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Informational Text Questions: 50 Non-Fiction Articles

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Teach Common Core informational Text Reading Skills with 50 non-fiction articles & 200 accompanying text-based questions that students will love! Includes editable .docx and Google Doc for no prep lessons or Google Classroom activities. Perfect

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ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Fun Nonfiction Reading Activities! Sports, Super Hero, Urban Legend & Conspiracy

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Enjoy 124 Super Hero, Urban Legend, Conspiracy Theory, Sports and Athletes Reading Comprehension and Analysis Activities using Informational Texts. Perfect for distance learning! Fun nonfiction reading comprehension and analysis activities and

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Reading, Writing, Informational Text

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Entire English Curriculum 3-5 Reading Literature & Informational Text with Film

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Teach EVERY GRADE 3 - 5 reading literature and reading informational text common core state standard using inspirational and engaging SHORT FILMS no prep lesson plans and handouts - Includes 11 lesson plans, student handouts, answer keys, PowerPoint

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Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

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

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Analyzing Song Lyrics | Back to School or End of the Year Music Activities

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Analyzing Song Lyrics Back to School Music as Poetry Activities with TOP 10 MUSIC HITS. Use lyrics and music videos of 2020 - 2021 popular music to teach figurative language, literary device and poetic device (rhyme, meter) analysis and EVERY

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Reading, Writing, Poetry

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Multiple Intelligences Survey Lesson

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Empower struggling learners and all students by teaching Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences during a fun back to school activity, first week of school lesson plan or early finisher activity any day of the year! Perfect distance

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English Language Arts, Life Skills, Back to School

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Phonics and Vocabulary Practice for Older Students: RTI: NO PREP

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Phonics Activities for Older Students!15 NO PREP printables for 5-15 minute sessions or anywhere in between to fit your intervention schedule.This packet is perfect for any middle and high school student with reading disabilities or any student who

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Vocabulary, Reading Strategies, Phonics

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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RL.7.4, RL.7.10, RL.8.4, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.10

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Native American History and Heritage Month Reading and Writing Activities

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Native American History reading and writing activities perfect for Native American Heritage Month (November) or Indigenous Peoples Day (Columbus Day) - 50 reading response and writing activities (Printable & Digital) about Native American

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Native Americans, U.S. History, Informational Text

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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, Homeschool

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Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Worksheets, PPT & Key | Printable & Digital

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Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Grammar Activities (Printable & Digital). Perfect for Google Classroom and distance learning!NO PREP PowerPoint, Worksheets, Answer Keys and Google Drive link (Google slides) for no prep lesson or Google Classroom

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Grammar, Test Preparation

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Discovering Wes Moore | Printable & Digital Novel Study

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Discovering Wes Moore Printable & Digital Novel Study contains 16 easy-to-follow student handouts, PowerPoint slides, lesson plan and Google Doc to read the entire novel, Discovering Wes Moore. Text-dependent multiple-choice and open ended

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Reading, Literature, Close Reading

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Google Apps

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Meet the Teacher Editable Template | All About Me Worksheet

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Meet the teacher free editable template for back to school night, parents night, welcome letter or teacher introduction letter to parents or All About Me printable worksheet for getting to know you back to school activities or bulletin board letters

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Back to School, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

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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, ...

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NONFICTION READING RESPONSE: 6 Fun ELA Activities

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Teaching Common Core reading skills is FUN with INTERESTING ARTICLES, VIDEO ACTIVITIES, no prep and editable student handouts, PowerPoint slides and Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning!SALE: $6 for 6 activities!Enforce Writing & Reading

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English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Google Apps

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Literary Analysis Essay & Elaboration Practice with Lyrics, Spoken Word & Film

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Teach literary analysis by writing in response to inspirational and engaging videos! No prep student printables and Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning or google Classroom activities!TEST PREP is FUN with VIDEO CLIPS, SONGS + SPOKEN

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Writing-Expository, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Centers

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Argument & Evidence Validity with Illuminati Conspiracy Theory Articles

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Analyze argument and evidence validity with fun nonfiction (informational text) reading comprehension passages and questions about Illuminati conspiracy theory articles (Printable & Digital) - Editable lesson plan, student handouts, PowerPoint

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English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, ...

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

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Social Emotional Learning Activities - Decision Making + Integrity

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5 social emotional learning activities! PowerPoint, student printables and google Doc. Perfect for distance learning! Teach students the power of positive choices and decision making skills, and what it means to act with honesty and integrity -

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English Language Arts, School Counseling, Character Education

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

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Comparative Essay Writing & Elaboration Practice with Film Clips

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Teach comparative essay writing using inspirational and engaging short films and video clips! No prep printable and Google doc - Perfect for Google classroom or distance learning!40 CULTURALLY RELEVANT, INSPIRING WRITING ACTIVITIES (80 VIDEOS)BONUS:

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Google Apps

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Retelling a Story Worksheets | Story Retell | Sequencing First, Next, Then, Last

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Retelling a story worksheets to practice story retelling by sequencing first, next, then, last for preschool, kindergarten, first grade and second grade students - 10 story retelling and sequencing first, next, then, last printable activities (no

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Printables

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Peer-Editing: Best-Ever Protocol

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Are you frustrated by how unsuccessful or unproductive peer-editing is in your classroom? Your solution has arrived! This guide holds students accountable for offering specific, constructive feedback with no room to waste time! How does it

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, For All Subjects

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Activities, Centers

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Creative Writing Unit: No Prep Narrative Writing Graphic Organizers

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Teaching Creative Narrative Writing is now effortless with step-by-step creative writing guide. Printable and digital student activities perfect for a no prep writing unit, Google Classroom activities or distance learning!This complete 12-day

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

$8.00

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Aztec, Maya, Inca, Mesoamerica Unit | Printable & Digital

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Aztec, Inca, Maya Mesoamerican Ancient Civilization unit (History and ELA-aligned) - 40 reading response and writing activities (Printable & Digital) including student printables, lesson plan, PowerPoint slides, Google Doc, Google Slides,

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Hispanic Heritage Month

Grades:

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, ...

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

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Pixar Short Films Inference, Theme, Plot, Characterization | 20 Pixar Shorts

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This product includes 20 animated Disney Pixar and Pixar-esque short film links with film analysis graphic organizers to record evidence and inferences about characterization, plot, setting, tone, mood, point of view, conflicts, themes and literary

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3...

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

High School Special Education Coordinator and 6th - 12th Grade Teacher for Special Education, English, History & Art (5 + years). Education Writer & Curriculum Writer: Reading Comprehension, Writing, Decoding, English Test Prep, Global History, U.S. History, Special Education, Differentiation, IEP Compliance, Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

MY TEACHING STYLE

Teach common core English skills through fast paced, high-interest, engaging activities. Prepare students with reading disabilities for the rigorous demands of high school and college through step-by-step instruction and culturally-relevant, inspirational content.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Founder and Executive Director of the 501(c)(3) early childhood literacy nonprofit, Word Rebel. Word Rebel empowers low-income families to teach their children 1,100 words before preschool to close the preschool readiness gap and achievement gap. www.wordrebel.org

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.S. Education & B.A. in Educational Studies and English

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Check out my books at laurenmartinbooks.com

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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, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Canadian History, Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Physical Therapy, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, The New Year, 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, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Occupational Therapy, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, School Psychology, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Social Emotional Learning