The Little Teaching Tornado
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Valley View, Texas, United States
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I am a passionate and dedicated educator with over 11 years of experience shaping young minds in Texas. I have had the privilege of teaching 2nd grade dual language across content, as well as 4th and 5th grades across content in a variety of educational settings. My commitment to student success is unwavering, and I strive to create a positive, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment where every child feels valued and empowered. I pride myself on adapting to the diverse needs of my students, using innovative teaching strategies that inspire and engage them. My goal is always to leave a lasting impact, helping students grow academically and personally as they navigate their educational journey.
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Folk Tales, Fables, Tall Tales, Legends, Myths- Lesson Slides and Guided Notes
This is a fully loaded resource to cover ALL of folk tales, fables, legends, myths, and tall tales! With rich visuals as well as a linked read-aloud and NOT JUST ONE, but three formative options to monitor student understanding and adjust! Includes: Complete slides with talking pointsGuided NotesReading task formativeResearch task formativeMultiple choice quiz!
2nd - 6th
Literature, Other (ELA), Reading
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.9
, CCRA.R.10
 +7
Beginning of Year Student Inventory-Printable and Digital!
Wish you could get to know your students the first weeks without seeing them as a test score from last year? Need to gauge their interest? This reading and writing survey will create a profile for you of exactly how your students feel about reading and writing. Based on both of Jennifer Seravallo's books on reading and writing strategies, these questions get to the heart of how and why a student might disengage from reading or writing in your classroom in a low-risk setting. I learn SO MUCH from
3rd - 7th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.6
 +3
Beginning of Year Routines and Procedures plus Mini Quiz! Notebook themed!
Composition notebook themed! Editable! This is a comprehensive editable list of routines and procedures every teacher needs to teach their class on day one. Use for the first day, then revisit as needed after breaks to reinforce. Slides include a short quiz to check for understanding and keep students engaged.
K - 8th
Classroom Community, Other (ELA), Social Emotional Learning
Interactive Reading Notebook Set-Up - All the printables for students!
Need a simple way to begin reading notebooks this year? I've tried tabs, left side/right side, and all that jazz. This is what works for me at the beginning of the year and my students USE THEM EVERY DAY! Please check my other listings for all my reading strategy lessons, paper conserving printables for multiple students, and of course, writing and grammar too!
3rd - 6th
Other (ELA), Reading, Reading Strategies
Grammar inspired by Patterns of Power! Printables for Sentences: Grades 1-5
The *Patterns of Power* grammar resource is designed to enhance students' understanding of grammar and sentence structure. It introduces students to patterns in language that allow them to write and speak more effectively, building strong foundational skills that improve their communication. These printables guide students as they navigate through these complex patterns in a simple, interactive way. Use the ADDITIONAL "Apply It' section as a quick exit ticket or formative! - **Clear Explanations
1st - 5th
Grammar, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, LA.4.11.D.i
 +6
Grammar inspired by Patterns of Power! Printables for Punctuation: Grades 1-5
Patterns of Power inspired Grammar Resource: A Tool for Writing Success! This *Patterns of Power* grammar resource is designed to enhance students' understanding of grammar and sentence structure. It introduces students to patterns in language that allow them to write and speak more effectively, building strong foundational skills that improve their communication. Each page can be used to guide them through the quick ten minute lessons THESE have an additional "Apply it" section in place of the
1st - 5th
Grammar, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, LA.4.11.D.x
 +3
Grammar with Patterns of Power! Printable for Complete Sentences: Grades 1-5
Patterns of Power inspired Grammar Resource: A Tool for Writing Success! This *Patterns of Power* grammar resource is designed to enhance students' understanding of grammar and sentence structure. It introduces students to patterns in language that allow them to write and speak more effectively, building strong foundational skills that improve their communication. Each page can be used to guide them through the quick ten minute lessons THESE have an additional "Apply it" section in place of the
1st - 5th
Grammar, Other (ELA), Writing
TEKS
LA.4.11.D.x
, LA.4.11.D.i
, LA.4.11.D.iii
 +7
Your BEST FIRST Reading Lesson of the Year: The Why and the How
Start the year off right! These slides will guide your students through a simple reading notebook setup, which you can make even better by grabbing my interactive notebook student printables! Next, you are going to blow their minds with some startling facts about reading in America today and how it can make a big difference in their future. Take discussion breaks-this gets interesting! Finally, you'll help them bookshop using two reading strategies Jennifer Seravallo's Reading Strategies 2.0 to
3rd - 7th
Other (ELA), Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS
RF.4.4a
, LA.4.5
, LA.4.6.A
Graphic Novel Mini-Lesson Slides Gradual Release Model
Have a graphic novel unit but short on resources to actually teach the PROCESS to students?! You will love this! Use these slides to: Help your students take any rough draft and turn it into a graphic novel! For a quick whole group lesson, or in small group as a writing conference for students who need an extension.
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.6
, LA.4.11.E
 +4
Building a Writing Community- 3 Foundation Lessons!
You and your writers are going to love the activities and lesson included here! In these slides you will Guide your students to play writing workshop pictionary to teach listening skills and workshop voice levels!Lead them in three quick writes to build stamina!Build teamwork and community, and empower them with chants and the WHY of writing!
3rd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
 +10
Grammar inspired by Patterns of Power! Printables for Nouns: Grades 1-5
*Patterns of Power* Grammar Resource: A Tool for Student Success** The *Patterns of Power* grammar resource is designed to enhance students' understanding of grammar and sentence structure. It introduces students to patterns in language that allow them to write and speak more effectively, building strong foundational skills that improve their communication. These printables guide students as they navigate through these complex patterns in a simple, interactive way. Use the ADDITIONAL "Apply It'
1st - 5th
Grammar, Other (ELA), Writing
Grammar inspired by Patterns of Power! Printables for Capitalization: Grades 1-5
*Patterns of Power* inspired Grammar Resource: A Tool for Student Success** This *Patterns of Power* grammar resource is designed to enhance students' understanding of grammar and sentence structure. It introduces students to patterns in language that allow them to write and speak more effectively, building strong foundational skills that improve their communication. Each page can be used to guide them through the quick ten minute lessons THESE have an additional "Apply it" section so you can q
1st - 5th
Grammar, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS, TEKS
L.4.1
, L.4.1a
, L.4.1b
 +18
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About the store
Experience
I am a passionate and dedicated educator with over 11 years of experience shaping young minds in Texas. I have had the privilege of teaching 2nd grade dual language across content, as well as 4th and 5th grades across content in a variety of educational settings. My commitment to student success is unwavering, and I strive to create a positive, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment where every child feels valued and empowered. I pride myself on adapting to the diverse needs of my students, using innovative teaching strategies that inspire and engage them. My goal is always to leave a lasting impact, helping students grow academically and personally as they navigate their educational journey.
Teaching style
My teaching style is all about keeping things fresh and engaging for my students. I love using weird, wacky ideas to keep them on their toes and make learning feel fun. With kids' short attention spans, I incorporate pop culture, social media trends, music, and technology whenever I can. I believe in making lessons relatable, so I connect what we're learning to the things they care about, whether it's a viral video or the latest song. My goal is to create a dynamic classroom where students are excited to participate and can't wait to learn more!
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