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The Giver-Engaging Readers in the Classic

By TheWritePurpose

This bundle includes a variety of classroom activities (anticipation guide, advertising task, town hall meeting) to utilize with Lois Lowry's The Giver. The bundle also includes two major assessments (graded seminar, exam.) Teachers can utilize this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

$13.45

$9.99

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Seedfolks-Engaging Readers in the New Classic

By TheWritePurpose

Working with students through Seedfolks is a joy!This bundle includes:Recommended Pre-ReadingCommunity Contribution EssayDuring ReadingCharacter Chart Graphic OrganizerEssay PromptsLetter to the Mayor Writing TaskAfter ReadingCast of Cleveland

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

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

$15.45

$12.00

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Well-Developed Written Responses: MEAL Structure

By TheWritePurpose

Supporting students (primarily in the middle grades 5-9) with writing well-crafted short responses to prompts is crucial. MEAL structure is an invaluable method of supporting students in acquiring this skill and helps set the foundation for strong

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Outlines, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$4.99

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Seedfolks-Creative Writing Project-Cast of Cleveland

By TheWritePurpose

This creative writing project is meant to be used as a culminating project with the novel Seedfolks. Students are asked to create an additional character for the novel and explore how their character impacts and is impacted by the Gibb Street

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5

$4.99

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75 Roots to Know-Test/Exam/Assessment

By TheWritePurpose

This 100-question test (answer key included) measures student ability to apply their knowledge of common roots, suffixes, and prefixes. The list of 75 Roots To Know, for which the test is based, is included at the end of the document. Part

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Close Reading

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets, Assessment

CCSS:

RF.3.3a, RF.5.3a, CCRA.L.4

$4.99

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Wonder - Book/Unit Exam

By TheWritePurpose

This end-of-book/end-of-unit exam is on the book Wonder by RJ Palacio. The exam has four subsections. There is a multiple choice, matching, quote analysis, and short answer section. This test requires deep knowledge of the text and understanding of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, DBQs, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.W.1

$2.99

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Seedfolks-Book Exam/UnitExam

By TheWritePurpose

This end-of-book/end-of-unit exam is on the book Seedfolks by Paul Fleischmen. This test was created at the end of a thematic unit titled "Individuals & Communities." The exam has two major sections with two subsections each. There is a matching

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, DBQs, Assessment

$2.99

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian -Book/Unit Exam

By TheWritePurpose

This end-of-book/end-of-unit exam is on the book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. This test was created at the end of a thematic unit titled "Finding My Place" The exam has four subsections. There is a multiple

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, DBQs, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.W.1

$2.99

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The Giver-Book/Unit Exam

By TheWritePurpose

This end-of-book/end-of-unit exam is on the book The Giver by Lois Lowry. This test was created at the end of a thematic unit titled "Individuals & Communities." The exam has five subsections. There is a multiple choice, matching, definitions,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, DBQs, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4

$2.99

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The Giver_Town Hall Meeting_Learning Exercise/Simulation

By TheWritePurpose

This high-engagement activity allows students to think deeply, infer, and present evidence from the text uniquely. The activity's nature allows all students in a classroom to be engaged. The document includes preparation for the activity, the roles

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.6.1, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.3

$2.99

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Seedfolks: Letter to the Mayor (Writing Activity/Assessment)

By TheWritePurpose

This writing exercise asks students to write a letter (using a simple five-paragraph essay structure) that advocates for the community garden depicted in Seedfolks.Included:Assignment Description (including the specifics of what is happening in the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Simulations

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (0.07 MB)

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian - Three Level Cartoon Analysis

By TheWritePurpose

This activity asks students to dive deeply into five key cartoons from the novel. Working at increasing depth and critical thinking levels, students will develop insightful analyses of each cartoon. Level One: Simple ObservationLevel Two:

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.7

$2.00

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Seedfolks: Community Contributions Essay

By TheWritePurpose

This short essay assignment asks students to envision their school community as the community garden a la Seedfolks. Students must write about themselves and what they hope to give to and gain from the school community. This assignment is

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Literature, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Homework

CCSS:

CCRA.W.2

$1.99

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Memoir Project

By TheWritePurpose

This is the overview and outline of a five-chapter memoir project. The project was initially used when reading Walter Dean Myers' Bad Boy. There are exemplar sentences from Bad Boy to help prompt students. Each chapter has prompts to jumpstart

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10

$3.99

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian-Graded Seminar

By TheWritePurpose

This exercise is preparation for a graded seminar based on the book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and the supplemental texts:Soto, Gary. Taking Sides. Florida: Harcourt Books, 1992. Print. (pp. 1-7)Serros, Michele M. ""Mi

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.SL.1

$1.99

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The Giver_Sketch to Stretch_Illustration/Design Activity

By TheWritePurpose

This learning movement allows students to stretch their knowledge of the text by drawing/designing illustrations based on a passage of the text. By creating a visual of a very specific scene/passage of the text, students work on close reading and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4

$1.99

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The Giver_Graded Seminar

By TheWritePurpose

This exercise is preparation for a graded seminar based on the book The Giver and the supplemental texts "The Lottery" & "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas." The questions, which students are to familiarize themselves with and select a few to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4

$1.99

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The Giver-Community Advertising Exercise

By TheWritePurpose

This is a learning exercise for Lois Lowry's The Giver. Students will use their creative and analytical thinking skills to craft an advertisement/billboard that invites people to join The Community depicted in The Giver. This exercise can be done in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Posters

$1.99

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian_Sketch to Stretch Project

By TheWritePurpose

This project asks students to utilize the distinct cartoon style showcased in the novel to create and showcase a deeper understanding of the plot.Students will create cartoons for six of the chapters from the text.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3

$1.50

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The Giver: Values, Rules, & Rituals Chart

By TheWritePurpose

This chart can be utilized with a deep study of The Giver. Students will work to understand the values of The Community and how those values shape the rules and rituals. The chart should lead to a bigger discussion and deeper understanding of The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.06 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Middle School Teacher & Administrator for 10+ years

MY TEACHING STYLE

Constructivist; seminar-style; project-based; Writer's Workshop; critical literacy emphasis

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergraduate: Pomona College (Claremont, CA) Graduate: Tufts University (Medford, MA)

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Yet to be added

GRADES

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Close Reading