Elly Elementary

This comprehension and activity guide is based on the beautifully written and illustrated book, Tar Beach, written by Faith Ringgold. It is the story of a girl who imagines that she can fly. She wants to be free to go wherever she wants. It includes...

Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner is based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger...

After reading this beautiful book I came up with a question and reflection page for my students.

This ELA resources packet should be used when studying folktales, especially Stone Soup, It is the story of a clever young man tricks an old woman into believing that soup can be made from a stone. As the pot of water boils with the stone...

This is a comprehensive plan that can be used to effectively teach Shiloh to 4th or 5th Graders. Book can be a read-aloud but should be available to each student for responding to questions.   For each group of chapters there are vocabulary words...

This ELA resource and activity unit was prepared to use with THE HUNDRED DRESSES BY ELEANOR ESTES. It contains a brief summary of the book with some reading lesson ideas, The focus of this unit is acceptance which allows you to talk about...

Teaching about small moments can greatly improve students’ writing. Small moment stories are when authors write about important events from their lives.   This unit includes ideas, graphic organizers, and templates for writing which...

This unit explains the water cycle to students and introduces new vocabulary. It includes: . a video link . vocabulary work . science experiment . a craftT

This 17-page ELA resources and activity packet is based on Friends by Helme Heine.   It includes: . character analysis . comprehension . writing prompts/assessments . Bulletin board extensions (art and science)

Daughter of Liberty: A True Story of the American Revolution (Robert Quackenbush) tells Wyn's story with General Washington. This book is an excellent supplement to social studies lessons on American Revolution. Unit includes: . vocabulary...

Comprehension questions for Big Mama and Grandma Ghana by Angela Shelf Medearis.

This is a two-week unit plan for writing a fairy tale.   It is broken into eight parts and includes developing character, setting, plot to developing a story.   The unit takes you through the elements of a fairy tale to be included in...