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Renee Hardin

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Poetry: Halloween Poems for teaching elements of poetry (Texas TEKS included)

By Renee Hardin

Teaching poetry to young students can sometimes be a challenge. They have to understand new vocabulary, identify author’s purpose, interpret meanings, identify the type of poem, and much more. Why not choose a favorite holiday to “treat” them to

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Poetry, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

$2.50

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Benchmark: Reading Comprehension Assessment

By Renee Hardin

Looking for an end/beginning of year benchmark for grades 2-3? Then look no further. The contents and stories are geared toward the end of second grade and the beginning of third grade. This would also benefit those in fourth grade who attend a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Assessment

$3.00

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Spelling Lists for Third Grade TEKS

By Renee Hardin

These spelling lists were specifically created to target third grade spelling, phonics, and reading 2017 TEKS as set by TEA. After using many spelling series, I’ve never felt that I was accurately covering the TEKS of a third grade

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$8.50

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STAAR READING PRACTICE TEST

By Renee Hardin

Students in Texas all have to face and endure the STAAR Test at almost all grade levels. The STAAR Reading Test is no exception. The test includes four selections with multiple choice questions. Inventions to Mention (informational nonfiction) No

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Test Preparation

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Assessment, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$6.50

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First 20 Days of Guided Reading

By Renee Hardin

Fountas and Pinnell have found the best way to teach a Guided Reading program to young students. These colorful and informative posters are a quick time saver in the classroom. These posters are designed to be helpful in teaching the "must

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Posters

$5.00

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Goldilocks and The Three Bears: Comparing Versions of the Folktale

By Renee Hardin

Have “locks” of fun this year comparing the many different versions of “Goldilocks” with your class. Discover the difference in characters, events, endings and much more! Titles include: Goldilocks and the Three Bears Goldi Rocks and the Three

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$6.00

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Teaching Story Elements: Setting

By Renee Hardin

Teaching story elements is a necessity when students are learning to read and write. This lesson is a great way to focus a student's attention on the details of a setting. This unit includes: -a poster that defines "setting" -teacher

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$3.00

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Miss Smith's Incredible Storybooks! Lessons and Activities

By Renee Hardin

There is no better way to encourage students to read than to open their minds to the many possibilities and adventures that books can take them on! The inspiring books about Miss Smith’s Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland are a

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Reading Strategies, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$6.50

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First 20 Days of Balanced Literacy: Editable version

By Renee Hardin

*UPDATE: THESE SLIDES ARE NOW EDITABLE! You can add your own bitmoji, replace links, or videos! (Please abide by all copyright rules and do not share mine or your edited slides with others.) . Please open slides in Google Chrome. This will

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$7.50

Online Resource
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Halloween Poetry for Mental Images

By Renee Hardin

Don't be scared of poetry! Have a spooktacular time teaching mental images through fun Halloween poems. Using the poems: "I'm Dressing Up for Halloween" and "There's a Spider on the Ceiling," you can teach children how to create their mental

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Poetry, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Rubrics, Lesson, Centers

$3.00

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Following Multi Step Reading Directions and Coloring Fun (Texas TEKS)

By Renee Hardin

“Oh What Fun it is to Learn in a Fun and Creative Way! Are you and your students ready for the fun holidays? This unit is a great way to teach children how to read and follow a set of multi step directions, and teach/review prepositions,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Holidays/Seasonal, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

$3.00

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Poetry: It's All About Poetry

By Renee Hardin

Teaching children about poetry can be one of the most difficult learning challenges for students. Students who learn to “read” and understand poetry will be able and more prepared to “write” poetry. Use these lessons as weekly units or sprinkle

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$7.50

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STAAR WRITING PRACTICE TESTS

By Renee Hardin

Students in Texas all have to face and endure the STAAR Test at almost all grade levels. The STAAR Writing Test is no exception. The test has two parts:REVISING AND EDITING (which counts as 60% of the total score.)WRITTEN COMPOSITIONS: Expository

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Writing-Expository, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

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Assessment

$4.00

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STAAR Reading Prep 2017

By Renee Hardin

The STAAR test will be here before you know it! Are your students ready for the test? Practice makes perfect, and high scores make impressions. According to Lead4ward, the STAAR test this year guarantees 34 questions from the three categories

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Assessment

$8.00

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STAAR Writing Test 2nd Edition Assessment

By Renee Hardin

Students in Texas all have to face and endure the STAAR Test at almost all grade levels. The STAAR Writing Test is no exception. The test has two parts: REVISING AND EDITING (which counts as 60% of the total score.) WRITTEN COMPOSITIONS: Expository

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, ELA Test Prep, Writing

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3^rd, 4^th

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Assessment

$6.50

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Geometric Shapes 2-D Plane Figures

By Renee Hardin

Shape Up and have some Fun while you work on your Figures! This geometric unit is a great way to introduce your students to 2-D shapes and how we view them in our everyday lives. This Unit Includes: -Name That Shape: Students will write the name

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Math, Geometry

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

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$4.50

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STAAR READING PRACTICE ASSESSMENT 2ND EDITION

By Renee Hardin

Students in Texas all have to face and endure the STAAR Test at almost all grade levels. The STAAR Reading Test is no exception. The test includes five selections of high interest topics and multiple choice questions.(This assessment is also helpful

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Test Preparation

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

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Assessment

$6.50

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Pilgrims: Samuel Eaton's Day

By Renee Hardin

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to introduce stories of the Pilgrims. Sarah Morton's Day and Samuel Eaton's Day are popular literature written by the author Kate Waters. These books contain information about the Pilgrims' lifestyle in the New World

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Thanksgiving, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Centers

$6.00

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STAAR Writing Prep 2017 Revising and Editing

By Renee Hardin

Testing time is here again! Time for us to build students’ testing stamina, skills, and confidence. This unit is designed to teach and assist with the Revising and Editing portion of the test. This test does NOT have a written composition piece

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Assessment

$6.50

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STAAR PREP for 2018

By Renee Hardin

The STAAR test will be here before you know it! So start reaching for the STAARS! STAAR practice tests that is:) The STAAR Test of 2017 really took some by surprise. Most versions of the test did not contain a selection of a poem with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Assessment

$6.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have hit my 28th year of teaching! I have taught several years in second grade, but third is my all-time favorite!!! I have team-taught in the subjects of Language Arts, and independently in a self-contained classroom. I enjoy teaching all subject areas, but my passion and strength are in the area of Language Arts! I most enjoy being able to teach across the curriculum in all subject areas with my many themed units.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is visual with lots of explanation and modeling for students. I truly believe that we learn by using all learning senses depending on our learning style, and what it is we are experiencing and need to master.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Nominated for Teacher of the Year in 2010

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have received both a Bachelor Degree and Masters Degree in Reading.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am always creating new learning ideas to use in my classroom every day. I love to create new lesson plans and fun activities/worksheets that my students can relate to. I have shared my ideas with my fellow teachers and they have encouraged me to share my ideas with you too!

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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, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Other (Math), Science, Social Studies, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Computer Science, Drama, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Instructional Technology, General Science, Library Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Black History Month, Easter, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, Phonics, Classroom Community