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I have been a K-8 teacher since 2006, including work in special education, art, reading, writing, math, science, social studies, positive discipline, multicultural education. I work primarily with struggling readers and ESL students, but my classes are mixed-ability with reading Lexiles ranging from BR-1300: differentiation is key! On average, I increase the percentage of my students meeting state standard by 20-35% of students compared to their own previous year's test, and current average growth is 2 years. In a typical year, 60% of my students enter my room having passed the previous year, and I increase that to about 80-90%.
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A Novel Board Game-Full Project-Based Learning Unit Plan & Printables-Any Novel
Turn any novel into a…a NoVel BoArD GaMe
-Project-based learning for small groups or individual
-Printable game board examples or make your own
-32 Printable game cards to analyze:
context clues,
implicit characterization,
plot
subplot,
multiple themes,
signposts,
and symbolism.
-High-rigor: insistence on deeper plot and subplot analysis, required text-evidence and quote analysis built in.
-Fully editable
-Examples included to help get your students' creative juices
4th - 12th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
Also included in: Top 20 TeachRamos {Full Year BUNDLE} - Every skill in 8th Grade Reading!
Avengers Theme - Revising Coloring Page OR GAME | Commas - Fragments | #Gamified
High-rigor can still mean high-engagement! In reviewing data from our benchmarks, I noticed my kids needed more practice identifying fragments, comma splices, and comma mistakes with sentences that actually use high-level vocabulary--lengthy sentences with statistics and numbers and prepositional and appositive phrases. My kids know dates and lists, but still struggle to eliminate errors on tests. And, of course, they are bored of worksheets and test prep yet obsessed with The Avengers. So... he
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing-Expository
Also included in: Top 20 TeachRamos {Full Year BUNDLE} - Every skill in 8th Grade Reading!
Reading Test Review: Nonfiction Escape Room Challenge!
Interactive Test-Prep? Yes! Passage includes excerpt from an inspirational speech given by Common at Cornell University about the "Secrets to Success." I always model my questions to align to State Standardized Tests to ensure high-rigor. For the escape lock challenge, students must scavenger hunt through the passage, using text evidence to find the correct answers. State Test-Style question stems are rigorous, and cover all key expository analysis skills. (8.10A, B, C, D, 8.11, Fig.19D) Inclu
6th - 10th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Reading
Also included in: Interactive FUN Reading Review & Webquest Bundle for 8th Grade Reading!
"Hip Hop History" Literary Webquest-End of Year Review w/ 4 High-Rigor Passages
Interactive test-prep? Yes! Everything you need to review and practice the literary genres for State Testing! -Build skills with State-Test-style questions and short answer questions! -Push high-rigor thinking by insisting on text evidence. -Entertain students with high-interest texts & media based on the origin of hip hop. Webquest Includes: -6-stage Webquest includes: -Introduction Bio of DJ Kool Herc -4 passages with question sets for: *8.5 Drama (video) excerpt from "The Get Down"
7th - 10th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Also included in: Interactive FUN Reading Review & Webquest Bundle for 8th Grade Reading!
Top 20 TeachRamos {Full Year BUNDLE} - Every skill in 8th Grade Reading!
My Top 20+ Products, offered at an extra discounted rate! Includes interactive centers, webquests, and engaging activities that will pull in even the most reluctant 7th-10th grade readers, all aligned to rigorous state standards. Great for new teachers who need a foundation of tools to implement including Close Reading strategies, and for experienced teachers looking to boost engagement and add just a little FUN into the reading classroom without straying too far from rigor. *Printable Anchor C
7th - 10th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA)
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
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Interactive FUN Reading Review & Webquest Bundle for 8th Grade Reading!
Interactive test-prep? Yes! Everything you need to review and practice the all genres for State Testing! -Build skills with High-Rigor multiple choice questions using the language of the TEKS, as well as short answer questions! -Push high-rigor thinking by insisting on text evidence. Literary Webquest Entertain students with high-interest texts & media based on the origin of hip hop. -6-stage Webquest includes: -Introduction Bio of DJ Kool Herc -4 passages with question sets for: *8.5 Drama (wi
7th - 10th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA)
27 Question Stem Task Cards - Readiness TEKS - {EDITABLE + Blank Template}
{FULLY EDITABLE} Includes Question Stems for State Readiness TEKS using High-Rigor Language: Characterization, Main Idea, Author’s Purpose, Inferencing from Text Evidence, Summary, and Making Connections Across TextsVisit my store for more resources!
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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
Also included in: Interactive FUN Reading Review & Webquest Bundle for 8th Grade Reading!
Independent Reading Log BUNDLE for SSR or DEAR (Book, Novel, Story)
The age old question -- Authentic Reading or Test Prep with Text Analysis?? Why not both! This kit has everything you need to hold kids accountable during Silent Sustained Reading. I have students read for 30 min 2x weekly, but I also want them working on State Curriculum. My students struggle getting deeper text analysis into meaningful book logs. So... I used the language of the State Standardized Test Questions and modeled them into easy-to-build sentence frames, and VOILA! Includes: *Charac
5th - 10th
Close Reading, Other (ELA), Reading
MEGA PACK 10-Day Interactive Study Year-End Test Review-Flashcards,Game
Actual teenagers cheering on the edge of their seats during test prep? Begging to retake and push themselves toward mastery? Yes! High-rigor games? Yep, that too! I use this in class every day! This is my bell ringer and homework plan for the next 2 weeks. I have been using these units with success and student enjoyment for over 5 years. Everything you need to review for state tests, teach tutorials, create stations, or assign Do Now, Exit Ticket, or Homework. -Interactive flashcards and match
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
Also included in: Top 20 TeachRamos {Full Year BUNDLE} - Every skill in 8th Grade Reading!
"Get It Write" WebApp - Year-Long Interactive Study, Test Review, Games, Links
Actual teenagers cheering on the edge of their seats during test prep? Begging to retake and push themselves toward mastery? Yes! High-rigor games? Yep, that too!I use this in class every day! This is my bell ringer and homework plan for the next 2 weeks. I have been using these units with success and student enjoyment for over 5 years. Everything you need to teach the TEKS: review for state tests, teach tutorials, create stations. Get It Write Website / AppIncludes Everything Students Need to
6th - 10th
English Language Arts, Grammar
Fiber Arts Symbolic Weaving Planner
This planner can be used to design any woven project for the study of fiber arts, including: bracelet, small blanket, paper tapestry, etc. Projects asks students to include symbolism of colors and patterns, which can be used with any study of symbolism, including emotional wellbeing or traditional/cultural symbolism, such as Kente cloth.
4th - 10th
Visual Arts
Editable Blush & Gold Binder Kit - Cover, Spine, + Tabs
2 color options - gold / pink theme
Glamour design
8 coordinating spine sizes and colors
3 fully editable covers with chalkboard font theme
Unlimited binder tab kit keeps you organized - even add a table of contents!
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Not Specific
For All Subjects
Also included in: Top 20 TeachRamos {Full Year BUNDLE} - Every skill in 8th Grade Reading!
Springing Up Yoshi Challenge | TeachRamos TPT
What if studying for tests was as fun as playing Super Mario or watching Nickelodeon? Students will spend a week (5-10+ hours) leveling up through Yoshi's game map to practice all core reading skills! This gamified webquest combines key vocabulary and rigorous state-test aligned questions, hosted by all of your favorite apps... Quizizz, iXL, Blooket, and Quizlet. ...But wait, all of the activities will actually be aligned to what kids need to learn! (If you've spent hours scouring the internet
6th - 9th
English Language Arts
ABC-Writing ELAR SSR Book Log with Sentence Frames
5-day book log with summary. Book log fuses Notice & Note Signposts and Plot elements with ELL-friendly sentence frames to help readers develop higher-level responses to independent reading books during SSR time. BONUS: Click here for a presentation to Help Implement SSR in Your Class. I bookmark this link so it's ready to project on my board every morning when the kids arrive.
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Also included in: Independent Reading Log BUNDLE for SSR or DEAR (Book, Novel, Story)
Plot Summary Mini-Book Foldable
Texas TEKS 8.6AB, modeled after STAAR-style test question stems, this high-level book report has been adapted to a fun foldable! Can be used for books, short stories, or any narrative excerpt!
7th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Also included in: Independent Reading Log BUNDLE for SSR or DEAR (Book, Novel, Story)
Introductions & Conclusions: Essay Skill Builder
Plan & Organize a DraftObjective: I can plan and organize an essay, using key words from the prompt.TEKS: 7.10A, 7.10B, 7.11Teacher Directions: Mix and match the following pages to help students sharpen their skills for planning and organizing on-topic introduction, conclusions, and relevant text evidence. Includes 10 pages for quick review or practice planning the most important parts of an essay:5 mini passages (1 paragraph each)5 promptsMain Ideas Practice: Thesis, Topic Sentences, Restate Th
6th - 8th
English Language Arts
TEKS
LA.7.10.A
, LA.7.11.B
, LA.7.10.B.i
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Genius Bar Real World Poetry & Figurative Language Analysis Station {editable}
Texas TEKS 8.4, 8.8, derived from STAAR test question stems, this high-level analysis can be used for popular songs of students choice or for any poems or literary text.
It's time we break the mold and shake the dust from that tired saying, "I hate poetry." OUCH! But how?
Imagine your students are lining up outside of your room, but instead of your door, there is butcher paper welcoming them to the Apple Store. Upon walking into your room, the apple commercials is on loop on the projector and
4th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Poetry
Also included in: Top 20 TeachRamos {Full Year BUNDLE} - Every skill in 8th Grade Reading!
6AB Characterization - Plot - Inferencing QIC Novel, Story, or Book Report
Texas TEKS 8.6AB, derived from STAAR-style test question stems, this high-level book report! Can be used for books, short stories, or any narrative excerpt! Track Metacognition: Questions and Inferences! Use with any novel or short story! Better than a Book Log!
7th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Also included in: Independent Reading Log BUNDLE for SSR or DEAR (Book, Novel, Story)
Test-Taking Tips for Close Reading & Question Analysis
A deeper look at reading strategies. We are a 7-star Distinction Campus, as rated by TEA. This is based on our Schoolwide Strategy. I teach low-performing students and see high growth. For example, last year my students grew from 53% passing the State Test to 85% passing. Here is the strategy I use with my kids: I-Infer (Make a Prediction) R-Read E-Essential Words A-Annotate the Passage D-Determine the Answer Bonus: Tally the Winners!
6th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
Also included in: Interactive FUN Reading Review & Webquest Bundle for 8th Grade Reading!
Test-Taking Tips for Close Reading & Question Analysis
A deeper look at reading strategies. We are a 7-STAR Distinction Campus, as rated by TEA. This is our Schoolwide Strategy for ALL SUBJECT AREAS. I teach low-performing students and see high growth. For example, last year my students grew from 53% passing STAAR to 85% passing STAAR test.
Here is the strategy I use with my kids:
I-I see...I think (Make a Prediction)
R-Read
E-Emphasize Key Words
A-Annotate the Passage
D-Defend your answers
Bonus: Tally the Winners!
6th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
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About the store
Experience
I have been a K-8 teacher since 2006, including work in special education, art, reading, writing, math, science, social studies, positive discipline, multicultural education. I work primarily with struggling readers and ESL students, but my classes are mixed-ability with reading Lexiles ranging from BR-1300: differentiation is key! On average, I increase the percentage of my students meeting state standard by 20-35% of students compared to their own previous year's test, and current average growth is 2 years. In a typical year, 60% of my students enter my room having passed the previous year, and I increase that to about 80-90%.
Teaching style
Socio-emotional intelligence, hands-on. Fun with inspiration and RIGOR!
Awards & shining teacher moments
Award of Excellence for Student Achievement on 8th Grade Reading STAAR;
7-STAAR Campus, Texas Met Distinction in All Areas;
Campus Teacher Appraisal: Level 4/4 "Instructional practices result in exceptional student learning impact."
My own education history
Bachelor's of Arts, Education (K-8);
ESL Certified, 4-8 Generalist
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