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Natalie Rompella taught elementary and middle school for ten years. She was also the curriculum coordinator for the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago. She is the author of seven trade books and twenty leveled readers and workbooks on a variety of topics, including nanotechnology, sled dog racing, and insects. She has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois and a Master of Education in Science Education from National Louis University. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her family.
(kindergarten – 2nd grade) Maximum number of students: 50

In this interactive presentation, students will learn about insect body parts, adaptations, and the benefits of insects. While Natalie reads from her book Don’t Squash That Bug, students will view mounted insects and photographs of less-common insects. Students will be part of the presentation through props, such as wearing wings and antennae. This presentation also works for a school Reading Night and can include a book signing.

Common Core State Standards:
Kindergarten: RI.K.1, RI.K.3, RI.K.5, RI.K.6, RI.K.7, RI.K.9, SL.K.1, SL.K.2, SL.K.3, SL.K.6, L.K.6
1st grade: RI.1.1, RI.1.3, RI.1.5, RI.1.6, RI.1.7, RI.1.9, SL.1.1, SL.1.2, SL.1.3, SL.1.6, L.1.6
2nd grade: RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.2.3, RI.2.5, RI.2.6, RI.2.7, RI.2.9, SL.2.1, SL.2.2, SL.2.3, SL.2.6, L.2.6

(3rd – 6th grade) Maximum number of students: 35

This workshop is designed for classes in the process of revising a writing project. Natalie will talk about word choice, revision, and sentence structure. Students will look at their own work and peer critique one another’s to improve their writing and become re-energized.

Common Core State Standards: 3rd grade: RI.3.4, W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.3, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.3.7, W.3.10, SL.3.1, SL.3.3, SL.3.4, SL.3.6, L.3.1, L.3.3, L.3.6
4th grade: RI.4.4, W.4.1, W.4.2, W.4.3, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.4.6, W.4.7, W.4.10, SL.4.1, SL.4.4, L.4.1, L.4.2, L.4.3, L.4.5, L.4.6
5th grade: RI.5.4, W.5.1, W.5.2, W.5.3, W.5.4, W.5.5, W.5.6, W.5.7, W.5.10, SL.5.1, SL.5.4, L.5.1, L.5.2, L.5.3, L.5.5, L.5.6
6th grade: RI.6.4, RI.6.5, W.6.1, W.6.2, W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.7, W.6.10, SL.6.1, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.6.3, L.6.5, L.6.6