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Daniel Allan

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Clovis, California, United States
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This is currently my sixth year as a classroom teacher. My first three years were spent teaching a self contained 5th grade class. My last three years I have been teaching in a self contained 3rd grade classroom.
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Preview of Jake Drake Know-It-All Comprehension Questions

Jake Drake Know-It-All Comprehension Questions

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Daniel Allan
Reading comprehension questions for Jake Drake Know-It-All by Andrew Clements. There are a total of 26 questions broken down by chapter. Questions range from basic recall to more difficult evaluation and application. Also, some questions align to Common Core by requiring students to use evidence from the text to justify their answers. Cover page included.
Preview of Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the U.F.O. Comprehension Questions

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the U.F.O. Comprehension Questions

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Daniel Allan
Chapter by chapter reading comprehension questions for Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the U.F.O. Questions are broken down by chapter and there are a total of 22 questions in the packet. The questions range from basic recall to more difficult application and evaluation questions. Also, students are asked to justify and/or explain their answers to opinion-based questions. Includes cover page.
Preview of Parts of a Book Lessons - Table of Contents, Index, Glossary, Titles

Parts of a Book Lessons - Table of Contents, Index, Glossary, Titles

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Daniel Allan
This listing is a complete workbook covering parts of a nonfiction book. The book is set up for four lessons, one each on titles, table of contents, index, and glossary. There is also two pages of review at the end of the workbook for students to practice the skills, or to be used as an assessment. I set up the workbook to be used with the EDI (Explicit Direct Instruction) format. Workbook also includes a cover page, table of contents, and glossary. Great review before state testing or for teach
Preview of Multiple Meaning Words Using Dictionary Entries RW 1.7 Powerpoint

Multiple Meaning Words Using Dictionary Entries RW 1.7 Powerpoint

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Daniel Allan
This powerpoint presentation discusses multiple meaning words and how to use a dictionary to identify the correct meaning. The powerpoint was used in a third grade class to teach part of ELA standard RW 1.7. The powerpoint features 12 slides in the Explicit Direct Instruction format. Slides include: learning objective, importance, concept development, skill development, guided practice, and closure. Format of questions match how the skill is tested on the CST. I also have an independent practice
Preview of Dictionary Skills - Multiple Meaning Words

Dictionary Skills - Multiple Meaning Words

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Daniel Allan
This handout can be used as an independent practice, homework, or assessment. The pages cover third grade ELA standard RW1.7. Handout includes several dictionary entries with questions that require students to use the entry and context of a sentence to determine the meaning of a multiple meaning word. The format of the questions matches how the standard is tested on the CST. This handout can be used with my powerpoint presentation that I have also posted (RW 1.7 Dictionary Skills). Thanks for l
Preview of Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Monster Movie Comprehension Questions

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Monster Movie Comprehension Questions

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Daniel Allan
Reading comprehension questions for Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Monster Movie by David A. Adler. There are a total of 25 questions broken down by chapter. Questions range from basic recall to more difficult evaluation and application. There are also opportunities for students to make predictions throughout the book. Great way to monitor student reading. Cover page and answer key included.
Preview of Cam Jansen Reading Comprehension Bundle - Questions for 7 Books!

Cam Jansen Reading Comprehension Bundle - Questions for 7 Books!

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Daniel Allan
This bundle includes reading comprehension packets for seven Cam Jansen books by David A. Adler. Each packet includes a cover page, questions broken down by chapter, and an answer key. The packets can also be purchased individually at the links below. Comprehension packets are for the following books:Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the UFOCam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur BonesCam Jansen and the Scary Snake MysteryCam Jansen and the Mystery of the Babe Ruth BaseballCam Jansen and the Myst
Preview of Cam Jansen and the Mystery at the Monkey House Comprehension Questions

Cam Jansen and the Mystery at the Monkey House Comprehension Questions

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Daniel Allan
Reading comprehension questions for Cam Jansen and the Mystery at the Monkey House by David A. Adler. There are a total of 25 questions broken down by chapter. Questions range from basic recall to more difficult evaluation and application. There are also opportunities for students to make predictions throughout the book. Great way to monitor student reading. Cover page and answer key included.
Preview of Types of Reference Books Powerpoint

Types of Reference Books Powerpoint

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Daniel Allan
This powerpoint covers the uses of different reference books. Each slide describes a different reference book and what it is used for. Reference books discussed include: dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, atlas, almanac, newspaper, telephone book, magazine, and how-to-books. The powerpoint can be used as an introduction or review of all the different types of reference books. I also have an assessment posted that can be used to check for students understanding. Thanks for looking, Daniel Allan
Preview of Cam Jansen and the Scary Snake Mystery Comprehension Questions

Cam Jansen and the Scary Snake Mystery Comprehension Questions

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Daniel Allan
Reading comprehension questions for Cam Jansen and the Scary Snake Mystery by David A. Adler. There are a total of 26 questions broken down by chapter. Questions range from basic recall to more difficult evaluation and application. There are also opportunities for students to make predictions throughout the book. Great way to monitor student reading. Cover page and answer key included.
Preview of Horrible Harry Cracks the Code Comprehension Questions

Horrible Harry Cracks the Code Comprehension Questions

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Daniel Allan
Reading comprehension questions for Horrible Harry Cracks the Code by Suzy Kline. There are a total of 20 questions broken down by chapter. Questions range from basic recall to more difficult evaluation and application. Also, some questions align to Common Core by requiring students to use evidence from the text to justify their answers. Cover page included.
Preview of Making Inferences Powerpoint - R 2.2

Making Inferences Powerpoint - R 2.2

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Daniel Allan
This is an excellent powerpoint to teach the comprehension skill of making inferences. This powerpoint has been used in a third grade class to meet ELA standard R2.2. The powerpoint contains 14 slides following the Explicit Direct Instruction format. Slides include: learning objective, activate prior knowledge, importance, concept development, skill development, guided practice, and closure. Making inferences is a reading skill that is important at all grade levels. Thanks for looking, Daniel A
Preview of Reference Books Assessment

Reference Books Assessment

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Daniel Allan
This 10 question multiple choice assessment test student knowledge of the uses of various reference books. The reference books covered in this assessment are: dictionaries, thesaurus, encyclopedia, atlas, almanac, newspapers, telephone book, magazine, and how-to-books. I also have a powerpoint presentation posted that covers the material in this assessment. Thanks for looking, Daniel Allan
Preview of Levels of Specificity - Headings Powerpoint

Levels of Specificity - Headings Powerpoint

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Daniel Allan
This powerpoint covers headings for a group of words and meets California third grade ELA standard R1.5 Levels of Specificity. The powerpoint consists of 14 slides and follows the explicit direct instruction format. Slides include: lesson objective, importance, concept development, skill development, guided practice, and closure. The slides also include checking for understanding questions. The format of questions throughout powerpoint represent how the skill is tested on the third grade CST.
Preview of Dinosaurs Before Dark Comprehension Questions

Dinosaurs Before Dark Comprehension Questions

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Daniel Allan
Comprehension questions for Dinosaurs Before Dark, the first book in the Magic Tree House series. There are a total of 30 questions broken down by chapter. Questions range from basic recall to more difficult justification questions. Multiple questions require students to support their answers with evidence from the text, great for common core! The comprehension packet is 9 total pages including a cover page.
Preview of Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coins Comprehension Questions

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coins Comprehension Questions

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Daniel Allan
Reading comprehension questions for Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coins by David A. Adler. There are a total of 25 questions broken down by chapter. Questions range from basic recall to more difficult evaluation and application. There are also opportunities for students to make predictions throughout the book. Great way to monitor student reading. Cover page and answer key included.
Preview of Earth Day from the Black Lagoon Comprehension Questions

Earth Day from the Black Lagoon Comprehension Questions

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Daniel Allan
Reading comprehension questions for Earth Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler. There are a total of 19 questions broken down by chapter. Questions range from basic recall to more difficult evaluation and application. The packet includes Common Core style questions that require students to use evidence from the text to support their answers. Cover page included.
Preview of Halloween Context Clues

Halloween Context Clues

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Daniel Allan
This is a great Halloween activity! This can be used as a whole class activity or a fun assessment. This document consists of two pages. The first page is an entertaining story about three kids trick-or-treating adventure. In the story are 10 difficult words that students will need to use context clues to understand. The second page lists the 10 words and requires students to identify the correct meaning for each word. The ten words are: juveniles, enthusiasm, terrifying, shrieked, shattered, ho
Preview of Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones Comprehension Questions

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones Comprehension Questions

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Daniel Allan
Reading comprehension questions for Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones by David A. Adler. There are a total of 28 questions broken down by chapter. Questions range from basic recall to more difficult evaluation and application. Great way to monitor student reading. Cover page and answer key included.
Preview of Lions at Lunchtime Comprehension Questions

Lions at Lunchtime Comprehension Questions

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Daniel Allan
Reading comprehension questions for Lions at Lunchtime by Mary Pope Osborne. There are a total of 33 questions broken down by chapter. Questions range from basic recall to more difficult evaluation and application. Cover page included.
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About the store

Experience

This is currently my sixth year as a classroom teacher. My first three years were spent teaching a self contained 5th grade class. My last three years I have been teaching in a self contained 3rd grade classroom.

Teaching style

I work for a school district that is using the direct instruction format. I like to incorporate technology into my lessons whenever possible, so I have been creating powerpoint presentations for the standards I am teaching.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Nominee for school district educator of the year (2008).

My own education history

I received my B.A. in Liberal Studies and my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University Fresno.