Mrs Amatos Reading Corner

After completing the novel Hatchet, assess students knowledge of the novel in a creative way with this Survival Brochure. Using information from the novel, students write about the topics below and include drawings for the brochure. Requirements and rubric make it easy to assess. Topics included: How to make a fire All about food Shelter Top five survival pack must-haves

This is such a fun way for students to show their understanding of book genres while also identifying the book genre they prefer. You will need multiple books in different genres to put in stacks for groups of students to pull from. Directions for our Book Tasting: 1. Pick one book that is new to you at this table. 2. Take a look at the front cover. 3. Read the summary on the back or on the inside flap. 4. Look through the book to see the font, illustrations, length. 5. Read 1-2 pages of th

Such a fun way for students to get to know each other! This will keep them engage while also learning more about their new classmates. Use your own JENGA and add color stickers or even paint each one a category color. I use a JENGA that is already in the colors : https://www.amazon.com/Lewo-Wooden-Stacking-Building-Blocks/dp/B0192VWSSY/ref=sr_1_9?s=toys-and-games & ie=UTF8 & qid=1532117590 & sr=1-9 & keywords=jenga

Looking for a fun way to do poetry with your students? Poems include:Acrostic Cinquain Concrete Limerick Haiku Each of the 5 poem activities are gradual release with poem characteristics, examples, brainstorming organizers, and step-by-step for writing their own poem. There is also an OPTIONAL Poem Book project with grading criteria which is a great way for your students to showcase their awesome work in a creative way.

Looking for a engaging and fun way for your students to review the novel Hatchet? Grab a JENGA game and let the discussion begin! You could even use this before the final novel test. The review covers: Vocabulary Conflict Plot / events How-to Before or After scenarios Use your own JENGA and add color stickers or even paint each one a category color. I use a JENGA that is already in the colors : https://www.amazon.com/Lewo-Wooden-Stacking-Building-Blocks/dp/B0192VWSSY/ref=sr_1_9?s=toys-and-games

Display the month, day and year with this simple yet beautiful farmhouse inspired pieces. #iloveshiplap

This resource is perfect for lesson planning and keeping track of student progress. INCLUDES: - B.E.S.T. ELA Benchmarks checklists for Lesson Planning - B.E.S.T. ELA Student Progress tracking charts for assessing students NOTE: This is for grades K-5 :)

This resource is perfect for lesson planning and keeping track of student progress. INCLUDES: - B.E.S.T. ELA Benchmarks checklists for Lesson Planning - B.E.S.T. ELA Student Progress tracking charts for assessing students NOTE: This is for grades 6-12 :)

This is a fun way for students to tell you a bit about them! Both color and b&w available with this listing.

Perfect for a pocket chart calendar! Also, for a more movable calendar, you could laminate it and place either magnets or velcro to the backs for your whiteboard or a wall calendar.

Looking for a engaging and fun way for your students to review the novel Fish in a Tree? Grab a JENGA game and let the discussion begin! You could even use this before the final novel test. The review covers: Characters Chapter Titles Who Said It? Growth or Fixed Mindset? Figurative Language Miscellaneous Use your own JENGA and add color stickers or even paint each one a category color. I use a JENGA that is already in the colors : https://www.amazon.com/Lewo-Wooden-Stacking-Building-Blocks/dp/B

Find Someone Who BINGO is a great Back to School icebreaker activity!