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I have worked as a librarian and a teacher for over 20 years. With that being said, I absolutely love literacy and guiding children to love reading. Over the last 9 years, I have taught 5th grade and truly love upper elementary. ✨
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Preview of Mystery Reading Passage #1 End of Year Reading ELA No Prep Sub Plan 6th 7th gr

Mystery Reading Passage #1 End of Year Reading ELA No Prep Sub Plan 6th 7th gr

Grab this WHODUNNIT MYSTERY- a no-prep ELA engaging reading and writing activity. This fun mystery themed passage makes a great emergency sub plan that actually keeps your students working, thinking, and engaged. The Mystery at the Solara Hotel is a ready-to-go ELA packet designed for 6th–7th grade reading comprehension, STAAR-style practice, and creative thinking — all with a suspenseful, student-friendly mystery theme! This printable resource includes everything your sub (or YOU!) will need
Preview of After State Testing Activity Mystery Passage No Prep Printable Sub Plan Grade 6

After State Testing Activity Mystery Passage No Prep Printable Sub Plan Grade 6

Keep students engaged after state testing with this fun, no-prep mystery reading activity packet. The Mystery on the Boardwalk is a ready-to-use 6th grade ELA resource that combines reading comprehension, state-testing-style questions, and creative writing in an engaging whodunnit format students love. This after testing reading activity packet is designed to keep students focused and thinking while still reinforcing essential ELA skills. It works perfectly for end-of-year review, early finisher
Preview of RACE Strategy Writing Passages SCR Constructed Response Worksheets 4th 5th grade

RACE Strategy Writing Passages SCR Constructed Response Worksheets 4th 5th grade

Are you looking for RACE Strategy Writing Passages to teach SCR or Constructed Response Worksheets for your 4th grade or 5th grade classroom? These R.A.C.E. Strategy Passages are sure to boost your students' RACE Strategy Skills. These TOY Themed Reading Passages are fun and engaging too!Engage your students as they practice the RACE strategy for a fun reading adventure with this short constructed response reading passage resource! Unlock the secrets to mastering the RACE strategy with a RAC
Preview of RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets | Holiday Christmas | Restate the Question

RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets | Holiday Christmas | Restate the Question

Grab these Christmas RACE strategy practice worksheets! These Christmas Race Writing strategy passages will boost Your students' RACE Strategy Skills with this engaging HOLIDAY Themed Reading Passage Resource.Engage your students as they practice the RACE strategy for a fun reading adventure with this short constructed response reading passage resource! Unlock the secrets to mastering the RACE strategy with RACE practice worksheets and with a Put the Question in the Answer Practice Sheet.
Preview of STAAR Practice Revising and Editing 5th grade | Test Prep | March

STAAR Practice Revising and Editing 5th grade | Test Prep | March

Boost your students STAAR revising practice for 5th grade with March daily warm ups for revising and editing. These weekly revising and editing test prep practice pages will help you give your students explicit practice that is necessary for today's upper elementary standardized reading tests. You students will love the engaging paragraphs and you will love the practice this provides for revising and editing texts. This resource includes both google slides and a printable pdf. February topic
Preview of STAAR Practice Revising and Editing 6th grade | Test Prep | STAAR Practice

STAAR Practice Revising and Editing 6th grade | Test Prep | STAAR Practice

Boost your students’ 6th grade STAAR revising and editing skills with this 10 -page revising and editing worksheet resource designed specifically for Texas state test prep. These STAAR-style practice pages provide the focused, explicit instruction students need to succeed on today’s upper elementary standardized reading assessments. Each page includes an engaging informational passage followed by 5–6 revising and editing multiple-choice questions, closely aligned to STAAR RLA expectations.
Preview of RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets Thanksgiving Restate the Question November SCR

RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets Thanksgiving Restate the Question November SCR

These RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets for Thanksgiving include restate the question practice and are perfect for your upper elementary students during November SCR or short constructed response practice. Boost Your students' RACE Strategy Skills with this Thanksgiving Themed Reading Passage Resource.Engage your students as they practice the RACE strategy for a fun reading adventure with this short constructed response reading passage resource! Unlock the secrets to mastering the RACE strategy
Preview of RACE Strategy Passages Prompts and Worksheets Writing for October 5th grade

RACE Strategy Passages Prompts and Worksheets Writing for October 5th grade

Boost Your RACE Strategy Skills with this October Reading Passage Resource. This RACE strategy worksheet resource is perfect for the month of October. Unlock the secrets to mastering the RACE strategy with a RACE graphic organizer and dive into interesting nonfiction and fiction passages. Perfect for 5th graders (and beyond), this resource will help you tackle reading comprehension challenges with confidence. Get ready to rock your reading responses and enjoy a spooktacular reading journey th
Preview of RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets | February | Valentine's  Day

RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets | February | Valentine's Day

Boost Your students' RACE Strategy Skills with this February Themed Reading Passage Resource.Engage your students as they practice the RACE strategy for a fun reading adventure with this short constructed response reading passage resource! Unlock the secrets to mastering the RACE strategy with RACE practice worksheets and with a Put the Question in the Answer Practice Sheet. Perfect for 5th and 6th graders this resource will help you tackle reading and constructed response writing with conf
Preview of STAAR Practice Revising and Editing 5th grade | Daily Warm Ups | February

STAAR Practice Revising and Editing 5th grade | Daily Warm Ups | February

Boost your students STAAR revising practice for 5th grade with February daily warm ups for revising and editing. These weekly revising and editing practice pages will help you give your students explicit practice that is necessary for today's upper elementary standardized reading tests. You students will love the engaging paragraphs and you will love the practice this provides for revising and editing texts. This resource includes both google slides and a printable pdf. February topics are:
Preview of THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER Activities Freebie Crack the Code Game

THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER Activities Freebie Crack the Code Game

Are you preparing for a Thanksgiving party or Feast? Are you looking for an easy no prep Thanksgiving Holiday Activity? This Thanksgiving Holiday Crack the Code Freebie Game is the perfect printable for busy teachers. Save time during November and add the November themed printable game to you classroom. This crack the code is perfect for emergency sub plans, holiday parties, free time, morning work and holiday packets. Check Out These ResourcesHalloween Crack the CodeThanksgiving Crack the C
Preview of Mystery Reading Passage No Prep Sub Plans Fun End of Year Activities 7th grade

Mystery Reading Passage No Prep Sub Plans Fun End of Year Activities 7th grade

Grab these fun Mystery Reading Passages with extension activities for your 6th or 7th grade students. This bundle includes 5 different mystery passages each with activities such as timelines, suspect sketches, writing, vocabulary and more. Follow Eliza Vance as she explores the world and solves crimes. Create engaging suspect sketches and so much more! These make fun group activities, extension activities, and they are great no prep sub plans. This resource includes 5 different mystery stori
Preview of The California Gold Rush Activities | Social Studies Sub Plans |Timeline

The California Gold Rush Activities | Social Studies Sub Plans |Timeline

This California Gold Rush emergency sub plan is a simple, print-and-go social studies lesson designed to support busy teachers. With no prep required, it allows you to leave meaningful, standards-aligned work for students even on short notice. Students begin by reading an informational passage about the California Gold Rush and annotating key details to build understanding. Next, they complete a fill-in-the-blank timeline to organize important events from the Gold Rush. The lesson conclude
Preview of End of Year Activities Readers Theater 5th grade | May Upper Elementary ELA

End of Year Activities Readers Theater 5th grade | May Upper Elementary ELA

Looking for engaging End of Year activities to keep your students focused and having fun? This Readers Theater for 5th grade is the perfect addition to your May Upper Elementary ELA plans! Designed with upper elementary learners in mind, this printable packet includes everything you need to bring drama, reading fluency, and teamwork into your classroom. This End of Year Readers Theater script features high-interest characters, humorous dialogue, and age-appropriate vocabulary to support c
Preview of RACE Strategy Passages and Prompts November Worksheets

RACE Strategy Passages and Prompts November Worksheets

Boost Your RACE Strategy Skills with this November Reading Passage Resource. Get ready for a month of November reading adventures with this short constructed response reading passage resource! Unlock the secrets to mastering the RACE strategy with a RACE graphic organizer and dive into interesting nonfiction passages. Perfect for 5th graders (and beyond), this resource will help you tackle reading comprehension challenges with confidence. Get ready to rock your reading with the following pass
Preview of ECR December Extended Constructed Response RACECES Argumentative Passages ECR

ECR December Extended Constructed Response RACECES Argumentative Passages ECR

This December Argumentative Extended Constructed Response (ECR) activity is designed to engage students in critical thinking and writing through two timely December topics: Which is better: Real or Artificial Christmas Trees? Should Snow Days be a Day Off from School or an Online Workday? Using the RACECES strategy (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Conclude, and Summarize), students will craft well-supported arguments for both topics, analyzing different perspectives and presenting their own
Preview of Argumentative Text STAAR 5th Grade STAAR ECR Extended Constructed Responsee

Argumentative Text STAAR 5th Grade STAAR ECR Extended Constructed Responsee

Grab this Extended Constructed Response Resource to develop an argumentative essay for STAAR Redesign practice. This Extended Constructed Response Practice Resource is perfect for 5th grade STAAR redesign or other state assessment test prep. This resource uses the RACES model extended to RACECES for longer responses. Additionally, the passage and prompt is designed for students to write an argumentative/opinion response. * This resource includes a scaffolded outline option for introducing argu
Preview of RACE Strategy Daily Practice Print Digital Worksheets | March SCR Practice

RACE Strategy Daily Practice Print Digital Worksheets | March SCR Practice

Boost Your students' RACE Strategy Skills with this Daily RACES practice resource with March Themed Reading Passages. Engage your students as they practice the RACE strategy for a fun reading adventure with this short constructed response reading passage resource! This resource is both print and digital to provide options for your teaching style. This resource is perfect for upper elementary and includes 20 different writing passages and prompts. Connect with me on social media!Instagram: htt
Preview of St. Patrick's Day No Prep Reading Passages| Math | Packet| ELA | Activities

St. Patrick's Day No Prep Reading Passages| Math | Packet| ELA | Activities

Are you looking for no prep St. Patrick's day passages and math activities? This resource includes reading comprehension, fun language arts activities, and spiral review math worksheets with a fun March theme. Use this as a spiral review, morning work, homework, station work, bell ringers, substitute lesson and so much more. This resource includes the following:Leprechaun Make New WordType of SentencesHomophone HuntHistory Lucky Charms CerealComprehension QuestionsDesign a Marshmallow Activi
Preview of RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets | January Winter | Restate the Question

RACE Strategy Passage Worksheets | January Winter | Restate the Question

Boost Your students' RACE Strategy Skills with this JANUARY Themed Reading Passage Resource.Engage your students as they practice the RACE strategy for a fun reading adventure with this short constructed response reading passage resource! Unlock the secrets to mastering the RACE strategy with RACE practice worksheets and with a Put the Question in the Answer Practice Sheet. Perfect for 5th and 6th graders this resource will help you tackle reading and constructed response writing with confi
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Experience

I have worked as a librarian and a teacher for over 20 years. With that being said, I absolutely love literacy and guiding children to love reading. Over the last 9 years, I have taught 5th grade and truly love upper elementary. ✨

Teaching style

My goal as a teacher is to instill a love for learning! I hope students leave my class with a memory of a great year. Learning is a lifelong process and my classroom is one fun stop on the journey!

Awards & shining teacher moments

PTA lifetime membership award in 2017

My own education history

BA in English from the University of Texas at Arlington MS in Information Science from the University of North Texas

Additional biographical information

Follow me online at www.elementaryexplosion.com This year I am teaching 5th grade Science and Social Studies. I am excited about teaching American History and cannot wait to go back to the Science Lab. I live in Texas with my hubs, two wonderful kiddos, 3 purrfect cats, and a precious scotch collie named Peanut.