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Hi, I’m Julie, the educator behind MagiCore and MagiCore Academy. I spent ten years as a classroom teacher, where I discovered my love for creating my own standards-based resources for my students. I always aimed to make the materials the highest quality possible, ensuring that my students could see themselves reflected in the resources we used. My goal was to create rigorous, standards-based, and scaffolded materials to help my students achieve their best.
At MagiCore, we strive to develop resources that inspire kids to learn about the world around them through engaging topics and innovative technology. For the past nine years, I have been a full-time curriculum writer, working with a dedicated team. Together, we are committed to creating the best resources for classroom teachers and homeschoolers, bringing a touch of magic to learning.
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2nd Grade Author's Purpose Reading Comprehension Passages Worksheets ELA RI.2.6
⭐️ This 2nd grade Author's Purpose Reading Comprehension Passages Unit includes Lexile® leveled close reading passages, question sets, assessments, and anchor charts that are perfect for teaching students how to identify the purpose of a nonfiction text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. Texts, anchor charts, questions, and assessments are aligned to RI.2.6 and focus on developing author's purpose skills This Author's Purpose Reading Comprehension Passages Unit fea
2nd
English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.2.6
Personal Narrative Writing Unit - 2nd & 3rd Grade Anchor Charts Lessons Rubrics
⭐This personal narrative story writing unit will help your 2nd and 3rd graders write personal narratives. Includes lesson plans, anchor charts, graphic organizers, sample mentor texts, rubrics, and templates to walk your students through the entire writing process from brainstorming to publishing. This Personal Narrative Writing Unit features:✅ Lesson Plans ✅ Anchor Charts ✅ Graphic Organizers ✅ Sample Mentor Texts ✅ Rubrics ✅ Templates Includes 12 lessons with everything you and your students n
2nd - 3rd
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.2.3
, W.3.3
, W.3.3a
+3
2nd & 3rd Grade Writing Bundle - Narratives, Opinions, Reports & Explanatory
⭐This resource package consists of four distinct writing units—narratives, opinion essays, reports, and explanatory texts. Designed to guide students through every stage of the writing process from brainstorming to publishing a polished piece, our units make teaching and learning writing an interactive and engaging, but also includes direct, systemic instruction for each step in the process. ⭐These four writing units will help guide your 2nd and 3rd graders to write personal narratives, opinion
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.2.1
, W.2.2
, W.2.3
+16
Opinion Persuasive Writing Journal 2nd 3rd Grade Unit - Lessons, Anchor Charts
⭐This opinion persuasive writing unit will help your 2nd and 3rd graders write persuasive opinion texts. Includes lesson plans, anchor charts, graphic organizers, sample mentor texts, rubrics, and templates to walk your students through the entire writing process from brainstorming to publishing. This Persuasive Opinion Writing Unit features:✅ Lesson Plans ✅ Anchor Charts ✅ Graphic Organizers ✅ Sample Mentor Texts ✅ Rubrics ✅ Templates Includes 9 lessons with everything you and your students nee
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
W.2.1
, W.3.1
, W.3.1a
+3
Explanatory Writing Procedural How To 2nd 3rd Grade Lessons Anchor Chart Rubric
⭐This explanatory procedural how-to writing unit will help your 2nd and 3rd graders write procedural how-to texts. Includes lesson plans, anchor charts, graphic organizers, sample mentor texts, rubrics, and templates to walk your students through the entire writing process from brainstorming to publishing. This Explanatory Procedural How-to Writing Unit features:✅ Lesson Plans ✅ Anchor Charts ✅ Graphic Organizers ✅ Sample Mentor Texts ✅ Rubrics ✅ Templates Includes 11 lessons with everything you
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.2.2
, W.3.2
, W.3.2a
+3
4th & 5th Grade Big Writing Bundle - Narrative, Opinion, Expository, Explanatory
⭐These writing units will help guide your 4th and 5th graders write personal narratives, opinion essays, expository reports, and explanatory "how to" texts. Includes printable PDF and Digital Google Slides formats, so you can be ready for classroom instruction, distance learning, and anything in between. ⭐These resources include both open-ended units that are perfect for an interactive notebook and units that are test prep focused! These units will walk your fourth and fifth graders through the
4th - 5th
ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.4.1
, W.4.2
, W.4.3
+49
Opinion Writing Bundle 4th 5th Grade Journal Lesson Persuasive Passages Prompts
⭐This bundle includes everything your 4th and 5th graders need to master opinion writing. Aligned to CCSS W.4.1 & W.5.1, this bundle contains an opinion writing interactive notebook resource and opinion writing passages and prompts resource. Features:✏️Anchor Charts: Each step in the writing process has its own anchor chart. ✏️Graphic Organizers: Organizers are perfect for helping students plan and draft their writing. ✏️ Mini Rubrics: Students can use these as a self-assessment throughout the e
4th - 5th
Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.4.1
, W.5.1
Ask & Answer Questions Mentor Texts 2nd Grade Reading RL.2.1 & 3rd Grade RL.3.1
⭐️Teach Ask and Answer Questions RL.2.1 and RL.3.1 in Literature skills using popular reading mentor text picture books such as Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed, The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi, Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs by Tomie dePaola. Aligned to RL2.1 and RL3.1, 2nd and 3rd grade students learn to answer questions using the text and to ask themselves questions while reading. ⭐️Provides two weeks of comprehensive lessons at your fingertips. Includes two weeks of lesson plans, sticky n
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.3.1
Report Writing - 2nd & 3rd Grade Informational Research Writing Unit Lessons
⭐This expository report writing unit will help your 2nd and 3rd graders write expository report texts. Includes lesson plans, anchor charts, graphic organizers, sample mentor texts, rubrics, and templates to walk your students through the entire writing process from brainstorming to publishing. This Expository Report Writing Unit features:✅ Lesson Plans ✅ Anchor Charts ✅ Graphic Organizers ✅ Sample Mentor Texts ✅ Rubrics ✅ Templates Includes 11 lessons with everything you and your students need
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
W.2.2
, W.2.7
, W.3.2
+5
Opinion Persuasive Writing 4th & 5th Grade Writing Unit - Anchor Charts, Journal
⭐This opinion persuasive writing unit will help your 4th and 5th graders write persuasive opinion texts. Includes lesson plans, anchor charts, graphic organizers, sample mentor texts, rubrics, and templates to walk your students through the entire writing process from brainstorming to publishing. This Persuasive Opinion Writing Unit features:✅ Lesson Plans ✅ Anchor Charts ✅ Graphic Organizers ✅ Sample Mentor Texts ✅ Rubrics ✅ Templates Includes 12 lessons with everything you and your students ne
4th - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
W.4.3
, W.5.3
, W.5.3a
+9
Narrative Writing Bundle - 4th & 5th Grade Narratives, Passages & Prompts
⭐ This writing bundle includes everything your 4th and 5th graders need to master narrative writing. Printable PDF & Digital Google Slides versions make this resource perfect for classroom and distance learning. Aligned to CCSS W.4.3 & W.5.3, this bundle contains my Interactive Writing Notebook and my Lexile leveled Narrative Passages and Prompts resources. ⭐ If you do not use Common Core, this resource is still perfect for teaching and practicing 4th & 5th grade narrative writing skills
4th - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
W.4.3
, W.5.3
, W.5.3a
+9
Personal Narrative Writing Unit 4th 5th Grade Lessons Graphic Organizer Rubric
⭐This personal narrative story writing unit will help your 4th and 5th graders write personal narrative stories. Includes lesson plans, anchor charts, graphic organizers, sample mentor texts, rubrics, and templates to walk your students through the entire writing process from brainstorming to publishing. This Personal Narrative Writing Unit features:✅ Lesson Plans ✅ Anchor Charts ✅ Graphic Organizers ✅ Sample Mentor Texts ✅ Rubrics ✅ Templates Includes 13 lessons with everything you and your stu
4th - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
W.4.3
, W.5.3
, W.5.3a
+9
Story Structure Mentor Texts - Read Aloud Picture Book Unit 2nd Grade RL.2.5
⭐️Teach story structure by using popular and diverse mentor text picture books in this read aloud unit aligned to RL,2.5. 2nd grade students learn to identify the characters, setting, beginning, middle, and end of a story. ⭐️Provides one week of comprehensive lessons at your fingertips. Includes lesson plans, sticky note teacher and student questions, anchor charts, student journal pages, rubrics, activities, and more. ⭐️If you do not use Common Core, this resource is still perfect for teaching
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.2.5
, LA.3.8.C
, LA.2.8.C
+2
1st Grade Math Foldable Activities Interactive Notebook Review Worksheets Center
1st Grade Math Foldable Activities make interactive notebooks fun! 22 Hands-on worksheets for centers, review, and key math concept practice. Make math interactive and engaging with these 1st Grade Math Foldable Activities! This resource is packed with interactive notebook review worksheets that help students build understanding of key math skills while creating foldable study aids they’ll love using. Students cut, fold, and assemble mini booklets that transform worksheets into hands-on learn
1st
Math, Mental Math, Place Value
CCSS
1.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.B.3
+21
Recount Folktales Mentor Texts Reading 2nd Grade RL.2.2 & 3rd Grade RL.3.2
⭐️ Picture book read aloud mentor text standards-based lessons aligned to RL.2.2 and RL. 3.2. Students recount folktales from diverse cultures and determine their central message, lesson, or moral using popular picture books. ⭐️This unit is packed with one week of lesson plans, sticky notes teacher and student questions, anchor charts, student journal pages, rubrics, and activities. ⭐️If you do not use Common Core, this resource is still perfect for teaching, developing, or reinforcing recoun
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.2
, RL.3.2
Expository Writing Bundle 4th & 5th Grade Report Writing Unit Passages & Prompts
⭐This bundle includes everything your 4th and 5th graders need to master expository report writing. Aligned to CCSS W.4.2 & W.5.2, this bundle contains an expository report writing interactive notebook resource and expository writing passages and prompts resource. Features:✏️Anchor Charts: Each step in the writing process has its own anchor chart. ✏️Graphic Organizers: Organizers are perfect for helping students plan and draft their writing. ✏️ Mini Rubrics: Students can use these as a self-asse
4th - 5th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.4.2
, W.5.2
, W.5.2a
+9
Explanatory How To Procedural Writing Unit 4th 5th Grade Journal Essay Template
⭐This explanatory procedural how-to writing unit will help your 4th and 5th graders write procedural how-to texts. Includes lesson plans, anchor charts, graphic organizers, sample mentor texts, rubrics, and templates to walk your students through the entire writing process from brainstorming to publishing. This Procedural How-To Writing Unit features:✅ Lesson Plans ✅ Anchor Charts ✅ Graphic Organizers ✅ Sample Mentor Texts ✅ Rubrics ✅ Templates Includes 16 lessons with everything you and your st
4th - 5th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.4.2
, W.5.2
, W.5.2a
+9
Ask and Answer Questions Mentor Texts 2nd Grade Reading RI.2.1 Ri.3.1 3rd Grade
⭐️Standards-based lessons using mentor texts with Ask and Answer Questions standard and makes RI2.1 and RI2.2 easy. ⭐️This unit is packed with one week of lesson plans, sticky notes teacher and student questions, anchor charts, student journal pages, rubrics, and activities. ⭐️If you do not use Common Core, this resource is still perfect for teaching, developing, or reinforcing ask and answer questions skills. Aligns with many state-specific standards, including TEKS and VA SOL. Key Features:✅
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.2.1
, RI.3.1
Poetry Words and Phrases Mentor Texts Reading 2nd Grade RL.2.4 3rd Grade RL.3.4
⭐️Teach figurative language in poetry using popular and diverse mentor text picture books. Aligned to RL2.4 and RL3.4, 2nd and 3rd grade students learn to understand how non-literal words and phrases contribute to the meaning of a poem. ⭐️Provides one week of comprehensive lessons at your fingertips. Includes lesson plans, sticky note teacher and student questions, anchor charts, student journal pages, rubrics, activities, and more. ⭐️If you do not use Common Core, this resource is still perfect
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.2.4
, RL.3.4
, LA.2.9.B
+2
Earth Day Reading Comprehension Activities Worksheets - 2nd & 3rd grade
Second & Third grade Earth Day passages and comprehension activities in a fun flipbook format. *Passage included has three different levels (Beginning, Middle, High) to make differentiation easy!* Perfect for guided reading! Table of Contents1. Flip Book Activity Directions 2. Cover 3. Passage (3 levels) 4. Context Clues Vocabulary 6. Text Based Questions 7. Topic, Main Idea Details Chart 8. Earth Day Timeline 9. Text Features: Labels Copyright & Terms of UseFor copyright information and a su
2nd - 3rd
Close Reading, Informational Text
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About the store
Experience
Hi, I’m Julie, the educator behind MagiCore and MagiCore Academy. I spent ten years as a classroom teacher, where I discovered my love for creating my own standards-based resources for my students. I always aimed to make the materials the highest quality possible, ensuring that my students could see themselves reflected in the resources we used. My goal was to create rigorous, standards-based, and scaffolded materials to help my students achieve their best.
At MagiCore, we strive to develop resources that inspire kids to learn about the world around them through engaging topics and innovative technology. For the past nine years, I have been a full-time curriculum writer, working with a dedicated team. Together, we are committed to creating the best resources for classroom teachers and homeschoolers, bringing a touch of magic to learning.
Teaching style
My teaching style is centered around creating an engaging and dynamic learning environment for students. I focus on developing standards-based resources that are rigorous, scaffolded, and reflective of my students' diverse backgrounds. I believe in the power of innovative technology to capture students' attention and enhance their learning experience. By incorporating digital tools, interactive activities, and hands-on projects, I strive to inspire curiosity and a love for learning. Engagement is key, and I aim to make every lesson interesting and interactive, helping students connect with the content and achieve their best.
Awards & shining teacher moments
DCPS 2015 Teacher of the Year Semifinalist
Lexile Partner
Clever Partner
My own education history
BA from Roger Williams University in Elementary Education and Anthropology/ Sociology
Additional biographical information
MagiCore has been a top TPT store for over a decade. Many of our digital resources available on TPT are also in our Online Learning Platform, MagiCore Academy. If you love our MagiCore Web resources, check out Magicoreacademy.com
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