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Reading Log Alternative: "Tower of Books" {An Independent Reading Challenge}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Replace that hum-drum reading log and Infuse new life into students’ independent reading, at school or at home, with the “Tower of Books” Challenge! Perfect for a summer reading challenge or an alternative to the stuck-in-a-rut reading log

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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$8.00

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Sentence Structure, Grammar: 5 Lesson BUNDLE [Google Slides & PowerPoint]

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

This BUNDLE includes all 5 of my sentence structure lessons, focusing on key grammar skills (subjects and predicates, simple and complete subjects and predicates, compound subjects and predicates, subject - verb agreement, and compound sentences)

Subjects:

Grammar

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Google Apps

$30.00

$22.00

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Frog and Toad Are Friends {A Book Study}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

This resource is a reader's notebook book study for Frog and Toad Are Friends, a classic early chapter book by Arnold Lobel, commonly used in first and second grade classrooms.Kids love having their own little notebooks. Teachers love having kids

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

$5.00

963

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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

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Subjects and Predicates: Sentence Structure Lesson 1

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Subjects and Predicates CAN be fun! Packed with unique memory aids, fresh practice sentences, tons of animations, and interactive features to keep your students engaged, “Subjects and Predicates: Sentence Structure Lesson 1” is a slideshow-based

Subjects:

Grammar

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

L.2.1f, L.3.1i, L.4.1f

$5.00

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Frog and Toad BUNDLE {3 Book Studies: Friends, Together, All Year}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

This bundle contains my book study reader's notebooks for three of Arnold Lobel's classic early chapter books about Frog and Toad: Frog and Toad Are Friends, Frog and Toad Together, and Frog and Toad All Year.Kids love having their own little

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

$15.00

$12.00

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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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$26.00

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Frog and Toad Together {A Book Study}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

This resource is a reader's notebook book study for Frog and Toad Together, a classic early chapter book by Arnold Lobel, commonly used in first and second grade classrooms.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

$5.00

379

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Owl At Home {A Book Study}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

This resource is a reader's notebook book study for Owl At Home, a classic early chapter book by Arnold Lobel, commonly used in first and second grade classrooms.Kids love having their own little notebooks. Teachers love having kids think deeply

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

$5.00

329

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Simple and Complete Subjects and Predicates: Sentence Structure Lesson 2

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Simple and Complete Subjects and Predicates: Sentence Structure Lesson 2 is a slideshow-based lesson (Google Slides & PowerPoint versions included) designed to teach students to understand and identify the simple and complete subject, and the

Subjects:

Grammar

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Google Apps

$6.50

242

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Henry and Mudge The First Book {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #1

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

This resource is a reader's notebook book study for Henry and Mudge The First Book, by Cynthia Rylant, Book #1 in the Henry and Mudge early chapter book series.Kids love having their own little notebooks. Teachers love having kids think deeply about

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

248

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Compound Subjects and Predicates: Sentence Structure Lesson 3

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Compound Subjects and Predicates: Sentence Structure Lesson 2 is a slideshow-based lesson (Google Slides & PowerPoint versions included) designed to teach students to understand and identify compound subjects and predicates within sentences.

Subjects:

Grammar

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Google Apps

$6.50

226

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Frog and Toad All Year {A Book Study}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

This resource is a reader's notebook book study for Frog and Toad All Year, a classic early chapter book by Arnold Lobel, commonly used in first and second grade classrooms.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

$5.00

121

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Reading Response Pages for Literature

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. Half-Page and Full-Page formats are included! PLEASE NOTE: These response

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$18.00

192

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Snowmen At Night Literature Unit {My Favorite Winter Read Alouds}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Snowmen At Night Literature Unit {My Favorite Read Alouds}: Snowmen At Night, by Caralyn Buehner, is one of my favorite winter read alouds. This literature unit for Snowmen At Night includes seven reading and writing activities.The unit includes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Winter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$5.00

337

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Reading Response Pages for 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 almost any piece of informational or nonfiction text. Printable (both half-page and full-page) AND digital (Google Slides)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$26.00

403

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Dinosaurs Before Dark: Magic Tree House #1 {Book Study, Novel Study}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

This resource is a reader's notebook book study (novel study) for Dinosaurs Before Dark: Magic Tree House #1, by Mary Pope Osborne, Book #1 in the Magic Tree House chapter book series.Students love having their own little notebooks. Teachers love

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

147

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Subject Verb Agreement: Sentence Structure Lesson 4

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Subject Verb Agreement: Sentence Structure Lesson 4 is a slideshow-based lesson (Google Slides & PowerPoint versions included) designed to teach students how subject verb agreement works and how to use it correctly. The slideshow is split into

Subjects:

Grammar

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Google Apps

$6.00

323

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The Snowy Day Literature Unit {My Favorite Winter Read Alouds}

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats, is one of my favorite winter read alouds. This literature unit for The Snowy Day includes seven literacy lessons and activities.The unit includes detailed lesson plans, printable activity sheets, templates, answer

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Winter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$4.50

252

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Reading Response Pages BUNDLE (for Literature & Informational Text)

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. Half-Page and Full-Page formats) are included!This bundle combines the

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$36.00

$28.00

225

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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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