This Author's purpose assessment is in a multiple choice format and has ten questions. Each question has the option of persuade, entertain, or inform. Students must read each question to determine the author's purpose for each.
This possessive noun assessment has a total of 15 questions. The assessment includes multiple choice, matching, and a section where students must determine if a given possessive noun needs correcting.
This bundle provides everything a teacher needs to cover all the Life Science standards and is based off of the new TN State Science Standards adopted in 2018. It covers the following standards: 2.LS.1.A 2.LS.1.B 2.LS.1.C and includes an Animal Research Project. There is a one week packet for each standard, and each weekly packet includes an assessment. There is no lesson plan included in this bundle. I normally print them front/back. So the students read the directions on one side of the
This is a one week packet over the TN Science Standard 2.LS1.A A Use evidence and observations to explain that many animals use their body parts and senses in different ways to see, hear, grasp objects, protect themselves, move from place to place, and seek, find, and take in food, water, and air. It includes directions and articles over different types of animals and their adaptations. It also includes a formative assessment over vocabulary terms for the lesson. There is no lesson plan atta
This bundle provides everything a teacher needs to cover all the Physical Science standards and is based off of the new TN State Science Standards adopted in 2018. The only thing the teacher must do is gather the supplies needed for each observation. It covers the following: 2.PS.2.1 Forces and Motion 2.PS.2.B Forces and Motion 2.PS.2.C Forces and Motion 2.PS.3.C Energy 2.PS.3.D Energy 2.PS.4.A Sound 2.PS.4.B Light There is a one week packet for each standard, and each weekly packet includes an
This balanced literacy center rotation ppt. is completely editable. It has 4 center rotations set to rotate on a timer every 15 minutes. I added clip arts of capes, since my classroom theme is superheroes, but any clip art can be added. This ppt also includes bells and whistles to prompt students that it is time to clean up and move to the next center.
This is a pumpkin globe project I do with my 2nd graders every year. It also includes a rubric for easy grading and scoring the project. Since it is a pdf file, I left a space for a due date to be placed. Enjoy!
This is a great measurement activity for Read Across America Week. Students must measure each Cat in the Hat and each Lorax in cm or inches, write a word problem using the measurements, write a number sentence, and draw a picture to solve. I had students make their own Lorax and cats to measure for this measurement activity.
This is a one week packet over the TN Science Standard 2.PS4.1A - I can plan and conduct investigations to demonstrate the cause and effect relationship between vibrating materials (e.g., tuning forks, water, bells) and sound. It includes directions and worksheets to complete 4 days of experiments. It also includes a formative assessment. There is no lesson plan attached.
This is a one week packet over the TN Science Standard 2.PS2.1A - I can analyze the push or the pull that occurs when objects collide or are connected. It includes directions and worksheets to complete 4 days of experiments. It also includes a formative assessment. There is no lesson plan attached.
This is a one week packet over the TN Science Standard 2.PS4.B - I can use tools and materials to design and build a device to understand that light and sound travel in waves and can send signals over a distance. It includes directions and worksheets to complete 4 days of experiments. It also includes a formative assessment. There is no lesson plan attached.
This is a one week packet over the TN Science Standard 2.PS2.1C - I can recognize the effect of multiple pushes and pulls on an object's movement or non-movement. It includes directions and worksheets to complete 4 days of experiments. It also includes a formative assessment. There is no lesson plan attached.
This is a one week packet over the TN Science Standard 2.LS1.B Obtain and communicate information to classify animals (vertebrates-mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, invertebrates-insects) based on their physical characteristics. It includes directions and questions related to classifying animals based on physical characteristics. It also includes a formative assessment over vocabulary terms for the lesson. There is no lesson plan attached.
This assessment aligns with the second grade standard 2.R.I.IKI.9. In this assessment students must read a given text, circle the main idea, underline two supporting sentences, and give an explanation of how the supporting sentences support the author's main idea or message.
This one week packet includes resources to cover the new TN Science Standard 2.LS1.C Use simple graphical representations to show that species have unique and diverse life cycles. Student will read texts and use diagrams to identify different stages in the life cycles of chickens, butterflies, beetles, frogs, and plants. There is also a formative assessment included. There is no lesson plan attached.
This is a one week packet over the TN Science Standard 2.PS3.C - I can demonstrate how a stronger push or pull makes things go faster and how faster speeds during a collision can cause a bigger change in the shape of the colliding objects. It includes directions and worksheets to complete 4 days of experiments. It also includes a formative assessment. There is no lesson plan attached.
This is a one week packet over the TN Science Standard 2.PS3.D - I can make observations and conduct experiments to provide evidence that friction produces heat and reduces or increases motion of an object. It includes directions and worksheets to complete 4 days of experiments. It also includes a formative assessment. There is no lesson plan attached.
This is a one week packet over the TN Science Standard 2.PS2.1A - I can evaluate the effects of different strengths and directions of a push or a pull on the motion of another object. It includes directions and worksheets to complete 4 days of experiments. It also includes a formative assessment. There is no lesson plan attached.
This is a fun simple machine challenge project letter. It includes a list of simple machines students can choose to use for their presentation. It also gives them the option of combining simple machines to create a chain reaction. The grading rubric is listed on the challenge page as well. I used this with my second graders and it was so much fun seeing their amazing ideas.
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About the store
Experience
2014 - Kindergarten/4th Grade/1st Grade
2015 - 3rd/4th Grade Behavior Mod School
2016-Present - 2nd Grade
Teaching style
My teaching style is structured and centers based. We do many hands on activities and inquiry based learning.
Awards & shining teacher moments
John Mayfield Scholarship recipient
500.00 Grant Award recipient
Teacher of the Month 2016
LIM Family liaison for my school
My own education history
2019 Masters in Reading from APSU
2014 Bachelors Degree and 2019 Masters Degree in Reading, both from Austin Peay State University, TN
Additional biographical information
I enjoy spending time with my husband and three beautiful children. I have a passion for teaching and making education interesting and fun for my students.
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