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Ocean Non-Fiction Close Reading Passages (FREEBIE)

By Lessons in Literacy

This 16 page product contains 4 ocean-themed non-fiction close reading articles 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:

Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Centers

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Life Cycle of a Plant {Clickable}

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Life Cycle of a Plant- This interactive PDF is a great tool to use when needing to integrate technology and science into your day! Each page is digital and takes you through the 5 stages of a plant's life: seed, germinate, seedling, young adult,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Science, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Centers

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Digital Download PDF (0.49 MB)

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Non-fiction Close Reading Articles (FREEBIE)

By Lessons in Literacy

This 16 page product contains 4 non-fiction close reading articles 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, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans

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Reptile Close Reading Passages (FREEBIE)

By Lessons in Literacy

Subjects:

Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

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Digital Download PDF (1.42 MB)

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Woodland Animal Non-fiction Close Reading Passages (FREEBIE)

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This 16 page product contains 4 woodland-themed non-fiction close reading articles with evidence-based questioning and non-fiction note sheets to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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Summer Coloring Book {Freebie}

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Summer Coloring Book {Freebie}- Need a fun way to celebrate the summer with your students? This product contains 8 adorable coloring pages and makes a great end of the year gift with some crayons attached! Please leave feedback after downloading :)

Subjects:

Summer

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Posters

FREE

Digital Download PDF (6.37 MB)

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Jackie Robinson

By Lessons in Literacy

Jackie Robinson close reading article: This freebie contains one Jackie Robinson close reading article. Perfect for previewing or reviewing this historical figure.

Subjects:

Black History Month, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Centers

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.93 MB)

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Nonfiction Close Reading- Jellyfish

By Lessons in Literacy

Close Read- Jellyfish: This non-fiction article is lexile leveled (630L) and ready to print! It comes with 10 evidence-based comprehension questions where students are asked to prove their answers using knowledge from the text.If you like this free

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

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Digital Download PDF (0.36 MB)

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Prove-it Passages {FREEBIE}

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In this product you get one FREE double-sided text to boost reading rigor. The text is full of features (bold print, headings, captions, photographs, labels, etc.) to challenge students. With each text there are 10 comprehension questions as well as

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

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Digital Download PDF (34.90 MB)

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Emoji Story Writing Center

By Lessons in Literacy

Emoji Story Writing Center- This writing center will definitely spark inspiration in your students and get them writing creatively! I have included everything you need for a working center that will last you a LONG time! I have created 10 different

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

FREE

Digital Download PDF (8.42 MB)

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Changes to the Environment (FREEBIE)

By Lessons in Literacy

Changes to the Environment (FREEBIE)- This FREE resource contains 4 articles teaching your students all about changes to the environment with weather, humans, animals, and plants. All texts are organized to show the positive and negative effects by

Subjects:

Environment, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (5.22 MB)

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Historical Reads: FREEBIE!

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Historical Reads: FREEBIE! This product contains one free reading passage focused on a historical event; the sinking of the Titanic. It also comes with 10 comprehension questions to assess how your students are doing as nonfiction readers. I would

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.7

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Digital Download ZIP (13.10 MB)

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Life Cycle of a Ladybug {Freebie}

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Life Cycle of a Ladybug {Freebie}- Have students observe the life cycle of a ladybug with this free diagram with real photographs. Please leave feedback if downloaded. Thank you!

Subjects:

Science, Spring, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Posters, Centers

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.13 MB)

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Back to School Donut Display

By Lessons in Literacy

Back to School Donut Display- Greet your new students with a "sweet" donut display! IDEAS: 1) Frame the picture and place it next to a couple dozen donuts for a memorable meet-you-teacher experience. 2) Frame the picture and place it next to a

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Posters

FREE

Digital Download PDF (1.62 MB)

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Solar Eclipse {Clickable}

By Lessons in Literacy

Solar Eclipse {Clickable}- This interactive PDF is a perfect way to learn all about the solar eclipse. Click the buttons to navigate through 2 informational texts, 7 questions, and 5 surprising facts all about the solar eclipse! -This resource can

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Science, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.69 MB)

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Martin Luther King Jr and Jackie Robinson {FREEBIE}

By Lessons in Literacy

Martin Luther King Jr and Jackie Robinson- This FREEBIE is an interactive PDF game where your students will decide if a fact is about MLK Jr, Jackie Robinson, or both of them. This is a great way for them to make connections between both civil

Subjects:

U.S. History, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Games

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Digital Download PDF (1.05 MB)

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Praying Mantis Diagram {Freebie}

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Praying Mantis Diagram {Freebie}- Have your students identify the parts of a praying mantis with this free resource! IDEAS: Have students draw and label the parts, print a photograph of a praying mantis and have your students label the parts,

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Science, Spring

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.08 MB)

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Life Cycle of a Sea Turtle {Freebie}

By Lessons in Literacy

Life Cycle of a Sea Turtle {Freebie}- Have students observe the life cycle of a sea turtle with this free diagram with real photographs. Please leave feedback if downloaded. Thank you!

Subjects:

Science, Summer, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.17 MB)

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Martin Luther King Jr. CRAFTIVITY {Freebie}

By Lessons in Literacy

This is designed to be used to accompany your study of Martin Luther King, Jr. After learning about Martin Luther King, Jr. in class, or doing their own research, students will reflect on MLK Jr.'s dream. Then, they will write their own dream for

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.78 MB)

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Stop and Respond {Interactive Stories}

By Lessons in Literacy

Stop and Respond {Interactive Stories}- This FREE resource is the first of many Stop and Respond Stories! It is a perfect way to practice respond to texts while your students are reading. Students will be asked to STOP and RESPOND through out the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Centers

FREE

Digital Download ZIP (7.06 MB)

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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.

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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.

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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, 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