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King Tut Motivating Lesson Close Read

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Titanic Lesson Poetry

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Are your kids fascinated by the Titanic? I know my kids love to read anything about it! This center incorporates CCSS ELA standards and social studies standards with text based short answer questions to a poem entitled "The Loss of the Titanic". It

Subjects:

Reading, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Printables

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Growth Mindset Close Read

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You can tell your students about the growth mindset but you can motivate your students to use a growth mindset with this 5-day Close Read using a text about brain research. This product contains text-based questions and center extensions include

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.4, RI.4.6, RI.5.1, RI.5.4, RI.5.6, RI.6.1, RI.6.4, RI.6.6

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Growth Mindset and Michael Jordan: ELA Close Read

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Teaching a growth mindset in our classrooms grows our students, yet it's not integrated into our curriculum. If we combine ELA standards and a growth mindset, Voila!, exponential growth! When we think of success, one of the people we think about is

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Writing, Informational Text, Close Reading

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Titanic Lesson Poetry II

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Subjects:

World History, Poetry, Close Reading

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Printables

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Multiple Perspectives Lesson: One-Room School House Close Read

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Engaging your students with analytical or creative thinking and holding their interest is a challenge! I've created a lesson my kids love that centers around narratives from a teacher and a student about growing up going to a one-room school house.

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Writing, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Titanic FREEBIE Word Search

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What kid isn't fascinated with the Titanic? Word searches are a wonderful introduction to a unit on the Titanic. Use it alone or connect to my other resources using primary documents, poetry, and math tasks. Titanic Common Core Center Titanic

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Vocabulary, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Titanic Lesson Primary Documents

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Use primary documents and hold your kids' interest! Are your kids fascinated by the Titanic? I know my kids love to read anything about it! This center incorporates CCSS ELA standards and social studies standards with text based short answer

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

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Titanic Lesson Primary Document First Hand Account Close Read

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Use primary documents and hold your kids' interest! Are your kids fascinated by the Titanic? I know my kids love to read anything about it! This 5-day close read incorporates CCSS ELA standards and social studies standards with text based short

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Vocabulary, World History, Close Reading

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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$Math Task Center: The Titanic$

Math Task Center: The Titanic

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I don't know about you but my kids love anything involving the Titanic! They even love math tasks when they involve real facts about the Titanic. This performance task has 3 differentiated tasks with answers keys in addition to a bonus "Create Your

Subjects:

Applied Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables, Centers

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The Power of Yet Poster FREEBIE

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I love this phenomenal tool for teaching the growth mindset in my classroom. I created one and wanted to share it with you! I hope you and your students enjoy it! Check out the 5 Day Growth Mindset Close Read and these other resources! Growth

Subjects:

Life Skills, Classroom Management, Character Education

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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How To Teach a Growth Mindset!

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Imagine having all the tools you need to teach a growth mindset in one package. Not just to teach a growth mindset, but to create a fully authentic growth mindset culture in your classroom. This bundle is everything you need, and connects with a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Classroom Community

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

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King Tut Motivating Lesson Close Read

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Treasure! Primary Documents! Common Core! What kid is not interested in treasure? Primary documents and common core, not so much. This fun 5 day small group or whole group lesson uses Howard Carter's narrative of his discovery of King Tut's tomb.

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Worksheets, Printables, Centers

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Titanic Lesson Primary Documents 1912 NY Times Close Read

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Subjects:

World History, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

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Winter Poetry Lesson: Poetry for Small Group

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Ever need a little inspiration for coming back from winter break or getting through those cold days? Try these poems for your small group or centers when you're teaching poetry! This high interest winter poetry center is aligned to CCSS comparing

Subjects:

Writing, Poetry, Winter

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.10, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.10

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Growth Mindset ELA Close Read: Mo Willems

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Teaching a growth mindset in our classrooms grows our students, yet it's not integrated into our curriculum. If we combine ELA standards and a growth mindset, Voila!, exponential growth! Mo Willems is the author of "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the

Subjects:

Writing, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Printables, Lesson, Centers

$5.00

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Child Labor Lesson Primary Documents Close Read

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Teaching with primary documents can be amazing if you have the right tools. Don't miss out on the opportunity to inspire and challenge your students through the teaching of primary documents. This 5-day close read includes photographs and first hand

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Research, Printables, Lesson

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End of Year Lesson 5 Day Close Read CCSS Aligned

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Motivating yet educational lessons are difficult to find for the end of the school year. Engage your students in this fun Dr. Seuss inspired 5 day lesson and inspire your students to think creatively and analytically. This 5 day lesson includes an

Subjects:

Literature, End of Year, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3

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African American History Poetry

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This high interest poetry lesson is aligned to CCSS with theme and author's perspective. Text based questions accompany a poem entitled "Martin Luther King, Jr.." Great for ELA centers or small group instruction! This center can be used any time of

Subjects:

Poetry, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

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Loch Ness Monster Close Read

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Introduce your upper elementary or middle school kids to the mystery surrounding the legendary monster of Loch Ness with this 5 Day CCSS Aligned Whole Group or Small Group Close Read! The article about the monster will fascinate your students.

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.5.6, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.6, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.4...

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Amelia Earhart Close Read

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Introduce your upper elementary or middle school kids to the drama and mystery of the life of Amelia Earhart! The article about her life will fascinate your students, and connect with all sorts of kids: overachievers, outcasts, and everyone

Subjects:

Writing, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.6, RI.6.1, RI.6.3, RI.6.4, RI.6.6

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been in education for over 15 years and love children and my colleagues. I taught archaeology in college for 5 years before getting my MEd and moving into middle school and elementary education. I've taught 4th and 6th grade and worked as an instructional coach supporting teachers. I currently work with grades 3rd-5th as a gifted and talented specialist.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love using primary resources to teach the rigor required with CCSS and well as using problem-based learning. I know modeling is important for any new learning but exploring primary sources and tackling new problems helps children's brains grow.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Level 5 Teacher Value Added Tennessee Teaching Scholars Scholarship 2008-2009 Award of Excellence Praxis Exam PLT & Content Knowledge 2005, 2008 Academic Publications

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

-PhD -EdS -MEd -MA

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I live with my wonderful husband and son in the mountains of East Tennessee.

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Science, Archaeology, Environment, Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Other (Social Studies - History), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Coaching, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading, Classroom Community

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