones! Make this into a lesson

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

L.3.4, L.3.5, L.4.3, L.4.4, L.4.5, L.5.3, L.5.4, L.5.5, L.5.6, L.6.4, L.6.5...

$3.25

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COPS Editing and Revising Posters - Owl Themed

By The Owl Spot

Teach students to edit and revise their writing using the COPS acronym. There is one poster for each letter, with questions for students to answer to help guide them through the process. I have tweaked the regular COPS acronym so it fits more

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Posters

$2.75

Digital Download PDF (0.20 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