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Labor Day Reading Comprehension Activities Word Search Writing Coloring Page

By The Sassy Apple

Step up your Labor Day lesson game with our easy-to-use reading passages and comprehension activities. Say goodbye to boring worksheets and hello to engaging content that will help your students truly grasp the significance of this holiday.This

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Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text, Close Reading

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

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RI.3.1, RI.3.4, RI.3.5, RI.3.7, RI.4.1

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Long I Vowel Teams IE, IGH, Y Worksheets Activities Reading Passages Word Work

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Do you need engaging and effective phonics resources for teaching long i vowel teams? Students will practice and master vowel teams ie, igh and y through this collection of resources for teaching vowel teams through reading, writing, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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RF.1.3c, RF.2.3, RF.2.3a, RF.2.3b, RF.2.3c, RF.3.3, RF.3.3c

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Vocabulary Games and Activities Graphic Organizers Worksheets Vocab Enrichment

By The Sassy Apple

Are you looking to give your students an interactive and engaging way to learn and practice their vocabulary words? These vocabulary activities are PERFECT for 2nd-4th graders for whole group or small group instruction! Students will work with their

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Reading, Vocabulary, Other (ELA)

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.2.4, L.2.4a, L.2.5a, L.2.5b, L.3.4, L.3.5c, L.3.6, L.4.4, L.4.6

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Veterans Day Activities | Veteran's Day Cards | Reading Passages

By The Sassy Apple

Honor Veterans Day by teaching your students the deeper meaning behind the observed holiday with these comprehensive activities. Students will read about Veterans Day with the differentiated passages. Create a card with the card template.Explore

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English Language Arts, U.S. History, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.5, RI.2.6, RI.2.7, RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.4...

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Hanukkah Activities Writing Craft Worksheets Reading Comprehension Passages

By The Sassy Apple

Are you preparing to teach about different holidays? This close reading activity pack is a perfect resource to help teach about the meaning and traditions of Hanukkah. Dig deeper into nonfiction text to build reading comprehension while

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$4.25

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ELA Center Rotation Slides | Literacy Centers | Small Group Reading Organization

By The Sassy Apple

Get your reading center rotations in order with these amazing literacy center slides! Easily personalize the slides with your students' names, and project them on your whiteboard or interactive board for seamless rotation time management. Resource

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Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard, Centers

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$Literacy and Math Center Rotation Slides BUNDLE$

Literacy and Math Center Rotation Slides BUNDLE

By The Sassy Apple

Streamline your reading and math center rotations with these incredible center rotation slides! Customizable with your students' names, these slides can be effortlessly displayed on your whiteboard or interactive board to efficiently manage rotation

Subjects:

Math, Other (ELA), Classroom Management

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard, Google Apps

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Close Reading Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities

By The Sassy Apple

Incorporate meaningful reading with comprehension activities with Nonfiction Reading Passages for Holidays. Teach the "why" behind each holiday with these nonfiction reading passages. These are a wonderful way to incorporate Social Studies into your

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English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Close Reading

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$42.25

$28.00

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New Year's Eve Activities 2023 Reading Passages Vocabulary Comprehension

By The Sassy Apple

Close reading is so crucial to helping our students become successful in deeply comprehending brief, complex texts. Here is a great resource for learning about New Year's Eve while dissecting the text through practicing close reading skills.3

Subjects:

Reading, Holidays/Seasonal, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.4, RI.3.5, RI.3.7, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.7, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4

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Kwanzaa Activities Worksheets Reading Passages Comprehension Vocabulary Craft

By The Sassy Apple

Teach your students about Kwanzaa with differentiated reading passages and meaningful activities. Beginning December 26 and lasting for seven days, Kwanzaa is a celebration of community, family and culture, established as a means to help African

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Reading, Holidays/Seasonal, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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R-Controlled Vowels AR OR ER IR UR Activity Worksheet Bundle

By The Sassy Apple

Are your students struggling with reading and spelling words with r-controlled vowels? Look no further! This amazing resource will help your students become masters of ar, or, er, ir, and ur. Packed with a variety of engaging activities, it provides

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Presidents Day Activities Writing Craft Reading Comprehension

By The Sassy Apple

Are you looking for meaningful and engaging activities to teach about Presidents' Day? Close reading is so crucial to helping our students become successful in deeply comprehending short but complex texts. This is a great resource for learning about

Subjects:

Reading, Holidays/Seasonal, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$4.00

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Memorial Day Close Reading Pack: Three Differentiated Passages and Comprehension

By The Sassy Apple

Close reading is so crucial to helping our students become successful in deeply comprehending brief, complex texts. Here is a great resource for understanding the meaning behind the three day weekend while dissecting the text.---3 differentiated

Subjects:

Reading, Holidays/Seasonal, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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Vowel Teams Free Reference Posters Anchor Chart

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Equip your classroom with this invaluable resource and witness the transformation in your students' phonics skills. Download your free Vowel Teams Posters. Included:Full-page vowel team posters in full color, partial color, and black and whiteExtra

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Columbus Day: Differentiated Close Reading Packet

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Close reading is so crucial to helping our students become successful in deeply comprehending brief, complex texts. Here is a great resource for understanding the meaning behind Columbus Day while dissecting the text through practicing: --3

Subjects:

Reading, Holidays/Seasonal, Close Reading

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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Winter Holiday Activities Close Reading Hanukkah Kwanzaa New Years

By The Sassy Apple

Are you looking for a complete resource to supplement your social studies curriculum? Do you need materials to incorporate teaching about holidays into your ELA block? These close reading passages are the perfect tool to check off multiple

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text

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

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Activities, Printables, Cultural Activities

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Martin Luther King Jr. Activities with Close Reading Differentiated Texts Vocab

By The Sassy Apple

Close reading is so crucial to helping our students become successful in deeply comprehending brief, complex texts. Here is a great resource for learning about Martin Luther King Jr. Day while dissecting the text through practicing close reading

Subjects:

Reading, Holidays/Seasonal, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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April Fools' Day Close Reading Packet

By The Sassy Apple

Close reading is so crucial to helping our students become successful in deeply comprehending brief, complex texts. Here is a great resource for learning about April Fools' Day while dissecting the text through practicing: ---reading a nonfiction

Subjects:

Reading, Holidays/Seasonal, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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2020 Presidential Election Differentiated Close Reading Vocabulary Comprehension

By The Sassy Apple

Close reading is so crucial to helping our students become successful in deeply comprehending brief, complex texts. Here is a great resource for learning about the 2020 Presidential Election while dissecting the text and practicing:reading a

Subjects:

Reading, Holidays/Seasonal, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$4.00

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St. Patrick's Day Reading Passages Writing Activities Coloring Page

By The Sassy Apple

Close reading is so crucial to helping our students become successful in deeply comprehending brief, complex texts. Here is a great resource for learning about St. Patrick's Day while dissecting the text through practicing:3 differentiated reading a

Subjects:

Reading, Holidays/Seasonal, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Former 6x long term substitute, 5 years in 2nd and now K-4 Reading Specialist. I have taught ESL, Intervention, Kindergarten cyber school, and pre-school. One of my most demanding but rewarding gigs was summer school in 6th grade ELA. I am certified to teach Pre-K through 6th grade. I also have certification in Reading.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My style is a balance between practicality and creativity. Fostering a classroom community is priority. After that, I value effort and productivity but also allow for flexibility.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Diamond Peer Teacher, Education.com contributor

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Temple University B.S. in Education: Early Childhood and Elementary Wilkes University M.S. in Reading

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My name is Molly. I am married with two boys. I try not to take myself too seriously. I believe in reading to students every single day and making learning fun.

GRADES

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, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Social Studies, U.S. History, Computer Science, Career and Technical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community