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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

Subjects:

Geography, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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

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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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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

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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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Close Reading Bundle

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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

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Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

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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, RI.4.1

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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

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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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Insects Close Reading

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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

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Worksheets, Centers

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RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

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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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192

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Winter Paired Passages

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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

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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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Context Clues: Reading Passages

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Context Clues: Reading Passages- This 34 page product contains 10 reading passages focused on CONTEXT CLUES. Common core reading standards ask our students to be able to understand unknown words using clues within the text. These passages practice

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$5.00

182

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Growth Mindset Reading Passages

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Growth Mindset Reading Passages- This 54-page product contains 10 reading passages. Each passage is about a character who learns a growth mindset. The passages come in 2 options: color and black/white. Also, each passage comes with comprehension

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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175

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Famous Americans Close Reading

By Lessons in Literacy

Close Reading: Famous Americans- This 52 page product contains 10 famous American themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets and character bubble maps to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in

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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130

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Zoo Close Reading

By Lessons in Literacy

Close Reading: Zoo- This 58 page product contains 10 zoo-themed nonfiction 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

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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123

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Farm Close Reading

By Lessons in Literacy

Close Reading: Farm- This 58 page product contains 10 farm 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

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

$4.00

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Main Idea Nonfiction Passages for Google Classroom (Volume 1)

By Lessons in Literacy

Main Idea Nonfiction Passages for Google Classroom (Volume 1): When purchasing this product, you will receive your own copy of a 24-page Google Slide presentation and of 10 Google Form quizzes. Please make sure you have your own Google Classroom

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

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RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.2.4, RI.2.5, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.4, RI.3.5, RI.3.7

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Inferences: Foldable Stories

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Inferences: Foldable Stories- This 27 page product contains 10 foldable stories focusing on the concept of inferences. Common core standards not only ask students to make inferences but also to prove HOW they came up with those ideas. These

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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RL.2.1, RL.3.1, RL.4.1

$3.50

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Landforms Close Reading for Google Classroom

By Lessons in Literacy

**My bestseller is now DIGITAL!Landforms Close Reading for Google Classroom- When purchasing this product, you will receive your own copy of a 37-page Google Slide presentation and 12 Google Form quizzes. Please make sure you have your own Google

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

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$4.00

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James Oglethorpe: Pebble Go

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James Oglethorpe: Pebble Go- This interactive resource allows students to go beyond the text while using the Pebble Go resource on James Oglethorpe. Students will follow along, complete sentences, fill-in charts, illustrate James Oglethorpe's life,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Social Studies - History, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$1.50

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Stop and Respond {Interactive Stories}

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Stop and Respond {Interactive Stories}- This resource is a perfect way to practice responding to texts while your students are reading. Students will be asked to STOP and RESPOND through out the story by envisioning, predicting, and much more.10

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$4.00

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Nocturnal Close Reading

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Close Reading: Nocturnal- This 42 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. The articles

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

$4.00

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Animal Lovers Close Reading- Cutest Edition

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Animal Lovers Close Reading- Cutest Edition: This product contains 8 nonfiction close reading passages with a focus on comprehension. Common Core reading standards focus greatly on our students being able to read nonfiction text, understand text

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

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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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