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Figurative Language Loaded Passages

By Shari Abbey

Give your students TONS (that's a hyperbole!) of practice with figurative language. This set includes three passages that are packed with seven different types of figurative language. Students will first read the passage to locate and identify the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

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

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Text Structure Cards for Games, Practice, Literacy Centers and More! Plus Bonus

By Shari Abbey

This is a set of cards with 35 different ideas an author may want to write about. Students are challenged to decide which text structure would best organize the information. Each card begins with "You are the author and you want to..." , followed

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

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

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Printables, Task Cards, Centers

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Language Arts Interactive Notebook Bundle

By Shari Abbey

If you have thought about using interactive notebooks, (AKA reading response notebooks, thinking logs, journals, etc.) the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to get started. This is a bundle of all the interactive notebook pages I have

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

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Printables, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

$10.00

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Text Structure Explained - Interactive Powerpoint Lesson

By Shari Abbey

This is a powerpoint meant to explain WHY we need to learn about text structure. As an "older" person, I never learned this in school, so even I didn't really understand the importance of understanding text structure. Someone finally explained it

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English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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

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PowerPoint Presentations

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Summarizing Practice Pack

By Shari Abbey

Looking for some passages your students can use to practice summarizing? This is a set of 12 cards with short passages of informational text, specifically written to include the main components of a great summary. Students are challenged to: 1.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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104

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Inference - Interactive Notebook - Inferring the Meaning of Unfamiliar Words

By Shari Abbey

This is a student practice sheet for using inferences to understand unfamiliar words. The smaller version is so that you can use it as an insert for student interactive journals/notebooks. Students would glue the chart onto the left side of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Centers

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Text Structure-Informational Article, Writing Frames & Scaffolding Support Page

By Shari Abbey

Two products in one! This is an informational text specifically written to include all five of the most common text structures. For scaffolding instruction, I have included a “cheat sheet” which gives specific paragraphs and topic ideas for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

$3.00

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RACE Strategy Pack- Introductory Presentation, Posters, and More

By Shari Abbey

This is a lesson set designed to introduce the RACE strategy for answering open ended questions. There are many great resources on TpT stores using this strategy with a variety of texts. This pack is meant to be an introduction to the method.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Posters

$4.00

229

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Writing - Using the Text Structures Interactive Notebook Pages

By Shari Abbey

Learning to write using the text structures is a great way to help students recognize the structures in text they read. This is a set of interactive notebook pages which will help your students organize their own writing by using five different

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

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

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$4.00

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Figurative Language Cards for Games,Practice, Literacy Centers, and More

By Shari Abbey

This is a set of cards with 32 sentences containing different types of figurative language. Students are challenged to decide which type of figurative language is used. Included in this set is: 32 Figurative Language cards including the following

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Printables, Task Cards, Centers

$4.00

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Author's Purpose Cards for Games, Practice, Literacy Centers, and More

By Shari Abbey

This is a set of cards with 24 mini passages written for different purposes. Students are challenged to decide the author's purpose for each passage. Included in this set is: 24 Author's Purpose Cards (8 written to persuade, 8 written to inform,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$4.00

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Point of View - Interactive Notebook Pages for Common Core Standards

By Shari Abbey

Identifying point of view is not enough for our students with common core. Students also need to notice how the point of view affects the reader's response to characters and situations throughout the text. This interactive notebook page explains

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Scaffolded Notes

$1.00

107

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Novel Unit - Crash by Jerry Spinelli

By Shari Abbey

This is a unit to use with the book "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli. The set includes: - 10 + questions (mostly multiple choice with a few short answer) for each group of chapters. - 2 skits of favorite scenes from the book. - Menu of options for a final

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Projects, Unit Plans

$4.00

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Text Structure Cards (Set 2) for Games, Practice, Literacy Centers and More

By Shari Abbey

By popular demand: Here is version 2 of Text Structure Cards for Games, Practice, Literacy Centers and More This version is the same, only with all new passages! This is a set of cards with 35 different ideas an author may want to write about.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Printables, Task Cards, Centers

$4.00

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Text Features - Interactive Notebook Pages and More

By Shari Abbey

More than just an interactive notebook page. This set includes: --Interactive notebook pages (text feature purpose left blank for students to fill in.) Can be used as a reference page in notebook, quick assessment, or exit ticket --Interactive

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Printables, Posters

$3.00

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Fact and Opinion - Cards for Games, Literacy Centers, and More

By Shari Abbey

This set of 32 fact/opinion cards can be used in a variety of ways. Included in this set is: 32 Fact/Opinion cards (16 facts, 16 opinions) Colorful student directions for using these cards as a game Colorful student directions for use in a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Games, Centers

$3.00

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The Leanin' Dog Novel Unit -Common Core Aligned

By Shari Abbey

This is a literature unit to use with The Leanin' Dog by K.A. Nuzum. If this book is unfamiliar to you, you should read it! It is a great dog story written in rich, complex text with deep meaningful themes. It is a great book for students to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

$4.00

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Stop, Think and Respond- Comprehension Cards for Narrative Text

By Shari Abbey

This is a set of 40 Comprehension cards to use with any narrative text. These cards are a very versatile resource. You may choose to use the whole set of cards, or, if you are working on a particular skill, you can use just those cards. The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Literature Circles, Task Cards, Centers

$3.00

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Text Structure - Interactive Notebook Student Page and Practice Page

By Shari Abbey

This is a page to add to a student interactive notebook as a reference after teaching the text structures. In addition, there is a student practice page (also for the interactive notebook) to practice identifying the type of text structure

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$1.00

161

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Figurative Language Interactive Powerpoint - "What Does the Fox Say?" theme

By Shari Abbey

Your students are sure to love this fun "What Does the Fox Say?" themed powerpoint introducing seven types of figurative language. The types included are: -personification -onomatopoeia -simile -metaphor -idiom -hyperbole -alliteration The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

$4.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching for 22 years. My first 15 years was as a 3rd grade teacher, and the last 7 as a 6th grade language arts teacher. For the past two years, I have also taught Social Studies.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I like to use technology as much as possible in my teaching. Sometimes that can be so frustrating when problems arise with the technology, but students are so much more engaged with their learning. Currently, I am learning about the Common Core standards and trying to implement them into my teaching. Our school has not yet jumped into this, but I think this change is exciting and want to get started on my own. Pinterest and TpT have been a great avenue to find blogs and products to gain information about CCSS.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I am honored to have been nominated for Kansas Teacher of the Year for 2014. I know that I don't do anything more special than any other dedicated teacher, but I am honored just the same! I am also thrilled to have been chosen for the Learnzillion Dream Team 2013! This past summer was spent making lessons for the new launch of high quality lessons on learnzillion.com. If you haven't visited this site, it is a must!

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BS Elementary Education

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I used to do freelance writing for Mailbox Magazine and Teacher's Helper Magazine. I love creating tools to improve my own teaching and passing that on to other teachers. Continual learning and change is essential in education!