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The Six Syllable Types for Older Students

By The Swamped Teacher

*UPDATED!* NOW INCLUDES A GOOGLE SLIDES VERSION!Why teach the six syllable types to older students?Many 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and even 5th graders struggle to read grade level texts. One reason can be a lack of phonics knowledge. Teaching the syllable

Subjects:

Spelling, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Posters

CCSS:

RF.2.3b, RF.2.3c, RF.2.4, RF.3.3, RF.3.3c, RF.3.4, RF.4.3, RF.4.3a, RF.4.4, RF.4.4b

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Hamilton The Musical - Close Reading About the Revolutionary War

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Use Hamilton the Musical to enhance your unit on The American Revolution! Hamilton fever is strong in my house. My sixteen year old daughter caught it first - singing the songs, proudly wearing her “Young Scrappy and Hungry” t-shirt. I thought

Subjects:

U.S. History, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Songs, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.6, RL.5.3, RL.5.6, RL.6.6, RI.4.9, RI.5.6, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.6.6, RI.6.8, L.4.4...

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Engage NY Module 4 - One Well: The Story of Water on Earth

By The Swamped Teacher

This resource supports the Engage NY Module 4, but can definitely be used on it's own. This pack uses the text One Well: The Story of Water on Earth by Rochelle Strauss. It Includes: 1. An explanation of how to teach students to "Get the Gist" or

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Earth Sciences, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.4, RI.3.7, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.4

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Mother's Day and Father's Day Poems for Gift Giving - Writing Workshop Mini-Unit

By The Swamped Teacher

Writing Workshop - Mother's Day and Father's Day Poems.This resource provides your students the tools to make a very special gift for their mother, father, or other special person in their life - an original poem! I have done this with my class for

Subjects:

Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.4, W.4.4, W.5.4

$3.75

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Two Step Word Problems Chopped in 2 Parts - Extra Support for Strugglers

By The Swamped Teacher

Are your students struggling to understand two-step word problems? Whether it is a reading issue or a math issue getting in the way, the word problems in this resource are uniquely designed provide a high level of support for students who need it.

Subjects:

Math, Special Education, Word Problems

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

2.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.2, 3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.C.7, 3.OA.D.8, 4.OA.A.2, 4.OA.A.3

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The Man Who Walked Between the Towers - Close Reading - Remembering 9/11

By The Swamped Teacher

This resource is a Close Reading and Vocabulary Pack for the book The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein.This picture book tells the true story of Phillipe Petite - a tight rope walker who in the 1970's walked between the twin

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

$4.50

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$New York State Math Practice Tests for 3rd Grade - No Prep!$

New York State Math Practice Tests for 3rd Grade - No Prep!

By The Swamped Teacher

NYS Math Test Prep for Grade 3 - This No Prep Test Prep is a great tool for students to prepare for math standardized tests. These four tests are based off the released questions from previous years tests. With these four practice tests, students

Subjects:

Math Test Prep, Word Problems, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

3.MD.A.1, 3.MD.A.2, 3.MD.B.3, 3.MD.C.7, 3.MD.C.7b, 3.NBT.A.1, 3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.B.5, 3.OA.B.6, 3.OA.D.8, 3.OA.D.9...

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If You Lived In Colonial Times -Reader's Response EngageNY Gr 4 Module 2A Unit 1

By The Swamped Teacher

This stand alone resource is a great way for students to read and comprehend the text If You Live in Colonial Times by Ann McGovern. It also goes along well with the Engage NY Grade 4 ELA Module 2A Unit 1 on the topic of Colonial Life - which also

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.5, RI.4.10, W.4.1b

$4.25

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The Six Syllable Types for Older Students - Distance Learning - Google Classroom

By The Swamped Teacher

This product is created for Distance Learning. This is a google slide presentation for use in google classrooms. Why teach the six syllable types to older students?Many 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and even 5th graders struggle to read grade level texts. One

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Google Apps

$4.25

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Engage NY Module 1 Rain School, Librarian of Basra, Nasreen's Secret School

By The Swamped Teacher

BUNDLE PLUS! This is a bundle of books from the Engage NY Module 1 Grade 3 What’s included in this bundle: 1. A page by page guide to close reading of the text Rain School by James Rumford, The Librarian of Basra and Nasreen’s Secret School - both

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Other (Social Studies - History), Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.9, RL.4.1, RL.4.2...

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Two Step Word Problems Chopped in Two Parts for Strugglers- BUNDLE!

By The Swamped Teacher

Two Step Word Problems Chopped in Two Parts for Strugglers BUNDLE - Forty word problems included! ***This product COMBINES both - Chop It! Extra Support for Strugglers and Chop It 2! More Support for Strugglers and Beginners.*** If you purchase

Subjects:

Math, Special Education, Word Problems

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

2.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.2, 3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.C.7, 3.OA.D.8

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$End of the School Year 3rd Grade Math Review Clip Cards -$

End of the School Year 3rd Grade Math Review Clip Cards - Summer Themed

By The Swamped Teacher

End of the School Year 3rd Grade Math Review Clip Cards - Your students will enjoy math review with these 48 summer themed clip cards! These cards include review of: Place Value, Rounding, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Area,

Subjects:

Math Test Prep, End of Year

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Task Cards, Centers

$4.50

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If You Lived With The Iroquois Task Cards

By The Swamped Teacher

If You Lived With The Iroquois Task Cards This resource includes 20 Task Cards to support comprehension of this classic text by Ellen Levine. Each card references the page that students should read to find the answer to the question. Student

Subjects:

Reading, Native Americans, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.5, RI.4.10

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Engage NY Module 1 - That Book Woman - Page by Page Prompts + More

By The Swamped Teacher

This resource supports the Engage New York Grade 3 ELA Module 1. It also works well as a stand alone resource. What’s included in this pack: 1. A page by page guide to close reading of the text That Book Woman by Heather Henson. This includes

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RL.3.10, SL.3.1, SL.3.1d, L.3.4a

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The Scoop on Clothes, Homes, & Daily Life in Colonial America - EngageNY Gr 4

By The Swamped Teacher

This stand alone resource is a great way for students to read and comprehend the text The Scoop on Clothes, Homes, and Daily Life in Colonial America by Elizabeth Raum. It also goes along well with the Engage NY Grade 4 ELA Module 2A Unit 1 on the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Research, Handouts

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.5, RI.4.10, W.4.1, W.4.1b

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Engage NY Module 1 - Nasreen's Secret School - Page by Page Prompts +

By The Swamped Teacher

What’s included in this pack: 1. A page by page guide to close reading of the Engage NY Module 1 text- Nasreen’s Secret School by Jeanette Winter. This includes before, during, and after reading discussions. 2. A student sheet for writing in

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2

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Engage NY Module 1 - Rain School: Page by Page Prompts and More

By The Swamped Teacher

This resource is a Close Reading and Vocabulary Pack for the Engage NY Module 1 book - Rain School by James Rumford. What’s included in this 18 page pack: 1. A page by page guide to close reading of the text. This includes before, during, and

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2

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Memorial Day Read Aloud - The Wall by Eve Bunting - Page by Page Comprehension

By The Swamped Teacher

This resource is a Close Reading and Vocabulary Pack for the book The Wall by Eve Bunting. This is a great text to read for Veteran's Day and Memorial Day.What’s included in this 26 page pack:1. Suggested sequence for teaching.2. A page by page

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Holidays/Seasonal, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.7, RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.7

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$Two Step Word Problems - MORE Support for Strugglers & Beginners$

Two Step Word Problems - MORE Support for Strugglers & Beginners

By The Swamped Teacher

Are your students struggling to understand two step word problems? This may be because many students read below grade level. If they can’t read the problem, how are they going to think logically about it? Many also struggle with basic math

Subjects:

Special Education, Math Test Prep, Word Problems

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

2.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.2, 3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.C.7, 3.OA.D.8, 4.OA.A.2

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$Valentine's Day Math - Conversation Heart Graphing, Area,$

Valentine's Day Math - Conversation Heart Graphing, Area, Mult., Add. & Sub.

By The Swamped Teacher

This Valentine's Day Math Activity is perfect for 2nd and 3rd graders to complete in February! Activities Include: 1. Creating arrays with Conversation Hearts. 2. Creating shapes with different areas with Conversation Hearts. 3. Counting

Subjects:

Math, Graphing, Valentine's Day

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

2.MD.D.10, 2.NBT.B.5, 2.NBT.B.6, 3.NBT.A.2, 3.NBT.A.3, 3.OA.C.7

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

*18 years as an elementary classroom teacher *6 years as a Literacy Coach

MY TEACHING STYLE

Thoughtful, engaged, and often last minute!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certification

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S. in Elementary Education M.A. in Reading

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I often feel "swamped" in this job! I think many of us do :)