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How to Summarize (vs Retell)

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Book Club Procedures

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How to Summarize (vs Retell)

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Teach summary vs retelling skills to students in an enticing and engaging way so they learn the difference once and for all. Teaching to summarize can be a tricky concept for students but if teachers teach summary skills while making connections to

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Video Files, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.2, CCRA.R.2

$8.00

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Reading Test Taking Strategies Practice Workbook

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Reading test taking strategies should be practiced in every unit so students can be successful on standardized testing. Isn't it the most frustrating thing when your students take a reading test and you KNOW they know how to read and comprehend but

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Workbooks, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$8.00

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Test Taking Strategies Anchor Charts

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Test taking strategies need to be taught so students can be successful on standardized testing. Isn't it the most frustrating thing when your students take a reading test and you KNOW they know how to read and comprehend but they still do poorly?

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Posters, Lesson

$5.00

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Anecdotal Notes Templates

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Anecdotal notes are such an important part of how I get to know my students and make informed decisions about future instruction. I use an anecdotal notes template every day in my classroom to stay organized (and sane), and to keep track of student

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For All Subjects

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Assessment, Classroom Forms, Google Apps

$4.00

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Analyzing Poetry Worksheet

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Any analyzing poetry worksheet that is meaningful can make such a big difference during a poetry unit. When choosing an analyzing poetry worksheet, it is important to think about how to break down this difficult skill so that it will deepen the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.4, RL.5.4, L.4.4a, L.4.4c, L.4.5c, L.5.4a, L.5.4c, L.5.5a, L.5.5c, CCRA.R.4

$8.00

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Reading and Writing Strategy Group Forms

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Writing strategy and reading strategy groups are such an effective way to use goal setting and explicitly teach specific reading writing skills to students. If you're like me and get overwhelmed by the seemingly endless approaches for reading and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Excel Spreadsheets, Classroom Forms, Google Apps

$5.00

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Elementary Reading Interest Survey

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Reading interest survey questions improve identity which heavily impacts reading engagement. Using an elementary reading interest survey is a must as you get to know you readers at the beginning of the year! Students must know who they are as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$5.00

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Google Slides™

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Nonfiction Reading Response

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Nonfiction reading response ideas that are engaging, allow students to slow down, think about what they have read and comprehend their ideas. I like to assign a reading response about once a week in my classroom. It's one of my favorite ways to get

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10

$8.00

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Anecdotal Notes for Kindergarten

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Anecdotal record forms can become a huge pile of papers on a desk that make no sense. Organization of these notes and a system to keep track of all the standards is at upmost importance for reporting progress and teaching effectively to help

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Assessment, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.4, RL.K.5, RL.K.6, RL.K.7, RL.K.9, RL.K.10, RI.K.1, RI.K.2...

$19.00

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Reading Comprehension Fun Activities

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Reading comprehension fun activities that provide quality feedback for teachers and promote deeper thinking don't come easy. Finding fun activities for reading comprehension that promote deeper thinking make a huge difference in the transfer of

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.3.3, RL.4.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4

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Note Taking Template Binder

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Reinforcing the right skills when we meet with students individually is one of the most important parts of our jobs. For me, having a clean, all-in-one space to record my observations and teaching points and refer to later is a requirement in this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subjects

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

$4.00

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1st Grade Reading Checklist

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First grade reading checklist is the answer for any 1st grade teacher trying to keep track of the endless standards that need to be taught! The standards based list of literacy skills for first grade teachers to teach range from learning to read

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Assessment, Classroom Forms

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.5, RL.1.6, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.1.10, RI.1.1, RI.1.2...

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Character Analysis Project

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Character analysis activities work well when teaching students to describe a character in depth. A character analysis will encourage students to pause and evaluate who they're reading about, deepening their overall comprehension. Students need to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.3, RL.4.3, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.L.6

$8.00

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K-5 Reading & Writing Standards Checklists

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Streamline literacy data in your classroom and school by using standards based literacy cards. Grade level cards look the same, making it a smooth transition from one grade level to the next. Mastered grade level content? Just grab the next grade

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Assessment, Classroom Forms

$24.00

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$Math Lesson Plan Template$

Math Lesson Plan Template

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Math lesson plan templates that fit a workshop model encompass a plan with an approach to teaching differentiated math that is engaging for students. Planning math workshop activities is a big component, but finding a strategic way to assess them

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment, Classroom Forms

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Kindergarten Literacy Skills

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Kindergarten literacy skills are many and can be difficult to keep track of! The kindergarten literacy standards range from learning to read literature/informational texts and foundational skills to writing, language, and speaking/listening so

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Assessment, Classroom Forms

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.4, RL.K.5, RL.K.6, RL.K.7, RL.K.9, RL.K.10, RI.K.1, RI.K.2...

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Communication Skills Activity

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Communication skills are something I see so many of my fourth grade students struggle with as they talk through their thought process after learning something new. Over the years I've found academic conversation cards to be incredibly helpful in

Subjects:

Character Education, Oral Communication, For All Subjects

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

SL.4.1, SL.4.1c, SL.4.1d, SL.5.1, SL.5.1c, SL.5.1d, SL.5.3

$5.00

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I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 Novel Study

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So many of my fourth grade students love the "I Survived" series, so they were thrilled when I chose this novel for a book club this past school year. I find guides like these really helpful in monitoring comprehension - whether students are reading

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Literature Circles, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10

$4.50

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Maternity Leave Sub Plan Templates

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Maternity leave sub plans can seem extremely overwhelming especially if your leave is at the start or end of the school year. Creating a maternity leave binder can help to relay all of the important information to the substitute teacher in an

Subjects:

Classroom Management, For All Subjects

Grades:

Staff

Types:

Classroom Forms, Google Apps, Lesson

$7.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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3rd Grade Reading Checklist

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3rd grade reading checklist is the answer to keeping track of common core standards for 3rd grade teachers! The ELA common core standards range from learning to read literature/informational texts and foundational skills to writing, language, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Assessment, Classroom Forms

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.3.6, RL.3.7, RL.3.9, RL.3.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.2...

$4.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Welcome to my store! I have been in the world of 1:1 devices in a blended classroom for a few years now and it is amazing! I am working on becoming a google certified teacher because I really believe in the power of blended learning when there it is used to innovate and encourage 21st century learning. There is a balance that must be found in order to make it successful. I taught Kindergarten and First Grade for 5 years before deciding to move on up and try an upper grade. I've been in 4th grade now for a few years and am loving the change. I have a master's degree in reading and aspire to be a reading teacher one day in the future but until then my journey in 4th grade continues! Teaching reading is my favorite part of the day so I spend much of my time creating activities to support that learning block. Enjoy some of them here at my store. Please leave feedback! I would love to hear and learn from you.

MY TEACHING STYLE

This is my fifth year having 1:1 devices in my classroom, so I am still learning as I go and working towards transforming my classroom for 21st century learners. I strongly believe in a balance of technology, and hands on learning. I'll always see value in having students hold a book or pick up a piece of paper and a pencil. The use of technology has changed the engagement level in my classroom, though, and students are learning in unbelievable, innovative ways. I can't wait to share some of the activities that I have used and look forward to what is yet to come!

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Pennsylvania State University BA in Education Concordia University Masters in Reading (with Reading Specialist certification)

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