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I went to the University of Dallas and majored in Elementary Education. I did my student teaching in a 2nd grade class, and got my first teaching license in Texas.
After college I joined a service teaching program called PLACE Corps in Los Angeles. I got my second teaching license in California and taught Kindergarten there for three years while working on a Master’s degree in Reading Instruction at Loyola Marymount University.
Next, I took a job in Arlington, Virginia teaching 5th grade English/Language Arts and Social Studies for two years.
After that, I switched schools and taught 3rd grade at another school in the same county for three years.
Finally, I took a position as a Reading Specialist at another school (still in the same county) and that’s what I’m doing now!
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Kindergarten Book Report
Kindergarten Book Report:
Title
Characters
Setting
Beginning, Middle, End
My favorite part of the story was
PreK - 1st
Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies
Opinion Writing Anchor Charts
4 Anchor Charts to project & trace: *How to write an Introduction *How to write a Body Paragraph *How to write a conclusion *Think about your audience
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Writing
Words Their Way Digital Activities: Within Word Pattern Bundle
Words Their Way is a program designed to teach students phonics, spelling, and vocabulary. Each set of slides covers one sort, or set of spelling features, in the Words Their Way curriculum. These slides are easy to assign virtually, and will allow students to examine, manipulate, categorize, and practice writing words with a focus on their spelling features. These digital word study activities can be used for distance learning, or in the classroom to save paper & allow you to easily view stu
K - 5th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling, Vocabulary
Research Clubs
Units of Study for Teaching Reading: Unit 4 Research Clubs What's Included: -Overview of the Unit -Overview of the Lessons -Lesson plans for each session (summaries of what is included in the Lucy Calkins Teacher Manual) -Excerpts from the text to print or project on the board -Traceable Anchor Charts -Worksheets/Graphic Organizers for students to use with the read aloud text as well as other texts Bend I: Researching a Topic Bend II: A Second Cycle of Research Bend III: Synthesizing, Comparing
3rd
English Language Arts, Informational Text
Also included in:Â 3rd Grade Reading: Units of Study Bundle
Kindergarten Progress Report
What's Included:
A Reading Progress sheet: this can be used to test students on letter recognition, letter-sound correspondence, recognizing and producing rhymes, counting syllables, isolating beginning sounds, and identifying text features.
A Math Progress sheet: this can be used to assess number recognition, ability to count to 20, one-to-one correspondence up to 20, ability to write numerals 0-20, recognition of basic shapes, and knowledge of the days of the week and months of the year.
A
Kindergarten
Math, Reading
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.5
 +3
Parent Teacher Conference Forms
Editable Powerpoint/Keynote File with 13 slides including:-Pre-Conference Survey for Parents/Guardians to complete -6 forms with editable text boxes for you to type your notes about each student and their progress in each subject and then print -6 blank forms for you to print and fill out by hand
Not Specific
For All Subjects
Character Studies
Units of Study for Teaching Reading: Unit 3 Character Studies What's Included: Lesson plans (summaries of what is included in the Lucy Calkins Teacher Manual)Excerpts from the text to print or project on the boardTraceable Anchor ChartsWorksheets/Graphic Organizers for students to use with the read aloud text as well as other textsAssessments to use throughout the unit that mimic the format of the pre and post assessments but can be used with any fictional textsMay 2021 Update: The downloadable
3rd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Also included in:Â 3rd Grade Reading: Units of Study Bundle
Resources for Teaching the Literary Essay
Graphic Organizers, Anchor Charts, and a Writing Checklist to help you teach the Literary Essay Visit my blog to see how I use this resource in my classroom: http://teachingtothetesttaker.blogspot.com/2017/03/literary-essay.html
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Writing
3rd Grade Reading: Units of Study Bundle
BUNDLE & SAVE!Grab all five reading units for an entire year's worth of reading plans and resources! These units will save you time in planning and will provide you and your students with the tools needed to navigate the units of study. EACH READING UNIT INCLUDES:Overview of The UnitOverview of The SessionsLesson Plans for all SessionsAnchor ChartsGraphic Organizers/Notebook Pages for Students
3rd
Reading
Building a Reading Life
Units of Study for Teaching Reading: Unit 1 Building a Reading Life What's Included:-Overview of the Unit -Overview of the Sessions -Lesson plans for each session (summaries of what is included in the Lucy Calkins Teacher Manual) -Traceable Anchor Charts -Printable Worksheets Bend I: Making a Reading Life Bend II: Understanding the Story Bend III: Tackling More Challenging Texts
3rd
English Language Arts, Reading
Also included in:Â 3rd Grade Reading: Units of Study Bundle
Reading to Learn
Units of Study for Teaching Reading: Unit 2 Reading to LearnWhat's Included:Overview of the Sessions Lesson plans for each sessionTraceable Anchor Charts in PDF, JPG, and JPEG formatsGraphic OrganizersText Excerpts from the teacher manual that are not available onlineBend I: Determining Importance in Expository Texts Lesson Plans for Sessions 1-6Anchor Chart: Getting Ready to Read NonfictionAnchor Chart: To Learn from Expository textsText Excerpts Box & Bullet Summary Graphic OrganizerBend II: L
3rd
English Language Arts, Reading
Also included in:Â 3rd Grade Reading: Units of Study Bundle
Information Writing Unit
9 Writing Lessons: -Choosing a Topic -Prewriting/Planning -Elaboration -Writing a Lead -Writing Body Paragraphs -Writing an Ending -Writing the First Draft -Using Transitions -Using the Checklist to Edit/Revise Each lesson includes: -Detailed lesson plan -Teacher model text -Graphic Organizer for students
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Writing
Apostrophes Minilesson
A quick lesson on when/how to use apostrophes:
-1 Anchor Chart/Poster
-2 practice worksheets: Apostrophes to show possession and Apostrophes in contractions
-1 Editing practice worksheet
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Writing
Word Reference Materials
This unit includes everything you need to teach your students all about the word reference materials: dictionaries, glossaries, and thesauruses! What's Included: Presentation: A Powerpoint presentation that introduces students to what each word reference material looks like, the information that each provides, and how each one is used by readers and writers. The presentation also introduces guide words and multiple-meaning words and contains practice questions for students to become familiar wit
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary
Mystery Reading Unit
What's Included:-Overview of the Unit -Mystery Reading Notebook - NEW: Digital Mystery Reading Notebook (Editable Google Slides) -Bend I Resources: Overview of Sessions 1-7Lesson plans for Sessions 1-7Lesson Model PagesChart: Reading Partners (PDF & JPEG versions)Chart: Strategies for Tricky Parts (PDF & JPEG versions)Chart: Writing About Reading (PDF & JPEG versions)- Bend II Resources: Overview of Sessions 8-14Lesson plans for Sessions 8-14Chart: All Mystery Books (PDF & JPEG versions)Chart:
3rd
English Language Arts, Reading
Also included in:Â 3rd Grade Reading: Units of Study Bundle
Context Clues Unit
This unit covers the five different kinds of context clues: 1. Definition 2. Synonym 3. Antonym 4. Example 5. Inference/General What's Included: -A poster, practice worksheet, and answer key for each type of context clue -A practice passage about weather in which students practice using all of the different types of context clues in one passage -A context cues assessment with 15 multiple-choice questions and an answer key -A set of 20 Multiple Choice Task Cards Read all about it here: http://te
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
Rhyming Practice Sheets
16 Printable Sheets that correspond with the lesson slides in my Rhyming Intervention Pack. Practice Sheets 1-3: Do they Rhyme? (Lesson 1: Rhyme Recognition)Practice Sheets 4-6: Which Word Rhymes? (out of 3 items) (Lesson 2: Rhyme Identification 1)Practice Sheets 7-9: Which Word Rhymes? (out of 4 items) (Lesson 3: Rhyme Identification 2)Practice Sheets 10-12: Which Word Does Not Rhyme? (out of 3 items) (Lesson 4: Exclude Oddity 1)Practice Sheets 12-15: Which Word Does Not Rhyme? (out of 4 items
PreK - 2nd
Reading
CCSS, VA SOL
RF.K.2a
, R.K.3.b
Also included in:Â Rhyming Intervention Pack
Within Word Pattern: Sort 10 - Review Short Vowel (CVC) and Long Vowel (CVCe)
Spelling Feature: Review Short Vowel (CVC) and Long Vowel (CVCe) Patterns Words Their Way is a program designed to teach students phonics, spelling, and vocabulary. Each set of slides covers one sort, or set of spelling features, in the Words Their Way curriculum. These slides are easy to assign virtually, and will allow students to examine, manipulate, categorize, and practice writing words with a focus on their spelling features. These digital word study activities can be used for distance lea
1st - 5th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â Words Their Way Digital Activities: Within Word Pattern Bundle
Fairy Tale Writing Unit
What's Included: -Overview of the Unit-Overview of the Sessions-Fairy Tale Writing Checklist-Bend I includes: Plans: Summaries of sessions 1-6Chart: Ways that Authors Adapt Fairy TalesChart: How to Write a Fairy Tale AdaptationWorksheet/Graphic Organizer: Fairy Tale AdaptationsBooklet: Fairy Tale Planning Booklet-Bend II includes:Plans: Summaries of sessions 7-12Chart: Paint a Picture With WordsText Excerpt-Bend III includes:Plans: Summaries of sessions 13-20Text ExcerptsWorksheet/Graphic Organi
3rd
English Language Arts, Writing
WWP: Sort 41: Word Endings -ce, -ve, -se
Spelling Feature: Word Endings -ce, -ve, -se Words Their Way is a program designed to teach students phonics, spelling, and vocabulary. Each set of slides covers one sort, or set of spelling features, in the Words Their Way curriculum. These slides are easy to assign virtually, and will allow students to examine, manipulate, categorize, and practice writing words with a focus on their spelling features. These digital word study activities can be used for distance learning, or in the classroom to
1st - 5th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â Words Their Way Digital Activities: Within Word Pattern Bundle
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About the store
Experience
I went to the University of Dallas and majored in Elementary Education. I did my student teaching in a 2nd grade class, and got my first teaching license in Texas.
After college I joined a service teaching program called PLACE Corps in Los Angeles. I got my second teaching license in California and taught Kindergarten there for three years while working on a Master’s degree in Reading Instruction at Loyola Marymount University.
Next, I took a job in Arlington, Virginia teaching 5th grade English/Language Arts and Social Studies for two years.
After that, I switched schools and taught 3rd grade at another school in the same county for three years.
Finally, I took a position as a Reading Specialist at another school (still in the same county) and that’s what I’m doing now!
My own education history
B.A. Elementary Education
M.A. of Education in Reading Instruction
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