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Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

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December and Christmas Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of December and Christmas reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies.This 19-page Christmas close

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English Language Arts, Reading, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Staff

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RL.4.1, RL.4.4, RL.4.10, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.4...

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End of Novel Projects for Middle School Grades 4-6

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

This collection of End of Novel Projects for Middle School is a great addition to your teacher toolbox! Use this resource with your book clubs, literature circles, and independent reading activities.My students complete books at completely different

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English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Projects, Rubrics, Centers

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.5, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.5, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Word Work and Writing BUNDLE for Grades 4-8

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

This Word Work and Writing BUNDLE combines the following items:• Journal of the Week: 40-High-Interest Writing Prompts• Word of the Day: CCSS Word Work for Middle School • Sentence of the Day: CCSS Sentence Editing PracticeAlso added: Word of the

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Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Lesson, Centers

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W.4.4, W.5.4, W.6.4, W.7.4, W.8.4, L.4.1, L.4.6, L.5.1, L.5.6, L.6.1, L.6.6...

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Character Analysis Task Cards for Grades 4-6 RL.1

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Character Analysis can be a tricky concept for students. It is the ability for a reader to understand a character’s thoughts and feelings based on the setting, the character’s interactions with others, actions, words, and/or inner thoughts shared

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Printables, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RL.6.1

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CCSS Task Card BUNDLE for Grades 4-8

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

If you are looking to save some money while enhancing your classroom resources, grab this Task Card BUNDLE! Simply print, laminate, and watch your students go to work!Included in this bundle are 3 of my task card sets:-(24) Character Analysis Task

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Task Cards, Centers

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5...

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Word of the Day-CCSS Word Work for Middle School

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Word Work: Word of the Day for BIG KIDS! Looking for Common Core "Word Work" in your middle grades classroom that you can implement right away and and implement for only minutes everyday? This is the teaching tool for you from Mrs. Beers' Language

Subjects:

Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

L.5.6, L.6.6, L.7.6, L.8.6

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Draw, Write, and Share: Problem Based Journal Prompts for Reluctant Writers

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Writing made EASY...Simply share the prompt, students create an illustration based on the prompt, and then students write about their illustration... Inspiration… Writing can be a challenge for students no matter what grade. When I did a Photo of

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English Language Arts, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

W.4.4, W.5.4, W.6.4, W.7.4, W.8.4

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Connotation Cards for Middle School

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Understanding the connotation (feeling) of a word is essential in our communication with others. I always tell my students that it is our word choice and how we use our words that allows us to be the most effective communicators. I use these cards

Subjects:

Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

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Reading Literature Task Card Toolkit for Grades 4-6 Common Core Aligned

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

READING LITERATURE Task Card Tool Kit for the Middle Grades: Above and Beyond Comprehension Questions Task Cards are great tool to incorporate into your ELA classroom. These task cards are designed for student use at the completion of a novel

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.4.7, RL.4.9, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3...

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Novel Study Unit Bundle for Grades 3-5 CCSS Aligned

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Six no-prep novel units for middle grades. This is a nice bundle for teachers balancing students with a wide range of reading levels. Includes Because of Winn Dixie, Boxcar Children 1, Chocolate Fever, Pleasing the Ghost, Loser, and Young Cam Jansen

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.3.6, RL.3.10, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4...

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April Close Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of April close reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies.Included in this 18-page resource:•

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English Language Arts, Reading, Tools for Common Core

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Staff

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Worksheets, Printables, Centers

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RL.4.1, RL.4.4, RL.4.10, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.6.10, RI.4.1, RI.4.4...

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Fiction Book Review Flip Book for Grades 3-6 Common Core Aligned

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Book Review Flip Book for fiction text... As a 6th grade ELA teacher, I am always looking for high-interest, engaging ways to encourage my students to reflect on the various books and texts they read. While I want them reading, I also want them

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, RL.6.2...

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FOOTBALL Close Reading FREEBIE for Grades 4-8

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Looking to share some biographies on a few popular athletes? Your sport enthusiasts will love reading about two competitors in the 2015 Super Bowl! Close Reading is a reading process performed by students to gain a better understanding of what

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.4, RI.5.1, RI.5.4, RI.6.1, RI.6.4, RI.7.1, RI.7.4, RI.8.1, RI.8.4

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Young Cam Jansen Reader Response Questions

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Young Cam Jansen Mystery Reader Response Questions This Young Cam Jansen Mystery BUNDLE includes: 3-PRINT AND GO packs that are Common Core Aligned!!! This reader response book bundle contains questions for the following 3-Young Cam Jansen

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5

$5.00

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Winter Personification Mini-Lesson and Literacy Center Grades 4-6 L.5

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

We just got blasted by snow in Southwestern Ohio. I am truly a summer person and am struggling to embrace the winter season. This is a little resource to help welcome the chilly, snowy weather, even if you are like me and not that excited about

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Winter, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

L.4.5, L.5.5, L.6.5

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Fiction Lap Book

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Fiction Lap Book for Grades 4-6 Fiction is a genre my students gravitate towards. This lap book is the perfect tool to help your students showcase their understanding of fiction book selections based on books read independently, in literature

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Winter Holiday Chit Chat Cards FREEBIE for Grades 4-8 Common Core Aligned

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Holiday Chit Chat FUN! This FREEBIE includes:• 12 Holiday Chit Chat Cards for student discussion• Directions for Use• CCSS Covered Inspiration…I have celebrated MANY holidays with my different groups of students over the years. While holidays

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, The New Year

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

SL.4.1, SL.4.4, SL.5.1, SL.5.4, SL.6.1, SL.6.4, SL.7.1, SL.7.4, SL.8.1, SL.8.4

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Boston Celtics and Larry Bird Close Reading FREEBIE

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? These basketball close reading passages are the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies.With my sports fan students in mind, I wrote a

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.10, RI.5.1, RI.5.10, RI.6.1, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.10, RI.8.1

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my 19th year as a classroom teacher. I have taught self-contained 5th grade, 6th-8th Reading Intervention at the middle school level, and 12 years as a 6th grade ELA teacher. I have also taught 4th grade and 1st grade. I plan to stay in 7th grade for the rest of my career.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I utilize the Balanced Literacy approach. However, I have worked at incorporating the Daily 5 and Reader's/Writer's Workshop into my instruction to give ownership to my students. I am always working to improve my resources in order to meet the needs of my students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I am a National Board Certified Teacher.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's of Social Science in Elementary Education from Xavier University Masters in Educational Administration from Xavier University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love learning and finding new ways to engage students and make them excited about the learning process. My tech-savvy husband keeps me motivated and I have three AMAZING kiddos that inspire me each day! VISIT MY BLOG

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Drama, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Classroom Community