The Lit Classroom
My name is John Giles, and I am in my third year teaching fourth grade English Language Arts and Social Studies. I believe in a student-centered approach to teaching that incorporates engaging lessons that challenge students. I am certified for grades 4-9 for English Language Arts and Social Studies and particularly enjoy creating resources for American History. Many of my lessons are interdisciplinary, integrating English Language Arts concepts and skills into Social Studies activities. I am a graduate of The Ohio State University and currently teach in Ohio.
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Presidents' Day Reader's Theater
$4.00This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for Presidents' Day! Students will learn about the history of the holiday as well as some of the most well-regarded presidents. Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle...$4.00 -
History of Halloween Activities
$3.00This product is perfect for teaching middle grade students about the history of Halloween! This engaging resource covers many different Social Studies skills and includes: -A quick-write prompt ideal for class discussion-A timeline analysis worksheet...$3.00 -
Inca Empire Reader's Theater
$4.00This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the Inca Empire! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. The acts are as follows: Act I:...$4.00 -
Ancient Maya Civilization Reader's Theater
$4.00This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the Ancient Maya Civilization! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. The acts are as follows:...$4.00 -
Aztec Empire Reader's Theater
$4.00This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the Aztec Empire! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. The acts are as follows: Act I: An...$4.00 -
Industry and Inventors Reader's Theater
$4.00This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for industry and inventors in American history, focusing on the 19th century! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to act out various...$4.00 -
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities
$5.00This resource includes everything you need to teach middle grade students about Martin Luther King Jr.! This product includes the following resources:-A vocabulary study that includes an overview handout, graphic organizer, and quiz over important terms...$5.00 -
Black History Month Reader's Theater
$4.00This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for Black History Month! This product covers famous African-Americans and their lives and accomplishments. Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that...$4.00 -
Sectionalism/ Causes of the Civil War Reader's Theater
$4.00This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for Sectionalism/ Causes of the Civil War! This product covers rising tensions between the North and the South in the early 1800's. Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for...$4.00 -
Underground Railroad Mini-Unit with DBQ's
$5.00This is an engaging resource to teach students about the Underground Railroad!This resource includes students notes as an introduction. Students will then analyze a primary source document, which is a detailed interview with a former conductor on the...$5.00 -
French and Indian War Reader's Theater
$4.00This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the French and Indian War! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This resource is a great...$4.00 -
War of 1812 Reader's Theater
$4.00This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the War of 1812! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This resource is a great review...$4.00