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Inference Activity: Making Inferences using Pixar-esque Shorts: Paper & Digital

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After viewing 8 Short Films, students will answer inference questions and cite evidence from each of the shorts that proves the inferences. The Short Films are hyperlinked within the assignment and within the teacher's copy so a YouTube link for

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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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

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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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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

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

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Inference Reading Unit Bundle for Making Inferences: Paper and Digital

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Bundle includes a 22-Slide Introductory Presentation, Guided Student Note Pages, Short Film Activities, Real-Life Inference Activities, and 5 different Inference Assessments. It contains everything you need to instruct and assess your students on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

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

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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

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

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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

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

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

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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

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

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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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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.

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

$5.00

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

By Truscott Teaches

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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Locker Clean Out Inference Activity: Print and Digital

By Truscott Teaches

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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Genre Introductory Presentation & Guided Student Notes: Print & Digital

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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

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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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Types of Conflict Presentation & Guided Student Notes: Print & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

This Introductory Types of Conflict Presentation contains 20 Slides and 4 Practice Passages. The types of conflict covered are character vs character, character vs self, character vs nature, and character vs society. While following along with the

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 (22.90 MB)

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Inference Tests to assess Making Inferences: Paper & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

Product contains 5 original stories and 25 inference questions to help you determine if your students know how to make inferences. These can be used as Inference Practice or Inference Assessments. Product includes Print and Digital versions, as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Rubrics

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1

$3.00

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Summary Writing Assignments & Assessments: Paper & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

This product contains 14 Summarizing Assignments that instruct students to analyze informational texts and use the Summary Writing Process to write brief, accurate, and objective summaries. Students will use the Summary Writing Steps to determine

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Rubrics

CCSS:

RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RI.8.2

$4.00

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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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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