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2nd Grade Grammar Lessons for the Entire Year

By True Life I'm a Teacher

Teaching grammar has never been easier with super sentences. Created for first, second, and third grade classrooms, no prep grammar lessons and activities are easy to implement and differentiate. Why SUPER SENTENCES? Because students learn the

Subjects:

Reading, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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L.1.1, L.1.1a, L.1.1b, L.1.1c, L.1.1d, L.1.1e, L.1.1f, L.1.1g, L.1.1h, L.1.1i, L.1.1j...

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Discussion Starters for Class Meetings | Journals | Writing

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Use these discussion starters as part of morning meeting, a writing center, work on writing, partner work, morning work, or as writing prompts.Included are 108 discussion starters, as well as 9 blank cards that you can use to create your own. There

Subjects:

Other (ELA), Writing, Oral Communication

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Not Grade Specific

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Activities

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SL.1.1, SL.1.1a, SL.1.1b, SL.1.1c, SL.1.3, SL.1.4, SL.1.6, SL.2.1, SL.2.1a, SL.2.1b, SL.2.1c...

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Opinion Writing Launch Activities

By True Life I'm a Teacher

Use these activities to launch your opinion writing unit! I'm able to use these activities for ONE week.Included:- Opinion Writing Standard (TEKS & CCSS included)- Fact and Opinion Whole Group Game (includes 20 statements and student cards)-

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.1.1, W.2.1, W.3.1

$5.00

1,250

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Personal Narrative Writing Resources

By True Life I'm a Teacher

Help your students master personal narrative writing with resources that will walk them through the writing process one mini-lesson at a time.What's included:Mentor Text RecommendationsPacing Guide w/ Lessons for each day (these lessons are NOT

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

2^nd

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.2.3, W.2.5

$8.00

131

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Writing Launch Lessons and Resources

By True Life I'm a Teacher

Writing Launch Resources include 14 lessons best suited for 1-3 grade classrooms designed to launch writing. Each lesson has the lesson objective, mentor text suggestion(s), activity/practice task, and printable(s).Lessons include:What is

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English Language Arts, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities, Printables

$10.00

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Earth Day Writing Be Kind Change the World

By True Life I'm a Teacher

What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by remembering to be kind to each other and to Earth? Students will brainstorm ways they can change the world around them, then write about it.Included are bulletin board letters. The beauty of these

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For All Subject Areas, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$5.00

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Squirrel's New Year's Resolution {Book Companion}

By True Life I'm a Teacher

Squirrel's New Year's Resolutions Book Companion includes activities for beginning, middle, and end, reading comprehension, character development, and extension. Contents Include: Resolution Brainstorm Story Elements Beginning, Middle,

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, The New Year

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities

$3.00

166

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Fictional Narrative Writing Resources

By True Life I'm a Teacher

Help your students master fictional narrative writing with resources that will walk them through the writing process one mini-lesson at a time.What's included:Mentor Text RecommendationsPacing Guide w/ Lessons for each day (these lessons are NOT

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.2.3, W.2.5, W.3.3, W.3.3a, W.3.3b, W.3.3c, W.3.3d

$6.00

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Valentine's Day Writing Papers

By True Life I'm a Teacher

I created these Valentine's Day themed writing papers to be used with any writing prompt, placed in a writing center, or for creative writing.Students can choose their own topper, or you can choose the same topper for the class. These make terrific

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Valentine's Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers

$4.00

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Opinion Writing Resources

By True Life I'm a Teacher

Help your students master opinion writing with resources that will walk them through the writing process one mini-lesson at a time.What's included:Mentor Text RecommendationsPacing Guide w/ Lessons for each day (these lessons are NOT scripted - they

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Lesson

$6.00

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Elf Writing

By True Life I'm a Teacher

Students will use their imaginations and get creative with this If I Was/Were an Elf Writing.Students will use the elf name generator to find out their elf name, and will brainstorm their elf job, favorite elf food, and an interesting elf fact.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.2.2, W.2.3, W.2.5, W.2.6, W.2.8, W.3.2, W.3.3, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.3.6, W.3.8...

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Class Journals {The Bundle}

By True Life I'm a Teacher

Class journals are great way to give students an audience other than the teacher to write to. Students not only use class journals to practice writing, they are able to read what their classmates have written.There are four writing genres:-

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Centers

$20.00

$16.00

Bundle

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Valentine's Day Writing Craft

By True Life I'm a Teacher

Valentine Writing Craftivity - I Love You A Bot allows students to create a fun robot themed craft with writing to go along with it to give to a parent, teacher, grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc.Here's What's Included:All pieces needed to create the

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Valentine's Day

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

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Dear Santa Friendly Letter Writing

By True Life I'm a Teacher

Help students understand a friendly letter while writing a letter to Santa.Students will brainstorm what to include in their letter, brainstorm gift ideas, write their draft, revise, edit, and publish their friendly letter for Santa.What's

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.2.3, W.2.5, W.3.3, W.3.3a, W.3.3b, W.3.3c, W.3.3d

$4.00

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Fictional Narrative Class Journals

By True Life I'm a Teacher

Narrative class journals are perfect as part of the “Work on Writing” portion of Daily 5. However, they are the perfect addition to any writing center/workstation. They also make great early finisher activities. Follow my store to be the first to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Centers

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (3.75 MB)

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Creative Writing Prompts {Packs 1, 2, & 3} Bundle

By True Life I'm a Teacher

Updated 6/22/14 - There are now 150 creative writing prompts in this bundle! If you have already purchased this bundle, be sure to re-download! I created these for my second grade class, however, they are appropriate for all elementary grades, and

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.3, W.K.5, W.K.6, W.K.7, W.K.8, W.1.5, W.1.6, W.1.7, W.1.8...

$18.00

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Personal Narrative Class Journals

By True Life I'm a Teacher

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Centers

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (3.38 MB)

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Opinion/Persuasive Class Journals

By True Life I'm a Teacher

I use these journals as part of the “Work on Writing” portion of Daily 5. However, they are the perfect addition to any writing center/workstation. They also make great early finisher activities. Follow my store to be the first to know about

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Centers

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (3.60 MB)

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Informational Class Journals

By True Life I'm a Teacher

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Centers

$5.00

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30 Back-to-School Writing Prompts

By True Life I'm a Teacher

The summer and back-to-school times are very exciting! Help your students record all those stories, and feelings by responding to back-to-school themed writing prompts! These writing prompts are perfect for morning work, morning meeting, writing

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (9.24 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching for 12 years in 1st, 2nd, and 4th grades. I've worked in a variety of different teaching models including: self-contained, inclusion (with push-in), co-taught inclusion, and co-taught self-contained. In addition I have my gifted endorsement.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Teaching begins and ends with classroom management, and the general organization of a classroom. My teaching style is based on a solid foundation of routines and procedures, high expectations, and a passion for seeing every child succeed in his/her own way.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelors - May 2009 Master of Education in Teaching and Learning - Dec. 2012 Gifted Endorsement - April 2016

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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, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Earth Sciences, Health, Other (Specialty), Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, Library Skills, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Place Value, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, End of Year, Phonics, Classroom Community