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End of Year Fractured Fairy Tales w/ Readers Theater Reading Comprehension More

By Two Pencils and a Book

Five Fractured fairy tales for the end of the year. Activities including readers theater scripts, reading comprehension, literature response, interactive notebook, figurative language, fluency, plot diagram and other engaging activities. Science of

Subjects:

Reading, Other (Specialty), End of Year

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.6, RL.5.7, RL.5.9, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.6.7...

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December Intervention Bundle - A Christmas Carol & December Holidays

By Two Pencils and a Book

December Intervention Bundle includes reading comprehension and fluency for both informational text and fiction. Engaging high interest low level work for older struggling readers. Includes "A Christmas Carol," Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule,

Subjects:

Reading, Other (Specialty), Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Centers

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$8.00 $5.25

$4.46

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Save Summer Vacation - Differentiated ESCAPE ROOM: End of Year: Print - Digital

By Two Pencils and a Book

This is an end of the year escape room activity, teams work together (or students work alone) to solve six challenge puzzles. Using critical thinking skills students uncover the lines to the counter-spell that unlocks summer vacation. This low-prep

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Specialty), End of Year

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

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Printables, Games, Google Apps

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RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.5...

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BUNDLE: Fall Morning Work Grades 4-9 - Reading & Writing

By Two Pencils and a Book

Ninety-two (92) fall-themed Daily Reading and Writing Morning Work / Warm-ups are aligned to the Common Core State Standards and help foster the 21st Century higher order thinking skills necessary in today's world. They help to boost reading

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Autumn

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

$13.70 $10.33

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High Interest Low Level Halloween Literacy Bundle: Reading Comprehension, & More

By Two Pencils and a Book

Print and digital. This is a great mix of high interest low level reading comprehension, fluency, warm-ups, activities and Science of Reading fun for struggling readers - PLUS a fun literacy book talk for ultimate student engagement. Both print and

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Reading Strategies, Halloween

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$31.72 $22.55

$19.17

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GOOGLE SLIDE Bundle 8 Black History Month HIGH LOW: 36 Passages + Juneteenth

By Two Pencils and a Book

GOOGLE SLIDE VERSION 8 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEMED READY READERS - 8 LessonsBONUS - PowerPoint with Biography and Informational Teaching Videos to Correspond with the Each LessonHigh Interest Low Level - Ready Reader InformationalStephen Curry Mae

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Black History Month

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Printables, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$33.85 $22.60

$19.21

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25 Warm-Ups Bell Ringers: MARCH THEMED Non-Fiction for 5th-12th Grade

By Two Pencils and a Book

MARCH THEMED: Each of the 25 Daily Warm-Up/Bell Ringer passages is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for ELA and are written for grades 5 to 8 but will also work for high school.This resource work well for classroom, digital, and hybrid

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Black History Month

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

$3.99

$3.39

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$FREEBIE Early Finishers for December, Winter, ELA, Math, P$

FREEBIE Early Finishers for December, Winter, ELA, Math, Puzzles, Differentiated

By Two Pencils and a Book

Freebie! These Early Finishers are modeled after Early Finishers for December, Winter, ELA, Math, Puzzles, Differentiated. This resource is a great way to engage early finishers in standards-based activities that reinforce learning and are winter,

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Reading, Math, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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George Washington Fluency, Readers Theater and Project & Research Project

By Two Pencils and a Book

Students uncover the life and legacy of George Washington through readers theater and timed-fluency passages at the 1200L - 1400L reading levels. This is a print-n-go - turn-key fluency program for high school students. With 12 scripts and a deep

Subjects:

Reading, Other (ELA), Presidents' Day

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Projects, Activities, Printables

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RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.6, RI.9-10.8, RI.9-10.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.10, RH.9-10.1...

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Black History Biographies Bundle Teachers Pay Teachers

By Two Pencils and a Book

This Black History Month Bundle contains 4 differentiated, turn-key units that cover ELA and history standards. These are engaging, differentiated student-centered lessons that cover the lives and legacy of important Black figures and events in

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History, Black History Month

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$19.76 $12.99

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23 Daily Reading Warm-Ups Social Justice & Discrimination: Standards-Based

By Two Pencils and a Book

Each of these 23 Daily Warm-Up or Bell Ringer passages is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and are written for grades 6 to 12. They contain quick reading comprehension and text structures questions, writing activities, and higher order

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Reading, U.S. History, Black History Month

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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Bundle: Summer Bridge 5th to 6th Reading Comprehension, Grammar

By Two Pencils and a Book

This bundle is by request. It contains a mix of resources that cover most of the 5th grade standards for reading, writing, grammar. Lots of figurative language, lots of fluency and reading comprehension.Bonus file: Most of the resources are reworked

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Reading, Other (Specialty), End of Year

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5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.5.10, RF.5.4, RF.5.4a...

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Early Finishers for Thanksgiving & Fall | Standard-Based, Reading Comprehension

By Two Pencils and a Book

These are engaging, standards-based activities that reinforce learning. These are digital and printable brain breaks perfect for early finishers, extra-work folders, back table work, bell ringers and more.These printable or digital Finishers are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Autumn

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$4.75

$4.04

Digital Download ZIP (22.13 MB)

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HALLOWEEN Interactive Notebook Book Tasting Activity: Comprehension - Standards

By Two Pencils and a Book

Comprehension - Standards - Interactive Notebooks AND Picture Books for Older Students! Need ideas for engaging Halloween Activities that can be part of a party AND are standards-based - how about this Modified Book Tasting. This activity works for

Subjects:

Reading, Other (Specialty), Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1...

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HALLOWEEN Interactive Notebook Reading Comprehension Article Tasting: CCSS

By Two Pencils and a Book

HALLOWEEN Interactive Notebook Reading Comprehension Article Tasting: CCSSComprehension - Standards - Interactive Notebook Activity for Non-Fiction Articles - HALLOWEEN THEMED. Need ideas for engaging Halloween Activities that can be part of a party

Subjects:

Reading, Other (Specialty), Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.4, RI.6.5...

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Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln Presidency Units & Webquests

By Two Pencils and a Book

4 FULL UNITS and 4 FULL WEBQUESTS for Classroom, Digital and Hybrid use. These lessons are student-centered learning at its finest.Reading, writing and history that spans the life and presidencies of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson

Subjects:

U.S. History, Other (Specialty), Presidents' Day

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Webquests, Lesson

$18.00 $11.20

$9.52

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Engage Students in Reading with Book Tastings HALLOWEEN THEMED

By Two Pencils and a Book

BOOK TASTING - Halloween Edition! Engaging Halloween Activity - Can Even Be Part of Your Holiday Celebration - but with purpose. Introduce students to new genres, new choices of books and engage them in the fun of reading. Hold a BOOK TASTING in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Specialty), Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$4.50

$3.83

Digital Download ZIP (9.99 MB)

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Juneteenth Bundle - Grades 6-12 - Cross-Curricular and Differentiated

By Two Pencils and a Book

Giant Juneteenth Bundle - Contains reading comprehension, timelines, web quests, independent deep learning, blog posts, warm-ups and more. This is the ultimate bundle! Please check out the preview.Resource 1: From Emancipation to Jim Crow UNIT Plus

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$32.81 $20.63

$17.54

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Thanksgiving Thematic Unit Standard-Based with Reading Comprehension Grades 4-6

By Two Pencils and a Book

This Thanksgiving High Interest STUDENT-CENTERED THEMATIC UNIT covers all things Thanksgiving for Grades 4-6. From the Wampanoag to the Mayflower to turkeys to the true origins of Thanksgiving to What Was the First Thanksgiving to harvest

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Thanksgiving

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.6, RI.5.7, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3...

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25 Warm-Ups Bell Ringers: WOMEN IN HISTORY Non-Fiction for 5th-9th Grade

By Two Pencils and a Book

WOMEN IN HISTORY Themed: Each of the 25 Daily Warm-Up/Bell Ringer passages is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for ELA and are written for grades 5 to 8 but will also work for high school.This resource work well for classroom, digital,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Women's History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

$3.99

$3.39

Digital Download PDF (6.22 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Recently un-retired K-12 reading specialist and classroom teacher. 30+ years of classroom experience at multiple levels.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Hands-on differentiated learning, tailored to the individual needs of each student, when possible. I believe that differentiation should not mean "dumbing down," but providing access so that all students can learn. I believe in engaging learners with real world situations and project-based learning.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Masters of Science in Educational Technology Masters of Science in Psychology

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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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Science, Social Studies, Ancient History, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Special Education, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Instructional Technology, Physical Science, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month