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Elementary reading thematic unit plan videos
Tales from the Odyssey Part 1 4th Mimio Unit Plan (RL 4.1-4.10 and SL4.2)
This is a fourth grade Mimio Unit for the book Tales from the Odyssey Part 1 by Mary Pope Osborne that includes 57 slides and 6 additional attachments. I used this Mimio throughout the 7 weeks I taught this text. The slides follow the book in sequence to teach students additional facts about Greek Mythology. The students will watch videos, read articles, play games, and use websites to give them the background knowledge to understand the class text. The slides include activities to compare an
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4th
Bundle of all Grade 2 Units 1-8 Reach National Geographic
These are great to use on a smart board in the classroom. If you are starting to use the National Geographic Reach Program ESL program these slides summarize the learnings per Unit. They include the reading selections, some grammar lessons, and a few YOUTUBE video clips that can reinforce the teaching of concepts. These are great to display on your platform or smart board and have kiddos read along in the ESL REACH program. * I will be bundling in 1-4 and 5-8 shortly per requests
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2nd
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Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
This is a collection of the Alphabet Stories. They are short, simple and silly stories.
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PreK - K
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3:44
Thanksgiving: The Legend of the Three Sisters Video (Stand-Alone Version)
This is the video version of my popular The Legend of the Three Sisters presentation ready to share with your students.
Use it for Native American studies, studying legends or as part of studying the science behind the first Thanksgiving.
Purchase this stand-along version or save with my The Legend of the Three Sisters Video w/Thanksgiving STEM Unit Plans Bundle.
You can stream it over Wi-Fi or download the accompanying file and run it from your desktop.
This is an excellent way to incorpo
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1st - 5th
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Women in History (Musical Video Slide Show)|Women's History Month|Women Leaders
Introduce your students to National Women's History Month with this inspirational and musical video slide show of 10 notable women in history. Women included are Bessie Coleman, Clara Barton, Ellen Ochoa, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'keeffe, Jane Goodall,Marian Anderson,Michelle Kwan, Wilma Rudolph,and Shirin Ebadi.
Note: The file size and resolution of preview file has been modified. The full version has a larger file size (bigger size slides) and sharp resolution.
Grades:
1st - 6th
9:47
The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo's Child Activities Explanation
My Gruffalo resource is packed with fun activities, writing prompts, crafts, and ideas that pair perfectly with The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child. This resource is the perfect companion to these popular books!In this FREE video I will explain the various activities that are part of my Gruffalo companion resource which you can find here:The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo's Child Craftivity Plus ELA & Math ResourcesYour students will love all of the activities that I have included as a compan
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PreK - 2nd
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Do you have students coming up saying they ca
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PreK - 5th
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2:07
Ver the Vet (My "Vv" Story)
Ver the Vet is the 22nd original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Ver the vet.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 7 words that start with "Vv", including the name of the main character. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Vv lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that start with "Vv", with emphasi
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
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Rex the Fox (My "Xx" Story)
Rex the Fox is the 24th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Rex the fox.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 7 words that end with "Xx", including the name of the main character. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Tt lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that end with "Xx", with emphasis on
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Zia at the Zoo (My "Zz" Story)
Zia at the Zoo is the 26th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Ziathe zookeeper.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 7 words that start with "Zz", including the name of the main character. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Zz lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that start with "Zz", with
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Y for Yuri (My "Yy" Story)
Y for Yuri is the 25th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Yuri who lives in a yacht.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 7 words that start with "Yy", including the name of the main character. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Yy lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that start with "Yy",
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Wil with Wig (My "Ww" Story)
Wil with Wig is the 23rd original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Wil with wig.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 7 words that start with "Ww", including the name of the main character. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Ww lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that start with "Ww", with empha
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:07
Uno and Uma (My "Uu" Story
Uno and Uma is the 21st original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Uno and Uma who go to school together.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Uu", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Uu lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words th
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Tim and Tam (My "Tt" Story)
Tim and Tam is the 20th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Tim the tiger and Tam the turtle.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Tt", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Tt lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that st
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:11
Sam and Sab (My "Ss" Story)
Sam and Sab is the 19th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Sam the spider and Sab the snail.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Ss", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Ss lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that st
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:28
Ron and Rea (My "Rr" Story)
Ron and Rea is the 18th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Ron the rhino and Rea the rabbit.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Rr", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Rr lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that st
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Q the Queen (My "Qq" Story)
Q the Queen is the 17th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Q the queen.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 6 words that start with "Qq". After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Qq lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that start with "Qq", with emphasis on the beginning sound. Each word is the
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Pit and Pat (My "Pp" Story)
Pit and Pat is the 16th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Pit the penguin and Pat the pig.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Pp", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Pp lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that sta
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:12
Oli and Ola (My "Oo" Story)
Oli and Ola is the 15th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Oli the octopus and Ola the ostrich.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Oo", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Oo lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Nina the Nurse (My "Nn" Story)
Nina the Nurse is the 14th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Nina the nurse.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 7 words that start with "Nn", including the name of the main character. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Nn lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that start with "Nn", with e
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Max and Mia (My "Mm" Story)
Max and Mia is the 13th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Max the monkey and Mia the mouse.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Mm", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Mm lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that st
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Leo and Lea (My "Ll" Story)
Leo and Lea is the 12th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Leo the lion and Lea the ladybug.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Ll", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Ll lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that st
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Kit and Kat (My "Kk" Story)
Kit and Kat is the 11th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Kit the koala and Kat the kangaroo.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Kk", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Kk lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Jem and Jen (My "Jj" Story)
Jem and Jen is the 10th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Jem the jaguar and Jen the jellyfish.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Jj", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Jj lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words tha
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
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