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I taught gifted and talented students for 30 years in Shelby County Schools and retired in May of 2017. During that time,I found myself teaching in a variety of schools in different grade levels and subject matters, which is how I became a department store.
After retiring, I taught fifth grade Language Arts and Social Studies in a private school for two years. I did some subbing and gave ghost tours downtown for Historical Haunts in Memphis.
I am also an author who has been published in AppleSeeds Magazine, which is a part of the Cricket family and have many home written close read stories in my store.
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Drawing Conclusion Make Inference Practice 5th Grade Activities Question ELA 4th
Use teaching strategies for drawing conclusions, inferencing practice, or inferential questions with this no-prep PowerPoint lesson using text! These critical thinking activities involve inferencing practice and make great 4th grade sub plans 3rd grade or 5th grade sub plans that include everything you need to teach kids how to draw conclusions while impressing your administrators. A quick and easy setup saves you planning time and is perfect for emergency sub plans. Click HERE to save 25% off
3rd - 5th
Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.10
, RL.4.1
+15
Transition Words Narrative Writing Practice 3rd Grade 4 Sub Plan PowerPoint ELA
Make teaching transition word use easy with this no-prep PowerPoint lesson. This user-ready lesson will relieve stressful planning while freeing you up with more time. Find a complete gradual release lesson including standards and a writing prompt. This quick and easy setup feels like having a friend in the classroom who will guide you in teaching a lesson great for teacher evaluations. The lesson plan follows standards with modeling, group teacher instruction, partner work, and individual prac
2nd - 4th
Writing
CCSS
W.2.3
, W.2.5
, W.3.2c
+1
Using Context Clues to Determine Meaning 4th Grade Reading Intervention 5th ELA
With this context clues PowerPoint providing fun reading practice, teach kids how to use context clues to determine word meanings in sentences for 4th grade reading intervention, word work, use for small group reading materials, 3rd grade vocabulary practice, or short reading passages. Resource also includes a word meaning worksheet with answer key. This lesson plan teaches your students how to identify word meanings in four ways! Find this complete PowerPoint lesson plan with colorful slides,
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
L.3.4a
, L.4.4a
, L.5.4a
+7
Similes and Metaphors 5th Grade Metaphors and Similes PowerPoint Lesson Plan
Teach students about similes and metaphors on PowerPoint with this engaging lesson plan for 5th grade, 3rd, 6th, or 4th grade! This colorful lesson plan will teach students to identify similes and metaphors and to write figurative language terms. Students will follow along with a gradual release teaching method to finally respond to a writing prompt. Click HERE to receive 25% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.Use this PowerPoint lesson plan in whole or small group activities
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.5.10
, W.6.10
, L.4.5
+3
Show Don't Tell Descriptive Writing Bootcamp or Writing Foundations Lesson Plan
Teach kids to show don't tell in descriptive writing with this narrative writing PowerPoint lesson for teaching writing techniques and improve writing skills! This engaging PowerPoint includes writing prompts to help kids understand the value of using description to show in narrative writing. This standards based lesson gives the students plenty of practice in descriptive writing of show don't tell. Click HERE to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.Use this narrative
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
W.4.10
, W.5.10
, W.6.10
+2
5th Grade Synonyms and Antonyms Analogies PowerPoint Antonyms and Synonyms
Teach synonyms and antonyms with this fun, ready made analogies lesson in PowerPoint. This standard-based lesson uses the gradual release method to guide students through the procedure of solving synonym and antonym analogies with multiple examples of analogies and problems to solve. Use in whole or small groups for a great learning activity which is detailed enough for your teacher evaluation. This colorful PowerPoint will challenge and engage your students in grades 3 - 5. Inside this easy t
3rd - 5th
Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
SL.2.1
, SL.3.1d
, SL.4.1
+2
Chasing Vermeer Book Talk PowerPoint 4th Grade Visual Art Activities 5th Reading
Engage your students while teaching Chasing Vermeer. Students will have fun searching for missing paintings from the novel and participating in fun and creative activities to go along with Chasing Vermeer. This colorful PowerPoint includes suggestions for writing, drawing, and critical thinking activities to challenge bright young minds. Get the Chasing Vermeer Introduction PowerPoint for only .59¢ more! Click here to save 25% off the price of individual resources with the Chasing Vermeer Bundl
4th - 5th
Art History
CCSS
W.3.1
, W.3.3
, W.3.10
+8
4th Grade Area and Perimeter Composite Shapes Area Irregular Shapes PowerPoint
Teach area and perimeter of irregular shapes through this two lesson PowerPoint plan consisting of odd shaped figures where partial values of the sides are given. Students must look at the figures to determine the area and (with part two) the perimeter of the objects. The objects consist of multiple rectangles put together. Save about 25% off the price of individual resources by purchasing the bundle.Use this PowerPoint for whole or small group activities, partner or independent work, centers,
3rd - 4th
Math, Measurement
CCSS
3.MD.D.8
, 4.MD.A.3
, 3.MD.C.7d
Multiplying Decimals by Decimals 5th Grade Decimal Operations Review PowerPoint
Teach kids to multiply decimals with this PowerPoint lesson plan! Teaching is easy with a ready made lesson that comes complete with a review of multiplying whole numbers, modeling, student practice, a likert scale to measure student competence, an exit ticket, and answer key about how to multiply decimals by decimals. Click here to save 25% off the price of individual resources by purchasing the Decimal Bundle.Use this Decimal PowerPoint for whole or small group activities, partner or independ
4th - 6th
Decimals, Math
CCSS
5.NBT.B.7
, 6.NS.B.3
Frindle Activities 5th Grade Novel Study 3rd Fun ELA 4th Reading Intervention
Are you looking for a way to teach Frindle to your students? If so, here is a complete literary unit to go with the novel! Engage and challenge your students with this standards-based literary unit for this novel by Andrew Clements. The PowerPoint will guide teachers through strong instruction for bright or intellectually gifted students. This colorful unit is packed with 132 pages. Save 25% off the price of individual resources with a Frindle MEGA-Bundle! Frindle MEGA-BundleInside this Frindl
3rd - 5th
Literature, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.3
, RL.3.6
, RL.3.7
+13
Similes PowerPoint Writing Practice Example Meaning 2nd Grade Figurative Languag
If you need a fun and easy way to introduce similes to your students, while teaching them how to write these, too, look no further. Students learn what a simile is and then go through a gradual release teaching method so that they may write one. I used this to teach about similes and then I pulled reading groups while other students wrote their responses to prompts. Lesson includes:I can statementListing of standardsConnection to previous learningClear explanations and examplesWhole group, sma
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.2.1
, W.3.1
, W.4.1
+3
5th Grade Brain Teasers Fun Writing Activities 4th Grade Project Based Learning
Make kids think with this fun writing activity which is great for your 5th grade writing curriculum for your gifted and talented students or fifth grade early finishers! Students use creative thinking to create a faux argument to prove a point. This fun gifted activity engages kids in the creative thought process through wordplay. Plus, PowerPoints are easily screen-shared or adapted to computers! Click HERE to save about 25% off with the bundle.Use this brain teaser activity in whole or small
4th - 6th
CCSS
CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.W.10
, CCRA.L.5
4th 5 Grade Reading Intervention ELA Center Frindle Literacy Activity Practice
Engage and challenge your students with this Frindle novel study and activity pack filled with standards based fun! This bundle contains a PowerPoint and no prep worksheet activities for your students which will not only teach reading and vocabulary work but will also further develop critical thinking skills and creativity. These classroom ready Frindle activities are a win for you and your students! By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 20% off the price of individual resources.Great discu
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing
CCSS
RL.3.3
, RL.3.6
, RL.3.7
+13
Savvy Book Study 5th Grade Vocabulary Practice Comprehension Novel Activities
Teach the novel Savvy, by Ingrid Law, with a literary unit or book study guide packed with questions, vocabulary, projects, and writing prompts in 364 slides! This complete and colorful PowerPoint book companion includes higher level thinking questions for a full study of the unit Savvy. To check out my work, download Savvy Freebie of Chapters 1 - 4.Click here to save 25% off the price of individual resources with the Savvy Bundle.Inside this easy use PowerPoint, you'll find:Vocabulary activit
4th - 7th
Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+4
Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions PowerPoint Inference Digital Resource
Teach kids to make inferences or draw conclusions with this bundle of make inference PowerPoint lessons and making inferences worksheets! This bundle is invaluable to teach, reteach, practice the skill multiple times, and review. You'll be amazed at the gains you'll see in your students when it comes to drawing conclusions! Three PowerPoint lessons and multiple worksheets will help your kids in critical thinking. By purchasing this bundle you will save 25% off the price of individual resources.F
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.3
+6
4th Grade Area and Perimeter Multi Step Math Word Problems Rectangles PowerPoint
Teach multi-step word problems of area and perimeter of irregular shapes with this easy use PowerPoint! This colorful and challenging lesson includes everything needed for a teacher evaluation. It includes standards, statement of learning, review of area and perimeter, check for understanding, multiple practice problems, printable problems, enrichment activities, and answer keys. Kids often have trouble applying this concept to real life situations, especially with irregular shapes. Click HERE
3rd - 5th
Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
, MA.3.6.C
+4
3 Digit Subtraction with Regrouping PowerPoint Subtracting 3 Digit Numbers
This gradual release lesson takes students through the process of subtracting three digit numbers with regrouping. The power point also contains multiple problems involving borrowing across zeros because this is where kids seem to have the most difficulty. After the students complete problems to show their knowledge, they are given a word problem with a writing prompt to encourage students to make an inference. This power point from Catch My Products also contains a check for understanding and t
2nd - 3rd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 3.NBT.A.2
Strong Verbs Narrative Writing Practice PowerPoint Vivid Verbs Precise Language
Want your students to become better writers? This PowerPoint guides teachers in how to instruct students to do just that. Using standard based instruction, students will love becoming better writers. Click HERE to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.Use this strong verb PowerPoint lesson for small and whole group activities, partner or independent work, emergency sub plans, or home school in grades 3 - 5. Inside this no prep, writing lesson, you'll find:"I can" statem
3rd - 5th
Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.10
Fact and Opinion PowerPoint Lesson Plan Fact and Opinion Reading Activities
Teach fact or opinion to your young students with this engaging, no prep PowerPoint lesson plan which will challenge your students and is perfect for your teacher evaluation! With this standards based PowerPoint your kids will distinguish fact vs. opinion. Like many of my products, it is evaluation ready and uses the gradual release method Use this lesson for a directed lesson to teach fact and opinion either initially or as a review with primary students. May be used in whole or small group
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RI.1.1
, RI.2.4
+3
Drawing Conclusions Passages 2nd Grade 3 Inference PowerPoint Activities No Prep
Make teaching inferences activities and drawing conclusions fun with this no prep PowerPoint lesson plan for primary students! You will guide students in making inferences and drawing conclusions from written text. It also includes a funny photo with the chance to make an inference and an exit ticket. Click HERE to save 25% off the price of individual resources by purchasing the bundle.Use in centers, whole or small group activities, or as an emergency sub plan for grades 1 - 3. This resource
1st - 3rd
Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
SL.1.4
, SL.2.2
, SL.3.1d
+5
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About the store
Experience
I taught gifted and talented students for 30 years in Shelby County Schools and retired in May of 2017. During that time,I found myself teaching in a variety of schools in different grade levels and subject matters, which is how I became a department store.
After retiring, I taught fifth grade Language Arts and Social Studies in a private school for two years. I did some subbing and gave ghost tours downtown for Historical Haunts in Memphis.
I am also an author who has been published in AppleSeeds Magazine, which is a part of the Cricket family and have many home written close read stories in my store.
Teaching style
I enjoy making and presenting lessons via Promethean Board flipcharts and have quite a few homemade charts, which I have transferred to PowerPoint. I always aim for higher level thinking and questioning as needed for gifted and talented kids; however, many resource teachers purchase my resources due to the clear lesson plans required from the various schools I taught at.
Awards & shining teacher moments
• I retired as a Level 5 teacher on a five point scale.
• My students consistently won the Memphis in May Writing contest each year.
• My best awards come in the form of hugs and homemade cards telling me I'm great!
My own education history
• University of Missouri, Columbia, MO (1979-1983)
Bachelor’s of Health Science in Speech Pathology & Audiology
• Maryville College, St. Louis, MO (1985-1986)
Master’s in Special Education
• Institute of Children’s Literature
Completed two online writing courses
Additional biographical information
•I have always loved dogs and have been volunteering at Memphis Animal Services to save these beautiful fur babies from the high kill rate shelter. Typically you will find me at the shelter on Wednesday afternoons helping people to adopt pets or taking photos, videos, and notes to add to social media for rescue. Furthermore, TpT has made it possible for me to pledge money to specific dogs to help them get rescued.
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•Teacher of Intellectually Gifted Students (1986-2017)
Shelby County Schools, Memphis, Tennessee
• Published story in Appleseeds Magazine, Carus Publishing (May, 2011)
• Blogger / Catch My Words, (2008-present)
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If you are interested in a personalized logic puzzle geared toward your class, email me at: jlansky@comcast.net
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