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Hatchet Pre and Post Reading Activities

By Catfisch Country

This double activity set includes a pre-reading collaborative activity, as well as an independent web quest activity, both of which provide students with background knowledge prior to reading the literature book Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. The

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Internet Activities

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Code Orange Grade 5 Common Core Multi-Disciplinary Literature Unit

By Catfisch Country

This newly expanded, multi-disciplinary Common Core Literature unit, based upon the realistic fiction book Code Orange, by Caroline B. Cooney, is exciting and interactive...perfect for middle school grades, or upper elementary GATE programs! Tried

Subjects:

Math, Science, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Activities, GATE, Literature Circles

$20.00

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The Schwa Was Here Literature Unit

By Catfisch Country

This humorous, gritty book is perfect for the pre-adolescent or middle school literature circle! With the literature book touching upon themes of "labels", fitting in, and families, coupled with sarcastic, appropriate tween humor, the activities

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Psychology

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

$3.00

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5th Grade Science Enrichment Activities

By Catfisch Country

Included in this file are three enrichment activities: "Food Webs & Chains vs. Eco-Disasters", "Create Your Own Atom & Element", and "Newton's Laws of Motion: Balloon Racers". Within the first activity, students will examine the human

Subjects:

Chemistry, Environment, Physics

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE

$5.00

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Listen! Comprehensive Literature Unit

By Catfisch Country

This Literature unit, based upon the heart-warming chapter book by Stephanie Tolan includes graphic organizers for studying characterization, a variety of vocabulary activities, comprehension questions which promote higher-level thinking, and

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

$10.00

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Common Core Gifted/Enrichment Activities for Math & Language Arts

By Catfisch Country

This 62-page document consists of at least one activity, website, interactive, or project which corresponds to EVERY Common Core Standard for grades 1-5 in both Math and English/Language Arts. This is a must-have for every teacher, in that it

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Staff

Types:

Activities, GATE, Internet Activities

$25.00

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Code Orange Power Point

By Catfisch Country

This Power Point presentation, best used in conjunction with the Code Orange Literature Unit (also created by Catfisch Country), provides an overview of basic elements of literature, including voice, conflict, completing a basic plot diagram,

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$5.00

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Me CD: An Autobiographical Writing Project/Musical Reflection

By Catfisch Country

This high-interest autobiographical writing project is perfect for reluctant writers. Personally tested within a remedial middle-school summer school setting, I can ensure its motivational value! The unit contains planning and idea sheets which

Subjects:

Music, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Projects, Printables

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Ratio Heroes

By Catfisch Country

This hands-on, creative activity utilizes ratios in the creation of student-invented "Ratio Heroes". Students gain an understanding of ratios as they relate to the human body, which they then translate into creating a Ratio Hero of their own on

Subjects:

Math, Measurement, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE

$5.00

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Hatchet Grade 4+ Common Core Literature Unit

By Catfisch Country

This literature unit includes labeled Common Core Standards for grade 4, although teachers may implement it into any appropriate grade level. The unit contains journaling suggestions, graphic organizers, vocabulary enrichment, hands-on and

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

$20.00

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HOLES Comprehensive Literature Unit

By Catfisch Country

This Comprehensive Literature Unit contains everything from thematic pre-reading activities, to vocabulary activities, to higher-level comprehension activities. Included in the unit are practice sheets touching upon a variety of skills, including

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

$10.00

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HOOT Common Core Literature Unit

By Catfisch Country

This comprehensive literature unit provides vocabulary development and comprehension activities, encourages higher-level thinking skills, research, and creativity. It includes a pre-reading Web Quest, as well as a final project idea sheet

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Printables, Literature Circles

$15.00

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James and the Giant Peach Grade 3 Common Core Literature Unit

By Catfisch Country

Within this Grade 3 Common Core Literature unit, I've included printable worksheets covering figurative language, elements of plot, a "peachy" trivia template for use with a team challenge, vocabulary development (roots and affixes),

Subjects:

Reading, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RL.3.6, RL.3.7, RL.3.9, RI.3.4, RI.3.5, SL.3.4, SL.3.5, L.3.4

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Descriptive Writing: Candy!

By Catfisch Country

This candy-inspired, fun unit reviews the writing process with a focus on descriptive writing. Included in this unit are instructions for implementation, graphic organizers, checklists, and rubrics, as well as a completed sample and instructions

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

$10.00

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HOOT Bloom Projects

By Catfisch Country

This two-page document provides teachers with post-reading project ideas, based upon the literature book HOOT! Utilizing the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, these project ideas support higher-level thinking skills in a project-based format.

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

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Welcome to Owl Pellets 101

By Catfisch Country

This Power Point presentation includes an overview describing the diet and digestion of owls, primarily the barn owl, as well as the production of owl pellets. It reviews the Scientific Method, tips for dissection, and provides Data Charts which

Subjects:

Biology, Environment

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Laboratory

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Little Red Hen Bloom's/DOK Activities

By Catfisch Country

This product contains a Cognitive Rigor Matrix for use with The Little Red Hen and/or a Folk/Fairy Tales/Fables unit. It provides differentiated activities for use with the Cognitive Rigor Matrix, aligning Bloom's Revised Taxonomy with Webb's Depth

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Short Stories

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4

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The Westing Game, 4th Grade Common Core Literature Unit

By Catfisch Country

This literature unit, complete with pre-reading activities, printable vocabulary and comprehension worksheets, graphic organizers, and independent/collaborative project ideas is perfect for any 4th grade classroom! Activities enable students to use

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

GATE, Printables

$20.00

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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters Think-Tac-Toe Enrichment Activities

By Catfisch Country

Based upon John Steptoe's African "Cinderella" story, Mufaro's Beautfiul Daughters, this Think-Tac-Toe provides students with enrichment choices based upon Bloom's Revised Taxonomy and Webb's Depth of Knowledge levels. Perfect for use with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Short Stories

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE, Cultural Activities

$3.00

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Capstone Template

By Catfisch Country

This Word-based template can be used to assist students with the planning and completion of a long-term capstone project, accommodating any area of study. Complete with teacher input and student self-evaluation components, this template can be

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, For All Subjects

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, GATE, Graphic Organizers

$5.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been an educator for 25 years, having taught within a variety of settings and grade levels: 6th grade Gifted & Talented 6th grade Language Arts Grades 3-8 parochial school (all subjects) Grades 3-5 Gifted and Talented County Gifted Supervisor (current position)

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am most certainly a hands-on educator, with a firm belief in fostering the finer points of collaboration, innovation and imagination within my students!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Excellence in Education Award, 2001 Martha Holden-Jennings grant recipient, 2008 Young Audiences of Greater Cleveland Lesson Plan Contest Winner, 2010 Endowment Grant recipient 2008-2018

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education Specialization in K-3, Early Elementary Education Gifted Intervention Specialist Endorsement Administrative Licensure Master's Degree in Gifted Education/Educational Leadership

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a hard-working single-mom of a gifted, now adult daughter with Asperger's, and 2 high-spirited German Shepherds! My elderly parents have moved in with me....picture a cross between The Big Bang Theory and the Golden Girls!! I enjoy being outdoors whenever possible, and belong to a hiking club. I enjoy writing, reading, creating art, and anything related to being in nature!