From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Novel Study & Book Unit
About From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg is a wonderful choice for a middle school or upper elementary novel study. The story follows Claudia Kincaid and her younger brother...
Esperanza Rising Novel Study: A Complete Book Unit for Grades 4–6
Looking for a meaningful novel to teach in your upper elementary or middle school ELA classroom? Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan is an excellent choice for a novel study because it gives students opportunities to explore important themes while strengthening reading...
Blood on the River Novel Study: Bring Jamestown History to Life
Looking for a meaningful way to combine ELA and social studies while teaching Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone? This historical fiction novel gives students an opportunity to step into the world of Jamestown in 1607 while developing important reading, writing,...
How to Teach The One and Only Ivan: A Complete, Zero-Prep ELA Novel Study
"I am Ivan. I am a gorilla. It's not as easy as it looks." Few stories capture the hearts of upper elementary students quite like Katherine Applegate’s Newbery Medal-winning masterpiece, The One and Only Ivan. Inspired by the true story of a real shopping mall...
Serving up the Facts for Thanksgiving
History is a complex story woven with threads of both triumphs and tribulations. One crucial part of this intricate narrative is the story of the Plymouth Colony and the origins of Thanksgiving. Teaching about the Plymouth Colony in a factual way is not just a matter...
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Engaging Classroom Activities That Build Critical Thinking
Looking for an engaging novel study for middle school ELA that will get your students excited about reading? Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix can provide a powerful opportunity to combine student engagement with meaningful instruction in reading...
Tips for Using Google Drive in Your Classroom
Utilizing technology in classrooms today comes with numerous benefits, yet it's not without its downsides like glitches and user frustrations. To support educators in leveraging available technology without the hassle of creating their own files, I offer my novel...
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.