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I subbed for 5 years in everything from Pre-K to 6th grade. I taught school for 16 years in grades 2nd-4th. For 3 years, I worked as a Literacy Specialist. I have an ELAD certification for ESL students. My masters degree is in Curriculum and Instruction, and offer teachers in my area a Professional Development course through Dominican University of California every summer.
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Sleeping Ugly Comprehension and Concept Packet
This packet is for use with the Jane Yolen story "Sleeping Ugly." Use it for guided reading groups when teaching about fairy tales, cause and effect, character traits, sequence of events, and comparing and contrasting. An answer key is included along with a sequence of events sorting activity. There are also questions on breaking words into syllables, prefixes and suffixes, homophones, and creating plurals. It ends with two writing prompts and a vocabulary list.
Sleeping Ugly Comprehension and C
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
 +3
Research Inspired by The One and Only Bob
If you are using The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate as a read-aloud or book club in your classroom, this packet is a great way to connect both short and longer research projects to the topics in the book. The packet offers advanced organizers for 7 short (1-2 day) research projects and 1 long (3-5 day) project to wrap up the unit by creating a report about a specific type of natural disaster of their choosing. ELA standards addressed include point of view, asking and answering question
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Novel Studies, Writing-Expository
CCSS
RI.3.4
, RI.3.5
, RI.4.1
 +2
Research Projects Inspired by The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
If you are using The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate as a read-aloud or book club in your classroom, this packet is a great way to connect both short and longer research projects to the topics in the book. The packet offers advanced organizers for 6 short (1-2 day) research projects and 1 long (3-5 day) project to wrap up the unit by creating an animal report from an endangered animals website. The packet also encourages students to create artistic projects inspired by the topics they r
3rd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Informational Text, Writing-Expository
Spring and Summer Holidays and Events Workbooks
This collection of holiday workbooks are perfect for centers or as independent or guided classwork. Each booklet focuses on information text, comprehension, context clues, and creative thinking puzzles. Some feature writing and/or craft activities. The Mother's and Father's Day booklets feature writing activities and end with the final pages becoming a card. These booklets are a perfect way to learn about the holidays while focusing on the standards.
3rd - 6th
Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
 +5
Strategy Cards
Strategy reminder cards for testing state and explain a variety of strategies good test takers use. Includes, Go Back and Look, Plug It In, Mental Math, Context Clues, and more. Use as bulletin board set or shrink to make signal or flashcards for students to identify the strategy being modeled in class or for them to model for their peers. Focus on a featured strategy of the week that you will look for as you monitor the class.
2nd - 6th
For All Subjects
Fall Holidays and Events Workbooks
This collection of holiday workbooks are perfect for centers or as independent or guided classwork. Each booklet focuses on information text, comprehension, context clues, and creative thinking puzzles. Some feature writing and/or craft activities. The perfect way to learn about the holidays while focusing on the standards.
3rd - 6th
Informational Text
Owl at Home Across the Curriculum
This set of reading comprehension questions is perfect for guided reading groups or to guide independent reading. Activities include cards to build compound words for vocabulary, a writing prompt on symbolism, comparing fictional owls to real owls, and a science research activity on four birds of prey.
Owl at Home by April Benamati is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
2nd - 3rd
Reading, Science, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.4
Short Research Projects Inspired by The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
If you are using The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate as a read-aloud or book club in your classroom, this packet is a great way to connect both short and longer research projects to the topics in the book. The packet offers advanced organizers for 6 short (1-2 day) research projects and 1 long (3-5 day) project to wrap up the unit by creating an animal report from an endangered animals website. The packet also encourages students to create artistic projects inspired by the topics they r
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Writing-Expository
Winter Holidays and Events Workbooks
This collection of holiday workbooks are perfect for centers or as independent or guided classwork. Each booklet focuses on information text, comprehension, context clues, and creative thinking puzzles. Some feature writing and/or craft activities. These booklets are a perfect way to learn about the holidays while focusing on the standards.
3rd - 6th
Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
 +5
Checking Account System
Sample checks and checkbook register to record classroom incentives and consequence fines. Even with the debit card, learning to keep a checkbook register is an important life skill. It is a fun tool for practicing addition and subtraction of money. Can be used in a social studies unit on budgets or economy. We use it for the class store!
3rd - 5th
Economics , Math
Poetry Workbook - Original Poems
Student workbook pages to create original works by each student in a variety of styles. Includes a cover and a vocabulary page with instructions on writing. Most workbook pages give directions on how to write a specific style of poem with an example included. The bio-poem is the exception as the format is so lengthy. The final page offers students the opportunity to create a poem in their favorite style.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Poetry
CCSS
RL.3.5
Indigenous People's Day: A Short History
This booklet is designed to share the story of how and why Indigenous People's Day is celebrated and includes comprehension questions. A second expository article on symbolism in Native American art follows with an activity asking students to use what they learned about featured shapes in Native American art to design their own rug. The booklet ends with Word Play activities to aid in using context clues and creative thinking.
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Native Americans
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
Also included in:Â Fall Holidays and Events Workbooks
Figurative Language for March: Like a Lion or Lamb
Use the saying, "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb," to explain figurative language and how a simile can take two unrelated things and connect them based on similar characteristics. Brainstorm descriptions of lions and lambs. Sort words that describe each animal. Discuss how these characteristics relate to the month of March.
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
RL.3.4
, L.2.6
, L.4.3a
 +2
Also included in:Â Spring and Summer Holidays and Events Workbooks
Evidence - How to Be Sure You've Found the Best Answer
Poster that explains how using evidence from the text, text features, and more helps us "Be Quite Sure" we've located the best answers and have a clear understanding of the subject matter.
Be Quite Sure of the Evidence by April Benamati is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
3rd - 6th
Reading, Reading Strategies
A Visit to the School From the Black Lagoon
This is a book club packet designed to be used with a guided reading group. It is perfect for the first week of school. It begins with a narrative writing prompt that includes a graphic organizer to help students sequence their writing and use an editing checklist. The packet includes vocabulary activities, a noun sort, retelling sequencing strips with transitional words and phrases cards to connect reading and writing. A Visit to the School From the Black Lagoon by April Benamati is licensed un
2nd - 3rd
Close Reading
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.3.1
, RF.3.3c
 +1
Thanksgiving: A Dozen Different Celebrations Around the Globe To Compare and Con
Help your students learn that thanksgiving looks different and takes place at different times around the world. Here are 12 celebrations to discuss and each has 2 writing prompts to practice comparing and contrasting similar topics. The book ends with 3 math activities for collecting and displaying the same data in different ways including a chart/table, line plot, and bar graph. Guaranteed to keep students busy throughout November!
4th - 7th
Social Studies, Writing
CCSS
4.MD.B.4
, 5.MD.B.2
, 6.SP.B.4
 +5
Also included in:Â Fall Holidays and Events Workbooks
Titanic Comparison Pack: Fiction to Non-Fiction
This pack is made to compare Tonight on the Titanic with Titanic Lost and Found both of which I have comprehension sets made for - use them together or separately. Includes a writing piece for a 4 paragraph opinion paper using comparing and contrasting with directions for each paragraph. Addresses author's purpose and point of view. Requires students to define and compare-contrast fiction and non-fiction genres.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 Interna
2nd - 4th
Informational Text, Literature, Writing-Expository
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RI.3.1
, RI.3.4
 +2
Birthday-Holiday Likes and Dislikes Form for Students
Looking for a way to discover what your students like and dislike for birthdays or holidays? Here is a short form that includes an allergy inquiry.
Not Specific
Onboard the Titanic with Jack and Annie Comprehension Pack
Comprehension questions to go along with Tonight on the Titanic by Mary Pope Osbourne. Includes vocabulary/word work and a writing prompt. Some chapters also have grammar involving compound words and past tense verbs. A sequence of events is included at the end of the packet after the answer sheets.
2nd - 4th
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.5
Spring Break: How Did Spring Break Start?
Perfect for circle-seat-center, independent work, or guided work for the week before Spring Break. A short informative article summarizes spring break and asks 3 comprehension questions. There is an opinion writing prompt with organizer that will require notebook paper or a computer to complete the response. Three word play activities are included to practice context clues and critical thinking skills. There is an exercise in reasoning asking students to pick a place to go on spring break, expla
3rd - 6th
Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.10
Also included in:Â Spring and Summer Holidays and Events Workbooks
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About the store
Experience
I subbed for 5 years in everything from Pre-K to 6th grade. I taught school for 16 years in grades 2nd-4th. For 3 years, I worked as a Literacy Specialist. I have an ELAD certification for ESL students. My masters degree is in Curriculum and Instruction, and offer teachers in my area a Professional Development course through Dominican University of California every summer.
Teaching style
I believe students learn best through guided discovery used often in small groups or partnerships where they are able to discuss and question their own understanding. Being able to talk with their peers before sharing their ideas and own understanding gives all students the opportunity to process what they are learning, change perspectives, and grow their understanding and confidence. Every classroom should be a safe place to make mistakes, so that mistakes become normalized and turned into a means to grow and shine.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Excellence in Math
Employee of the Year
My own education history
AS in Marketing
BA in Elementary Education
MA in Curriculum and Instruction
Additional biographical information
I have been trained in Write From the Beginning, Words Their Way, ELAD, Readers and Writers Workshop, FOSS, and GLAD.
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