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Maryville, Tennessee, United States
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My name is Allison Weaver and I teach in a small rural community in East Tennessee. I have been teaching for five years at a variety of grade levels and have really enjoyed the challenges and successes of working with children. As I have moved grade levels, I've enjoyed learning so many new things. I really believe that consistent innovation and studying makes teaching one of the most exciting jobs out there! I have especially developed a passion for reading and language instruction.
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Tennessee History Timeline Events 3-6
This unit includes 52 events from early TN History 1500-1900 that can be used in a timeline activity, cut apart and glued on a timeline as a study guided, or handed out and discussed. There are also some extra events about ancient explorers! :) They cover most TN State Standards for Social Studies, Grades 3-6.
3rd - 6th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Introductory Paragraph Writing Form
I have adapted and simplified a few writing strategies into one form for students to use! They can use this form for informational or expository writing prompts. The form tells students where and how to organize their ideas. If it is used with Grades 2-3, students can work on just paragraph structure. If it is used with Grades 4-5, students can use this one paragraph to help write a 5-paragraph essay! It is also great for Special Needs students.
2nd - 6th
Short Stories, Writing-Essays
Common Core Grades 2-3 Exemplar Poetry
I have taken the exemplar texts suggested and excerpts provided in the appendices of the Common Core Standards, Grades 2-3 and adapted them to be used as handouts in the classroom or as a lesson planning guide. I have also included pictures of each book that the excerpt was taken from in case you would like to find the book to purchase. If the appendix provided an activity, I listed that as well. As a pdf document, it can also be pulled up on a Smart Board for further instruction.
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts
Literacy Block Fillable Template
Use Microsoft Word to change this template to meet your needs. It is a great addition to your lesson plans because it includes a daily schedule with Reading rotations. It can be adapted for the Daily 5 or traditional Reading Workshops. Enjoy!
K - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Reading
Class Discussion Rubric K-6
Here is a handy dandy rubric if you'd like to take grades or keep anecdotal notes on classroom discussions! It can be used at almost any grade level by teachers or students :) Enjoy!
K - 6th
For All Subjects, Speaking & Listening
Government Test 3-6
This is a general government test that covers the Constitution, 3 Branches, and the Bill of Rights. I can be used with Grades 3-6. The test contains 10 vocabulary matching questions, 9 multiple choices, and 3 short essays for a total of 22 questions. I used the last 2 as bonus when I gave it out :)
3rd - 6th
Elections - Voting, Government
Common Core 2-3 Exemplar Read Aloud Poetry
I have taken the exemplar texts suggested and excerpts provided in the appendices of the Common Core Standards, Grades 2-3 and adapted them to be used as handouts in the classroom or as a lesson planning guide. I have also included pictures of each book that the excerpt was taken from in case you would like to find the book to purchase. If the appendix provided an activity, I listed that as well. As a pdf document, it can also be pulled up on a Smart Board for further instruction.
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts
Common Core 2-3 Exemplar Read Aloud Texts
I have taken the exemplar texts suggested and excerpts provided in the appendices of the Common Core Standards, Grades 2-3 and adapted them to be used as handouts in the classroom or as a lesson planning guide. I have also included pictures of each book that the excerpt was taken from in case you would like to find the book to purchase. If the appendix provided an activity, I listed that as well. As a pdf document, it can also be pulled up on a Smart Board for further instruction.
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts
I Have, Who Has Reading Word Game
This game includes a class set of Reading Vocabulary cards that correlate with TN State and Common Core Standards, Grades 3-5. Sample items include strategy words such as compare, contrast, main idea, etc. Enjoy reviewing in a fun way!
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
Common Core 2-3 Exemplar Stories
I have taken the exemplar texts suggested and excerpts provided in the appendices of the Common Core Standards, Grades 2-3 and adapted them to be used as handouts in the classroom or as a lesson planning guide. I have also included pictures of each book that the excerpt was taken from in case you would like to find the book to purchase. If the appendix provided an activity, I listed that as well. As a pdf document, it can also be pulled up on a Smart Board for further instruction.
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts
Common Core Grades 2-3 Exemplar Informational Read Aloud
I have taken the exemplar texts suggested and excerpts provided in the appendices of the Common Core Standards, Grades 2-3 and adapted them to be used as handouts in the classroom or as a lesson planning guide. I have also included pictures of each book that the excerpt was taken from in case you would like to find the book to purchase. If the appendix provided an activity, I listed that as well. As a pdf document, it can also be pulled up on a Smart Board for further instruction.
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts
Reading Group Organizing and Assessment Template
Open this template in Microsoft Word and use it to organize your Reading Groups. Once you've typed into it, you can print it out and use it to keep track of what stories and lessons you need to cover with your leveled groups as well as any student needs or areas of concern! Enjoy :)
K - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies
Candy Grouping Table Cards
What better way to group your students than by using candy?! This is perfect for the beginning of school or even professional development with other teachers. Print out the sheets on card stock, fold in half and place on each table. Have students or teachers pick out a piece of candy on their way into the classroom and sit at the corresponding table. These are cute and useful in a number of situations even later in the year! Enjoy ;) I hope you don't get too hungry.
K - 12th, Higher Education
For All Subjects
Reading Homework Slips with Parent Letter K-6
This set of Reading Slips can be used as a daily assignment or a monthly parent check-in. It can be used for a grade with weekly basal stories or you can let students choose what they would like to read and have parents sign off. This document includes an explanation for parents of the reading program itself. Happy Reading! :)
K - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading
Native American Test 3-6
This general Native American Test includes 10 multiple choice questions and 10 fill in the blank with a word box. It can be used for Grades 3-6 and includes questions about major tribes in the United States plus extra questions about the Cherokee specific to Tennessee.
3rd - 6th
Native Americans, U.S. History
Revolutionary War Test 3-6
This general Revolutionary War Test can be used with grades 3-6. It includes 12 matching and 6 short essay questions. The questions include Revolutionary War vocabulary and colonial life.
3rd - 6th
U.S. History
Major Philosophies of Education Outline and Visual
I created this visual representation and flowchart to help me organize the Major Philosophies of Education for a Master's Program in Curriculum and Instruction. It was a great learning tool and study guide for comps!! I hope you find it helpful :)
Higher Education
Fillable Discipline and Management Chart K-6
Open this chart in Microsoft Word and fill it with your students' names! It is perfect for taking roll or recording behavior (includes codes for behavior). It is also a great tool to print out and use in a notebook when your class travels to specials or lunch. Feel at ease with keeping track of your students' whereabouts and behavior in each subject :)
K - 6th
Case Study Graphic and Guide
For any teachers out there doing a Master's Program in Curriculum and Instruction, please use this graphic worksheet to help you break down Case Studies! It is a quick and easy guide I created to provide a visual for all the thoughts I was trying to organize :) It also includes an easy way to remember Case Study Standards that you must know for essays, class discussions, and comps!
Higher Education
Common Core 2-3 Exemplar Informational Texts
I have taken the exemplar texts suggested and excerpts provided in the appendices of the Common Core Standards, Grades 2-3 and adapted them to be used as handouts in the classroom or as a lesson planning guide. I have also included pictures of each book that the excerpt was taken from in case you would like to find the book to purchase. If the appendix provided an activity, I listed that as well. As a pdf document, it can also be pulled up on a Smart Board for further instruction.
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts
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About the store
Experience
My name is Allison Weaver and I teach in a small rural community in East Tennessee. I have been teaching for five years at a variety of grade levels and have really enjoyed the challenges and successes of working with children. As I have moved grade levels, I've enjoyed learning so many new things. I really believe that consistent innovation and studying makes teaching one of the most exciting jobs out there! I have especially developed a passion for reading and language instruction.
Teaching style
I choose to be open-minded as a professional and don't mind to go forth without a plan at times. If I try something and it doesn't work, I try again. I encourage kids to work together and try to stay organized so I can keep things rolling smoothly. I like to turn many things we study into games and activities so the learning can happen in a fun way.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I was nominated Teacher of the Year at my school and strive to be innovative and creative in everything I do.
My own education history
I got my undergrad degree from Maryville College in Child Development for Teacher Licensure K-6. I have also obtained my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction through Lincoln Memorial University. I am currently going back to school for my Education Specialist Degree.
Additional biographical information
I am happily married to another teacher and we enjoy gabbing about school and having very blessed vacation time together.
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