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CER Claim Evidence and Reasoning Unit

By Teaching Muse

Introduce and reinforce the CER strategy with your science students using the bundle of print and digital materials. These lessons will walk you through introducing the claim, evidence, and reasoning method to your students to help clarify, think

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RST.6-8.1, RST.6-8.2, RST.6-8.8, RST.6-8.10, WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1d, WHST.6-8.1e, WHST.6-8.2d, WHST.6-8.4...

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End of Year Writing Project Letter to My Future Self

By Teaching Muse

Don't end the school year without this writing activity! This end of year writing project will have your students reflect on their lives while working on their letter writing skills. Available as a printable worksheet or digital activity, this end

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, End of Year

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10

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$2.00

156

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A Long Walk to Water Activities Bundle

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Check out this BUNDLE of differentiated literature reading units for the novel, A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. Each unit includes prereading activities, a guided reading packet, review games, activities, assessments, and projects while

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Unit Plans, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.10

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13 Colonies Activity

By Teaching Muse

This thirteen colonies activity allows students to review the 13 colonies in an engaging, collaborative way. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies' climate, geography, government, location, and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Games

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.10

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A Long Walk to Water Novel Unit for Struggling Learners

By Teaching Muse

A Long Walk to Water is a novel by Linda Sue Park that is set in Sudan, Africa, and details the lives of Salva and Nya. This print and digital A Long Walk to Water novel study is perfect for struggling readers as it includes prereading activities,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.10, W.8.4, W.8.10

$12.99

202

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End of Year Writing Project

By Teaching Muse

Get students to reflect on themselves at the end of the year as they show their writing skills using this personal narrative project. Students will create a personal memoir to reflect on important moments in their life, explain their significance,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.10

$3.50

$2.00

111

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The Monkey's Paw Short Story Unit

By Teaching Muse

Review literary elements through the reading of the short story, "The Monkey's Paw". This short story unit of vocabulary, text, activities on the theme, mood, plot, and overall comprehension is perfectly spooky for Halloween. Students love the plot

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

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The Outsiders Novel Study

By Teaching Muse

This reading literature guide is a unit novel study of The Outsiders popular novel by S.E. Hinton. Lessons and activities for The Outsiders novel study include both printable and digital lessons, assessments, activities, and worksheets to use with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.7.6, RL.7.10, W.7.1b, W.7.1e, W.7.4, W.7.8...

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The One and Only Ivan Digital Activity

By Teaching Muse

Allow your students to gain background knowledge of endangered species, gorillas, and the novel, The One and Only Ivan, while infusing technology into your classroom with this engaging digital web hunt - perfect for home school or remote distance

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Webquests, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.5.4, RI.5.7, RI.6.7

$3.00

162

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A Long Walk to Water Unit

By Teaching Muse

Do you need materials to teach A Long Walk to Water to your grade 5 6 7 students? This novel study will give students background information on Sudan, Africa and teach about Salva and Nya. Students will use the prereading activities, guided reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10

$12.99

Digital Download ZIP (33.06 MB)

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CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activities Posters and Worksheets

By Teaching Muse

Are you trying to implement CER into your science classroom and unsure where to start? These claim, evidence, reasoning materials will walk you through introducing CER to your students using teacher tips pages, ideas for practicing with your

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Posters, Google Apps

CCSS:

RST.6-8.1, RST.6-8.2, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1e, WHST.6-8.2f, WHST.6-8.4, WHST.6-8.10

$5.00

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A Long Walk to Water Activity

By Teaching Muse

If you are reading A Long Walk to Water with your students, you'll want them to complete this prereading activity to gain background information on the novel's setting, plot, and author. This lesson includes clickable links for students to use to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.7, CCRA.R.7

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (5.19 MB)

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Chinese New Year 2024 Activity Lunar New Year

By Teaching Muse

Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year with your students using this informational print and digital text and accompanying flip book activity. First, students will read through the worksheet packet or Google Slides to learn about the Chinese calendar,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.10

$3.75

109

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Holocaust Unit Novel on Four Perfect Pebbles

By Teaching Muse

Recognize Holocaust Remembrance Month with the autobiography, Four Perfect Pebbles by Marion Lazan. This Holocaust novel study teaches students about the real-life experience of a little girl growing up during World War II. Students will learn about

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, RH.6-8.7

$10.50

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Literary Elements Activities

By Teaching Muse

Introduce, practice, and review figurative language, literary devices, and story elements using these print and digital activities. This literary elements unit includes worksheets that detail all literary terms students need to know and identify,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.8.5, L.8.5, L.8.6

$7.75

$1.00

Digital Download ZIP (9.83 MB)

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The Outsiders Character Charts

By Teaching Muse

Help your students keep track of the characters in The Outsiders with these helpful graphic organizers. Graphic organizers focus on character traits; how each one looks, acts and sounds as well what others say about the person. Choose from different

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.3, RL.8.10

$2.25

Digital Download PDF (14.55 MB)

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Causes of the American Revolution Activity

By Teaching Muse

These social studies nonfiction worksheets contain information to be used as an introduction to the events that led the colonists and Great Britain to the American Revolution. This packet outlines the road Great Britain paved to the Revolution

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.10

$4.00

Digital Download ZIP (11.71 MB)

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Cracker! The Best Dog in Vietnam Novel Study Unit

By Teaching Muse

Need materials to teach the novel, Cracker! The Best Dog in Vietnam by Cynthia Kadohata? This novel study is jammed packed with pre-reading activities to help build background information on the Vietnam War and military working dogs and assessments

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Assessment, Service Learning

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.10, W.8.4, W.8.10

$7.99

Digital Download ZIP (22.44 MB)

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Causes of the American Revolution Digital Activity

By Teaching Muse

Teach students about the causes of the Revolutionary War using this digital remote distance learning activity. Students will utilize Google Slides and Forms to learn about the events that led the colonists and Great Britain to the American

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.10

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (6.10 MB)

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European Explorers Unit

By Teaching Muse

This resource is for a unit on European exploration to use with your social studies students. Students will learn about the colonies the European nations started in the United States such as New France, New Spain, New England and New Amsterdam.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4, RI.7.10, W.7.2, W.7.3, W.7.10

$8.00

$4.99

Digital Download ZIP (43.09 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching special education to upper elementary and middle school students for fifteen years. Before that, I had experience with elementary school students - general and special education. While my caseload changes every year, I have taught mostly reading and science classes. I do have some social studies experience as well. Currently, I also serve as a building union representative and a Technology Integration Lead Teacher.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love mixing it up. In a middle school environment, it is sometimes necessary to need to lecture. Still, I try to always include a hands-on experience or some form of technology in each lesson to keep their motivation high. Excited, motivated, engaged students will only make me more excited and motivated to be a better teacher.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Nearpod Certified Educator, Google Level 2 Certification, Brainpop Certified Educator, Edpuzzle Level 1 Certification

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's College in elementary (K- Grade 6) and special education (Birth to Grade 12). I received my master's degree from Long Island University in Literacy K-6. Beyond that, I have obtained 90 credits beyond my masters in various courses to help me further excel in literacy, science, social studies, and technology.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Along with my love of teaching comes my love for my pitbull pup, Samson. He is a delight to my students and me. In my spare time, I enjoy painting and cycling with Peloton. Find me: teachingmuse

GRADES

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

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Fractions, Graphing, Measurement, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Music, Special Education, Drama, Health, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Literature, Character Education, General Science, Physical Science, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community