About the store
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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A Modern-Day Rapunzel Story - TOTALLY Twisted Fairy Tales - Small Group R.T.
This small group reader's theater was written for 3 students. Two parts are for girls and one part is for a boy. The story is about Rapunzel who is a normal girl with an unusual name. Prince, a normal boy with a dog's name, thinks he is living a fairy tale and comes to rescue Rapunzel. Rapunzel thinks he is crazy. There is a short writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.This reader's theater is also in my Twisted Tales pack. I write small group reader's theaters so
3rd - 6th, Adult Education
Drama, Literature, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
 +18
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
The Tomato Tornado - Small Group Reader's Theater for Safety
This is small group reader's theater is for three students. for small groups. The object is to improve fluency while teaching tornado safety! Mabel thinks that she and the others are supposed to be talking to the class about tomatoes, but they are supposed to be doing TORNADOES. Matt and Nancy correct her and help lead the discussion. It teaches tornado safety as well as spreading some humor about the situation. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond
3rd - 10th, Adult Education
Drama, Science, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
 +16
Jackie Robinson - The Man Who Opened the Door- Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a Reader's Theater written for 4 students. They can be either boys or girls or both. It discusses Jackie Robinson and his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The focus is on team support. In the script, a kid is getting ready to go see a baseball game and is really excited. His friends are NOT that familiar with baseball but want to know what his/her favorite part is. When the kid tells them that it is watching the teams work together and show support, the other kids are surprised. They a
3rd - 8th, Adult Education
Character Education, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
 +14
Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors - Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. It is to help explain what comets, meteors, and asteroids are. In the script, Brian is supposed to have written a report about Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids but he hasn’t been working on it. He thinks that all of them are space rocks. His friends help him out and explain the differences between them. There is a short writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I write small group reader's theaters so th
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Astronomy, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
 +7
An Interview with the Easter Bunny - Small Group Reader's Theater for Easter
This reader's theater is for a small group of three students. It was written for Easter. In the script, there are only a few days left until Easter but two reporters have been granted an interview. However, as they talk with the Easter Bunny, it becomes clear that all he thinks about is eggs and all he can say begins with EGGS. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.If you are looking for a version of this in Spanish, please visit LosDosMaestros!I
3rd - 10th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RL.7.10
, RF.4.4
 +11
Reader's Theaters for Black History Month
In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reader's Theater does this. In this package I have placed 6 Reader's Theaters. Each one has been written for Black History Month but can be formed at any time. The names of the reader's theaters are Jackie Robinson and the Bus, I Want to Read – The True story of how Fredrick Douglas Learned to Read, News of Ruby Bridges – A Kid’s Persp
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
 +4
Hansel & Pretzel - Totally TWISTED Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater is for a group of 4 to 5 students. It takes the story of Hansel and Gretel and, well, TWISTS it! My students loved it. There is another Hansel and Gretel script I have written and I use both when I want to compare and contrast this story. I had to pre-teach a few words to the group but they were quite eager. If you have looked at any of my other scripts you will know how much I believe in using Reader's Theater to improve student's reading abilities. It is motivational and
5th - 8th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
, CCRA.R.10
 +6
SIOP Lesson Plan - Weathering and Erosion Hands-On Science Experiments
Are you looking for experiments that are fairly easy and quick but that teach Weathering and Erosion? This packet has two. One covers Erosion by Abrasion and the other covers Erosion by Water. This is the first SIOP lesson plan I have posted on here. It was written for the CORE Science Curriculum for 5th grade - the section that covers weathering. There are two experiments that tie science and language arts writing together. This includes, not only the lesson plans but the worksheets. It is wr
5th, Adult Education
Earth Sciences, Other (Science)
CCSS
W.5.2
, W.5.7
, W.5.9
 +2
Jackie Robinson and the Bus - Small Group Readers' Theater
This reader's theater was written for four students. It is based on an incident that happened 11 years prior to Rosa Parks. Mr. Robinson was asked to move from his seat on a desegregated army bus and, when he refused, it led to a court marshal. Jackie Robinson was given an honorable discharge just a few months later. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end of the script for your students to respond to.I write small group reader's theaters so students will work better in centers an
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
 +10
Math Stories - Small Group Reader's Theaters
This group of scripts was written to introduce or reinforce key math concepts. As you are aware, math has a language all its own and it is critical to practice and use the language as much as possible. These reader's theaters were written just for that purpose! Items covered in them are: - the properties of multiplication - classification of quadrilaterals - formulas for perimeter, area and volume - introducing fractions, mixed numbers, and explaining the need for common denominators. Some are f
5th - 10th, Adult Education
Drama, Other (Math), Short Stories
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
 +20
Chinye - A West African Cinderella Story - Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater is for 4 - 7 students. I have each narrator also take a smaller part. This is the West African version of Cinderella. In the script, Chinye lives with her father, stepmother, and stepsister. The stepmother and stepsister hate her and make her do all the hard chores. The stepmother decides she wants to kill Chinye so she sends her to get water in the jungle at night. The animals do not kill her though and one, a warthog, leads her to a tiny hut. An old woman lives there and
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
 +19
Beauty & the Beets - and the Onions and the Turnips - Totally TWISTED Fairy Tale
This is a Reader's Theater was written for 4 parts. It is designed for students who are in 5th grade or older but could be adjusted for 4th grade. This Reader's Theater was written to encourage students to save money. It ties in to Financial Literacy but it is also a twisted tale and meant to be funny. In the script, Beauty and her sisters live in poverty. Beauty has a talent for growing beets but can she use it to make money? There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your stude
4th - 8th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
 +15
The Erosion Explosion - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a reader's theater for three students. It is about erosion. One of the student's did not listen to their teacher and thinks they are going to study an explosion. We used it in our intervention group to introduce a science topic that we were studying --- erosion. There is a short writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. Most of my scripts are i
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Earth Sciences, Short Stories
CCSS
CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.10
, CCRA.SL.1
 +4
The Right to Vote - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater is for 4 students. At least one needs to be a girl. The name says it all. The Right to Vote. It examines who could vote in colonial times and discusses when they changed. It also tries to convince students that the privilege of voting is just that - a privilege that should not be ignored or undervalued. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I wrote this Reader's Theater for Constitution Day. I hope that you find i
3rd - 7th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, U.S. History
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
 +14
Coyote and The Rolling Stone - Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater is for 3 students. It is based on a Goshute tale of how Coyote did NOT listen to his brother. I no longer teach on the Navajo Indian Reservation but my students still LOVE Coyote tales. We used this one to compare and contrast Navajo Coyote tales with other tribes. This Reader's Theater is only 5 pages and a fairly quick and easy read. In the script, Coyote does NOT believe stones can chase him and will NOT listen to his brother’s warning. When the stone comes, will someone
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Native Americans, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
 +17
Jack, His Mother, and the Beanstalk - Totally TWISTED Fairy Tales for S.G.R.T.
This small group reader's theater is for 3 students. It is a twisted tale. In the script, Jack is not a very bright young man and he is always exaggerating stories. His mother has warned him. One time too many he does not think things through and sells the cow for used lottery tickets. Jack does have something going for him though, LUCK! Ever wonder how the story got started? Now you will find out. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I have a fe
4th - 8th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
 +13
If Quadrilaterals Could Talk - MATH Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater has been written for 5 students. It is intended to help students remember what features special quadrilaterals, trapezoids, parallelograms, rectangles, squares, and rhombuses have. Many times students struggle to keep the shapes separate. This will help. It is a fun way to tie math and language arts together. I use this script to help students review quadrilaterals. In the script, each of the quadrilaterals think that they are special because of the things they have until
4th - 10th, Adult Education
Drama, Geometry, Short Stories
CCSS
4.G.A.1
, 4.G.A.2
, 5.G.B.3
 +16
The Witch's New Broom - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater has 4 parts. I wrote this one especially for the time near Halloween as students start thinking about spooky stories. If you like this script try the Halloween pack! I use the rubric that I have placed in my store. In the script, Rankle keeps bragging about how wicked she is and drives all the other witches nuts. Scrimpy decides to teach Rankle a lesson and pretends to get a new broom that only the wickedest witches can see. Rankle falls for it and buys the broo
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
 +12
COYOTE TALES - How Coyote Got His Name - A Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a Native American tale about how Coyote got his name. This is for 5 to 9 students. He features prominently in a lot of stories of the Navajo and in many other tribes. I first saw this one online but have heard it from our Navajo teacher since. In the script, the animals all want to have a name of their very own. They ask Old Man to give them one and he tells them to arrive at dawn. Coyote is determined to be first by staying up all night. Just before dawn he falls asleep and awakens aro
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Native Americans, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
 +17
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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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