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End of the Year AWARDS {Customizable, 40 Categories} Digital & Printable

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

These end of the year awards will make a great keepsake for your class of students! The awards are designed to resemble ribbons, with a fresh and appealing (but not overly "cutesy") style. 40 fun categories are included. Printable and Digital

Subjects:

End of Year

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

$6.50

2,799

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End of the Year DIGITAL Memory Book (Google Slides)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

This DIGITAL End of the Year Memory Book will help your students remember their school year together with a lasting keepsake. Bright, engaging pages for students to fill out using Google Slides. The memory book comes with 3 cover options and lots of

Subjects:

End of Year

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Google Apps

$6.00

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End of the Year Awards "License Plate Awards" 45 Categories, Editable

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Giving these “End of the Year License Plate Awards” to your class is a fun, unique, and memorable way to celebrate your students and their school year. Each award is in the shape and style of a license plate, with the award category spelled out in a

Subjects:

End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

$6.50

195

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Reading Response BUNDLE (for Literature & Informational Text) *PRINT & DIGITAL*

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A huge collection of flexible, differentiated, reading response pages in an engaging reader’s notebook style, to use with virtually any piece of literature or informational text. Printable (both half-page and full-page) AND digital (Google Slides)

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$52.00

$36.00

971

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Valentine's Day Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Valentine's Day-related focus question about conversation heart candy. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Are conversation hearts the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Valentine's Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$4.00

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St. Patrick's Day Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a St. Patrick's Day-related focus question about four-leaf clovers. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Is a four-leaf clover actually

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$4.00

1,165

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Reading Response Pages for Literature (PRINT & DIGITAL)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A huge collection of flexible, differentiated, reading response pages in an engaging reader’s notebook style, to use with virtually any piece of literature or fiction text. Printable (both half-page and full-page) AND digital (Google Slides)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$26.00

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Earth Day Writing: Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with an Earth Day-related focus question about recycling. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Should recycling be required?" Eight

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Earth Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$4.00

693

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Thanksgiving Writing: Opinion Writing - Two Focus Questions

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Two full lessons to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with Thanksgiving-related focus questions. Digital and Printable versions included!This product is a bundle of the following two resources:Opinion Writing for Thanksgiving {Turkey

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Thanksgiving

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$8.00

$6.00

940

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Halloween Writing: Opinion Writing - Two Focus Questions

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Two full lessons to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with Halloween-related focus questions. Digital and Printable versions included!This product is a bundle of the following two resources:• Opinion Writing for Halloween {Costumes}•

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$8.00

$6.00

797

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The Widow's Broom Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds} Halloween

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

The Widow's Broom Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds}: The Widow's Broom, by Chris Van Allsburg, is one of my favorite fall read alouds, perfect for Halloween. This literature unit for The Widow's Broom is full of lessons and activities for

Subjects:

Literature, Autumn, Halloween

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Google Apps

$5.50

601

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Snowflake Bentley Literature Unit {My Favorite Winter Read Alouds}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Snowflake Bentley, by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, is one of my favorite winter read alouds. This literature unit for Snowflake Bentley is packed with reading, writing, and word study lessons and activities! In addition to the printables, digital

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Winter

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

$6.50

636

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Presidents' Day Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Presidents' Day-related focus question. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Who was a better president: George or Abe?" Eight

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Presidents' Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$4.00

746

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Groundhog Day Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Groundhog Day-related focus question. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Do groundhogs deserve a holiday named after them?" Eight

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$4.00

745

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End of Year Awards: The "Of Course" Awards (32 Categories) Digital & Print

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

These end of year awards will make a great keepsake for your class of students! The awards are designed as certificates, with 32 categories included in both color and black and white. Plus digital versions too!These awards are nicknamed The "Of

Subjects:

End of Year

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

$5.50

345

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Writing Prompts FULL YEAR BUNDLE {Story Starters} Digital & Print

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Engaging writing prompts paired with compelling photographs: these are not your ordinary story starters! Includes printable versions AND digital versions (using Google Slides).This product includes all 10 sets of my story starters: 9 monthly sets +

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Google Apps

$50.00

$35.00

254

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Writing Prompts for OCTOBER {Not Your Ordinary Story Starters} Print & Digital

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Engaging October writing prompts paired with compelling photographs: these are not your ordinary story starters! Includes printable versions AND digital versions (using Google Slides).Each of the 10 photographs, chosen for the month of October (with

Subjects:

Writing, Autumn, Halloween

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.3.10, W.4.10, W.5.10

$5.00

263

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Opinion Writing BUNDLE (18 Seasonal/Holiday-Related Resources) Print & Digital

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Opinion Writing for the Year! This bundle includes ALL 18 of my opinion writing resources, designed to give students practice in opinion writing (persuasive writing). DIGITAL and PRINTABLE versions are included in each resource.Here are the 18

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1

$68.00

$38.00

218

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The Wall Literature Unit: Veterans Day or Memorial Day

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

The Wall, by Eve Bunting, is my favorite book to use for Veterans Day. (Also works for Memorial Day!) This literature unit for The Wall is full of reading and writing activities and extensions.The unit includes 8 activities:- Preview Key Vocabulary

Subjects:

Literature, Autumn, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Google Apps

$5.00

590

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Thanksgiving Opinion Writing - Topic: "Turkey"

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Thanksgiving focus question about turkey. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Should turkey be Thanksgiving's main dish?" Eight

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Thanksgiving

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$4.00

270

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Eleven years of teaching at the elementary level, including 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Five years serving as a Lead Teacher for my school.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in helping students become bolder, deeper, better thinkers. I believe authentic, meaningful learning impacts children. I believe in risk-taking, and showing students that making mistakes can help you grow. I believe in expecting a lot from a child, but to guide them in reaching those expectations. I believe that the best way for children to become better readers is to READ, a lot, and usually with good-fit books.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have the honor of being a teacher and a dad and a husband... does that count?

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Miami University Reading Endorsment

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