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A Frindle of an Invention!

A Frindle of an Invention!

by Shelley | English/Language Arts, Novel Studies

Frindle is the first novel by award-winning author, Andrew Clements. It is a great book to use in your classroom or homeschool that has the potential to enhance language skills and ignite creativity among your students.  ...

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The Bad Beginning of a Series of Unfortunate Events with Lemony Snicket

The Bad Beginning of a Series of Unfortunate Events with Lemony Snicket

by Shelley | English/Language Arts, Novel Studies

The Bad Beginning is the first book in Lemony Snicket's, A Series of Unfortunate Events. This series is a quirky tale that many students will be drawn to. It is a great book to use in your classroom or homeschool for a whole class novel study, small book groups, or...

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The Wonderment of Tuck Everlasting

The Wonderment of Tuck Everlasting

by Shelley | English/Language Arts, Novel Studies

Would you choose to live forever if you had the option? That is the key question in Natalie Babbitt's novel, Tuck Everlasting. Tuck Everlasting in the classroom enriches the curriculum and provides a platform for exploring deep philosophical concepts and nurturing the...

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On the Run with Maniac Magee

On the Run with Maniac Magee

by Shelley | English/Language Arts, Novel Studies

Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli is a classic novel that will captivate your students with its powerful narrative and thought-provoking themes. Teachers looking to enrich their classroom experience should consider the numerous benefits of incorporating this novel into...

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Sweeten Up Your Classroom with Chocolate Fever

Sweeten Up Your Classroom with Chocolate Fever

by Shelley | English/Language Arts, Novel Studies

Chocolate Fever is a children's book written by Robert Kimmel Smith that tells the story of a young boy named Henry who develops an obsession with chocolate. As he consumes more and more chocolate, Henry finds himself at the center of a wild adventure that teaches him...

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Modernize Greek Mythology with Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief

Modernize Greek Mythology with Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief

by Shelley | English/Language Arts, Novel Studies

Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief, is an engaging and impactful novel  that will captivate your students' interest. This novel, part of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, offers a unique blend of mythology, adventure, and relatable characters. [lasso...

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Unveil the Power of Being a “Loser”

Unveil the Power of Being a “Loser”

by Shelley | English/Language Arts, Novel Studies

Loser written by Newbery Award-winning author, Jerry Spinelli is an engaging and impactful novel that can enhance your students' learning experience. One powerful tool for teachers to use is literature that not only captivates young minds but also imparts valuable...

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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.

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