Queen's Lessons
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I've taught 1st-7th grades and have been a Reading Intervention Specialist in my 15 years of teaching. I found that the grade level doesn't matter as much as the opportunities I have to mentor kids to find growth and success in their own lives.
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Writing Your Own Greek Myth & Presentation
When I taught Ancient Greece and Greek Myths, I taught it as a thematic unit with our reading groups and writing assignments.
The students brainstormed and created their own creative Greek Myths after we'd spent our unit analyzing the elements of a story and the lessons learned for the Greek Myths we read as a class.
In addition to just creating their own myth, they also got to choose HOW to present it to the class. With audience accountability and them asking questions like "What was the na
2nd - 7th
Ancient History, Writing
CCSS
W.2.3
, W.3.3
, W.4.3
 +3
1st or Early 2nd Grade Non-fiction Brainstorming and Planning Sheet
This brainstorming and planning sheet comes with a teacher rubric with which to grade the final writing.
I used this for writing about Simple Machines. The children chose their favorite Simple Machine and chose facts they learned about that specific machine.
They used the brainstorming sheet to create a short non-fiction writing.
It was a great resource to begin the non-ficiton writing process!
1st - 2nd
Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.1.2
, W.1.5
, W.2.2
 +1
Immigration Unit Interview Worksheet for Family History Presentation
In 2nd Grade, we learn about Immigration. We study Ellis and Angel Islands, the process to immigrate and become a citizen, and the reasons people immigrate.
As a final project for the unit, students create a presentation (we use Google Slides) to present what they have discovered.
I stress that this is to find what you know, not to invest in an ancestry discovery tool. Students vary with what they can access, and that is part of the fun. I've had families that came on the Mayflower and those
2nd
Informational Text, U.S. History
CCSS
W.2.6
, W.2.7
Kid Hero Project and Rubric
After studying Civil Rights and learn how grown-ups make a difference, my students learned about how kids are making a difference in the world, right now! We went to a website where there were many bios telling what kids are doing to make a difference in their communities and around the world. (kidsareheroes.org is not functioning anymore.) Here are 3 other websites that will work with the project.https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/everything-kids/meet-10-kid-heroes-of-2016/https://ww
2nd - 5th
Informational Text, Writing
You Wouldn't Want to be a Civil War Soldier Companion Worksheet
This read aloud is as informational as it is entertaining! It focuses on delivering the facts in a way that tries to persuade the students that they wouldn't want to be in the Civil War at all!
They are asked to write down one detail they learned about the main idea on each page. Then, they have to give their opinion on that topic. I'm looking for a few words at 2nd grade; however, if you did this in 5th or 8th grades, you'd want more thorough explanations.
It is fun and funny to read this tex
2nd - 8th
Informational Text, Reading Strategies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.2.2
, RI.5.2
, RI.8.8
Weather Experiment- Water Cycle for 2nd Graders
When we work out way through the Cycles Unit in Core Knowledge, we spend some time on Water Cycle. This experiment is fun and very visual for the little ones. I have used this with our 4th Grade buddies as partners and as in small groups as well. I've used this as an introduction to the water cycle and as an activity after we learned the steps. Both were fun.
The experiment and the worksheet are included. Sometimes, you may find that a few extra drops of food coloring are needed, so the childr
2nd - 5th
Physical Science
Fighting for a Cause Web-quest and Collage
This is a presentation for students to use individually, or as a whole class with the teacher guiding them. This can also be sent home as a homework assignment/project.
They get to watch several videos, one per historical hero, and determine which hero is their favorite. Then they get to complete a two-part assignment. Rubric is included.
This matches Core Knowledge standards for 2nd grade, but could be used for research projects on historical figures/heroes for many different grades.
It can
2nd - 5th
Social Studies, Visual Arts, Writing-Expository
2nd Grade Core Knowledge Tall Tales Compare & Contrast
In 2nd Grade, we work on Tall Tales with the Core Knowledge Curriculum. We also focus on Comparing and Contrasting two versions of the same story.
I created a graphic organizer where we could take notes on each story about the Tall Tale Characters (Paul Bunyan, Casey Jones, Pecos Bill, and John Henry.) I read a story and then we watched the cartoon versions of the stories. * The John Henry cartoon was not available on YouTube, so we watched the live action movie. It was fantastic!* For both, t
2nd
Other (Social Studies), Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.2.3
, RI.2.9
Daily Reflection Sheets
Having my students reflect on their day is a great way to help them put their learning into long-term memory, as well as, set goals for the future. It takes time for them to be more specific in their reflections, and at 2nd Grade, they often begin the year with single words or short phrases. These are created to cut in half, so you can save on paper.
When I begin teaching my students to use the reflection sheets, I give feedback on each sheet and return them to the students. As they get the ha
2nd - 6th
Opinion Writing: Healthy Eating
Opinion Writing is tricky for littles ones. They all have opinions, but supporting their opinions with reasons requires support.
After studying healthy eating, we used this brainstorming sheet and planning sheet to produce a well-supported piece explaining why they had the healthiest meal. It leads to some wonderful dialogue about what was actually healthy vs. what seemed healthy, as well as being an authentic topic to practice the skills of Opinion Writing.
It includes a themed sheet for wr
1st - 2nd
Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.1.1
, W.1.5
, W.2.1
 +1
2nd Grade Goal Setting
At the beginning of the year, and/or at the beginning of each grading period, this tool will help you and the students select goals for themselves. You may want to do a whole class brainstorming session about goals before giving them this, and you may want to give them one page at a time over several lessons.
Included: Brainstorming sheet, graphic organizer for writing, final draft sheet, student rubric, and teacher rubric.
These are great to post in the classroom, so students can refocus the
2nd
Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
Goal Setting for 3rd Grade
At the end of 2nd Grade- I wanted my students to set goals for next year that I can share with their new teachers. This product has a self-brainstorm page, a graphic organizer to help support paragraph formation, and a final draft sheet. (You can use whatever sort of paper you want.) I included 2 rubrics for grading (student & teacher.) They can self-grade, then you can grade if desired. I'm planning on giving it to their next year's teachers use it as a work sample and Get-To-Know-You piece.
2nd
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.5
2nd Grade Core Knowledge Idioms
This is a slideshow I used to teach these idioms; however, I also printed this out for the students to write their own sentences using each idiom. Then, they would draw a picture of what the idiom would look like in real life. This is the list from the Core Knowledge book.
When teaching these, we read them aloud and discuss them. I give several examples of when I might use these idioms, and then I turn them loose to interpret it. Then, we move onto the next slide. I have allowed them to work a
2nd
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.2.4
Chapter Book Jobs
When children independently read chapter books to prepare for their Literacy Circles, it is important to have a job to keep them both focused and responsible for the text. I like to print them out so that each chapter, the students have a different job, but you can have the child have the same job for the whole book if that works better.
Once the kids meet, they will share what they completed for the chapter to fuel their discussion. This can be done independently or with a teacher to keep the
2nd - 8th
Literature, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.2.5
 +4
BME (Beginning, Middle, End) Writing: From Brainstorming to Rubrics
This set of organizers helps students organize their brainstorming in the order in which they are going to write their story. It transitions from notes and words to complete sentences. In the beginning, I share my overview of the lessons for completing the process with my class. Finally, there is a student rubric that is given with the assignment and a teacher rubric for grading the final draft.
These are very functional and effective! Have fun with them!
2nd - 5th
Literature, Short Stories, Writing
You Wouldn't Want to be a Greek Athlete Companion Sheet
When reading this fun and informative book, it's great to have a companion worksheet for the students to synthesize the information as you read aloud. It promotes listening comprehension and gives the students a chance to make decisions about the Main Ideas & Details and Opinions being presented. (The students can also write their own opinions about what they are hearing.) Older students can read the text and complete the worksheet on their own or with partners.
2nd - 6th
Ancient History, Close Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.2.10
, RI.3.10
, RI.4.10
 +2
Core Knowledge Americans Move West Companion Sheet
This worksheet is used for the 2nd Grade Core Knowledge mini-book for Americans Move West. While the students read alone, in partners, or in a Guided Reading Group, students analyze the text to pull out facts and opinions stated in the text. At the end of the passage, there is a grammar search for nouns and pronouns during their second read of the text.
2nd
Close Reading, Grammar, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.2.10
, CCRA.L.1
Ancient China Core Knowledge Reader Companion Sheet Fact & Opinion
Core Knowledge has little readers for each topic. This is the companion worksheet I created for the children to use to practice identifying the difference between facts and opinions out that support each lesson topic. I used this tool in reading groups.
I found it was a great way for higher readers to complete the book on their own once I taught how to choose good facts and share their opinions for each lesson.
It was an excellent tool to use for struggling readers in small group instruction
2nd
Ancient History, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.2.3
, RI.2.5
, RI.2.8
Ancient Greece Detail Sheet for Core Knowledge Reader
Core Knowledge has little readers for each topic. This is the companion worksheet I created for the children to use to practice pulling details out that support each lesson topic. I used this tool in reading groups.
I found it was a great way for higher readers to complete the book on their own once I taught how to choose good details that explain or support the topic.
It was an excellent tool to use for struggling readers in small group instruction because it helped them focus on one lesson
2nd
Ancient History, Close Reading, Reading Strategies
Fairy Tale Cumulative Project
At the end of our Fairy Tale Unit, the students get to create their own Fairy Tale using the elements that we discovered Fairy Tales possess. I've done this as an At-home project or as an In-class assignment. The first page is the rubric and assignment sheet.
I had all of the students give a presentation and read aloud their Fairy Tale to the class. The audience members will take notes during the presentations. You can write in the names in the class ahead of time, or not. I collect their list
2nd - 5th
Literature, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
W.2.3
, W.3.10
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About the store
Experience
I've taught 1st-7th grades and have been a Reading Intervention Specialist in my 15 years of teaching. I found that the grade level doesn't matter as much as the opportunities I have to mentor kids to find growth and success in their own lives.
Teaching style
I am a fan of using a variety of teaching styles to meet the diverse needs of my students. I often observe as I'm teaching and switch the delivery method if I see the current instructional strategy isn't working. I like kinesthetic memorization techniques (pairing movement to information) as well as story-telling to help explain a concept. Allowing students to investigate concepts on their own, as well as, come up with their own projects to explain their learning are also some of my favorite methods.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Feather River Teacher of the Year 2012
My own education history
I have an AA from Sierra College in Liberal Arts.
I have a BA from Sacramento State University in Psychology with a minor of Criminal Justice. (More helpful than you might think!)
I got my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Sacramento State University, as well.
I have been trained in Love & Logic, Nurtured Heart, and Peer Coaching, and I was a BTSA Support Provider for many years.
Additional biographical information
I am a wife, mother, teacher, writer, and Crossfitter. Teaching has been the true calling of my life, and I am so glad I had the support of a great BTSA Mentor to help me on my way! After all these years, I still love teaching, and I'm also excited to start writing lessons for TpT!
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