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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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Homework, Printables, Google Apps

$8.00

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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

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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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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

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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

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$12.00

333

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble {Book Study} Henry & Mudge #2

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

This resource is a reader's notebook book study for Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble, by Cynthia Rylant, Book #2 in the Henry and Mudge early chapter book series.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

$4.00

210

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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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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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