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Perseus and Medusa | Full Text Greek Myth | Questions | Graphic Organizers

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This Perseus and Medusa Myth, Questions, Graphic Organizers, and Activities is a great asset for anyone teaching Greek Mythology or Rick Riordan's novel, The Lightning Thief. The product contains the full text myth of Perseus' quest to slay the

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Sequencing Events using Pixar-esque Short Films

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Students will sequence events in 4 different short films. The short films are hyperlinked within the assignment. An answer key is included. These are great to use when teaching about plot and plot elements. After students have placed the events in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Hades and Persephone | Full Text Greek Myth | Questions | Graphic Organizers

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This Hades and Persephone Myth, Questions, Graphic Organizers, and Activities is a great asset for anyone teaching Greek Mythology or Rick Riordan's novel, The Lightning Thief. The product contains the full text myth of about Hades and Persephone

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Making Inferences Introductory Presentation & Student Notes: Print & Digital

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This Making Inferences Introductory Presentation contains 22 slides and 6 reading comprehension practice passages. While following along with the presentation, students will complete the included 7-page Guided Student Notes Packet. Print and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1

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BUNDLE ... Touching Spirit Bear

By Truscott Teaches

I use these resources while teaching the novel, Touching Spirit Bear, by Ben Mikaelsen. I know my students have enjoyed using these resources. I hope yours will, as well. HAPPY TEACHING!!Products included in this BUNDLE:FREEBIE ... Touching Spirit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

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

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Worksheets, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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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

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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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Close Readings from An American Plague by Jim Murphy; Fever 1793 Supplement

By Truscott Teaches

Seven Synthesized Reading Sets from Jim Murphy's An American Plague, the True & Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793. Each Reading is designed as a two-page close reading article with accompanying questions aligned with the ELA

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

$12.00

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Greek Mythology Introductory PowerPoints BUNDLE

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These PowerPoints, Student Notes, and Graphic Organizers are a perfect Introduction to Greek Mythology.The First PowerPoint is on the Greek World Creation Myth: This PowerPoint Presentation has 15 slides. It covers the creation of the world (Gaia)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Ancient History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

$5.00

$4.00

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Locker Clean Out Inference Activity: Print and Digital

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Looking for fun, real-life examples to help your students Make Inferences? Check out this Locker Clean Out Inference Activity where students will look at items in 8 different lockers to answer 20 inference questions about 8 fictional students. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1

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Debate: Cell Phones in Schools Article & Question Set: Print & Digital

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Product contains a 2-page article, debating the pros and cons of smartphones in schools. Product also contains directions to close read and annotate the article, comprehension questions coving ELA Common Core Reading Informational Text Standards,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.8, RI.7.9

$3.00

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Theseus and the Minotaur | Full Text Greek Myth | Questions | Graphic Organizers

By Truscott Teaches

This Theseus and the Minotaur Myth, Questions, Graphic Organizers, and Activities is a great asset for anyone teaching Greek Mythology or Rick Riordan's novel, The Lightning Thief. The product contains the full text myth of Theseus' journey to slay

Subjects:

Reading, Ancient History, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (37.01 MB)

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Ground Zero Nonfiction Supplement BUNDLE

By Truscott Teaches

Give your students the necessary background knowledge to better understand the novel Ground Zero by Alan Gratz with this Close Reading Article & Question Set BUNDLE about the World Trade Center, September 11th, Al Qaeda, Osama bin Laden, and the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

$12.00

$8.00

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Greek Mythology ... 14 Greek God Trading Cards with Graphic Organizer

By Truscott Teaches

Help your students understand Who's Who among the Gods of Olympus with these 14 Trading Cards. Product comes in Color and Black/White. It also includes a Fill-in-the-Blank Version so students can add the details for each of the Gods. Or students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Ancient History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (26.60 MB)

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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Close Reading Article and Question Set

By Truscott Teaches

Give your students the necessary background knowledge to better understand life during The Turn of the Century with this Close Reading Article & Question Set about Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire during the Turn of the Century. Resource comes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (21.79 MB)

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

By Truscott Teaches

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4, RI.7.7

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (25.40 MB)

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Nonfiction Text Structures Mount Everest Reading Unit: Print and Digital

By Truscott Teaches

Use this engaging Mount Everest Unit to teach your students the five nonfiction text structures: Description, Chronological Order, Problem and Solution, Cause and Effect, & Compare and Contrast. Product contains 5 articles about Mount Everest,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (65.88 MB)

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Uprising by Margaret Peterson Haddix: Complete Novel Unit

By Truscott Teaches

This Bundle includes everything you'll need to teach the novel, Uprising, by Margaret Peterson Haddix. The unit includes several resources to give your students the needed background knowledge they'll need to understand the novel including

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment

$36.00

$20.00

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

By Truscott Teaches

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,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

$8.00

$6.00

Bundle

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An American Plague (by Jim Murphy) Study Guide

By Truscott Teaches

A Study Guide for Jim Murphy’s nonfiction book, An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793. The study guide provides chapter questions for all 10 chapters of the book. Questions are broken down, chapter

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (52.35 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