Kristi Sturgeon Livres

180 Days of Writing is an easy-to-use resource that provides students with practice in writing opinion, informative/explanatory, and narrative pieces while also strengthening their language and grammar skills. Centered on high-interest themes, each two-week unit is aligned to one writing standard. Students will interact with mentor texts during the first week and then apply their learning the next week by practicing the steps of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Daily practice pages make activities easy to prepare and implement as part of a classroom morning routine, at the beginning of each writing lesson, or as homework. Genre-specific rubrics and data-analysis tools provide authentic assessments that help teachers differentiate instruction. Develop enthusiastic and efficient writers through these standards-based activities correlated to the Common Core and other state standards.

Focusing on Andrew's whimsical quest for a freckle, this instructional guide offers engaging lessons and activities designed to enhance students' reading comprehension. Utilizing research-based literacy skills, it encourages close reading, vocabulary analysis, and character exploration. The resource also promotes cross-curricular connections, integrating subjects like mathematics, science, and social studies. This high-interest tool aims to strengthen literacy skills and foster a deeper understanding of the classic story in the classroom.

Hands-on lab activities designed for first graders enhance critical-thinking skills by integrating STEAM concepts through the inquiry process. With practical support and implementation ideas, this resource facilitates engaging learning experiences tailored for contemporary educational settings.

The narrative centers on Sarah's transformative role as a mother-figure for a small family, highlighting themes of love and belonging. This instructional guide enhances young readers' engagement with the Newbery Medal-winning novel through rigorous lessons and activities. It focuses on developing skills such as story element analysis, close reading, and vocabulary building, all while encouraging deeper understanding through text-dependent questions. This resource aims to enrich students' literary exploration and comprehension.