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Large 3D Bulletin Boards and Wall Displays Letters from A-Z

By Diane Smith

Tired of looking for large letters that do not match your classroom color scheme? Need large letters to highlight your workstation or small group center areas? Then, look no further!!!

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For All Subject Areas

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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The Duhbuhyou Family: Story Elements- The Five Ws Mini Flip Chart

By Diane Smith

The Duhbuhyou (W) Family Story Element mini flip chart is a fun anticipatory set before modeling and teaching story elements to your students. Students will color, cut out, and paste together their story element hands. A small amount of glue will

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables

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M-STAR Teacher Evaluation Portfolio

By Diane Smith

Prepare for your classroom evaluation or that important job interview. Collect artifacts that showcase your strengths as a classroom teacher. Meticulously designing your portfolio can ignite a growth spurt in developing your professional growth.

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For All Subject Areas

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Printables, Posters

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Linking Verbs Interactive Demonstration Activity

By Diane Smith

Linking verbs can be hard to teach because most elementary students think of verbs as action words. When students hear verbs such as be, is, are and has, (These verbs don't show any action.), it's important to try and use fun activities to explain

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Grammar

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities

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Getting on the Bandwagon: Tools of Persuasion Checking for Understanding

By Diane Smith

Tools of Persuasion Checking for Understanding: One of the most important pieces of information that teachers can ever obtain is whether or not their students understand what is being taught. Getting on the Bandwagon Tools of Persuasion Checking

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English Language Arts

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PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment

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CCSS: Measurements - Fruit Roll-Up by the "FOOT"

By Diane Smith

Here is a fun way to integrate math and science. The scientific method and measurements are taught simultaneously with this lesson. This science/math activity is easy to implement. All you would need is enough Fruit Roll-Ups for each student and

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Measurement, Science

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Activities

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Design the Classroom You've Always Wanted One Mini-Grant At A Time!

By Diane Smith

This grant proposal was writen by me to Dollar General asking for literacy resources and technology. The total amount proposed was $2874. The grant was written in 2010.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Grant Proposals

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Getting on the Bandwagon: Tools of Persuasion Activities File

By Diane Smith

Students who are able to understand information, take a position about that information, and form logical arguments about it will be ahead of the curve in high school, college, and their careers. Getting on the Bandwagon Tools of Persuasion file

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English Language Arts

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Assessment

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M-STAR Teacher Evaluation Portfolio- Printer Ink Friendly Version

By Diane Smith

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For All Subject Areas

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Professional Documents

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Teacher Collaboration Request Form

By Diane Smith

Here is a form reading and math coaches or instructional specialist can use for teachers requesting classroom assistance in the areas of modeling, classroom management, or instructional resources. This form is excellent for teachers as well as

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For All Subject Areas

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Classroom Forms

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Universal Teacher Evaluation Portfolio

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For All Subject Areas

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Professional Documents, Printables, Posters

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$3rd Grade Math Test Prep$

3rd Grade Math Test Prep

By Diane Smith

3rd grade Math powerpoint test prep. Test prep questions include: addition, subtraction, composing and decomposing numbers, word problems, properties, equations, patterns, geometry, and modeling multiplication.

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Math

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3^rd

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Character Traits Activity

By Diane Smith

The Common Core State Standards in fictional literature calls for students to identify and describe characters’ actions, thoughts, and motivations, which is no small task for some students. This “Getting to Know You activity” is a fun activity and

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English Language Arts

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities

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Getting the Point: Point of View Idea/Activity

By Diane Smith

Some students may benefit from becoming familiar with different points of view prior to interpreting the author’s point of view. Here is a cute activity for your students.

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Literature

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities

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Linking Verbs Checking for Understanding

By Diane Smith

Good teaching can't happen without student learning. Instead of saying "see you tomorrow" or” "let's prepare for the next lesson/class", teachers should check for understanding. The result of checking for understanding can enhance the quality of the

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Grammar

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Assessment

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Ready Set SPLAT! CVCe and VCCV

By Diane Smith

Ready Set SPLAT! CVCe and VCCV Here is a lively and distinctive activity to practice word patterns. This activity can be use as a whole group lesson, small group lesson, or performance-based assessment. Give one student the CVCe swatter and another

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English Language Arts

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Linking Verbs Checking for Understanding PowerPoint

By Diane Smith

Good teaching can't happen without student learning. Instead of saying "See you tomorrow" or” "Let's prepare for the next lesson/class", teachers should check for understanding. The result of checking for understanding can enhance the quality of the

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Grammar

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Reflexive, Object, Demonstrative Pronouns Anchor Chart

By Diane Smith

I love anchor charts! Anchor charts are a great resource to use during small group instruction or as a go-to chart during center time. Suggestions: I use colorful sticky notes a lot. As students come across reflexive, object, or demonstrative

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English Language Arts

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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3rd Grade Grammar and Writing Test Prep

By Diane Smith

3rd grade Grammar and Writing test prep powerpoint file. Test prep questions includes: editing and revising, vivid language, spelling, and punctuation....etc....

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English Language Arts

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3^rd

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Assessment

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CCSS: Context Clues Quick Assessment

By Diane Smith

This quick (ten questions) checking for understanding will give you immediate feedback on your students' knowledge of context clues. Assessment includes a file folder label page and an answer key.

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English Language Arts

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3^rd, 4^th

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Assessment

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

23 years teaching experience.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Demonstration and Hands-on Modes

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Metro Jackson Teacher of the Year 2013 - 2014 Teacher of the Year 2012 - 2013 National Leadership Honor Society

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Jackson State University, Doctorate of Education University of South, Instructional Specialist Degree Mississippi State University, Master's of Education Degree Mississippi State University, Bachelor's of Education Degree

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Measurement, Science, Social Studies, Arts & Music, For All Subjects, Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies, Coaching