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Ancient Greece Writing Student Names with the Ancient Greek Alphabet Activity

By Mark Aaron

I have used this activity many times as a starting point for studying the Ancient Greeks. The lesson plan/activity includes an introduction to the Greek alphabet, hints for writing your name using the ancient Greek alphabet, and some text examples

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, Other (World Language)

Grades:

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

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Activities, Lesson

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Math "NO PREP" 80 Emergency Sub Resources & Independent Activities

By Mark Aaron

You'll be ready for anything with this super-sized Math learning resource bundle, offering all the support you will need for creating sub plans and a sub binder and with a vast collection of independent assignments for your Math students that will

Subjects:

Math, Critical Thinking, Mental Math

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$28.00

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Alfred Wegener: Pangaea (Pangea) and Continental Drift

By Mark Aaron

This is an informational passage and assessment on Alfred Wegener and the theory of continental drift (Pangaea), something we all know a bit about but very few understand completely. In keeping with the needs of middle school-age students, the text

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.6.1

$3.00

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Common Core Informational Reading Passages and Assessments: Grades 7-8

By Mark Aaron

**ALL GRADE 7-8 COMMON CORE INFORMATIONAL STANDARDS** Engaging, lengthy, and meaningful standards-based non-fiction passages and assessments for ALL TWENTY Common Core Informational Text Standards in Grades 7-8 in ONE bundle of 15 teacher-friendly

Subjects:

Tools for Common Core, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, RI.7.4, RI.7.5, RI.7.6, RI.7.7, RI.7.8, RI.7.9, RI.7.10, RI.8.1...

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360

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Middle School U.S. History "NO PREP" Sub Resources and Independent Assignments

By Mark Aaron

You'll be ready for anything with this self-directed U.S. History learning resource bundle, offering all the help you will need for creating sub plans and a sub binder AND with independent assignments for your U.S. History students! Are you tired of

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.5, RI.4.7, RI.4.9, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.6.1, RI.6.3...

$24.00

168

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Ancient Rome: Twelve Tables of Roman Law Using Classroom as Courtroom

By Mark Aaron

This is my favorite lesson for teaching about Ancient Rome, and it's the favorite of many other teachers as well. You receive a four-six hour unit plan for studying ancient Roman law through engagement and interaction between the teacher and the

Subjects:

Ancient History, Civics, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Activities, Lesson

$8.00

228

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English "NO PREP" 80 Emergency Sub Resources & Independent Activities

By Mark Aaron

You'll be ready for anything with this self-directed English learning resource bundle, offering all the support you will need for creating sub plans and a sub binder and with many independent assignments for your English/Language Arts students that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$28.00

602

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Common Core RI.5.6: Analyzing Multiple Accounts of the Same Event

By Mark Aaron

Common Core Informational Text Standard RI.5.6: Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.This printable "no prep" resource calls for students in grades

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.5.6

$3.00

422

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The History of Pizza: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment (Grades 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

Almost everyone loves a good pizza! But how many upper elementary and middle school students know about the long and interesting history of pizza, a relatively ancient snack that has developed into the world’s favorite meal in the past one hundred

Subjects:

World History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.6.1, RI.6.3, L.4.5c

$3.00

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The JFK Assassination: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

I highly recommend bookmarking and saving the video below for use before using this reading assessment/history printable. It is a four-minute summary using news footage from that day and is appropriate for upper elementary children and above:Short

Subjects:

U.S. History, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

$2.50

207

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Science and Health "NO PREP" Sub Resources and Independent Assignments (Gr. 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

You'll be ready for anything with this self-directed Science and Health learning resource bundle, offering all the help you will need for creating sub plans and a sub binder AND with independent assignments for your Health and Science students! Are

Subjects:

Science, Health, Classroom Management

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.3.8, RI.4.1, RI.4.5, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.8, RI.6.1, RI.6.3, RI.6.4...

$24.00

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The Vikings in North America: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

We now know that the Vikings first landed in North America over 500 years before Christopher Columbus, and this informational passage and assessment allows any class to have a one-day close and comprehensive look at the three most important early

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.5, RI.5.7, RI.6.1

$3.00

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Common Core RI.6.4: Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Language

By Mark Aaron

Common Core Reading Standard RI.6.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meaningsThis printable worksheet allows students in middle school to practice the above

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.6.4

$1.50

108

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180 Hink Pinks: Giant Collection for Each Day of the School Year

By Mark Aaron

What do you call an authentic value on a giant collection of Hink Pinks? Why, it is a REAL DEAL. At under two cents each for a set of Hink Pinks you can print out and have ready to go for the rest of your teaching career, this is definitely a good

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, GATE

$3.00

101

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Common Core L.6.1a: Subjective, Objective, and Possessive Pronouns

By Mark Aaron

Common Core Language Standard L.6.1a: Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive).This printable addresses the above Common Core Standard for Grade 6. Students are given an introduction to the three types of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

L.6.1a

$1.75

214

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The History of Popcorn: Reading Comprehension Passage/Assessment for Grades 5-8

By Mark Aaron

Popcorn is one of America’s favorite snack foods, being regularly consumed both at home in front of the television and at the movie theater for over 70 years. A uniquely American food invention served by the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving,

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.8, RI.5.3, RI.6.3, L.4.5c

$3.00

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Mysteries and Wonders Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE!

By Mark Aaron

Ideal for independent, student-directed reading comprehension work!Are you dealing with reluctant, unmotivated, or struggling readers in your upper elementary or middle school ELA classroom? Or are you and your students just tired of the typical

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.6, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.5, RI.4.7, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3...

$120.00

$59.00

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The Loch Ness Monster: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment #1

By Mark Aaron

This CC-aligned non-fiction printable on the Loch Ness monster can be used in Grades 4-7 depending on your students' ability levels and in a number of ways by teachers (teacher-directed study in class, close reading, independent practice, homework,

Subjects:

Reading, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.6, RI.4.1, RI.5.8

$3.00

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Common Core L.5.1a: Conjunctions, Prepositions, and Interjections

By Mark Aaron

Common Core Language Standard L.5.1a: Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences. This printable targets the above Common Core standard. Students are introduced to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

L.5.1a

$1.50

150

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George Washington's Inauguration : Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

George Washington became America's first president in 1789. Surprisingly, many students today are not aware of the interesting story behind this historical day or that his inauguration did not go smoothly and as planned! This resource helps you

Subjects:

U.S. History, Presidents' Day, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.40 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Serving the Teachers Pay Teachers community since 2007 with both free and paid resources, I have been an upper elementary and middle school teacher for 35 years and I have loved every minute of it. For me, student engagement, quality content, academic rigor, and a teacher who cares are the keys to all successful classrooms.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I model my lessons on the idea that, more than ever in today's world, the focus and direction has to change in the class on a regular basis. Kids need to work hard, but it has to be work they enjoy doing AND that teaches them the bigger concepts that are so important to know as they move through life. The world is changing and ways of learning and working are too, and we as teachers have to help our students master these changes..

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I've served on so many committees and been involved in so many academic and sports programs that I cannot remember them all. I have been recognized for my service with many of them, but the greatest honor or award for me is when a student from the past contacts me to tell me that I had a positive and lasting impact on their life.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA, Political Science. Single and Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials K-12. MA, Humanities

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment."

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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

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Archaeology, Astronomy, Biology, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, World Languages, French, Spanish, Latin, German, Other (World Language), Arts & Music, Art History, Graphic Arts, Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Canadian History, Australian History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Religion, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Arabic, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Word Problems, Instructional Technology, Problem Solving, Cooking, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Close Reading, Women's History Month, African History, Latino and Hispanic Studies