Creative Core Integrations

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 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

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

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 •

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

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

Rock Cycle Mini Book (Remedial 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 – estimated reading level 1.9-2.9 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 • Graph

Earth Science Nonfiction Fluency – LAYERS of EARTH 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 intere

Simple Machines Language Arts BUNDLE My 3rd through 5th graders came to me with a natural timidity about writing that has blossomed into quality work that I only wish I could produce at their age! Writing across the curriculum has helped immensely. This bundle has four parts (please see the preview) – essential questions with unit folder cover; nonfiction text features (with vocabulary foldable), essay prompts, and matching quiz. Essential Questions Posters and Journal Cover • Essential

Light Energy Mini Book Please see the preview. This print friendly mini-book is perfect for integrated reading and science lessons. It explains Light Science terms at an elementary level (grades 2-4), using rich text features, clear graphics and support pages. Topics from Table of Contents · What is Light · Natural & Artificial · Electromagnetic Spectrum · Colors · How Light Moves · Rainbows · Light Moves Through · Shadows · Speed of Light Nonfiction Text Features Included • Title Pa

Food Chains (and Food Webs) Fluency Passage (from the Ecosystem Fluency BUNDLE) These fluency passages were designed to practice science skills in reading class with older students who may struggle with fluency. I have used them with students in grades 3-8 and have found them especially useful for middle school resource students (special education). Please see the preview for highlights from the bundle and ways to incorporate multisensory instruction with fluency. This passage includes