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Reading Genre List

By Inspire Dream Create

Here is a quick reference guide on the different types of Reading Genres to use in your classroom. Some ideas on how to use the guide are: Have your students glue it into their Reader's Response Journal as a reference tool. Make it bigger and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Library Skills

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Handouts, Printables

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Onomatopoeia Poster Project

By Inspire Dream Create

This is a fun, interactive way to get your students to learn and remember what onomatopoeia means. After teaching my students the definition, the purpose of using an Onomatopoeia and locating them in poems and books, I had them complete this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Printables, Posters

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Figurative Language Poster Project

By Inspire Dream Create

Great END OF THE UNIT PROJECT! 4 Projects IN ONE!!!! Background needed before this project can be completed: • Direct instruction on teaching the different types of figurative language. • Modeling to find each type of figurative language in a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Assessment, Posters

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Figurative Language Flipbook Project

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Figurative Language Flipbook Project (Number ONE SELLER!) How to Use: When you are studying poetry, it’s hard for students to remember all the different types of Figurative Language. Having them create their own flipbook to use as a learning tool

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Study Guides, Projects, Printables

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Personal Values Unit (Health Education)

By Inspire Dream Create

Personal Values Lessons Pack Great for Middle School Health Classrooms, Advisory Programs and the Regular Classroom! This unit contains a variety pack of lessons, which you can pick and choose to best meet your students’ needs. You can use all,

Subjects:

Health, Life Skills, Character Education

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts, Lesson

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Book Jacket Project, Checklist and Rubric

By Inspire Dream Create

Need a fun way to showcase your student's knowledge? Have them create a book jacket for their choice/independent book! Students create a book jacket showing their knowledge of story plot, setting, character, author's bio, and quotes. Students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Projects, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RL.3.6, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1...

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Compare and Contrast- Candy Project!

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Candy Compare & Contrast Fun File Folder Project which is quick, fun and easy for your students! Great for Upper Elementary and Middle School Project Purpose: To compare and contrast 2 different types of candy to have your students show their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Printables

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RL.3.3, RL.4.3, RL.5.3, RL.6.3, RL.7.3, RL.8.3

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Inference Comic Strip Project

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Inference Comic Strip Project Great for Upper Elementary and Middle School Students! Project Purpose: To help students practice their skills of inferring. Project Background: Students should have previous experience with how to infer while

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1

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End of the Year Fun Activity Pack

By Inspire Dream Create

Enjoy this FREE end of the year fun activity pack! Included activities are: word search, word scramble, I will sheet, then and now, poem sheet, letter to my teacher sheet, end of the year letter, and find someone who sheet. Great for students in

Subjects:

Writing, Spring, End of Year

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

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15 Figurative Language Practice Sheets & Activities

By Inspire Dream Create

15 Figurative Language Practice Sheets & Activities Here are a variety of worksheets & activities you can use in your classroom for students to practice Figurative Language. I would highly suggest you explicitly teach each type of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$5.00

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Personal Narrative Assignment & Rubric - Common Core Aligned

By Inspire Dream Create

Personal Narrative Assignment This unit contains a student directions sheet, prewriting pages, graphic organizer, student revision sheet, peer conference sheet and Common Core Aligned Rubric. All forms are student friendly and easy to follow.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Projects, Handouts, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.5.3a, W.5.3b, W.5.3c, W.5.3d, W.5.3e, W.5.4, W.6.3a, W.6.3b, W.6.3d, W.6.3e, W.7.3a...

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Writing Conference Forms for Teachers & Students

By Inspire Dream Create

Looking for a way to organize your writing conference information? Here is a great product to do just that! All are aligned with Common Core Standards (5th-8th Grade) with a Six Traits Focus. What this pack includes: Student Notes Conference

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Reflective Journals for Teachers, Printables

$3.00

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Informational Text Feature Project, Rubric and Chart

By Inspire Dream Create

Common Core focuses more on Informational Text. Here a an AMAZING Informational Text Feature Project, how to use page, rubric, student evaluation, and informational text feature chart. The first sheet is the direction sheet for the teacher. The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Rubrics

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Kinds of Sentences (Grammar Practice)

By Inspire Dream Create

GREAT RESOURCE! You have to have this unit!!!! This unit is aligned to Common Core Standard L ___.3. It's great for grades 4th-7th. The unit contains: Teacher Information 3 Different Journal/Notebook Resources 7 Different Worksheets Kinds of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

L.3.3, L.4.3, L.5.3, L.6.3, L.7.3

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Character Charades Game (3rd-8th)

By Inspire Dream Create

Character Charades Game Looking for a fun way to have your students understand character traits? Here it is! A Character Trait's Charades Game! Great for grades 3rd-8th! Students will learn how to determine different character traits through

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Task Cards, Centers

$2.00

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Inference Task Cards (Short Story and Picture)

By Inspire Dream Create

Need a fun way to have your students practice their inferring skills? Here are 12 short stories and 20 pictures on task cards for students to practice with. Students love hands on fun interactive ways to practice these skills. When student's infer

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Task Cards

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Biography Book Report & Rubric

By Inspire Dream Create

Common Core is putting more of a focus on Nonfiction Text. Therefore as teachers we need to find fun and creative ways to spark our students interest in this informational text. Here is a quick and easy way to have your students practice reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Printables

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Historical Fiction Picture Book Project

By Inspire Dream Create

Historical Picture Book As teachers, we are always trying to motivate our students to learn about various concepts. Some students struggle with historical fiction and/or learning about the history through informational text. This project gives

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Printables

$2.50

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Task Cards- Main Idea for Upper Elementary and Middle School

By Inspire Dream Create

These cards are great for being able to meet the needs of all your students in the classroom. They are also fun and motivational to students who need a little extra push. Typical worksheets don’t build dendrites in our brain but fun hands on,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$3.50

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Paper Bag Character Project, Checklist & Rubric

By Inspire Dream Create

Ever think to yourself that my students can’t do another traditional book report? Here is a fun way for them to show case their knowledge of character and characterization. Students will be expected to select one character from a book they have

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Printables

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This marks my 21st year teaching, although I truly believe I have not yet worked a day during these years. My passion is educating others, whether it's students, colleagues, friends and family. I love what I do!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I use a variety of teaching styles...it's whatever works for each student. I tend to lean more a constructivist style.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have been recognized year after year as a top educator in my school district for using the latest brain research strategies in my classroom.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergraduate degree in Elementary Education PreK-6th with a concentration in Geography. Graduate degree in Reading, K-12th with a specialization in special education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have taught for 7 years in New York and 13 years in Colorado. In addition to being a Reading Specialist for the Boulder Valley School District, I was a consultant/educator for Gray Matters- Brain Based Consulting Company in Colorado.