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ELA Reference Chart Student Tool - Language Arts Student Office Print & DIGITAL

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This is the ultimate set of language arts reference sheets ready to print and glue onto a file folder and also in DIGITAL format for use during distance learning. These ELA reference sheets for grades 3-5 give definitions and examples to help

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English Language Arts, Special Education, Reading Strategies

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

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Internet Activities, Printables, Centers

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Literary Elements Posters & Story Elements Flip Book BUNDLE - Distance Learning

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Help your students understand the literary elements and story elements vocabulary terms with this bundled set of literary elements flip book reference chart and story elements posters. The posters are in both PowerPoint slideshow format AND Google

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Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

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Internet Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

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Figurative Language Interactive Notebook Poetry Foldable Set

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Make a poetry reference tool with this figurative language interactive notebook set. Students will learn the definitions and give examples under the flap with this simple to cut set.Included are the figurative language foldable templates for the

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Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

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

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Printables, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

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Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost Poetry Analysis Task Cards

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Use this mini-unit of poetry analysis close reading task cards and other materials to help students understand and enjoy the poem, “Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost. This poem is on the the CCSS-ELA text exemplar list for

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Reading Strategies, Poetry, Close Reading

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2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Plot Diagram Set, Interactive Notebook and Blank Plot Diagram Digital and Print

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Help students understand how to use a plot diagram with this set of blank plot diagrams, plus plot diagram anchor charts set in various sizes. There's also interactive notebook flaps to create a student reference, and worksheets differentiated to

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

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Internet Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

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Language Arts Reference Charts for Older Students, ESL and Newcomers

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Give your ESL newcomers, and older students their own language arts reference sheets to help them apply and learn important language arts, grammar and poetry concepts. Glue the ELA reference charts to the faces of a file folder to create a portable

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Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

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

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Handouts, Homework, Printables

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Who Has Seen the Wind? by Christina Rossetti Poetry Analysis Task Cards

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This mini unit of poetry analysis close reading task cards and other materials to help you teach the poem, “Who Has Seen the Wind?” by Christina Rossetti. with confidence. This poem is on the the CCSS-ELA text exemplar list for Grades 2-3. The set

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Reading Strategies, Poetry, Close Reading

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2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Poetry Reflection Form

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The CCSS Reading Literacy Standards ask students to read and respond to poetry. This poetry reflection form can be used with any poem and addresses five of the reading literacy standards every time you read and reflect on a poem. Grade 3: RL3.1,

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

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

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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Poetry Task Cards Mini Unit "Autumn" by Emily Dickinson - Poetry Analysis

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This is a set of poetry analysis close reading task cards and other materials to teach the poem, “Autumn” by Emily Dickinson. This poem is on the the CCSS-ELA text exemplar list for Grades 2-3. The set gives you 15 task cards and all of the

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Reading Strategies, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Printables, Task Cards, Centers

$6.00

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Poetry Task Cards Words Free As Confetti by Pat Mora Poetry Analysis Mini Unit

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Help students enjoy analyzing Pat Mora’s poem, “Words Free As Confetti” with this fun task card mini-unit set. This poem is on the 4th and 5th grade CCSS ELA Text Exemplar list. Students read the poem and respond to prompts on 12 task cards citing

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Reading Strategies, Poetry, Close Reading

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Reading Strategy Flip Book - Student Reading Strategies Flip Book

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50% until Dec. 7th! Give students the tools they need to be successful readers! This handy reading strategy flip book reminds students of the reading strategies that good readers use to improve comprehension. Choose the option that is best for

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Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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Story Elements Story Map FREEBIE

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Enjoy this simple story map planner sheet to record the story elements. It's a great story map organizer for students to use as they read novels or picture books.Tips for Use:✔︎ Read picture books to your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Have them fill

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Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Printables, Centers

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Afternoon On a Hill by Edna St. Vincent Millay Poetry Analysis Task Cards

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This mini unit of poetry analysis close reading task cards and other materials helps you teach students to analyze the poem, “Afternoon On a Hill” by Edna St. Vincent Millay. This poem is on the the CCSS-ELA text exemplar list for Grades 2-3. The

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Reading Strategies, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Printables, Task Cards, Centers

$6.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

You can rest assured that my teaching products are classroom-proven and designed to achieve high levels of success with ALL learners.

I'm proud to say I had an AMAZING 34-year career (now retired) teaching mostly 4th grade and middle school math in Oregon's public schools. I had large class sizes of 30+ students so using independent projects and activities was a lifesaver and gave students the opportunity to shine.

I also taught blend classes and 1st, 5th, 6th, high school at-risk computers, and served as our district's K-12 Academic Achievement Specialist.

MY TEACHING STYLE

♥ Project based learning gets students excited and actively engaged in their own learning.
♥ If you integrate real-life context with learning, students never have to ask, "When are we ever going to use this?" because they will KNOW.
♥ Teach each child as if s/he is gifted and talented. Students rise to our expectations. Encourage them to soar!
♥ High Expectations + High Standards = High Achievement

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

★ Disney Teacher Award Honoree, 2006
★ Microsoft's First Worldwide Innovative Teacher
★ Intel Innovative Teacher, 2005
★ JASON XV Teacher Argonaut, Panama, Dr. Robert Ballard's Expedition Team, 2004
★ Mount Vernon Teachers Institute Oregon Teacher, 2010
★ Mount Vernon Lesson Plan of the Year, 2010
★ OnPoint Credit Union Excellence in Education Award, 2011
★ Featured in the book, One-On-One with America's Most Inspiring Teachers, 2011
★ Featured in the book, Teaching with the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times, 2004
★ Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year, Redmond, OR 2003

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

• Master of Arts in Teaching
• Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education
• Standard Elementary Teaching Certificate
• Mathematics Endorsement through Algebra I
• Reading Endorsement

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

After retiring from teaching in Oregon, we moved to Vermont and are enjoying the beauty and history of New England. I enjoy kayaking, traveling, camping, and quilting.
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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, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Science, Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Handwriting, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community