The novel, written by Rick Riordan, is about a twelve year old boy, named Percy Jackson who is diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. He has been expelled from every school he has ever attended. Until one day...he discovers a world much bigger than he has ever imagined. After reading this exciting novel, have the students recap the settings, characters, plot and themes. They will write the importance about one of the many symbols found in the novel, and write sentences using some of the vocabulary words. The students will also have the opportunity to write a book teaser, as well as to draw a ball point pen turn into a sword (Riptide). Two acrostic templates are included. "Percy Jackson" as well as "Lightning Thief". They can be used as a character study or to recap the novel. Total Pages 8

The Tale of Despereaux, the Newbery Medal-winning fairy tale by Kate DiCamillo, is a story about the adventures of a mouse named Despereaux Tilling. He sets out on his quest to rescue a beautiful human princess. Use these vocabulary matches before, during or after reading the chapters in the novel. 3 match sets (40 vocabulary words in each) and their answers are included. Also included are 2 pages of vocabulary words to assist the ESL/Special Ed. students to complete the matches. Great for Literacy Centers and/or Literature Circles! Total Pages 16 Answer Key-Included

My Writing Journeys-Junior Grades is suitable for students in Grades 4-6. An excellent accompaniment to the Daily 5 Program! Cross-curricular topics too! Includes a variety of "writing forms" This writing journal book is user friendly and it could be used in many different ways. Some teachers are using the journal as a daily morning warm up or part of their existing language program. Includes "word wall" words for each activity. Great for word study. Some topics/activities could be linked to Health, Science and Visual Arts Topic/Activities Included: My Summer Memories My Favourites A Goldfish Story The Best… Staying Fit I Am An Upstander! Wow, What a Gift! My Talent My Hero A Spring Lune Poem Planning a Party My Friend and I A Favourite Story Character Let’s Take Care of It! My Website My Favourite Sandwich My Family My City or Town My Postcard My School Year All About Me page, perfect for the beginning of the year! Autograph page and a Class Picture page, perfect for the end of the year! Some other ideas are: -Use the first page of each activity as a class brainstorm. -Draw the graphic organizer on the board or chart paper and have students copy the ideas on their page in the book. -Instead of writing the ideas on the graphic organizer, they could draw them instead. -Use the vocabulary words on the bottom of each page as word wall words or to initiate discussion about the topic. -Students could also write sentences using these vocabulary words. -The second page (the drawing section) of each topic could be taken "outside the book". For example, have students do a cut and paste using construction paper, or create a scene in a box. -Each Topic could be spread out on 2-3 different days.

Stone Fox, by John Reynolds Gardiner, is a novel about a very determined boy named Willy. He enters a dog sled race in order to win $500 to pay back the taxes on his grandfather's farm. Use these creative activities as a quick assessment after completing the novel Stone Fox with your students. Use as a Media assessment too! Activities included are: -3 acrostic templates with the words, "Willy", "Stone Fox" and "Grandfather". Use these as a novel summary or character study. -character trait sheet to assist students in completing acrostics. -poster template and poster rubric to advertise the novel. -comic strip template to summarize the last chapter of the novel. Total Pages 8

It's that time of the year when students are getting a little restless. Why not give them a "Cool" treat and have them complete some of these fun snow cone activities! Included are: -snow cone diamante template (great way to review adjectives, verbs and synonyms) -snow cone acrostic template (review adjectives, poetry, etc.) -word make sheet using the words "snow cones" (use new words to write sentences and/or parts of speech) -snow cone mini project prompt sheet (review research skills) -project answer sheet Total Pages 6

The Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister is a short story about a beautiful fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share. After reading this story, have the students recap the setting, character, plot and themes. The students will also have the opportunity to write sentences using some of the vocabulary from the story. Other fun activities that students will complete are: -coming up with a new title and cover for the book -discuss prize possession and draw about their possessions -an acrostic template, "The Rainbow Fish" -a template to create a cinquain. -The Rainbow Fish word make -Alphabetical order sheet -4 math sheets, add, subtract, multiply, divide Use as a whole set or just the pages you wish! Total Pages 16

Peacemaking begins with each one of us. This activity will bring awareness to the students that something as little as a disagreement in the school yard, could result in negative feelings between two or more people. Students will also realize, that they can become peacemakers in their own school. Includes a procedural writing page as well as a comic strip template page. Includes an easy to follow lesson plan. Prints well in grayscale setting too! Total Pages 6

Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun, a story by Maria Dismondy is about a girl named Lucy who is bullied for being different by a boy at school named Ralph. After reading this story, have the students recap the settings, characters, plot and themes. The students will also have the opportunity to write sentences using some of the vocabulary from the story. Another fun activity that students will complete, is coming up with a new title and cover for the book. An anti-bullying button will also be designed by the students. Also included is a "Lucy" acrostic. It can be used to do a character sketch on Lucy. Media Literacy Activities are also included! Students will create a comic strip and poster using the templates provided. A poster rubric is also included. Total Pages 10

Getting to know your students in the first few weeks of school could be somewhat of a challenge. This package will assist you in getting to know your students, as well as have your students ease into the new school year. Included are: Certaines choses sur moi - Some Things About Me Mes objectifs de l'école - My School Goals Commencer votre journée scolaire - Starting Your School Day Après votre journée scolaire - After Your School Day Les activités d'association de mots - Word Association Activities Faire des mots - Creative Word Make Each activity comes in color and in black and white too! Have students color the black and white for an extra activity. Total Pages 20

Que pensez-vous quand vous entendez les mots, «Le Jour du Souvenir»? Demandez à vos élèves d'écrire leurs réflexions sur cette question . Les élèves écriront un poème acrostiche (est inclus) en utilisant la feuille de vocabulaire pour les aider . Une feuille pour écrire des phrases est inclus . Total Pages 5

Great to complete as a class or individually! Les élèves écriront un poème acrostiche en utilisant la feuille de vocabulaire pour les aider . Une feuille pour écrire des phrases est inclus . Faire des mots avec les mots, "Joyeux Noël" Photocopier la feuille en noir et blanc et après les étudiants pourraient colorer l'arbre de Noël. Pgs. 5

Just in time to start thinking about Christmas! Included are templates that could be used for stories and poetry. Also included are ready to use French acrostic templates. Students can colo(u)r the fun template frames as well! Once completed, templates could be framed to make a quick gift for someone special at Christmas. Pgs. 21

A great way to incorporate Christmas, Christmas symbols and adjectives in French! This fun activity can be used with a whole class, while brainstorming or individually in centers. In this activity, students will choose French adjectives that best describe the picture/Christmas symbol and write the adjectives around the picture. Christmas symbols included are: Christmas Tree, Christmas Stocking, Christmas Wreath, Snowflake, Candy Canes, Santa Hat, Christmas Present, Snowman. Answer sheet included with possible answers to each activity.

A fun way for your students to learn Valentine's Day Vocabulary! Une façon amusante d'apprendre vocabulaire de Saint Valentin. Contient: -deux versions d'une double casse-tête (puzzle) -un cryptogramme. -un labyrinthe Réponses incluses. Pgs. 8

An excellent way to review French Valentine's Day vocabulary with your students! Un excellent moyen de revoir le vocabulaire de la Saint Valentin avec vos élèves. -mots caches avec réponses -mots correspondants avec réponses -faire des mots Pgs. 6

A great way to get your students excited to learn Easter vocabulary! Prints well in Black and White! Includes: -Acrostic template ( Joyeuses Pâques ) -French/English Easter vocabulary sheet (could be used as a mini poster) -French Easter vocabulary sheet (could be used as a mini poster) -Alphabetical order sheet -Sentence writing sheet -French Easter vocabulary match sheet(answers included) -Faire des Mots sheet (make as many words with phrase) Tip: Have students use Easter vocabulary sheet to assist in completing acrostic. Total Pages 9

A great little gift for your French students that they can color as they like! Print on white cardstock paper, cut individual bookmarks, have students color bookmark using markers and then laminate! For a personal touch, before laminating, you can write student's name, date and your message at the back. 2 sheets with 8 different bookmark designs (4 religious, 4 non- religious). 2 different messages: -Joyeux Noël! -Il est né le divin enfant!

great way to have your students ring in the new year! Included are 2 sheets with 8 different designs in French to choose from. Print on cardstock, cut and have students fill in and color! Laminate after students have colored for durability. ** TIP: Print both sheets back to back and have a two sided bookmark!**

Activités de carnaval--Un excellent moyen de revoir le vocabulaire de Le Carnaval avec vos élèves. -deux acrostiches---Le Carnaval et Le Bonhomme -une feuille- mots correspondants avec réponses -une feuille- ordre alphabétique -une feuille-faire des mots-- avec les mots "Le Carnaval" -Le Carnaval-Mots cachés avec réponses 9 Pages.