Using a Novel

Hi everyone,

I have been working on creating a document to show you how I used the Novel KATE by Siobhán Parkinson with 5th class on TP2. The google doc is 29 pages long. it includes a chapter summary, discussion questions, and lesson ideas for each chapter. I have included general ideas that could be used with any novel so it will have something to offer everyone. These are all tried and tested ideas that worked really well in the classroom. I have also made question sheets, a chapter summay sheet, a dictionary work sheet and character lists, so all you have to do is download the document a print the pages you want. 

The link to the document is available  on google docs here.

Thanks for reading,

Niamh.

Wishlist Wednesday #3

Hey everyone,

This week I am mixing things up and sharing some of my favourite resources from  Teachers Pay Teachers. If you are new to the site all you need is an e-mail address to sign up and you are good to go! Be warned it is seriously addictive, a little like browsing on pinterest... You know the way you just keep clicking and wonder how you managed to end up on teacher outfits when you were looking for a science expereiment!! Well with that warning - I give you my best picks from TPT.  


Free Free Free!!!

1. Roll a Story Writing Activity made by MsJordanReads
Classes will love rolling a dice to mix-and-match st

ory elements to create their very own story.

2. Division of the Day for Upper Grades made by Jennifer Findley
Division problems (1 digit and 2 digit divisors with 3-4 digit dividends)
Children asked to do the following on their sheet:
Solve the problem.
Check the answer with multiplication.
Create a story problem to match the division problem.


3. Profile of a Scientist made by Riona Kelly 
Have either laminated information about scientists/ have a Powerpoint detailing the informaion and you will have the perect lesson with this brilliant template to accompany it.


4. What a Dilemma Poem and Teaching Guide made by Rachel Lynette
Pefect way to get children to connect with poetry helping them to create their own poem based on their own experiences and emotions.

5.Brain Breaks Roll a Brain Break made by Rachel Lynette
You may not always have access to the laptop to put on GoNoodle so this freebie will be the perfect backup to have! All you need is a dice!! 

You will need to pay a small fee for these ones!!!!

1. Dear Teacher A Persuasive Writing Assignment made by Runde's Room

Dear Teacher, I can explain … is a fun, persuasive writing activity that the students will love. Havng them write a persuasive letter to their teachers to explain why they couldn’t finish their (imaginary) homework. The more ridiculous the excuse, the more fun students will have with this!!

2. Fictional Narrative in 5 Days made by Teaching in Room 6

If you have a class for an extended period this would be handy to have. It is so detailed and they are tried and tested lessons!

3.Winter Themed Multi Step Word Problem Task Cards made by Ashleigh

Concpets addressed throughout;

-Place Value
-Rounding
-Addition
-Subtraction
-Multiplication
-Division
-Geometry

4. Word Work Centers 4 Low Prep Centers made by Tessa Maguire

5. Literacy Stations in English Set 2 Suitable for 5th/6th Class made by Realta Ranga

Love this resource - everthing you need for a fun english lesson. The stations cover Oral Language, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar.

These are my personal favourites 

1.Self assessment Two Stars and a Wish made by A Crucial Week

Love it - perfect for individual assessments. 

2. Collaborative group reflection sheet made by A Crucial Week

 Used this with third class when they worked collaboratively together. Loved hearing what they could do differently the next time.

3. Comprehension Question Fans made by Runde's Room

Can't reccomend these beauties enough!! Used them while I was with 5th class when we were doing a novel study. 

4, Role Cards for Cooperative Group Work made by Kate O'Connell
Everything runs much smoother when everybody has a job to do. 

5. 15 Minute Timer made by Teacher's Take-Out
This PPT changes slides after every minute it's brilliant. The classes loved it - especially when working against the clock. 





So there you have it,  my top picks!
Have you seen anything on TPT that you love OR that has been useful in the classroom? If so why don't you share below. 





Niamh

Wishlist Wednesday #2

                                    


1. Jumpstart Literacy

Pie Corbett is an excellent author and has some fabulous ideas for storymaking, poetry and one of my favourites literacy. The literacy games will help consolidate pupils' previous learning and stimulate pupils' memory. Obviously I don't have this book (yet) but if you click on the link (title) you will be able to look inside the book! When I do eventually purchase it I will share some of its amazing ideas with you all.

2. Patterend Hand Pointers

For only € 2.83 check out these beautiful hand pointers. I stumbled upon these during the summer. Ii still am trying to find out how long the handle is!! If anyone already purchased them you might let me know what you think of them. Thank you.

3. 500 activities for the primary school classroom

4. 100 fun ideas for practising modern foreign languages in the primary classroom

If you are looking for some new ideas for Gaeilge, then look no futher this book will help you put the fun back into Gaeilge :)

5, Unshakeable

I am actually reading this book at the moment so my wish is that you enjoy reading it as much as I have. I purchased it at the weekend and have loved it so far. I have been following Angela Watson's blog for quite some time and she always has great tipe and advice but this book is suitable no matter where you are in your teaching career. I must say her book does give you a great sense of positivity and comfort that you are infact Unshakeable.. If you are looking for some light reading at night instead of scrawling through pinterest or facebook (cough, cough) well this my friends may be a more suitable option. You can read the first chapter for free (bonus). 

That's all for now!

Niamh