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Foreshadowing Definition and Practice Worksheet (Distance Learning)

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This worksheet sheet introduces the concept of Foreshadowing and has students practice the skill using small examples. This print and go resource asks students to evaluate examples (Including hyperlinked web resources (with QR Codes) such as a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Test Preparation

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Lesson

$4.00

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Socratic Seminar Packet

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Product DescriptionThis Socratic Seminar Packet includes:-Student directions and descriptions of a socratic seminar and how it is conducted. -Teacher directions-Socratic Seminar Prep Sheet for students-During the seminar notesheet-Post seminar exit

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English Language Arts, Reading

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

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Worksheets, Activities

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245

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Inferring with Alma

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This product is a companion sheet for the video Alma . https://youtu.be/irbFBgI0jhM. Your students will be RIVETED by this film!!This video features an adorably animated little girl strolling through the city on a winter day. Oddly, she spots a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Instructional Technology, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Video Files, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.5

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Escape Room - Students Create Their Own

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Students create their OWN themed escape room in this terrific editable Google Slide product.....and NO LOCKS ARE NEEDED!!!!! This is a print and go Escape Room concept for ANY content area.Have students edit the template to include a theme, a

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For All Subject Areas, End of Year

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

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Activities, Simulations

$9.00

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Etymology (Word Origin) Lesson

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This is an instructional tool to introduce students to the concept of etymology (word origin). Students will learn that 60% of the words in the English Language come from Greek/Latin roots and that there are powerful decoding skills that come from

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary

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

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Lesson

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L.5.4b, L.5.4c, L.6.4b, L.6.4c, L.7.4b, L.7.4c, L.8.4b, L.8.4c

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Criteria and Constraints Lesson Plan

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This COMPLETE lesson plan will support your Next Generation Science classroom by teaching students to distinguish between criteria and constraints when working with Engineering Design Challenges! (MS-ETS1-1 and MS-ETS1-2)In this lesson, you'll get

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Science, General Science, Engineering

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

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Lesson

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Online Resource
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Argumentative Writing - Toulmin Model

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This product provides a complete step by step guide for students on argumentative writing. Each page is a worksheet and practice examples on the following terms as coined by

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Unit Plans, Lesson

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Cereal Box Book Report & Commercial

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Working on persuasive techniques? Need a creative book report project? Use these instructions and templates to have your students create a book report out of a cereal box. Students can then record a commercial advertisement for their cereal. This

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Projects, Activities

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Flashback/Foreshadowing with an Animated Short Film

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Introducing BIBO! This print and go lesson provides links and stop points for the award winning movie titled Bibo about a loyal and devoted robot that has found himself in unimaginable circumstances. (Video is on both Vimeo and YouTube) This well

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Other (Specialty), Instructional Technology, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Activities, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.5

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Scientific Drawing Lesson Plan

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If you're teaching Next Generation Science Standards, providing students with a good foundation in Scientific Drawing Skills is a critical part of supporting the Science and Engineering Practices! This Scientific Drawing Lesson is a Google Slide

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Science, General Science, Physical Science

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

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Lesson

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Tinkercad - Create an Invention

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3D Modeling and design provide AMAZING ways for students to practice their STEM (STEAM) skills. This EDITABLE GOOGLE DOCUMENT combines digital skills AND writing skills, persuasive writing, argumentative writing, creative writing as well as

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Other (Science), Economics , Writing

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

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Unit Plans

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Teaching the CER Game

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Are you trying to get your students more effective at writing a CER for Science? This FUN and ENGAGING activity really helps! In this printable are 9 complete CER examples, except, they’ve been cut apart into Claims... Evidence… and Reasoning

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Science, General Science, Physical Science

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

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Activities

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Plot Diagram Practice with an Animated Short

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This product is a companion sheet for the video Lighthouse: http://vimeo.com/21910518. This charming video features a tiny village on an island watched over by the protective beacon of a lighthouse when suddenly a problem arises. This 3 minute

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English Language Arts, Short Stories, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.5

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Animated Shorts for Reading Instruction - BUNDLE!! Distance Learning

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Here it is!! FINALLY! A super bundle of all of my best-selling animated shorts for instruction lessons. Talk about STUDENT ENGAGEMENT? Here it is! These best-sellers are sure to please you and your students....and help them learn critical

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English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Printables, Video Files, Lesson

$19.00

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Crime Scene

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This crime scene activity involves a crime, suspects, evidence and an evidence collection packet for students. Students have an opportunity to exercise those important CCLS skills of evaluating evidence with this engaging lesson. Included in this

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository

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

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Activities, Simulations

$8.00

103

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Minecraft Bulletin Board Set - Student Work Display

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This cute little bulletin board set will remind students of the VERY popular Minecraft game....only it says Mind Craft! Suitable for 36 - 48 inch bulletin boards, these full color printable images can be cut out and pieced together to say "Our

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For All Subject Areas

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

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Clip Art

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Comparing a story to a video - The Monkey's Paw

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This Monkey's Paw Pack really packs a CCSS punch! This lesson provides a link to an engaging and compelling 29 minute video of The Monkey's Paw story by W. W. Jacobs. http://vimeo.com/20009303 The companion worksheet focuses on the mood of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Video Files, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.3, RL.5.9, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.7

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QR Scavenger Hunt - Context clues using QR Codes

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This Scavenger Hunt allows students to practice utilizing context clues while having fun! Students 'scan' a QR code to get their context clue question. Answering a question will lead them to an envelope which has more context clue questions, QR

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$4.00

123

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Characterization with an Animated Short

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This printable worksheet features the creative and highly engaging 6 minute animated short by Lucas Martell titled Pigeon Impossible. http://vimeo.com/8527864. The video is very 'mission impossible' like and is one that students find highly

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Video Files, Lesson

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (1.35 MB)

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Inferring - QR Code Scavenger Hunt

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This Scavenger Hunt allows students to practice the valuable skill of inferring while having fun! Students 'scan' a QR code to get their statement that they have to make inferences from.Statements include Inferring emotion, inferring story events,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RL.6.1, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.L.4

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been a teacher for 14+ years and have always taught the sixth grade. Prior to teaching I worked in the health insurance industry as a Marketing Representative. I love integrating technology into the curriculum as much as possible. My blog: yoursmarticles.blogspot.com focuses on strategies for technology integration. Through conferences, seminars and training sessions I share my experience with other teachers as much as possible!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Unquestionably my teaching style is student-centered. Student inquiry and project based activities are my strengths coupled with technology integration.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certified Teacher 2018 and 2020 NYS Teacher of the Year Finalist Certified BrainPop Educator Apple Teacher Google Certified Teacher Level 2 Lee Bryant Outstanding Technology Teacher of the year 2014-2015 Published in 2013 NYSMSA'S In Transitions journal Published in AMLE Magazine Published iBook on Student ENgagement Presenter at ISTE, NYSMA, NYSCATE and many other conferences on technology integration Author of Yoursmarticles.blogspot.com

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

1991 Graduated from Michigan State University 2001 Obtained Masters Degree and teaching certificate PRE-K through 6 60+ hours above masters credit

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Mother of 3 sons (and a charming cavalier spaniel), runner and ice hockey player. I love my job and put all of my energy into doing what's best for students.

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

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Measurement, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Archaeology, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, World Languages, Latin, Chinese, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Art), Other (Performing Arts), Computer Science, ESL-EFL-ELL, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Economics , Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, The New Year, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering, Classroom Community