Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Shark Close Read and… a Giveaway, too!

What have I been up to?  
Well, I got over the staple in my stomach…check.
I am trying to exercise by mowing grass and walking…check
I am keeping up with 2 summer book studies…check
I am working on Non-Fiction Close Reads for the coming year….check
I am getting prepped, practicing, and packing for my trip to Vegas in like, oh, 2 weeks….CHECK!
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Getting back to the Close Reads, 
I took some pictures of my Shark Close Read that I know my boys are going to LOVE!
You can find it {HERE} in case you're interested
Here's an idea for your door:
And a great little undersea drawing my Maggie did while we were at school taking pictures =)
If you'd like a copy of my Shark Close Read, leave a comment below and I will choose a winner soon!

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72 comments:

  1. Learning in WonderlandJune 25, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    This looks amazing! I'd love to use it with my first graders :)

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  2. UnknownJune 25, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    You are right. . . the boys will go nuts over this! My fingers are crossed!! :o) Crickett

    crickettspuddy@gmail.com

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  3. GlendaJune 25, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    I would LOVE a copy of this!

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  4. EmmaJune 25, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    This looks so engaging! My kids would love it.
    mgnreynolds@yahoo.com

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  5. rachelJune 25, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    This looks awesome!
    Rachel.e.jones1@gmail.com

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  6. Katie NussbaumJune 25, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    I would love to win a copy of this! Thanks for the opportunity! katienussbaum87@gmail.com

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  7. ksteacher81June 25, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    This would be a great way to start doing Close Reads in my classroom.
    Ruthanne rarace81@gmail.com

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  8. JennyJune 25, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    I would love it for my class!!

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  9. MelissaJune 25, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    The boys in my class would love this!

    Buffalobills8293@yahoo.com

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  10. Mrs. AndersonJune 25, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    I love your close read units. This one on sharks would be awesome for my first graders!!
    Connie Anderson
    Email: matya105@aol.com

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  11. LizJune 25, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    My first graders would love to learn about sharks!
    Liz
    teachinginthevalley@gmail.com

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  12. hseaseJune 25, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    Omg!! I would love a copy!! This would go perfect with my animal unit!!

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  13. JenlawsonJune 25, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    Love it! Jlawson@plusd.org

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  14. Leslie - The Groovy TeacherJune 25, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    I would love to have a copy of this. It would be my first experience with close reads and I have a lot of little boys who LOVE sharks. Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  15. Sandra JudeJune 25, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    This looks soooo amazing, the kids will love it! Sandy.jude@martin.kyschools.us

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  16. UnknownJune 25, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    These are so great! My kids love close reads! Amy_Laude@gateschili.org

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  17. Lisa MarshallJune 25, 2014 at 6:00 PM

    This looks awesome! I would love to use this in my classroom. lmarshall1389@gmail.com

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  18. Rachelle MooreJune 25, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    My students LOVE sharks, this would be an awesome addition for them :) rrm444@gmail.com

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  19. Megan BonertJune 25, 2014 at 6:06 PM

    I have all of your Close Reading packets so far and I love them and so do my first graders! I would love to add this one to my collection!

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  20. UnknownJune 25, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    This looks like a great pack! Thanks for hosting a giveaway! srkmcclure@gmail.com

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  21. Elyse R.June 25, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    Major goal of mine = more close reads next year! Thanks for the opportunity to win!! :)
    -Elyse @ A is for Apples
    elyseb103@gmail.com

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  22. SherryJune 25, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    I have just discovered "Close Reading" through some blogs. What a difference it makes! I would love to use your shark unit with my kiddos next year! Thanks for sharing.
    sherrymatheson@gmail.com

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  23. lorenaJune 25, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    I'd love to incorporate this into our science lessons we're working on during our summer program! Thanks for the chance. :) lorepuckett at gmail dot com

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  24. JessJune 25, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    I love using science in close reading! I know my kids especially my boys would love this! Rock on with the non-fiction!
    Rambling About Reading

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  25. Mrs. C.June 25, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    This looks amazing! I would love to win it!
    sherri_caballero@hotmail.com

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  26. UnknownJune 25, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    This is AWESOME! I just took a workshop on close reading. I would love to have this. heather@unitedwireless.com

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  27. KimJune 25, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    I think boys and girls would love this!!! kim.menning@k12.sd.us

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  28. JanaJune 25, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    My kids love learning about sharks so I know they'll love this!
    Janabanana1382@yahoo.com

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  29. Sharee CloudJune 25, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    I would love this! shareecloud@gmail.com

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  30. MelindaJune 25, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    I'm going to have mostly boys next year. I could really use this!!! melindacasas@gmail.com

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  31. UnknownJune 25, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    I would love to use this for Summer School...perfect subject and great close reading practice!

    Youngmel67@gmail.com

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  32. Mrs. WJune 25, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Our school mascot is a shark. My firsties would love this!!! bartonj@eastonsd.org

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  33. UnknownJune 25, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    I would love to have this for my kiddos! We do a curriculum fair each year. Our class compares fish and sharks! This would be perfect! Love all of your stuff. vmiller@glynn.k12.ga.us

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  34. Jill SloothaakJune 25, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    Love love love this!! We do a book with our reading curriculum called "Life in an Ocean". This would pair with it perfectly!! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

    Jill
    ABCs and Polkadots

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  35. Mrs. KosterJune 25, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    I love this! My first graders would also love this. I'm always looking for nonfiction texts. Thank you for the chance to win. kaellison@mcpsmt.org

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  36. Alison EvansJune 25, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Excited yo use close reads in my classroom this fall. This would be a great product to get me started. 11 more days until I fly to VEGAS to expand my teacher knowledge ;)

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  37. UnknownJune 25, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    My students would LOVE this!

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  38. kathyJune 25, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    This looks awesome. My students are all boys and they love sharks!

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  39. Marissa June 25, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    I love it! There are so many things I want to do more of this year, and close reading is one of them! :)

    Marissa
    First Grade STARS

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  40. UnknownJune 25, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    this looks AWESOME !!! I appreciate your willingness to share !! kathydriver3@gmail.com

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  41. Mrs. LoydJune 25, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    I would love to use this with my firsties! It looks so fun and gets in a lot of nonfiction standards.

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  42. Suzy QJune 25, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    The boys would LOVE this...fingers crossed!

    tokyoshoes at hotmail dot com

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  43. AmerrwetJune 25, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    I am teaching First grade this year for the first time. I would love to have this for my class as I start to build up my files. amerrwet@hotmail.com

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  44. Carrie G.June 25, 2014 at 11:20 PM

    Wow! This is a great product and such great content. PLEASE PICK ME! Cjgeorge5@msn.com

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  45. KimJune 25, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    What kid doesn't love sharks? kimworthey@yahoo.com

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  46. Miss NelsonJune 26, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    How fun!!!! I know my boys would absolutely love this. I'd love to win. missnelsonattpt@yahoo.com

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  47. AliJune 26, 2014 at 12:24 AM

    My students would love this! Pick me! pick me!

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  48. Stefanie GalvinJune 26, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    Looks amazing! My students would definitely love this!

    Stef @ Miss Galvin Learns
    stefanie.galvin@gmail.com

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  49. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 5:41 AM

    It us hard to find things that boys would enjoy, I think this would be perfect.
    Deb81992@yahoo.com

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  50. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    What fun! The boys would go absolutely wild for this.
    Michelle.jaquillard@aol.com

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  51. BrianaJune 26, 2014 at 6:44 AM

    LOVE this! I am making the switch from 3rd to 1st grade next year and and love to use this with my kiddos!

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  52. Lynn MontgomeryJune 26, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this unit! It looks AMAZING!!

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  53. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    Wow! This is amazing! I have been following you on the Book Studies this summer and have enjoyed sharing the journey with you. Thanks for the freebies and for sharing your insights.
    bsdobner@earthlink.net

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  54. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    I almost jumped out of my skin when I saw this! I teach in a classroom with all boys, and they would absolutely love this---thanks for making this! Sharon sroknich@gmail.com

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    1. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 9:20 PM

      YOU'RE A WINNER Sharon! Emailing you now!! =)

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  55. LizJune 26, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    I would love a copy of the Shark close read! Looks so interesting!
    lizdeal5@gmail.com

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  56. Karen W.June 26, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    This would be a wonderful addition to my current unit. My children LOVED learning about sharks!

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  57. kbickfordJune 26, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Would love this!! It looks great!! Kbkarn@hotmail.com

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  58. Lori RJune 26, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    This looks fantastic! I need to do more close readings!
    lraines78@gmail.com

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  59. Miss Kristan KingJune 26, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    Enjoy Vegas - I hope to go one of these years!

    This Shark pack looks great for my Ocean unit too - kristanking06@gmail.com.

    Thanks for the chance to win,

    Kristan - Crayon Confessions

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  60. ChristineJune 26, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Looks great! My students would love this! croesler1587@yahoo.com

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  61. CherieJune 26, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    Oh, looks great!

    cheriemae@gmail.com

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  62. Merry SunshineJune 26, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Lots of learning and lots of fun! karyndieff@gmail.com

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  63. ChrissyJune 26, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    Love it!!! Chrissybryant74@gmail.com

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  64. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    These close reads look amazing! I would love to try them out in my new classroom!!

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  65. Mrs. JohnsonJune 26, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    My Florida kids would love this! I'm excited to delve into close reading next year!

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  66. TeraJune 27, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    All of my first grade students would love this! Great information for a close read and beautiful pictures!

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  67. gailJune 27, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Check your spelling of cartilage. This is an awesome resource.

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    1. UnknownJune 27, 2014 at 2:46 PM

      It has already been fixed =) Just wasn't able to get back to school for new photos! Thanks!

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  68. LisaJune 28, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    This looks amazing! This is definitely a topic the kids would love to read and write about!

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  69. UnknownJuly 6, 2015 at 5:56 PM

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  70. UnknownJuly 6, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    These look fantastic! My students, especially the boys, will love it! It's perfect for shark week and an ocean unit. :)

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