May starts with a holiday, May Day, that is actually two completely different holidays with the same name, one being a rather giddy affair involving begarlanded youths dancing around a flower-strewn pole (which, let's face it, was obviously a pagan fertility rite), and the other is a Communist celebration of the worker that is more like Labor Day, except that it tends to feature rather militaristic parades instead of barbecues and family reunions. To each his own! Speaking of barbecues (and, why not, military parades), May has the ever-popular Memorial Day, the unofficial beginning of summer, as well as Mother's Day. Could there be any more reasons to celebrate in May? Heck, yeah! Monthly Observances May is National Allergy / Asthma Awareness Month, although I believe I became aware of my allergies a little earlier this year, thanks. It is also the National Month for Arthritis, Barbecue, Bikes, Eggs, Foster Care, Good Car-Keeping (so keep your National Egg Month celebrations far away, please), Hamburgers, Hepatitis Awareness, Meditation, Mental Health, Military Appreciation, Moving, Osteoporosis Prevention, Physical Fitness and Sports, Physiotherapy, Preservation, Salad, Salsa, Smiles, Stroke Awareness, Revising Your Work Schedule, and Vinegar (good timing, with the salad and all, I must say). It's also National Photo Month, so make sure you take pictures of those nicely-kept cars and your favorite hamburgers. May is also International Audit Month (eek!), as well as the International Month for Business Image Improvement, Victorious Women (yay!) and Lyme Disease Awareness, so if you are being audited and you point out the weird, bullseye-shaped rash on your auditor's leg, she will be treated in time to become victorious over her Lyme Disease and will certainly give you a pass on the audit out of gratitude, thereby improving your business image. Snaps for Lyme Disease Awareness! Weirdest Holiday: I couldn't decide between National Two Different Colored Shoes Day (3rd) and Slugs Return from Capistrano Day (28th), although I am at no loss to determine which one would be easier to observe. May Traditions Flower: lily of the valley - humility, sweetness Birthstone: emerald - tranquility, luck in love Taurus's gem: emerald Zodiac sign: Taurus (1-21) and Gemini (22-31; see June for details). Taurus the Bull is an earth sign, as stable and immovable as the ground under your feet. Also immovable is the bull, who has a reputation for stubbornness. On the good side, that translates into stick-to-it-iveness, loyalty, and reliability, but Taureans may have a hard time adapting to change or seeing other points of view. Best friends: Virgo and Capricorn. Best love matches: Pisces, Scorpio and Cancer. Famous Birthdays: Bing Crosby (2nd), Audrey Hepburn (4th), Karl Marx (5th), Willie Mays (6th), Billy Joel (9th), Yogi Berra (11th), Stevie Wonder (13th), Liberace (16th), Pope John Paul II (18th), Cher (20th), Bob Dylan (24th), Miles Davis (25th), Vincent Price (27th), Gladys Knight (28th), John F. Kennedy (29th), Clint Eastwood (31st). Catholic Feast Days 1- St Brieuc, St Marculf, St Peregrine Laziosi, St Sigismund of Burgundy 2 -St Athanasius of Alexandria, Sts Exsuperius & Zoe, Ste Mafalda, St Wiborada 3- Our Lady of Czestochowa, St James the Less, St Philip 4 -St Florian, Ste Pelegia of Tarsus 5 -St Aventine, Ste Judith, St Hilary of Arles 6 -Ste Ava, St John Before the Latin Gate 7 -St Domitian, St John of Beverly 8 -St Victor Maurus, St Wiro 9- St Tudy, St Pachomius 10- St Cathal, St Job, Ste Solangia 11- St Gengulf, St Claudian Mamertus 12- St Dominic of the Causeway, St Francis Patrizzi, St Pancras 13- Ste Imelda, St Servais, the Blessed Dame Juliana of Norwich, Ste Rolanda 14- St Boniface of Tarsus, St Matthias, the Blessed Giles of Portugal 15- Ste Dymphna, Ste Hallvard, St Isidore the Farmer 16- St Brendan, St Honoratus, St John Nepomucen, St Simon Stock, St Ubald 17- St Madern, St Paschal Baylon 18- St Eric, St Theodotus, St Venantius 19- St Celestine V, St Dunstan, Ste Pudentiana, St Yves 20- St Bernardino of Siena, St Ethelbert 21- St Constantine the Great, St Eugene de Mazenod, St Godric 22- Ste Juliana of Corsica, Ste Rita of Cascia 23- St Didier, St William of Rochester 24- Our Lady, Help of Christians; Ste Sara; Ste Joanna 25- St Bede, St Urban I St Gregory VII, St Zenobius 26- Ste Mariana de Paredes y Flores, Ste Mary Magdalen dei Pazzi, St Philip Neri 27- St Augustine of Canterbury, the Blessed Bartholomea Bagnesi 28- St Bernard of Montjoux, St Germanus 29- Ste Bona 30- St Ferdinand III, Ste Joan of Arc, St Walstan 31-Our Lady of High Grace, Ste Petronilla The fun isn't confined to May! Check out these other months: January - http://bucketofuseful.blogspot.com/2017/01/your-january-birthday-january-holidays.html February - http://bucketofuseful.blogspot.com/2016/02/your-february-birthday-february.html March - http://bucketofuseful.blogspot.com/2016/03/your-march-birthday-march-holidays.html April - http://bucketofuseful.blogspot.com/2016/03/your-april-birthday-april-holidays.html June - http://bucketofuseful.blogspot.com/2017/05/your-june-birthday-holidays-traditions.html July - http://bucketofuseful.blogspot.com/2017/07/your-july-birthday-july-holidays.html August - http://bucketofuseful.blogspot.com/2016/07/your-august-birthday-august-holidays.html September - https://bucketofuseful.blogspot.com/2019/08/your-september-birthday-september.html October - http://bucketofuseful.blogspot.com/2016/09/your-october-birthday-october-holidays.html November - http://bucketofuseful.blogspot.com/2017/10/your-november-birthday-november.html December - http://bucketofuseful.blogspot.com/2016/12/your-december-birthday-december.html Image from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/en/apple-blossom-blossom-bloom-1125908/
I liked it! I’m pretty sure I’ll forget the plot shortly, but I enjoyed it as I was reading and I’d definitely try out another book by this newer author as she continues to grow. …
This workbook is intended to be used in conjunction with the reading of the novel “Holes” by Louis Sachar. It ideally suits Grade levels 5 – 7. This holes workbook includes: 1 page “Key word” sheet of definitions and examples of Settings, flashbacks and themes. 4 pages of comprehension chapter based questions: drawing, short answers, comparisons and critical thinking. A book review. A book cover design. A book and movie comparison. Memo for comprehension. Give each of your students their own copy, staple or bind it for continual use. The black and white cover version is ideal for your students to color in. You can slowly work through it as you read the book, or use it as a conclusion activity. Be sure to check out the full preview to get a better look!
A teaching approach that utilizes Gareth Hinds' Graphic Novel, The Odyssey.
Taken captive by centaur guards? Condemned to servitude when all I ever wanted was independence? What next? They say I’ve been summoned by the biggest centaur, alpha-hole of them all, Lord Zerion. He wants to make me his little servant. Not just for treating his wounded hoof, but as attendant to all his body parts.
Creating Visual Novels - Interactive Fiction
Subject English Language Arts, Science, Engineering Grade Levels 3rd, 4th, 5th Resource Type Lesson Plans (Individual), Activities, Novel Study File Type Compressed Zip File Be sure that you have an application to open this file type before downloading and/or purchasing. 11 MB|141 pages
A naive teen goes out of her way and visits a club, she isn't supposed to. Catching the eye of the most dreadful man in the world, seizing her route back to her normal life. Awaiting her in his club, is the ruthless King of underworld. No, isn't his word and he cannot take it as an answer. But, when the girl he isn't able to resist, is adamant in giving him what he dislikes, he is ready to burn the whole world to make her love him. Will his ego burn her in the process? Will the innocent ever be able to love the monster? Full of enemies, one being the girl herself, will his love meet the rocks, or a smooth end? It is for you to find out ;) ----- (The book is just a sample. Entire version is now available on Dreame app)
We must explicity teach reading strartegies. Reading strategies do not function in isolation; they work synergistically to help students fully access text.
The Vegetarian: A Novel: Kang, Han: 9781846276033: Books - Amazon.ca
Are your students disinterested and tired of the traditional ways of learning characterization? Have you been searching for a really fun, student-centered, interactive way to eliminate their boredom? Well, look no further! I present to you a wonderful student-collaboration activity that will get your students involved and excited for a character analysis for any novel, […]
Creating a scene list changed my novel-writing life, and doing the same will change yours too. Includes examples of the scene lists from famous authors.
As teachers we are constantly REINVENTING THE WHEEL!! Although it can be time consuming, one thing I love about my job, is that I get the opportunity to learn, grow, create, and RECREATE year after year!! I have been using Reading Response Journals in my classroom for over 10 years, and each year I make…
Love stories that don't suck.
Hey friend! If you've landed on this post, then you're looking for monster romances to read in 2023! I'm quite the book nerd (no shame!), and I've written a few posts on my blog, rounding
An introverted girl who just wanted to be left alone. A talkative little boy with a very important wish. Based on a true story, Noise is the heartwarming tale of finding joy in unexpected places. Short and sweet, a full-color comic book for both children and adults alike. This item is Non-Returnable
Supercharge your students' literary analysis skills with these Response to Literature Task Cards, tailored to cover crucial elements such as theme, motif, setting, conflict, characterization, and more. Whether you're exploring a classic novel or a contemporary work of fiction, these versatile task cards are your go-to resource for pre-reading engagement and post-reading review. Plus, you can use them again and again! What's Inside: Two Sets of Task Cards: This resource provides a dynamic duo of task card sets to serve your classroom needs. The first set comprises 8 task cards, meticulously designed to prepare students for diving into a novel. The second set features 40 task cards, perfect for in-depth exploration of literary elements and novel review. Engage Before You Read: The first set of task cards is expertly crafted to engage students with the novel before they even begin reading, setting the stage for a comprehensive and enjoyable literary journey. Scaffolded Differentiation: Included are four sets of student directions, allowing for flexible differentiation, whether students work individually or in groups. One set of directions elevates rigor, challenging students to support their answers with textual evidence, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills. Answer Recording Sheets: This resource simplifies the assessment process with two distinct answer recording sheets, making it easy to evaluate student responses and track progress. Suggested Classroom Usage: Enhance your lesson planning with expert suggestions on how to maximize the effectiveness of task cards in your classroom. Unlock the full potential of these resources. Why Choose Our Task Cards: Boost students' literary analysis skills with a focus on theme, motif, setting, conflict, and characterization. Engage students both before and after reading, fostering a deeper connection to the text. Embrace differentiation with multiple sets of student directions. Elevate rigor by challenging students to provide textual evidence. Streamline assessment with answer recording sheets. How to Use: Utilize the first set of task cards to engage students in the novel's themes and concepts prior to reading. Employ the second set of task cards to review literary elements and the novel after reading. Explore the various sets of student directions to adapt to individual or group needs. Encourage students to provide textual evidence for their responses. Leverage suggested classroom usage for optimal integration into your curriculum. Transform your literature lessons and enhance students' analytical skills with our Response to Literature Task Cards. Purchase this resource today and watch your students become more confident, engaged, and skilled in their exploration and analysis of literary elements and texts. You may also like… → Punctuation Teaching Unit → Academic Vocabulary Program → Essay Writing Unit Helpful Advice: * Make sure you click the "follow" button next to my picture so you don’t miss out on sales and new resources * Please provide feedback on this resource. Doing so will help you earn TPT credits that you can apply toward future purchases! It’s like FREE TPT cash! © The Daring English Teacher, Inc. All rights reserved. License good for single-classroom use only.
Writing Worksheet – Who Knows What When (PDF) I’ve covered plot holes before, but this worksheet is to help you specifically with the type of chronological lacuna that I fall into most often: mistakes arising from remembering which characters know what when. These errors are difficult to spot and can have some profound effects on the plot, so…
Your complete guide to the essential library for boys and young men. Start your learning process here and build a great library.
Presentando una de mis escenas FAVORITAS de la serie, esta es Vane y Winnie en la biblioteca. ¡Hecho por la increíble Nora Adamaski! ¡Con un estilo de impresión suave en cartulina duradera! Derechos de autor Nikki St Crowe
My friend Stephanie wrote, a few years back, about a conversation on “summer books” she heard on the radio wherein the panelists were trying to decide what made a book a great summer read. “For me,” she adds “the real magic in summer reading has little to do with specific books; it is the dream […]
Foreshadowing is an important tool for creating suspense and setting the scene for the story arc of your novel. Read the 8 laws of foreshadowing.
Reading Response Journals are the perfect place for students to respond to novels that are read aloud in the classroom. This Reading Response Journal covers 10 different reading skills and strategies. There is a Divider Tab for each skill or strategy, each with a built in Anchor Chart and Sentence Frames. This resource also includes Mini Lessons to introduce each skill or strategy. These journals were designed for use with Literature Texts, and there are two versions to choose from: 2nd to 3rd grade and 4th to 6th grade. Reading Response Journals have gone DIGITAL!! The digital pages are available in Google Slides. However, from there you can also download them as PowerPoint files. The journal pages include a tabbed anchor chart slide for each of the 10 reading strategies and skills. After each anchor chart, you will find pages where students can write their reading responses. The journal pages also include a journal cover, journal guidelines, and a scoring guide. What's Included: → Teacher Guide for Launching Reading Response Journals → Journal cover → 10 divider tabs with anchor charts for student journals → Reading Response Guidelines for student journals. → Reading Response Scoring Guide → 10 Mini Lessons to use when launching Reading Response Journals → List of Picture Book Mentor Texts for teaching reading strategies & skills Materials Needed → Composition book for each student (100 sheets/200 pages) → Colored copy paper (white works too!) → Scissors → Glue sticks Digital Version Includes: → Journal Cover → 10 Divider Tabs with Anchor Charts with Sentence Frames → Pages for writing responses → Reading Response Journal Guidelines → Reading Response Scoring Guide Strategies & Skills Covered → Making Connections → Asking Questions → Making Predictions → Writing a Summary → Making Inferences → Visualizing → Characters → Setting → Theme → Point of View Also Available: Reading Response Journals for Non-Fiction Please email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments.
