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 -
Mesoamerica (Maya, Aztecs, Incas) Reader's Theater Bundle
$9.00This resource includes three complete Reader's Theaters activities for middle grade students studying Mesoamerican history! The plays in this product include the Ancient Maya Civilization, the Aztec Empire, and the Inca Empire.Each play is a 5-Act,...$9.00 -
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 -
Complete American History Reader's Theater
$18.00This resource contains eight complete Reader's Theater activities for middle grade students for American History! The plays in this product cover the Age of Discovery/ Exploration, the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, A New Nation, The War...$18.00 -
American History Reader's Theaters Part A (1700's)
$12.00This resource contains four complete Reader's Theater activities for middle grade students for American History in the 1700's. The plays in this product cover the Age of Discovery/ Exploration, the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and A...$12.00 -
American History Reader's Theater (1800's)
$12.00This resource contains four complete Reader's Theater activities for middle grade students for American History in the 1800's! The plays in this product cover The War of 1812, Westward Expansion/ Manifest Destiny, Sectionalism/ Causes of the Civil War,...$12.00 -
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