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Hi, I’m Rebecca, a classroom teacher, curriculum planner, and the creator of ReadyWrite.
I believe writing is one of the most powerful tools for learning, especially when included in all core classes. ReadyWrite is built on proven, research-based strategies that support comprehension through purposeful writing. Every resource is designed with real classrooms in mind and reflects what I’ve seen work with students across a range of abilities.
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Career Research Project | Infographic & Google Slides Presentation | Grade 5 ELA
Help your students complete a meaningful career research project with structure, support, and engaging final products. This Grade 5 career research and infographic project guides students step-by-step as they explore their interests, research a career, create a career infographic, and build a Google Slides presentation to share what they learned. This resource is designed to make career research manageable for students and easy for teachers to implement. Students begin with a career interest
5th - 8th
Informational Text, Library Skills, Other (ELA)
CCSS, TEKS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
, RI.5.4
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Civil War & Reconstruction Complete Unit | 5th Grade Social Studies | TEKS
Teach the Civil War and Reconstruction with clarity, structure, and built-in writing support with zero prep.This ready-to-teach Civil War and Reconstruction unit replaces multiple days of planning with structured lessons, built-in writing supports, and primary source analysis designed for 5th grade social studies. This unit is designed to help 5th grade students understand not just what happened, but why it happened and how it changed the United States. Students move step by step from sectionali
5th
U.S. History
Mass Production & Factory Work | A New Century | 5th Grade SS TEKS
One full day of social studies instruction. No prep required. Writing built in.This ready-to-teach 5th grade social studies lesson helps students understand how mass production changed the way goods were made and how factory work changed daily life during industrialization. Students learn how specialization and division of labor allowed factories to produce goods faster while also introducing new challenges for workers. The lesson also explores how workers responded to difficult conditions and w
5th
U.S. History
Urbanization & Life in Cities | A New Century | 5th Grade SS TEKS
One full day of social studies instruction. No prep required. Writing built in.This ready-to-teach 5th grade social studies lesson helps students understand how urbanization changed where people lived and how daily life changed during industrialization. Students learn why people moved from rural areas to cities, how rapid city growth created both opportunities and challenges, and how cities responded by building new public services and infrastructure. Social studies content and writing are integ
5th
U.S. History
Civil War | Life After Slavery Lesson 11 | 5th Grade TEKS
Replace One Full Day of Social Studies InstructionThis ready-to-teach lesson is Lesson 11 of an 11-lesson Civil War and Reconstruction unit for 5th grade social studies. It is designed to replace one full class period with no prep required. Students learn why freedom after the Civil War did not immediately lead to economic independence or equal opportunity. Students examine how sharecropping, segregation, and lack of resources limited freedom in daily life during Reconstruction. Writing is built
5th
U.S. History
Big Business & Free Enterprise | A New Century | 5th Grade SS TEKS
One full day of social studies instruction. No prep required. Writing built in.This ready-to-teach 5th grade social studies lesson helps students understand how big business grew during industrialization and how competition influences businesses and consumers. Students learn how corporations expanded production, how competition encouraged businesses to improve products and lower prices, and how consumer choices helped shape the American economy. The lesson combines social studies content with st
5th
U.S. History
Innovations & Inventions Change Daily Life | A New Century | 5th Grade TEKS
One full day of social studies instruction. No prep required. Built-in writing support included.This ready-to-teach lesson helps 5th grade students understand how inventions and innovations changed daily life in the United States during the early twentieth century. Students explore how electricity, the telephone, early airplanes, agricultural innovation, and medical discoveries transformed communication, transportation, work, and public health while helping the nation grow into a modern industri
5th
U.S. History
American Identity, Symbols & Celebrations | A New Century | 5th Grade SS TEKS
One full day of social studies instruction. No prep required. Writing built in.This ready-to-teach 5th grade social studies lesson helps students understand how American identity developed during a time of rapid change in the early twentieth century. Students learn how symbols, landmarks, and national celebrations reflect shared values and experiences shaped by industrial growth, immigration, and social reform. The lesson explores how symbols such as the Statue of Liberty and celebrations such a
5th
U.S. History
Reformers & Social Change | A New Century | 5th Grade SS TEKS
One full day of social studies instruction. No prep required. Writing built in.This ready-to-teach 5th grade social studies lesson helps students understand how reformers worked to improve problems caused by rapid industrial growth and urbanization during the early twentieth century. Students learn how individuals and groups worked together to improve working conditions, support immigrant families, and expand participation in society. The lesson introduces important reformers and explains how or
5th
U.S. History
Immigration & Economic Growth | A New Century | 5th Grade SS TEKS
One full day of social studies instruction. No prep required. Writing built in.This ready-to-teach 5th grade social studies lesson helps students understand how immigration contributed to economic growth and cultural change in the United States during industrialization. Students learn why immigrants came to the United States, how their work supported growing industries and cities, and how immigration shaped American communities and culture. The lesson also explores challenges many immigrants fac
5th
U.S. History
Civil War | Reconstruction Amendments Lesson 9 | 5th Grade TEKS
Replace One Full Day of Social Studies InstructionThis ready-to-teach lesson is Lesson 9 of an 11-lesson Civil War and Reconstruction unit for 5th grade social studies. It is designed to replace one full class period with no prep required. Students learn how the Constitution changed after the Civil War through the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. Students examine how these amendments ended slavery, defined citizenship, and expanded voting rights while recognizing that change in daily life took l
5th
U.S. History
Civil War | Reconstruction & Power Struggle Lesson 10 | 5th Grade TEKS
Replace One Full Day of Social Studies InstructionThis ready-to-teach lesson is Lesson 10 of an 11-lesson Civil War and Reconstruction unit for 5th grade social studies. It is designed to replace one full class period with no prep required. Students learn how Reconstruction attempted to rebuild the South and protect rights after the Civil War while disagreements over power continued. Students examine how new laws expanded rights while resistance and new restrictions created ongoing conflict. Wri
5th
U.S. History
Civil War | Multiple Perspectives Lesson 7 | 5th Grade TEKS
Replace One Full Day of Social Studies InstructionThis ready-to-teach lesson is Lesson 7 of an 11-lesson Civil War and Reconstruction unit for 5th grade social studies. It is designed to replace one full class period with no prep required. Students learn how the Civil War was experienced differently by African Americans, immigrants, American Indian tribes, and civilians. Students examine how people living in the same regions sometimes supported different sides and experienced the war in differen
5th
U.S. History
Civil War | Abraham Lincoln and Civil War Leadership Lesson 4 | 5th Grade TEKS
Replace One Full Day of Social Studies InstructionThis ready-to-teach lesson is Lesson 4 of an 11-lesson Civil War and Reconstruction unit for 5th grade social studies. It is designed to replace one full class period with no prep required. Students learn how Abraham Lincoln led the country during the Civil War and why leadership during crisis requires difficult decisions. Students examine how Lincoln worked to preserve the Union while facing political pressure and national division. Writing is b
5th
U.S. History
Civil War | Slavery and Sectional Differences Lesson 2 | 5th Grade TEKS
Replace One Full Day of Social Studies Instruction!This ready-to-teach lesson is Lesson 2 of an 11-lesson Civil War and Reconstruction unit for 5th grade social studies. It is designed to replace one full class period with no prep required. Students learn how slavery increased sectional conflict and deepened disagreements between the North and South. Students examine how economic differences and political debates made compromise more difficult over time. Writing is built into the lesson through
5th
U.S. History
Migration Westward Lesson 9 | Technology Transforms the West | 5th Grade TEKS
Replace One Full Day of Social Studies Instruction! This ready-to-teach lesson is Lesson 9 of a 10-lesson Westward Expansion unit for 5th grade social studies. It is designed to replace one full class period with no prep required. Students learn how new technology changed life and work in the West during westward expansion. Students examine how transportation, communication, and farming technology made travel faster, connected distant regions, and helped settlers work the land more efficiently.
5th
U.S. History
Migration Westward Lesson 3 | Expanding the Nation Through Political Decisions
Replace One Full Day of Social Studies Instruction with assessment included!This ready-to-teach lesson is Lesson 3 of a 10-lesson Westward Expansion unit for 5th grade social studies. It is designed to replace one full class period with no prep required. Students learn how government decisions turned westward expansion into reality. They examine the annexation of Texas, the Mexican-American War, the Mexican Cession, and expansion into the Oregon Territory to understand how political decisions c
5th
U.S. History
Civil War | Emancipation and a Changing War Lesson 8 | 5th Grade TEKS
Replace One Full Day of Social Studies InstructionThis ready-to-teach lesson is Lesson 8 of an 11-lesson Civil War and Reconstruction unit for 5th grade social studies. It is designed to replace one full class period with no prep required. Students learn how the Emancipation Proclamation changed the purpose of the Civil War and made ending slavery part of the Union’s goal. Students examine how emancipation affected the war effort and why freedom did not arrive equally or immediately for all peop
5th
U.S. History
Civil War | Battles and Turning Points Lesson 6 | 5th Grade TEKS
Replace One Full Day of Social Studies InstructionThis ready-to-teach lesson is Lesson 6 of an 11-lesson Civil War and Reconstruction unit for 5th grade social studies. It is designed to replace one full class period with no prep required. Students learn how key battles and events changed the direction of the Civil War. Students examine how turning points such as Gettysburg shifted momentum and how the war eventually ended at Appomattox Court House. Writing is built into the lesson through struc
5th
U.S. History
Civil War | Total War and Daily Life Lesson 5 | 5th Grade TEKS
Replace One Full Day of Social Studies Instruction This ready-to-teach lesson is Lesson 5 of an 11-lesson Civil War and Reconstruction unit for 5th grade social studies. It is designed to replace one full class period with no prep required. Students learn how the Civil War affected civilians and changed daily life across the country. Students examine how families, businesses, farms, and technology supported the war effort and how the conflict became a whole society war. Writing is built into the
5th
U.S. History
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About the store
Experience
Hi, I’m Rebecca, a classroom teacher, curriculum planner, and the creator of ReadyWrite.
I believe writing is one of the most powerful tools for learning, especially when included in all core classes. ReadyWrite is built on proven, research-based strategies that support comprehension through purposeful writing. Every resource is designed with real classrooms in mind and reflects what I’ve seen work with students across a range of abilities.
Teaching style
My teaching style is structured, supportive, and centered around clarity. I believe in giving students the tools they need to think deeply and express their ideas confidently, without overwhelming them. Whether I’m teaching ELAR or integrating writing into social studies and science topics, I focus on strategies that make learning visible, manageable, and meaningful.
I design instruction that balances scaffolding with independence. I’m passionate about helping students grow as writers through content, not just write about it. In every classroom, I strive to create a calm, purposeful space where expectations are high, directions are clear, and students feel capable.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My own education history
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Florida State University and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Wester Governors University. I’ve taught in Florida, North Carolina, Oregon, and Texas. Currently, I’m certified in Texas for K-8 core subjects, ESL, Special Education, and the Science of Teaching Reading. I’ve taught in both special and general education.
Additional biographical information
Before becoming a teacher, I served as a Navy journalist and public affairs specialist, where I learned the power of clear, purposeful communication. That experience shaped my approach to teaching writing as a tool for learning across all subjects.
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