Fudge! The beloved character created by Judy Blume is introduced in the novel tales of a fourth grade nothing. Scroll down to read about some of our activities with this novel and to print FREE tales of a fourth grade nothing lesson plans. While reading the novel, don’t think you have to worry about not covering […]
Judy Blume’s Freckle Juice is a classic, must read with your students. Everyone is able to relate to Andrew as he wants something he can’t have. And, even though this is a novel that will have your students laughing, you can still use this Freckle Juice novel unit to teach Common Core standards! Read on to see […]
If you’re looking for Bridge to Terabithia lesson plans, activities, and printables, stay put. There is a free download on this page for Bridge to Terabithia lesson plans below! Katherine Paterson’s Newberry Medal novel Bridge to Terabithia is a gripping story about the unlikely friendship of a lonely boy and girl. As their friendship grows, they […]
The novel Double Dutch is perfect for a whole class read or an independent novel study. However, in our classrooms, we use this book as a choice on our book club list. Students in book clubs read the book independently and then get together three times to complete activities and discuss the novel. We would […]
Want to hear some good news? This post has a free The Great Gilly Hopkins lesson plans preview lessons for you to download! In my classroom, I offer The Great Gilly Hopkins as a choice for literature circles, but this book will also work perfectly as a class read or as an individual novel study. It […]
Common Core…It seemed like a looming monster, yet it has arrived in full force, at least for most of us. And now that it is here, let’s tackle it head on! If it overwhelms us, let’s step back and breathe and do what we as teachers do best…monitor and adjust. One of the greatest complaints […]
ELA Core Plans provides teacher-written lesson plans, bellringers, and novel units designed to coordinate with Common Core State Standards.
