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Citing Text Evidence for Elementary Students {Set 1}
Citing Text Evidence for Elementary Students {Set 1}
By The Literacy Garden
Do your students struggle with citing textual evidence to support their answers?These engaging worksheets for citing textual evidence will improve your 2nd and 3rd-grade students' reading comprehension through the strategy of marking up the
Subjects:
Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core, Close Reading
Grades:
2nd, 3rd
Types:
Printables, Independent Work Packet
CCSS:
RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.2.6, RI.2.10, CCRA.R.1
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Martin Luther King Jr Craft - I HAVE a DREAM QUILT
Martin Luther King Jr Craft - I HAVE a DREAM QUILT
By The Literacy Garden
Related ProductsAre you looking for an activity to celebrate Martin Luther King Day? Would you like a great Black History Month bulletin board ?This print and use craft project is based upon the "I Have a Dream" speech.Your class can honor the
Subjects:
Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschool
Types:
Projects, Activities, Posters
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PARAPHRASING Task Cards {Say It In Your Own Words}
PARAPHRASING Task Cards {Say It In Your Own Words}
By The Literacy Garden
Do your students know how to paraphrase? Do your students tend to copy sentences straight out of a book? Could you use a paraphrasing tool to guide your students into restating it in their own words?These simple paraphrasing task cards will engage
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, Homeschool
Types:
Task Cards
CCSS:
W.3.2, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.8, W.4.3d
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DONAVAN'S WORD JAR Novel Study
DONAVAN'S WORD JAR Novel Study
By The Literacy Garden
Are you reading Donavan's Word Jar by Monalisa DeGross? If so, use this book companion resource is just what you need for guided reading groups, book clubs, or literature groups.Your students will love these activities and you can focus your time on
Subjects:
Reading, Vocabulary, Literature
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th
Types:
Printables, Literature Circles
CCSS:
RL.2.10, RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.10, RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RF.2.4a, CCRA.R.1...
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Guided Reading Grade Leveled Book Lists
Guided Reading Grade Leveled Book Lists
By The Literacy Garden
Would you like to know which guided reading levels match which grade level? Popular book titles are organized by their guided reading grade levels according to the Fountas Pinnell leveled system. This resource is helpful for choosing books for
Subjects:
Reading, Literature, Classroom Management
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Guided Reading Books, Classroom Forms, For Parents
$4.50
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2nd Grade MORNING WORK & SPIRAL REVIEW - Year Long BUNDLE
2nd Grade MORNING WORK & SPIRAL REVIEW - Year Long BUNDLE
By The Literacy Garden
This second grade morning work is perfect for your students to do when they arrive.You will love the built-in spiral review of Common Core Standards for math and ELA concepts. You get 180 days of no-prep activities that are standards-based.Make your
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Math, Tools for Common Core
Grades:
2nd
Types:
Printables, Independent Work Packet
CCSS:
2.MD.C.7, 2.MD.C.8, 2.MD.D.10, 2.NBT.A.1, 2.NBT.A.3, 2.NBT.A.4, 2.NBT.B.5, 2.OA.A.1, 2.OA.B.2, 2.OA.C.3, 2.G.A.1...
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CHARACTER TRAITS LISTS and LESSONS
CHARACTER TRAITS LISTS and LESSONS
By The Literacy Garden
It can be tricky to explain what character traits are. Identifying the character traits of a person requires readers to notice what the character says and does.This resource provides you with short stories to support your character traits lessons.
Subjects:
Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschool
Types:
Printables, Lesson
CCSS:
RL.1.4, RL.2.3, RL.2.6, RL.3.3
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Wonders 2017 - MENTOR SENTENCES {3rd Grade} BUNDLE
Wonders 2017 - MENTOR SENTENCES {3rd Grade} BUNDLE
By The Literacy Garden
Do you use Mc-Graw Hill's WONDER's 2017 3rd grade program?Mentor Sentences are short daily mini-lessons that weave instruction about grammar and conventions in the context of authentic literature. Grammar lessons in the context of writing which has
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
Grades:
3rd
Types:
Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson
CCSS:
L.3.1, L.3.2, L.3.3, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2
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Writing Complete Sentences
Writing Complete Sentences
By The Literacy Garden
Do your students struggle with writing complete sentences? Do they write sentences with fragments ? Could they use extra practice with mechanics and punctuation? Would you like kid-friendly writing sentences for 1st grade?These FUN writing sentence
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Printables, Centers
CCSS:
W.1.3, L.K.2, L.K.2a, L.K.2b, L.1.1, L.2.1, L.2.2
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READING COMPREHENSION BUNDLE
READING COMPREHENSION BUNDLE
By The Literacy Garden
Could your students use more practice to improve their reading comprehension strategies? Are you working on close reading and citing textual evidence? Then these reading comprehension worksheets are for you! This bundled resource provides practice
Subjects:
Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core, Close Reading
Grades:
2nd, 3rd
Types:
Printables
CCSS:
RI.3.1, RI.3.7, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10
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Because of Winn Dixie Novel Unit - Novel Study
Because of Winn Dixie Novel Unit - Novel Study
By The Literacy Garden
This novel study for Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo has over 50 pages to practice Reading ComprehensionDrawing ConclusionsCharacter TraitsVocabulary Development Reader Response ActivitiesUse this book companion for guided reading groups,
Subjects:
Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
Grades:
3rd, 4th
Types:
Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles
CCSS:
CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10
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Wonders 2017 - MENTOR SENTENCES {2nd Grade} BUNDLE
Wonders 2017 - MENTOR SENTENCES {2nd Grade} BUNDLE
By The Literacy Garden
Do you use Mc-Graw Hill's WONDER's 2017 program?Mentor Sentences are short daily mini-lessons that weave instruction about grammar and conventions in the context of authentic literature. Grammar lessons in the context of writing which has been
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
Grades:
2nd
Types:
Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson
CCSS:
L.2.1, L.2.1b, L.2.1e, L.2.1f, L.2.2, L.2.2a, L.2.2b, L.2.2c, L.2.3, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2...
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The Candy Corn Contest Novel Study
The Candy Corn Contest Novel Study
By The Literacy Garden
This is a book companion unit for The Candy Corn Contest by Patricia Reilly Giff* Comprehension questions for each chapter* Vocabulary and word work lessons* Extension activities to provide additional engagement with the story.Candy Corn Contest
Subjects:
Reading, Literature, Short Stories
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, Homeschool
Types:
Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Printables
CCSS:
CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10
$4.00
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Wonders 2017- MENTOR SENTENCES {2nd Grade} Unit 1
Wonders 2017- MENTOR SENTENCES {2nd Grade} Unit 1
By The Literacy Garden
Do you use Mc-Graw Hill's WONDER's 2017 program?Mentor Sentences are short daily mini-lessons that weave instruction about grammar and conventions in the context of authentic literature. Grammar lessons in the context of writing which has been
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
Grades:
2nd
Types:
Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson
CCSS:
L.2.1, L.2.1b, L.2.2, L.2.2a, L.2.2b, L.2.2c
$5.00
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CITING TEXT EVIDENCE - BUNDLE
CITING TEXT EVIDENCE - BUNDLE
By The Literacy Garden
If you’re looking for worksheets for citing textual evidence, this bundle is perfect.Teaching how to cite text evidence can be tricky. This resource is ideal for 2nd and 3rd graders because it helps them understand what is text evidence. Plus it
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet
CCSS:
RI.3.1, CCRA.R.1
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Wonders 2017 - MENTOR SENTENCES {3rd Grade} Unit 1
Wonders 2017 - MENTOR SENTENCES {3rd Grade} Unit 1
By The Literacy Garden
Do you use Mc-Graw Hill's WONDER's 2017 3rd grade program?Mentor Sentences are short daily mini-lessons that weave instruction about grammar and conventions in the context of authentic literature. Grammar lessons in the context of writing which has
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
Grades:
3rd
Types:
Printables, Lesson
CCSS:
L.3.1, L.3.1a, L.3.1b, L.3.1c, L.3.1d, L.3.1e, L.3.1g, L.3.1i, L.3.2, L.3.3a, L.3.3b...
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Citing Textual Evidence for Elementary Students {Set 2}
Citing Textual Evidence for Elementary Students {Set 2}
By The Literacy Garden
Do your students struggle with citing evidence to support their answers?These engaging worksheets for citing text evidence will improve your 2nd and 3rd-grade students' reading comprehension through the strategy of marking up the text and answering
Subjects:
Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, Homeschool
Types:
Independent Work Packet
CCSS:
RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.2.6, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.10, CCRA.R.1
$4.00
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Personal WORD WALL Folder - OCEAN Themed
Personal WORD WALL Folder - OCEAN Themed
By The Literacy Garden
Make student writing time run smoother with a personal word wall folder. Having a portable word wall in a classroom makes writing workshop, center time, or journal writing, more productive. Whenever a child asks how to spell a word, have them grab
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Spelling, Back to School
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Types:
Word Walls, Classroom Forms, Graphic Organizers
$3.00
160
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Wolves Animal Research Unit
Wolves Animal Research Unit
By The Literacy Garden
Are you ready to uncover the information about wolves vs the stereotypes in fables? This nonfiction unit explains life in a wolf pack. This 40-page unit includes:STUDENT BOOK 10-page colored printableWRITING IDEASCRAFTIVITY TEMPLATESINFORMATIONAL
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Informational Text
Grades:
2nd, 3rd
Types:
Thematic Unit Plans, Printables
CCSS:
RI.2.10, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10
$5.00
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2nd Grade MORNING WORK Back to School
2nd Grade MORNING WORK Back to School
By The Literacy Garden
This 2nd grade Morning Work starts your day right as your students arrive. Use this bell work to review and practice Common Core Standards math and ELA skills.BEST PARTS ABOUT THIS RESOURCE:⭐ Daily Spiral Review Math & ELA⭐ Standards-Based⭐
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Back to School, Tools for Common Core
Grades:
2nd, Homeschool
Types:
Printables, Independent Work Packet
CCSS:
2.MD.C.8, 2.OA.A.1, RI.2.1, RF.2.3, RF.2.3a, W.2.2, L.2.1, L.2.4d, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2
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With 33+ years of experience focusing on literacy and staff development, I am thrilled to provide quality resources and tools for elementary students. My goal is to support you and make lesson planning easier.

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I like to mix curiosity, discovery, and research-based best practices to create engaging educational experiences for students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

FINALIST for 2016 PA Teacher of the Year Teacher Excellence Award Finalist 2002 Commonwealth of Elementary Science Teacher Associate (CESTA) Phi Eta Sigma

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Advanced Certification in Literacy K-12 Masters in the Arts of Teaching Bachelors in Psychology

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My passion is to empower educators with high-quality resources that help grow readers, writers, and thinkers

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Science, Biology, Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History, World Language, Spanish, EFL - ESL - ELD, Gifted and Talented, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Early Intervention, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

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