Win a Classroom Set of Novels

        Recently, a teacher commented that they would love to use one of our Complete Novel Units, but they didn't have a classroom set of books to use with the students.        This got me, Lisa, thinking about how I would love to be like Oprah or Ellen and give away classroom sets of books.  "A classroom set for you! A classroom set for you!"

        We checked our budget and decided it would be really fun to give away one classroom set. Thanks for understanding that we lack the sponsors of the aforementioned talk-show hosts.
        With February, Black History Month, coming close, we thought we'd offer a way to win a classroom set of novels (up to 35 books) for either Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis or Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor.

        If you, or someone you know, has wanted to teach one of these novels in their class, we are providing one possible way to get the books needed to make it happen.  

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HOMESCHOOL PARENTS we haven't forgotten about you!
You can win up to 3 books.

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Make sure you read the giveaway Terms and Conditions in the Rafflecopter. They include:
The winner must choose between **Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963** or **Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry**. 
The winner of the classroom book set must be a classroom teacher and provide us with their school address in order for us to mail the books to that address.  
Five (5) runner-ups will win a complete novel unit of their choice from our store.
All winners will need to be willing to communicate through email in order to receive their winnings.  
The winner is responsible for checking with their school and/or district to ensure they are allowed to use the novel choice in their classroom.
We are not responsible if the winnings get lost in the mail or any other situation beyond our control.  If you win, we will buy you the books and use the address you provide us for the mailing address.

 

Classroom Quote Book Idea & The Best Cookies Ever Raffle

I'm linking up with I'm Lovin' Lit this week to share a way that I, Lisa, make learning more interactive when teaching quotation marks.  

I had some really witty second graders in my very first class.  Some of the things they said were hilarious.  

At the time, teaching quotation marks was a second grade standard in California.
With Common Core, it is now a 3rd and 4th grade standard. 

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.2.c  Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.2.b  Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.

I love addressing as many standards naturally into the classroom whenever possible, I consider it part of my "As We Walk Along the Way" philosophy of teaching.  Then when I directly teach about the concept, some students connect it as prior knowledge.

I got an idea that would help me document the funny things students in the class say and have them practice writing quotation marks. 

I created a Class Quote Book. 

Whenever someone in the class heard another say something witty, they could write down the quotation - thus practicing using quotation marks. 

 After they submitted their quotation to me, we would review it and then we would revise it. When they had a draft with the quotation marks correct, we would find time for them to type it on the computer. 

Then the student got to chose someone to illustrate it, or they could illustrate it themselves.

The book grew as the year went on.  It was mostly student-driven, although I would encourage it along the way when students said really funny things I would comment, "That should go in the quote book," and students would run to get a piece of scrap paper to write down what the other student said.

There were some kids that really wanted to contribute to the book and would listen for statements that were quote book worthy. To treat everyone with respect, I would always ask the students being quoted if they wanted their words included in the book.

At the end of the year, I had a book of funny memories to help me remember that class and it was a great, easy display for Open House.  

And now, dear Reader, you can get interactive with this mouth-watering raffle we have for this month.

I have a friend named Zariq, that I love spending time with.  She tells memorable stories and helps me laugh when I need to most.  She is also the type of person that I can be real with and she shows me grace with my flaws.  

I met Zariq in college and she is also a teacher.  

Zariq's husband, Mike, makes the best chocolate chip cookies.  I'm not just saying this because I know them, these cookies are just really good.  You may have noticed on the side of our blog we mentioned loving cookies right after our love for Jesus. :-) Jonathan and I have actually done taste tests comparing all of our favorite chocolate chip cookies and Schott's Cookies won.

Mike has experimented with every ingredient to find the best. (I heard a funny story about the day he taste-tested multiple different vanillas to find the best vanilla for his recipe.) 

After perfecting his secret recipe, they decided to start selling them. 

Schott's Cookies was created.

A fun thing about their cookie company is they will deliver hot, fresh cookies to your door if you live within a certain radius of their hub of operation.  

If you live in the 48 continental United States, this is our lucky day!!!  
You can enter to win a dozen Schott's Cookies delivered to you.
People, this cookie is delicious! You will want to try these.
The best cookies on earth delivered to my door . . . yes, please!
These are a perfect back-to-school treat.

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Back to School Giveaway!!! 5 days left!

5 more days left to enter this giveaway where 2 lucky teachers will win a $25 gift card for TeachersPayTeachers.com.

We just want to bless you amazing teachers as the new school year hunts us down! So you can stock up on teaching resources to help you enjoy a few more days of summer.

Click here to enter the giveaway today!

Back to School Giveaway!!!

It can't be!!! Back to School time already?!?!?  Sleep in if you can. Hit the beach one more time. Cherish every last moment of amazing.

And enter this giveaway where 2 lucky teachers will win a $25 gift card for TeachersPayTeachers.com.

We just want to bless you amazing teachers as the new school year draws nigh. So you can stock up on teaching resources to help you enjoy a few more days of summer.

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