tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57054649364775337242024-03-04T23:31:12.053-06:00The Teacher DishCooking up creative and delicious ideas in the classroom & kitchen!Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-77877105787390635972015-08-24T20:45:00.004-05:002015-08-24T20:45:44.287-05:00It's Going To Be A SUPER Year in 5th Grade!It's a new year in 5th grade with a new theme to boot. This year is going to be a MARVEL-ous one with our new Superhero themed classrooms. Here's a peek!<br />
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Here's my decorated door. It's Hero Headquarters, aka the 5th Grade Reading Classroom! It was a snap to make with my Cricut machine.<br />
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We continued the theme with our 5th Grade bulletin board and added an inspirational quote for our new Superheroes.<br />
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What kid doesn't love to get mail? I found these cute welcome post cards at a local teacher supply store. I sent them to students the first week of school. <br />
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For Meet the Teacher night, I created this wish list with things we need for our classroom. I made the cut outs with my Cricut machine and then added labels with items we need.<br />
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As a special treat at Meet the Teacher, I left these Hershey candy bars on their desks. I used colored copy paper to cover the candy bars, then glued the "Top Secret" message on the colored paper. Then I added a Superhero sticker that I got from Oriental Trading. The kids loved them.<br />
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Since I'm the reading teacher, I couldn't resist getting this poster from Etsy. It fits perfect with my class and theme!<br />
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These book marks turned out so cute. It's just colored card stock and superhero stickers that I found at Oriental Trading. So easy to make.<br />
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Here's a cute Spiderman on a bulletin board. Next to it, it says "Get Caught in a Good Book". I got it at a party supply store. Sometimes you find the best things at the oddest stores.<br />
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Here are some more decorations that I found. I got the Superhero masks at a teacher supply store and added them to some paper lanterns. The Superhero cut outs are from Oriental Trading. Here's a pic of just one of them. They come in a pack of 12. They say things like "Pow!", "Boom!", "Crash!", etc...They look cute around the room.<br />
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This was a really fun theme to put together for my classroom. What are some themes you like to do? Leave a pic, we'd love to see your classroom!<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-28530114992516225482015-06-19T09:24:00.001-05:002015-06-19T09:24:23.599-05:00Baked Chicken Strips with Honey Mustard Dipping SauceMy husband loves chicken strips, but since he has to eat gluten-free it's hard to find them on a restaurant menu. As a treat, I sometimes make them for him at home. To make them healthier, I bake them in the oven instead of frying them. This recipe is gluten-free friendly, kid friendly, and super easy with only a few ingredients. Give it a try!<br />
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1 pound chicken tender strips<br />
1 cup buttermilk<br />
1 cup bread crumbs (I use gluten-free)<br />
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (sometimes I use 1 cup if I want them extra cheesy- don't judge!)<br />
olive oil<br />
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1/2 cup Dijon mustard<br />
1/2 cup honey<br />
2 tablespoons mayonnaise<br />
1 tablespoon lemon juice<br />
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Makes 4 servings<br />
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Put the chicken strips into a bowl with buttermilk and let sit for about 20-30 minutes.<br />
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Pre-heat oven to 500 degrees. <br />
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Line a baking sheet with foil and brush foil with olive oil.<br />
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Mix bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a shallow baking dish. <br />
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Dip chicken strips into bread crumb mixture. Place on baking sheet.<br />
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Before putting into oven, drizzle strips with olive oil. Don't skip this step if you want crispy strips on both sides! <br />
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Bake at 500 degrees for about 15-20 minutes until chicken strips are golden and crispy.<br />
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Let sit for a few minutes before transferring to plates or a platter for serving. <br />
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<b>To make the dipping sauce: </b> use a whisk to combine honey, mustard, lemon juice and mayo in a small mixing bowl. If you have leftover sauce, store in fridge for up to a week. This honey mustard sauce could be used as a salad dressing too. It really does taste like a restaurant version! You could use other dipping sauces like ketchup, Ranch dressing, or BBQ sauce. Or eat them plain!<br />
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This recipe is so easy. My husband loved it. In fact, he took leftovers for his lunch the next day! Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-88120571610017602042015-06-17T21:02:00.003-05:002015-06-17T21:02:56.442-05:00Stuffed EggplantWhen I go to the grocery store and see a beautiful eggplant, I can't resist putting it into my cart. Last week, I made Eggplant Stackers. Tonight, I wanted to do something different. My husband and I love stuffed peppers, so I thought stuffed eggplant would be delicious too. So I rummaged through the fridge and cabinets to see what I could add into this recipe. I found exactly what I needed. Some tomatoes, a little cheese, some ground beef, and a few bread crumbs. It was so good and easy. On a scale of one to five yums, this <b>Stuffed Eggplant </b>was definitely a five on the scale! <br />
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2 small eggplants<br />
1 pound lean ground beef or turkey<br />
1 can Rotel tomatoes<br />
1 -5.5 ounce can V-8 juice<br />
3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese<br />
olive oil, about 1 tablespoon<br />
salt & pepper to taste<br />
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<b>For topping:</b><br />
2 tablespoons bread crumbs (I used gluten-free, see pic above)<br />
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese<br />
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<b>Makes 4 servings</b><br />
(I only needed two servings, so I saved the rest of the beef mixture and will either add it to some pasta or stuff it into some peppers for another dinner).<br />
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Cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat using paper towels. <br />
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Cut the eggplant lengthwise. Scoop or cut out the center part. Dice the center flesh of the eggplant. Sprinkle both the whole parts and the diced eggplant with salt. Let sit on a paper towel for about 10-15 minutes.<br />
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Add diced eggplant to ground beef mixture. Cook until eggplant is soft. Add 1 can Rotel tomatoes with juice. Add 1 small can V-8 juice. Stir and let simmer together.<br />
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Place eggplant on baking sheets and drizzle with olive oil. Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until slightly tender.<br />
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In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. This will be the topping and get nice and crispy.<br />
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Fill eggplant "boats" with ground beef mixture and top with Parmesan cheese and bread crumb mixture. Put back in oven and broil for about 3-5 minutes until topping is golden and crispy.<br />
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That's it. So easy and delicious. I served it with a green leafy side salad. Here's my <a href="http://theteacherdish.blogspot.com/2015/06/eggplant-stackers.html">Eggplant Stackers</a> recipe. It's delish too!<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-8707483436849669082015-06-11T21:43:00.002-05:002015-06-11T22:00:09.532-05:00Beef Broccoli Stir FryMy wok made it's grand debut tonight. I have to make a confession. This lovely wedding present has been sitting in my closet for quite some time. I completely forgot all about it to be honest. Who has room for a big wok in their kitchen cabinets?? Not me. So, it's been in a closet just waiting for me to notice it again. Tonight was the night! And it all happened because of a leftover veggie tray. I went to a party last week and had tons of broccoli and carrots left over. Aha, I thought. This would be great in a stir fry AND I have a wok! I decided to put it together with a few other ingredients to make this delicious <b>Beef Broccoli Stir Fry. </b><br />
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<b>For the marinade:</b><br />
1/4 cup water<br />
1/4 cup soy sauce (I use a gluten-free brand)<br />
2 teaspoons crushed ginger<br />
1 tablespoon minced garlic<br />
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It comes in little cubes that you just pop out and add to your dish. <br />
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<b>For the stir fry:</b><br />
1 pound sliced beef (you can buy it pre-sliced in the meat section of your grocery store)<br />
2 cups broccoli florets (I buy the pre-cut ones in the bag)<br />
1 cup carrots, cut into small pieces<br />
2 cups mushrooms<br />
1 red pepper, cut into slices<br />
1/2 yellow onion, cut into thin slices<br />
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<b>For the sauce</b><br />
1 cup water<br />
1/2 cup soy sauce (gluten-free)<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons dried ginger OR two frozen crushed ginger cubes (see pic above)<br />
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes<br />
1/4 cup brown sugar<br />
2 tablespoons corn starch<br />
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Makes 4 servings.<br />
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Marinate the slices of beef in the water, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger marinade for about 30 minutes.<br />
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Add 2 tablespoons of oil and heat up your wok or skillet on high heat. Add slices of beef along with the marinade to wok. Cook for 3-5 minutes until meat isn't pink. <br />
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Add in onions, carrots, peppers, and mushrooms. Stir and cook 2 to 3 more minutes.<br />
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Add in broccoli. Stir and cook another 3-5 minutes.<br />
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For a garnish, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve with rice or noodles, or just plain! <br />
I really wish I'd used my wok sooner! This was a fun dish to make and so easy! Now, we can have Chinese take-out at home anytime we want!! I'm already planning my next stir fry adventure!<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-72687005914898770392015-06-10T19:51:00.000-05:002015-06-10T19:51:25.798-05:00Eggplant StackersThese <b>Eggplant Stackers </b>are so easy to make and so yummy. I love it when summer produce comes out and eggplant and tomatoes are in season. This is a great side dish for grilled chicken, or you can just eat it as your main meal!<br />
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There are a variety of ways you can make this. Just use eggplant as your base and top it with just about anything you'd like! One of my friends makes it like a pizza. She tops it with marinara sauce and cheese.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here's what you'll need for the ones I made:</span></b><br />
1 small eggplant<br />
1/2 cup baby spinach leaves<br />
1 roma tomato<br />
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<br />
extra virgin olive oil<br />
salt<br />
balsamic vinegar<br />
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Prepare your eggplant for broiling. Clean eggplant, cut it into discs and then put on a paper towel. Sprinkle each disc with salt. This will help absorb all the excess moisture. Let the eggplant sit on the paper towel for about 20 to 30 minutes.<br />
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I don't know if you can see this, but here's what the paper towel looked like after about 20 minutes. It was soaked with moisture! You want to get that moisture out or you'll end up with soggy eggplant!<br />
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Brush the eggplant with extra virgin olive oil. <br />
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Place eggplant on a baking sheet. Broil eggplant in oven for about 10 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, shred your cheese and slice your tomato.<br />
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After eggplant is broiled, top the eggplant with baby spinach leaves, a slice of tomato, and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Put back in oven to broil for a few minutes until cheese is melted.<br />
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Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. It would also taste great with a balsamic reduction if you have time to make it.<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-79881591914034054052015-06-09T19:51:00.000-05:002015-06-09T19:51:13.939-05:00Spinach Apple SaladPork chops and apples go together like ying and yang. Growing up my mom always served pork chops with applesauce. It always tasted great. Tonight I planned to have grilled pork chops for dinner and at first I thought about serving it with applesauce, but honestly I didn't want to go to the trouble of making it and I didn't have any on hand. So, I decided to make a salad using crisp, Granny Smith apples. The mustard dressing, crisp apples, walnuts and blue cheese were the perfect compliment to the pork chop. <br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Here's what you'll need:</b><br />
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<br />
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar<br />
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard<br />
1 tablespoon honey<br />
1 pinch salt<br />
1 granny smith apple, thinly sliced<br />
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced<br />
1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles<br />
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted<br />
5 ounces spinach leaves (1 container)<br />
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Makes about 4 servings.<br />
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Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey and salt.<br />
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Add in apples and onions. Let them marinate for about 20 minutes in dressing.<br />
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Add in spinach leaves, blue cheese crumbles, and walnuts. Toss together.<br />
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This salad was so good! The dressing was perfect and just the right amount. It would be great with grilled chicken too. You could substitute pecans for walnuts. I loved it and so did my husband. Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-21422643467071612672015-06-07T09:59:00.001-05:002015-06-07T09:59:33.768-05:00Creamy ColeslawGoing to a cookout and need a quick side dish? Here's my go to dish- <b>Creamy Coleslaw</b>! It's easy to make and has only a few ingredients. To make it even quicker, I use bags of pre-shredded Confetti Slaw mix that includes shredded cabbage and carrots.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here's what you'll need:</span></b><br />
2 packages pre-shredded coleslaw mix<br />
3/4 cup mayonnaise<br />
2 tablespoons sour cream<br />
1 tablespoon dry ground mustard<br />
2 tablespoons white vinegar<br />
2 tablespoons sugar (I used 4 packets Splenda)<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
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Whisk mayo, sour cream, mustard, white vinegar, and salt & pepper together in a mixing bowl. <br />
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Combine sauce with bags of pre-shredded slaw mix. Make sure all veggie mix is evenly coated.<br />
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Refrigerate until ready to serve. This tastes great using broccoli slaw mix too. I like using this same mix with BBQ pork tacos- just fill a tortilla with BBQ pork and a little bit of this creamy coleslaw. It's delish, trust me!<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-7307669212788652582015-06-07T09:18:00.000-05:002015-06-07T09:18:27.499-05:00Summer Fun Rum PunchIt's summertime folks and time to celebrate! For a recent get-together with friends I concocted this <b>Summer Fun Rum Punch </b>by combining some of the popular punch recipe ingredients I found online. It turned out great! The punch is refreshing and the rum gives it just the right kick for an adult cocktail. If you want to make the punch alcohol free, just omit the rum and it'll still taste great. It would be the perfect poolside drink! You could also serve it at a reception, shower or birthday party.<br />
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2 packets Crystal Light Fruit Punch Packets (makes 2 quarts each)<br />
1 can frozen limeaid concentrate<br />
6 cups orange juice<br />
4 cups Ginger-ale<br />
3 cups pineapple juice<br />
3 cups pineapple rum (you could use any kind of rum)<br />
1/2 grenadine<br />
Optional: Orange, lemons, limes, pineapple for garnish<br />
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Combine all the ingredients in a large drink container. Stir well. Add ice to your container or serve punch over ice. I used a glass beverage dispenser, but you could use pitchers or a punch bowl to serve it in. It makes quite a bit of punch, so you can cut the recipe in half if you're making it for a smaller crowd.<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-13393810941465812682015-05-16T18:57:00.003-05:002015-05-17T07:27:12.679-05:00Book ClubsBook Clubs are a great way to get kids reading new books and interacting with others to talk about books. Here's how I set my 5th grade Book Clubs up this year.<br />
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First I divided my students into groups based on reading levels and book interests. Each group chose the book that they would like to read as a group. My book sets are leveled based on Fountas and Pinnell and sorted into plastic tubs, so it's easy for kids to peruse the titles and make their selection. Below are some examples of some of the books they chose for their Book Club groups.<br />
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As you can see, students chose a wide variety of books! I loved going to each Book Club and hearing about their books!<br />
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Next, we went over the book club expectations and I gave each group a calendar so they could plan out how much they would need to read each day. As a group, they had to decide if they needed to break up their reading time into chapters or pages. They also had to decide if they would need to read at home during the week or on weekends to meet their book club goals. Below is an example of the planning sheet.<br />
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On the back of their planning sheet, I added a Book Club Participate Grade page. Every student began with 100 participation points. If a student is off task during Book Club time, then I made an "X" in one of the boxes to indicate that a point had been deducted.<br />
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At the beginning of each class period, students met with their book club groups to decide what needed to be accomplished for the day and review what happened in their books previously. This usually took about 5 minutes.<br />
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Then, they got busy reading their assigned pages or chapters for the class period. I usually gave them about 30-40 minutes to read in class.<br />
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As students read, I encouraged them to use post-it notes to make reading connections and make notes of things they wanted to discuss with their Book Clubs. Here's an anchor chart they used as a reference. I kept a pile of post-it notes in the middle of each table.<br />
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After reading, students met in their book club groups to discuss what was read. I put a few discussion points on the Smartboard.<br />
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I also put up a few anchor charts students could refer to as they met with their groups.<br />
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After about a 10 minute discussion time, students completed their Book Club Assignment Sheet. Here's an example of The BFG Book Club's work.<br />
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So, that's how we did Book Clubs in my 5th grade class this year! I kept it simple and easy and it was very manageable! How do you do Book Clubs in your classroom? Please share your great ideas in the comments section! We'd love to hear from you!<br />
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Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-23984513636835140932015-05-09T11:53:00.004-05:002015-05-09T12:27:51.351-05:00Nonfiction Flipbooks- Kids Become the Experts!The culminating project for our nonfiction unit was for students to create a flipbook with information about a nonfiction topic. Students chose their own topic, read and researched, then created a flipbook to share with others. With this project, my students became the experts!<br />
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Flip books are easy to make. For this one, I just folded three sheets of construction paper. Just be sure to layer them so you get about an inch for the "flip". Then staple at the top. Students write their subheadings on each of the flips. When the paper is flipped up, students can write their informational paragraphs and draw illustrations.<br />
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Here's the assignment sheet that I gave students:<br />
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Students had a choice on what topic they wanted to research. I just asked them to choose something that they were NOT already an expert on. Once a topic was chosen, I had students gather up their resources in the library- whether it was a book, encyclopedia, or other informational resource. <br />
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As you can see, there were a wide variety of topics! After researching and creating their flipbooks, students truly became the experts. In fact, we all learned something new!<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-16790388716170672922015-05-09T11:09:00.003-05:002015-05-09T11:09:55.486-05:00Book Fair - A Celebration of Favorite Books!Last spring, I did a <b>Book Fair </b>with my fifth grade students. It was a huge success. The kids loved making the project boards. The project incorporated reading skills, writing skills, and creativity. Plus, after projects were completed and displayed, kids in all grade levels could get ideas for their summer reading! So, this year I collaborated with my fouth grade teacher friend and we did a 4th and 5th Grade Book Fair. We had about 200 projects on display in our library. It was awesome!<br />
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For the project, students choose their favorite book they have read this year and create a Book Fair Project.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here are the components that were required:</span></b><br />
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<li>Book title, author, publisher, and copyright date.</li>
<li>Setting</li>
<li>Main Characters and descriptions</li>
<li>Plot Summary</li>
<li>Conflict</li>
<li>Resolution</li>
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<li>Author's biography</li>
<li>Photos or other visual aids</li>
<li>Book / movie comparisons </li>
<li>Book review</li>
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The best part of this project is that kids use their creativity when designing their board. Kids used all sorts of things to decorate their board and they were all different, yet fantastic!</div>
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When I introduced the project, I sent home a letter to parents explaining the project guidelines, including due dates and links to project examples.</div>
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Here's the <b>Book Fair Project Planning Sheet </b>I had the kids use as a rough draft.</div>
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And now for some of the great projects! I wish you could see them all! Here's a small sampling of the fifth grade projects.</div>
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Once all the projects were on display in the library, I created a <b>Book Fair Scavenger Hunt </b>where students could have a chance to peruse the projects on display and look for certain projects that contained...a book that has an animal as a main character, a book that's purpose is to inform, a book that is set in a magical place, etc... My students loved this scavenger hunt. It gave them time to look at and enjoy the projects, plus reinforced the skills that were taught during this project.</div>
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This project could be adapted for any grade level. It's fun, engaging, and gets kids thinking (and hopefully, reading) some great new books! </div>
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Here's one of the bulletin boards that I made to display some of the postcards we received.<br />
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When I launched the project, I sent home a note with students (see example below). The note explained the project and gave the address of where to send the post cards. In addition, I sent the note via email so parents could forward it to their relatives and friends who lived in other states. To gain even further attention to our project, I posted a note on my Facebook page so my friends and relatives could participate. The outpouring of support was amazing!<br />
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Every time we got a postcard in the mail, we read the postcard, looked at the pictures, and shared what we knew about that particular state. We identified the region of the state and the state's capital city. Then a student would locate the state on our class map and put a push pin to indicate that we had received a post card. Below is our class map with push pins and more of our postcard collection! My students were obsessed with checking this map! They were determined to make sure we got all 50 states!<br />
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One day we got all of these post cards in the mail! <br />
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We got so many postcards that I added another bulletin board to display them all. The support we received from relatives of our students and the community was incredible. We ended up getting a postcard from every single state! We tracked the number of postcards received from each state in a bar graph. So, not only did we tie in Social Studies to our postcard project, but math too!<br />
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After the project was over, I gave the postcards to all of my students. They got to pick out their favorites as keepsakes. If the postcard was from someone they knew, then they got to keep that one. <br />
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With this fun project, they learned so much about the United States (and I did too!).<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-60474718938150511302015-04-23T20:08:00.000-05:002015-04-23T20:14:42.500-05:00Roasted Baby Brussels with Garlic Aioli Dipping SauceI've had a bag of Brussels sprout in my fridge for the past week and have been contemplating how to prepare them. Recently, I've had great success with roasting veggies. It's easy to do and the veggies always come out delicious. So,that's what I decided to do with these baby Brussels tonight. I made a double batch so I'd have some Brussels sprout left over for snacking and as a side dish for a meal tomorrow night. Oh, and here's a little FYI, did you know you're supposed to say Brussels sprout, not Brussel sprouts?? I learn something new every day!<br />
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1 bag of baby Brussels (The bag I bought from Sprouts was 1.5 pounds)<br />
Extra Virgin Olive Oil<br />
Sea Salt<br />
Pepper<br />
1/4 cup mayonnaise<br />
1 teaspoon minced roasted garlic<br />
1 tablespoon lemon juice<br />
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Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.<br />
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Prepare your Brussels sprout by rinsing them with water. Remove the outer leaf and cut off the hard end. Then cut the Brussels sprout in half.<br />
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Place Brussels sprout evenly on a baking sheet. I like to line my baking sheet with parchment paper. It makes for easy clean up! Drizzle extra virgin olive oil. Then sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.<br />
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Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. While Brussels sprout are cooking, mix together mayonnaise, roasted garlic, and lemon juice to create the aioli.<br />
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The next time I make this, I might add some crumbled bacon when roasting. Everything tastes better with bacon, right? <br />
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If you have leftover aioli, just refrigerate it in a sealed container. If you would prefer to drizzle the aioli, just add a little more lemon juice to thin it out. It would look pretty too!<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-62725880412661382922015-03-30T17:51:00.001-05:002015-03-30T22:35:28.011-05:00Bill of Rights Made Easy!Memorizing the Bill of Rights is hard! In fifth grade, students must know all about them. In searching for something to help my students, I stumbled upon this video, "Learn the Bill of Rights Finger Tricks" on YouTube. Credit goes to Katie Loftin who uploaded the video. It's a great visual and tactile way for students to remember all the important points of the Bill of Rights. I used it with my fifth graders and they loved it. We practiced with it every day for a few weeks. I started by showing the video so they could see the finger tricks. Eventually, we'd practice without the video. Sometimes I would tell them the amendment and they'd show me the finger trick. Then I would switch it up and show them the finger trick and they'd tell me the amendment. In just a few weeks, they had the Bill of Rights memorized! <br />
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<b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82DnWqNKqiI">Bill of Rights Finger Tricks Video</a></span></b><br />
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Here is the a short description of each amendment, along with a photo and description of each finger trick.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Amendment 1</span></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: -0.300000011920929px; line-height: 28.0499992370605px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The First Amendment protects the rights of every American. It covers the freedom of religion, speech, and press. Basically, Congress can't make any law about your religion, or stop you from practicing your religion. The government can't keep you from saying whatever you want, or publishing whatever you want (like in a newspaper or a book). And finally, Congress can't stop you from meeting peacefully for a demonstration to ask the government to change something. </span></span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: red; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.300000011920929px; line-height: 28.0499992370605px; text-align: justify;">The finger trick is to put your finger to your mouth like you are "shushing" someone. It represents freedom of speech. </b><br />
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The Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms, or own guns. Congress can't stop people from having or carrying weapons, because we need to be able to defend ourselves.</div>
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<b style="color: red;">The finger trick is to form an imaginary weapon with your fingers. I just make sure students understand this is to represent this particular Bill of Rights and not a symbol they should use otherwise. I usually have them put their hand straight up in the air instead (like a pistol used at the beginning of a race), so it never points at anyone.</b></div>
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The Third Amendment prevents the government from forcing citizens to shelter soldiers in their homes. In other words, you don't have to let soldiers live in your house, except if there is a war, and even then only if Congress has passed a law to enforce it.</div>
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<b style="color: red;">The finger trick is to put up three fingers to represent "three's a crowd". </b></div>
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The Fourth Amendment protects the privacy of American citizens. It prohibits unnecessary or unreasonable searches of a person's property. In other words, nobody can search your body, or your house, or your papers and things, unless they can prove to a judge that they have a good reason to think you have committed a crime. In this case, the government would need a search warrant. </div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>The finger trick is to put your hand into a fist like you are knocking on a door to go into someone's home to do a search.</b></span></div>
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In Amendment Five, all Americans are guaranteed the right to a fair and legal trial. This amendment also protects someone from testifying against him or her under oath in a courtroom. In other words, you can't be tried for any serious crime without a Grand Jury meeting first to decide if there's enough evidence for a trial. If the jury decides you are innocent, the government can't try again with another jury. This is called "Double Jeopardy". You don't have to say anything at your trial. It's informally called, "pleading the fifth". You can't be killed, put in jail, or fined unless you were convicted of a crime by jury. The government can't take your house, farm, or anything else unless they pay for it.</div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>The finger trick is to cover your mouth to show that you aren't going to say anything. This represents "pleading the fifth". Plus, you are using five fingers to cover your mouth. </b></span></div>
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The Sixth Amendment is the right to a speedy trial. If you're arrested, you have the right to have a trial very quickly. The government can't keep you in jail without a trial. The trial has to be public, so everyone knows what is happening. The case has to be decided by a jury of citizens from the area in which you live. You have the right to know what you are accused of which are called the "Miranda Rights". You have the right to see and hear the people who are witnesses against you and to have the government help you get witnesses on your side. You also have the right to have a lawyer appointed to you if you cannot afford one.</div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>The finger trick is to point to an "imaginary watch" to represent the right to a speedy trial. </b></span></div>
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The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil, or private legal cases where the damages are more than twenty dollars. A civil case is a law case between two citizens rather than between you and the government. </div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>The finger trick is to hold up two fingers on one hand and then hold up all the fingers on your other hand (which makes 7 to represent this amendment). Then close the fingers in the hand where you are holding up all fingers into a fist. It is supposed to loo like a 2 and a O which represents legal cases with damages more than 20 dollars.</b></span></div>
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-35620507130581769162015-03-29T21:34:00.001-05:002015-03-29T21:53:17.609-05:00Cream of Broccoli SoupSet your timer because you can have this <b>Cream of Broccoli Soup </b>ready in under 10 minutes! It's so easy. It only has three ingredients- broccoli, heavy cream, and chicken stock. Ready. Set. Go!<br />
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1 package broccoli florets (12 ounces)- I get the steamer bag which makes it super fast!<br />
1/2 cup heavy cream<br />
1 cup chicken stock<br />
salt & pepper to taste<br />
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Makes about 3 servings.<br />
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Steam your broccoli in the microwave. The bag of broccoli florets that I used instructed to pierce the bag, place on microwavable plate, and microwave for 4 minutes. <br />
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Put broccoli, heavy cream, chicken stock, salt and pepper in food processor or blender and puree until smooth. This only takes a couple of minutes.<br />
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Transfer mixture to medium sauce pot and heat on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.<br />
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How's that for fast and easy? If you like broccoli and cheese soup, you can add in some cheese. Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-86105750279942167732015-03-26T21:40:00.000-05:002015-03-26T21:57:45.164-05:00Mozzarella Chicken<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This <b>Mozzarella Chicken</b> is light and fresh. The best part- it's easy and quick! I made it tonight for dinner and after one bite I was instantly transported back to Italy! It's got all the yummy Italian flavors of mozzarella cheese, ripe Roma tomatoes, and chicken with Italian seasonings. I served it with broiled eggplant and a spinach salad tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.<br />
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<b>Here's what you'll need:</b><br />
grilled or baked chicken breasts<br />
mozzarella cheese (I used one snack package for each chicken breast- see pic below)<br />
1 roma tomato per chicken breast, diced<br />
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I drizzled my chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkled Italian seasoning on both sides of the chicken breasts. Then, I baked the chicken covered in foil in a 350 degree oven for about 20-25 minutes. Bake until the juices run clear. Chicken should have a minimum cooking temperature of 165 degrees, so invest in a cooking thermometer if need it to check the temperature. I usually bake quite a few chicken breasts in advance, then put them in food saver bags and freeze them for future use. That's what I used tonight- a package that was pre-made from the freezer. The food saver bag keeps the chicken fresh and moist. It makes the dinner come together in a snap.<br />
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Put the chicken breast on a microwave safe plate and top it with the mozzarella balls. You could also use shredded mozzarella cheese. Heat until cheese is melty- yes, I am declaring that "melty" is a word. <br />
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Top with diced tomatoes.<br />
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It's that easy and makes a boring chicken breast a little more interesting.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's a pic of me in the Tuscan countryside. Italy is a beautiful country!</td></tr>
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The fresh flavors of this dish reminded me of the wonderful food I sampled in Italy. Delizioso! Now, I just wish I could be transported back there for another great vacation! Some day....<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-27651149681338803712015-03-23T21:01:00.002-05:002015-03-24T20:32:51.304-05:00Fake Out Mashed PotatoesI love a vegetable in disguise. Especially a sneaky bowl of cauliflower that transforms itself into a delicious creamy mixture that tastes just like mashed potatoes, except without all the carbs! Who would have ever thought that pureed cauliflower could ever taste like mashed potatoes? Certainly not me! <i>BUT</i>, it does! <i>And</i>, it's delicious! Give these <b>Fake Out Mashed Potatoes</b> a try!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here's what you'll need:</span></b><br />
1 package of cauliflower florets (10 ounces)- get the kind that's in the microwave bag- it makes it fast and easy to prepare<br />
1 tablespoon butter<br />
3 tablespoons heaving whipping cream<br />
salt & pepper<br />
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Makes 2 servings.<br />
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Microwave the cauliflower. Follow the package directions. For the package I bought, I just had to pierce the bag with a fork and cook on medium high for 4 minutes.<br />
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Put the cooked cauliflower in a food processor with butter, heavy cream, salt and pepper. Puree until creamy and smooth.<br />
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Enjoy your vegetable in disguise! <br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-91739983264977632762015-03-22T18:42:00.002-05:002015-03-24T20:34:00.385-05:00Chicken Mushroom SoupThis soup is currently my husband's favorite. <b>Chicken & Mushroom Soup </b>is packed with protein and can be ready in a matter of minutes. It makes for a satisfying lunch or dinner. Just add a salad for a complete meal!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here's what you'll need:</span></b><br />
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion<br />
1/2 cup chopped celery<br />
2 cups sliced mushrooms<br />
2 cans cooked chicken breasts<br />
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder<br />
3 cups chicken broth<br />
1 cup water<br />
salt & pepper<br />
2 green onions, chopped<br />
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Makes 4 servings. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here's what to do:</span></b><br />
Saute the onion and celery in a small stock pot until tender. Add the chicken, mushrooms, chicken stock, water, garlic powder, salt and pepper to pot. Stir ingredients together. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes. Top with chopped green onions.<br />
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Mushrooms are great for you! Hey, it says so right on the container! They're a super food because they are packed with vitamin D and are a good source of antioxidants. Plus, they're low in calorie. Save time by buying the pre-sliced mushrooms at the store. They're already clean, sliced and ready to go. You can add them to soups, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, or your morning omelette.<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-89565841472820954562015-03-11T21:13:00.001-05:002015-03-11T21:13:55.911-05:00Show, don't tell!: A Writing Mini-LessonUsing descriptive language is a must if students want to be great narrative writers. Many times students will just<b><i> tell </i></b>what the character is feeling. For example, they might write "Ben was mad." That's it. Readers crave more! Don't just <b><u>tell</u></b> and leave it that. When writers <b><i>SHOW </i></b>a reader what the character is feeling, it gives the reader a better mental picture and insight into the character. An example of <b><u>showing</u></b> is, "Ben stomped into the room with narrow eyes, a red face, and nostrils flaring. He put his hands on his hips and pointed a finger at his older brother. See the difference? Now, we can tell that Ben is really mad! We have a mental picture of him stomping into the room and showing anger towards his brother. Writers need to <b>SHOW</b>, don't Tell!<br />
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I got the idea for this anchor chart from Pinterest (Oh, how I love Pinterest for great teaching ideas!). The "Showing Emotions & Feelings" chart was posted by <a href="http://hootyshomeroom.blogspot.com/">www.hootyshomeroom.blogspot.com</a>. It was the inspiration for the chart I created with my students. Thanks for the idea Hooty's Homeroom!<br />
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Here's a great book you can share with your writers to introduce this writing mini-lesson. It's called <b><u>Show, Don't Tell: Secrets of Writing</u></b> by Josephine Nobisso. It's a long book, so you may want to only read an excerpt.<br />
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<li>What does angry look like?</li>
<li>How is your body language /posture when you're angry?</li>
<li>How do your eyes look when you're angry? What does your face look like?</li>
<li>What actions are you doing when you're angry?</li>
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Students can refer to these charts in their notebook as they write narrative stories. It will remind them of the the descriptive language to <b><i>show, not tell </i></b>when writing!</div>
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-17542009062256163972015-03-10T19:48:00.001-05:002015-03-10T20:08:23.508-05:00Roasted BroccoliReally, I <b><i>am </i></b>a veggie lover. I have a great fondness for carrots, squash, zucchini and all sorts of beautiful green veggies, BUT there are two veggies that I've never been a fan of. One is broccoli and the other is corn. Please don't judge me! In an effort to eat healthier, I am <b><i>trying </i></b>to conquer my fear of broccoli. I've tried it steamed many times and just can't handle it yet. So, tonight I got brave and roasted it with a little olive oil and roasted garlic. Ok, <b><i>why </i></b>oh <b><i>why</i></b> didn't anyone tell me that when you roast broccoli it is amazingly delicious! I think I might like it now. Actually, I think I might <b><i>love</i></b> it now. Now, if I can just learn to conquer the corn! Baby steps, people. Baby steps.<br />
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2 cups raw broccoli, cut into smallish pieces<br />
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<br />
2 teaspoons roasted garlic<br />
salt and pepper<br />
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Makes 2 servings<br />
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Mix the olive oil and garlic in a mixing bowl.<br />
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Toss the broccoli with the olive oil and garlic.<br />
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Spread broccoli on a sheet pan. I lined mine with parchment paper for easy clean up! Add a little salt and pepper.<br />
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Bake at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.<br />
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It comes out roasty, toasty delicious! Do you have a broccoli or corn recipe to help me (and others like me) <b><i>love</i></b> them? Send it my way!<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-91739904732140561592015-03-04T19:34:00.000-06:002015-03-04T19:55:12.702-06:00Dad's Sausage SupperThis was my Dad's all time favorite dish that my mom made while I was growing up. It's full of delicious, colorful veggies. I lightened up my mom's recipe by using smoked turkey sausage. Plus it's a quick and easy recipe! It comes together in about 30 minutes.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here's what you need:</span></b><br />
1 package smoked sausage (I used Eckridge Smoked Turkey Sausage)<br />
1 green pepper, thinly sliced<br />
1 red pepper, thinly sliced<br />
1/2 medium white onion, thinly sliced<br />
1 can diced tomatoes (if you want something spicy, use Rotel tomatoes)<br />
1 teaspoon minced garlic<br />
salt and pepper<br />
rice for 6 servings (I used brown rice)<br />
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Makes 6 servings<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here's what to do:</b></span><br />
Cut sausage into round slices.<br />
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In a skillet on medium heat, begin to saute sausage until it browns.<br />
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While sausage is cooking, slice onions. Then add to skillet with sausage. Stir mixture.<br />
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Slice green peppers and add to skillet with sausage and onions. Stir mixture.<br />
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Slice red peppers and add to green peppers, onions, and sausage. Stir mixture.<br />
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Add salt, pepper and garlic. Cook until peppers and onions are tender. It usually takes about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally.<br />
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Add 1 can of diced tomatoes with juice. Stir mixture and let simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.<br />
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Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Serve sausage, pepper, onion, and tomato mixture over rice.<br />
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This is the basic recipe, but if you want to change the protein to chicken or shrimp, that would taste great too. You can also make a vegetarian version by using mushrooms, eggplant,or tofu. If you like something spicier, add Rotel tomatoes or a few dashes of hot sauce.<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-64221596448526057062015-03-04T12:30:00.001-06:002015-03-04T12:30:27.602-06:008 Soups to Warm You Up!One of my very favorite episodes of Seinfeld is "The Soup Nazi". I love it for several reasons. First, I just love the show. A great comedy that always makes me laugh. Secondly, I just love soup. I love all kinds- creamy, chunky, spicy, cold, hot. You name it. I love it. And lastly, I would absolutely love a restaurant that would just serve soup, except without a temperamental Soup Nazi that yells "No soup for you!!" <br />
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Here are a few of my favorite soup recipes to warm up your soul during these last winter days. Just click on the links!<br />
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<a href="http://www.theteacherdish.blogspot.com/2014/09/chicken-taco-soup.html"><b>Chicken Taco Soup</b></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theteacherdish.blogspot.com/2014/10/tuscan-chicken-soup.html"><b>Tuscan Chicken Soup</b></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theteacherdish.blogspot.com/2014/11/moms-chili.html"><b>Mom's Chili</b></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theteacherdish.blogspot.com/2014/12/black-eyed-pea-soup.html"><b>Black-Eyed Pea Soup</b></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theteacherdish.blogspot.com/2015/01/busy-day-beef-stew.html"><b>Busy Day Beef Stew</b></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theteacherdish.blogspot.com/2015/01/smoked-sausage-with-red-beans-soup.html"><b>Smoked Sausage with Red Beans Soup</b></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theteacherdish.blogspot.com/2015/01/veggie-soup.html"><b>Veggie Soup</b></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theteacherdish.blogspot.com/2015/02/grandmas-potato-soup.html"><b>Grandma's Potato Soup</b></a><br />
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Have you tried any of these recipes? Leave a comment and let me know how you liked it! Did you try anything different? I'd love to hear your ideas for what works!<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-91772803444017187742015-03-03T18:30:00.004-06:002015-03-03T21:01:05.800-06:00Million Dollar Words! Cha-Ching Baby!After working with students on writing over the years, I've noticed the use of many "blah" and "boring" words. Word choice is one of the areas that is assessed on our state writing test and needs to be addressed when planning writing instruction for students.<br />
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To make "word choice" sound a little more exciting, I started using the phrase "<b>Million Dollar Words"</b> which means use words that are beyond "blah" and "boring" to make your writing POP with exciting words and interesting synonyms instead of those boring, blah, and overused words. <br />
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I teach students about word choice by introducing and/or reviewing synonyms. Sometimes, it is just a matter of exposing students to new words. So, we have to take time to help expand our student's vocabulary.<br />
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One of the lessons I teach is when students look up synonyms for "blah" words such as happy, sad, tired, etc... using www.thesaurus.com. You can also check out a set of student thesaurus books from your school library.<br />
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Below is a copy of one of the assignments I had my students complete. They look up each word and write three or more interesting synonyms for each of the words. After the assignment, students can keep this list of "Million Dollar Words" in their writing folder to use as they compose new pieces of writing.<br />
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This also ties into a previous post: <a href="http://www.theteacherdish.blogspot.com/2015/02/put-said-to-bed-writing-mini-lesson.html">Put SAID to Bed: A Writing Mini Lesson</a>. There are tons of great ideas for more interesting words to use instead of "said" when writing dialogue.<br />
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So, when students start writing, I say, "SHOW ME THE MONEY!" They may not get the movie reference from "Jerry Maguire", but they know I mean to use those "Million Dollar Words" in their writing!<br />
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Cha-ching!<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-62275097198332113542015-03-02T19:26:00.001-06:002015-03-02T19:26:40.973-06:00A Little Glass of HappinessA few years ago, my husband and I were on our honeymoon in Hawaii . We stayed in a beautiful hotel right on the beach. It was beyond lovely. The hotel offered lots of amenities and had many special touches to make our stay even more enjoyable. Every day, the hotel had a table set up in the lobby with gorgeous glass water dispensers that were filled with slices of fresh fruit, cucumbers, and maybe a sprig of mint. Every day it was something different and delicious. My husband and I loved getting a refreshing drink of cold, fruit infused water after a long day on the beach. Just perfect.<br />
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So, flash forward to <i>now</i>. I had forgotten how delicious that water was until....one day I was spending some time at my friend Kristi's house while working on a project and she offered me a glass of water. She keeps this delicious infused water in her fridge at all times. Her family loves it. She changes it up all the time. One day she adds sliced oranges. Another day, she may add sliced strawberries and sliced cucumbers. Other times, it may be a citrus blend of lemons, limes, and oranges. It totally took me back to that time spent in Hawaii and reminded me how much I loved that little glass of happiness.<br />
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If plain water is hard for you to drink...give this a try. They make special water infusers, but all you really need is a water pitcher and some slices of fruit, a slice or two of cucumber, or maybe a sprig of mint.<br />
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Anywho...this really isn't a recipe. Just a tip for some of the most delicious water you'll ever drink. Think of it as a little glass of happy.<br />
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So, I've got my fruit sliced and my water pitcher all filled up. It is just waiting for me to pour a glass, put my feet up, close my eyes and take me back to Hawaii. Ahhhhh..... <br />
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That is, until....the dogs go running by, the washer timer dings or my husband yells from the other room, "Honey, where's the...". Ugh. I'll just take another sip and close my eyes.<br />
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Aloha.<br />
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<br />Karen @ The Teacher Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300339290449159273noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705464936477533724.post-20430696307799009742015-03-02T18:13:00.002-06:002015-03-02T18:13:14.457-06:00Add Pizzazz with Similes: A Writing Mini LessonOne way students can add pizzazz to their writing is by adding figurative language such as similes. Similes bring a person, place, or thing to life by using "like" or "as" in comparisons.<br />
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Here's a quick writing mini lesson about using similes that you can do with your students.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Introduction</span></b><br />
Read the book <b><u>Quick as a Cricket</u> </b>by Audrey Wood to students. Although it is a picture book for young children, it's chock full of great similes that compare a small child to different animals and insects. It's perfect for this writing mini lesson. While reading, point out to students that there is a pattern in these similes. They all use an adjective such as "quick" and a noun such as "cricket". The book also teaches antonyms such as "quick as a cricket" or "slow as a snail". <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Brainstorm NEW Adjectives</span></b><br />
Create a chart with the adjectives that were used in the book (see chart below). Have students brainstorm synonyms to replace the words used in the book. Students can use a thesaurus or explore www.thesaurus.com to find synonyms. They can jot them down in their notebook or journal.<br />
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After students come up with synonyms, have them use these newly found words to create NEW similes. They can use the pattern in the book if needed. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Share</span></b><br />
Students share their newly written similes with a partner, or during whole group share. They will be inspired by all the creative figurative language that is shared!<br />
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So, there it is...a writing lesson that's easy and will help your students add pizzazz to their writing.<br />
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