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BUNDLE ... Stargirl: Non-Fiction Articles to Supplement the Novel

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Each Close Reading Article & Question Set includes a 2-page article, instructions for annotating the article, and questions aligned with the ELA Common Core Reading Informational Text Standards. I use these articles to supplement the novel,

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Kindness Matters: Random Acts of Kindness Close Reading Article & Question Set

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Have your students read this 2-page article on the physical and mental health benefits to being kind for Random Acts of Kindness Day, World Kindness Day, or just to encourage them to be more kind. In addition to the article, the product includes

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Peer Pressure vs. Influence Reading Article & Question Set: Print & Digital

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Product contains a 2-page close reading article on positive peer influence vs. negative peer pressure, directions to close read and annotate the article, comprehension questions coving ELA Common Core Reading Informational Text Standards, and six

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English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

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"The Saguaro Cactus" Close Reading Article and Question Set

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Close Reading Article & Question Set includes a 2-page article, instructions for annotating the article, and questions aligned with the ELA Common Core Reading Informational Text Standards. I use this resource to supplement the novel, Stargirl,

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Bullying and Ostracism Close Reading Article and Question Set: Print & Digital

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Product contains a 2-page article on Bullying and Ostracism, directions to close read and annotate the article, comprehension questions coving ELA Common Core Reading Informational Text Standards, and six different exit ticket options. Print and

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English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

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RI.7.1, RI.7.4

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Stargirl ... Comprehensive Unit

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I use this Comprehensive Unit when I'm teaching the novel, Stargirl, by Jerry Spinelli.Comprehensive Unit contains ...Character Analysis Graphic Organizer for each part in the book. Students will analyze the actions, statements, thoughts, and

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English Language Arts, Reading

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

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RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.6

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Random Act of Kindness Bingo Card | TPT Dollar Deals

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Looking for an activity for Random Acts of Kindness Day? How about ways to encourage your students to do more Random Acts of Kindness? Check out this fun Kindness Bingo Card. Product contains 24 different Random Acts of Kindness for your students

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've taught middle school remedial reading courses for the past 24 years. I've also done private reading tutoring for elementary aged students.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe the most effective way of teaching involves a variety of teaching styles. Some objectives require direct instruction, while others are more effective with student-centered methods.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2018: "Outstanding Educator of the Year." (District Award) 2022: The Utah Jazz's MVE (Most Valuable Educator)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA: Political Science; MEd: Elementary Instruction & Curriculum Design; Endorsements: Reading Specialist; Special Education

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

When I'm not teaching, my time is spent with family. I have an amazing husband and two daughters (ages 7 and 9). We enjoy spending our summers soaking up the sun. We also spend a lot of our summer vacation visiting the MLB fields around the country and watching America's pastime. Finally, I am a huge advocate for organ donation and also spend a great amount of time promoting and advocating for this cause.

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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, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Science, Social Studies, Ancient History, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, Spanish, Chinese, Arts & Music, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, School Counseling, Character Education, Library Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Coaching, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community