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Theme Activity using Pixar-esque Short Films & Movie Clips: Paper & Digital

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In the first theme activity, students will watch 14 different animated movie clips and determine the theme of each clip. In the second activity, students will watch 7 short films, form a list of thematic topics for each film, and then turn one of

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

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Identifying Story Elements with Pixar-esque Short Films & Movie Clips BUNDLE

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Students will practice identifying and analyzing story elements while they watch over 95 different short films, movie clips, and movie trailers. Students knowledge of literary fictional elements will be strengthened as they identify genre,

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

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Determining Types of Conflict using Movie Clips: Paper and Digital

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Students will watch 14 different animated movie clips and determine the type of conflict present in each clip. Four Types of Conflict will be shown: Character vs. Character, Character vs. Self, Character vs. Nature, and Character vs. Society. After

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

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Character Analysis using Pixar-esque Short Films: Print & Digital

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In this Character Analysis Activity, students will watch 9 different short films and analyze the characters in the films by determining their character traits. They will then cite evidence from each clip that proves the character traits. The product

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

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Plot Diagram with Pixar-esque Short Films: Print & Digital

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Students will watch 8 Short Films and then complete a plot diagram for each film. In addition to identifying the Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution, students will also need to identify the Setting, Characters, and

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Story Elements Unit Bundle

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This bundle contains everything you need to instruct and assess your students on the Literary Story Elements. The bundle contains over 400 pages and is comprised of 7 different units: Genre, Point of View, Setting, Character Analysis, Plot,

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Assessment

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Determining Theme Presentation & Guided Student Notes: Paper & Digital

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The Introductory Theme Presentation contains 22 Slides and 4 Practice Stories to help students improve their reading comprehension and learn how to determine the theme in a story. While following along with the presentation, students will complete

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

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Plot Diagram Practice with Superhero & Villain Origin Stories: Print and Digital

By Truscott Teaches

Have students practice filling out Plot Diagrams with these engaging superhero origin stories and supervillain origin stories. Students will identify the Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. in 6 different

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Task Cards

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Themes in Literature Unit BUNDLE

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Teach your students to determine the theme in a story by introducing the concept with the Introductory Theme Presentation and Guided Student Notes. Then have your students practice determining the theme by using the 15 Theme Task Cards and the 21

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment, Task Cards

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Types of Conflict Unit BUNDLE

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Start by introducing the concept with the Introductory Presentation and Guided Student Notes. Then have your students practice using the 16 Conflict Task Cards and the 14 Conflict in Movie Clips Activities. Finally, assess your students using the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Task Cards

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$11.00

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Character Analysis Unit BUNDLE

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This Character Analysis Unit Bundle includes an Introductory Character Presentation, a Guided Student Note Packet, Character Trait Task Cards, Character Analysis with Short Films, Three Character Assessments and MORE!! Each Product in the Bundle

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Assessment

$14.50

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Plot Elements Unit BUNDLE

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Start by introducing the Parts of a Plot and the Plot Diagram with the Introductory Presentation and Guided Student Notes. Then have your students practice diagram the plot using the Superhero & Supervillain Origin Stories Plot Activity and the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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Determining Genre using Movie Trailers and Short Films: Print & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

Students will identify the genre of 21 different movies based on their movie trailers and identify the genre of 7 different short films. They will then cite evidence from each movie trailer and short film that proves the genre. The trailers and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

$6.00

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Genre Personality Test: Paper & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

Have students take this Genre Personality Test to determine their Genre Preference. Personality test looks at 9 Different Genres: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Adventure, Horror and Sports

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

$3.50

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Comprehensive Genre Unit BUNDLE: Paper & Digital for Distance Learning

By Truscott Teaches

This unit contains everything you need to instruct and assess your students on Genre!! ⭐️ Genre Introductory PowerPoint Presentation & Guided Student Notes Begin the unit with this PowerPoint Presentation. It contains 17 slides and is a great

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Assessment

$29.50

$16.00

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Analyzing Literary Settings using Pixar-esque Short Films: Paper & Digital

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This Fictional Story Setting Activity contains 6 short films that students will view and analyze for the 5 Elements of Setting: Time, Place, Weather, Social Conditions, and Mood. Product contains Print and Digital versions of the resource.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

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Point of View Introductory Presentation & Guided Student Notes: Paper & Digital

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This Reading Point of View Introductory Presentation contains 55 slides and 14 reading comprehension practice passages. While following along with the presentation, students will complete the included 11-page Guided Student Notes Packet. Print and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

$3.50

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Plot Elements Presentation & Guided Student Notes: Print & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

The Introductory Plot Presentation contains 18 Slides that cover the following plot elements: Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. The Presentation also has a Practice Story and a Plot Diagram for students to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

$3.50

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Genre Introductory Presentation & Guided Student Notes: Print & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

Introductory Presentation has 19 slides and is a great way to introduce your students to genre. Presentation covers 17 Different Genres: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Mystery, Adventure, Horror,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (24.95 MB)

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Character Analysis Presentation & Guided Student Notes: Print & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

This Character Analysis Introductory Presentation contains 21 slides and 6 practice passages. While following along with the presentation, students will complete the included Guided Student Notes Packet. Print and Digital versions of the Guided

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (39.04 MB)

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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.

GRADES

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