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Keep It Fresh! Writing Centers BUNDLE (15 Writing Centers)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

My "Keep It Fresh! Writing Centers" are designed to engage students in fresh writing practice without having to create brand new centers each week. Each writing center focuses on one form of writing and uses simple ways for you to easily change it

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Printables, Google Apps, Centers

$42.00

$25.00

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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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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

180

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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

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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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Christmas Writing: Opinion Writing - Four Focus Questions

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Four full lessons to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with Christmas-related focus questions. Digital and Printable versions included!This product is a bundle of the following four resources:• Opinion Writing For Christmas {Gifts}•

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$16.00

$9.00

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Christmas Opinion Writing - Topic: "Christmas Trees"

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Christmas-related focus question. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "REAL or FAKE, which type of Christmas tree is better?" Eight

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$4.00

296

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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

745

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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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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

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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

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$38.00

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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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Winter Writing: Opinion Writing - Two Focus Questions

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Winter

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

309

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Revising Strategies for Student Writers

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

These revising strategies will help students get the most out of a part of the writing process that often gets the short end of the stick. Included are 16 different revising strategies, formatted as half-page cards, plus 3 accompanying revising

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.50

551

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Owl Moon Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Owl Moon Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds}: Owl Moon, by Jane Yolen, is one of my favorite winter read alouds. This literature unit for Owl Moon is packed with lessons and activities for reading and writing. The unit includes 12 lessons with

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Winter

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$9.00

272

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Back to School Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a back-to-school-related focus question about class rules. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "What is the most important class rule?"

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$4.00

305

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Christmas Opinion Writing - Topic: "Gifts"

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Christmas-related focus question. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Is it more fun to GIVE a gift or RECEIVE a gift?" Eight

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$4.00

217

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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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