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Are you looking for engaging, data-driven reading resources that make a real impact?
As a Reading teacher of 24-years, I’ve spent my career helping diverse learners—from Gifted & Talented to At-Risk & ESL students—achieve real reading growth using strategic, targeted instruction I wanted to share my love and expertise of crafting lessons using picture books. While also sharing activities, skills and strategies that yield positive outcomes in terms of scholar engagement, academic growth and building confidence in ALL readers.
My TPT store is packed with ready-to-use novel studies, reading response activities, task cards, and writing activities—designed to make reading instruction easier and more effective for grades 4-6 (and adaptable for 2-5)!
I love using picture books to deliver instruction and build reader confidence especially in middle school. Believe it or not they love being read to just as much as elementary kids.
💡 My Resources are
Created by an experienced Reading Teacher and Dyslexia Interventionist
Founder of Educating Readers Literacy Academy Tutor & literacy consultant
Aligned with Reading Workshop & Small Group Instruction
Engaging, easy-to-use, and teacher-friendly
Support Data Driven instruction
📌 Whether you're looking for reading strategy lessons, small group activities, book-based resources, or professional development tools, my store has exactly what you need to support ALL your learners—without adding more to your plate!
Check out my store now & grab resources that will transform your reading instruction!
#TeachingWithPurpose #DataDrivenReading #TPTResources
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Reading Choice Boards Bundle | Reading Comprehension Activities for Independent
Struggling to keep students engaged during independent reading work while still strengthening reading comprehension skills? Tired of the same comprehension questions and reading responses that lead to surface-level thinking and low engagement? These Reading Choice Boards were designed to help students think more deeply about texts while giving teachers meaningful, standards-based independent work that supports comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and critical thinking skills all at once. Instead
6th - 8th
Informational Text, Reading, Writing
The Ultimate Fiction Sampler Packet/ Plot Elemetns & Development
Free Plot Elements Resource – Help Students Analyze Fiction with Ease! Give your students a taste of engaging fiction lessons with this FREE Plot Elements resource! Perfect for small groups, partners, or independent practice, this resource lets students identify and analyze the key parts of a story—from exposition to resolution—building the foundational skills they need for deeper comprehension. What’s Included:Plot Elements Lesson Plan – clear, step-by-step guidancePlot Diagram – visual suppo
4th - 6th
Reading
Test Prep Sampler: Reading strategies, skills, lesson plans and anchor charts
Does test prep season ever feel like a scramble? Many teachers find themselves searching for Reading passages, creating vocabulary practice, and trying to reteach comprehension strategies — all while balancing the rest of their reading instruction. The challenge isn’t just preparing students for a test. It’s helping them develop the skills and strategies they need to confidently approach complex texts and multi-step questions.This resource was designed to make that process more structured,
Not Specific
ELA Test Prep, Reading
Character Analysis Free Sampler | Identifying Character Traits w/ Text Evidence
Do your students struggle to move beyond basic character descriptions like nice, mean, or funny? Many readers find it difficult to choose precise character traits and support their thinking with evidence from the text. This free sampler introduces students to the foundational skills they need to begin analyzing characters more deeply. This Character Analysis Free Sample gives you a preview of activities from the complete Character Analysis Resource designed to help students identify charact
Not Specific
Close Reading, Reading
ELA/4-8 Test Prep Reading Skills Task card Bundle:Main idea, Author's purpose...
The Growing Reading Skills Task Card Bundle was designed for teachers who need flexible, ready-to-use resources that support differentiated instruction while strengthening essential reading comprehension skills. Building strong readers requires more than giving students practice questions—it requires providing meaningful opportunities to think, discuss, and apply comprehension strategies across a variety of texts.Whether you're teaching in whole group, strategic small groups, literacy centers, i
4th - 6th
Reading
Main Idea Task Card Set – Multiple Sets with Lesson Plans, Anchor Charts
Help your students master main idea and supporting details with this comprehensive task card set! This resource includes 3 differentiated sets of task cards designed to strengthen students’ ability to: Identify the main idea of a passage Distinguish between main idea statements and topic statements Identify supporting details that back up the main idea Everything you need is included: ✅ Lesson plans with step-by-step guidance ✅ Anchor charts for visual support ✅ Answer keys for all task
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Point of View Task Card Set | First, Second & Third Person | 3rd–6th Grade
Teaching Point of View can feel straightforward… until students have to apply it independently.They may memorize definitions of first, second, and third person — but struggle when it comes to identifying point of view in authentic texts, distinguishing between third person limited and omniscient, or explaining how point of view impacts the reader. This comprehensive Point of View Task Card Set is designed to move students from recognition to application with structured practice, scaffolded le
4th - 6th
Reading, Reading Strategies
Author's Purpose Skills Taskcards w/Lesson Plans, anchor charts, sorting cards.
Struggling to help students identify an author’s purpose? This Author’s Purpose Skills Activity Packet goes beyond the basics of inform, entertain, or persuade to show students that author intent can be revealed in multiple ways—including how authors illustrate, contribute, determine, or explain ideas. Designed for upper elementary and middle school readers, this resource helps students analyze questions, understand test vocabulary, and apply strategies with confidence—making it a perfect to
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Context Clues Made Clear: Anchor Charts, Task Cards & Lesson Plans (Digital Down
Teaching context clues shouldn’t feel like guessing — for students or teachers. This Context Clues Digital Resource is designed to help students clearly identify and use multiple types of context clues to determine word meaning — while giving teachers a ready-to-use system that fits seamlessly into daily instruction and test prep . Instead of memorizing definitions or guessing meanings, students learn how to look for clues, name the strategy, and apply it across texts. ✨ Less confusion. More
4th - 6th
Reading, Vocabulary
10- Minute Reading Activites for stations/centers, Grades 4-6
A literacy-focused activity packet. Ten- minute activities to support reading comprehension through real world activities. Great for extra practice, stations and even for home. This resource is perfect for teachers and parents who want to keep students engaged with short, intentional reading activities that reinforce classroom skills — without overwhelming anyone. What’s Included: A BINGO board with 10-minute reading activities for independent or family practice. A matching activity list with
Not Specific
Reading, Reading Strategies
Reading Tracking Logs and Forms for home and school for 4-8 Grade
Are you looking for a simple but powerful way to help your students (or your own child) see their reading progress? This Reading Tracker Packet is designed to do just that — turn data into motivation and help readers take ownership of their growth. Let’s be honest… Teachers and parents know how easy it is for readers to get discouraged when progress feels invisible. But when students can track their reading stamina, fluency, and comprehension goals — they start to see themselves as capable
Not Specific
Reading
Christmas Themed 4-6th: Reading Comprehension Skills Based MC Passages
This resource is perfect for reading teachers looking to give students additional practice in answerin g multiple-choice comprehension questions—while keeping lessons fun and engaging during the holiday season! You’ll find 20 high-interest multiple-choice questions and Christmas-themed reading passages (a mix of short fiction and nonfiction) along with a complete answer key. These passages are designed to reinforce key reading comprehension skills such as making inferences, identifying author
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Reading
Small Group Toolkit Sampler: Anchor chart, lesson plan, set up
Struggling to implement small groups effectively in your classroom? You’re not alone! Many teachers want to use small groups to differentiate instruction but feel overwhelmed with planning, managing multiple groups, and making sure every student gets targeted support. This sample from my Small Group Ebook Series is designed to help you get started with confidence. Inside, you’ll find: ✨ Reflections Section: Thought prompts to help you assess your current practice and set goals for small group
Not Specific
Reading
BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES | GET TO KNOW/READING EDITION
Do you ever feel like you're expected to know your students as readers before you've even had a chance to get to know them? The beginning of the school year is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. You're expected to establish classroom routines, launch Reading Workshop, begin assessing students, organize small groups, and start planning instruction...all while building relationships with a classroom full of readers who bring different experiences, strengths, interests, and needs.The chal
Not Specific
Classroom Community, Reading
BEGINNING OF THE YEAR: GET TO KNOW ACTIVITES, LESSON PLANS & TASK CARDS
Start the school year with resources that help create a calm, organized, and engaging reading classroom where students can build confidence and stronger reading habits from day one. Inside this bundle you’ll find: more confident, capable readers all year long. What’s Inside: ✔ Over 150 pages of engaging materials ✔ Community building task cards for partner, small group, and whole-class use ✔ Step-by-step lesson plans for introducing, modeling, and practicing norms ✔ Vocabulary cards and de
Not Specific
Classroom Community
TEKS
LA.4.1.C
, LA.4.1.D
, LA.6.1.A
+5
NONFICTION READING RESPONSE ACTIVITY BUNDLE FOR TEXT FEATURES & TEXT STRUCTURE
Make nonfiction easier to teach—and easier for students to understand.If your students struggle with informational text, you’re not alone. Many readers skip text features, misunderstand structure, and have difficulty explaining their thinking using evidence. This Nonfiction Reading Bundle was designed to remove the overwhelm—for both teachers and students. ⭐ What This Resource Helps You Do: Teach text features and text structures in a clear, simple way Support students in understanding—not
4th - 7th
Reading, Writing
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RI.4.2
, RI.4.5
, LA.4.6.C
+4
FREE POETRY ACTIVITY: LESSON PLAN, POEMS & ACTIVITY
Boost Reading Fluency with Engaging Poetry Activities. Are you looking for a way to teach raading skills that will keep students engaged? Then poetry is the answer. It allows for students to practice reading fluently alound, to make connections, to apply reading skills and strategies while enjoying a variety of poetic forms and genres. This small sampler of activites is easy to prep, engaging and can be used in small groups, whole groups and stations. Includes: 2 poems, Sample of task car
4th - 7th
Reading
FREE DATA EB00K/ DATA FORMS, ACTIVITIES AND MORE
Data Usage in the Classroom – A Sneak Peek into Effective Data-Driven Instruction!Are you struggling with using data effectively in your classroom? Do time constraints, varying student levels, and lack of resources make data collection and analysis feel overwhelming? You’re not alone! Many teachers want to use student data to drive instruction, but they often wonder: ✅ What data should I collect? ✅ How do I analyze it without feeling lost in numbers? ✅ How can I use this da
Not Specific
Reading
MONITORING READING COMPREHENSION STRATEGY SET /FIX-IT STRATEGIES FOR 3-6
If your students struggle to maintain meaning while reading, lose track of what they are reading, or need explicit instruction on how to independently “fix” confusion, this toolkit provides the structure, language, and guided practice they need to become more confident, strategic readers.The Fix-It Strategy Toolkit is designed to help students move from passive reading to active thinking by explicitly teaching them how to monitor comprehension and apply repair strategies in real time.Instead of
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Also included in: READING STRATEGY BUNDLE SET/1O STRATEGIES IN 1/ FOR GRADES 3-6
READING TOOLKIT FOR PARENTS: READING SUPPORT AT HOME
Are you looking for effective strategies , tips, ideas and resources to help your child develop a love for reading while building their reading stamina and confidence? Read about 5 Strategies to Support Readers at Home that provides you with practical, easy-to-implement techniques that will transform your child’s reading experience. In this comprehensive eBook, you’ll discover: ✅ Simple yet powerful strategies to boost reading engagement and comprehension. ✅ Daily reading routines that he
Not Specific
Reading, Reading Strategies
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Are you looking for engaging, data-driven reading resources that make a real impact?
As a Reading teacher of 24-years, I’ve spent my career helping diverse learners—from Gifted & Talented to At-Risk & ESL students—achieve real reading growth using strategic, targeted instruction I wanted to share my love and expertise of crafting lessons using picture books. While also sharing activities, skills and strategies that yield positive outcomes in terms of scholar engagement, academic growth and building confidence in ALL readers.
My TPT store is packed with ready-to-use novel studies, reading response activities, task cards, and writing activities—designed to make reading instruction easier and more effective for grades 4-6 (and adaptable for 2-5)!
I love using picture books to deliver instruction and build reader confidence especially in middle school. Believe it or not they love being read to just as much as elementary kids.
💡 My Resources are
Created by an experienced Reading Teacher and Dyslexia Interventionist
Founder of Educating Readers Literacy Academy Tutor & literacy consultant
Aligned with Reading Workshop & Small Group Instruction
Engaging, easy-to-use, and teacher-friendly
Support Data Driven instruction
📌 Whether you're looking for reading strategy lessons, small group activities, book-based resources, or professional development tools, my store has exactly what you need to support ALL your learners—without adding more to your plate!
Check out my store now & grab resources that will transform your reading instruction!
#TeachingWithPurpose #DataDrivenReading #TPTResources
Teaching style
I believe in creating educational environments that:
---is Data Driven
---is Student Centered
---Fosters Inquiry and Collaborative
---is rich in Literature
---focuses on student diveristy and inclusion
---is interactive
-- using books to promote literacy development
I believe......
It is my responsibility to continue to learn and grow in my craft
I do the work I ask students to do in order to see the potential struggles and possible misconceptions that can
occur.
All kids can learn when given the right tools, scaffolds and interventions
I believe in being flexible, adaptable and teachable moments
My own education history
Arkansas Graduate:
BS Elementary Education k-6, Emphasis Reading
BS Middle school Social studies
Masters of Education 1-12 Emphasis Reading-
Texas Certifications:
Generalist 4-8 Texas
ESL endorsment
GT Certified
Certified Dyslexia Interventionist
Military Training:
Administrative Assistance
United States Army Veteran ( Operantion Desert Shield/Storm)
Marksmanship
Additional biographical information
I am the proud mother of a Texas of Commerce Magna Cum Laude Graduate, and a High school Senior. I live in Texas via Arkansas. I love to collect books, read books, and share my love of reading and books with others. I love listening to all types of music and binge watching Netflix. I love teaching others about using data in the reading classroom, setting up and using small groups and using data. I keep a reflection journal where I reflect at the end of the day and use it to make adjustments for the nexxt day.
I have an educational blog about all things reading. I share tips, ideas, resources and my journey as an educator.
https://readingliteracyconnections.blogspot.com/
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