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38 years in regular education, gifted education, special education, and behavioral adaptation classes. National Board Certified.
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Walk Two Moons Common Core Questions and Vocabulary
This unit contains common core type questions and answer sheets for all 44 chapters. It also included seven list of ten words for a total of 70 vocabulary words with quizzes and answer sheets. It also contains ten suggestions for activities to do after reading the book
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
"Words of Wisdom" Middle School Writing Project
This activity includes instructions, samples, a questionnaire, and a rubric for a middle-school writing assignment. Students will use a questionnaire to interview an elderly person. They will ask biological information and personal information about lessons learned and words of wisdom. They will compose a three-paragraph paper and share the paper with the class. After discussing the "words of wisdom" and telling how they relate to their lives, the students will illustrate them. Finally, the st
4th - 9th
Grammar, Speaking & Listening, Writing
Using Wonder to teach CCSS 5.RL.5.6
This unit has six discussion questions for the common core standard 5.RL.5.6 (to describe how a narrator's point of view influences how events are described) and 50 comprehension questions to check for understanding. This is a great book to teach the point of view, and it lends itself to great discussions to develop sympathy and empathy among the students who read it.
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
The One and Only Ivan - 200 Common Core Questions and Vocabulary
This unit consists of 200 critical thinking questions with answers and 25 vocabulary words, complete with glossary and test. Writing activities are suggested.
3rd - 5th
Literature, Reading, Vocabulary
MATH GAME- THE DICE IS RIGHT
This activity includes instructions and guidelines for playing the highly motivational game "The Dice is Right." It also includes 20 decimal, fraction, and percentage word problems with an explanatory answer key. The problems are "common core type" problems requiring two or three steps. This game can be reused over and over with other questions. It is perfect for reviewing for a quiz or standardized testing. The students love it because it requires suspense, and the students give their best e
4th - 6th
Decimals, Fractions, Math Test Prep
Test on Six Types of Figurative Language
This test matches the descriptions and terms for the following types of figurative language: metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, alliteration, and personification. It requires the students to analyze sentence and poems to determine the type of figurative language present.
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
Teach CCSS Using Teacher Read-Aloud from Surviving the Applewhites
This lesson teaches eleven Common Core Standards for 5th grade language arts as their teacher shares the first two chapters of the John Newbery Award winning book, Surviving the Applewhites. Students use listening and speaking skills, group dynamics, writing skills, critical thinking, and language arts skills to answer questions. It includes clearly marked common core standards for lesson plans and an answer key. The CCSS for this lesson are: 5.RI.4, 5.RI.8, 5.W.9, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3, 5.RL.6, 5.SL.1
5th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Teacher Read-Aloud of First Four Chapters of Maniac Magee and Test Eleven CCSS
This lesson teaches eleven Common Core Standards for 5th grade language arts as their teacher shares the first four chapters of the John Newbery Award winning book, Maniac Magee. Students use listening and speaking skills, group dynamics, writing skills, critical thinking, and language arts skills to answer questions. It includes clearly marked common core standards for lesson plans and an answer key. The CCSS for this lesson are: 5.RI.4, 5.RI.8, 5.W.9, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3, 5.RL.6, 5.SL.1, 5.SL.2, 5.
5th
Literature, Reading, Writing
Teach Common Core Standards with a Read Aloud from The Sign of the Beaver
This lesson teaches eleven Common Core Standards for 5th grade language arts as their teacher shares the first two chapters of the John Newbery Award winning book, The Sign of the Beaver. Students use listening and speaking skills, group dynamics, writing skills, critical thinking, and language arts skills to answer questions. It includes clearly marked common core standards for lesson plans and an answer key. The CCSS for this lesson are: 5.RI.4, 5.RI.8, 5.W.9, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3, 5.RL.6, 5.SL.1, 5
5th
Literature, Reading Strategies, Writing
Teacher Read-Aloud of First Chapter of Call It Courage to Practice CCSS
This lesson teaches eleven Common Core Standards for 5th grade language arts as their teacher shares the first two chapters of the John Newbery Award winning book, Call It Courage. Students use listening and speaking skills, group dynamics, writing skills, critical thinking, and language arts skills to answer questions. It includes clearly marked common core standards for lesson plans and an answer key. The CCSS for this lesson are: 5.RI.4, 5.RI.8, 5.W.9, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3, 5.RL.6, 5.SL.1, 5.SL.2,
5th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Teacher Read-Aloud of Two Chapters of One Crazy Summer Using CCSS
This lesson teaches eleven Common Core Standards for 5th grade language arts as their teacher shares the first two chapters of the John Newbery Award winning book, One Crazy Summer. Students use listening and speaking skills, group dynamics, writing skills, critical thinking, and language arts skills to answer questions. It includes clearly marked common core standards for lesson plans and an answer key. The CCSS for this lesson are: 5.RI.4, 5.RI.8, 5.W.9, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3, 5.RL.6, 5.SL.1, 5.SL.2,
5th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Teacher Read-Aloud First Chapter of Summer of the Swans to Test Eleven CCSS
This lesson teaches eleven Common Core Standards for 5th grade language arts as their teacher shares the first chapter of the John Newbery Award winning book, The Summer of the Swan. Students use listening and speaking skills, group dynamics, writing skills, critical thinking, and language arts skills to answer questions. It includes clearly marked common core standards for lesson plans and an answer key. The CCSS for this lesson are: 5.RI.4, 5.RI.8, 5.W.9, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3, 5.RL.6, 5.SL.1, 5.SL.2
5th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Teacher Read-Aloud of One Chapter of Number the Stars Using CCSS
This lesson teaches eleven Common Core Standards for 5th grade language arts as their teacher shares the first two chapters of the John Newbery Award winning book Number the Stars. Students use listening and speaking skills, group dynamics, writing skills, critical thinking, and language arts skills to answer questions. It includes clearly marked common core standards for lesson plans and an answer key. The CCSS for this lesson are: 5.RI.4, 5.RI.8, 5.W.9, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3, 5.RL.6, 5.SL.1, 5.SL.2,
5th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE- 12 CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
This packet of 32 pages includes activities designed to get your students excited about the following forms of figurative language: onomatopoeia, metaphors, similes, personification, hyperboles, and alliterations. It also includes activities for oxymorons and idioms.
3rd - 9th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts
5th Grade Common CCCS Using Read-Aloud of Inside Out & Back Again
This lesson teaches eleven Common Core Standards for 5th grade language arts as their teacher shares the first chapter of the John Newbery Award winning book, Inside Out & Back Again. Students use listening and speaking skills, group dynamics, writing skills, critical thinking, and language arts skills to answer questions. It includes clearly marked common core standards for lesson plans and an answer key. The CCSS for this lesson are: 5.RI.4, 5.RI.8, 5.W.9, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3, 5.RL.6, 5.SL.1, 5.SL.
5th
Literature, Reading Strategies, Writing
Math Jeopardy-Order of Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Area, Word Problems
This activity includes order of operation, fraction, area, perimeter, geometry, and word problems in a game format. It includes answers and explanations of answers. It has directions for how to play and guidelines to get the maximum benefit for students. It is highly motivational and a great way to prepare for standardized testing.
3rd - 6th
Arithmetic, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
Teacher Read-Aloud of First Chapter of Bridge to Terabithia and Test Eleven CCSS
This lesson teaches eleven Common Core Standards for 5th grade language arts as their teacher shares the first two chapters of the John Newbery Award winning book, The Bridge to Terabithia. Students use listening and speaking skills, group dynamics, writing skills, critical thinking, and language arts skills to answer questions. It includes clearly marked common core standards for lesson plans and an answer key. The CCSS for this lesson are: 5.RI.4, 5.RI.8, 5.W.9, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3, 5.RL.6, 5.SL.1,
5th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Teacher Read-Aloud of First 3 Chapter of Holes and Test Eleven CCSS
This lesson teaches eleven Common Core Standards for 5th grade language arts as their teacher shares the first two chapters of the John Newbery Award winning book, Holes. Students use listening and speaking skills, group dynamics, writing skills, critical thinking, and language arts skills to answer questions. It includes clearly marked common core standards for lesson plans and an answer key. The CCSS for this lesson are: 5.RI.4, 5.RI.8, 5.W.9, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3, 5.RL.6, 5.SL.1, 5.SL.2, 5.SL.3, 5.
5th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
3rd Grade Common Core Math Problems and Answers
This activity consists of ten common core type math problems. The students are required to draw pictures and write explanations for each problem. It can be used as a modeling activity or in math groups to help prepare students for common core math testing.
3rd
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
Greek Root Test I
This is a matching test for students who have learned 30 Greek root words, followed by words to analyze using the roots. Students will apply their knowledge to unlock words they may have never seen before.
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
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About the store
Experience
38 years in regular education, gifted education, special education, and behavioral adaptation classes. National Board Certified.
Teaching style
Learning are designed to motive students. School should be fun and exciting. Students should develop self-discipline to stay on task while enjoying learning. All students should be challenged at every level of learning.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Appeared on "Good Morning America" as Chess Queen for teaching whole schools to play
National Board Certified and Renewed
Inducted into the Miss Master Hall of Teachers in 1994
Appeared on cover of Channel One magazine as "Teacher's Pet"
Region Five Middle School Teacher of the Year for Texas
Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year for Vicksburg, MS
Middle School Teacher of the Year, Madison, MS
Published ten times in four different educational magazines
President of Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma for six years
My own education history
Started as a speech therapist (2 years)
Then taught learning disabilities and special education (11 years)
Then taught gifted education (15 years)
Then taught adaptive behavior classes (2 years)
Then taught high school teachers how to teach as Teaching Academy Director (2 years)
Then taught gifted education (5 years)
Presently teaching reading and social studies to 5th graders
Additional biographical information
Mother of 4 grown children.
Married for 38 years.
Hobbies-swimming, reading, and my dogs.
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