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Leslie Whitaker

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Comprehension Strategy Unit: Inferring for Word Meaning

By Leslie Whitaker

This unit focuses on the comprehension strategy of inferring for word meaning . It is based on the ideas in Reading with Meaning by Debbie Miller and Strategies that Work by Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis. Comprehension strategies are taught

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Visual Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Unit Plans

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Unpacking Common Core: Reading & Informational Text Standard 1

By Leslie Whitaker

This document examines the reading and informational text standard from Common Core ELA of questioning and key details. In this packet, I examine the differences between narrative and expository text, language of the discipline, resources for

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

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Teaching Multiplication Common Core: Subitizing and Arrays

By Leslie Whitaker

Common Core standards mandate that students develop a deep understanding of multiplication. Students need to be able to use the algebraic properties of multiplication to solve problems and understand relationships among number facts. Subitizing, or

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Unit Plans, Lesson

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Quick Images for Multiplication/Division Facts Fluency: Goal 1 10s

By Leslie Whitaker

This 45 page resource supports (and was approved by) Valerie Henry's FactsWise Facts Fluency Program (http://ellipsismath.blogspot.com, http://factswise.blogspot.com, and https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Valerie-Henry). Utilizing subitizing

Subjects:

Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

3.OA.C.7, MP3

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Comprehension Strategy Unit: Making Connections

By Leslie Whitaker

This unit focuses on the comprehension strategy of making connections. It is based on the ideas in Reading with Meaning by Debbie Miller and Strategies that Work by Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis. Comprehension strategies are taught one

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

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Word Study Plurals Powerpoints

By Leslie Whitaker

This download contains 4 powerpoints merged into one document that go through a progression for learning the spelling rules for plurals. They are based on word study. The powerpoints are interactive and allow for the class to practice the sort

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

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Word Study Powerpoint Lessons: Syllable Juncture Feature K

By Leslie Whitaker

These powerpoints were developed for teachers to use during word study instruction. They are interactive and allow kids to sort and write the words with the powerpoint. The five sorts in this file are for feature K (based on the Word Journeys by

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

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Features of Text: Differentiated Task Cards

By Leslie Whitaker

A crucial part of the Common Core ELA standards entails understanding the difference between narrative and expository text. Many of the Reading and Informational Text standards reflect each other, and require students to understand the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

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Rethinking Comprehension Strategy Instruction: Questioning Unit for Common Core

By Leslie Whitaker

This 58 page two-month reading unit is jammed packed. Each lesson includes comprehension objectives tied to Common Core standards, Big Ideas, Essential Questions, and all organizers needed to teach the unit, including anchor chart organizers and

Subjects:

Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Rubrics

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.3.6, RL.3.7, RL.3.10, W.3.2

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$Math Chat: Number Sense Collaborative Practice$

Math Chat: Number Sense Collaborative Practice

By Leslie Whitaker

An important part of students developing depth in their understanding is to articulate and defend their ideas. This is the basis behind this series of games. Students work in collaborative groups to discuss their strategies for solving expressions

Subjects:

Mental Math, Place Value, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Centers

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Common Core Prefixes: Word Study Sorts

By Leslie Whitaker

This powerpoint contains a three week study of prefixes. Each week contains instructional slides on what makes a prefix as well as a word study sort. The first week also includes a practice sort of words that contain prefixes and those that don't.

Subjects:

Grammar, Spelling, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

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Recount Brainstorm and Retell Checklist

By Leslie Whitaker

These two organizers were designed to support teachers in teaching Reading Literature Standard 2 in Common Core. For more information, please visit my blog at: www.learningwish.wordpress.com *Graphics Courtesy of MyCuteGraphics.Com

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers

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Quick Images for Multiplication and Division Facts Fluency: Goal 2 5s

By Leslie Whitaker

This 43 page resource supports (and was approved by) Valerie Henry's FactsWise Facts Fluency Program, Goal 2 multiply and divide by 5s (http://ellipsismath.blogspot.com, http://factswise.blogspot.com, and

Subjects:

Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

3.OA.C.7, MP3

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Snowmen Subtraction Word Problems

By Leslie Whitaker

This packet contains eight different word problems with a snowman theme. It can be used along with the story Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner. These word problems can be used for instructional purposes or assessment. A ten point rubric is

Subjects:

Applied Math, Word Problems

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Rubrics

$5.00

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$Canvas Math Plans - 3rd Grade Trimester 1$

Canvas Math Plans - 3rd Grade Trimester 1

By Leslie Whitaker

This slide deck provides plans for developing daily pages for fact fluency, number sense, and problem solving in Canvas. This document was developed to write the lesson plans for my school district for third grade using CCSS. It outlines the

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Place Value

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

$10.00

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Fine Motor Activities

By Leslie Whitaker

This is a three page document with ideas of games parents and teachers can do with their children to help improve fine motor skills and hand control needed for cutting with scissors. These ideas were developed by my mom, an occupational therapist,

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Occupational Therapy, Handwriting

Grades:

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

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Activities

FREE

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Quick Images for Multiplication and Division Facts Fluency: Goal 3 2s

By Leslie Whitaker

This 34 page resource supports (and was approved by) Valerie Henry's FactsWise Facts Fluency Program (http://ellipsismath.blogspot.com, http://factswise.blogspot.com, and https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Valerie-Henry) for multiplying and

Subjects:

Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

3.OA.C.7, MP3

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Literature Circle Organizers

By Leslie Whitaker

This document contains nine different organizers for literature circle discussions. Below is the list of jobs available in this packet: ? Connections Collector ? Word Wizard ? Mental Image Illustrator ? Character Analyzer ? Synthesis Selector ?

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Literature Circles

$2.00

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Word Study Plurals Recording Sheets

By Leslie Whitaker

These recording sheets are the accompaniment to the plurals powerpoints. They include the key words for each sort and the rules. Teachers can photocopy the pages and they are ready to go! *Some Graphics &/or fonts copyright Dianne J Hook.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts

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Word Study Feature K Recording Sheets

By Leslie Whitaker

These recording sheets are the companions to the feature K powerpoints. They include the key words for each sort and the rules. Teachers can photocopy the pages and they are ready to go! *Some Graphics &/or fonts copyright Dianne J Hook.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts

$1.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught second grade, third grade, and combination classes in the past thirteen years. I have taught professional development classes to other teachers district wide and state wide. Classes have included comprehension strategies, differentiation, and math.

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Constructive, collaborative, with the gradual release of responsibility.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, CSUF

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