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Preview of Making Inferences-Inferring Character Feelings and Emotions |Inference

Making Inferences-Inferring Character Feelings and Emotions |Inference

Use this set to improve students' inferencing skills by focusing on inferring character emotions. This product has nine short paragraphs for students to read, infer, and then match to the appropriate emotion. Students pay attention to what the character says and how he/she says it to infer the emotion. Students then find the matching emotion and picture! There are 27 cards total with an answer key, student directions, and four variations of an answer page included! Two answer keys require stu
Preview of Using Context Clues: Vocabulary in Context

Using Context Clues: Vocabulary in Context

In this matching activity, students use their context clues to match an unknown word to its correct definition. Unknown words are used within a short paragraph. After students decide the meaning of the word, they match it to the correct definition. Students gain practice picking up clues within a paragraph, not just the sentence where the word is located. Great kinesthetic resource using context clues after you've taught this skill! Can be used as station work, centers, or individual seat work.
Preview of Making Inferences: Infer Character Traits

Making Inferences: Infer Character Traits

Students infer character traits by r eading short paragraphs that describe a character, then make an inference about the character, and find the matching character trait! Definitions of the character traits are included in student friendly language. Students record their answers and provide evidence. Students can then complete the additional worksheet titled, "What Would the Character Agree With?" Students read a paragraph and infer which statement the character would most likely agree with.
Preview of Cardinal Directions Map Activity Game|Map Skills| - Review Continents & Oceans

Cardinal Directions Map Activity Game|Map Skills| - Review Continents & Oceans

Review cardinal directions, 5 oceans, and 7 continents with this geography game. Students work independently or in pairs to follow teacher directions on where to move their game piece around the globe! The goal is to end in the correct location! This Game Includes:- Teacher directions - Eight cards for the teacher to read (each with five questions) - Two sets of game pieces - Two maps to choose from Related ProductsCauses of the American Revolution Activity PackCauses and Effects of the Ameri
Preview of Making Inferences Practice: Infer Character Traits Set 2 | Inferring

Making Inferences Practice: Infer Character Traits Set 2 | Inferring

Students infer character traits by reading short paragraphs that describe a character, then make an inference about the character, and find the matching character trait! Definitions of the character traits are included in student friendly language. Students record their answers and provide evidence. This product is designed so that students may work independently, but can easily be used for partners, or small groups. Works perfectly as a take it to your seat activity with literacy stations. In
Preview of Inference Practice: Infer the Person Activity | Inferencing

Inference Practice: Infer the Person Activity | Inferencing

Students read 12 receipts and review the items purchased. Then infer who they believe the shopper to be while providing evidence of their thinking. Two versions of the activity included: task cards for a take it to your seat activity or a worksheet for practice or an assessment! All you have to do is print and go! Included in this set:-12 receipts in worksheet format, students must provide evidence -12 receipts in task card format, students must provide evidence -Answer keys -Word banks (one wi
Preview of Vocabulary in Context: Practice Using Context Clues Set 2

Vocabulary in Context: Practice Using Context Clues Set 2

In this matching activity, students use their context clues to match an unknown word to its correct definition. Unknown words are used within a short paragraph. After students decide the meaning of the word, they match it to the correct definition. Students gain practice picking up clues within a paragraph, not just the sentence where the word is located. Great kinesthetic resource using context clues after you've taught this skill! Can be used as station work, centers, or individual seat work.
Preview of Vocabulary in Context: Practice Using Context Clues Set 3

Vocabulary in Context: Practice Using Context Clues Set 3

In this matching activity, students use their context clues to match an unknown word to its correct definition. Unknown words are used within a short paragraph. After students decide the meaning of the word, they match it to the correct definition. Students gain practice picking up clues within a paragraph, not just the sentence where the word is located. Great kinesthetic resource using context clues after you've taught this skill! Can be used as station work, centers, or individual seat work.
Preview of Causes and Effects of Colonization: Colonization | 13 Colonies

Causes and Effects of Colonization: Colonization | 13 Colonies

In this interactive map activity, students review the causes and effects of European colonization in North America. Students are given a set of phrases to sort into motives and impact of colonization. Use this activity to review what was previously taught, assess as a quiz, or glue into interactive notebook as notes or reference. Included in this set- Teacher directions and photo of finished product - Blank student map - Phrases for students to sort - Answer key Related Products:Causes of the A
Preview of Create a Story - Story Plot and Characterization Writing Activity | Halloween

Create a Story - Story Plot and Characterization Writing Activity | Halloween

Writing and reading Halloween activity in one! Review plot elements, characterization, and writing a story! Students craft a Halloween story by selecting one Halloween character, one character trait, a setting, and a problem. Students must then write a story including their selections and create a solution to their story's problem! Two copies included: Color and black & white! Each version comes with matching lined paper as an option for students to write on. Related ProductsCreate-A-Story Ch
Preview of Inferencing Practice - Making an Inference Handouts

Inferencing Practice - Making an Inference Handouts

Use these handouts to deeper your students understanding of how to make inferences. Included in this document are suggestions on how to teach your students the difference between information that is explicit versus what is inferred. Project the pages onto the board for a whole group lesson and have copies of the mini posters for students to glue into notebooks. In addition, handouts are included so students can practice inferring information about characters, as well as providing evidence. Incl
Preview of Letter Recognition - Recognizing the Alphabet | ABC

Letter Recognition - Recognizing the Alphabet | ABC

Help students learn to recognize and identify the letters in the alphabet one letter at a time. Students are asked to search for a letter (uppercase and lowercase) then must color the circles that contain that letter! One page for each letter of the alphabet. Laminate and reuse throughout the year! ***************************************************************************************** Related Products Initial Letter Sound Sorting Activity Animal Alphabet Poster Set Letter Practice Activit
Preview of Capitalizing Practice - Capitalize Names of Places | Capitalization

Capitalizing Practice - Capitalize Names of Places | Capitalization

Specific practice capitalizing names of places. Included are two worksheets, a poster (color and black & white version), and a 12 card sorting activity with answer key! ************************************************************************************* Related Products Capitalizing Names Practice - $1.50Capitalizing Titles-A Library Scavenger Hunt - $1.00
Preview of Capitalizing Titles Practice | Library Scavenger Hunt | Capitilization

Capitalizing Titles Practice | Library Scavenger Hunt | Capitilization

Students practice capitalizing titles of books and magazines with this activity. Take your class to the library or use your own classroom library to let students find books and record their answers while capitalizing the title correctly! This is a one page worksheet that prints in black and white. Several ways to use: literacy centers, partner students up, have them work individually, small group, or even extra practice for early finishers. Related ProductsCapitalizing Names of Places - $1.50C
Preview of Greek and Latin Roots: A Unit Study

Greek and Latin Roots: A Unit Study

Ideal for quick implementation - cover your root word objectives in 10 minutes a day! This set teaches 68 Greek and Latin roots over 34 weeks of school. Included each week is a teacher introduction page that covers the roots, their meaning, and words that contain the root. In addition, use a student introduction page to show students the root, its meaning, and a picture. Ideas for lessons included and matching sets for each week! This 95 page set includes:-Outline of all words used -Introductio
Preview of Say and Circle Initial Letter Sounds

Say and Circle Initial Letter Sounds

Worksheets to help students practice initial sounds that are ready to print and go! Students say the name of the picture and circle the beginning sound that is heard. This is a set of three worksheets, but you have the option to print two ways: pages with two answer choices or pages with three answer choices. These handouts are animal-themed and in black and white only. Perfect for literacy centers, guided groups, extra practice at home, or as an assessment! What you get:Three worksheets with t
Preview of Mother's Day Activities - quick!

Mother's Day Activities - quick!

Five different activities to choose from! Teacher directions and lesson ideas included. Easy ways to integrate writing and reading. Ready to print and make copies for the teacher who needs it quick. Activities are: 1. Five Reasons My Mom is the Greatest! 2. All About Mom 3. Lovin' You is as Easy as... 4. How do we Compare? 5. Daily Gazette Newspaper Article ***************************************************************************** Related Product: Free Mother's Day Award - it matches this
Preview of Create a Story- Story Plot & Characterization Writing Activity|Christmas

Create a Story- Story Plot & Characterization Writing Activity|Christmas

Writing and reading Christmas activity in one! Review plot elements, characterization, and writing a story! Students craft a Christmas story by selecting one Christmas character, one character trait, a setting, and a problem. Students must then write a story including their selections and create a solution to their story's problem! Two copies included: Color and black & white! Each version comes with matching lined paper as an option for students to write on. **********************************
Preview of Context Clue Poster

Context Clue Poster

Use these posters for your bulletin board, as part of a literacy center, or at student's desks as they silent read. One poster gives the definition of the term "context clues" and the other gives students step by step directions on how to figure out the meaning of an unknown word. Pair this poster set with my context clue activities! Context Clue PracticeVocabulary in Context Practice Set 1Vocabulary in Context Practice Set 2Vocabulary in Context Practice Set 3***********************************
Preview of Capitalizing Names | Capitalization Practice | Capitalize

Capitalizing Names | Capitalization Practice | Capitalize

Students practice capitalizing names of people, animals, and characters with this set. Perfect practice set after you've taught the lesson. Several ways to use this set: homework, quiz, whole class, partner, literacy center, or small group! Inside You'll Get- 15 question worksheet - Poster (color and black/white version), - Sorting Activity with 12 cards sorting activity with answer key Related ProductsCapitalizing Places Practice - $1.50Capitalizing Titles-A Library Scavenger Hunt - $1.00Cust
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Experience

I have 12 years of teaching experience in public education in Texas. I've taught grades 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8. I've also taught a range of subjects: reading, writing, science, Texas History, and U.S. History.

Teaching style

Putting student's needs first!

Awards & shining teacher moments

Selected as part of district team to create curriculum and activities

My own education history

I have a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies and a M.Ed in Educational Leadership.

Additional biographical information

I love creating new and exciting things to use in my classroom!