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Figurative Language Worksheets Color by Number

By The Literacy Library

These color by code printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice their ELA standards in a fun, engaging activity!Be sure to check out the other CCSS-aligned Color by Code products in my TpT store!Includes:4 skills practice sheets

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

L.4.5, L.4.5a, L.5.5, L.5.5a, CCRA.L.5

$3.00

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Context Clues Color by Number Spring Pack

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These spring-themed color by code printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words! Spring Topics Included:ButterfliesFlowersRainbowsTornadoesRainfallThe coloring sheets AND

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

L.3.4, L.3.4a, L.4.4, L.4.4a, L.5.4, L.5.4a, CCRA.L.4

$3.00

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Context Clues Color by Number Winter Pack

By The Literacy Library

These winter-themed color by code printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words! The coloring sheets AND skills sheets are winter themed. Each skill sheet focuses on a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

L.3.4, L.3.4a, L.4.4, L.4.4a, L.5.4, L.5.4a, CCRA.L.4

$3.00

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Context Clues Color by Number Fall Worksheets

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These fall-themed color by code printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words! Autumn Topics Included:History of ApplesHistory of PumpkinsHistory of ScarecrowsHistory of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

L.3.4, L.3.4a, L.4.4, L.4.4a, L.5.4, L.5.4a, CCRA.L.4

$3.00

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Figurative Language Thanksgiving Color by Number Activities

By The Literacy Library

These Thanksgiving-themed color by code printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice explaining the meaning of figurative language!Includes 4 Color-by-Code Activities:Explain SimilesExplain MetaphorsExplain PersonificationExplain

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

L.4.5, L.4.5a, L.5.5, L.5.5a, L.6.5, L.6.5a, CCRA.L.5

$3.00

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Context Clues Color by Number Mega Bundle

By The Literacy Library

This is the bundle of ALL of the seasonal context clue color-by-code printables from my store. These color-by-numbers are the PERFECT way for your students to practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words!The current value

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

L.3.4, L.3.4a, L.4.4, L.4.4a, L.5.4, L.5.4a, L.6.4, L.6.4a, CCRA.L.4

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Reading Choice Boards | Reading Response Prompts

By The Literacy Library

These DIGITAL & PRINTABLE reading choice boards are a great way to increase engagement during reader's responses! Either print or post the reading choice board onto Google Classroom™ & students can choose which prompt to respond to after

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps

$3.50

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Sheltered Instruction Lesson Plan Template (SIOP)

By The Literacy Library

Need help with sheltered instruction lesson planning? This is the ULTIMATE SIOP lesson plan template that is geared to making content comprehensible for English Learners!This resource includes:➡︎ 2 Editable, Digital Templates (for those that prefer

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Professional Development, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Classroom Forms, For Principals & Administrators, Lesson

$2.00

Digital Download ZIP (3.55 MB)

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Halloween Context Clues Color by Number Activity

By The Literacy Library

This Halloween color by number worksheet is a great way for students to practice using context clues! This Halloween-themed color by code printable is the PERFECT way for your students to use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

L.3.4, L.3.4a, L.4.4, L.4.4a, L.5.4, L.5.4a, CCRA.L.4

$1.00

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Context Clues Color by Number Summer Pack

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These summer-themed color by code printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words! Summer Topics Included:History of PopsiclesAll About SandcastlesAll About SeashellsHistory

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Summer

Grades:

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

Types:

Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

L.3.4, L.3.4a, L.4.4, L.4.4a, L.5.4, L.5.4a, CCRA.L.4

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (5.44 MB)

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History of Saint Patrick's Day Reading Passage

By The Literacy Library

Help your students understand the history of St Patrick's Day with this reading passage!The resource includes a DIGITAL & PRINT St. Patrick's Day reading passage. The passage focusing on descriptive text structure, a 5-question comprehension

Subjects:

Reading, St. Patrick's Day, Spring

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.8, CCRA.R.5

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (6.07 MB)

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Reading Interview Color by Number | Reading Interest Inventory

By The Literacy Library

Looking for a no prep, engaging way to get to know your students' reading habits and reading interests? This color by code activity is the PERFECT way to get to know your middle school students at the beginning of the year!Student pictures are

Subjects:

Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (2.02 MB)

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Christmas Figurative Language Color by Number Worksheets

By The Literacy Library

These Christmas-themed color by code printable worksheets are the PERFECT way for your students to practice identifying and explaining the meaning of figurative language!Includes 4 Color-by-Code Activities:Simile, Metaphor or Hyperbole?Metaphor,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

L.4.5, L.4.5a, L.5.5, L.5.5a, L.6.5, L.6.5a, CCRA.L.5

$3.00

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History of Diwali Reading Passage

By The Literacy Library

Help your students understand the history of Diwali (aka Festival of Lights) with this reading passage!The resource includes a DIGITAL & PRINT nonfiction passage about the History of Diwali, a 5-question comprehension check, an answer key, and a

Subjects:

Reading, Autumn, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.8, CCRA.R.5

$2.00

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Easter Spring Figurative Language Color by Number Activities

By The Literacy Library

These Easter / Spring-themed color by code printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice identifying and explaining types of figurative language! Includes 2 Color-by-Code Activities:Identifying Similes, Metaphors &

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Easter, Spring

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

L.4.5, L.5.5, L.6.5, CCRA.L.5

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (13.29 MB)

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History of May Day Reading Passage

By The Literacy Library

Help your students understand the history of May Day with this reading passage!The resource includes a DIGITAL & PRINT nonfiction passage about the History of May Day, a 5-question comprehension check, an answer key, and a graphic organizer

Subjects:

Reading, Spring, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.8, CCRA.R.5

$2.00

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Analyze Character Traits Color by Number Activities

By The Literacy Library

These color by code printables are the PERFECT addition to your story elements unit. Your upper elementary students will practice analyzing characters in a fun, engaging way! Includes 5 Color-by-Code Activities:Internal vs. External Character Traits

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.3, RL.4.3

$3.00

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December Writing Prompts | Digital Writing Choice Boards

By The Literacy Library

These December writing prompts are perfect for winter writing! These writing menus are a fun way to encourage students to write about what interests them all month long! Just post the writing choice board onto Google Classroom™ & students can

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps, Centers

$2.50

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Christmas Context Clues Color by Number Activity

By The Literacy Library

Looking for a nondenominational Christmas activity for upper elementary students? This activity teaches students about the history and traditions behind Christmas trees while students practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

L.3.4, L.3.4a, L.4.4, L.4.4a, L.5.4, L.5.4a, CCRA.L.4

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (4.92 MB)

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Expanding, Reducing, and Combining Sentences Activities

By The Literacy Library

These color-by-number printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice ELA CCSS L.5.3 in a fun, engaging activity!Be sure to check out the other CCSS-aligned Color by Code products in my TpT store!Includes:4 skills practice sheets

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

L.5.3, L.5.3a, L.5.3b, CCRA.L.3

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.53 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am currently a literacy coach in Chicago schools & a professor at Loyola University. However, I have spent majority of my career teaching 4th & 5th grade in Australia, Panama & Chicago.

MY TEACHING STYLE

It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.--Albert Einstein

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S. Elmhurst College 2009 M.A. Saint Xaiver University 2017

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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, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Geometry, Other (Math), Social Studies, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, ELA Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Coaching, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month