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Why Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Is a Must-Read Novel for Your Classroom
Looking for an engaging novel that will get your students excited about reading while giving you plenty of opportunities to teach important ELA skills? Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone may be exactly what you're looking for. J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the...
Al Capone Does My Shirts Novel Study: A Complete Book Unit for Grades 5–8
Looking for an engaging Al Capone Does My Shirts novel study that will keep your students reading, thinking, and discussing? Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko is an excellent choice for a whole-class novel, small-group book study, literature circle, or...
The Crazy, Silly Joy of Wayside School
One of my favorite children's authors is Louis Sachar. I love his quirky sense of humor, and even more, I love sharing this humor with my students and giggling right along with them! I have many "inside jokes" with my students where the humor brings us together as a...
How to Teach Where the Red Fern Grows: A Complete, Zero-Prep ELA Novel Study
"I'm sure that back of it all was a divine power. With the help of God, two good dogs, and determination, a boy can do anything." Wilson Rawls’ classic novel, Where the Red Fern Grows, remains one of the most powerful and unforgettable stories in upper elementary and...
How to Teach Wonder by R.J. Palacio: A Complete, Zero-Prep ELA Novel Study
"When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind." Few books leave a lasting mark on upper elementary students quite like Wonder by R.J. Palacio. The inspiring story follows August "Auggie" Pullman—a 10-year-old born with facial differences—as he...
How to Teach Novel Studies Part 5: Assessment
Some of my most vivid childhood memories of school were the novel studies I read for various subjects. It was my favorite way to learn skills, history, and any topic! I love books, and being allowed to read an entire book from cover to cover as a school assignment put...
Hook Your Readers with History and Mystery with The Bletchley Riddle
Looking for a historical fiction novel that will grab your students' attention while giving you plenty of opportunities to teach reading skills and history? The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin is an excellent choice for a middle school or upper...
I’m Shelley from The Teaching Bank. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades.
My goal is to provide lessons and units for K-12 that are practical and ready to teach with minimal prep needed.