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After completing my undergraduate degree at Purdue and earning a Purdue ESOL Certificate, I got married and moved to Virginia. I began my teaching career in 5th grade and am now on a 4th grade adventure—so I guess you could say I’m not smarter than a 5th grader! I am currently in my second year teaching 4th grade in Virginia and my third year overall!
https://mschandlerportfolio.weebly.com/
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Retell vs. Summary vs. Gist | Stop the Confusion! (4th Grade Reading)
Retell vs. Summary vs. Gist | Stop the Confusion! (4th Grade ReadingStudents often mix up retell, summary, and gist—and this resource was created to fix that problem once and for all. This standards-aligned mini-unit explicitly teaches students the difference between retell, summary, and gist, gives them repeated opportunities to practice using the same text in multiple ways, and checks for understanding through engaging, purposeful activities. Perfect for whole group instruction, small
3rd - 5th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS, VA SOL
RI.4.2
, RI.4.5
, RI.4.7
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Bacon’s Rebellion | VS.3g Virginia Studies Reading, Activities & ESOL Adaptation
Help your students understand Bacon’s Rebellion with this engaging, 4th-grade–appropriate Virginia Studies resource aligned to VS.3g. This product goes beyond memorization by guiding students to analyze causes, effects, and leadership conflicts during the first permanent English settlement in North America. Perfect for whole group instruction, small groups, independent practice, or test prep, this resource includes built-in ESOL adaptations to support all learners—without watering down con
4th
Close Reading, Informational Text, U.S. History
CKLA Grade 4 Unit 7 BUNDLE
Word Work Notes & Affix Practice – Scaffolding Vocabulary for All LearnersMake word work more accessible and engaging with these structured vocabulary resources! Designed to support all students, especially lower-level and ESOL learners, these notes and activities provide the scaffolding needed to connect with new words. This bundle includes: ✔ CKLA Amplify Unit 7 Word Work Notes – Helps students interact with vocabulary through definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and visualizations, making
4th
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary
CKLA Grade 4 Unit 7 Morphology
Help students unlock the power of word parts with these structured notes and activities! This resource supports students in visualizing prefixes, suffixes, and root words, applying them to new words, and using them in sentences to deepen understanding. Designed for all learners, including ESOL students and those needing extra scaffolding, these notes provide a clear, organized way to explore word-building skills. Each set includes a "Check-In" page to assess understanding, featuring fill-in-the-
4th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Also included in: CKLA Grade 4 Unit 7 BUNDLE
Figurative Language Notes (Notebooks OR Flipbook)
Figurative Language Interactive Notes & Flipbook | Grades 4–5 Looking for a fun and flexible way to teach figurative language? This interactive resource is the perfect blend of creativity and comprehension! Ideal for grades 4 and 5, students can either glue the pages into their interactive notebooks or staple them together to create a handy flipbook they’ll love referencing all year long. Each page includes clear definitions, space for student-generated examples, and engaging practice prompt
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Poetry, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.4.5
, RL.5.4
CKLA Grade 4 Unit 7 Word Work
Make word work more accessible for all students with these guided notes! Designed to support 4th-grade learners, especially lower-level and ESOL students, these notes help students engage with vocabulary by connecting definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and visualizations. While word work is typically teacher-guided and discussion-based, these notes provide a structured way for students to interact with new words, reinforcing understanding and retention. Use them whole-class to naturally dif
4th
Close Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary
Also included in: CKLA Grade 4 Unit 7 BUNDLE
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About the store
Experience
After completing my undergraduate degree at Purdue and earning a Purdue ESOL Certificate, I got married and moved to Virginia. I began my teaching career in 5th grade and am now on a 4th grade adventure—so I guess you could say I’m not smarter than a 5th grader! I am currently in my second year teaching 4th grade in Virginia and my third year overall!
https://mschandlerportfolio.weebly.com/
Teaching style
My teaching style emphasizes movement, collaboration, and engagement. I regularly use task cards and station-based learning to keep students actively involved and learning at their own pace. Peer collaboration is a key part of my classroom, as working together helps students build confidence, strengthen understanding, and develop a sense of community.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Throughout my student teaching semester in the spring of 2023, I received recognition in the form of the Outstanding Future Educator Award awarded to me by the Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Purdue University designates a single recipient to represent each specialized field of study within the realm of education. I am honored to have been chosen as the representative for the Elementary Education class.
My own education history
Undergrad: Purdue University
ESOL Program: Purdue University
Additional biographical information
Hi! I’m Cassie—an elementary teacher originally from Indiana who creates classroom resources that are practical, engaging, and truly standards-aligned. I began designing my own materials while navigating new state standards and quickly realized I needed resources that worked for all of my students. With ESOL learners in my classroom, I regularly modify and adapt materials to support language development while maintaining high expectations. Every resource in my store has been created, tested, and refined in my own classroom to help all learners—including my ESOL friends—feel confident and successful.
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