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I have been teaching in the intermediate grades, as both a general classroom teacher, as well as a special education teacher. I have used a variety of programs and learning approaches throughout my career. Like many, I have often worked in places where there has been a lack of resources to support state standards or district initiatives. Therefore I have an extensive collection of teacher made materials. I hope some of the things I have created can be useful to you, and save you the time it takes to create them.
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Common Core Tall Tale Unit Resource Packet
This 20 page packet includes resources and printables that will help guide you through a unit on tall tales. The packet includes important vocabulary and elements of tall tales, and includes prereading, reading, and writing resources. It is specifically aligned with the 5th grade reading and writing common core standards, however the resources could be used with grades 3-6. A simple teacher guideline has been included in the packet that offers suggestions on how to use the resources provided.
5th
Literature
Poetry Tracker (included in my teaching poetry resource packet)
This sheet can be used to track the poetry your class reads throughout their unit. It helps the students record the poems that they have read, and also encourages them to focus on the important elements of poetry as they track them on the recording chart. It is a great tool to use throughout the unit, and also to refer at the end of the unit. It can be used whole group, with pairs, or could even be used as an assessment if completed independently.
4th - 8th
Poetry, Reading, Reading Strategies
Reading Strategies Pin Up's
These 8x10 printable pin ups offer an eye catching heading and description of the reading strategy you may be focusing on for the week. I keep this packet together by my reading table, and can easily post the strategy that I am focusing on with my group. I have used them for a few years, and they have always been helpful for me, the students, or anyone that may be working with or observing the group.
2nd - 6th
Reading, Reading Strategies
Benchmark Assessment Reading Group Student Tracker
When our schools was using the Benchmark Assessment System, I used this simple organizer to chart the students' activity during a reading group. I had a separate chart for each reading group, and was able to informally document their progress on the things they would be assessed on for the Benchmark Assessment. This paper can be easily adapted to fit any reading assessment.
K - 8th
Reading
Figurative Language Reference Sheet
This simple reference sheet offers definitions and examples of some types of figurative language. This is a quick and easy resource for students and teachers.
4th - 6th
Poetry, Reading, Reading Strategies
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Experience
I have been teaching in the intermediate grades, as both a general classroom teacher, as well as a special education teacher. I have used a variety of programs and learning approaches throughout my career. Like many, I have often worked in places where there has been a lack of resources to support state standards or district initiatives. Therefore I have an extensive collection of teacher made materials. I hope some of the things I have created can be useful to you, and save you the time it takes to create them.
Teaching style
Hands on, cooperative learning approaches seem to be what I gravitate towards. However, I think using a variety of styles in lesson planning is beneficial to the students.
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