Book series have a special place in students’ hearts and in literacy instruction. From Harry Potter to Percy Jackson, series …
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Graphic organizers are everywhere in upper elementary classrooms, but students aren’t born knowing how to read graphic organizers. Before they …
Ever had a student ask, “When am I ever going to use this in real life?” (Of course you have; …
The two silent short films for the classroom, Miyako (by Jessica Do) and The Monster Under My Bed (by Karlijn …
The animated short film The Catch (by Ringling College of Art and Design) tells a fable‑like story of generosity, perseverance, …
Recent Novel Study Posts
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Discover engaging Loser novel study ideas for upper elementary classrooms. Explore hands-on activities for student learning.
Are you searching for captivating novel study ideas centered around the historical narrative of Blood on the River by Elisa …
Are you looking for Where the Mountain Meets the Moon teaching ideas? You are in the right place. This novel …
If you’re searching for fun and engaging How to Steal a Dog teaching activities, your quest ends here. Check out these …
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Teaching with Animated Short Films All in One Reading & Writing MEGA Bundle
This has changed the way I present content. Students are engaged and willing to tackle tough skills as struggling readers with this product. I really appreciate the writing portion along with the other student friendly content worksheets.
Jessica N.
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Hatchet Novel Study: Digital + Printable Book Unit: activities & quizzes
Absolutely amazing! I teach an adult ESOL class and this study guide is exactly what I needed! The vocabulary was excellent pre-teaching material and the questions were perfect. I had to do nothing! I enjoyed this Hatchet study guide so much that I purchased several other study guides from Gay Miller. Because I like her material so much, she’s my first choice for go-to material! THANK YOU!!!!
Absolutely amazing! I teach an adult ESOL class and this study guide is exactly what I needed! The vocabulary was excellent pre-teaching material and the questions were perfect. I had to do nothing! I enjoyed this Hatchet study guide so much that I purchased several other study guides from Gay Miller. Because I like her material so much, she’s my first choice for go-to material! THANK YOU!!!!
Badda Bing
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Interactive Grammar Organizers
This resource is fantastic. I really enjoyed using it because it allowed my students to practice skills with fun and engaging content. I enjoy the ease and appreciate how much thought was put into creating it.
This resource is fantastic. I really enjoyed using it because it allowed my students to practice skills with fun and engaging content. I enjoy the ease and appreciate how much thought was put into creating it.
Dan B.
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