I have taught at both the elementary and high school levels. I also homeschooled my own children for seven years. I have taught high school English and SAT/ACT prep courses. I have also taught English as a Second Language for several years at schools in France, Hungary, and Slovakia.
I have taught at both the elementary and high school levels. I also homeschooled my own children for seven years. I have taught high school English and SAT/ACT prep courses. I have also taught English as a Second Language for several years at schools in France, Hungary, and Slovakia.
China, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Li Min who lives in the country of China.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about China
2. A letter from Li Min that describes her life in China
3. Facts about China and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Chinese New Year Lesson and Activity
7. Make Your Own Peasant Hat Activity
8. Design Your Own Rice Dish Activity
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. If I had to go to school on Saturdays...Writing Activity
11. Basic Chinese Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about China
13. Dragon Activity
14. Lantern Graphic Organizer and Writing Sheet
15. All about China
This packet is perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year and for any time of the year when you want to give your students more insight into China.
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China
France
Germany
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Mexico
Italy
India
Canada
Norway
Russia
Ireland
Brazil
England
Australia
Saudi Arabia
Spain
South Korea
Thailand
Morocco
New Zealand
Netherlands
Argentina
Peru
Ukraine
Portugal
Finland
Tunisia
Kenya
Scotland
Puerto Rico
Israel
Greece
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Colombia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
Sweden
Tanzania
Madagascar
Ethiopia
Poland
Pakistan
Slovakia
Iceland
Austria
All artwork is original and create by myself.
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Yvonne Crawford
Argentina, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Argentina compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Santiago who lives in the country of Argentina.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Argentina
2. A 2 page letter from Santiago that describes his life in Argentina
3. Facts about Argentina and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make a La Boca Collage
7. Create an Argentinian Butterfly
8. Create a Flag Activity
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. Bilingual Life Writing Activity
11. Basic Spanish Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about Argentina
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Poland This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Ola who lives in Poland.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Poland
2. A 2 page letter from Ola that describes her life in Poland
3. Facts about Poland and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Create Polish Paper Art
7. Make Stained Glass Tissue Paper Polish Eggs
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Poland Writing Activity
10. Polish Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Poland
12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Ancient Maya, This Kid's Life in History is a booklet that focuses on how a child lived daily life in a different time and country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Aapo who lived in Ancient Maya and speaks the Mayan language.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Ancient Maya
2. A 2 page letter from Aapo that describes his life in Ancient Maya
3. Facts about Ancient Maya and discussion questions
4. Ancient Maya Word Search Puzzle
5. Ancient Maya Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make an Ancient Maya Mask
7. Create an Ancient Maya Mobile
8. All about Ancient Maya
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. Ancient Maya Writing Activity
11. Ancient Mayan Characters
12. Crossword Puzzle about Ancient Maya
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
14. Create an Ancient Maya Doll
All artwork is original and create by myself.
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Yvonne Crawford
Spanish Family Words is a booklet that introduces the words for different relatives, relations, and family members in Spanish, and also introduces the verb 'to be' - ser.
Included:
Vocabulary sheets
dialog
8 worksheets
1 conversation pair work activity
Check out my other Spanish for Teen packets:
Spanish for Teens - Basic Phrases
Spanish for Teens - Number Crunching
Spanish for Teens - The Family
Spanish for Teens - Clothing
Spanish for Teens - Colors
All artwork is original and created by myself.
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Yvonne Crawford
Romania, This Kid’s Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Constantin who lives in Romania.
Included:
Pre-test about Romania
Word Search Puzzle
Secret Code Puzzle
Make a Romanian Head Wreath
Make a Romanian Spoon
Postcard Writing Activity
Bran Castle Writing Activity
Romanian Phrases
Crossword Puzzle about Romania
Color a Boy from Romania
Romania Facts Organizer
Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
Facts about Romania and Discussion Questions
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in Italy?
Learn what it might be like to be a kid in Italy through the eyes of an Italian boy named Matteo. Students will see what it’s like to attend school in Italy, what food they might eat, what sports they might play, and what they might do with their families for fun on weekends. Great for Distance Learning!
Included in This Kid’s Life: Italy:
A letter from Matteo to your students about what life is like as a kid in Italy
A colorful presentation (Google Slides and/or PowerPoint) made by Matteo about Italy
Color photographs of famous places in Italy
Writing activities about Italy
Crafts to create about Italian life
A crossword puzzle, word search, secret code puzzle, and more!
Contents:
Introduction
What I Think Life in Italy is Like…
A Letter from Matteo in Italy
Questions about Matteo’s Letter
Italy in Pictures
Fun Facts About Italy
Puerto Rican flag
Secret Code About Italy
Italy Word Search
Make Your Own Gelato
Create an Italian Flag
Make a Leaning Tower of Pisa
Design your own Pasta Dish
Postcard from Italy
Writing Activity
Basic Spanish Phrases
Italy Crossword Puzzle
All About Italy
Similarities and Differences
Life in Italy
Color a Boy from Italy
All artwork is original and created by myself.
Thank you very much for checking out my products!
Yvonne Crawford
French Numbers is a booklet that introduces the numbers in French from one to ten and also introduces the verb 'to have'.
Included:
Vocabulary sheets
dialog
8 worksheets
1 conversation pair work activity
Check out my other French for Teen packets:
French for Teens - Basic Phrases
French for Teens - The Family
All artwork is original and created by myself.
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Yvonne Crawford
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India, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Anika who lives in the country of India.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about India
2. A 2 page letter from Anika that describes her life in India
3. Facts about India and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. 3D India Circle Flag
7. Make an Elephant Puppet Activity
8. Henna Hand Cut-out Activity
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. If I Had to Ride a Train for Over One Day... Writing Activity
11. Basic Hindi Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about India
13. Saffron Information and Coloring Sheet
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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Brazil
England
Australia
Saudi Arabia
Spain
South Korea
Thailand
Morocco
New Zealand
Netherlands
Argentina
Peru
Ukraine
Portugal
Finland
Tunisia
Kenya
Scotland
Puerto Rico
Israel
Greece
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Columbia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
All artwork is original and create by myself.
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Yvonne Crawford
Total Pages 23
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Scotland, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Hamish who lives in the country of Scotland.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Scotland
2. A 2 page letter from Hamish that describes his life in Scotland
3. Facts about Scotland and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make a Scottish Mobile
7. Create a Scottish Sheep
8. Color a Scottish Boy
9. Life on a Sheep Farm Writing Activity
10. Scottish Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Scotland
12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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South Korea
Thailand
Morocco
New Zealand
Netherlands
Argentina
Peru
Ukraine
Portugal
Finland
Tunisia
Kenya
Puerto Rico
Israel
Greece
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Columbia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
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Total Pages 22
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Spain, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Camila who lives in the country of Spain.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Spain
2. A 2 page letter from Camila that describes her life in Spain
3. Facts about Spain and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make a Spanish Fan
7. Create a Spanish Bull
8. Color a Spanish Girl
8. Postcard Writing Activity
10. Questions about Spain Writing Activity
11. Spanish Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about Spain
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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New Zealand
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Peru
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Portugal
Finland
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Puerto Rico
Israel
Greece
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Columbia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
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Thanksgiving Reading Passages - Close Reading Passages contains four stories for your students to read, contemplate, and discuss for the the month of November and the arrival of Thanksgiving in the fall. In this product you will find:
A Discussion Guide to help you lead a discussion about the stories with your students.
A Close Reading Short Stories handout to help your students read and comprehend each text.
Four three-page stories, including vocabulary to look up and learn, questions for contemplation and discussion, and a space for taking notes.
A New Word Log for students to use to keep track of the new words they have learned through these stories.
Stories included:
At Plymouth Colony
The Harvest
Giving Thanks
An Autumn Day
Close Reading is a central focus of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Students learn to immerse themselves in the text, think about what the author is saying, and pick out important details in the text in a methodical way.
I really appreciate your purchase, and I hope your students enjoy the stories! Have a great Thanksgiving and a wonderful autumn season!
Check my other close reading packets:
Back to School Reading Passages - Close Reading
Halloween Reading Passages - Close Reading
Thanksgiving Reading Passages - Close Reading
Christmas Reading Passages - Close Reading
Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Passages - Close Reading
Valentine's Day Reading Passages - Close Reading
St. Patrick's Day Reading Passages - Close Reading
Easter Reading Passages - Close Reading
Earth Day Reading Passages - Close Reading
End of the Year Reading Passages - Close Reading
All graphics are original and created by myself.
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Total Pages 32
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Inference Task Cards is a book filled with cards that you can use to create fun activities. They can be used in your language arts centers or workstations. They can also be used as an activity for early finishers. This book includes 40 different task cards for practicing inference through riddles.
In this book you will find four different units, each featuring ten task cards for your students to complete. Each unit features a scenario sheet that you can use to introduce the scenario to your class. It also includes the Common Core standards used in the unit so that you will know what skills your students are practicing in each unit.
The Common Core Standards covered:
2.RL.1
3.RL.1
Answer keys are provided in this booklet.
All graphics are original and created by myself.
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Yvonne Crawford
Total Pages 23
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Slovakia or the Slovak Republic This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Natalia who lives in Slovakia.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Slovakia
2. A 2 page letter from Natalia that describes her life in Slovakia
3. Facts about Slovakia and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Create a Slovakian Flag
7. Make a Slovak Art
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Slovakia Writing Activity
10. Slovak Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Slovakia
12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Greece, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Greece compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Dimitris who lives in Greece.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Greece
2. A 2 page letter from Dimitris that describes his life in Greece
3. Facts about Greece and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make a Greek Flag
7. Create a Laurel Wreath
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Olympics Writing Activity
10. Greek Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Greece
12. Color a Grecian Boy
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
15. All about Greece Page
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
France, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Louis who lives in the country of France.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about France
2. A letter from Louis that describes his life in France
3. Facts about France and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Poisson d'Avril (Fish of April) Lesson and Activity
7. Make Your Own Paper Beret Activity
8. Design Your Own Pastry Activity
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. If I had Wednesdays off from school...Writing Activity
11. Basic French Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle for Basic French Phrases
13. France Writing Activity and Graphic Organizer
14. All about France Printable
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Morocco
New Zealand
Netherlands
Argentina
Peru
Ukraine
Portugal
Finland
Tunisia
Kenya
Scotland
Puerto Rico
Israel
Greece
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Colombia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
Sweden
Tanzania
Madagascar
Ethiopia
Poland
Pakistan
Slovakia
Iceland
Austria
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Japan, This Kid's Life Japan is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Japan compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Aki who lives in the country of Japan.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Japan
2. A 2 page letter from Aki that describes her life in Japan
3. Facts about Japan and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Japanese Doll Activity
7. Make a Japanese Meal Activity
8. Make a Japanese Fan Activity
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. If I Visited Japan, I Would...Writing Activity
11. Basic Japanese Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about Japan
13. Kimono Coloring Sheet
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
15. Coloring Page
16. All about Japan Page
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Spain
South Korea
Thailand
Morocco
New Zealand
Netherlands
Argentina
Peru
Ukraine
Portugal
Finland
Tunisia
Kenya
Scotland
Puerto Rico
Israel
Greece
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Colombia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
Sweden
Tanzania
Madagascar
Ethiopia
Poland
Pakistan
Slovakia
Iceland
Austria
All artwork is original and create by myself.
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Brazil, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Brazil compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Thiago who lives in the country of Brazil.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Brazil
2. A 2 page letter from Thiago that describes his life in Brazil
3. Facts about Brazil and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make Maracas
7. Make a Brazilian Flag
8. Carnival Masks
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. Half a Day of School Writing Activity
11. Basic Portuguese Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about Brazil
13. Color a Soccer Player
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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Scotland
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Israel
Greece
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Colombia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
Sweden
Tanzania
Madagascar
Ethiopia
Poland
Pakistan
Slovakia
Iceland
Austria
All artwork is original and create by myself.
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End of the Year Interactive Glyphs contains four interactive glyphs for your students to complete. Each picture will tell a story about each student’s likes and dislikes. To complete each glyph, students should read a question, then find the number of the question on the coloring page and fill in the corresponding area based on how they responded to the question. When they are finished, the students can write short essays based on their answers to the glyph questions.
In this packet you will find:
Four interactive coloring pages (graduation cap, yearbook, school bells and an alarm clock)
Four question and answer pages with end of the year specific questions
Four essay pages that are end of the year-themed.
Have a great end of the year!
All graphics are original and created by myself.
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Yvonne Crawford
April Fools' Day Math Journal Prompts is a fun and free way to recognize April Fools' Day in your classroom in late March and early April.
A Math Journal is a great way to promote your students' abilities to learn and grow through words, numbers and even drawing. Print and cut out as many prompts as you need for your students. Then, have your students paste them into their math journals.
This mini-booklet contains 5 math journal prompts for your students.
number writing
addition
subtraction
graphs
number writing
comparison
higher level thinking
All artwork is original and created by myself. I hope you enjoy this booklet.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford