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SUMMER OLYMPICS Close Reading Pack K, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Grade

By Sally Landers

The 2024 Summer Olympics will take place in Paris, France from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, August 11, 2024, with the opening and closing ceremonies on those dates. SUMMER OLYMPICS Reading Comprehension Passages and Text-Dependent Questions. Fun

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson, Centers

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RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1

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OCEAN ANIMALS Comprehension Pack {K, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade}

By Sally Landers

Reading Comprehension Passages & QuestionsFUN INFORMATIONAL TEXT!Close Reading is my favorite thing! Students need explicit instruction and practice with finding evidence in text in order to answer text-dependent questions. These mini lessons

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1

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Cuttin' It Close! Arctic Animals Close Reading Pack {K, 1st & 2nd Grade}

By Sally Landers

FUN with Nonfiction text!Close Reading in Kindergarten, First & Second Grade!Close Reading is my favorite thing! Students need explicit instruction and practice with finding evidence in text in order to answer text-dependent questions. These

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2

$14.00

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Zoo Animals Close Reading Pack - Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade

By Sally Landers

Reading Comprehension Passages & QuestionsFUN with Nonfiction text!Close Reading is my new favorite thing! Students need explicit instruction and practice with finding evidence in text in order to answer text-dependent questions. These mini

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2

$12.00

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DINOSAURS Close Reading Pack - Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade

By Sally Landers

This pack is the perfect addition to your DINOSAUR unit! Full of non-fiction text all about Dinosaurs plus 10 activity pages for each dinosaur!TRICERATOPSTYRANNOSAURUS REXBRACHIOSAURUSSTEGOSAURUSPTERODACTYLFUN with Non-Fiction Text! Students need

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2

$7.50

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HURRICANE Close Read {Early Elementary}

By Sally Landers

FUN with Nonfiction text!Close Reading in the Early Elementary Grades!Close Reading is one of my favorite things! Students need explicit instruction and practice with finding evidence in text in order to answer text-dependent questions. This mini

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2

$5.50

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Winter Olympics Close Reading Pack {K, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade}

By Sally Landers

Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter GamesThe 2022 Beijing Olympics are scheduled to beginFriday, February 4, and end on Sunday, February 20! Reading Comprehension Passages & QuestionsStudents need explicit instruction and practice with finding evidence

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1

$14.00

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November Close Reading Pack - Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade

By Sally Landers

Reading Comprehension Passages & QuestionsLet’s Talk Turkey! FUN with Non-Fiction Text! Students need explicit instruction and practice with finding evidence in text in order to answer text-dependent questions. These mini lessons teach students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Thanksgiving, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2

$12.00

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January Close Reading Pack - Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade

By Sally Landers

Reading Comprehension Passages & QuestionsNonfiction Resources for January!Students need explicit instruction and practice with finding evidence in text in order to answer text-dependent questions. These mini lessons teach students to go back to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Winter, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2

$12.00

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CHILDREN’S AUTHOR STUDIES ~ Mini BIOGRAPHIES ~ Close Reads

By Sally Landers

These author studies teach students to go back to the text in a thoughtful, careful and precise way. The text dependent questions are directly under the text passage. This reinforces students going back to the text for their answer. Colorful posters

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2

$14.00

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INSECTS Close Reading Pack - Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade

By Sally Landers

BUGS, BUGS, BUGS!10 Nonfiction Articles! These short reads are perfect for K, 1st & 2nd grade students! This pack also includes 10 activity pages to support the learning from each article.This pack is the perfect addition to your INSECT unit!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2

$12.00

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THE MITTEN Close Reading Pack - Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade

By Sally Landers

The Mitten by Jan Brett is one of my favorite winter read alouds!Reading Comprehension Passages & QuestionsThis pack is the perfect addition to your winter unit! Pair The Mitten with this nonfiction text! FUN with Non-Fiction Text! Students need

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Winter, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2

$5.50

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Monthly Close Reading BUNDLE {Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade}

By Sally Landers

FUN with Nonfiction Text!Nonfiction text that students LOVE!Close Reading in Early Elementary Grades includes 68 passages of FUN!Close Reading is my favorite thing! Students need explicit instruction and practice with finding evidence in text in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2

$28.00

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DECEMBER Close Reading Pack - Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade

By Sally Landers

Reading Comprehension Passages & QuestionsIt’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Your students will love the science and social studies topics covered in this pack! FUN with Non-Fiction Text! Students need explicit instruction and practice

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2

$12.00

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October Close Reading Pack - K, 1st & 2nd Grade

By Sally Landers

Reading Comprehension Passages & QuestionsYou and your students will have so much fun with this one!FUN with Non-Fiction Text! Students need explicit instruction and practice with finding evidence in text in order to answer text-dependent

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2

$10.00

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WEATHER Close Reading Pack {K, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade}

By Sally Landers

Reading Comprehension Passages & QuestionsClose Reading is my favorite thing! Students need explicit instruction and practice with finding evidence in text in order to answer text-dependent questions. These mini lessons teach students to go back

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2

$10.00

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RAINFOREST ANIMALS Close Reading Pack~ Early Elementary

By Sally Landers

RAINFOREST ANIMALS Reading Comprehension Passages and Text-Dependent Questions. Fun NONFICTION text! Great for small group instruction and Reading, Writing or Science centers! This Close Reading Pack is great for differentiating instruction for

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1, W.1.2, W.2.2, W.3.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2

$14.00

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The Little School Bus {Kindergarten Reading Street}

By Sally Landers

This pack adds tons of FUN and LEARNING to the book-The Little School Bus by Carol RothThis pack contains: 48 Print & Go! Activities Text-based Comprehension: CharacterLetter Recognition: Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, EeOral Vocabulary: first, second, third,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$5.00

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The Mitten by Jan Brett FREEBIE!

By Sally Landers

Be sure to check out my other resources you can use with The Mitten by Jan Brett!Click HERE for Close Reading Lessons using The MittenClick HERE for January themed Close Reading Super PackClick HERE for Guided Reading Lessons using The MittenHope

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Centers

FREE

317

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SPACE Close Reading Pack {Early Elementary}

By Sally Landers

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1, W.K.2, W.1.2, W.2.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.2

$14.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

*Reading Specialist Grades 3-5 *Reading Specialist at an all Kindergarten School with 500 Kindergarten students 2009-2015 *Taught Kindergarten and 1st Grade for 8 years *Taught Pre-K for 2 years *Presented at the Alabama Reading Association Convention and NEAECC

MY TEACHING STYLE

My Teaching Style Recipe: *Science of Reading *Researched Based Strategies *High Expectations *High Expectations based on Good Moral Character and Citizenship *Formative Assessment Embedded in Practice *FUN *Explicit Teaching *Gradual Release of Responsibility Teaching Model (I do, we do, you do) *Dash of Common Sense *Mixed with LOVE and a REAL WORLD approach to what teaching and learning really look like in the classroom!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

*Teacher of the year 2011-2012 school year

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

National Board Certified teacher in Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/ Early and Middle Childhood. Renewal of National Board Certification in 2015. Master of Arts degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from The University of Alabama. Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from The University of Alabama.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I married my high school sweetheart, Heath, and we have been blessed with two sweet girls. Maggy is 16 years old and Molly is 12 years old. I am extremely passionate about what I do and why I do it; teaching is not merely a job to me! Being a teacher is the fulfillment of my childhood dream!