Matt Springhetti
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Neenah, Wisconsin, United States
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I have been teaching for eight years at a Title 1 school in Wisconsin. I spent nearly two decades in the private sector and then decided to return to college to become a teacher. I have utilized everything I learned in the private sector to enhance my teaching abilities in the public sector.
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Figurative Language: Metaphor Meanings
Students will have to determine the meaning of 10 different metaphors on this document. To differentiate for your student's academic levels, there are two versions of this assignment. The metaphors on the assignment are the same but the first version is a short answer response while the second version is multiple choice. This is a fun and efficient assignment for gathering data as well as getting a pulse on which students have a grasp on figurative language. Teacher guide is included. This
4th - 6th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.5.4
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.L.3
 +1
Exponents Practice
This document will give your students practice on both writing out exponents as well as finding the product. There are 12 problems total to be solved. Some of the exponents will be at an entry-level of difficulty where 10 is the base number and others will be more challenging and have a different base number. This is a quick checkup on how your students are performing with exponents and can be used as a small group lesson, independent work, homework, or whole-class instruction. This product
4th - 6th
Math, Math Test Prep, Order of Operations
CCSS
5.NBT.A.2
Rounding Basics & Number Identification
The Rounding Basics & Number Identification assignment is a great way to introduce the concept of rounding to your students and work with them as a whole class. It can also be used as an assessment to check in on their current level of understanding of rounding and place value. There are 15 opportunities for students to show their ability to identify place value and round. There are also two numbers written in numerical form that ask students to write out the number in words. There is a teac
4th - 6th
Decimals, Other (Math), Place Value
CCSS
5.NBT.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.3
, 5.NBT.A.4
Mood & Tone Practice
The document includes three quick passages to teach your class how the mood in writing is affected by the tone of a text. This document works well for whole-class instruction, small group work, or as an activity. This is a fun assignment to gauge your students and it is an excellent resource for a quick data point or grade. Available in print format or digitally through Easel. Enjoy!
5th - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.L.3
 +1
Gravity & Space Quiz
This quiz covers the basic concepts of gravity and space. It is 13 questions that are a combination of multiple choice, check boxes, and true or false. Some of the concepts included are:how gravity workseffects of gravitygravitational pullrotation vs. revolutionmassaxial tilt
4th - 6th
Astronomy, Physical Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS
5-ESS1-1
, 5-PS2-1
, SCIENCE.K.9.A
 +1
The Great War (1914-1918) Quiz
This is an assessment on World War One (The Great War). It has multiple choice questions as well as check boxes. It is a total of 9 questions that cover the basics of World War One. There are some images to assist as well. Topics included on this quiz are:Who participated in the Great War (alliances)Causes of World War OneWeaponry & military strategyResults of the war
5th - 8th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
Division Story Problems & Bare Numbers
This assignment will give your students practice with both division story problems and bare number problems. There are 8 story problems to solve. Some have remainders and others do not. Students are asked to explain what they will do with any remainders they have which will make them think critically and pragmatically about math. There are also 16 bare number problems that range in difficulty. Some problems have remainders while others do not. Students are asked to write any quotient that h
4th - 6th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.NBT.B.6
Batman: Main Ideas & Supporting Details
Engage your class with this fun activity and assessment. Batman: Main Ideas & Supporting Details is a document that is available in print and digitally through Easel. This assignment gives your students the opportunity to sort through supporting details and determine what main idea can be derived from them. This is great practice for students to distinguish between details and main ideas. The digital version and the first option in the print version provides the main ideas (3) for students. T
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.5.2
, CCRA.R.2
Rounding & Place Value Practice
The Rounding & Place Value Practice will help to assess your student's grasp on the steps to rounding as well as place value. In this practice activity, students need to round a given number from the thousands place value down to the thousandths place value. There are also seven sets of decimals in which students will need to compare the sets of decimals and determine which one is greater or if they are equal. Finally, there are three addition and subtraction problems involving decimals.
4th - 6th
Decimals, Other (Math), Place Value
CCSS
5.NBT.A.1
, 5.NBT.A.3
, 5.NBT.A.3b
 +2
Financial Literacy Quiz
Cha Ching! It is never too early to learn about wise financial practices and money basics. This short quiz will check your students' wisdom when it comes to money and management. There are 9 questions that are multiple choice with the exception of one question that has check boxes. This quiz covers the following topics:income vs. expensesgross income vs. net incomebudgetingmoney management principles
4th - 7th
Economics
World War II & American History Quiz
This quiz is 15 questions and covers:Causes and effects of The Great DepressionBasic World War II information Leaders, events, causes & effects of WWIIIncludes some pictures to assist with certain questions
5th - 8th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
Theme or Not a Theme?
This assignment is a great way to introduce the concept of identifying themes for your students. There are 12 problems with two statements given for each. Students will simply circle which one of the two statements meets the criteria of being a theme. There is a teacher guide included with both answers and instructions on teaching the criteria for identifying a theme. This assignment is available in print as well as digitally through Easel.
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
Metric Conversions
This activity, which is available in print and Easel, will give your students practice converting metric units as well as using ratio tables efficiently and accurately. Students are provided the necessary information to begin their work converting metric units and then they will need to take what they have been given and apply it to other problems. This product is great for whole-class work, small groups, and test prep. It is also a quick assignment to grade and collect data on your stude
4th - 6th
Decimals, Math Test Prep, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching for eight years at a Title 1 school in Wisconsin. I spent nearly two decades in the private sector and then decided to return to college to become a teacher. I have utilized everything I learned in the private sector to enhance my teaching abilities in the public sector.
Teaching style
I run a very high-structured classroom and give my students ample opportunity to showcase both their behavioral choices as well as their academic growth. I strive to teach my students that both success in school and life in general are about the choices they make. My classroom is no-nonsense, quiet, and very effective. In my classroom we live by the motto of: Nothing given. Everything earned.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have been the recipient of our district's Excellence of Education Award multiple times. I also have the honor of being frequently requested by both students and families. My classroom shows great growth in the areas of behavior and academics. Through hard work and a plethora of practice, my classes frequently show some of the highest-if not the highest-growth in the entire district via our i-ready data. Last year's class posted a median score of 235% growth in reading and 222% median growth in math.
My own education history
I worked in the private sector (and still do to some extent) for many years and then felt a need to teach elementary kids. We have a shortage of male teachers and too many of our kids grow up without the presence of a positive male figure. I decided to go back to school and earn my Bachelor's Degree in hopes of being a "surrogate" father figure for many of the students I interact with. I teach fifth grade and truly enjoy what I do for a living.
Additional biographical information
I am a devout Christian and I have been very blessed in my life. I have a wife of over 15 years and two children who bring us a lot of joy.
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