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Christmas Traditions Reading Passage Why We Make Gingerbread Houses

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Are you looking for an engaging AND entertaining holiday activity to do with your students while trying to keep them learning? This Holiday Traditions Reading Passage about Why We Make Gingerbread Houses is perfect for your upper elementary

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables

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RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3

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Christmas Traditions Reading Passages and Activities Bundle

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The Christmas holidays are a fun time of year, but many students (and adults) don’t know why we do these things year after year. In these short passages, students will read about where each of these traditions come from, how we continue to keep

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Centers

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RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3

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$19.75

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Aesop's Fables Readers' Theater for Big Kids Bundle

By The Owl Spot

Thanks for purchasing my “Aesop’s Fables for Big Kids Readers' Theater Bundle!” Aesop was an ingenious storyteller, and students of all ages can enjoy (and learn) from his short stories. Included fables are: The Hare and the Tortoise, The Lion and

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Scripts, Centers

$12.00

$8.40

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Robert Frost Poems

By The Owl Spot

Thanks for checking out my Robert Frost Author Study and Poem Analysis Packet. So many students (and teachers) shy away from poetry, because they don’t know what to do with it. Well, this packet is designed to help teachers teach and students

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Handouts, Printables

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RL.4.2, RL.4.5, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, L.4.4a, L.4.5, L.4.5a...

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Readers' Theater Bundle - Aesop's Fables and Fairy Tales

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If you're looking for fun, engaging literacy practice, look no more! These original Aesop's Fables and Fairy Tale Readers' Theater scripts are sure to keep your students engaged and learning! This includes 24 Readers' Theater scripts, detailed

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Scripts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.7, RL.1.9, RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.6, RL.3.1, RL.3.2...

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Frog and Toad Are Friends | Spring Activities

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Thanks for purchasing my “Frog and Toad Are Friends: Spring Activity Pack!” Your students are in for a real treat. If you are an Arnold Lobel fan, this packet is a must have for your unit! Included in this activity pack are…1. A readers’ theater

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Scripts, Graphic Organizers

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RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.4, RI.1.7, RI.1.9, RI.1.10, RI.2.2, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.6, RI.2.9...

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The Boy Who Cried Wolf Reading Passage and Readers Theater Script Aesop's Fables

By The Owl Spot

The Boy Who Cried Wolf Readers' Theater script is perfect for your young readers! They can practice fluency while learning about characters and story elements. Use this Aesop's Fable in small groups and focus on your reading comprehension and

Subjects:

Short Stories, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Interactive Notebooks

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RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, RL.2.6, RL.2.9, RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RL.3.9, RL.4.1...

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Winter Poetry for Intermediate Grades

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Welcome winter with these great poems while your students practice Close Reading skills! Each poem provides opportunities for students to visualize, analyze and reflect on the winter season. Perfect to print and go! Resources include: 1. 4

Subjects:

Poetry, Winter, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

$4.00

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Aesop's Fables Reading Passages and Readers Theater Scripts Activity BUNDLE

By The Owl Spot

Imagine a year's worth of Readers' Theater scripts right at your fingertips! This bundle is perfect for your young readers! They can practice fluency while learning about characters and story elements. Use these 12 Aesop's Fables plays in small

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Scripts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, RL.2.6, RL.2.7, RL.2.10, RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.5...

$49.00

$35.00

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Greek Mythology: "Zeus King of the Gods" Readers' Theater

By The Owl Spot

Print and go! This fabulous Readers' Theater pack will help you cover standards for Greek Mythology as well as address key reading comprehension and writing standards! Readers’ Theater is a reading strategy that allows your students to practice

Subjects:

Ancient History, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.4

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (1.47 MB)

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The Hare and the Tortoise Readers' Theater for Big Kids - Aesop's Fables

By The Owl Spot

Do you have budding actors in your classroom? Are your kids tired of the routine reading schedule from an intense year? Then this is for you... Readers' Theater for Big Kids - the Ant and the Grasshopper!Hope you love what you see and that you

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Lesson

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City Mouse and Country Mouse Passage and Readers' Theater Script (Aesop's Fable)

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The City Mouse and the Country Mouse Readers' Theater script is perfect for your young readers! They can practice fluency while learning about characters and story elements. Use this Aesop's Fable in small groups and focus on your reading

Subjects:

Short Stories, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, RL.2.6, RL.2.9, RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RL.3.9, RL.4.1...

$3.50

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Science Life Cycles Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Texts and Activities Bundle

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Teach your students about life cycles with this engaging bundle of Plant and Animal Life Cycles! Integrate your ELA, Reading, and Writing standards while teaching your science content. Each set includes a nonfiction, informational reading passage,

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

CCSS:

RI.2.2, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.6, RI.2.9, RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.7, RI.3.9...

$24.00

$16.80

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Nonfiction Text Features: Owls

By The Owl Spot

Are you looking for an engaging way to introduce your students to nonfiction text features and improve their comprehension skills? Working on questioning skills to set a purpose for reading? This product addresses these key reading skills in an

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.4, RI.4.7, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.5.7, RI.6.1, RI.6.3, RI.6.5...

$4.00

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Spiders Nonfiction Paired Passages

By The Owl Spot

These Spiders Nonfiction Pair Passages are perfect for getting your students motivated and excited about reading! Guide students in comparing, contrasting, identifying main idea and details, and pulling facts from nonfiction texts while exploring

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.9, RI.4.10, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.6, RI.5.9, RI.5.10...

$5.00

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Poetry Comprehension Test Prep Bundle for Reading and Writing

By The Owl Spot

This poetry bundle has been designed as truly “10 Minute” poetry activities! No need to fear poetry anymore (students or teachers)! There are 24 poems included and an assortment of poetry writing mini lessons. This gives you enough poetry to focus

Subjects:

Writing, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.3.10, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.10, RL.5.1, RL.5.2...

$76.00

$45.00

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Carl Sandburg: Author Study and Poetry Analysis Unit

By The Owl Spot

Carl Sandburg is said to have written in the language of the people, making him one of the easier poets to teach to upper elementary and middle school students. This unit of study is to help you teach about one of America's best known authors by

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.38 MB)

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Aesop's Fables The Lion and the Mouse Reading Passage and Readers Theater Script

By The Owl Spot

The Lion and the Mouse Readers' Theater script is perfect for your young readers! They can practice fluency while learning about characters and story elements. Use this Aesop's Fable in small groups and focus on your reading comprehension and

Subjects:

Short Stories, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, RL.2.6, RL.2.9, RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RL.3.9, RL.4.1...

$3.50

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Nonfiction Task Cards

By The Owl Spot

Nonfiction reading skills are essential for today’s 21st century learners. Being able to determine meaning of words in context, explain the main idea of a passage and write summaries are important skills to practice and review throughout the year.

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.01 MB)

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Honey Bee Life Cycle Close Reading Passage and Activities

By The Owl Spot

Teach your students about life cycles with this engaging Honey Bee Life Cycle set! Set includes a reading passage, highlighting information about each stage of a honey bee’s life. All items in this set are ready to use in your classroom.Interested

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3...

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I currently teach 5th grade and love every minute with my students! Even though I am quite busy, I love what I do. I have taught 19 years in the elementary classroom, grades 1-5. I am a teacher consultant with the National Writing Project, and also earned my National Boards Certification in "Middle Childhood Generalist." My undergrad degree and Master's degree are both in Elementary Education (Master's had a focus on reading and writing instruction). I am currently working toward obtaining my Reading Endorsement.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I teach using a project based/inquiry perspective of my curriculum. I love to let my students experience as much of their learning as they can so they can remember what they learned. Anytime I can bring food into the classroom to teach a concept is epic!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Boards certification, Teaching Writing certificate from Clemson University, I have presented different Reading/Writing/Technology sessions at ASCD and various state (SC) and local conferences (Greenville).

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Masters from Clemson University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I've always wanted to be a teacher, ever since I was in 2nd grade. I loved learning then, and I love seeing my students light up when they understand a new concept. My goal as a teacher is to, not only teach my students what they need to know to be successful in life, but also to teach them to think and inspire them to be life long learners. You can follow my blog at http://theowlspotblog.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theowlspot.

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

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