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Because of Winn-Dixie: 13 Quizzes (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

Because of Winn-Dixie is a heartwarming story of a young girl and her new dog that any animal-lover will enjoy!Assess your students' comprehension of Because of Winn-Dixie as they read through the book with these 13 quizzes.Each quiz contains four

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Reading, Literature

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RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3...

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Wonder by R.J. Palacio: 22 Quizzes

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Wonder is a phenomenal story of a brave, young boy who learns to accept himself for the wonderful person he is, not just what he looks like.Assess your students' comprehension of Wonder by R.J. Palacio as they read through the book with these 22

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

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Fish in a Tree Novel Study: 17 Writing Prompts and 17 Quizzes

By Keith Geswein

Fish in a Tree will make your students realize that people who learn differently are some of the most talented people they will ever meet.Included:17 Writing Prompts:→ Assess student comprehension→ Requires students to use important skills:

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Reading, Writing, Close Reading

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

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Assessment, Centers

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Basketball Paired Texts: LeBron James and Michael Jordan (Grades 5-6)

By Keith Geswein

This resource includes high-interest paired texts about two of the most famous players in basketball history -- LeBron James and Michael Jordan. These passages will help your students learn how to analyze similarities and differences between two

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Writing, Informational Text, Close Reading

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5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Literature Circles, Centers

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RI.5.1, RI.5.5, RI.5.9, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.4, RI.6.5

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Esperanza Rising Novel Study Bundle

By Keith Geswein

This bundle includes five resources that will make your life easier so you can enjoy reading Esperanza Rising with your students.13 Journal Prompts:→ Get a quick assessment of student comprehension→ Requires students to use important skills:

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Reading, Vocabulary, Writing

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

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Literature Circles, Centers

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Wonder Novel Study Bundle

By Keith Geswein

This bundle contains five resources that will make your life easier while you teach Wonder. 22 Journal Prompts Description:Get a quick assessment of your students' comprehension and allow your students to personally reflect upon the story's events.

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Reading, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

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

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Assessment, Centers

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Because of Winn-Dixie Novel Study Bundle (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

This novel study includes five resources that will simplify your life when teaching Because of Winn-Dixie.***13 Quizzes Description:Get a quick assessment of your students' comprehension as they read through the book with these 13 quizzes.Each quiz

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Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4

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Esperanza Rising Quizzes for Google Classroom (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

This product includes quizzes for each chapter that will help you monitor your students' comprehension as they read Esperanza Rising. There is also a 10-question quiz you can give at the end of the story as a final assessment.You must have a Google

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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Literature Circles, Google Apps, Centers

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Loser by Jerry Spinelli Power Pack: 30 Journal Prompts and 15 Quizzes

By Keith Geswein

Loser is a story of an awkward, kind, emotional boy who your students are guaranteed to fall in love with!Included:30 Journal Prompts 15 Quizzes ***30 Journal Prompts→ Assess student comprehension→ Requires students to use important skills:

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

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Assessment, Centers

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RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4...

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Hoot Novel Study Bundle (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

This bundle includes five resources that will help your students connect with the characters and comprehend the events as they read Hoot.***22 Journal Prompts:→ Assess student comprehension→ Requires students to use important skills: summarizing,

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

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

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan: 13 Quizzes

By Keith Geswein

Esperanza Rising is a beautiful story of a 13-year-old girl from Mexico who must learn to handle numerous changes in her life. This resource includes 13 quizzes that allow you to get a quick comprehension check after each chapter. Quiz

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Literature Circles, Centers

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239

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Because of Winn-Dixie: 18 Journal Prompts (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

Because of Winn-Dixie is a heartwarming story of a young girl and her new dog that any animal-lover will enjoy!This file contains 18 journal prompts for students while reading Because of Winn-Dixie. Each prompt states what chapter it should be

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

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Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4...

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: 12 Quizzes (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry gives a powerful look into the racism that an African-American family faced while growing up in the south in the 1930s.Like this book?***Save 25%***This product is also available in a power pack containing both journal

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Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Fish in a Tree Novel Study for Google Classroom (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

This product includes 17 writing prompts and 17 quizzes that will help you monitor your students' comprehension while they read Fish in a Tree.You must have a Google Classroom account to use these resources.These quizzes and writing prompts were

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Literature Circles, Google Apps, Centers

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Basketball Paired Texts: Steph Curry and Kobe Bryant: (Grades 5-6)

By Keith Geswein

This resource includes paired texts about two of the most famous players in basketball history -- Stephen Curry and Kobe Bryant. These passages will help your students learn how to analyze similarities and differences between two texts.** This

Subjects:

Writing, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.5, RI.5.9, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.4, RI.6.5

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: 24 Prompts and 12 Quizzes (Distance Learning)

By Keith Geswein

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry gives a powerful look into the racism that an African-American family faced while growing up in the south in the 1930s.Included:24 Journal Prompts 12 Quizzes ***24 Journal Prompts:→ Assess student comprehension→ Requires

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Rules by Cynthia Lord Power Pack: 22 Journal Prompts and 11 Quizzes

By Keith Geswein

Rules is a phenomenal story of a girl who grows up with an autistic brother. Included: 22 Journal Prompts 11 Quizzes ***22 Journal Prompts:→ Assess student comprehension→ Requires students to use important skills: summarizing, characterization,

Subjects:

Reading, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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6th Grade Lesson Bundle for All RI Standards (RI.6.1-RI.6.10)

By Keith Geswein

This product contains several resources to help you teach, review, and assess all 10 CCSS ELA Reading Informational Text (RI) standards for 6th grade.****All lesson packs contain the following resources:Lesson ProgressionSuggestions about how you

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Google Apps, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.4, RI.6.5, RI.6.6, RI.6.7, RI.6.8, RI.6.9, RI.6.10

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Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan: 13 Journal Prompts

By Keith Geswein

Esperanza Rising is a beautiful story of a 13-year-old girl from Mexico who must learn to handle numerous changes in her life. This resource includes 13 writing prompts that allow students to reflect upon the events of each chapter. *** Features

Subjects:

Reading, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (4.42 MB)

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Lesson Pack for RI.5.2 (Main Idea and Writing Summaries)

By Keith Geswein

This product contains several resources to help you teach, review, and assess CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.2. RI.5.2 says students should, "Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the

Subjects:

Writing, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th

Types:

Google Apps, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RI.5.2

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114

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught for 14 years. I have worked with students in Texas, China, and Florida. I love helping students become lifelong readers. Before teaching, I worked for three years as a sports reporter for a central-Indiana newspaper. I also worked for two years writing articles about athletes for my college's PR office. My experience in journalism and teaching gives me a unique ability to write quality, engaging nonfiction passages about famous athletes. I can also design rigorous, standards-based activities to go with them. I've also been a huge sports fan my whole life!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love teaching my students using hands-on literature, group collaboration, and hands-on projects. Kids need to experience what they learn. They also need to be given chances to fail, then succeed during a lesson. Students need to be able to work with each other to achieve a goal. I often have my students work in groups to discuss books, how to improve writing, different ways to solve math problems, and how to complete hands-on projects in science.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I was chosen to attend the 2013 Mickelson-ExxonMobil Teacher Academy in Jersey City, NJ, in July 2013.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from Providence High School (Clarksville, IN) in 1997. I graduated with a B.A. in Journalism from Franklin College (Indiana) in 2001. I completed all the required courses and exams to earn my Texas Teacher Certification in 2002.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Questions? Feel free to email me at keithgeswein@keithgeswein.com. You can also check out my blog or connect with me on Facebook for ELA teaching ideas!

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SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Math, Fractions, Science, Environment, Social Studies, U.S. History, Literature, Word Problems, Short Stories, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text, Engineering, Close Reading