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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 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 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 Writing Strategy Passages | Holiday and More | Value Bundle

RACE Writing Strategy Passages | Holiday and More | Value Bundle

Boost Your students' RACE Strategy Passages Reading Skills with this value Bundle. This R.A.C.E. Reading Passage Resource bundle includes over 25 different passages. Engage your students as they practice the RACE strategy for a fun reading adventure with this short constructed response reading passage resource! This bundle includes seasonal resources that are sure to engage your students as they are improving upon their writing skills. Perfect for 5th graders (and beyond), this resource will
Preview of STAAR Boot Camp Bootcamp| STAAR Review | 5th Grade Reading Test Prep

STAAR Boot Camp Bootcamp| STAAR Review | 5th Grade Reading Test Prep

Engage your students while preparing them for the STAAR Boot Camp for 5th grade ELA with a fun survivor island theme. This STAAR boot camp for 5th grade ELA activity includes 5 different challenges to get your students ready for the state test. Connect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog: https://www.elementaryexplosion.com/Don't forget to receive TPT credits to use on your purchases!SimplyGo to your My Purchases page. Next to each purchase
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 Conflict Resolution Lessons Social Problem Solving  Relationship Strategies

Conflict Resolution Lessons Social Problem Solving Relationship Strategies

Conflict Resolution Lessons with Social Problem Solving Lessons include strategies for conflict resolution in the upper elementary and middle school grades. These lesson include google slides will walk teachers and counselors through the key points of this important social skill. The following topics are included in the google slide presentation for Conflict Resolution: What is conflict Types of conflict Steps to resolve conflict Communication tips to resolve conflicts Problem Solving Strateg
Preview of HMH Into Reading 5th Grade Module 4 The Wild West RACE Practice Worksheets

HMH Into Reading 5th Grade Module 4 The Wild West RACE Practice Worksheets

Grab these HMH Into Reading 5th grade Module 4 RACE writing prompt worksheets to support writing short constructed responses using the HMH Into Reading 5th Grade Module 4 texts listed here: -Explore the Wild West -The Celestials' Railroad -The Daily Life of a Pioneer Family in 1840 Each writing prompt worksheets can fold neatly into your students' journals. Connect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog: https://www.elementaryexplosion.com/Don't
Preview of HMH Into Reading 5th Grade Module 3 Natural Disasters RACE Practice Worksheets

HMH Into Reading 5th Grade Module 3 Natural Disasters RACE Practice Worksheets

Grab these HMH Into Reading 5th grade Module 3 RACE writing prompt worksheets to support writing short constructed responses using the HMH Into Reading 5th Grade Module 3 titled Natural Disasters texts listed here: -Eruption! Volcanoes and the Science of Saving Lives -Quaking Earth, Racing Waves -Hurricanes: The Science Behind Killer Storms Each writing prompt worksheets can fold neatly into your students' journals. Connect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary
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 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 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
Preview of Restate the Question Practice BINGO | Put the Question in the Answer Game

Restate the Question Practice BINGO | Put the Question in the Answer Game

These Restate the Question Practice Autumn Themed Bingo. Who knew that Restating the Question or Putting the Question in the Answer could be so much fun. Elevate your October and November language arts lessons with this low prep and fun game! Restating the question is part of the R.A.C.E. writing strategy and this resource pairs well with R.A.C.E. writing practice. This resource includes: 25 Bingo Cards 3 sheets of calling cards Tips for playing the game Connect with me on social media!Insta
Preview of Short Constructed Response Questions January | RACE Strategy| SCR Practice

Short Constructed Response Questions January | RACE Strategy| SCR Practice

Boost Your students' RACE Strategy Skills with this Daily RACES practice resource with January Themed Reading Passages. Engage your students writing skills during January with this daily practice writing resource for the RACES writing strategy. This is a fun way to engage your students with a seasonal flair including passages on topics such as New Year's Day Traditions and Squirrel Appreciation Day. This resource is both print and digital to provide options for your teaching style. This resou
Preview of HMH Into Reading 3rd Grade Constructed Response RACE worksheets Module 4

HMH Into Reading 3rd Grade Constructed Response RACE worksheets Module 4

Grab these HMH Into Reading 3rd grade Module 4 RACE constructed response practice sheets. These RACE writing practice sheets for HMH module 4 titled Stories on Stage. The following passage titled here are included: -The Saga of Pecos Bill -Gigi and the Wishing Ring -Two Bear Cubs The RACES worksheets can fold neatly into your students' journals. Connect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog: https://www.elementaryexplosion.com/Don't forget to
Preview of Reading STAAR Test Prep author's purpose task cards analyzing author's purpose

Reading STAAR Test Prep author's purpose task cards analyzing author's purpose

Engage your students while preparing them for the STAAR test with this no-prep, print-and-go resource! Do you need a no prep practice activity to reinforce analyzing author's purpose? These Author’s Purpose Task Cards are designed specifically for students to master analyzing an author’s purpose —one of the most tested reading skills on the STAAR This resource features 14 task cards with short engaging non-fiction paragraphs about interesting and fascinating animals. A self grading digital g
Preview of RACE Strategy Passage and Prompt |  National Slime Day | 5th grade

RACE Strategy Passage and Prompt | National Slime Day | 5th grade

Boost Your students' RACE Strategy Skills with this SLIME Theme Reading Passage Resource. December 7th is National Slime DAY!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 RACE graphic organizer and dive into interesting SLIME themed nonfiction passages. Perfect for 5th graders (and beyond), this resource will help you tackle reading co
Preview of Extended Constructed Response E.C.R. RACE practice Black History Month Passages

Extended Constructed Response E.C.R. RACE practice Black History Month Passages

Extended Constructed Response Passages for Black History Month featuring the RACE RACECES writing strategy outline. This Extended Constructed Response Passage and Prompt resource includes three passages and prompts. This resource includes the following: 3 (1 page) passages (Phillis Wheatley, Bill Pickett, and Bessie Coleman) 3 prompts with writing outlines 3 final draft papers 1 E.C.R. 5 point scoring rubric Connect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explo
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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.