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Upper Elementary Bliss

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Multiple years of teaching experience in elementary and middle schools. Instructional coach and curriculum specialist. Expert in professional development and structured literacy.
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Preview of Ghost by Jason Reynolds Discussion Cards and Novel Study

Ghost by Jason Reynolds Discussion Cards and Novel Study

This is a companion for Ghost, a novel by Jason Reynolds. Included are:► Silent read-around prereading activity► 24 high-level question discussion cards, with possible answer key, that cover ideas such as: character traits symbolism author's craft theme character motivations setting conflicts ► Comprehension activities and worksheets that cover -setting -sequence of events -theme -character traits -writing long and strong about an idea -vocabulary -mood/atmosphere  Other Products You May Enjo
Preview of Prefix and Suffix Games

Prefix and Suffix Games

3 games included:►prefix/suffix BINGO ►Suffix I Have Who Has ►Prefix I Have Who Has These three games will help students learn the meaning of 30 affixes (prefixes and suffixes are both included). Prefixes covered: un, pre, re, mis, en, super, inter, trans, fore, dis, non, anti, de, in, mid, over, semi, sub, and super. Suffixes covered: ment, ly, able, ful, er, est, en, ic, tion, less and ness. Helping students learn the meaning of these common prefixes and suffixes will help them tackle unkn
Preview of Greek and Latin Roots Games

Greek and Latin Roots Games

Three games for Greek and Latin roots: • I have, who has?• BINGO• ConcentrationAlso included is a study guide for 30 common Greek/Latin roots:  bio, aster, audi, photo, ped, centi, kilo, graph, dem, poly, therm, trans, zoo, cred, ology, inter, super, vert, phobia, anti, geo, auto, chron, quart, polis, bene, tri, luna, hydro and milli.   Related Products ⭐ Prefix and Suffix Games (BINGO, I have who has) ⭐ Greek and Latin Roots Order Up Self Checking Center
Preview of Deep Study of Character Traits

Deep Study of Character Traits

Games and small group instruction ideas to help your students use robust vocabulary for describing character traits.  If you want to encourage your students to use more sophisticated character trait vocabulary, then this resource is for you. INCLUDED: •Character trait "I have, Who has?" •Character trait BINGO •Small group resources for RANKING synonyms of less sophisticated character traits •Order Up, a character trait vocabulary review •Sorting activity for distinguishing between TRAITS and E
Preview of Common Types of Analogies Reference Sheet FREEBIE

Common Types of Analogies Reference Sheet FREEBIE

This is a reference sheet with common types of analogies and examples of each type.   If you enjoy this freebie, please leave feedback.   Related Products ⭐ Prefix and Suffix Games (BINGO, I have who has) ⭐ Reading Review Games (for state reading test or end of year review) ⭐ Greek and Latin Roots Order Up Self Checking Center ⭐ Greek and Latin Roots Games, BINGO, concentration, I have who has, study guide
Preview of Impostors by Scott Westerfeld Novel Study with Discussion Cards

Impostors by Scott Westerfeld Novel Study with Discussion Cards

Impostors is a new novel by the same author as the Uglies series, Scott Westerfeld. This novel is a companion series, taking place in the same setting as the Uglies, but a decade later and with exciting new characters! This comprehensive novel study contains: 72 high level discussion cardsBookmarks to print on cardstockPrintables for concepts such as setting, mood, symbolism, vocabulary and themeActivity for character trait sortingActivity for sequencing events of the novelStudent resource shee
Preview of Matched by Ally Condie High Level Discussion Cards

Matched by Ally Condie High Level Discussion Cards

Included are 36 discussion cards for the novel Matched by Ally Condie. There is one high level discussion question for each of the 32 chapters, as well as questions for prior to reading the novel and after reading the novel. Each question is designed to generate discussion that requires text based evidence for support. Some skills addressed by the questions: text to text connectionscharacter relationshipsmaking predictionsanalysis of figurative languageanalysis of settingcharacter motivationsc
Preview of Rubrics for grading reading workshop components

Rubrics for grading reading workshop components

Sometimes giving grades is necessary but difficult for reading workshop. Included in this package are three rubrics: reading journal, book clubs and TDA. Rubrics can be used to give grades to these components of the reading workshop structure.
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Multiple years of teaching experience in elementary and middle schools. Instructional coach and curriculum specialist. Expert in professional development and structured literacy.

Teaching style

Every day should include a little play and fun. I enjoy getting students up out of their desks and moving around. Professional development should be practical and immediately useful!

Awards & shining teacher moments

My students are my greatest honor and reward

My own education history

M.Sc. in Elementary Education. Reading Specialist and Principal certifications.

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I have my personal zoo: 2 dogs, 2 cats, several fish and a few hermit crabs.