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Aesops Fables 2nd 3rd Grade Central Message Passages The Boy Who Cried Wolf +

By Peas in a Pod

Explore Aesop's fables, theme, central message, and teach a lesson or moral with this 2nd grade / 3rd grade CCSS standards-aligned resource. It includes an anchor chart, and 3 of Aesop’s fables (The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Tortoise & the Hare,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.4, RL.2.5, RL.2.6, RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5...

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$3.00

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Main Idea Worksheets | Main Idea and Supporting Details Graphic Organizer

By Peas in a Pod

⭐ These fiction main idea and key details passages give students multiple opportunities to practice recognizing text organization. When students can see the organization of a written paragraph, they can more easily identify the main idea. In

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RI.2.2, RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.8, RI.6.2

$6.00

$5.50

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Short Text for Making Inferences Short Stories for Inferencing 3rd 4th 5th Grade

By Peas in a Pod

This resource includes 24 printable inference task cards. The first set is easier and multiple choice. The second set has the same stories, but students are asked to make an inference and write it out on their own. This provides more of a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.4.1, RI.5.1

$3.25

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Main Idea and Details Activities | Reading Comprehension 3rd Grade +

By Peas in a Pod

This “Main Idea of the Week” resource includes anchor posters, main idea graphic organizers that can be applied to any text, 37 practice passages that increase in difficulty, and answer keys.Save Big - This resource is also included in this bundle:

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.8, RI.6.2

$19.00

$16.50

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Fairytales Fables Folktales and Myths 1st 2nd 3rd Grade Readers Theater Scripts

By Peas in a Pod

This bundle is full of 2nd & 3rd grade standards aligned worksheets and reader's theater scripts. It works beautifully as supplement to any reading curriculum. Students are asked to identify morals, recount stories by exploring their elements,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.5, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, RL.2.6, RL.2.7, RL.3.1, RL.3.2...

$21.98

$17.59

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After Testing Activities Fun First Grade Reading Passages Aesop's Fables

By Peas in a Pod

Explore Aesop's fables, theme, central message, compare and contrast, all while teaching a moral with this 1st grade CCSS standards-aligned resource. It includes an anchor chart and 3 of Aesop’s fables (The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Tortoise &

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.5, RL.1.9, RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI.1.4, RI.1.5...

$4.75

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Fairytales The Three Little Pigs Cinderella Fairy Tale Graphic Organizer Unit +

By Peas in a Pod

Build reading fluency & have FUN with these readers theater fairy tale scripts - The 3 Little Pigs, Cinderella & Rumpelstiltskin! Engage your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade students in a delightful literary adventure! This resource is perfect for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.5, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, RL.2.6, RL.2.7, RL.3.1, RL.3.2...

$11.49

$9.75

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Finding Theme Worksheets Teaching Theme Activities Central Message Passages

By Peas in a Pod

Finding the theme can be a difficult skill for students to master, but it doesn't have to be! This differentiated resource includes central message passages, large & small anchor charts, graphic organizers, lists of common themes in literature,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.4.2, RL.5.2, RL.6.2, RI.6.2, RI.7.2

$4.75

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Aesops Fables with Comprehension Questions The Boy Who Cried Wolf Lion & Mouse +

By Peas in a Pod

Explore Aesop's fables with comprehension questions, theme, main idea, and teach morals with this standards-aligned resource. It includes an anchor chart and 3 of Aesop’s classic fables written for 4th & 5th grade - The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5...

$4.99

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Author's Purpose Task Cards RTI Daily Reading Comprehension 5th 6th 7th Grade

By Peas in a Pod

Inform? Persuade? Entertain? Help students learn to evaluate text to determine the author's purpose and explain how it is conveyed. This low prep resource includes 32 author’s purpose task cards, an anchor chart, recording sheets, & an answer

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.6.6, RI.5.1, RI.6.6, RI.7.1, CCRA.R.1

$5.00

$3.00

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Folktales Story Retell Graphic Organizer Paul Bunyan Anansi the Spider Retelling

By Peas in a Pod

Explore multicultural folktales, theme, main idea, and teach morals with this 2nd & 3rd Grade CCSS standards-aligned resource. It includes an anchor chart and 3 multicultural folk tales written for 2nd & 3rd grade. Each folktale has 6

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.4, RL.2.5, RL.2.6, RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5...

$5.50

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Author's Purpose 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade Author's Purpose Task Cards RTI

By Peas in a Pod

Inform? Persuade? Entertain? Help students learn to evaluate text to determine the author's purpose with these 32 task cards. Cards 1-24 are easier and multiple choice. Cards 25 – 32 ask students to write short paragraphs with a specific purpose in

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RI.2.1, RI.2.6, RI.3.1, RI.4.1

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (4.43 MB)

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Compare and Contrast Task Cards 5th Grade Compare and Contrast Passages 2nd +

By Peas in a Pod

Elevate your reading instruction with our versatile resource featuring 22 differentiated compare and contrast task cards! Designed to meet various skill levels, Cards 1-16 prompt students to compare or contrast details within a short fiction

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.3.9, RL.4.9, RL.5.9, RI.2.9, RI.3.9, RI.4.9, RI.5.9

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (4.67 MB)

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Cause and Effect Anchor Chart ⭐ Cause and Effect Task Cards 3rd 4th 5th Grade

By Peas in a Pod

Enhance your reading curriculum and keep students actively engaged with our cause and effect task cards! Our comprehensive resource includes anchor charts and 32 multiple-choice task cards! The anchor chart is flexible, allowing you to print it as a

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.8, RI.4.5, RI.5.5

$4.00

$3.25

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Harmony Day Folktales 4th 5th Grade Cultures Around the World Paul Bunyan +

By Peas in a Pod

Explore cultures around the world through folktales, theme, main idea, and teach morals with this 4th & 5th Grade CCSS standards-aligned resource. It includes an anchor chart and 3 multicultural folktales. Each folktale has 11 corresponding

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5...

$4.89

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Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension All About Cesar Chavez

By Peas in a Pod

These Cesar Chavez reading comprehension passages focus on finding the main idea. I’ve included anchor chart posters, main idea graphic organizers that can be applied to any text, and an answer key. These passages are differentiated into 3

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RI.2.2, RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.8

$4.00

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (3.27 MB)

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Reading Profile Log Simple Book Review Template 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

By Peas in a Pod

Reading Comprehension Book Profile! Before taking an Accelerated Reader, Scholastic, or comprehension test, I require my students to complete this reading profile. Their scores rose dramatically after introducing it!It encourages students to take a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.6.4...

$0.95

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Hi, I started teaching in 2004. I have taught kinder - 8th, thanks to a few combo classes! I've district hopped three times, and that has given me a lot of insight into the needs of various communities and the teachers who work there.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Being super dorky has really helped me in the classroom! I'll sing, dance, or do both to refocus my group. They roll with laughter and are ultimately drawn in by my antics. They have no idea they were just fooled into focusing! (Let's keep that our little secret. ;)

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Graduated with honors, Named as a top 100 teacher blogger by feedspot: www.peasinapodlessons.com

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BS Liberal Studies, CSU Northridge; Multiple Subject Clear Credential; Masters of Education in Cross Cultural Education; Preschool Teaching Certificate

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My favorite grades to teach are kinder, third, and fifth. In CA, kinder is a half day. (It's a full day for the teacher because you teach and then help with the other class. However, since the kids are only there for half the day, they are not exhausted!) I like third because they are mature enough to focus for a longer period of time but are still young enough to be super sweet. Fifth is also awesome because they have a more adult like sense of humor but aren't preteen sassy...yet! ......................................................................................................................................... ⭐ Check out my blog: www.peasinapodlessons.com ⭐ Connect on Instagram: @peasinapodlessons

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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, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Ancient History, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Other (Art), Physical Education, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, 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, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, Coaching, Early Intervention, School Psychology, End of Year, Close Reading, Classroom Community