Josh: I have been teaching since 2008 in middle school Language Arts and Geography. I have taught 6th and 7th grade. I work as a building and district PLC leader, tasked with finding, creating, and modeling best practice instruction.
⭐ Are you a Language Arts or Science teacher in need of rigorous nonfiction texts? Are you looking to implement cross-curricular reading? Is finding science, or nonfiction text at grade level difficult? Want to know that the text being read is making a difference in the realm of Science and Language Arts? Are you looking to differentiate between different levels of students inside your classroom? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, this resource is what you are looking to di
⭐ Are you a Language Arts or Science teacher in need of rigorous nonfiction texts? Are you looking to implement cross-curricular reading? Is finding science, or nonfiction text at grade level difficult? Want to know that the text being read is making a difference in the realm of Science and Language Arts? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, this resource is what you are looking to discover! Volcanoes are natural phenomena that intrigues any student. Why do they happen?
4th
Earth Sciences, ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
🧠 Product DescriptionThis 6th grade reading bundle includes science and social studies passages with skill-based questions, mystery activities, and built-in support for reading comprehension, test prep, and intervention.This Grade 6 Diagnostic Reading System goes beyond traditional passages to help you identify skill gaps, target instruction, and track growth across the five reading skills students are expected to master on state and national assessments. 🎯 What Makes This Different?This i
⭐ Are you a Language Arts or Science teacher in need of rigorous nonfiction texts? Are you looking to implement cross-curricular reading? Is finding science, or nonfiction text at grade level difficult? Want to know that the text being read is making a difference in the realm of Science and Language Arts? Are you looking to differentiate between different levels of students inside your classroom? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, this resource is what you are looking to di
🧠 Product Description — This 3rd grade science reading resource includes informational and literature passages with skill-based questions, mystery activities, and built-in support for reading comprehension, intervention, and test prep. This complete 3rd Grade Science Reading Mystery set (Storm at Maple Ridge) is built around one instructional system — helping students strengthen reading comprehension while investigating wind patterns, storm types, and the clues a powerful storm leaves behind
🧠 Product Description — This 4th grade science reading resource includes informational and literature passages with skill-based questions, mystery activities, and built-in support for reading comprehension, intervention, and test prep. This complete 4th Grade Science Reading Mystery set (Buried Footprint) is built around one instructional system — helping students strengthen reading comprehension while investigating fossils, rock layers, ancient environments, and a buried footprint discovered
🧠 Product Description This 8th grade reading System includes science passages with skill-based questions, mystery activities, and built-in support for reading comprehension, test prep, and intervention.Stop guessing what your 8th graders actually need before state testing — and start teaching with precision. This 8th Grade Diagnostic Reading System pairs standards-aligned passages with a gripping investigation mystery. Together they identify skill gaps, target instruction, and track growth acr
🧠 This 7th grade reading passages resource includes a human body science mystery with informational and literature texts, skill-based questions, and built-in support for reading comprehension, test prep, and intervention. This Grade 7 Reading Comprehension System turns five reading passages and one detective mystery into a complete diagnose-reteach-reassess cycle for the five reading skills students must master on state and national assessments. 📦 What's Included✔️ 4 standalone diagnostic pa
⭐ Are you a Language Arts or Science teacher in need of rigorous nonfiction texts? Are you looking to implement cross-curricular reading? Is finding science, or nonfiction text at grade level difficult? Want to know that the text being read is making a difference in the realm of Science and Language Arts? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, this resource is what you are looking to discover! CONTENT: Sneeze. Cough. Uhhh. This is one sick subject matter. Your students wil
⭐ Are you a Language Arts or Science teacher in need of rigorous nonfiction texts? Are you looking to implement cross-curricular reading? Is finding science, or nonfiction text at grade level difficult? Want to know that the text being read is making a difference in the realm of Science and Language Arts? Are you looking to differentiate between different levels of students inside your classroom? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, this resource is what you are looking to di
⭐ Are you a Language Arts or Science teacher in need of rigorous nonfiction texts? Are you looking to implement cross-curricular reading? Is finding science, or nonfiction text at grade level difficult? Want to know that the text being read is making a difference in the realm of Science and Language Arts? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, this resource is what you are looking to discover! CONTENT: The water cycle is fascinating! Do students really understand how the
⭐ Are you a Language Arts, Social Studies, or Science teacher in need of rigorous nonfiction texts? Are you looking to implement cross-curricular reading? Is finding science, social studies, or nonfiction text at grade level difficult? Want to know that the text being read is making a difference in the realm of Science, Social Studies and Language Arts? Are you looking to differentiate between different levels of students inside your classroom? If your answer is "yes" to any of these quest
⭐ Are you a Language Arts or Science teacher in need of rigorous nonfiction texts? Are you looking to implement cross-curricular reading? Is finding science, or nonfiction text at grade level difficult? Want to know that the text being read is making a difference in the realm of Science and Language Arts? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, this resource is what you are looking to discover! Volcanoes are natural phenomena that intrigues any student. Why do they happen? Do
6th
Earth Sciences, ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
⭐ Are you a Language Arts or Science teacher in need of rigorous nonfiction texts? Are you looking to implement cross-curricular reading? Is finding science, or nonfiction text at grade level difficult? Want to know that the text being read is making a difference in the realm of Science and Language Arts? Are you looking to differentiate between different levels of students inside your classroom? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, this resource is what you are looking to di
⭐ Are you a Language Arts or Science teacher in need of rigorous nonfiction texts? Are you looking to implement cross-curricular reading? Is finding science or nonfiction text at grade level difficult? Want to know that the text being read is making a difference in the realm of science and language arts? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, this resource is what you are looking to discover! CONTENT: Warning, the content in this reading is shocking! This passage will lead stu
⭐ Are you a Language Arts or Science teacher in need of rigorous nonfiction texts? Are you looking to implement cross-curricular reading? Is finding science, or nonfiction text at grade level difficult? Want to know that the text being read is making a difference in the realm of Science and Language Arts? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, this resource is what you are looking to discover! CONTENT: Lions, and tigers, and bears...oh my! What person doesn't have a heart f
CONTENT: Imagine living on a small island that gets infested by crabs each year. Sound intriguing? A small island near Australia has millions of tiny red crabs infest its land every year. These crabs have become a part of the island's culture and even help the island's tourism. Other animals swarm different environments in hopes of mating. Students will learn about red crabs and monarch butterflies and discover the similarities and differences when it comes to their large mass exodu
⭐ Are you a Language Arts or Science teacher in need of rigorous nonfiction texts? Are you looking to implement cross-curricular reading? Is finding science, or nonfiction text at grade level difficult? Want to know that the text being read is making a difference in the realm of Science and Language Arts? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, this resource is what you are looking to discover! CONTENT: The water cycle is fascinating! Do students really understand how the d
⭐ Are you a Language Arts or Science teacher in need of rigorous nonfiction texts? Are you looking to implement cross-curricular reading? Is finding science, or nonfiction text at grade level difficult? Want to know that the text being read is making a difference in the realm of Science and Language Arts? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, this resource is what you are looking to discover! Volcanoes are natural phenomena that intrigues any student. Why do they happen?
3rd
Earth Sciences, ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
⭐ Are you a Language Arts or Science teacher in need of rigorous nonfiction texts? Are you looking to implement cross-curricular reading? Is finding science, or nonfiction text at grade level difficult? Want to know that the text being read is making a difference in the realm of Science and Language Arts? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, this resource is what you are looking to discover! CONTENT: Remember Smokey the Bear? His slogan was "Only you can prevent forest fir
Josh: I have been teaching since 2008 in middle school Language Arts and Geography. I have taught 6th and 7th grade. I work as a building and district PLC leader, tasked with finding, creating, and modeling best practice instruction.
Teaching style
I believe all students can learn in a differentiated classroom that tries to meet the needs of all learners. I am a classroom facilitator that focuses more on student learning and less on "teaching". Using formative assessment, feedback, and student self assessment around clear learning targets is key to student success.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Josh: I was privileged to have the opportunity to be a finalist for Wyoming State Teacher of the Year. I was named Goshen County School District Teacher of the Year in 2014.
My own education history
Josh: I have a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Chadron State College.
Additional biographical information
Josh: Married to my best friend and have the privileged of raising two wonderful young boys.
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