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Ocean Non-Fiction Close Reading Passages (FREEBIE)

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This 16 page product contains 4 ocean-themed non-fiction close reading articles with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about the following

Subjects:

Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Guided Reading Books, Centers

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Non-fiction Close Reading Articles (FREEBIE)

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This 16 page product contains 4 non-fiction close reading articles with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about the following

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Unit Plans

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Reptile Close Reading Passages (FREEBIE)

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Subjects:

Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson, Centers

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CCRA.R.1

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Digital Download PDF (1.42 MB)

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Woodland Animal Non-fiction Close Reading Passages (FREEBIE)

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This 16 page product contains 4 woodland-themed non-fiction close reading articles with evidence-based questioning and non-fiction note sheets to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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Summer Coloring Book {Freebie}

By Lessons in Literacy

Summer Coloring Book {Freebie}- Need a fun way to celebrate the summer with your students? This product contains 8 adorable coloring pages and makes a great end of the year gift with some crayons attached! Please leave feedback after downloading :)

Subjects:

Summer

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Printables, Posters

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Digital Download PDF (6.37 MB)

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Jackie Robinson

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Jackie Robinson close reading article: This freebie contains one Jackie Robinson close reading article. Perfect for previewing or reviewing this historical figure.

Subjects:

Black History Month, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Centers

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Digital Download PDF (0.93 MB)

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Emoji Story Writing Center

By Lessons in Literacy

Emoji Story Writing Center- This writing center will definitely spark inspiration in your students and get them writing creatively! I have included everything you need for a working center that will last you a LONG time! I have created 10 different

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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Digital Download PDF (8.42 MB)

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Changes to the Environment (FREEBIE)

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Changes to the Environment (FREEBIE)- This FREE resource contains 4 articles teaching your students all about changes to the environment with weather, humans, animals, and plants. All texts are organized to show the positive and negative effects by

Subjects:

Environment, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables

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Digital Download PDF (5.22 MB)

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Life Cycle of a Ladybug {Freebie}

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Life Cycle of a Ladybug {Freebie}- Have students observe the life cycle of a ladybug with this free diagram with real photographs. Please leave feedback if downloaded. Thank you!

Subjects:

Science, Spring, Informational Text

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Posters, Centers

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Digital Download PDF (0.13 MB)

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Back to School Donut Display

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Back to School Donut Display- Greet your new students with a "sweet" donut display! IDEAS: 1) Frame the picture and place it next to a couple dozen donuts for a memorable meet-you-teacher experience. 2) Frame the picture and place it next to a

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Posters

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Digital Download PDF (1.62 MB)

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Solar Eclipse {Clickable}

By Lessons in Literacy

Solar Eclipse {Clickable}- This interactive PDF is a perfect way to learn all about the solar eclipse. Click the buttons to navigate through 2 informational texts, 7 questions, and 5 surprising facts all about the solar eclipse! -This resource can

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Science, Informational Text

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.69 MB)

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Martin Luther King Jr and Jackie Robinson {FREEBIE}

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Martin Luther King Jr and Jackie Robinson- This FREEBIE is an interactive PDF game where your students will decide if a fact is about MLK Jr, Jackie Robinson, or both of them. This is a great way for them to make connections between both civil

Subjects:

U.S. History, Black History Month

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Games

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Digital Download PDF (1.05 MB)

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Praying Mantis Diagram {Freebie}

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Praying Mantis Diagram {Freebie}- Have your students identify the parts of a praying mantis with this free resource! IDEAS: Have students draw and label the parts, print a photograph of a praying mantis and have your students label the parts,

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Science, Spring

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Digital Download PDF (0.08 MB)

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Martin Luther King Jr. CRAFTIVITY {Freebie}

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This is designed to be used to accompany your study of Martin Luther King, Jr. After learning about Martin Luther King, Jr. in class, or doing their own research, students will reflect on MLK Jr.'s dream. Then, they will write their own dream for

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (0.78 MB)

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Stop and Respond {Interactive Stories}

By Lessons in Literacy

Stop and Respond {Interactive Stories}- This FREE resource is the first of many Stop and Respond Stories! It is a perfect way to practice respond to texts while your students are reading. Students will be asked to STOP and RESPOND through out the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Centers

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Digital Download ZIP (7.06 MB)

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o-FISH-ally Back to School

By Lessons in Literacy

o-FISH-ally Back to School Display- Greet your new students with a fun display! There are displays for all grades from pre-k to 5th grade. IDEAS: 1) Frame the picture and place it next to a bucket full of individually wrapped Swedish Fish candy for

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Classroom Forms, Posters

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Digital Download PDF (1.48 MB)

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Commutative Property Practice

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This free download consists of 2 worksheets (front and back) to help practice the common core commutative property in both addition and subtraction. These problems do not include regrouping. Great to see whether your students can show their "math

Subjects:

Applied Math, Basic Operations, Numbers

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

2.OA.A.1

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Digital Download PDF (0.42 MB)

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Can't Touch This Gift Tags {FREEBIE}

By Lessons in Literacy

Can't Touch This Gift Tags: This FREE resource gives you fully editable gift tags for any classroom occasion. Print the tags on cardstock paper, cut, and add a cute cactus accessory. Done! After downloading I would greatly appreciate any feedback

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Back to School, Classroom Community

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Not Grade Specific

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Printables

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Digital Download PPTX (2.27 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught 7 years of pre-k, 1 year of kindergarten, 1 year of first grade and am now teaching 2nd grade.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in hands-on education where the children are a part of each lesson in a memorable way.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

N/A

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have an associates and BA in early childhood education from Shorter University.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a 3rd grade teacher at a school in GA, a mommy to an 11 year-old boy, step-mom to a 10 year-old boy, and a proud wife.

GRADES

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, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Numbers, Science, Astronomy, Environment, Social Studies, Native Americans, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), ELA Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education, Instructional Technology, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Autumn, Winter, The New Year, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Spring, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Close Reading, Classroom Community