• Jennifer is a second-grade teacher with twelve years of teaching experience.
•  Her first six years of teaching were spent in the third-grade classroom; the following six years have been spent in the second-grade classroom. 
• She currently has fifteen girls and seven boys in her classroom.
• Jennifer's favorite part about her class is their love for reading! She loves reading to them, and they love being read to!

"One of my biggest goals was to improve on working with my students in small groups. That's one area I really wanted to hit on hard this year. When I came across Jen’s Out of This World Membership I was really excited about it. I thought this would be great for so many teachers who needed extra curriculum in their classrooms. The decision for me to join though was actually kind of a hard one. I really wanted to make sure that it would help me reach all of my learners. "

"Since I’ve joined I can really see those little light bulbs coming on among my students. What I’ll do is take my district's curriculum and I’ll do a lesson or two. Then I will come through with some of Jen’s lessons and use them to fill in the gaps. So wherever I feel like my students didn’t really understand or where I feel like the standard wasn’t clear is where I will bring in Jen’s curriculum. You can honestly really see a difference. The students are actually using BETTER LANGUAGE now than when I was using the intended curriculum. I think it has been so beneficial for my class. I love seeing those little light bulb moments among my kids, it's so rewarding! My kids actually want to talk more about their reading and writing. It just makes my heart so happy to see my kids get excited about learning."

• Relief knowing that I always have materials and resources that cover the standards I am required to be teaching. 
• No more stressing over what I'm going to be working on with my kids the next day; or what lessons I'm going to have to add or change around to make it the best for my kids.
• More time on the weekends to spend with my kids.  
• Family no longer worries how long I'll be working on a lesson plan.
• Students are more successful in class than ever.
• More patience at school with my students and when I come home to my family. 

"It honestly has been a lifesaver. If you're not already a member of Jen’s Out of This World Membership or you're on the fence about joining, you really need to. All of your lessons are so explicit and they really fill in all the gaps. You get everything and you don't feel like your running around trying to fit lessons together. Everything is so cohesive. I never question whether a lesson meets the standard or not. Your resources are so straightforward and focused on the standard. The lessons then spiral back around and retaught as you go along. All of the lessons flow together really well. The reading and writing resources go hand in hand so much I love it! Seriously, if you are not already a member you need to, it will be a blessing for you."

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• Erica lives in Chillicothe, MO but commutes to Braymer, MO to teach. 
• She has spent six years teaching and currently is teaching Title 1 Reading. 
• She stays plenty busy between her and her four kid's shedules. 

"By the time my kids realized they needed help with reading, they really didn't want to have anything else to do with it. I was really looking for ways to get my students more interested and engaged in reading.  I used to find resources in all kinds of ways. I used Google, Pinterest, TPT, other teacher's ideas, and other ways to gather all sorts of random resources. It became a little overwhelming. So, when I came across the membership through an email I received, I really began thinking about it. I realized I would get a lot more bang for my buck right away if I became a member. The best part is that no matter if I get switched to a different grade level, I'm always covered."

"When I began using your curriculum, my student's focus shifted. They no longer focused on their reading level but they actually began thinking about the meaning in the text. I love that they focus on the content now and not what level they are reading on. Before the membership, I really didn't know what I was going to work on when the kids came in. Now that I'm a member though, I have all the resources I need to equip my students. Now, when I lesson plan I already know what's going to come up next week. All I have to do is spend maybe one afternoon printing the lessons off, then I'm done! I also get a lot more out of the time I'm allowed with my kids because of your resources."

• My students don't worry anymore about what level they are on and don't compare themselves to other readers, which is a huge relief to me.
• I now have way more time to spend with my family because planning lessons when you're a member is a breeze. 
• I don't have to worry about what to do next with my kids.

"I would totally recommend becoming a member as quick as you can. I love the instructional videos you have because it walks you through how to use the resources. As a member, I feel like I'm taken care of. I always have a place to go find resources and tutorials on how to use them. Its worked really great for me!"

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• Shauna resides in Austin, Texas where she teaches third grade.
• She is going on her 16th year of teaching.
• She teaches language arts in the Round Rock School District just north of Austin, TX. 
• Her school has about a 2/3's Indian population and is highly ESL. 

"I was brand new to third grade this year, I had never taught at that grade level before. The bulk of my teaching experience was in the kindergarten classroom, that's where I felt the most comfortable. My principal asked me to switch to third grade just a little over a week before school started. My goal for the year was really just to learn how to teach third grade. The difference between kindergarten and third grade is that the students are reading to learn instead of learning to read and so I had to make that adjustment this year. I kept looking for resources is all sorts of places and one name that always popped up was Jen Bengel. Teachers from all over the places were saying you can't go wrong with Jen Bengel. I found some of your resources and purchased them immediately. I had so many of your resources in my wishlist. It was a dream of mine to have them all at the touch of a finger. I knew right away when I heard about the membership, this was what I had to do. "

"Instead of having to go to different books or looking on our district plan, I can go straight to the membership site. Say if I need something on summarizing, well I can look it up and find a perfect lesson that will teach it all the way through. I also love that all of your resources are sequential. That has really helped me to fill in the gaps for my classroom. When I find students are struggling in a particular area or if I need a small group lesson, all of these resources are at the touch of the finger. My students are noticing more about themes and concepts within their text. I love that they are actually starting to apply these teachings to their reading and pointing it out to me."

• I really struggled with a sequence of flow. I knew what concepts and how to teach them, just not really which order. The membership has really helped me conquer this challenge.
• A major win for me is the essence of time-saving. I no longer spend hours searching the internet trying to find what I need because everything I need is at my fingertips.
• It brings me joy seeing my students learn and apply their knowledge to their reading.

"What I would suggest is to not try too many things at once. Maybe use one resource and see how it works for you. Dont try and overwhelm yourself by trying too many things at a time. I try different things, I see how they work and if they work well, I keep going with it. If it doesnt work so well, I switch and do something different. Trying things out once at a time has been a huge benefit for me!"

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• Kris teaches in Wisconsin. 
• This is her 19th year of teaching.
• Her school district believes in small sizes so she currently has 12 students.
• She was in special ed for 8 years and has been in 2nd grade for 2 years. 

"When I swapped over to 2nd grade a couple of years ago I really had to get back into the groove of things. I had to pick up the pace when I got here to really get my kids to improve. I really didn't know where to concentrate. Once I became a member I had everything I needed and knew exactly where to begin!"

"All of the graphing and charts you have included are awesome! I'm always going back and relooking at them. I'm actually looking forward to charting my students progress. With your resources, I began to notice different strengths and weaknesses within my students. The benchmark assessments have made it really easy to decipher those strengths and weaknesses. Because a lot of your worksheets are data-driven my kids are starting to notice a difference as well! I have students who will bring their worksheets to their parents to show that their fluency rates are going up! One of the biggest wins for me I'd say is getting to the know the students better as individuals readers. When you work with kids in a group you can get a sense of where they are at but not as much as you can when you work with them individually."

• Using your resource I not only notice an improvement with my students, but an improvement in how I teach as well.
• I have realized so many different things to implement in my class that will improve my student's skills.

"I went in and I looked at all the resources and I thought, I can't go wrong for that price. The membership really streamlines things. You can get everything you need in a one-stop shop. I couldn't believe it when I saw you offered a membership. It's such a good deal! My biggest recommendation to teachers would be to become an Out Of This World Literacy member"

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• Melissa is originally from Illinois but currently resides and teaches in Mesa, Arizona.
• Melissa taught 6th grade for three years and currently teaches 3rd grade.

"When I originally found your resources I was a little overwhelmed about which ones to choose from. I definitely would recommend starting with the Reading Intervention Program. That is what got me hooked. It honestly has everything students need for fluency and it just helps them become better readers. Going into teaching 3rd grade I was aware that if my students didn't pass reading they wouldn't pass the 3rd grade. My whole goal for the year was to make sure all of my students passed so that they could move on. I remember doing a lot of research online searching for resources and materials to use for my class. I learned about the membership through an email and became super excited for it because I was already using some Out Of This World Literacy products and this gave me the opportunity to use them all at such a small price.

"I started off using the Reading Intervention Program because it had everything incorporated into it. It covered word work, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. It was honestly everything I needed. I started using it with them in groups, then eventually assigned it individually as homework. Even the parents love using it! I think they're even learning along with their kids! Have the membership has been so great because I have every resource I need for whatever standard we're focusing on. I've been able to look whatever I need up and its there! The membership offers everything you need for all standards. Plus, the kids love using the resources! They find it easy, enjoyable, and have embraced every part of it. "

• Finding everything i need in one area is a major benefit.
• I can easily understand every resource before I give it to my students which is a huge benefit.
• The materials go with any kind of story or any kind of thing we are working on, so I'm not tied down to just one book or thing.

"It has been a huge win for me. I have some students that struggle a lot and using your resources along with just simple prompting I've really seen them improve over time. I definitely recommend becoming a member of Out Of This World Literacy. "

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• Rachel resides right outside of Maryland in Red Lion, PA.
• She teaches 4th grade, specifically ELA and Social Studies integrated.
• This is her 16th year of teaching! All of those years have been spent in 4th grade and more than half have been spent specifically teaching ELA.
• Jennifer's favorite part about her class is their love for reading! She loves reading to them, and they love being read to!

"My goals for this year were pretty simple, I just really wanted to teach the standards in a fun and engaging way, mesh in social studies components, as well as get better at guided reading. Guided reading is definitely what I feel like is my weakest area. If I have to cut something out of my lessons, the first thing to go is guided reading. It's just not something I'm passionate about, so I really wanted to fall in love with it this year. A couple of weeks before I even heard about the membership I stumbled across your Guided Reading Bundles. I thought to myself, these resources are worth my weight in gold! So before I became a member, I talked to my husband about it first. He said, "If it's going to make you function, do it!"

"It really has made my day flow a lot smoother. I've been getting guided reading in on a consistent basis, and I really feel like my class has more purpose to it. We always had a good rhythm going but now I feel like there's a purpose in what we do. I absolutely love the vocabulary curriculum. We've added that in and it really makes the 90 minutes we have together more cohesive. I've also noticed specifically with vocabulary that they are seeking out and looking for those words specifically in their everyday reading. They're even trying to use the words in everyday conversation and take notice when one of their classmates does!"

• My own planning time has been cut down tremendously because the membership makes it very cohesive.
• Planning has become more longterm than shorterm and I absolutely love that!
• The membership has made me feel more confident as a teacher, even with all my years of experience.
• The guesswork of "Am I teaching this right?" has really ceased and that makes overall anxiety decrease as well!
• More patience at school with my students and when I come home to my family.

"I would say if you are able to join this membership, I would certainly recommend investing in it. It honestly saves you so much time and you get so many resources to choose from! I feel like that has helped me balance my life more. From all my years of teaching, I know how quickly things can change from one year to the next without you being able to control it. Having access to all of these resources makes me no longer worry about when that day comes!"

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Shauna is a third grade teacher in Texas. This is what she had to say about implementing Reader's Theaters into her very own classroom: 

"At our school, we are required to integrate social studies into language arts. One way I found to do this is with Reader's Theater. We are in the middle of an economics project based learning. I found the economics Reader's Theater to be just perfect. My class was so excited to try these and had a blast doing them. Over the course of the week, we learned about such things as goods and services, wants and needs, supply and demand, opportunity cost and being a responsible consumer, all through this Reader's Theater. I literally had cheers each day when I would tell them it was time for reader's theater.

What I really liked was the collaborative work that took place among the groups. Each Reader's Theater is differentiated. I split my class into 3 groups and had them teach the class about their topic through the scripted play. As the students practiced their lines, there are also included discussion questions to guide their learning. They loved presenting to the rest of the class. This is a great way to get listening and speaking grades too. After they finished, they completed a true/false exam. I love this because they take the test before they read the script and after too, so you can see the learning that takes place. They can also do additional lists that are differentiated with each play. All of this is included in Reader's Theater. Go check them out NOW!!!"

Take a look at the Reader's Theaters in action!

If you love to integrate fun and collaborative lessons in your class,  this is a great resource for you! This resource is SUPER special because it includes EVERYTHING you need to have a successful Reader's Theater experience with your class and allows you to put into practice everything you've seen here today. You can check out all my Reader's Theaters HERE!!

Once inside the crash course, you'll be able to quickly discover all the ELA resources available.

You will see each curriculum broken into easy-to-digest sections, with...

It's super easy to navigate through all 10 sections.  And, you can go at your own pace!!

Have an awesome day!

Jen