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Having taught over 10 years, I find I LOVE to teach in very rural areas. I am now on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation teaching early elementary. Go BRAVES!
My specialty is working with students who struggle to read or have behaviors that make learning a challenge.
I've written children's and young adult books as well as poetry but have not found myself an agent yet to help publish them.
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Literal Lizzy's Trip to the Store - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater is for three students. In this script, we were examining literal phrases. That is, when everything is taken to mean exactly what is said. Literal Lizzy only understands things in this way. We then used this Reader's Theater to begin a study on homonyms, homophones, and homographs. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end of the scr
2nd - 6th, Adult Education
Drama, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.2.4a
, RF.2.4b
+16
6 Scripts - Fun Small Group Reader's Theaters for First Grade Level Readers
This group of scripts was written for my lower level reading groups. They are all on a 1st grade level. The number of characters goes from 3 to 5. Some are funny, some tell a story, and all encourage the struggling reader to read out loud. The problem I find with most scripts written on a lower level is that they can be boring and have too many characters. I have written these in order to address those issues. Three of them are fairy tales. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end
1st - 3rd, Adult Education
Drama, For All Subjects, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+15
Literal Lizzy is Introduced to Similes and Metaphors - Small Group R.T.
This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 students. This script introduces students to similes and metaphors and give them some practice with them. It does NOT explain the difference between them though because it is the first time students have encountered them. In the script, Literal Lizzy who I have used before on a simpler script, thinks that everything someone says is literal. This means that what is said is exactly what is meant. Billy and Wanda help her practice metaphors and simile
2nd - 5th, Adult Education
Drama, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.2.4a
, RF.2.4b
+17
The King of Easter -Joke Contest - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for four students. This script is for Easter. My students had requested a script with Easter jokes and this is the result. In the script everyone is getting ready for the Easter party. Pam tells everyone she has a bunch of jokes and can’t wait to tell them. Everyone begins to argue about who has more jokes, is funnier, and who is the King of Easter Jokes. They decide to have a contest to decide who the winner is. They take turns telling jokes until they
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+13
Fairy Tales - Jack and the Beanstalk - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 - 5 students. The language is designed for mid 2nd grade on up. Some parts are smaller and can be combined. This is the story of Jack and the beanstalk. In the script, Jack and his mom are very poor and have to sell the family cow. When Jack goes to do this, he meets a man who tells him that he will trade him the cow for 5 magic beans. Jack agrees and takes the beans to mom. His mother gets very angry and throws the beans out the window. In the m
2nd - 6th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.2.4a
, RF.2.4b
+17
Little Red Riding Hood - Small Group Reader's Theater for First Grade
This reader's theater was written for 3 students. It was written for students who are on a 1st grade reading level. The level of the script is H to I. In the script, Little Red Riding Hood’s grandma is sick. She wants to take her a basket of food. The wolf sees her and runs ahead to grandma’s house. He dresses up as grandma and waits. When Little Red Riding Hood comes, the wolf chases her and almost gets her. The woodcutter comes just in time. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the
1st - 3rd, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+15
The Boy Who Cried Wolf - Early Reader Aesop Small Group Reader's Theater
This script was written for three students. The script was written for students on a first grade reading level between an E and a J. The plot is as follows: There once was a boy who watched after his sheep. He grew bored and wanted to play tricks on the town people. He cried wolf and called for help when there was no wolf there. Soon they would not believe him when he called for help. One day, the wolf was there for real. When the boy called for help, no one came. There is a small writing/dis
1st - 3rd, Adult Education
Drama, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+15
The Little Red Hen - Small Group Reader's Theater for First Grade Level
This reader's theater was written for 4 students. It was written for students who are on a 1st grade reading level. It is on level G. The Little Red Hen finds some wheat seeds and wants to plant them to get wheat for flour which she will use to make yummy bread. She asks her friends to help her but they will not. The Little Red Hen does it all by herself and gets to eat the bread alone. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I use all of my Reader'
K - 3rd, Adult Education
Drama, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.K.4
, RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
+16
The Three Little Pigs - Small Group Reader's Theater for First Grade Level
This reader's theater was written for 5 students. It was written for students who are on a 1st grade reading level. It is on level G. In the script, the three little pigs are going to build houses. The oldest brother warns the others to make their homes the best that they can. The two other pigs believe that the best is the fastest and the cheapest. One day a wolf comes to knock on their doors and blows their homes down. The two brothers run to the oldest pig and he lets them in. The wolf can’t
K - 3rd, Adult Education
Drama, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.K.10
, RL.1.10
, RL.2.10
+20
The Class Pet - Small Group Reader's Theater for First Grade Level Readers
This reader's theater was written for 4 students. It was written for students who are on a 1st grade reading level. In the script, the class is getting a pet. Nan, Pat, Bill, and Jon are trying to guess what the pet will be. They discuss problems that different animals may cause and decide that the class pet should be a fish. I used this script to help my phonics group practice and then, once they performed it, we wrote a persuasive paper asking the principal to let us have a pet. There is a sm
1st - 5th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+23
We Are Bob - Small Group Reader's Theater Using ONLY Zeno Words!
This Reader's Theater uses Zeno words as well as a few K - 1st dolch words. Zeno words are the MOST used in the English language. 50% to 60% of the words found on any page of a book are the first 100 words that we call Zeno words. There are 51 words in the script. It helps early readers as well as those who are WHOLE language learners like some who are dyslexic. Unlike other scripts I have not made sight word cards for students but they would be easy to add.The was written for four students. It
K - 4th, Adult Education
For All Subjects, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.K.10
, RL.1.10
, RL.2.10
+26
Waiter, There Is a Fly in My Soup! - First Grade Small Group Readers' Theater
This reader's theater was written for 3 students. It was written for students who are on a 1st grade reading level. In the sript, there is a fly in Sally’s soup. The waiter does not understand why there is a fly in it. He is confused and wants Adam and Sally to pay for the soup but not the fly. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I use this reader's theater to introduce many subjects as well as to reinforce others and improve fluency. Reader's
K - 3rd, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.K.4
, RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
+13
Will You Eat a Bug? - First Grade Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for 3 students. It was written for students who are on a 1st grade reading level. In the script, Matt likes to eat bugs. Fred and Nan want to know how they taste. Matt offers to eat one with them but Fred does not want to. My students, especially the ones struggling to read, still require motivation to improve and that is where Reader's Theater comes in. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I use small group rea
K - 3rd, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.K.4
, RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
+13
Fairy Tales - Goldilocks and the Three Bears - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 students. This is the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. It is on a 2nd grade reading level. In the script - Goldilocks does not listen to her parents and gets lost in the woods. She finds the home of the three bears and goes inside. She tries each bear’s food and eats all of Baby bear’s. Next, Goldilocks tries each bear’s chair and likes Baby bear’s. She breaks it. Then Goldilocks tries their beds. She likes Baby bear’s and falls fast asleep
2nd - 5th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.2.4a
, RF.2.4b
+20
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About the store
Experience
Having taught over 10 years, I find I LOVE to teach in very rural areas. I am now on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation teaching early elementary. Go BRAVES!
My specialty is working with students who struggle to read or have behaviors that make learning a challenge.
I've written children's and young adult books as well as poetry but have not found myself an agent yet to help publish them.
Teaching style
I really believe in the Piaget approach along with the 7 different learning styles. I try to incorporate 3 styles at a time into my lessons to enhance learning. I also focus on high engagement and have yet to follow my lesson plan to the 'T' because of this.
Thus showing how lessons are 'in the moment' and adjust that way to my students.
One of my favorite things is getting rid of grading papers and switching to a quick check at the end of the lesson. Within 3-5 minutes and usually 3 questions, I can identify and mark where each student is and then adjust the lesson for the next day accordingly. Ie. adding more reteach or extensions etc. Yes, there are still papers selected to go into a folder for them to show their parents to celebrate and demonstrate their own success but they are more intentionally selected and made.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Two Americorps tours of duty, 'Driven to Teach' award, National Poet Society Recognition, etc.
Teacher of the Year at T.O. Smith Elementary in Ogden Utah. 2015
My own education history
Two Bachelors Degrees. One in Education and one in Technical Writing.
Additional biographical information
I now live on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation in Owyhee Nevada. We still miss our dear friends from Monument Valley. If you, too, like teaching in the trenches and want to jump out of the frying pan into the fire, they are a place to go. Both have a desperate need for committed teachers. I have 7 children, am learning (slowly) Spanish, Navajo, and Sign Language, and I love to Crochet!
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