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Instructional Coach's Toolbox-Observation/Feedback Tools

By Elizabeth Smith

This user-friendly observation toolkit will assist any instructional coach with providing positive, focused feedback in a timely manner. The question stems facilitate the process of providing non-threatening feedback for improvement. The stems

Subjects:

Professional Development, For Administrators, Coaching

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving: Turkey STEAM Project

By Elizabeth Smith

This engaging seasonal activity integrates Language Arts, Math, and Science. The unit is kicked-off with the book 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving. The unit provides a variety of language arts activities using this book including a cause/effect

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Thanksgiving

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Thematic Unit Plans

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First Grade Animal Research Project

By Elizabeth Smith

This is a research project for 1st grade students. Students must research an animal using print as well as electronic resources. Students use the information collected to help them design a cage to resemble the animal’s natural habitat. Students are

Subjects:

Reading, General Science, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

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Research, Projects

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Note Taking Guide for Elementary Students

By Elizabeth Smith

This graphic organizer was designed for students grades 3-5 to help them take meaningful notes and extract important information from a text. Note Taking Guide for Elementary Students by Elizabeth M Smith is licensed under a Creative Commons

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Non-Fiction Reading Response Cards

By Elizabeth Smith

These cards can be used as discussion starters for students reading non-fiction texts. Ideal for centers and collaborative pairs. Can also be used to help students write about their non-fiction reading. Designed for Intermediate Elementary students.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Cooperative Learning, Nonfiction Book Study

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Reading Fiction Discussion Cards Common Core Aligned

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These cards can be used as discussion starters for students reading fiction texts. Ideal for centers and collaborative pairs. Can also be used to help students write about their fiction reading. Designed for Intermediate Elementary students.

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Literacy Center Ideas, Cooperative Learning

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Non-Fiction Think Sheet

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This think sheet was developed to help student organize their thinking while reading non-fiction texts. Non-Fiction Think Sheet by Elizabeth M Smith is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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Human Body Science and Literacy Unit Common Core Aligned

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This fun unit was developed in the spirit of Halloween. We have all seen and taught the traditional bat and spider units in October. Try something new that your students will enjoy. This unit aligns with Common Core State Standards: Reading

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Literature Circles, Nonfiction Book Study

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Introduction to Setting- Common Core Aligned

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This PowerPoint was designed to introduce the concept of setting in the primary elementary classroom. It includes Higher Order Thinking questions and opportunities for students to collaborate. This PowerPoint meets ELA Common Core State Standards.

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Cooperative Learning

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Video/Multimedia Presentation Think Sheet_Common Core ELA

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This tool is a wonderful way to make sure students or teachers attending professional development are focused on video clips and multimedia presentations. Allows for participants to activate prior knowledge. Provides space for participants to jot

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Professional Development

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Primary Introduction to Character

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This PowerPoint was designed to introduce the concept of character in the primary elementary classroom. This PowerPoint meets ELA Common Core State Standards. The text resources in this PowerPoint are from Reading A-Z however can be adapted for

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Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Vocabulary In Context Think Sheet

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This think sheet was designed to help students identify unknown vocabulary in a text and then encourage them to use context clues and other strategies to help them figure out the meaning of the word. This can be used individually, in collaborative

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

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Math Word Problem Think Sheet Common Core Aligned

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This tool can be used to provide a framework for students working on mathematical word problems. This tool provides students an opportunity to show their understanding of different math concepts as well as justify their answers. This would be a

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been a public school educator for 11.5 years. I taught 3rd grade and 4th grade in a public elementary school for 8 years. I have been a Reading Resource teacher at a public elementary school for 4 years. I am currently an Assistant Principal.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Collaborative Learning, Critical Thinking, Common Core ELA, Constructivist

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida (Go Knights!) and my Master's degree in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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English Language Arts, Reading, Specialty, Math, Science, Other (ELA), For All Subject Areas, Literature, Professional Development, General Science, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Informational Text, For Administrators, Coaching