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Compare and Contrast Non-Fiction Text- Boom Cards- Digital Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

These 22 cards give repetition and practice to main idea identification at the paragraph level. Also, students compare two texts on similar, yet different topics.R.I.2.9- Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RI.2.9, RI.3.9, RI.4.9

$2.50

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Non-Fiction Text Features-Boom Cards-Distance Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

The Non-Fiction Text Features 21 card set is more than just identifying the types of text features. The first two cards are used as reference tools for students to refer back to. Then, Cards ask students to apply their knowledge using them. Your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RI.2.5, RI.3.5, RI.4.7

$2.50

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Ancient Egypt Writing Research Project

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

In this fun research project your students will research using a website while a group. After recording their findings, they will begin drafting individually in their research packet. Finally, they will publish their work using a magazine template

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.3.7, W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.4.7, W.5.2, W.5.2a, W.5.2b...

$7.50

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Main Idea Activities for Independent Learning Packet

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Teaching Main Idea is tougher than it looks. This is the perfect tool to provide scaffolding. Start by showing my students pictures of items that go in a group. I do this by showing them one group at a time. Then, I have students try and figure out

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RI.2.2, RI.3.2, RI.4.2

$4.50

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3rd Grade Informational Writing Pack

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Writing Scales are strong and weak examples designed in a progression format so students understand that they are moving towards success in their writing! Give your students the gift of clear expectations in writing this year and purchase this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Professional Documents

$7.50

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Non-Fiction Text Structure Bundle- Distance learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Presentation: Non-Fiction Text Structure is an important skill in becoming a reader of non-fiction text. The google slides and powerpoint in this presentation goes over what Text Structure means and the 5 types (compare/contrast, cause/effect,

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.3.3, RI.3.8, RI.4.5, RI.5.5

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Non-Fiction Text Structure Powerpoint Presentation-Distance Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Non-Fiction Text Structure is an important skill in becoming a reader of non-fiction text. The google slides in this presentation goes over what Text Structure means and the 5 types (compare/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution, description, and

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard

CCSS:

RI.3.3

$3.00

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Independent Work Packet for Writing and Introduction Paragraph

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Writing is a subject that has so many levels of learning going on at once. This product will help you in three ways. Writing Examples help students discover the writing expectations. Once students have seen writing examples up close, then I ask the

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

W.2.1, W.2.2, W.5.1a, W.5.2a, W.6.1a, W.6.2a, W.3.1a, W.3.2a, W.4.1a, W.4.2a

$3.00

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Winter Sports (A Non-Fiction Resource)

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Posters- You can hang on the wall and introduce while you begin the unit. All About the Winter Sports- These article pages were designed as a way for you to "hook" your students on the topic Winter Sports. You can display the article pages on your

Subjects:

Other (Social Studies - History), Winter, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

$3.00

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Independent Work Packet for Non-Fiction Reading

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Sharks!! Your students can do a quick study about them using "Reading About Sharks" A text passage for close reading and reading detective sheet are included for each lesson to address a few Common Core Standards. Compare and ContrastFact

Subjects:

Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (2.88 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This will be my 12th year teaching. I student taught in 6th grade.Then, I began my teaching career in 1/2 combination classroom and then moved into a 4/5 combination. I taught just 4th and 3/4 combination. I also taught 1st grade and then landed in 3rd grade. I am going into my 4th year in 3rd grade and it feels good after all the years of bouncing around!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a hands on teacher who loves to teach using visual tools and munipulatives.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have been teaching since 2006 after graduating with a Bachelor's of Arts degree from Aquinas College. I have been in various grades 1-6, but have landed in 3rd grade. I graduated in summer of 2019 with a Masters in Learning Disabilities.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am not just a teacher, but I am married to a principal of a K-8 building. We have 4 amazing children who always keep us on our toes. Blog: FlytoThird You can join my newsletter to receive more classroom tips and freebies by subscribing in my blog.

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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, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Social Studies, Civics, Government, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Specialty), Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community