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How to Teach Literacy, Increase Effectiveness - Professional Development - PD

By Always A Lesson

Discover the key to unlocking your students' full potential with this comprehensive PD resource! Learn to structure effective literacy blocks that combine proven theories and practical steps, and explore sample schedules to inspire your own. Empower

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Professional Development

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms, Professional Development

$7.99

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Book Report Project: Book in a Bag

By Always A Lesson

This book report project is a fun way for students to show their learning by creating something with a paper bag, cereal box or shoe box. Students will label character traits, setting, description and main idea to show their comprehension. Students

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Projects, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3

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My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read Aloud and Response Activities

By Always A Lesson

Looking for an activity for January or February? This reading resource can be used with multiple texts about Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black history month. This read aloud and response activities make for a great comparison for point of view as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

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Literacy Centers: Main Idea, Inferences, Sequencing & More [BUNDLE]

By Always A Lesson

Use this literacy center BUNDLE to help your students practice literacy skills in fun and exciting ways. Grab these literacy center activities sure to be your new classroom favorites! These activities help students strengthen foundational skills

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.4, RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.10, RI.2.1, RI.3.1, RI.3.2

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$20.83

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Absolutely Almost Novel Study Resource Guide

By Always A Lesson

Looking for a read aloud to use with your students? Check out this resource that could be great for a book club or book study. These study guides help students dive into the novel and extend their understanding through activities.The main character

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Study Guides, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10

$12.99

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Main Idea & Key Details Mini Passage Practice

By Always A Lesson

Are your students working on identifying the main idea & key details of passages? The Main Idea & Key Details Mini Passage Practice Packet will help your students gain valuable practice as they annotate a short text to pull out the main

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10

$3.99

Digital Download PDF (1.69 MB)

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Literacy Instruction Professional Development Bundle

By Always A Lesson

Learn effective strategies to increase literacy proficiency in student achievement through these professional development resources (how to structure a lengthy literacy block and implement novel studies). Contact me (gretchen@alwaysalesson.com) if

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Professional Development, For Administrators

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Not Grade Specific

Types:

For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$14.24

$11.39

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Persuasive Writing Book Report: Book Buzz

By Always A Lesson

This creative book report project will motivate students to persuade their peers to read their favorite books. Even reluctant readers will enjoy convincing their friends to read books they enjoy. This book report project comes in two formats &

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English Language Arts

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.71 MB)

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Take Your Child to Work Day Activities

By Always A Lesson

Celebrate Take Your Child to Work Day with this fun activities. Use these quick and easy activities while your child enjoys a day away from school, and spends it with you at work. Included are 9 pages of activities & project ideas for students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.10, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$3.25

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Junebug Novel Study Resource Guide

By Always A Lesson

Junebug is an engaging story about a young boy growing up in the projects. He is surrounded by gangs and violence and manages to dream big things for himself and his family. Included:Note to TeacherChapter-by- chapter Vocabulary, Summary, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Study Guides, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.6, RL.3.7

$8.99

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The War with Grandpa Novel Study Resource Guide

By Always A Lesson

The War with Grandpa Novel Study Resource Guide is full of no-prep literacy activities for students & helpful information for teachers. This novel study is comprehensive and will allow your students to have a meaningful book study experience

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.6, CCRA.L.2

$14.99

Digital Download PDF (50.00 MB)

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Third Grade Curriculum: Activities, Worksheets & Centers MEGA BUNDLE

By Always A Lesson

This Third Grade Curriculum bundle includes third grade math, reading, science, grammar, writing and social studies resources. These resources cover a variety of subjects and include many different types of activities to engage all types of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Science

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$138.46

$109.61

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Book Club Bundle

By Always A Lesson

Use this resource with any book that your students read. A book club (or literacy circle) is an excellent way to give your students a rich literacy experience where they can gain independence and engage in high quality conversations with their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

$4.00

$3.20

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Novel Study How-To Guide for Teachers - Professional Development

By Always A Lesson

This novel study how-to guide will help you learn how to make novel studies work in your classroom and help students to have the maximum benefit. This PD will make future book studies more effective & fun for your students! Included:What is a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Outlines, Literature Circles, Professional Development

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3

$2.25

Digital Download PDF (6.85 MB)

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Halloween Literacy Activities Pack

By Always A Lesson

Celebrate Halloween with your students with these fun holiday themed resources. This Halloween literacy activity packet includes activities for centers, partner work & independent study. Engage elementary students in reading & literacy

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$4.99

Digital Download PDF (5.53 MB)

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Holidays Around the World- Reading, Writing, Hands On Activities, and MORE!

By Always A Lesson

Looking to add some holiday fun to your reading and writing units? Look no further! This download includes everything you need to learn about holidays celebrated around the world! Holidays Included:ChristmasChinese New YearDiwaliHanukkahKwanzaLas

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Cultural Activities

$12.99

Digital Download PDF (6.51 MB)

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Book Report Bundle

By Always A Lesson

Use these book report options for students to share their knowledge with the class from reading their books. Snag this growing bundle at its lowest price now and receive all the future updates FOR FREE! Or Purchase these individually: Book in a Bag

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

$9.25

$7.40

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Reading MEGA BUNDLE

By Always A Lesson

Looking for resources to boost your reading instruction? Grab this reading MEGA BUNDLE to save time and money! You will find products to help you plan your reading instruction, celebrate holidays, engage students in literacy centers, and incorporate

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

$152.38

$121.90

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Earth Day Literacy Activities

By Always A Lesson

This April use these engaging Earth Day activities to allow students to learn about the holiday in a fun and relevant way. A variety of interactive literacy activities will help your students learn about the importance of Earth Day in a fun and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Earth Sciences, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (15.65 MB)

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Novel Study MEGA Bundle

By Always A Lesson

Look no further for everything you need to implement novel studies in your classroom! This literacy MEGA bundle includes study guides and activities for 7 novels that can keep your students engaged throughout the year. These easy-to-use templates

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Professional Development

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Professional Development

CCSS:

RL.3.4, RL.3.6, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10

$84.18

$67.34

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Hey there! I'm a seasoned author, dynamic keynote speaker, and expert teacher trainer and coach with two decades of experience. I've taught grades 2, 3, and 5.

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I'm on a mission to boost teacher proficiency and student achievement through awesome resources that I've personally tried and tested in schools nationwide. Let's team up and make a positive impact together! Reach out to me today!

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2x National Board Certification as an Early Childhood Generalist and 3x author

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Psychology and Special Education, B.A. Curriculum and Supervision, M.A.

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