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Polar Express Tickets

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A friend gave this to me and it is really great for the kids as a ticket to the movie.

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

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Civil Rights Movement Close Reading Passages

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This is 6 close reading passages with discussion questions and comprehension questions. The passages include Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, The Voting Rights Act, Thurgood Marshall, Brown Vs The Board of Education, and the Lunch Counter

Subjects:

U.S. History, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Homework, Printables

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States of Water and the Water Cycle Unit

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This unit starts with phenomena and vocabulary then goes to the states of water (liquid, solid, gas). It has 2 experiments, video links and read aloud link. It also includes the resources needed to make copies for the students.

Subjects:

Earth Sciences

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Activities

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Soldiers Heart Book Study

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Excellent chapter by chapter study guide. It includes comprehension questions, maps, vocabulary, discussion questions, writing prompts and higher level thinking questions. All the activities are aligned with Common Core standards. Study guide

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Reading, U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Study Guides

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Civil War Close Reading Unit

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This is a great unit that integrates reading, writing, and social studies. Each close reading assignment includes group discussion questions and comprehension questions. It is great for reading groups or as a way to add to teaching the Civil War. 20

Subjects:

U.S. History, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Literature Circles

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Black History Month Close Reading Packet

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This is a great Black History Month package. It includes: -Close reading passage on black inventors with questions Do you know who invented the Super Soaker? or who invented the potato chip? -Close reading passage on black women inventors with

Subjects:

U.S. History, Black History Month, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$2.00

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Dr. Seuss Reading and Constructed Response

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Dr. Seuss is not just for younger students. There are some amazing themes and underlying messages. Grades 4th thru 8th grade students will listen to or read Dr. Seuss books and give the main idea, discover the theme and write a constructed response

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Guided Reading Books

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World War II Close Reading Packet

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This excellent packet is aligned with the Common Core Standards and includes 8 WWII close reading assignments with comprehension questions and group discussion questions. This is integrating subjects at its best. The titles include WWII Timeline,

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles, Lesson

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2D Shapes Unit

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This is a wonderful unit that includes a chart to complete on the attributes of each shape. A math journal piece that helps with the definitions/ description of the shapes.Some higher level thinking questions. A real world homework project and a

Subjects:

Geometry

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Homework

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Kit Kittredge Movie Resources

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The movie Kit Kittredge is about a family's survival during the Great Depression. It is aligned with social studies standards on the productive resources and the Great Depression. This resource has movie comprehension questions (can be used during

Subjects:

U.S. History, Career and Technical Education, Economics

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Movie Guides, Lesson

$3.00

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Writing Book Template

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This resource is a great way to get your students to write a complete book. It can be printed on paper or cardstock. It includes a cover, writing pages, glossary, table of contents, and index. The students can draw pictures to go with the books or

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Centers

$2.00

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Historic Americans Close Reading Bundle (Roosevelt, Marshall, Chavez etc.)

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This bundle includes famous Americans Paul Revere, Frederick Douglass, Mary McLeod Bethune, Eleanor Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Cesar Chavez, Lyndon B. Johnson, Thurgood Marshall and Susan B. Anthony. There are reading passages with

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Literature Circles

$4.50

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National Pi Day

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These are fun and funny printables to celebrate 3.14-Can be for class or homework-Can be printed one or two sided.

Subjects:

Geometry, Basic Principles, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

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Decimal Multiplication and Division

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This booklet has all you need for decimal multiplication and division. Just print and go. Comon Core aligned -Journal prompts -Multiplying and dividing decimals by base ten -Fun activities and homework -Word problems -Decimal multiplication and

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Decimals, Place Value

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Assessment, Printables

$3.50

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Science Matter Video Project

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This is a project to complete the study of matter. The students become their own "Bill Nye the Science Kid" and create a video of themselves completing 2 different science experiments. They will complete and explain an experiment with physical

Subjects:

Chemistry, Computer Science - Technology, Physical Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Prezis

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Ruby Bridges

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This is a unit of 6 activities to do with your study of Ruby Bridges. It also includes an assessment to complete the unit. The activities are for students in primary grades (K to 3rd). This unit can be used with any books or videos you decide to

Subjects:

U.S. History, Visual Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

$3.00

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Simplifying Fractions

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This is the simplest way to teach your students how to simplify fractions. It gives them step by step directions. It includes 5 practice sheets and a half sheet to glue into their math journals.

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Fractions

Grades:

5^th, 6^th

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Study Guides, Worksheets, Printables

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5.NF.A.1

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Year End Fun Math, Reading & Writing

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It is the end of the year and what will your students do? These print and go activities can be printed as a booklet or page by page. These fun activities include some learning but don't tell your students: -Math-summer related multiplication &

Subjects:

Basic Operations, End of Year, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Printables

$3.00

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Boys Love to Write (Unique Writing Prompts that Boys Love)

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This is a downloadable book to help with teaching writing. I have found that boys (and some girls) are not usually interested in writing. I have created some writing prompts that boys love to write on. The book includes instructions on starting a

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

$4.00

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Valentine's Math Decimal Addition and Subtraction

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It is fun to teach decimals with a twist. This includes: -A sheet on decimal addition with a Valentine's riddle -A sheet on decimal subtraction with a Valentine's riddle -Valentine's Party Story problems on decimal addition and subtraction -A fun

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Word Problems, Decimals

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts, For Parents

$2.50

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I am a STEM Coordinator. I have taught every grade in elementary school and most in middle school. I have experience in teaching every subject area. I also have extensive experience in special education and gifted students.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love hands on teaching, where students explore and learn. I am very familiar with the Common Core standards and integrate several in every lesson.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Presenter for the Georgia Science Teachers Association annual conference. Presenter for Kennesaw States University Math and Science Project.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelors degree from Kennesaw State University, Masters Degree from Walden University

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Author of the books The Dream: A Civil Rights story, The Super School Pets, I AM San the Scientist and Christina Creates Chaos. Owner of www.thetutoringsession.com, an online tutoring company

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

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Computer Science, Career and Technical Education, Math Test Prep, Life Skills, Critical Thinking, Economics , Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Short Stories, Writing, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, The New Year, Decimals, Black History Month, Place Value, Informational Text, End of Year, Close Reading