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Halloween Opinion Writing - Topic: "Candy Corn"

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Halloween focus question about candy corn. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Is candy corn the ultimate Halloween candy?" Eight

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

$4.00

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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

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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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$The Box is Locked! Halloween Math Challenge {Addition & Su$

The Box is Locked! Halloween Math Challenge {Addition & Subtraction Stories}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

The Box is Locked! is an engaging math challenge for Halloween, with an addition and subtraction focus. A bat named Mack has locked a prize inside of a box, and students must solve her clues and find the key to open the box and earn the prize!

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

2.NBT.B.7, 3.NBT.A.2, 4.NBT.B.4

$4.00

354

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$The Box is Locked! Thanksgiving Math Challenge {Addition &$

The Box is Locked! Thanksgiving Math Challenge {Addition & Subtraction}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

The Box is Locked! is an engaging math challenge for Thanksgiving, with an addition and subtraction focus. A turkey named Tad has locked a prize inside of a box, and students must solve his clues and find the key to open the box and earn the prize!

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Thanksgiving

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

2.NBT.B.7, 3.NBT.A.2, 4.NBT.B.4

$4.00

574

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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

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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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$The Box is Locked! Halloween Math Challenge {Multiplicatio$

The Box is Locked! Halloween Math Challenge {Multiplication & Division}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

The Box is Locked! is an engaging math challenge for Halloween, with a multiplication and division story problem focus. A black cat named Inky has locked a prize inside of a box, and students must solve his clues and find the key to open the box!

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Halloween

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

3.NBT.A.3, 4.NBT.B.5, 4.NBT.B.6, 5.NBT.B.5, 5.NBT.B.6

$4.00

128

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The "Wacky Spelling Bee" Competition

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

The “Wacky Spelling Bee” is a fun spelling competition, designed to be a low-stress, sillier version of a traditional spelling bee. It's meant to be played with one class of students, in partner-teams. All students can actively participate for

Subjects:

Spelling, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$4.50

129

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$The Box is Locked! Thanksgiving Math Challenge {Multiplica$

The Box is Locked! Thanksgiving Math Challenge {Multiplication & Division}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

The Box is Locked! is an engaging math challenge for Thanksgiving, with a multiplication and division story problem focus. A Pilgrim boy named Sam has locked a prize inside of a box, and students must solve his clues and find the key to open the

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Thanksgiving

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

3.NBT.A.3, 4.NBT.B.5, 4.NBT.B.6, 5.NBT.B.5, 5.NBT.B.6

$4.00

130

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Turkey Trouble Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds} Thanksgiving

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Turkey Trouble Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds}: Turkey Trouble, by Wendi Silvano, is a favorite fall read aloud, perfect for Thanksgiving. This literature unit is full of lessons and activities for reading and writing. The unit includes 10

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Thanksgiving

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (2.04 MB)

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Halloween Opinion Writing - Topic "Halloween Costumes"

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Halloween focus question about costumes. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Store-bought or Homemade: which type of costume is

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

$4.00

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Henry and Mudge under the Yellow Moon {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #4

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

This resource is a reader's notebook book study for Henry and Mudge under the Yellow Moon, by Cynthia Rylant, Book #4 in the Henry and Mudge early chapter book series.Kids love having their own little notebooks. Teachers love having kids think

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.10, RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.7, RL.2.10

$4.00

148

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Thanksgiving on Thursday: Magic Tree House #27 {Book Study, Novel Study}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

This resource is a reader's notebook book study (novel study) for Thanksgiving on Thursday: Magic Tree House #27, by Mary Pope Osborne, Book #27 in the Magic Tree House chapter book series.Students love having their own little notebooks. Teachers

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Thanksgiving

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.10, RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.10

$5.00

108

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Thanksgiving Opinion Writing - Topic: "What's most important?"

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Thanksgiving focus question. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "What is the most important part of Thanksgiving?" 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

Digital Download ZIP (3.30 MB)

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

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Engaging November 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 November,

Subjects:

Writing, Thanksgiving, Autumn

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Google Apps

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (6.31 MB)

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"Making Words" Fall Theme (Digital - Google Slides) 15 Mystery Words

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Making words is an engaging word work activity, where students arrange and rearrange a set of letters to build words. In this DIGITAL making words resource, students will drag moveable letter tiles within the Google Slides files to build words, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (1.09 MB)

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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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