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Roaring Brook Twp, Pennsylvania, United States
About the store
My name is Ashley and I'm in my seventh year of teaching at an urban high school in Pennsylvania. I teach a self-contained Reading Class for Special Education students. I instill in my students positive attitudes in and out of the classroom!
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Preview of A Dog's Purpose Guided Reading Questions

A Dog's Purpose Guided Reading Questions

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This guided reading questions are used in conjunction with the "A Dog's Purpose" PowerPoint Unit for the novel also sold in my shop. Students record answers to questions that are organized by chapters.
Preview of A Dog's Purpose Chapter 1-5 Test Review and Test

A Dog's Purpose Chapter 1-5 Test Review and Test

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This is used in conjunction with my "A Dog's Purpose" Guided Reading Questions for Chapters 1 through 5. This document includes a test review for Chapters 1 through 5, a 20 question test consisting of matching, multiple choice questions and short answers, as well as, the answer key for the test.
Preview of The Five People You Meet in Heaven Guided Reading Questions and Vocabulary

The Five People You Meet in Heaven Guided Reading Questions and Vocabulary

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This handout contains the guided reading questions and vocabulary handouts that go with my powerpoints for the novel "The Five People You Meet in Heaven".
Preview of The Five People You Meet in Heaven Adapted Test

The Five People You Meet in Heaven Adapted Test

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This is an adapted test for "The Five People You Meet in Heaven". This test is used inconjuction with the Jeopardy review game avaiable in my shop!
Preview of A Dog's Purpose Vocabulary

A Dog's Purpose Vocabulary

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This vocabulary graphic organizer is used in conjunction with the "A Dog's Purpose" PowerPoint Unit for the novel also sold in my shop. Students record vocabulary words and definitions and then pick three words to write in sentences. The vocabulary is bundled by chapters.
Preview of The Time Keeper PowerPoint: Prologue and Beginning

The Time Keeper PowerPoint: Prologue and Beginning

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This PowerPoint contains guided reading questions and answers and vocabulary packet is for the "The Time Keeper" by Mitch Albom for chapters: Prologue and Beginning. The way I teach is by splitting the book 3 chapters at a time. This is used in conjunction with my guided reading question packet for the Prologue and Beginning, found in my store.
Preview of The Time Keeper: Cave, In-between and The Falling

The Time Keeper: Cave, In-between and The Falling

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This guided reading question and vocabulary packet is for the "The Time Keeper" by Mitch Albom for chapters: Cave, The In-between and the Falling. The way I teach this novel is by splitting the book 3 chapters at a time. It is used in conjunction with my PowerPoint for the Cave, The In-between and the Falling.
Preview of "The Time Keeper" Guided Reading Questions: Prologue and Beginning

"The Time Keeper" Guided Reading Questions: Prologue and Beginning

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Optimistic
This guided reading question and vocabulary packet is for the "The Time Keeper" by Mitch Albom for chapters: Prologue and Beginning. The way I teach is by splitting the book 3 chapters at a time. It is used in conjunction with my PowerPoint for the Prologue and Beginning.
Preview of "The Time Keeper": Earth, City and Letting Go Guided Reading Packet

"The Time Keeper": Earth, City and Letting Go Guided Reading Packet

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This guided reading question and vocabulary packet is for the "The Time Keeper" by Mitch Albom for chapters: Earth, City and Letting Go. The way I teach this novel is by splitting the book 3 chapters at a time. It is used in conjunction with my PowerPoint for Earth, City and Letting Go.
Preview of “The Time Keeper”: NYE to Epilogue Guided Reading Packet

“The Time Keeper”: NYE to Epilogue Guided Reading Packet

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This guided reading question and vocabulary packet is for the "The Time Keeper" by Mitch Albom for chapters: NYE to Epilogue. The way I teach this novel is by splitting the book 3 chapters at a time. It is used in conjunction with my PowerPoint for NYE to Epilogue. Please note: For chapters 69 to 71, the handout is uploaded for free in my shop. For some reason the chapters were missing. My apologies!
Preview of A Dog's Purpose Prediction Sheet

A Dog's Purpose Prediction Sheet

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This prediction sheet is used in conjunction with the "A Dog's Purpose" PowerPoint Unit for the novel also sold in my shop. Students record predictions after reading each chapter.
Preview of “The Time Keeper”: NYE to Epilogue  PowerPoint

“The Time Keeper”: NYE to Epilogue PowerPoint

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Optimistic
This PowerPoint contains guided reading questions and answers and vocabulary for the "The Time Keeper" by Mitch Albom for chapters: NYE to Epilogue. The way I teach is by splitting the book 3 chapters at a time. This is used in conjunction with my guided reading question packet for ‘NYE to Epilogue’ found in my store.
Preview of "The Time Keeper": Earth, City and Letting Go

"The Time Keeper": Earth, City and Letting Go

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Optimistic
This PowerPoint contains guided reading questions and answers and vocabulary for the "The Time Keeper" by Mitch Albom for chapters: Earth, City, and Letting Go. The way I teach is by splitting the book 3 chapters at a time. This is used in conjunction with my guided reading question packet for 'Earth, City, and Letting Go' found in my store.
Preview of Biography Project

Biography Project

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This is an outline for a Biography Project used for a Biography Unit.
Preview of The Perfect 5 Paragraph Essay

The Perfect 5 Paragraph Essay

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This is a handout to practice and review what goes into the perfect 5 paragraph essay!
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About the store

Experience

My name is Ashley and I'm in my seventh year of teaching at an urban high school in Pennsylvania. I teach a self-contained Reading Class for Special Education students. I instill in my students positive attitudes in and out of the classroom!

Teaching style

Positive Reinforcement all the way!

Awards & shining teacher moments

I studied at Marywood University and dual majored to obtain my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I continued my education and obtained my Masters degree in Reading Education.

My own education history

I'm certified as an Elementary Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher and Reading Specialist.

Additional biographical information

I love teaching and encouraging my students to be lifelong learners and readers! Growing up, I never had a teacher that made reading fun and exciting for me, so my goal is to be that teacher for my students.