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Underground Railroad Virtual Field Trip - PowerPoint and Google Slides

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Take a virtual field trip with your class and explore safe houses (stations) on the Underground Railroad. This Google Slides product also includes a PowerPoint version. This lesson includes links to videos of actual safe houses, as well as

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Black History Month

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

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$5.75

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Family Tree Project | Templates | Activities for Primary Grades

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This family tree project is designed to help primary students create their own family trees, while building a deeper understanding of their own families. This project contains templates and writing activities designed to get young kids thinking

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Lesson

CCSS:

W.2.3, W.2.8, W.3.3, W.3.7

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Folktale Passages with Tall Tales, Figurative Language Lessons and Dioramas

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Students read five folktales about famous tall tale legends. Each passage features a different figurative language lesson. As a culminating activity, kids create engaging pop-up book dioramas. Read about Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, John Henry,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.3.2, L.3.3, L.3.3a, L.3.5, L.3.5a, L.4.3, L.4.3a, L.4.4b, L.4.5, L.4.5a

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Finding The Central Message in a Story | Distance Learning

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Teach your class to find the central message in a storyThis presentation is designed to be your minilesson on finding the central message of stories. The lesson contains 25 slides, that you can use to teach this theme to your students. It also

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RL.2.2, RL.3.2

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Bundle | Describe How Characters Respond to Major Events and Challenges | Slides

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Before students can describe how characters respond to major events and challenges, they need to understand a few things. This bundle includes slide presentations on identifying the main character, identifying character traits, identifying major

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.3, RL.2.3

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$12.19

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Eastern Woodland Native American Lessons, Activities and Diorama Pop up Book

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Study Eastern Woodland Native Americans with your students. This unit has lessons and activities for a detailed study of Eastern Woodland Indians. Students will make their own diorama pop up books. The lessons on this group of First Americans

Subjects:

Native Americans, Thanksgiving, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.2.3, RI.2.6, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.6, RI.3.10, RI.4.1...

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People of the Plains | Native American Region | Activities | Diorama Pop Up Book

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Study the Native American region of the People of the Plains with your class. This unit has lessons and activities about the Plains Indians. Topics include buffalo hunts (and why the people of the plains are also known as the people of the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.6, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.6, RI.3.10, RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RI.4.6...

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The Polar Express Activities and Diorama Pop Up Book

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These Polar Express activities will engage your students. This unit is perfect for a Polar Express Day for your class! These no-prep printables, worksheets, and diorama allow your students to delve deeper into the story.At the conclusion of your

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3

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Native American Regions Bundle | Lessons, Activities | Diorama | Pop up Books

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Study four Native American Regions: People of the Plains, Eastern Woodlands, Northwest Coast, and Southwest Coast Native Americans with your students. Each unit includes informational texts for a detailed study of four diverse groups of first

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.6, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.6, RI.3.10, RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RI.4.6...

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Recount Stories and Determine Their Central Message

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Before students can recount stories and determine their central message they need to understand a few things. This bundle provides you with five days of reading lessons teaching retelling stories, all about fables and folktales, and how to find the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RL.2.2

$11.49

$9.19

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John Henry - Tall Tale Activities on Metaphors and Similes

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John Henry is the perfect tall tale to teach your students about metaphors and similes. A tall tale passage about John Henry is included in this lesson. Students can complete activities to practice identifying metaphors and similes, and even create

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.3.2, L.3.5, L.4.5a, CCRA.L.5

$4.99

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Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk - A Novel Study

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This is a novel study of Jack by Liesl Shurtliff. This unit is designed to engage your students in the novel, and to measure their comprehension of it. The unit includes 10 writing activities, and 7 quizzes (each containing 5 questions). There

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.6, RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.5.6

$7.50

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3-D Shapes Attributes of Solid Prisms and Pyramids

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Study 3-D shapes attributes with your class. 3D shapes are so much fun! Make sure your students learn their true ins and outs with this 3D shapes lesson. This lesson will allow your students to explore and study polyhedrons. In this lesson your

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

2.G.A.1, 3.G.A.1, 4.G.A.1

$4.50

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Twas The Night Before Christmas Activities and Diorama Pop Up Book

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Twas The Night Before Christmas activities are perfect for this classic children's poem by Clement Clarke Moore. The activities include fun reading, writing, coloring, and art activities for your students. At the end of your lessons, children can

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.5, RL.K.10, RL.1.1, RL.1.4, RL.1.10, RL.2.4, RL.2.10, W.K.1, W.K.2, W.K.3...

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RL 1.1 & 2.1 | Learning How To Ask Questions to Identify Key Details & Main Idea

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This unit is designed to provide you with five days of reading lessons around RL 1.1 and RL 2.1. The first three days include slide presentations that you may use for your minilessons on RL 1.1 and RL 2.1. The fourth day is included as a bonus for

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.2.1

$7.00

$5.60

Bundle

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Greek Gods and Goddesses - Activities, Lessons, and Diorama Pop Up Book

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Study Greek Gods and Goddesses through Greek Myths with your class. This unit includes nine reading passages. Each reading passage tells the story of a Greek god or goddess. In addition, each passage contains questions and illustrations for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Ancient History, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.10, RI.3.3, RI.3.10, RI.4.3, RI.4.10

$7.50

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Pecos Bill - Tall Tale Activities on Personification

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Study Pecos Bill while learning about personification. A tall tale passage about Pecos Bill is included in this lesson. Students will learn what personification is, and practice finding it. This is a great reading comprehension lesson on

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.3.2, L.3.3, L.3.3a, L.4.3, L.4.3a

$4.99

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Paul Bunyan - Tall Tale Activities on Hyperbole | Distance Learning

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Paul Bunyan, and hyperbole go hand in hand. This free tall tale resource teaches your students about both. This lesson teaches your class about hyperbole through close reading of this classic folktale. The reading passage and activities are

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Other (ELA), Short Stories

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.3.2, L.3.5, L.4.5, L.5.5

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Fables and Folktales PowerPoint

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Introduce Fables and Folktales to your class with this Google Slides and PowerPoint presentation. This presentation is designed to be your minilesson for fables and folktales. The lesson contains 25 slides, as well as an exit slip that can be used

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.2, RL.2.2, RL.3.2

$3.99

Digital Download ZIP (4.75 MB)

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Harriet Tubman and The Underground Railroad Activities

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Learn about Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad and the Abolitionist movement through the activities in this unit. Students will learn about Harriet Tubman's courage as a conductor for the Underground Railroad, as well as her bravery during

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Black History Month, Women's History Month

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.10, RI.4.10

$5.50

Digital Download PDF (3.22 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am a National Board Certified Teacher with 14 years of public education experience. I have taught all subjects in 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th grades. My endorsement is in Math, and Math and Reading are my two favorite subjects to teach.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a hands on teacher, and love incorporating literacy into all subjects that I teach.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Middle Childhood Generalist

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Dartmouth College - BA University of Illinois at Springfield - MA

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love to travel the world in my spare time. I see myself as a lifelong learner, and traveling always teaches me something new. In addition, I enjoy yoga and always try to remain rejuvinated. By rejuvinating myself, I become a better teacher for my students.

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Other (Math), Science, Other (Science), Social Studies - History, Ancient History, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Vocal Music, Special Education, Other (Specialty), Other (Social Studies - History), Other (ELA), Religion, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, General Science, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Informational Text, End of Year, Women's History Month, Classroom Community

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