Multiple years of teaching experience in elementary and middle schools. Instructional coach and curriculum specialist. Expert in professional development and structured literacy.
Included in this novel unit of The Last Kids On Earth: 50 discussion cards (questions from every chapter, before reading and after reading, high level questions and questions for every level reader)example/possible answers for discussion questionsThe Last Kids on Earth bookmarks10 Different Comprehension activities and worksheets that cover: -setting -sequence of events -theme -character traits -writing long and strong about an idea -vocabula
Test prep doesn't have to be boring! Play this fun test prep review game with your students to review the following before the big state reading test: text structureauthor's purposeparts of plotthemefigurative languagefact, opinion, generalization, synonym, antonym, homonymCheck out these related products that help make test prep FUN: 3rd and 4th grade jeopardy reviewELA test taking vocabulary cardsState Reading Test Vocabulary Board Game5th grade jeopardy reviewprefix and suffix games6th grade
If your students love graphic novels, they will love these task cards! Perfect for a literacy center or an engaging way to captivate your readers any time! These task cards help your students learn the vocabulary of graphic novels. Included is a student reference sheet to help them along the way. Included in this resource: 24 Task cardsStudent recording sheetAnswer KeyStudent reference sheet with graphic novel vocabulary terms and definitionsRelated resources: Graphic Novel BundleHow to read
3rd - 7th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
This is a fun, engaging way for your students to practice Greek and Latin roots. Included: 32 task cardsStudent recording sheetAnswer keyStudent study guideDirections for "Silent Seek and Search" game for use of task cardsCheck out these related products: Greek and Latin Root GamesPrefix and Suffix Games
Your students will be completely engaged with these poetry vocabulary task cards. Hide them inside of eggs to increase the engagement! 32 task cardsStudent study guide with all of the terms reviewed on task cardsStudent recording sheet and answer keyIdeas for useVocabulary terms reviewed:alliteration, idiom, hyperbole, personification, metaphor, simile, speaker, theme, author's purpose, mood, symbolism, repetition, stanza, rhyme, rhyming couplet, rhyme scheme, and imagery.
There are 28 task cards to help your students learn the conventions of standard english. Topics included: capitalizationsubject-verb agreementmultiple meaning wordspunctuating dialoguerun-onsending punctuationcompound sentencesspecific detailsThe entire product is visible in the preview.
This is a fun, engaging way for your students to practice Greek and Latin roots. Included: 32 task cardsStudent recording sheetAnswer keyStudent study guideCheck out these related products: Greek and Latin Roots GamesPrefix and Suffix Games
This is a fun, engaging way for your students to practice Greek and Latin roots. Included: 32 task cardsStudent recording sheetAnswer keyStudent study guideDirections for "Silent Seek and Search" game for use of task cardsCheck out these related products: Greek and Latin Root GamesPrefix and Suffix Games
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.
Additional biographical information
I have my personal zoo: 2 dogs, 2 cats, several fish and a few hermit crabs.
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