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Natalie Rompella

Born: in Waukegan, Illinois
Pen Name: None

Connection to Illinois: Rompella was born in Waukegan and now lives in Libertyville.

Biography: Rompella 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 spent ten years teaching elementary and middle school, and was also the curriculum coordinator for the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago. Now a full-time writer, she is the author of trade books, leveled readers and workbooks on a variety of topics.


Awards:
  • The World Never Sleeps Illinois Reads Book Selection, Illinois Reading Council, 2019

Primary Literary Genre(s): Fiction; Non-Fiction

Primary Audience(s): Children

E-Mail: info@natalierompella.com
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Selected Titles

Common Core Science 4 Today, Grade 1: Daily Skill Practice
ISBN: 1483811247 OCLC: 881394350

Common Core Science 4 Today: Daily Skill Practice provides the perfect standards-based activities for each day of the week. Reinforce science topics and the math and language arts Common Core State Standards all year long in only 10 minutes a day! Weeks are separated by science topic so they may be completed in the order that best complements your science curriculum. Review essential skills during a four-day period and assess on the fifth day for easy progress monitoring. Common Core Science 4 Today series for kindergarten through fifth grade covers 40 weeks of science topics with engaging, cross-curricular activities. Common Core Science 4 Today includes a Common Core Standards Alignment Matrix, and shows the standards covered on the assessment for the week for easy planning and documentation. Common Core Science 4 Today will make integrating science practice into daily classroom instruction a breeze!

Common Core Science 4 Today, Grade 2: Daily Skill Practice
ISBN: 1483811255 OCLC:

Carson-Dellosa Publishing 2014

Common Core Science 4 Today: Daily Skill Practice provides the perfect standards-based activities for each day of the week. Reinforce science topics and the math and language arts Common Core State Standards all year long in only 10 minutes a day! Weeks are separated by science topic so they may be completed in the order that best complements your science curriculum. Review essential skills during a four-day period and assess on the fifth day for easy progress monitoring. Common Core Science 4 Today series for kindergarten through fifth grade covers 40 weeks of science topics with engaging, cross-curricular activities. Common Core Science 4 Today includes a Common Core Standards Alignment Matrix, and shows the standards covered on the assessment for the week for easy planning and documentation. Common Core Science 4 Today will make integrating science practice into daily classroom instruction a breeze!

Cookie Cutters & Sled Runners
ISBN: 9781510717718 OCLC: 1005741952

Sky Pony Press 2017

Ana is excited to start middle school with her best friend Lily, who understands Ana's obsessive-complusive behavior and shares Ana's plan to write and sell their own cookbook, until the pair is assigned to different partners for their year-long Explorations project.

Don't Squash That Bug!
ISBN: 9781897073506 OCLC: 71288186

Lobster Press Montréal : 2007

Cool facts about insects, our creepy, crawly, useful, and essential neighbors.

Edgar, Allan, and Poe and the Tell-Tale Beets
ISBN: 9781897550175 OCLC: 467965613

Lobster Press Montréal : 2009

It all began with the beets. The revoltingly red beets that drove Edgar, Allan, and Poe to do the horrendously horrible thing that they did. Their mother has one unbreakable rule: No dessert until you finish your dinner. But how can Edgar, Allan, and Poe possibly clear their plates when there are Brussels sprouts to be swallowed, liver to be chewed, and worst of all, beets to be bitten? There must be a way to get rid of dinner, without having to gobble up this foul food. Perhaps the loose floorboard under Poe's chair is the answer! But just as the parade of delicious desserts begins, the hidden food starts to grow and starts to smell and it's going to blow their cover.

Experiments in Light and Sound with Toys and Everyday Stuff
ISBN: 1491450738 OCLC: 902986067

Capstone Press 2015

Engaging experiments using simple toys and everyday stuff teach curious young minds all about light and sound. Readers can take an up-close look at how sound vibrations work, what pitch is, how reflection and refraction are related, and so much more. With low-level text and step-by-step photos, connecting young readers with science concepts and supporting the Next Generation Science Standards has never been simpler!

Experiments in Material and Matter with Toys and Everyday Stuff
ISBN: 1491450746 OCLC: 902986068

Capstone Press 2015

Engaging experiments using simple toys and everyday stuff teach curious young minds all about material and matter. Readers can take an up-close look at the different types of matter, properties of each type, and so much more. With low-level text and step-by-step photos, connecting young readers with science concepts and supporting the Next Generation Science Standards has never been simpler!

Famous Firsts: The Trendsetters, Groundbreakers, and Risk-Takers Who Got America Moving!
ISBN: 9781897073551 OCLC: 85737433

Lobster Press Montréal : 2007

Describes sports and activities originating in the United States and their history, including surfing, snowboarding, in-line skating, and cheerleading.

Malik's Number Thoughts: A Story about OCD
ISBN: 0807549509 OCLC:

Albert Whitman & Company 2022

Malik's obsessive-compulsive disorder means his brain wants him to do everything on the count of four. When he’s invited to a minigolf birthday party, Malik is excited. But he worries about his Number Thoughts. If he has to take four tries to get the ball in the hole, he’ll never win―and everyone might make fun of him. Can Malik say "no" to his Number Thoughts?

Math Instant Assessments for Data Tracking.
ISBN: 9781483838625 OCLC: 974372428

With Instant Assessments for Data Tracking: Math for fourth grade, showing proof of progress is easier than ever. This book includes a combination of math assessments on topics such as:-factors-multiples-geometry-equivalent fractions-multi-digit operationsPacked with ready-to-go math assessments that cover the skills and standards for fourth grade, this teacher resource book will help you create a data tracking binder to help gather accurate information on a student’s or a class’s skill level in a variety of ways, including:-lists for personalized assessments-prompt cards for one-on-one assessments-formatted tests-pretests-posttests-exit ticketsTracking student growth in math will be easier and more organized than ever with Instant Assessments for Data Tracking. Designed to help you stay ahead, this series makes it easy for you to monitor and prove progress―one assessment at a time.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
ISBN: 9780810867208 OCLC: 265736626

Scarecrow Press Lanham, Md. : 2009

This book helps teens with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder better understand the disease, so that they may become more comfortable with it. This book also explains different forms of OCD, related disorders, and treatment options.

Ready to Go Guided Reading: Determine Importance, Grades 3 - 4
ISBN: 1483839796 OCLC: 1023575448

Guided Reading: Determine Importance for third and fourth grades features 36 readers―six sets of two each for below-, on-, and above-level student readers. Filled with compelling photos and charts, this nonfiction resource features informational text about bees, robots, and more.Guided Reading: Determine Importance provides you with a comprehensive reading program. Perfect for differentiated reading, each teaching resource for reading comprehension includes:-discussion guides-prompts to encourage students to work with the text and text features-leveled readers with intriguing topics-graphic organizers and an observation sheetSeparated into three readability levels, informational readers capture students’ attention with graphic charts, captivating photos, and more. Students are encouraged to apply guided reading strategies to the text and complete writing prompts to show comprehension.Available for grades 1–6, the 12-book Ready to Go: Guided Reading series makes guided reading organization easy with an all-in-one set. Each of these 80-page reading comprehension resource books feature three reproducible pages, six discussion guides, and 36 readers. Each grade span includes four books, focusing on the following comprehension strategies:-Analyze-Determine Importance-Synthesize-VisualizeThese Lexile (R) leveled readers contain short nonfiction texts and text features such as photographs, charts, maps, and vocabulary boxes to keep students engaged.

Ready to Go Guided Reading: Infer, Grades 1 - 2
ISBN: 1483835987 OCLC: [Place of publication not identified],

Carson Dellosa Education [Place of publication not identified], 2017

Guided Reading: Infer for first and second grades enhances lesson plans with six sets each of six nonfiction readers. There are 36 readers― two each for below-, on-, and above-level student readers. This teacher resource book helps engage students as they learn about spiders, hibernation, and more.Ready to Go Guided Reading: Infer offers the essentials for an effective, comprehensive guided reading program for first and second grades. This book includes:-leveled readers that cover high-interest topics-prompts to encourage students to work with the text and text features-discussion guides-graphic organizers and an observation sheetThe readers are separated into three readability levels and designed to keep students’ attention. Various callout boxes direct students to apply guided reading strategies to the texts, such as scanning for meaning or word work. Each reader concludes with a writing prompt.The 12-book Ready to Go: Guided Reading series for grades 1–6 includes everything you need for your guided reading group. Each 80-page book is essentially a guided reading set, containing 36 total readers, six discussion guides, and three reproducible pages. Each grade span includes four books, focusing on the following reading comprehension strategies:-Infer-Connect-Question-SummarizeThe readers contain short nonfiction texts and text features such as callout boxes, photographs, charts, and maps.

Ready to Go Guided Reading: Question, Grades 1 - 2.
ISBN: 9781483839110 OCLC: 983466053

Strengthen comprehension skills with Guided Reading: Question for first and second grades. A simple way to enhance guided reading lesson plans, this resource book contains six sets of informational readers―two each for below-, on-, and above-level student readers.Ready to Go Guided Reading: Question is an effective reading program for first and second grades. This reading comprehension resource book includes:-discussion guides-prompts to encourage students to work with the text and text features-leveled readers that cover high-interest topics-graphic organizers and an observation sheetThe readers are separated into below-, on-, and above-level reading skills. This resource book features callout boxes to direct students to apply guided reading strategies to the texts, such as scanning for meaning or word work. Each reader concludes with a writing prompt so students can show what they learned.The 12-book Ready to Go: Guided Reading series for grades 1–6 provides the elements you need for your guided reading group. Each 80-page book contains 36 total readers, six discussion guides, and three reproducible pages. The series features four books for each grade span and focuses on the following comprehension strategies:-Infer-Question-Summarize-ConnectThe readers contain short nonfiction texts and text features such as callout boxes, charts, maps, and photographs.

Science Fair Projects: Chemistry
ISBN: 1403479143 OCLC: 76828966

Heinemann Library Chicago, Ill. : 2007

Science Fair Projects: Ecosystems
ISBN: 9780431040394 OCLC: 271385012

Heinemann Library Oxford : 2008

Contains fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for nine projects rated easy, intermediate and advanced. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Science Interactive Notebook | 2nd Grade, 96pgs
ISBN: 1483831221 OCLC: 1089201304

Interactive Notebooks: Science for grade 2 is a fun way to teach and reinforce effective note taking for students. Students become a part of the learning process with activities about plant and animal needs, life cycles, matter, sound, the moon, the water cycle, and more!This book is an essential resource that will guide you through setting up, creating, and maintaining interactive notebooks for skill retention in the classroom. High-interest and hands-on, interactive notebooks effectively engage students in learning new concepts. Students are encouraged to personalize interactive notebooks to fit their specific learning needs by creating fun, colorful pages for each topic. With this note-taking process, students will learn organization, color coding, summarizing, and other important skills while creating personalized portfolios of their individual learning that they can reference throughout the year.Spanning grades kindergarten to grade 8, the Interactive Notebooks series focuses on grade-specific math, language arts, or science skills. Aligned to meet current state standards, every 96-page book in this series offers lesson plans to keep the process focused. Reproducibles are included to create notebook pages on a variety of topics, making this series a fun, one-of-a-kind learning experience.

Science Interactive Notebook | 3rd Grade, 96pgs
ISBN: 148383123X OCLC: 1089222605

Carson Dellosa Pub Co Inc 2016.

Interactive Notebooks: Science for grade 3 is a fun way to teach and reinforce effective note taking for students. Students become a part of the learning process with activities about plant and animal adaptations, the human body, matter, force and motion, simple machines, the solar system, and more!This book is an essential resource that will guide you through setting up, creating, and maintaining interactive notebooks for skill retention in the classroom. High-interest and hands-on, interactive notebooks effectively engage students in learning new concepts. Students are encouraged to personalize interactive notebooks to fit their specific learning needs by creating fun, colorful pages for each topic. With this note-taking process, students will learn organization, color coding, summarizing, and other important skills while creating personalized portfolios of their individual learning that they can reference throughout the year.Spanning grades kindergarten to grade 8, the Interactive Notebooks series focuses on grade-specific math, language arts, or science skills. Aligned to meet current state standards, every 96-page book in this series offers lesson plans to keep the process focused. Reproducibles are included to create notebook pages on a variety of topics, making this series a fun, one-of-a-kind learning experience.

Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Writing Workbook for Kids
ISBN: 1647391342 OCLC:

Rockridge Press 2020

Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written a ton of stories, practice makes perfect when it comes to writing for kids. Build your skills the fun way with Secrets of Storytelling; it’s packed with dozens of short, creative fiction prompts and plenty of space so you can write to your heart’s content.

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box, make mistakes, and get weird with words! Prompts and fun activities about writing for kids inspire you to get creative and help you build intriguing plots, strong characters, and vivid settings for your stories. It’s time to unleash your inner author!

All books about writing for kids should include:Fun activities―Explore engaging exercises that get your creativity flowing, including brainstorming, filling in the blanks, and beyond.

Tips on writing for kids―Learn simple strategies for crafting strong storylines, and get pointers for overcoming writer’s block, editing your work, and more.

Quotes for creativity―Discover inspirational and motivational quotes from famous writers.Step up your storytelling skills with the short, creative fiction prompts and fun activities inside this book about writing for kids.

STEM, Grade 1: Applying the Standards
ISBN: 1483815722 OCLC: 892163150

Applying the Standards: STEM for grade 1 offers 64 pages of highly engaging STEM tasks. It includes a problem-solving rubric and guided pages that walk students through completing each step of the STEM process. First graders will complete tasks in areas such as chemical reactions, building structures, domino physics, weather, and sound technology. The Applying the Standards: STEM series emphasizes creativity and innovation in science, technology, engineering, and math. This is a series of six 64-page books for students in kindergarten to grade 5. A variety of topics are covered with 30 engaging tasks, and a culminating reflection question for each task encourages students to think about and apply their newfound learning and knowledge.

STEM, Grade 3: Applying the Standards
ISBN: 9781483818955 OCLC: 922532621

Applying the Standards: STEM for grade 3 offers 64 pages of highly engaging STEM tasks. It includes a problem-solving rubric and guided pages that walk students through completing each step of the STEM process. Third graders will complete tasks in areas such as bubble geometry, engineering towers, inventions, and space physics. The Applying the Standards: STEM series emphasizes creativity and innovation in science, technology, engineering, and math. This is a series of six 64-page books for students in kindergarten to grade 5. A variety of topics are covered with 30 engaging tasks, and a culminating reflection question for each task encourages students to think about and apply their newfound learning and knowledge.

STEM, Grade 4: Applying the Standards
ISBN: 1483815757 OCLC:

Carson Dellosa Education 2015

Applying the Standards: STEM for fourth grade offers 64 pages of highly engaging STEM tasks. It includes a problem-solving rubric and guided pages that walk students through completing each step of the STEM process. Fourth graders will complete tasks in areas such as water filtration, bridge engineering, simple machines, catapult physics, and light. The Applying the Standards: STEM series emphasizes creativity and innovation in science, technology, engineering, and math. This is a series of six 64-page books for students in kindergarten through grade 5. A variety of topics are covered with 30 engaging tasks, and a culminating reflection question for each task encourages students to think about and apply their newfound learning and knowledge.

The Girls
ISBN: 9781933831169 OCLC: 754848994

Tire Swing Books, Austin, TX : ©2008.

The World Never Sleeps
ISBN: 9780884485612 OCLC: 1045066826

Tilbury House 2018

Reveals the hidden life of animals and other creatures from one midnight to the next, highlighting the nighttime adventures of crickets, tadpoles, lightning bugs, and earthworms.

We Need More Trees!
ISBN: 9780736255745 OCLC: 795278645

National Geographic School Publishing : [Monterey, C.A.] : ©2011.

A persuasive text to help children understand why trees are important. They provide people and animals with things they need to grow and change.

 

 

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