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Tools for Teachers by Laurah J
United States - Maryland
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This packet of main idea activities and printables is designed to help your students grasp main idea in non-fiction texts. This activity pack tak...
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Help your students practice and extend their knowledge of main idea and details with these 24 colorful activity cards. These cards can be used in...
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This powerpoint explores theme in literature and teaches students how to discover the theme of a work. Talks about universal "big" ideas, how to ...
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Having trouble teaching text structure or organizatonal patterns to your class? Then this download is for you! I originally developed this lesson...
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This teaching pack combines my best-selling main idea items. It takes a new approach to learning main idea, starting with pictures and moving int...
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These 12 colorful activity cards are designed to help your students review area and perimeter and the academic language associated with the conce...
This download contains everything that you need to teach a full two-week unit on poetry. Originally developed for use with my 6th-8th grade ESL l...
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This teaching bundle contains three awesome items to help you teach Text Structure and Organizational Patterns to your students. Aligned with Com...
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24 colorful and interesting cards with a theme about tornados and hurricanes help your students practice their knowledge of text structure and or...
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This fun powerpoint presentation is to help teach students about the differences between mood and tone and how they are used in literature. Appro...
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Learning author's purpose is really as easy as PIE!
This author's purpose packet comes with an author's purpose guide (leveled for basic, profic...
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This is a bundled teaching pack that includes my Author's Purpose Powerpoint Presentation with Cloze Notes and my Author's Purpose Activity Sheet...
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This exciting and colorful unit includes 60 pages of lesson plans and activities to use with your classroom novel study of Barbara Robinson's The...
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These colorful activity cards can be used in a variety of ways to help your students reinforce their dictionary skills. Contains different ways t...
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This powerpoint helps to teach students to identify the main idea and details in a text, as well as summarize what they've read using the GIST st...
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This powerpoint presentation teaches students about the different types of context clues and how to locate them. Each type of context clue introd...
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These printables are ideal for helping your students practice their dictionary skills. Originally developed for my 6-8th grade ESOL students, I h...
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This set of 22 math writing prompts is aligned to common core standards in 3rd and 4th grade for both math and writing. The prompts are designed ...
These colorful activity cards provide 8 activities to help students locate and analyze common text features. Students use an available selection ...
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This teaching pack is a great way to review and reteach story elements and the related vocabulary with your students.
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FEEDBACK
lakendragarrett
I am going to use these as a part of my math rotations. They will help with content writing.
June 17, 2013
Lillian Weis
Cool charts!
June 17, 2013
Lillian Weis
Thank you! This is great for ELL students.
June 17, 2013
Lillian Weis
Thanks for these anchor charts!
June 17, 2013
Lillian Weis
This is a fun and educational holiday activity.
June 17, 2013
Lillian Weis
I love this idea! What a sweet activity to celebrate Valentine's Day.
June 17, 2013
Lillian Weis
Thanks. We are going to introduce common core this year. I can't wait to use this.
June 17, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Thanks Lillian! Good luck with your CCSS implementation!
June 17, 2013 
2Blearning
Thank you. This should help student transition into common core more easily.
June 12, 2013
jimcall
Great power-point. Thank you for a great product.
June 11, 2013
stephanie thompson (TpT Seller)
These are great, I just wish you had kept rules 2 and 3 "raise your hand for permission to..." because I work with autistic students, especially my aspergers students, take everything literally and may read this as "ok, my hand is up so now I can speak or get up". Other than that the graphics are a lot more connected to the text than most I have seen so far.
June 9, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry you were unhappy, I used the basic rules that I found on the Whole Brain Teaching website as Chris Biffie laid them out. I created them with ELL and mainstream students in mind, so I'm very sorry that they don't fit the needs of your autistic students.
June 10, 2013
lissag77
good resource
June 5, 2013
lakendragarrett
I love this resource. I'm going to use it as a part of Daily 5 Math.
June 4, 2013
francini
kids loved this activity!
June 4, 2013
Gazalle
This is fantastic! I teach special education writing in a resource room to 10th graders and have been working on putting together an engaging, easy to follow poetry unit to end the school year. This product does the trick! Thank you!!
June 2, 2013
grannycasey
Love them!!!
June 2, 2013
grannycasey
I bought both sets because they are perfect for preparing students for writing/math standards.
June 2, 2013
myersk1
Thanks
June 1, 2013
daisy11435
I viewed your product at home and it was great, but I had a little difficulty using it at school.
May 31, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Can you describe the difficulty you had? If so, I might be able to help with troubleshooting! Thanks, Laurah J.
June 10, 2013
awkwardscott
Used with 5th and they appreciated the review- worked great.
May 30, 2013
dhite
This is a fun book to review skills. Thanks!
May 28, 2013
dhite
Students love to learn about animals. Thanks for another great resource.
May 27, 2013
mareem07
Fantastic resource. Love it!
May 26, 2013
gulfcoastslp
thx
May 21, 2013
shannonlovesmean
Thanks for sharing!
May 21, 2013
katcanady
thanks....loved these!
May 21, 2013
Elizabeth Charlton
I am unable to get anything except color bars for pages: 2,3,4,7,8,9,11,14 and 15
May 18, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi,
I'm very sorry that you are having trouble with this. I'm very disappointed that you didn't give me or TpT customer service a chance to fix this before rating my item so low. It is likely a very simple fix. I can assure you that the document is fine. First, are you using the most updated version of Adobe Acrobat to open the document? If you are using Preview (on a Mac) or an older version of Adobe, sometimes things don't come through correctly. If that still does not correct the problem, please contact customer service for assistance.
Thanks,
Laurah J
I'm very sorry that you are having trouble with this. I'm very disappointed that you didn't give me or TpT customer service a chance to fix this before rating my item so low. It is likely a very simple fix. I can assure you that the document is fine. First, are you using the most updated version of Adobe Acrobat to open the document? If you are using Preview (on a Mac) or an older version of Adobe, sometimes things don't come through correctly. If that still does not correct the problem, please contact customer service for assistance.
Thanks,
Laurah J
May 20, 2013
harrietturner59
Great Resource
May 18, 2013
harrietturner59
Really helpful
May 18, 2013
jbird164
Love these! Thank you!
May 16, 2013
zatkins
Love it! My top end children really enjoyed this.
May 15, 2013
royweiss1
Kids were interested and focused. Thanks.
May 14, 2013
ldickerson
The pictures cards were a valuable asset for my struggling readers. They allowed for differenciation within my different reading groups.
May 14, 2013
Sheri Brown (TpT Seller)
Excellent! Anytime you can add video the students interest sky rockets in my class. Thank you!
May 13, 2013
stmiranda84
Thanks!
May 12, 2013
adirr
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May 12, 2013
blaramie
Great addition to my resources!
May 12, 2013
Melsta
can't wait to use this!
May 11, 2013
Katherina Thompson (TpT Seller)
Thank you - found it when I needed it most! Awesome job!
May 8, 2013
tbirming
Great set! My only wish is that I could have had the ability to move slides around to a different order and add to it. I understand wanting to protect your work but this would have helped me add things I wanted in one place rather than have to create a side project.
May 7, 2013
tsanger75
Thanks...Loved these :)
May 7, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Laura Bogush (TpT Seller) re: Author's Purpose Activity Sheets
Hi Laurah J!
I'm a TpT seller and feel as if I "know" you through reading your forum posts. After seeing you featured on Tiny Toes' "Learn from" thread, I stopped by your store to browse around and pick up some tips. I'm trying to get a better handle on pricing for my own products.
Anyway, I took a look at your preview for your Author's Purpose Activity Sheets and I wondered if maybe you uploaded the actual product instead of the preview. The preview that I downloaded has no SAMPLE on the pages and it looks like the full product (9 pages) are here. Someone could just download and use the preview without paying.
I just wanted to let you know in case of a mix-up. It's so easy to happen when uploading - I know from personal experience!
I'm so happy for your success as a seller and hope to follow in your footsteps. Thank you for all that you do to help the rest of us in the forum.
Laura
I'm a TpT seller and feel as if I "know" you through reading your forum posts. After seeing you featured on Tiny Toes' "Learn from" thread, I stopped by your store to browse around and pick up some tips. I'm trying to get a better handle on pricing for my own products.
Anyway, I took a look at your preview for your Author's Purpose Activity Sheets and I wondered if maybe you uploaded the actual product instead of the preview. The preview that I downloaded has no SAMPLE on the pages and it looks like the full product (9 pages) are here. Someone could just download and use the preview without paying.
I just wanted to let you know in case of a mix-up. It's so easy to happen when uploading - I know from personal experience!
I'm so happy for your success as a seller and hope to follow in your footsteps. Thank you for all that you do to help the rest of us in the forum.
Laura
May 22, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Thanks for letting me know, Laura! I was recently updating and securing my pdfs, and I must have uploaded the wrong one to preview by mistake!
May 22, 2013
elabbiento re: Content Vocabulary Zip Around Template
Should I be able to add curriculum directly to this template? If so, can you provide some advice because I can't get it to work. Thanks
May 14, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Yup, all you need is a pen!
I am working on making the template so you can type into it, but right now I am in the end-of-year crunch like everyone else, so it is on my to-do list for this summer.
I am working on making the template so you can type into it, but right now I am in the end-of-year crunch like everyone else, so it is on my to-do list for this summer.
May 14, 2013
Tiny Toes (TpT Seller)
Hi Laura! I love that you always have so much to offer on the forums. I know that it's a crazy time of the school year, but would you be interested in being the next guest on the Learning From... series on the Selling Tips board? We would ask questions about your store and see/ask for advice on become a more successful store/seller. Thanks! JoAn
May 13, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi! Sure, I will be happy to offer whatever advice I can :)
Laurah
Laurah
May 13, 2013
Aggie10s
Hi Laura,
I just downloaded the Haiku lesson. All of the lessons are working except the PPT. When I try to download it there was an error accessing Macintosh HD:Users:. I am using a MAC Verson 10.8.3.
I just downloaded the Haiku lesson. All of the lessons are working except the PPT. When I try to download it there was an error accessing Macintosh HD:Users:. I am using a MAC Verson 10.8.3.
May 5, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
I can only imagine that it is the version of powerpoint. I have a Mac OS X 10.8 and it is running Office 2010. I am able to open it with no issues as a read-only file in both Powerpoint and Keynote. I will try to see if I can export it to Quicktime and re-upload sometime today. Otherwise, you may wish to contact TpT Customer Support and put in a ticket with their tech folks who are very savvy.
Sorry about this, we will get it fixed.
Laurah J
Sorry about this, we will get it fixed.
Laurah J
May 5, 2013
Aggie10s
Hi Laura,
I just downloaded the Haiku lesson. All of the lessons are working except the PPT. When I try to download it there was an error accessing Macintosh HD:Users:. I am using a MAC Verson 10.8.3.
I just downloaded the Haiku lesson. All of the lessons are working except the PPT. When I try to download it there was an error accessing Macintosh HD:Users:. I am using a MAC Verson 10.8.3.
May 5, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
I can only imagine that it is the version of powerpoint. I have a Mac OS X 10.8 and it is running Office 2010. I am able to open it with no issues as a read-only file in both Powerpoint and Keynote. I will try to see if I can export it to Quicktime and re-upload sometime today. Otherwise, you may wish to contact TpT Customer Support and put in a ticket with their tech folks who are very savvy.
Sorry about this, we will get it fixed.
Laurah J
Sorry about this, we will get it fixed.
Laurah J
May 5, 2013
alybrown11
Laura,
Thank you for the quick response. I have a Mac computer. The operating system is OS X 10.8.3 I run powerpoint 2008 for Mac.
Any suggestions?
Alyson
Thank you for the quick response. I have a Mac computer. The operating system is OS X 10.8.3 I run powerpoint 2008 for Mac.
Any suggestions?
Alyson
May 4, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
I can only imagine that it is the version of powerpoint. I have a Mac OS X 10.8 and it is running Office 2010. I am able to open it with no issues as a read-only file in both Powerpoint and Keynote. I will try to see if I can export it to Quicktime and re-upload sometime today. Otherwise, you may wish to contact TpT Customer Support and put in a ticket with their tech folks who are very savvy.
Sorry about this, we will get it fixed.
Laurah J
Sorry about this, we will get it fixed.
Laurah J
May 5, 2013
alybrown11
Hi Laurah,
I downloaded your fun with probability pack but it will not let me open the powerpoint. It says "This program is protected by a pasword or digital rights managment (DRM). To access presentation you must have a version not protected by password or DRM."
Can please help me?
Alyson Brown
I downloaded your fun with probability pack but it will not let me open the powerpoint. It says "This program is protected by a pasword or digital rights managment (DRM). To access presentation you must have a version not protected by password or DRM."
Can please help me?
Alyson Brown
May 4, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
I can't really offer any advice without knowing what kind of computer you have, which operating system you're running, and which version of powerpoint you have.
If you can provide this information, I might be able to give some insight.
Thanks,
Laurah Jurca
If you can provide this information, I might be able to give some insight.
Thanks,
Laurah Jurca
May 4, 2013
jennycnz
Thanks Laurah! That is all good now, keep up the great work!
April 23, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Sure! Sorry about that! Thanks so much for buying!
April 23, 2013
jennycnz re: Author's Purpose Activity Sheets
Hi, I love your products and have purchased and downloaded the Authors Purpose Activity Sheets but they each have a gigantic SAMPLE stamped across each page - as far as I know I have selected the correct item - how do I get rid of the SAMPLE so I can use the sheets?
Cheers, Jenny Coyle (New Zealand)
Cheers, Jenny Coyle (New Zealand)
April 23, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi, please try again. I made a mistake when I uploaded the last revision and accidentally uploaded the preview file in place of the actual file. I have fixed it now and it should download the proper file.
Thanks!
Laurah J.
Thanks!
Laurah J.
April 23, 2013
Patteach (TpT Seller)
Hi, Laurah -
I've been following the thread about protecting our work as JPGs, PDFs, etc. The thread is getting fairly long. I'm not only concerned, but confused about options.
I'm going to go out on a limb and ask if you would consider compiling the gist of the thread into one response. You seem to really know your stuff about this issue and I can see that others are confused, too. If you don't want to do this, please forgive my forwardness. I love your products and this is another tool that TpT teachers could really use. Thank you, Pat
Patteach Store 4/20/13
I've been following the thread about protecting our work as JPGs, PDFs, etc. The thread is getting fairly long. I'm not only concerned, but confused about options.
I'm going to go out on a limb and ask if you would consider compiling the gist of the thread into one response. You seem to really know your stuff about this issue and I can see that others are confused, too. If you don't want to do this, please forgive my forwardness. I love your products and this is another tool that TpT teachers could really use. Thank you, Pat
Patteach Store 4/20/13
April 20, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi Pat,
I will try to get to it when I have a moment.
Thanks,
Laurah
I will try to get to it when I have a moment.
Thanks,
Laurah
April 22, 2013
JeanetteFox re: Complete Poetry Unit Grades 4-8
Laurah - This is the first item I've ever purchased on TPT and it is fantastic! Nice work! My question: I'm trying to figure out what order to present the lessons. Other than obviously Intro first and Eval last, did you include something I missed that gives an overview of the order?
April 19, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi Jeanette! Thanks so much! I am pleased that you are happy with your first TpT purchase! There is a folder inside the zipped folder that is labeled "Daily Lesson Plans". Inside are two files, one is labeled "Lesson Plans Week 1" and the other is labeled "Lesson Plans Week 2". Those should help you figure out the order that I teach the unit in. Of course, you can present it in another order if another way makes more sense to you. I hope that helps. Please feel free to contact me at tools4teachers.mrsj@gmail.com!
Thanks,
Laurah
Thanks,
Laurah
April 19, 2013
slegg re: Fun with Probability Powerpoint Presentation
The "save as" would not work as it always does with other products. It would not let me click on it. I just saved it as a PDF file.
April 9, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
I think you're misunderstanding. There are several ways to do what you are asking about. Yes, from inside the program, the "save" feature does not work. However, when you download the zipped folder, your computer has to save it somewhere. Unless you have set a default, it usually asks where to save it. This is when you can choose where to save. Otherwise, it may go to a "downloads" folder by default. Another option is to open the location where you extracted the files, right click on the file, and then click "copy". Then you can go to the folder where you would like to save it and right click, then chose "paste".
April 9, 2013
cullen re: Fact or Opinion Powerpoint Presentation
What screen resolution to you recommend? I spoke with our school district's IT Dept.
and my computer is set at 1024 x 768. It would be great if I could use this powerpoint.
and my computer is set at 1024 x 768. It would be great if I could use this powerpoint.
April 6, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Have you tried contacting TpT Support? You can submit a ticket by clicking "Help" at the top right of your screen, and then clicking "contact us". Their tech department is excellent at handling these things and has a greater knowledge than I of how these programs cross platforms.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
April 6, 2013
DSkelton re: Main Idea and Details Teaching Pack
I purchased the Main Ideas and Details Teaching pack in November of 2012. I just tried to open it and it appears to be missing quite a bit of information (Main idea bags, pictures, etc) Could you tell me how to get these back? ~Dawn
March 29, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you mean. When I download the teaching pack, all of the items are included. Do you have a utility like winzip to unzip the folder?
Thanks,
Laurah J.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
March 29, 2013
tchrmj re: Testing Strategies Bookmarks
I love these bookmarks but the word question is cut off by white space on each one. is there an easy fix by any chance? Thanks!
March 24, 2013
MissK77 re: Complete Poetry Unit Grades 4-8
I am also getting a promt that states I need a password to edit the Haiku powerpoint. When I chose "Read Only" it lets me view but not edit the file. I love everything else and would like to add a couple of slides to the document.
March 21, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi,
I'm very sorry but due to the terms of use on the graphics, I am unable to provide an editable copy. It is stated in the description the the presentation is read-only. If you would let me know what information you would like added, I can do it for you and e-mail you the updated copy.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
I'm very sorry but due to the terms of use on the graphics, I am unable to provide an editable copy. It is stated in the description the the presentation is read-only. If you would let me know what information you would like added, I can do it for you and e-mail you the updated copy.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
March 21, 2013
teaberry629 re: Complete Poetry Unit Grades 4-8
I can't seem to open some of the powerpoints or thumbs. It states that I need a password. What am I doing wrong? I love what I see!
March 5, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
All you have to do when it prompts you for a password is click "Read Only". I'm not sure what you mean about "thumbs".
Thanks,
Laurah J.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
March 5, 2013
Mia Raulston (TpT Seller) re: Complete Poetry Unit Grades 4-8
I can't seem to get the poetry jeopardy file to open. It gives me a message that states "the converter failed to send the file." Has anyone else had this problem? I'm thinking it has to do with the privacy setting with our school..., but not sure.
Mia Raulston
Mia Raulston
March 4, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
I have never heard of this problem before. You may try contacting TpT support (use the "contact us" link at the bottom of the page) and opening a support ticket. Their techs are much more knowledgeable than me and will probably be able to solve your problem.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
March 4, 2013
Mia Raulston (TpT Seller) re: Complete Poetry Unit Grades 4-8
I can't seem to get the poetry jeopardy file to open. It gives me a message that states "the converter failed to send the file." Has anyone else had this problem? I'm thinking it has to do with the privacy setting with our school..., but not sure.
Mia Raulston
Mia Raulston
March 4, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
I have never heard of this problem before. You may try contacting TpT support (use the "contact us" link at the bottom of the page) and opening a support ticket. Their techs are much more knowledgeable than me and will probably be able to solve your problem.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
March 4, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
I have reuploaded a new zip file that contains an mp4 version of the powerpoint, which should play on your quicktime player. Please let me know if this works.
Thanks,
Laurah J
Thanks,
Laurah J
March 4, 2013
Carolyn Sellars (TpT Seller)
I am having a problem with your powerpoint that I just purchased. It appears that the font was replaced with another and as a result, the words and/or pictures are larger than the original font and now are on top of each other. And since I do not have a password to choose a different font, I am unable to use this powerpoint tomorrow as I hoped. I am on a Mac OS X version 10.8 using Microsoft Office 11. Very frustrating. Please advise ASAP.
March 3, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi, you didn't mention which powerpoint presentation you were referring to. As I have several in my store, I won't really be able to help you until I know which one we are talking about.
Thanks,
Laurah Jurca
Thanks,
Laurah Jurca
March 4, 2013
gingerskids (TpT Seller) re: Features of Non-fiction Text Powerpoint Presentation
I just added your "Features of Non-Fiction Text" to my pinterest board. I am new at Pinterest-Should I have asked your pewrmission? I love your product!
Ginger
Ginger
March 2, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi Ginger, Thanks! No need to ask my permission to pin any of my items! I am thrilled that someone loves it enough to pin it! Thanks again!
March 2, 2013
rpschomer re: Context Clues Powerpoint Presentation with Cloze notes
Is there anyway to get the password to edit the Context Clues powerpoint because the notes do not match the last slide of the powerpoint?
February 25, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
I cannot provide a password for this item, however I will make the correction and reupload as soon as possible. The few words that are different, however, aren't critical to the understanding of the concept.
February 25, 2013
jenbalaya
Laurah I bought your Literary Genres powerpoint but it requires a password to modify. I need to modify the powerpoint for an evaluation. Can you send me the password? I would have bought something else had I known I couldn't modify the presentation. Thank you!
J. Boren
J. Boren
February 24, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi,
The product description for this presentation clearly states that it is read-only. I include this information in the product description so that there are no surprises. I'm very sorry, but due to the terms of use on some of the images, I am unable to provide a password for this presentation. If you will let me know the changes you need made and the timeframe you need it done by, I might be able to accommodate you.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
The product description for this presentation clearly states that it is read-only. I include this information in the product description so that there are no surprises. I'm very sorry, but due to the terms of use on some of the images, I am unable to provide a password for this presentation. If you will let me know the changes you need made and the timeframe you need it done by, I might be able to accommodate you.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
February 24, 2013
pjfarr re: Non-Fiction Reading Skills Teaching Pack
The power point still has the text structure names over top of the slide...
February 23, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
There are two versions of the powerpoint in the new bundle I uploaded. The 2010 version worked just fine on the computer I saved it on, so please make sure you are opening the 2010 version. If that does not correct the problem, then there is something else wrong.
However, I e-mailed you the quicktime version which is EXACTLY the same as the powerpoint version. Quicktime can run on PC or Mac. If your PC doesn't have quicktime, it is a free and easy download.
However, I e-mailed you the quicktime version which is EXACTLY the same as the powerpoint version. Quicktime can run on PC or Mac. If your PC doesn't have quicktime, it is a free and easy download.
February 23, 2013
danapowers re: Theme in Literature Powerpoint
I cannot save the powerpoint. I can only save it as a pdf. The powerpoint asks for a password. Please let me know the password so I can utilize what I bought.
February 20, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi, as I responded on the ratings page, you can save the powerpoint very easily by simply following the directions in the product description: "When you download the file, instead of opening, click "save as", and save it to the location where you want it. Then, when you open, click "read only". You will be able to use the powerpoint normally, but will not be able to make edits." The product description also states that the powerpoint is read-only. I cannot provide a password due to the terms of use of the fonts & graphics I purchased to create this product.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
February 20, 2013
pjfarr
Thank you, I really appreciate it! I am working on text structure right now with my 6th grade students (I am a reading specialist) to get them prepared for the PSSA and I love how your power point breaks it down.
I look forward to getting this issue fixed! Thanks, again!
I look forward to getting this issue fixed! Thanks, again!
February 20, 2013
pjfarr
Thank you, I got the email; however, I need to be able to use the power point on my Dell at school just in case the district won't allow me to use my personal mac. My dell computer power point program is 2010.
February 20, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
I will try to get it to you as soon as I can access a computer that has 2010 on it. I will also open a TpT support ticket to see if they can assist.
February 20, 2013
pjfarr
Can you remove the text structure names that show up across the slide because it can not be used this way?
February 20, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
As I explained in one of the previous replies, I have e-mailed you a quicktime version that should work on your mac. I also added more information in the e-mail that I sent.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
February 20, 2013
pjfarr
also...when i go to open the power point it asks for a password and then only lets me open in "read only"...
February 20, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
That is done due to the terms of use on the graphics and/or fonts int he program and to protect the integrity of the file. It is stated in the product description that all of the powerpoints are read-only.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
February 20, 2013
pjfarr
I have a macbook pro and I am using Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2011 Version 14.2 (120402)
I use both my mac and the school's dell laptop (I don't like the dell so I am using my mac but I should try to get used to the dell)
I use both my mac and the school's dell laptop (I don't like the dell so I am using my mac but I should try to get used to the dell)
February 20, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
The problem is caused because the newer versions of powerpoint are lacking some of the animations that were present in 2007 version. I am working to get them updated, but I'm a little underwater right now due to State testing being in less than two weeks.
I'm not sure what version of powerpoint your Dell has, but I have a quicktime version that I can send you that should work fine on your Mac. I will send to the e-mail address you provided.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
I'm not sure what version of powerpoint your Dell has, but I have a quicktime version that I can send you that should work fine on your Mac. I will send to the e-mail address you provided.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
February 20, 2013
pjfarr re: Non-Fiction Reading Skills Teaching Pack
I just submitted a question about your text structure powerpoint that I purchased. I don't know if you have my email address so you can respond. I am anxious about this and hope you can help me.
Paula Farr
pjfant@comcast.net
Paula Farr
pjfant@comcast.net
February 20, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi,
I did respond, just below. I need more information about what kind of computer you are using and what version of powerpoint you have. I also need to know if you are working on the computer you will be using to show the presentation to students.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
UPDATE: A new version of the bundle has been uploaded with a version of that presentation that should work on Office 2010 or higher.
I did respond, just below. I need more information about what kind of computer you are using and what version of powerpoint you have. I also need to know if you are working on the computer you will be using to show the presentation to students.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
UPDATE: A new version of the bundle has been uploaded with a version of that presentation that should work on Office 2010 or higher.
February 20, 2013
pjfarr re: Non-Fiction Reading Skills Teaching Pack
I am having a problem with the power point (text structure). On slides 14 - 18 the text structure name shows on the slide the whole time. I am not happy about this because I want to use it and have the kids figure out what the structure is but it's already on the slide. I can not change the slide...it appears that I don't have that access. $19 is a lot of money to spend on this product if I can't change that feature. I would like your help in fixing this problem. Paula
February 20, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi,
Please remain calm! Don't worry, I will work to make sure you get your money's worth. Can you give me more information about what kind of computer you are using and what version of powerpoint you have?
Thanks,
Laurah J.
Please remain calm! Don't worry, I will work to make sure you get your money's worth. Can you give me more information about what kind of computer you are using and what version of powerpoint you have?
Thanks,
Laurah J.
February 20, 2013
auntie452
I've been browsing your items having searched "WIDA" and Anchor Charts. It led me to you where I found your guide for writing MPIs. You refer to them as Multiple Performance Indicators and WIDA calls them Model Performance Indicators. Was that change intentional? If not, I thought you may want to be aware of that. I think your guide is a great way to guide a teacher through that process. It triggered some ideas in my thinking, as I train teachers in the WIDA standards in my school district. Thanks for your thoughtful work.
February 20, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Thank you! I know that it is "model" but for some reason I always want to say "multiple". I've been working with WIDA for YEARS, and I still can't break myself of it! I do WIDA trainings in my district too, and the teachers have found this tool pretty helpful, as well as some of the other WiDA items. Thanks for your comment!
Laurah J.
Laurah J.
February 20, 2013
Mia Raulston (TpT Seller) re: Complete Poetry Unit Grades 4-8
I recently purchased this, and I'm happy so far. My question is about day 5 lesson. What do I do for the warm-up? It says a poetry mini-assessment. Should I write up some small quiz and give it to them? Do you have this included? I did not see anything.
Thanks,
Mia Raulston
Thanks,
Mia Raulston
February 19, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi Mia,
It looks like I left that out, and I can't seem to find it on my hard drive. If you'll give me a day or two, I'll whip something up and re-upload.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
It looks like I left that out, and I can't seem to find it on my hard drive. If you'll give me a day or two, I'll whip something up and re-upload.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
February 20, 2013
Michelle Forsyth re: Women in History Information Gap Activity
looks cute! Can you update the date of birth for Jane Addams? September is misspelled. I would like to use this.
February 18, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Thanks for pointing out the mistake. I will get it corrected as soon as my schedule allows!
February 18, 2013
Margaret Irby (TpT Seller) re: Complete Poetry Unit Grades 4-8
Thanks for uploading the answer keys. It seems to be missing some answers to the Final Assessment, only one page is in the Answer Keys File, are there more pages? Sorry to be a pain. I loved the unit and appreciate you updating this!
February 16, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi Margaret,
Sorry for the long response- I have been camping with my family for the weekend, far away from civilization. I see what you mean and I will make the corrections and get them uploaded by COB today.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
UPDATE: Complete answer key uploaded. Thanks for your patience.
Sorry for the long response- I have been camping with my family for the weekend, far away from civilization. I see what you mean and I will make the corrections and get them uploaded by COB today.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
UPDATE: Complete answer key uploaded. Thanks for your patience.
February 18, 2013
nmusho
Hi, I am using your game in our classroom. I am confused on how to use it and play with my class. The timer is not working when I go to run it in slideshow on PowerPoint. Also, how would you group students for it? Thanks!
February 14, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi,
Can you let me know what version of powerpoint you have? That will help me in diagnosing your problem. To use the timer, you put "1" in the little white box below the timer and click start. Make sure that when the powerpoint is opening and it asks if you want to enable macros, you say "yes". Also you need to have a working version of Flash on your computer. If the timer will not work, you can simply use a 1 minute timer.
I usually divide students into groups of 3 or four. Two from the team go up to the board. One student sits so he or she cannot see the words, and the other student should sit so she can see the words. Then the student who can see the words tries to get the first student to say those words without saying them themselves. So, if the word was "setting", the student who can see the words might say "where a story takes place. when a story takes place", etc. in an effort to get the student who cannot see the words to say "setting". Does that make sense? If they can get through all the words in the pyramid, then they can get the full value of that square.
Laurah J.
Can you let me know what version of powerpoint you have? That will help me in diagnosing your problem. To use the timer, you put "1" in the little white box below the timer and click start. Make sure that when the powerpoint is opening and it asks if you want to enable macros, you say "yes". Also you need to have a working version of Flash on your computer. If the timer will not work, you can simply use a 1 minute timer.
I usually divide students into groups of 3 or four. Two from the team go up to the board. One student sits so he or she cannot see the words, and the other student should sit so she can see the words. Then the student who can see the words tries to get the first student to say those words without saying them themselves. So, if the word was "setting", the student who can see the words might say "where a story takes place. when a story takes place", etc. in an effort to get the student who cannot see the words to say "setting". Does that make sense? If they can get through all the words in the pyramid, then they can get the full value of that square.
Laurah J.
February 14, 2013
Margaret Irby (TpT Seller) re: Complete Poetry Unit Grades 4-8
That would be great! Thank you!
February 14, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Keep an eye on your "my purchases" area, and when I update it, it will notify you.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
UPDATE: Margaret- I have uploaded a new version with the answer keys.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
UPDATE: Margaret- I have uploaded a new version with the answer keys.
February 14, 2013
Margaret Irby (TpT Seller) re: Complete Poetry Unit Grades 4-8
Is there an answer key for the assessments? I'm loving your unit so far, but am looking to save a little time!
February 13, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi Margaret,
I didn't include answer keys, but I can work on it and try to get them uploaded by tomorrow. Would that work?
Thanks,
Laurah J.
I didn't include answer keys, but I can work on it and try to get them uploaded by tomorrow. Would that work?
Thanks,
Laurah J.
February 14, 2013
Charlotte Hill (TpT Seller) re: Mood and Tone in Literature Powerpoint Presentation (with video)
Hi Laurah! I was finally able to convert the videos to a wmv format so that they would play during the Power Point presentation. Thank you!
Charlotte Hill
Charlotte Hill
February 4, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Charlotte,
I'm glad you were able to figure it out. I was trying, but without knowing the specifics of your machine, I was at a loss. Thanks for letting me know you figured it out! :D
Thanks!
Laurah J
I'm glad you were able to figure it out. I was trying, but without knowing the specifics of your machine, I was at a loss. Thanks for letting me know you figured it out! :D
Thanks!
Laurah J
February 4, 2013
mgarretson re: Text Structure and Organizational Patterns Teaching Bundle
I am not able to open your PowerPoint. I am using a Mac, and I saved the Zip file as you mentioned. In fact, that was the only option I was presented with. Once I saved the Zip file, I opened and extracted it to my desktop using my unzip software. When I click to open the PPT file, I get the same error message that others have mentioned. Please do what you can to make this right so that I will be able to access the materials I paid you for.
EDIT: Thank you for following up so quickly. I was able to use Quicktime to view the slides at home. Hopefully I will be able to use the actual PowerPoint on the PC in my classroom. You offer great material, but your processes are different from any I've run into on this site.
EDIT: Thank you for following up so quickly. I was able to use Quicktime to view the slides at home. Hopefully I will be able to use the actual PowerPoint on the PC in my classroom. You offer great material, but your processes are different from any I've run into on this site.
February 3, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
There is a quicktime version of the powerpoint included in the bundle for the Mac users due to this very issue. All you have to do is use the quicktime version- it is exactly the same as the powerpoint version but in a format that Mac users can run. I added this feature when others have had difficulty in the past to make it usable for everyone. You do have access to everything you paid for.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
February 3, 2013
pennywagner
I am new to Teachers Pay Teachers and should have read that first I admit. If it is any consolation at all I did go in before I received your email and edit it as soon as I read the part about the typo. Do I need to buy it again?
February 3, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
No, you do not need to repurchase. I made the correction and reuploaded it. You should have received a notification on your "my purchases" page. You can simply go to "my purchases" and redownload the corrected version.
February 3, 2013
Charlotte Hill (TpT Seller) re: Mood and Tone in Literature Powerpoint Presentation (with video)
Although I have your video files in the folder, my computer does not recognize the 3gpp extension as a file format. Can you send the videos to me in another format? Thank you!
Charlotte Hill
charlotte.hill@cherokee.k12.nc.us
Charlotte Hill
charlotte.hill@cherokee.k12.nc.us
February 3, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi Charlotte,
I've been working all day to try and figure this out. The only thing I can think of is that maybe you are using a Mac? The videos are in the format most commonly used by Windows Media Player. I am trying to find a way to convert them, but to do that, I would need to know what kind of computer you're using and what kind of video file types you can run.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
I've been working all day to try and figure this out. The only thing I can think of is that maybe you are using a Mac? The videos are in the format most commonly used by Windows Media Player. I am trying to find a way to convert them, but to do that, I would need to know what kind of computer you're using and what kind of video file types you can run.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
February 3, 2013
pennywagner re: Non-Fiction Mini-Books: Valentine's Day Around The World
I really loved your product of two nonfiction books. If possible, could you fix the typo on Phillipines and allow download once again? I absolutely think it is great, but would appreciate the fix before using. You have instructed that it is for one classroom. I plan to use it in the classroom but also for a tutoring group within the same school but different grade level. Do I need to purchase it twice?
February 2, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Penny,
I appreciate you letting me know about the typo. However, I really wish you had contacted me BEFORE rating my product down. I would have been happy to fix it for you ASAP. I'm really disappointed by the rating, especially since on the rating page it says "And if there was a simple error in the product, for example, a typo or two or something of this nature, please Ask the Seller to fix it for you before leaving a bad rating!" I wish I had had the opportunity to correct this error before you rated my product down.
I will fix the typo and reupload the corrected version first thing tomorrow morning. You will receive a notification on your "My Purchases" page.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
I appreciate you letting me know about the typo. However, I really wish you had contacted me BEFORE rating my product down. I would have been happy to fix it for you ASAP. I'm really disappointed by the rating, especially since on the rating page it says "And if there was a simple error in the product, for example, a typo or two or something of this nature, please Ask the Seller to fix it for you before leaving a bad rating!" I wish I had had the opportunity to correct this error before you rated my product down.
I will fix the typo and reupload the corrected version first thing tomorrow morning. You will receive a notification on your "My Purchases" page.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
February 2, 2013
gingertrevino re: Context Clues Powerpoint Presentation with Cloze notes
Can't open ppt. Can you send ppt to my email? Ginger.Trevino@austinisd.org
January 25, 2013
gingertrevino re: Text Structure and Organizational Patterns Teaching Bundle
I can't open the ppt. It says you have to have password. Could you send me password?
Ginger.trevino@austinisd.org
Ginger.trevino@austinisd.org
January 25, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
As it states in the product description, "This powerpoint is read-only. When you download the file, instead of opening, click "save as", and save it to the location where you want it. Then, when you open, click "read only". You will be able to use the powerpoint normally, but will not be able to make edits. This is done to protect the integrity of the file." Due to the terms of use on fonts and graphics, I cannot provide a file that is any other way. Please simply click "read only".
Thanks,
Laurah J
Thanks,
Laurah J
January 25, 2013
melissalopez12 re: Main Idea Activities and Printables
I teach 2nd grade Spanish language arts and noticed your homework page said it came in English and Spanish. Is everything in this package in Spanish also or just homework? Thanks!
January 20, 2013
Tools for Teachers by Laurah J (TpT Seller)
Hi,
The only thing in the packet in Spanish is the letter home to parents explaining about the Main Idea Bags homework.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
The only thing in the packet in Spanish is the letter home to parents explaining about the Main Idea Bags homework.
Thanks,
Laurah J.
January 20, 2013
melissalopez12 re: Main Idea Activities and Printables
I teach 2nd grade Spanish language arts and noticed your homework page said it came in English and Spanish. Is everything in this package in Spanish also or just homework? Thanks!
January 20, 2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I am currently an ESOL coach for my district, working with both ESOL and mainstream teachers to help them differentiate and improve the quality of their instruction for English language learners. I currently work in Maryland, but spent several years teaching in North Carolina, and I completed my student teaching in Tennessee as well. During my career, I have worked with students in grades K-8, though most of my attention has been focused on the upper grades, 4-8. I have been invited to Busan, S. Korea, twice to conduct 2 week teacher training seminars on Content Based English Instruction for English language learners, and I am SIOP trained. In addition, I also lead numerous Continuing Professional Development courses, workshops, and focus groups for teachers in my district. In addition to my MS, I also have a BA degree in Spanish and Mass Communications.
MY TEACHING STYLE
I am very passionate about my job and my students. I spend hours at home planning lessons and creating materials to use in my classroom. Many of my materials were originally designed for use in the ESL classroom, however, they can easily be used or adapted for use in the mainstream classroom by students of every ability level.
My teaching style is very laid back. My students know that as long as they follow directions, we will have a great time in class!
I believe in catering to my students' multiple intelligences and providing an area where they are excited to come and learn.
In my ESOL class, I believe very highly in the value of reading and literacy, and work hard to impress it upon my students as well. As a result, we do many novel studies incorporating cross-curricular materials and concepts.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Summa Cum Laude, Master of Science
Teacher of the Month
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
M.S. in Foreign Language and ESL Education from University of Tennessee, 2008
B.A. in Journalism and Spanish from Carson-Newman College, 2006
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
My husband and I are natives of Knoxville, TN. We have no children, but do enjoy spending time with our niece and nephew when we can. We also enjoy spending time in the modern middle ages at SCA events. Catch up with me on my blog, The ESOL Odyssey. Find Tools for Teachers by Laurah Jurca on FaceBook.
GRADES TAUGHT
Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth
SUBJECT AREAS
EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas
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