One of my students has been working on The House of Hades for about a month now. He's on page 188 and has read other books in the mean time, but he's stalling.
I only have one copy of this book and two other students are ready to read it.
Instead of demanding that he finish the book over the long weekend, I game him a challenge.
If he finishes his book (The House of Hades) and I don't finish my book (The Sword of Summer) by Wednesday, the class gets to pick my outfit for Thursday. They voted on a Denver Broncos jersey and a San Francisco 49ers hat. As an Arizona Cardinals fan, this is hurtful and they are so excited about the idea of me wearing my rival team's attire.
If I finish my book and he doesn't finish his, his table team gets to pick his outfit for Thursday. They voted on a pink tutu.
If we both finish, there is no public embarrassment.
On a side note, he started on page 188. I was on page 20. I've got a lot of reading to do before Wednesday!
Showing posts with label house of hades. Show all posts
Showing posts with label house of hades. Show all posts
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
House of Hades Teacher Guide and chronological order sorts are now available!
I'm pleased to announce my teacher guide for The House of Hades is now available here!
I've been working on this novel for a while now (considering it's 63 pages!). I also finalized the corresponding chronological order sort!
I've been working on this novel for a while now (considering it's 63 pages!). I also finalized the corresponding chronological order sort!
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Double your impact!
I posted another project to donorschoose. I requested copies of Steal Away Home, Seed Folks, and My name is Maria Isabel to use with small groups. I read portions of these novels as read alouds (mentor text) with my fifth graders last year. They loved the stories but were disappointed when they found out I only had one copy. I'm requesting eight of each novel to use with small groups. I love when more than one student is reading the same novel because they discuss their ideas with one another outside of our group meetings.
I'm also requesting eight copies of House of Hades to continue our quest with Percy and co. In the grant, I also asked for some interactive number lines, math manipulatives to stress teaching powers of ten (but in a way that's helpful to my visual and kinesthetic learners), and some classroom organizing materials.
Donations to my classroom are 100% tax deductible and for the next week are being matched through charitable organizations. Use INSPIRE at checkout to double your donation! (Up to $100).
Even if you can't donate right now, please keep my classroom and young students in your mind. Pass along this information to any interested parties and I will be extremely appreciative! Thank you.
Kindly,
Ms. Vice
(and the munchkins of room 71)
I'm also requesting eight copies of House of Hades to continue our quest with Percy and co. In the grant, I also asked for some interactive number lines, math manipulatives to stress teaching powers of ten (but in a way that's helpful to my visual and kinesthetic learners), and some classroom organizing materials.
Donations to my classroom are 100% tax deductible and for the next week are being matched through charitable organizations. Use INSPIRE at checkout to double your donation! (Up to $100).
Even if you can't donate right now, please keep my classroom and young students in your mind. Pass along this information to any interested parties and I will be extremely appreciative! Thank you.
Kindly,
Ms. Vice
(and the munchkins of room 71)
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
New Teacher Guide (Mark of Athena)
Ahh...summer. The time to
tackle major projects (moving), reflect upon last year's lessons
(blogging), and take time to relax (pinterest and reading). I've been
alternating being productive by reading to prepare for literature
circles next year with life tasks and copious amounts of Netflix.
Rick Riordan is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
Since I've read the Percy Jackson series, The Lost Hero, and The Son of Neptune, my next logical book was the Mark of Athena.
Picking up right where The Son of Neptune left off, Percy, Jason, and company must now safely and quickly blend the Greek and Roman camps together by heading to the homeland. Of course, nothing is easy for the prophecy of seven.
Coming in around fifty pages, this is one of my longest teacher guides ever...but considering the book is close to 600 pages, it makes sense! You can snag both the teacher guide and chronological order sort here!
Rick Riordan is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
Since I've read the Percy Jackson series, The Lost Hero, and The Son of Neptune, my next logical book was the Mark of Athena.
Picking up right where The Son of Neptune left off, Percy, Jason, and company must now safely and quickly blend the Greek and Roman camps together by heading to the homeland. Of course, nothing is easy for the prophecy of seven.
Coming in around fifty pages, this is one of my longest teacher guides ever...but considering the book is close to 600 pages, it makes sense! You can snag both the teacher guide and chronological order sort here!
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
New Teacher Guides and Centers (Kane Chronicles)
When I was younger, I was obsessed with Ancient Egypt. From mummies to scarabs to Nefertiti, I simply couldn't get enough. I was giddy with excitement when I discovered that one of my favorite authors, Rick Riordan, has a trilogy based on ancient Egypt.
I was fortunate enough to get to read The Red Pyramid with a small group in May but we ran out of time for the sequels...which naturally found their way onto my summer reading list!
I am pleased to announce two new teacher guides with matching chronological order sorts are now available on TpT!
The first is The Throne of Fire, the second in the Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan.
In this much anticipated sequel, Carter and Sadie Kane are off to save the world again before ancient Egyptian gods and monsters destroy it. By blending witty commentary with a fast paced story line and amusing characters, Riordan doesn't disappoint! I can't wait to dive into The Serpent's Shadow next!
This novel guide is 31 pages and includes vocabulary, homework ideas, and comprehension questions (with answers) for each chapter! Extension ideas are also included.
To accompany this novel, I created a chronological order sort where students must put 26 events from the novel in order. This helps students analyze how events build upon one another in the novel and how the author reveals the plot via characters. (RL 5.5) An answer key is included to alleviate arguments and this can be used as a summative assessment for comprehension or a collaborative center for students while the teacher pulls small groups.
Since I loved The Throne of Fire so much, The Serpent's Shadow was a natural next choice.
Things are worse than ever for the Kanes, with Apophis rising and a crafty magician to keep track of! Rick Riordan does a wonderful job at wrapping up this trilogy while imbedding subtle hints at the world of Greek mythology.
Snag the teacher's guide and the chronological order sort now!
I also created a "who am I" game with 25 characters from the trilogy. Students guess the character based on the given clues. I also included an answer key.
I was on such a role with analyzing characters that I also made this sort:
Students can independently or collaboratively sort the terms (smaller cards) into the characters that are being described (larger cards). Snag it here!
Happy reading :)
I was fortunate enough to get to read The Red Pyramid with a small group in May but we ran out of time for the sequels...which naturally found their way onto my summer reading list!
I am pleased to announce two new teacher guides with matching chronological order sorts are now available on TpT!
The first is The Throne of Fire, the second in the Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan.
In this much anticipated sequel, Carter and Sadie Kane are off to save the world again before ancient Egyptian gods and monsters destroy it. By blending witty commentary with a fast paced story line and amusing characters, Riordan doesn't disappoint! I can't wait to dive into The Serpent's Shadow next!
This novel guide is 31 pages and includes vocabulary, homework ideas, and comprehension questions (with answers) for each chapter! Extension ideas are also included.
To accompany this novel, I created a chronological order sort where students must put 26 events from the novel in order. This helps students analyze how events build upon one another in the novel and how the author reveals the plot via characters. (RL 5.5) An answer key is included to alleviate arguments and this can be used as a summative assessment for comprehension or a collaborative center for students while the teacher pulls small groups.
Since I loved The Throne of Fire so much, The Serpent's Shadow was a natural next choice.
Things are worse than ever for the Kanes, with Apophis rising and a crafty magician to keep track of! Rick Riordan does a wonderful job at wrapping up this trilogy while imbedding subtle hints at the world of Greek mythology.
Snag the teacher's guide and the chronological order sort now!
I also created a "who am I" game with 25 characters from the trilogy. Students guess the character based on the given clues. I also included an answer key.
I was on such a role with analyzing characters that I also made this sort:
Students can independently or collaboratively sort the terms (smaller cards) into the characters that are being described (larger cards). Snag it here!
Happy reading :)
Sunday, May 25, 2014
New Guide
Rick Riordan is my new favorite author. I just finished reading The Son of Neptune and absolutely loved this book. Rick Riordan's writing is drenched with sassy commentary from the characters and provokes many literal laughing out loud moments.
My boyfriend made the mistake of asking what the book was about...he got a fifteen minute synopsis of the Rick Riordan universe instead of a brief retelling. Sorry babe...but don't ask about a book if you don't want a long explanation!
My teacher guide is available here and corresponding centers will be up soon!
Lucky for me, there are sequels:
Even luckier? They were buy one, get one free at our Scholastic book fair this week!
Even though summer break is days away, I will still be reading books and prepping materials for my students next year. I love that I get time to read :)
My boyfriend made the mistake of asking what the book was about...he got a fifteen minute synopsis of the Rick Riordan universe instead of a brief retelling. Sorry babe...but don't ask about a book if you don't want a long explanation!
My teacher guide is available here and corresponding centers will be up soon!
Lucky for me, there are sequels:
Even luckier? They were buy one, get one free at our Scholastic book fair this week!
Even though summer break is days away, I will still be reading books and prepping materials for my students next year. I love that I get time to read :)
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