EDUCATORS | Claribel A. Ortega | NYT Bestselling Author

UK Curriculum-linked lesson plans for Years 5 & 6.

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Home Learning resources for teachers and parents

GHOST SQUAD WEEK!

Home Learning resources for teachers and parents

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Designed to feel like a school spirit week, Ghost Squad week is the perfect way to keep young readers engaged and excite reluctant readers.
A full week of activities built around the middle grade book, Ghost Squad.

Includes:
Discussion guide
Glossary
Arts and crafts
Creative writing prompts
and more!

Pages: 256
Genre: Fantasy
Grades: 4 - 7
Lexile® Measure: 810L
Guided Reading Level: GR Level W
DRA Level: 60

Here is a collection of facts that might help if you're discussing one of my novels in your classroom!

I was born in The Bronx in 1984, just one year after my family came to the United States.
My family is from The Dominican Republic, an island in The Caribbean.
I lived in The Bronx until I was 14 then moved to Westchester, NY where I saw too many giant racoons for my liking.
I have a four pound yorkshire terrier named Pancho Villa. We just call him Pancho or Pan for short.
I am deathly afraid of rats and also whales.
Video games are my favorite hobby. Some of my favorites include Stardew Valley, The Sims, Kingdom Hearts, Animal Crossing & Final Fantasy 7.
My favorite genre of music is hip hop
I started writing when I was in kindergarden
In college, I studied journalism and was a reporter after I graduated.