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Author's Purpose Text-Coding Reading Passages | PDF & GOOGLE SLIDES

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Author's Purpose Text-Coding Reading Passages. 21 fun and engaging NO PREP AUTHOR'S PURPOSE PASSAGES inviting students to text code clues as they read and to explain their thinking in complete sentences. Author's Purposes include: To Persuade, to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1

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Genre Reading Passages

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Genre Text-Coding Reading Passages: 27 NO PREP GENRE PASSAGES in book blurb format, inviting students to text code clues as they read and to defend their choices in complete sentences using text-based evidence. Also includes 13 Genre Posters!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$4.25

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Making Inferences Reading Passages | PDF & GOOGLE SLIDES | Distance Learning

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Making Inferences Text-Coding Reading Passages. 20 fun and engaging NO PREP INFERENCING PASSAGES inviting students to use their schema and text clues to make inferences and to explain their thinking in complete sentences. Includes a Bite-Size

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.3.1, RL.4.1

$4.50

108

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Fiction or Non-Fiction Text-Coding Reading Passages

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Fiction or Non-Fiction: 20 NO PREP FICTION or NON-FICTION Text-Coding Passages inviting students to text code clues as they read and to defend their choices using complete sentences. Help your students solidify their understanding about elements of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$4.50

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Reading Log Bookmarks | Christmas and Winter Break Themes

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Winter Break Reading Log Bookmarks!Keep them reading all winter break long with these 40 December winter and Christmas themed reading log / reading tracker bookmarks! Give these bookmarks out as gifts to your students to encourage reading over the

Subjects:

Reading, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

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

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Printables

$3.50

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Author's Purpose Task Cards

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Author's Purpose Task Cards designed to give students fun, interactive practice with persuasive, informative, and entertainment passages. _____________________________________________________________________ The task card format allows students to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$3.50

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Back-to-School Explore the Room

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Back to School Explore the Room Activity! Get your students up, moving, and exploring during the first day/week of school. Students will familiarize themselves with their new classroom as they answer each question. 24 total cards!

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$3.00

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Community Helpers Booklet

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Community Helpers Interactive Little Reader Booklet: Introduce Text-Coding and Citing Evidence-Based Text at an early age with this 16 page interactive booklet all about Community Helpers. Great enrichment for your Community Helper's Unit, Reader's

Subjects:

Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$2.00

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Presidents' Day History | Non-Fiction Interactive Mini-Book

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This Presidents’ Day interactive mini-book dives into the history of Presidents’ Day, dating back to when it was first called Washington’s Birthday. It describes the important accomplishments of both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. It

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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Veterans Day History | Non-Fiction Interactive Mini-Book

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This Veterans Day interactive mini-book dives into the history of Veterans Day, dating back to when it was originally Armistice Day. It explains why the holiday was changed, when it changed, and who changed it. It also explains what the branches of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.10, CCRA.R.1...

$3.00

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Thanksgiving History | Non-Fiction Interactive Mini-Book

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This Thanksgiving interactive mini-book dives into the history of the Thanksgiving holiday, dating back to the treaty and first Pilgrim corn harvest feast of 1621 with the Wampanoag people and the Pilgrims. It ends with a description of the feast,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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Labor Day History | Non-Fiction Interactive Mini-Book

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This Labor Day interactive mini-book dives into the history of the Labor Day holiday, dating back to the 1800s when workers began a big push for workers’ rights in the United States. It explains how there were protests and strikes to bring awareness

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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St. Patrick's Day History | Non-Fiction Interactive Mini-Book

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This St. Patrick’s Day interactive mini-book dives deep into the history and unique traditions associated with St. Patrick’s Day. Students will learn all about the origins of the holiday and discover how St. Patrick’s Day customs and traditions

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.4, RI.3.7, RI.3.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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4th of July History | Non-Fiction Interactive Mini-Book

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This 4th of July interactive mini-book dives deep into the history of Independence Day, dating back to the settlement of the 13 original colonies. It explains why the Revolutionary War was fought, what the Declaration of Independence was, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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History of Holidays | Interactive Mini-Books Bundle

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History of Holidays Interactive Mini-Book Bundle! This is a GROWING bundle. The sooner you buy, the more you save. Engage your 2nd or 3rd grade readers in these in-depth, fun, and engaging, interactive mini-books that dive into the history behind

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$33.00

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Groundhog Day History | Non-Fiction Interactive Mini-Book

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This Groundhog Day interactive mini-book dives into the history of Groundhog Day, dating back to the ancient Christian festival of Candlemas. It describes how February 2nd traditions evolved over time to become the modern holiday we know today.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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Earth Day History | Non-Fiction Interactive Mini-Book

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This Earth Day interactive mini-book covers the history of Earth Day, ideas for Earth Day activities, and the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! Students will learn what actions they can take on Earth Day and every day to help protect the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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Halloween History | Non-Fiction Interactive Mini-Book

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This Halloween interactive mini-book dives deep into the history of Halloween, dating back to an old Celtic harvest festival called Samhain. It describes how the traditions evolved over time, influenced by Christians centuries later and then by

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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Valentine's Day History | Non-Fiction Interactive Mini-Book

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This History of Valentine's Day interactive mini-book covers the history of Valentine's Day, dating back to the most popular story of St. Valentine of Rome in 270 AD. Students will learn about the bitter-sweet origins of the holiday and discover how

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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Cinco de Mayo History | Non-Fiction Interactive Mini-Book

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This Cinco de Mayo interactive mini-book dives deep into the history of Cinco de Mayo and describes how it is celebrated in both Mexico and the United States. Every informational page is followed by an interactive page. The interactive pages either

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (6.56 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

7 years of experiential teaching, engaging students in grades 1-5 in hands-on, discovery-based learning, driven by the creation of real-world authentic products.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Project and performance-based learning is my passion! Check out my Facebook Page for photos and videos of my student-created final products! Well-versed in actively engaging students in the Singapore Math model which carefully guides students from the concrete, to the pictorial, to the abstract. Daily use of protocols that actively engage all students in the cooperative learning process.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

KSL News Radio and Zion's Bank Teacher Feature Award recipient in 2012.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

A.A. Mt. San Antonio College B.A. Brigham Young University Level 2 Professional Educator License

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Born and raised in sunny southern California where I developed a love of beach bonfires, Tommy's Original Burgers, Disneyland, and Broadway shows at the Pantages and Ahmanson Theaters. Current resident of northern Utah where I've developed a love of National Parks, camping, hiking, and 4-wheeling in the snow!

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Other (Science), Social Studies, Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, For All Subjects, Summer, End of Year, Close Reading