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Landforms Close Reading

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***For a Goggle Classroom version of this product, click here!Close Reading: Landforms- This 66 page product contains 12 landform-themed nonfiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Each landform has a

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Geography, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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Main Idea Nonfiction Passages {Volume 1}

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***For a Google Classroom version of this product, click here!Main Idea Nonfiction Passages {Volume 1}- Need a way to teach main idea with a focus on nonfiction? This product contains 10 nonfiction passages on interesting animals. Each text gives a

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Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

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

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Main Idea Nonfiction Passages BUNDLE

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Main Idea Nonfiction Passages BUNDLE- Need a way to teach main idea with a focus on nonfiction? This product contains 20 nonfiction passages on interesting animals. Each text gives a main idea with several supporting details using colorful

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Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

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Weather Close Reading

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Weather Close Reading: This 68 page product contains 10 weather themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets and extended response questions to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Graphic Organizers, Centers

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RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

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Space Close Reading

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Close Reading: Space- This 54 page product contains 12 space-themed non-fiction close reading passages 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

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Astronomy, Informational Text, Close Reading

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Rainforest Close Reading

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Close Reading: Rainforest- This 68 page product contains 10 rainforest-themed non-fiction close reading passages 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

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans

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RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

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Life Cycles Close Reading

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Close Reading: Life Cycles- This 60 page product contains 10 life cycle-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning to go with each. Each passage is Lexile leveled into 2 formats and also has a QR code which sends your

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

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Graphic Organizers, Centers

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Main Idea Nonfiction Passages {Volume 2}

By Lessons in Literacy

***For a Google Classroom version of this product, click here!Main Idea Nonfiction Passages {Volume 2}- Need a way to teach main idea with a focus on nonfiction? This product contains 10 nonfiction passages on interesting animals. Each text gives a

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers

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RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.4.1, RI.4.2

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Fall Close Reading

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This 64 page product contains 8 fall-themed non-fiction close reading passages 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:

Autumn, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Worksheets, Centers

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RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

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Arctic Animals Close Reading

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Arctic Animals Close Reading Passages: This 68 page product contains 10 arctic animal themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading.

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Winter, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

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Ocean Close Reading

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Close Reading: Ocean Animals- This 80 page product contains 20 ocean-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning to go with each. Each passage is lexile leveled into 2 reading levels and also has a QR code which sends

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

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RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

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Close Reading Bundle

By Lessons in Literacy

Close Reading Bundle: This bundle contains 40 non-fiction articles (5 each from 8 of my close reading packs). 115 pages of fun, colorful articles with evidence-based comprehension sheets to go with each one! Every article is lexile leveled for your

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1, RI.4.1

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111

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Transportation Close Reading

By Lessons in Literacy

This 58 page product contains 10 transportation-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Each passage comes in 2 different formats: whole page and half page with questions. This makes them

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

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Spring Paired Passages

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Paired Passages: Spring- This 70 page product contains 7 spring-themed paired passages (making 14 passages in all). Each topic has a non-fiction passage and a fiction passage. Being able to compare/contrast texts is a critical reading skill. Each

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Spring

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Graphic Organizers, Centers

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RL.1.1, RL.2.1, RL.3.1, RI.1.1, RI.1.4, RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RI.3.1, RI.3.4

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Spring Close Reading

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Close Reading: Spring- This 58 page product contains 10 spring-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Each passage comes in 2 different formats: whole page and half page with questions. This

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Spring, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Graphic Organizers, Centers

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RI.1.2, RI.2.2, RI.3.2

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Insects Close Reading

By Lessons in Literacy

This 58 page product contains 10 insect themed non-fiction close reading passages 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 Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

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146

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Winter Paired Passages

By Lessons in Literacy

Paired Passages: Winter- This 70 page product contains 7 winter-themed paired passages (making 14 passages in all). Each topic has a non-fiction passage and a fiction passage. Being able to compare/contrast texts is a critical reading skill. Each

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.2.1, RL.3.1, RI.1.1, RI.1.4, RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RI.3.1, RI.3.4

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Winter Close Reading

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Close Reading: Winter- This 50 page product contains 8 winter-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Each passage comes in 2 different formats: whole page and half page with questions. This

Subjects:

Winter, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

$4.00

183

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Close Reading Bundle

By Lessons in Literacy

Close Reading Bundle: This bundle contains 40 non-fiction articles (5 each from 8 of my close reading packs). 105 pages of fun, colorful articles with evidence-based comprehension sheets to go with each one! Every article is lexile leveled for your

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1, RI.4.1

$15.00

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100

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Fall Paired Passages

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Paired Passages: Fall- This 52 page product contains 7 fall-themed paired passages (making 14 passages in all). Each topic has a non-fiction passage and a fiction passage. Being able to compare/contrast texts is a critical reading skill. Each paired

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

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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

SUBJECTS

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