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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,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4, RI.7.7

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History of Halloween Reading Comprehension with Color-by-Code

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History of Halloween Reading Passage, Questions, & Color by Code Mystery Pictures. There's no better way to blend Halloween and Academics into your classroom than by having your students complete this fun Halloween Activity. Students will read

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Reading, Holidays/Seasonal, Halloween

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

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Worksheets, Activities

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Nonfiction Text Structure Presentation & Guided Student Notes: Print & Digital

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The Introductory Text Structure Presentation contains 32 Slides that cover the following text structures: Description, Chronological Order, Compare & Contrast, Problem & Solution, and Cause & Effect. The Presentation also has FIVE

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

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An American Plague (by Jim Murphy) Study Guide

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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

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Reading, U.S. History, Informational Text

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

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Worksheets

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Greek Mythology: World Creation Presentation w/ Guided Student Notes

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This Presentation has 15 slides and is a perfect Introduction to Greek Mythology. Presentation covers the creation of the world (Gaia) and the sky (Uranus), the birth of the Titans, the destruction of Uranus, the reign of Kronos, the birth of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Ancient History

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

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Greek Mythology ... Myth Comparison & Activities

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This product contains two myths that feature Athena: How Athens Got its Name and The Myth of Arachne. After reading these two myths, students will compare them by answering Questions and filling out a Graphic Organizer. The product also contains

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English Language Arts, Reading, Ancient History

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

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Worksheets

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Digital Download PDF (29.48 MB)

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Chinese Zodiac Story, Craft Wheel & Writing Activities

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the reading passage and comprehension question about the Chinese Myth, The Great Race. This myth explains how the Chinese Zodiac Animals were chosen. Students will then complete a sequencing activity, color a

Subjects:

World History, Chinese, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Worksheets, Activities, Cultural Activities

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$5.00

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Nonfiction Text Structures Unit BUNDLE

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This Nonfiction Text Structure Unit BUNDLE includes over 85 pages and contains everything you need to teach your students about the five nonfiction text structures: Description, Chronological Order, Problem and Solution, Cause and Effect, &

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes, Task Cards

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Close Reading Ultimate BUNDLE ... Topics for Today's Teens

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Looking for interesting articles for your teens? These Close Reading Article & Question Sets includes 2-page articles, instructions for annotating the article, and questions aligned with the ELA Common Core Reading Informational Text Standards.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

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Summarizing Unit BUNDLE for Summary Writing: Paper & Digital

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This Summary Writing Unit contains everything you need to teach the Summary Writing Process so your students will be able to determine the main idea, identify the supporting details, and turn those into a brief, accurate, and objective summary

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RI.8.2

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Main Idea and Supporting Details Presentation & Student Notes: Print & Digital

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This Main Idea Introductory Presentation contains 43 slides and 5 reading comprehension practice passages. This central idea presentation is a great way to introduce your students to determining the main idea and identifying supporting details.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RI.8.2

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (34.61 MB)

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Winter Solstice Color-by-Code

By Truscott Teaches

Have your students practice their reading comprehension on the Science and History behind the Winter Solstice with this Reading Passage, Comprehension Questions, & Color by Code Mystery Pictures. There's no better way to blend the Winter Season

Subjects:

Reading, Holidays/Seasonal, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (30.48 MB)

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Close Reading Article: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Aftermath

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 the Aftermath of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire during the Turn of the

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 (20.51 MB)

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Character Trait Task Cards & Matching Game: Print & Digital

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Product contains 15 Character Analysis Task Cards with short fictional stories, a Student Recording Sheet for student answers, and 15 Answer Cards with 15 different character traits. Students can read the task cards and mark their answers on the

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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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Task Cards

$3.00

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Christmas Escape Room for Any Subject

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There's no better way to blend Christmas and Academics than by having your students work together to solve this Low-Prep, Christmas Escape Room!! This Christmas Activity includes 4 engaging puzzles and codes that focus on TEAM BUILDING and CRITICAL

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

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

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Activities, Games

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (60.01 MB)

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Greek Mythology ... 18 Greek God Research Project and Doodle Notes

By Truscott Teaches

Help your students understand Who's Who among the Gods of Olympus with these 18 Doodle Note Pages. These are great for student research projects and for bulletin boards. Doodle Note Pages are included for the 18 different Greek Gods and Goddesses:

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

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Research, Activities, Graphic Organizers

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (68.82 MB)

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Types of Conflict Task Cards & Recording Sheet: Print & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

Product contains 16 Conflict Task Cards, Sorting Mats, and a Recording Sheet. Students can use the Task Cards and Sorting Mats to play a Sorting Game or they can use the Conflict Task Cards and the Recording Sheet to record their answers. The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Task Cards

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (26.19 MB)

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Holiday Sudoku Word Puzzles BUNDLE

By Truscott Teaches

Get your students excited about critical thinking and problem solving with these No Prep, Print-and-Go Holiday Activities!! Product comes with 6 Sudoku Word Puzzles for every month of the school year. Each puzzle comes in color and black/white so

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

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$18.00

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Nonfiction Text Structures Graphic Organizers: Print and Digital

By Truscott Teaches

Use these Five Nonfiction Text Structure Graphic Organizers with any piece of nonfiction that fits the text structure. Graphic organizers are provided for the following text structures: Description, Chronological Order, Problem and Solution, Cause

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (16.63 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.

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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