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Citing Text Evidence ANCHOR CHART How to Answer Text Dependent Questions

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Teaching how to cite text evidence can be tricky. This resource is ideal for 2nd and 3rd graders because it provides examples of different wording to use when citing textual evidence. It is also a helpful guide for answering text dependent questions.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Scaffolded Notes, Posters

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RI.3.1

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PLAINS REGION -8 US States Research Projects - US State History & Symbols

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Your students will ❤️ creating US states projects with this engaging approach to research.Choose from two different types of projects: an informational poster or a mini-book for each of the following states:North DakotaSouth

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.2.2, W.2.7, W.3.7, W.3.2a

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SOUTHEAST REGION - 18 US States Research Projects - US State History & Symbols

By The Literacy Garden

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

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

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Research, Projects, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.2.2, W.2.7, W.3.7, W.3.2a

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Reading Comprehension R Controlled Vowel Passages & Questions Decodable Readers

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Give your students extra practice reading Bossy r / r-controlled vowels with these 6 nonfiction reading passages. Use the reading comprehension questions to assess understanding.⭐️ Who Is This For?Elementary teachers who use a structured phonics

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Phonics

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RF.2.3, RF.3.3, RF.3.4

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TORNADOES Reading Comprehension Decodable Passages & Questions

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Give your students extra practice reading Bossy r / r-controlled vowels with these nonfiction decodable readers about Tornadoes. Use the reading comprehension questions to assess understanding. The phonics focus for this topic is or words.⭐️ Who Is

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Phonics

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RF.2.3, RF.3.4

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WORK HORSES Reading Comprehension Decodable Passages & Questions

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Give your students extra practice reading Bossy r / r-controlled vowels with these nonfiction decodable readers about Work Horses. Use the reading comprehension questions to assess understanding. The phonics focus for this topic is or words.⭐️ Who

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Phonics

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RF.2.3, RF.3.4

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MORAY EEL Reading Comprehension R controlled Vowel Decodable Passages & Question

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Give your students extra practice reading Bossy r / r-controlled vowels with these nonfiction decodable readers about the Moray Eel. Use the reading comprehension questions to assess understanding. The phonics focus for this topic is or words.⭐️

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Phonics

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RF.2.3, RF.3.4

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SPACE FORCE Reading Comprehension Decodable Passages & Questions

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Give your students extra practice reading Bossy r / r-controlled vowels with these nonfiction decodable readers about the Space Force. Use the reading comprehension questions to assess understanding. The phonics focus for this topic is or words.⭐️

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Phonics

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RF.2.3, RF.3.4

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AIR FORCE Reading Comprehension R controlled Vowel Decodable Passages & Question

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Give your students extra practice reading Bossy r / r-controlled vowels with these nonfiction decodable readers about the Air Force. Use the reading comprehension questions to assess understanding. The phonics focus for this topic is or words.⭐️

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Phonics

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RF.2.3, RF.3.4

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Life Cycle of Insects BUNDLE Science Unit 2nd - 4th Grade TEKS

By The Literacy Garden

Students will learn about the life cycles of 6 different insects while creating these interactive educational posters.What makes this resource unique is the ability to differentiate it to meet the needs of your students.⭐This life cycle craft

Subjects:

Science, Biology

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Interactive Notebooks

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Painted Lady Butterfly Life Cycle of Insects Science Unit 2nd - 4th Grade TEKS

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Discover the life cycle stages of the painted lady butterfly with this interactive project. What makes this resource unique is the ability to differentiate it to meet the needs of your students.⭐This life cycle craft addresses TEKS Science Standards

Subjects:

Science, Biology

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

W.2.2, W.2.7, W.3.7, W.3.2a

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The ORCA - Reading Comprehension Decodable Passages & Questions

By The Literacy Garden

Give your students extra practice reading Bossy r / r-controlled vowels with these nonfiction decodable readers about orcas. Use the reading comprehension questions to assess understanding. These readers are designed for older students who might be

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RF.2.3, RF.3.4

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PLASTIC POLLUTION Earth Day Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions

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Teach your students the impact plastic pollution is having on the environment with this nonfiction reading passage. Perfect for ecology units and Earth Day activities. Use the reading comprehension questions to assess understanding. ⭐️ Who Is This

Subjects:

Environment, Earth Day, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RF.2.3, RF.3.4

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WYOMING US State History & Symbols - A US 50 States Research Project

By The Literacy Garden

Your students will ❤️ creating a US states research project about Wyoming with this unique research approach! Teachers love the easy-to-use scoring rubric.Choose from two different types of projects: an informational poster or a mini-book.❤️

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.2.2, W.2.7, W.3.7, W.3.2a

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MONTANA US State History & Symbols - A US 50 States Research Project

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Your students will ❤️ creating a US states research project about Montana with this unique research approach! Teachers love the easy-to-use scoring rubric.Choose from two different types of projects: an informational poster or a mini-book.❤️

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.2.2, W.2.7, W.3.7, W.3.2a

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IDAHO US State History & Symbols Report - A US 50 States Research Project

By The Literacy Garden

Your students will ❤️ creating a US states research project about Idaho with this unique research approach! Teachers love the easy-to-use scoring rubric.Choose from two different types of projects: an informational poster or a mini-book.❤️

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.2.2, W.2.7, W.3.7, W.3.2a

$4.00

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Reading Comprehension R Controlled Vowel Passages & Questions Decodable Readers

By The Literacy Garden

Give your students extra practice reading Bossy r / r-controlled vowels with these 5 nonfiction reading passages. Use the reading comprehension questions to assess understanding.⭐️ Who Is This For?Elementary teachers who use a structured phonics

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RF.2.3, RF.3.4

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ARGENTINA Reading Comprehension R Controlled Vowel Passages & Questions

By The Literacy Garden

Give your students extra practice reading Bossy r / r-controlled vowels with these nonfiction decodable readers about Argentina. Use the reading comprehension questions to assess understanding. ⭐️ Who Is This For?Elementary teachers who use a

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RF.2.3, RF.3.4

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SOUTH DAKOTA US State History & Symbols - A US 50 States Research Project

By The Literacy Garden

Your students will ❤️ creating a US states research project about South Dakota with this unique research approach! Teachers love the easy-to-use scoring rubric.Choose from two different types of projects: an informational poster or a mini-book.❤️

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.2.2, W.2.7, W.3.7, W.3.2a

$4.00

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SHARKS - Reading Comprehension Decodable Passages & Questions

By The Literacy Garden

Give your students extra practice reading Bossy r / r-controlled vowels with these nonfiction decodable readers about sharks. Use the reading comprehension questions to assess understanding. The phonics focus for this topic is ar words.⭐️ Who Is

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RF.2.3, RF.3.4

$3.75

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

With 33+ years of experience focusing on literacy and staff development, I am thrilled to provide quality resources and tools for elementary students. My goal is to support you and make lesson planning easier.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I like to mix curiosity, discovery, and research-based best practices to create engaging educational experiences for students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

FINALIST for 2016 PA Teacher of the Year Teacher Excellence Award Finalist 2002 Commonwealth of Elementary Science Teacher Associate (CESTA) Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Advanced Certification in Literacy K-12 Masters in the Arts of Teaching Bachelors in Psychology

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My passion is to empower educators with high-quality resources that help grow readers, writers, and thinkers

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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, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Science, Biology, Environment, Social Studies, Native Americans, U.S. History, World Languages, Spanish, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Geography, Gifted and Talented, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Early Intervention, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning