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Use Corduroy as a mentor text for teaching fiction summary writing. The story of a teddy bear with a missing button is perfect for summarizing practice.

Need a strategy to help students write a concise summary?

Try the 5Ws & How
When does the story take place? (in the past)
Where does the story take place? (in a department store)
Who are the main characters? (teddy bear and young girl)
What is the problem? (no one wants to buy the teddy bear)
Why is there a problem? *Explain what caused the problem. (the teddy bear is missing a button)
How is the problem resolved? (the young girl buys the teddy bear, takes him home, and replaces the missing button)

Corduroy by Don Freeman takes place in a department store in the past. A teddy bear in the store is not getting purchased because he is missing a button. A young girl loves the teddy bear anyway. She buys him, takes him home, and replaces the missing button.

More strategies for summary writing practice and freebies you can use to help students get started with summary writing are on the blog at litinfocus.com.

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Literacy Centers, Reading Centers, Table Rotations, Learning Stations…I’m curious. What are they called in your classroom? Let me know in the comments. ⁣
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Despite the myriad of names, they are great for…⁣
✨ giving students an opportunity to practice and apply new skills⁣
✨ getting students to think critically about fiction and nonfiction text in a way that encourages engagement⁣
✨ differentiating learning to meet the needs of all levels of learners⁣
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Need ideas for using literacy centers to teach informational text? Click the link bio @literacyinfocus to see SEVEN ideas that might work for you!⁣
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📫 Want to add something new to your expository writing unit this year? Teach your students how to write a professional letter! Use this FREE example letter and writing template to get started. Click the link in bio @literacyinfocus to download it today! ⁣
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You can find student-friendly business letter writing prompts on the blog at litinfocus.com. Here are some examples from the blog post:⁣
📫 Write a letter to an author explaining what you liked about their book.⁣
📫 Write a letter to a company requesting a change to one of their products.⁣
📫 Write a letter to the mayor requesting a change be made to your city.⁣
📫 Write a letter to a theme park requesting a change to a ride or attraction.⁣
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✨Highly recommend!
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Starfish by @authorlisafipps belongs in every middle-grade classroom library. Any young reader that has ever been bullied for being different needs to read this book. ⠀
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Eleven-year-old Elllie is bullied about her size at school, mercilessly teased by her siblings, and fat-shamed by her insensitive mother. The only place Ellie feels safe is in her backyard swimming pool where she can relax and be her true self without judgement from others. ⠀
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Over the course of the story, Ellie finds her voice. She learns how to repond to bullies, realizes her worth, and she confronts her mother. This inspiring novel-in-verse will speak to anyone who has been made to feel like they don't belong. ⠀
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Thank you @toocoolformiddleschool for the great rec! ⠀
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Use this speech writing outline and format to focus on oral presentation skills. Your students will be so much more confident when speaking in front of the class. ⁣
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This blog post describes all of the major components of a speech in a format students can understand and apply. ⁣
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Once students understand the step-by-step method for crafting a successful speech, they will feel more confident speaking in front of an audience.⁣
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A link to the blog post is in my bio @literacyinfocus.com Check it out today! Let me know if you have any questions. ⁣
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What types of presentations do your students give throughout the year? ⁣
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Now on YouTube! Use this free video for a class discussion about the Constitution. It’s perfect for Constitution Day!
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This video also works well as an introduction to your Constitution unit. ⠀
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Link to video in bio @literacyinfocus⠀
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Constitution Day is this week! Here's a NO-PREP activity you can do with your whole class...⁣
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Teach students about the history of the Constitution using this painting of George Washington at the Constitutional Convention. ⁣
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Analysis Questions: ⁣
🎨 Describe the people in the painting. What does it look like the people are doing?⁣
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🎨 George Washington is standing on the steps. Why do you think the painter put him there? ⁣
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🎨 If the Constitutional Convention were held today, would the people in the painting look different? Explain. ⁣
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Additional materials for this lesson and a link to the painting are on the blog at litinfocus.com. You will also find more whole-class activities for Constitution Day! I'll leave the link in bio @literacyinfocus 🙌⁣
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Here's a freebie for Constitution Day! ⁣
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Take planning for Constitution Day off your to-do list with this FREE true or false worksheet, PowerPoint, and Google Slides presentation!!! It’s perfect for an in-depth class discussion!! 📜📣⠀⁣
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This lesson also works well as an introduction to your Constitution unit. ⠀⁣
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Download it for FREE today!! Link in bio @literacyinfocus⠀⁣
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Digital Version Added! Use this printable and digital lesson to teach students about the major events leading to the Revolutionary War. It’s designed for all levels of learners. ⠀
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If you already have the printable version, please redownload from your “My Purchases” tab on TpT to get access to the digital version for free. ⠀
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The lesson includes vocabulary support, a close reading, timeline activity, and an assessment. ⠀
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Click the link in bio @literacyinfocus to learn more! ⠀
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