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Ruth S.

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Connecticut, United States

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I've been an elementary and middle school teacher for over 25 years in Connecticut and have served on ELA and history curricula committees. I was the Connecticut representative on the Weekly Reader National Teacher Advisory Board and appeared on ABC's "Good Morning, America", to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Weekly Reader. Working with the other state representatives and Weekly Reader's editorial, graphic arts and marketing departments, was an incredible experience! For ten years, I was a NASA/Lockheed Martin Mission Systems "Student Signatures in Space" teacher. My students, Board of Ed, staff and others signed NASA posters that accompanied astronauts during space missions aboard the space shuttles. We also participated in NASA's/Lockheed Mission System's "Space Day" held at the Mall, in Washington, D.C. where my students had the amazing opportunity to speak with space experts, like John Glenn, Homer Hickum and others.

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Love that Dog by Sharon Creech - Assessment

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Sharon's Creech's novel LOVE THAT DOG assessment.Love this book! There are ten short answer comprehension questions, fifteen multiple choice and seven opinion questions. All answers are given except for the opinion questions. PLEASE NOTE: This packet has recently been revised using different software. Activities have been added. The comment about errors was made BEFORE IT WAS REVISED. THANKS! MY READY TO PRINT RESOURCES SAVE YOU TIME! Feedback and Followers If you'd like to see more of m

3rd - 6th

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grammar Assessment

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Use this grammar assessment as a diagnostic or end of the year assessment, as a teaching tool or practice for mandatory state tests. Aligned with the Common Core. Included are: Nouns, verbs and verb tenses, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, synonyms, antonyms, plural and singular nouns, alphabetical order, pronouns, prefixes, contractions, syllables, types of sentences (exclamatory, declarative, interrogative, imperative), punctuation, subjects, predicates, context clues, prepositions, direc

3rd - 6th

English Language Arts, Grammar, Phonics & Phonological Awareness

Maniac Magee Vocabulary

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Maniac Magee Vocabulary Included are vocabulary words from the book Maniac Magee, by Jerry Spinelli, for all chapters with pages and chapters listed where they're found. There is also a reproducible worksheet that can be used with all of the words. Add the words to spelling lists or use during small or large group discussions. Feedback and Followers If you'd like to see more of my resources, please follow me by clicking on the star near my name. You’ll receive FREE updates for any of my

4th - 6th

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

ABC Book Templates for All Ages

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ABC Book Template for All Ages Teachers often think that ABC books are only for primary grades. I've successfully used ABC templates with middle school students for many different projects including science, social studies, geography, creative writing, poetry, math word problems, book reports and more. Included are templates for each letter of the alphabet, an alphabet grid that's a great brainstorming tool and a cover page template. Templates are in black and white due to cut backs in schools,

K - 10th

English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Informational Text

PERSUASIVE WRITING OR DEBATES

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Need current topics to stir up interesting and exciting debates or to use as persuasive writing assignments in your class? There are 48 topics in this packet that will create lively discussions/debates that kids relate to. Many are topics currently in the news. School related topics, environmental topics,civics, government issues, parent topics, sports and more. A worksheet is provided so that students can list "pros" and "cons" as well as their research findings. These may also be used as pers

7th - 12th, Higher Education

Civics, For All Subjects, Writing

Beatles Lyrics Figurative Language

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Beatles Lyrics Figurative Language Fun! This is a real hit with kids and one of my best sellers! Play some Beatles tunes prior to giving your students these lyrics. They have to identify each example as a hyperbole, personification, simile or metaphor. Activity sheets include one line from the songs. Students have to identify the figurative speech each one is. You'll have kids rocking and rolling all day long! This is one lesson they won't forget! Good for grades 5 and up. List of songs l

5th - 12th

English Language Arts, Music, Writing

REVOLUTIONARY WAR FLASH CARDS

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Use these Revolutionary War flash cards (16 pages) of notable people of the War, as a review for assessments. They can be laminated but most of the time,students fold the papers in half, vertically, so that just the name or "definition" is showing. They quiz each other in pairs or small groups. Other ideas for use of these cards are included. I'm a teacher/author and offer K -12 Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, American History, Novel Packets, Grammar, Back to School, Holidays, Writing, P

4th - 10th, Higher Education

Government, Social Studies, U.S. History

Holiday Poem Twas the Night

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Holiday Poem Twas the Night Before Christmas This is a 14 page packet that's fun to do before the holidays. It includes: a copy of the original poem, and other worksheets with rhyming activities, vocabulary, the history of the poem and how to include music and art into the lessons. Websites are provided about the history of St. Nick, the poem itself as well as teacher ideas and other information. Answers are given. Feedback and Followers BONUS! With your purchase you will receive FREE UPDAT

3rd - 7th

Poetry

STUDENT REPORT CARD FOR ENCOURAGEMENT

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This little informal report card is a big hit with parents. It's for those students who need gentle encouragement to be prepared for class, to be more organized, to listen during class, to follow instructions, to copy all homework assignments accurately, and more. The report card also encourages children to take responsibility and ownership of their behavior and management of their work. It's a great home/school type of communication that can be sent home, daily, weekly or monthly depending

2nd - 6th

English Language Arts, For All Subjects

SOCIAL STUDIES RUBRIC OPEN ENDED RESPONSES

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Open ended responses are sometimes difficult to compose. This generic rubric spells out what's needed for students to write well developedt responses and is "kid friendly".. Also included are ideas of how to use this rubric. Feedback and Followers If you'd like to see more of my resources, please follow me by clicking on the star near my name. You’ll receive FREE updates for any of my resources you purchase. I’ll send you a note in your Teachers Pay Teachers inbox to let you know that I’ve

3rd - 10th

Social Studies, Writing

POWERFUL PREFIXES

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These prefix worksheets contain prefixes such as: ante, anti, circum, inter, pre, post, sub, super, semi,dis,co, trans and more. Students must interpret definitions of words with those prefixes as they're used in sentences and to also figure out which prefixes should be added to words based on the context of the sentences. Answers are included. They can be used as classwork, homework or as assessments. I'm a teacher/author and offer Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, American History, Nove

4th - 10th

English Language Arts, Grammar, Reading

STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE FUN!

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Back to school is a time that you want to get to know your students and also assess how well they write. The pages of this questionnaire enable you to learn about your students' study habits, subjects they like, their feelings about certain topics and issues, their opinions, the place they're most comfortable doing homework, if they do their homework, if they like to read, their favorites and much more. They're also asked to assess how well they completed the questionnaire. Teacher tips are incl

3rd - 6th

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Literature Guide Novel Study

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This 18 page packet includes activities for: setting, characters, plot, themes, making predictions and connections, rising/falling action/climax, interpretation of quotations, author's purpose, comparisons and more.Students are to draw inferences and to analyze the importance of various components throughout the novel. The activities can be used during direct instruction, with small groups, as homework, or as assessments. Fairy Tales Worksheet PacketFun! Imagine Cinderella's glass slipper is a

7th - 12th

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Seven Wonders of the World research project

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Seven Wonders of the World research project This is a nine page packet of student worksheets they can use when researching the seven wonders of the ancient and medieval worlds. There are written activities and a list of the wonders that students can choose from. Project ideas include: creating a model of the wonder, preparing a PowerPoint project, designing a movie poster and more. This packet also includes a self evaluation page that asks what strategies were used to gather the information, w

6th - 11th, Higher Education

Ancient History, Middle Ages, Social Studies

ISAAC NEWTON LAWS OF MOTION

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ISAAC NEWTON LAWS OF MOTION Teach Newton's laws of motion, by relating them to moves that basketball players make in a game! There is a student handout page that describes the laws and also worksheets that ask your students to decide which laws apply to certain real life situations. Included is a sheet of vocabulary words to define. Answers and teacher tips are included. Feedback and Followers If you'd like to see more of my resources, please follow me by clicking on the star near my name. Y

4th - 10th, Higher Education

Physical Science, Physics, Science

Scoot Fun! Subjects and Predicates

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Scoot Fun! Subjects and Predicates Scoot Fun Subjects and Predicates is a popular, fast paced game that provides teachers with a different way to assess students as they identify subjects and predicates and record them on their answer sheets! Students love moving from station to station to record their answers. Included in this packet: Cards with 30 questions Answer sheet Number cards that are placed at stations Scoot Award stamps Scoot Bulletin Board Topper Recording Grid used to keep trac

3rd - 6th

Grammar, Reading, Vocabulary

Phonics Letter Sounds

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Doesn't it seem like each year there are more and more kids who can't spell? In my opinion, they need more understanding of the sounds of letters and letter blends to help them decode unfamiliar words. Teaching mini lessons of phonics rules reinforces the sounds and helps them become better readers and writers. Each worksheet has an explanation of the letter sounds with examples. Combinations of letters such as GH and PH that make the F sound are included as well as the soft and hard C and G sou

4th - 7th

English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling

NonFiction Detective Task Cards

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Nonfiction Detective Task Cards Use with nonfiction books, articles or textbooks. There are pre-reading, while reading and post reading cards. Students rate the nonfiction text and discuss their opinions. Run Nonfiction Detective contests for rewards. Complete instructions, cards, and Detective Jar labels are included. I'm a teacher/author and offer Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, American History, Novel Packets, Grammar, Back to School, Holidays, Writing, Poetry, Spelling, Teacher

3rd - 6th

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Halloween Student Worksheets Language Arts

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Halloween Student Worksheets Language Arts These Halloween student worksheets are fun and educational! I like to connect holiday words and activities with Language Arts. It's a way I can assess my students knowledge of concepts, skills and strategies if need be.Please note: Some sixth grade teachers have used this packet with their students. It's mainly a grade 3 -5 packet of activities. Halloween related words are given on pages where they're needed. Kids can cut out the Halloween decorated

3rd - 5th

English Language Arts, Grammar

Scoot Fun! Verbs

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Scoot Fun! Verbs Scoot Fun Verbs is a popular, fast paced game that provides teachers with a different way to assess students as they identify verbs and record them on their answer sheets! Students love moving from station to station to record their answers. To see more Scoot games see below. See below for more of my Scoot games. Included in this packet: Cards with 30 questions Answer sheet Number cards that are placed at stations Scoot Award stamps Scoot Bulletin Board Topper Recording Grid u

3rd - 6th

English Language Arts, Grammar, Reading

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Experience

Teaching style

Learning must be a personal and exciting experience for students. I have fun teaching and believe that humor is an essential part of the classroom. I'm a firm believer of Howard Gardner's "Multiple Intelligences" theory that all children have different strengths and learning styles. To accommodate my students, I always try to integrate art, music and hands on activities in my lessons whenever possible.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Yes, I've received awards and have been honored for various accomplishments over the years, but personally, the greatest honor is to teach and encourage children to "reach for the stars" in order for them to recognize their talents and potential.

My own education history

B.S., Western Connecticut State University, Southern Connecticut State University, two Masters Degrees

Additional biographical information

For four years, I was a guest presenter at the NELMS (New England League of Middle Schools) convention in Providence, Rhode Island. I shared several of my innovative projects with K-12 educators, from New England, Canada and other countries. I'm an avid writer and have written and edited a variety of educational articles, including a 250 page manuscript that will be printed in France next spring. I was retained by NASA as an author, in 2009, and write articles about various space topics for K-12 levels based on the National Science Standards. The articles are published by NASA and sent to teachers and students around the world. My current project is researching and writing a historical fiction novel about the Great Depression for kids, ages 9 - 14. It's a pleasure to be able to share my original lesson plans with with other educators.