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The Boxcar Children Literature Guide (Common Core Aligned)

By Amber Kotzin

Do you want a literature guide that will take your students on a mysterious journey with children who find a home in the woods while trying to hide from a man? Do your students enjoy the "Boxcar Children" series? Then this is the book guide for you.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.3.6, RI.3.8, SL.3.2

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Superfudge Literature Guide (Common Core Aligned)

By Amber Kotzin

Need a book full of laughs to read with your students? Then this is the book guide for you. This packet contains 40 student pages to use with the hilariously funny book called Superfudge by Judy Blume.This guide contains:- 1 Cover Page- 8 Chapter

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RL.3.6, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, SL.3.2

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Bat Loves the Night Mini Pack Activities 3rd Grade Journeys: Unit 2, Lesson 6

By Amber Kotzin

This is an 8 page supplemental set with an answer key to accompany "Bat Loves the Night" by Nicola Davies. This is a story from the © 2014 3rd grade Journeys series by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as Unit 2 Lesson 6.The components of this MINI PACK are

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.4, RL.3.7, RL.3.8, L.3.6

$2.00

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Pop's Bridge Mini Pack Activities 3rd Grade Journeys Unit 1, Lesson 4

By Amber Kotzin

This is an 8 page supplemental set with an answer key to accompany "Pop's Bridge" by Eve Bunting. This is a story from the © 2014 3rd grade Journeys series by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as Unit 1 Lesson 4.The components of this MINI PACK are included

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RI.3.7, RI.3.9, L.3.6

$2.00

326

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A Fine, Fine School Mini Pack Activities 3rd Grade Journeys Unit 1, Lesson 1

By Amber Kotzin

This is an 8 page supplemental set with an answer key to accompany "A Fine, Fine School" by Sharon Creech. This is a story from the © 2014 3rd grade Journeys series by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as Unit 1 Lesson 1.The components of this MINI PACK are

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RI.3.9, L.3.6

$2.00

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Roberto Clemente Mini Pack Activities 3rd Grade Journeys Unit 1, Lesson 5

By Amber Kotzin

This is an 8 page supplemental set with an answer key to accompany "Roberto Clemente - Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates" by Jonah Winter. This is a story from the © 2014 3rd grade Journeys series by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as Unit 1 Lesson 5.The

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.8, RI.3.9, L.3.6

$2.00

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Sarah, Plain and Tall Mini Pack Activities 3rd Grade Journeys Unit 5, Lesson 21

By Amber Kotzin

This is an 8 page supplemental set with an answer key to accompany "Sarah, Plain and Tall" by Patricia MacLauchlan. This is a story from the © 2014 3rd grade Journeys series by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as Unit 5 Lesson 21. *Please note, this is not

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.7, RL.3.9, L.3.6

$2.00

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The Cricket in Times Square Literature Guide (Common Core Aligned)

By Amber Kotzin

Do you want a literature guide for a story about a musical cricket and his friends - a cat and mouse- that save a newsstand in NYC? Then this is the book guide for you. This packet contains a whopping 36 student page guide to use with the book "The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.3.6, RI.3.8, SL.3.2

$4.50

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The Trial of Cardigan Jones Mini Pack 3rd Grade Journeys Unit 1, Lesson 2

By Amber Kotzin

This is an 8 page supplemental set with an answer key to accompany "The Trial of Cardigan Jones" by Tim Egan. This is a story from the © 2014 3rd grade Journeys series by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as Unit 1 Lesson 2.The components of this MINI PACK

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RI.3.9, L.3.6

$2.00

268

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The Journey: Stories of Migration Mini Pack 3rd Grade Journeys Unit 5, Lesson 22

By Amber Kotzin

This is an 8 page supplemental set with an answer key to accompany "The Journey: Stories of Migration" by Cynthia Rylant. This is a story from the © 2014 3rd grade Journeys series by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as Unit 5 Lesson 22. *Please note, this

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RI.3.1, RI.3.8, RI.3.9, L.3.6

$2.00

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Sideways Stories from Wayside School Literature Guide (Common Core Aligned)

By Amber Kotzin

Need a book full of laughs to read with your students? Then this is the book guide for you. This packet contains 35 student pages to use with the hilariously funny book called Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar. This guide

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.3.6, RI.3.8, L.3.4

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Tops and Bottoms Mini Pack Activities 3rd Grade Journeys Unit 3, Lesson 12

By Amber Kotzin

This is an 8 page supplemental set with an answer key to accompany "Tops and Bottoms" by Janet Stevens. This is a story from the © 2014 3rd grade Journeys series by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in Unit 3 Lesson 12.The components of this MINI PACK are

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.6, RI.3.9, L.3.6

$2.00

208

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The Extra-Good Sunday Mini Pack Activities 3rd Grade Journeys: Unit 3, Lesson 15

By Amber Kotzin

This is an 8 page supplemental set with an answer key to accompany "The Extra-Good Sunday" from "Ramona Quimby, Age 8" by Beverly Cleary. This is a story from the © 2014 3rd grade Journeys series by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as Unit 3 Lesson 15.

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RI.3.3, RI.3.9, SL.3.1, L.3.6

$2.00

309

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Journeys 3rd Grade: 30 STEM Challenges

By Amber Kotzin

Each STEM Challenge links to the story in some way. This is a fun way to get your students involved in the story. These lessons are typically 4-5 pages.These are part of the ULTIMATE PACKS for each individual story. Please do not purchase if you

Subjects:

Reading, Science, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

$10.00

223

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Kamishibai Man Mini Pack Activities 3rd Grade Journeys: Unit 2, Lesson 9

By Amber Kotzin

This is an 11 page supplemental set with answer keys to accompany the "Kamishibai Man" by Allen Say. This is a story from the © 2014 3rd grade Journeys series by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in the Unit 2 Lesson 9.The components of this MINI PACK are

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RL.3.6, RL.3.9, RI.3.8

$2.00

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ALL YEAR 3rd Grade Journeys Mini Pack Bundle: Supplemental

By Amber Kotzin

This bundle contains all 30 stories for the © 2014 3rd Grade Journeys: Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. There are a total of 245 student pages to be used as supplemental activities. If you are interested in just buying one story or one unit, they are all

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

$60.00

$54.00

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Aero and Officer Mike Mini Pack Activities 3rd Grade Journeys: Unit 3, Lesson 14

By Amber Kotzin

This is an 8 page supplemental set with an answer key to accompany "Aero and Officer Mike" by Joan Plummer Russell. This is a story from the © 2014 3rd grade Journeys series by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as Unit 3 Lesson 14 This includes: Vocabulary

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.5, RI.3.9, L.3.6

$2.00

232

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MODULES 1-10 ULTIMATE BUNDLE: Into Reading HMH 3rd Grade

By Amber Kotzin

WHOLE YEAR SUPPORT! This is a 1,580-page BUNDLE of my Ultimate Packs including answer keys to accompany the stories from HMH Modules 1- 10.For specific information regarding this Bundle, please click on each Weekly Packet above.THE FOLLOWING IS AN

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

$140.00

$112.00

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Journeys 2nd Grade: 30 STEM Challenges

By Amber Kotzin

Each STEM Challenge links to the story in some way. This is a fun way to get your students involved in the story. These lessons are typically 3-7 pages.For the Students and Teacher:• STEM Activity Challenge (2 - 4 pages)• STEM Activity Challenge

Subjects:

Reading, Science, Engineering

Grades:

2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

$10.00

188

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The Harvest Birds Mini Pack Activities 3rd Grade Journeys: Unit 2, Lesson 8

By Amber Kotzin

This is an 8 page supplemental set with an answer key to accompany "The Harvest Birds" by Blanca Lopez de Mariscal. This is a story from the © 2014 3rd grade Journeys series by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as Unit 2 Lesson 8.The components of this MINI

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.6

$2.00

230

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching for 20 years. I am currently teaching 3rd grade, but have taught 2nd and 5th grades, as well.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I encourage my students to interact and learn from one another. My resources typically include using a book or story and extending it beyond the "norm." This may incorporate a STEM project, game, interactive exercise activity, or responding with artwork that builds a bridge between the content and the students' lives. I believe in making the content accessible to all students. In my classroom, we incorporate technology into nearly everything we do. I'd be lost without it!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Early Childhood Student Teacher of the Year 2003; Who's Who in Teaching 2004; Golden Apple 2005; Golden Apple 2012; Outstanding State Support Team 2015

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) and Master in Education with a specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy (PreK–6)

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My family of three boys and my husband keep me busy while I'm not teaching or creating.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Biology, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, Government, Arts & Music, Physical Education, Special Education, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Library Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community