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

By Truscott Teaches

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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The History of Valentine's Day Reading, Questions, Color-by-Code

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Have your students learn about the History of Valentine's Day with this Reading Passage, Comprehension Questions, & Color by Code Mystery Pictures. There's no better way to blend Valentines and Academics into your classroom than by having your

Subjects:

Reading, Holidays/Seasonal, Valentine's Day

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Cultural Activities

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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

$3.50

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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

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

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Worksheets

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

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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

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English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Task Cards

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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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Genre Personality Test: Paper & Digital

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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

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English Language Arts, Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

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

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Activities, Literature Circles

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Fever 1793 Quizzes & Final Test

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Product contains 5 quizzes and a final test for the novel, Fever 1793, by Laurie Halse Anderson. Each quiz contains 10 multiple choice questions. The final test is four pages and includes character matching, plot sequencing, and short answer

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Reading

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

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Assessment

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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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, 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

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

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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

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

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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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Greek Mythology Introductory PowerPoints BUNDLE

By Truscott Teaches

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

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

By Truscott Teaches

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

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Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.8, RI.7.9

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Character Analysis Presentation & Guided Student Notes: Print & Digital

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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

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

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Digital Download PDF (39.04 MB)

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

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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

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Digital Download PDF (22.90 MB)

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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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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

Digital Download PDF (24.95 MB)

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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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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

Digital Download PDF (25.76 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