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Christmas Traditions Reading Passage Why We Make Gingerbread Houses

By The Owl Spot

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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

$3.75

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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

CCSS:

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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Frog and Toad Are Friends | Spring Activities

By The Owl Spot

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

CCSS:

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...

$4.00

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Sub Plans for a Week! - Primary Grades (2-3)

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Thanks for checking out my “Sub Plans for 2nd and 3rd Grade!” Even though it’s great for a sub, this product has multiple uses – it’s perfect to email home on those snow days to keep students engaged in learning or to use in math and ELA centers.

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$12.00

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Main Idea Task Cards - Set 2 Nonfiction Texts Test Prep

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Here's Set 2 of my Main Idea Task Cards. Set 1 was a Best Seller, so I decided to create another set. These task cards, just like the first set, are all Nonfiction texts, giving your students practice with reading nonfiction, as well as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.2, RI.6.3

$3.50

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European Exploration Poster Project

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Are you looking for a great research project for your students as they study the different European Explorers? This poster project is both fun and interactive for your students. They will choose an explorer to research, create a poster with their

Subjects:

U.S. History, European History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Handouts, Assessment

$3.50

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Frogs and Toads: Nonfiction Article and Activities - Print and Go!

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Thanks for checking out my nonfiction close reading article for Frogs and Toads for the primary grades! You will find different activities to use with the nonfiction article, making this perfect for close reading. Students can dig deeper with

Subjects:

Biology, Spring, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.62 MB)

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Geography Escape Room Scavenger Hunt

By The Owl Spot

Give your students a digital experience to practice their GEOGRAPHY skills with this engaging Escape Room Scavenger Hunt! It's just the Google tool you need to give your students a rigorous, yet engaging online activity. You have the flexibility to

Subjects:

Geography, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Staff

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.7, RI.4.1, RI.4.7, RI.5.1, RI.5.7

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (2.93 MB)

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Main Idea Task Cards

By The Owl Spot

Give your students the practice they need with identifying main ideas and supporting details with these Main Idea Task Cards. With all the high stakes testing, much of it focusing on nonfiction text, these task cards are exactly what you need for

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.2

$3.00

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Science Life Cycles Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Texts and Activities Bundle

By The Owl Spot

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

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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

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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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Reading Task Card Bundle

By The Owl Spot

Task cards are a great way to practice important reading skills. In this bundle, you will receive all of my task card sets - reading and writing - for less than you would pay if you purchased them all separately! And when I create a new set, I'll

Subjects:

Writing, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

$38.50

$29.40

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Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Grades 4-5 Fiction and Nonfiction

By The Owl Spot

Are you looking for engaging reading passages for your 4th or 5th graders? These 16 original reading passages cover a multitude of fiction and nonfiction reading standards, as well as vocabulary and word work. Choose to use them in printed format or

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.10, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.10, RL.5.1...

$8.75

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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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Christmas Traditions Reading Passage Why We Hang Stockings

By The Owl Spot

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 Hang Stockings is perfect for your upper elementary students. Just

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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

$3.50

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Christmas Traditions Reading Passage Why We Hide A Pickle Ornament

By The Owl Spot

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 Hide a Pickle Ornament is perfect for your upper elementary students.

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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

$3.50

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Introduction to European Explorers Power Point

By The Owl Spot

This short Power Point includes general information about the Age of Exploration. Students will learn about the different motives for exploration, who inspired them, and basic information about colonization. This is best used before students

Subjects:

U.S. History, European History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

$2.00

Digital Download PPTX (2.89 MB)

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Christmas Traditions Reading Passage Why We Have Christmas Trees

By The Owl Spot

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 Have Christmas Trees is perfect for your upper elementary students.

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (0.81 MB)

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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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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Science, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Ancient History, Government, U.S. History, European History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Special Education, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Library Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, Test Preparation, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning