Over the past 20 years I've traveled from music, to third grade with a little bit of fun in Kinder, first and second too. Now I'm hanging out with middle schoolers in Special Education. Loving the variety of life!
Natural Disaster Fluency Bundle Please see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. Whether used for fluency, or for nonfiction comprehension, this numbered reading passage is an excellent way to learn about Natural Disasters. Ways I’ve used them:1. Fluency pairs – partners practice together 2. Centers – laminate and use dry erase markers 3. Homework – 4 parts for 4 days 4. Close read (without a timer) – using colors suggested to annotate Each passage includes · Full color version for
Earth Science Nonfiction Fluency – BUNDLE Please see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. These are also available as part of my Rockin’ Rocks Unit.Double your ‘bang for the buck’ by practicing fluency, nonfiction text and science! These passages address several key fluency issues – • breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers • adding a simple picture to make it more accessible • using content vocabulary with a definition in the text • integrating high interest scienc
Four Spheres of Earth Fluency (2 versions: lithosphere and geosphere) Please see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. Whether used for fluency, or for comprehension, this numbered reading passage is an excellent way to learn about the Water Cycle and the wonders of water. Ways I’ve used them:1. Fluency pairs – partners practice together 2. Centers – laminate and use dry erase markers 3. Homework – 4 parts for 4 days 4. Close read (without a timer) – using colors suggested to annotat
Earth Science Vocabulary Mini Bundle – Rock Cycle Part 1 Please see the preview. This set has 30+ highly visual pages. It's great for struggling readers in the upper grades and advanced science in middle grades. Each set includes:• 6 Vocabulary Posters: word, picture, definition, and example sentence in large enough font that posters can be used in trading card size • Matching quiz • Picture matching quiz • Spoons game: 4 part matching • Roll Read Graph game • Foldable with graphics • Foldabl
Earth Science Vocabulary Mini-Bundles 9-pack
Over 250 pages! Please see the preview
These 9 vocabulary units are divided into 6-word “bite-sized” mini-units.
Each mini-unit includes:
• 6 Vocabulary Posters: word, picture, definition, and example sentence in large enough font that posters can be used in trading card size
• Spoons vocabulary cards. 4 part matching
• Matching quiz
• Picture matching quiz
• Answer keys
• Roll Read Graph game
• Foldable with graphics
• Foldable with space
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Ecosystem Fluency BUNDLE These 8 passages are a remake of a previous Ecosystem bundle. Some passages have been moved to different bundles. For example, the Reptiles passage will be in the Animal Classification bundle now. If you purchased the bundle before, you may download again for new passages. Be sure to save an old copy as those will not be available any longer. These fluency passages were designed to practice science skills in reading class with older students who may struggle with re
Earth Science ROCK CYCLE 2 Vocabulary Mini-Bundle Please see the preview This set has 30+ highly visual pages. It's great for struggling readers in the upper grades and advanced science in middle grades. Each set includes:• 6 Vocabulary Posters: word, picture, definition, and example sentence in large enough font that posters can be used in trading card size • Matching quiz • Picture matching quiz • Spoons game: 4 part matching • Roll Read Graph game • Foldable with graphics • Foldable with spa
FREEBIE! Tsunami Fluency (and Comprehension)Whether used for fluency, or for nonfiction comprehension, this numbered reading passage is an excellent way to learn about Natural Disasters. Ways I’ve used them:1. Fluency pairs – partners practice together 2. Centers – laminate and use dry erase markers 3. Homework – 4 parts for 4 days 4. Close read (without a timer) – using colors suggested to annotate Each passage includes · Full color version for phrasing · Print friendly · Comprehension page
Sound Science – Essential Questions, Unit Folder, 11+ Writing prompts, Text Features, Vocabulary Foldables and Quiz BUNDLE
Essential Questions Posters and Journal Cover
• Essential Questions in full color landscape format
• Essential Questions in full color portrait format
• Blank Essential Questions page
• Journal Cover for students to keep all notes and foldables in one place
Students enjoy using this text feature organizer as a scavenger hunt. Two versions included: One appropriate
Rock Cycle MINI Book (Beginner Level)Please see the preview. This print friendly mini-book is perfect for integrated reading and science lessons. This version explains Earth Science terms at an elementary level (estimated reading level 1.3-2.3), using rich text features, clear graphics and support pages. Topics from Table of Contents • What Are Rocks • Minerals and Soil • Rock Cycle • Weathering and Erosion • Volcanoes and Earthquakes • Earth Layers • Fossils Nonfiction Text Features Includ
Rock Cycle Mini Book (At Level)Please see the preview. This print friendly mini-book is perfect for integrated reading and science lessons. It explains Earth Science terms at an elementary level (grades 2-4, or higher for struggling readers), using rich text features, clear graphics and support pages. Topics from Table of Contents • What Are Rocks • Minerals and Soil • Rock Cycle • Weathering and Erosion • Volcanoes and Earthquakes • Earth Layers • Fossils Nonfiction Text Features Included
Ecosystem Vocabulary Bundle - 19 sets Inspired by #herodeals these sets have been reduced from $3.50 each to $1.75. The Bundle further reduces it to $1 each with additional licenses at half price. Please see the preview for highlights from the highly visual Ecosystem vocabulary mini-bundles. These highly visual sets are great for language learners, SPED students and struggling readers in upper grades. My students love anything related to animals, but struggle with words they think they alread
Earth Science Nonfiction Fluency – Metamorphic RocksThese are also available as part of my Rockin’ Rocks Unit.Double your ‘bang for the buck’ by practicing fluency, nonfiction text and science! These passages address several key fluency issues – • breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers • adding a simple picture to make it more accessible • using content vocabulary with a definition in the text • integrating high interest science and social studies topics • comprehension q
Ecosystem Vocabulary Mini-Bundle: Ecosystems Part 1Please see the preview for highlights from the Ecosystem vocabulary mini-bundles. Inspired by #herodeals these sets are now half-price - over 30 pages for $1.75.My students love anything related to animals, but struggle with words they think they already know, like “population, community,” or even “insect.” These highly visual, engaging, standard-based activities give students the support they need. This is part of my Ecosystem Vocabulary BUN
Ecosystem Nonfiction Fluency Series – Snakes FREEBIE!NOTE: This passage will be moving to the Reptile Fluency BundlePlease see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. These passages are an engaging way for students to compete against their own personal best score, while reinforcing the reading skills of fluency and text evidence through science content. These passages address several key fluency issues – • breaking the text into manageable pieces for lower readers • adding a simple picture
Rock Cycle Mini Book BUNDLE - All three book levels: Beginner/Remedial/At Level Please see the preview. These print friendly mini-books are perfect for integrated reading and science lessons. It explains Earth Science terms at an elementary level (grades 2-4, or higher for struggling readers), using rich text features, clear graphics and support pages. Topics from Table of Contents • What Are Rocks • Minerals and Soil • Rock Cycle • Weathering and Erosion • Volcanoes and Earthquakes • Earth
Light It Up – Integrated Science Language Arts Unit BUNDLE
Please see the bundle preview.
The Unit-Bundle has all the components of the Vocabulary Bundle, Fluency Bundle, Writing Bundle, Nonfiction supports, Science A-Z support, Roll Read Graph Games and additionally includes Daily Five centers cards.
The Light it Up Unit Bundle contains both, a 300+ page document with all the components and a zip-file with all the separate components.
Light it Up Writing
• Light It Up - Essays
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Hydrosphere Fluency Bundle Please see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. Whether they’re used for fluency, or for comprehension, these numbered reading passages are an excellent way to learn about the Water Cycle and the wonders of water. Ways I’ve used them: 1. Fluency pairs – partners practice together 2. Centers – laminate and use dry erase markers 3. Homework – 4 parts for 4 days 4. Close read (without a timer) – using colors suggested to annotate Each passage includes · F
Rockin’ Rocks Language Arts BIG BUNDLE Please see the preview. June 2018 This bundle has been through a year long overhaul. It's twice the size now (400+ pages). I've included my 8 Earth Oral Reading Fluency passages and all the Earth Science Vocabulary Mini-Bundles. The price will go up to reflect the three bundles in one. (If you purchased this before - just download again.) Want to teach science and increase reading skills at the same time? I've been using integrated social studies and sc
The Life and Times of the Ant Nonfiction Text Support This is part of the The Life and Times of the Ant BUNDLE – no need to buy the parts if you own the whole bundle. Please see the preview for highlights from this bundle that supports Journeys Grade 4, Unit 3, Lesson 14 story. Quizzes Included 1. Multiple Choice Quiz – 10 questions about text features found in the story 2. Short Answer - This page expands on the multiple choice comprehension test provided by Journeys. The addition of text
Over the past 20 years I've traveled from music, to third grade with a little bit of fun in Kinder, first and second too. Now I'm hanging out with middle schoolers in Special Education. Loving the variety of life!
Teaching style
I love active learning that can be loud and messy at times. I want kids to talk and interact about the topics we study. I want them to learn from each other as we explore language and math wrapped up in highly engaging integrated units.
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