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Oil Spills Close Reading Article & Question Set: Print and Digital

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Product contains a 2-page article on Oil Spills, 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 Digital

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English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

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Plants and Photosynthesis Close Reading Article and Questions: Print and Digital

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Product contains a 2-page article on Plants and Photosynthesis, 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, Science, Close Reading

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RI.7.1, RI.7.4, RI.7.7

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Science Close Reading Articles & Question Sets BUNDLE

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Bundle contains 9 Close Reading Science Article and Question Sets. 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

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English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

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

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Global Warming & Climate Change Close Reading Article & Question Set

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Product contains a 2-page article on Global Warming and Climate Change, directions to close read and annotate the article, comprehension questions coving ELA Common Core Reading Informational Text Standards, and six different exit tickets. Print

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English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

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

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CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

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Earthquakes & Plate Tectonics Reading Article & Question Set: Print & Digital

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Product contains a 2-page Close Reading Article on Earthquakes & Plate Tectonics, directions to close read and annotate the article, comprehension questions coving ELA Common Core Reading Informational Text Standards, and six different exit

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English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

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

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RI.7.1, RI.7.4, RI.7.7

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Close Reading Article: "Atoms"

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Looking for some cross-curricular products? This product is perfect for integrating science and language arts into one activity.This Close Reading Article & Question Set includes a 2-page article, instructions for annotating the article, and

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English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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RI.7.1, RI.7.4

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Close Reading Article: "Hydrothermal Vents"

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English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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RI.7.1, RI.7.4

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Close Reading Article: "Father of Microbiology"

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English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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CCSS:

RI.7.3, RI.7.4

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Global Warming, Pollution, and Environment Concerns: Articles & Questions BUNDLE

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This Bundle contains 4 different close reading article and question sets on Global Warming, Oil Spills, Styrofoam-Eating Mealworms, and Making Insects the Meat of the Future. Each set contains a 2-page article, directions to close read and annotate

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English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

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

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CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

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The Rock Cycle Close Reading Article & Question Set: Print & Digital

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Product contains a 2-page Close Reading Article on the Rock Cycle and the three types of rocks: igneous rocks (both intrusive and extrusive), sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks. Product includes directions to close read and annotate the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4, RI.7.7

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The Rock Cycle: Decoding, Fluency, Vocabulary, Article & Comprehension

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Teach your students about the Rock Cycle and the three types of rocks (Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks, and Metamorphic Rocks) with this informative science / language arts cross curricular resource. Product covers the how each rock type is formed

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English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Organ Systems: Decoding, Fluency, Vocabulary, Article & Comprehension

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Teach your students about the multicellular human body and its organ systems with this informative science / language arts cross curricular resource. Product covers the Nervous System, Circulatory System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, and

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English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Earthquakes: Decoding, Fluency, Vocabulary & Comprehension

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Teach your students all about earthquakes and tectonic plates with this informative science / language arts cross curricular resource. Product covers the Structure of the Earth, Tectonic Plate Theory, Seismologist Tools, and More. Have your

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English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Insects: The Six-Legged Meat of the Future Close Reading Article and Questions

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Resource contains a 2-page article about the planet's food crisis and about solving that problem by replacing meat production with insect production. Resource also contains directions to close read and annotate the article, comprehension questions

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

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Close Reading Article: "Weather"

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Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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CCSS:

RI.7.2, RI.7.4, RI.7.7

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Close Reading Article: "Styrofoam-Eating Mealworms"

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Product contains a 2-page article on helping the environment by using styrofoam-eating mealworms, directions to close read and annotate the article, comprehension questions coving ELA Common Core Reading Informational Text Standards, and six

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

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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