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Small vs Big moment sorts for narrative writing

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Part of a larger bundle Click HERE to see what else is included in the Personal Narrative Activities Collection.This independent or group activity works well with Personal Narrative Lessons. In narrative writing, is important to narrow in on a small

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

W.K.3, W.1.3, W.2.3, W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3

$5.00

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Writing Narrative Leads

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Give your students plenty of practice with 1 instruction tool and 2 activities. Narrative Introduction Sort-This is an easy hands-on activity will guide your students to use one to four types of introduction strategies while writing personal

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3

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Writing Narrative Skills Bundle- Boom Cards- Distance Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Give your students the skills and practice they need to feel confident about writing in narrative form. This bundle includes 8 decks including: Big vs Small moments, Narrative Leads, Endings, Transition Words, Paragraphing, stretching details, show

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3, W.5.3a, W.5.3b, W.5.3c, W.5.3d, W.5.3e, W.3.3a, W.3.3b, W.3.3c...

$19.00

$15.20

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Changing Paragraphs Skills Pack for Narrative Writing

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Part of a larger bundle Click HERE to see what else is included in the Personal Narrative Activities Collection.This Pack comes with the following:Editing Activity -designed to have your students find where the paragraph symbol should go in a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

W.3.5, W.3.10, W.4.5, W.4.10, W.5.5, W.5.10

$5.00

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Stretch the Details for Writing- Boom Cards- Distance Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

These 20 boom learning cards encourage students to create descriptive sentences. There are three types of cards they will encounter.Type #1- Fill in the blank with descriptive words that match the picture.Type #2-Drag the details to stretch the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.2.3, W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3

$2.50

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Narrative Writing- Show vs. Tell- Distance Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Part of a larger bundle Click HERE to see what else is included in the Personal Narrative Activities Collection.Give your students extra practice with these 24 task cards, 20 boom cards, and 24 powerpoint slides! These practice tools will help

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3

$6.00

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Writing Personal Narrative Skills Bundle

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Writing becomes much more fun and engaging with this collection of animated PowerPoint lessons, companion practice sheets, and boom cards. This bundle includes 3 Activities to go along with each of your personal narrative writing skills for grades

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3, W.5.3b, W.4.3b

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3rd to 4th Grade Literacy Pack Only No Prep Pack

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Looking for something to keep those third grade literacy skills in your student's brain this summer? Look no further. Summer to Fourth Grade Literacy Pack includes activities that your child should be able to complete before entering fourth grade.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.5, RL.3.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.10, RF.3.3, RF.3.3a, RF.3.3b...

$5.00

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No Prep 4th to 5th Grade Summer Only ELA Pack

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Subjects:

Reading, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.4.7, RL.4.9, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3...

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Show NOT Tell Writing- Boom Cards- Distance Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Give your students extra practice with these 20 boom cards to help them recognize the difference between showing vs. telling in their writing.Common Core:W 2.3- Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.5.3, W.3.3b, W.4.3b

$2.50

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Writing Satisfying Narrative Endings

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Give your students extra practice with these 24 task cards, 20 boom cards, and 20 powerpoint slides! These practice tools will help students understand 4 different types of narrative endings: Memory, Hope/wish, Feelings, and Decision. The powerpoint

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

CCSS:

W.2.3, W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3

$5.00

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Determine Small vs Big Moment- Boom Cards-Digital Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

This deck includes 20 cards with several examples of big and small moments. Students determine what type of moment each scenario refers to. Using these cards will help students narrow down their topic choices and learn about ideas that can help them

Subjects:

Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.1.3, W.2.3, W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3

$2.50

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Writing Narrative Leads- Boom Cards- Distance Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Give your students great examples for 4 types of introductions: Setting, Question, Sound, Talking. To reinforce understanding about narrative introductions students will be presented with 2 types. Also included are 3 instructional cards with sound

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3

$2.50

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Writing-Choose Your Transition-Boom Cards- Digital Learning

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

This deck of 30 cards is perfect for teaching students how to use transition words or linking words and phrases in narrative, opinion, or informational writing. There are 3 sets of 10 cards. Each set progressively becomes more of a challenge. Set

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.2.1, W.3.3, W.5.3c, W.3.1c, W.3.2c, W.4.1c, W.4.2c, W.4.3c

$3.00

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No Prep 2nd to 3rd Grade Summer ONLY ELA Pack

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Subjects:

Reading, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Homework, Printables

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.4, RL.2.5, RL.2.7, RL.2.9, RI.2.2, RI.2.5, RI.2.6, RI.2.9...

$5.00

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Narrative Leads Sort Activity

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

This is an easy hands-on activity will guide your students to use one to four types of introduction strategies while writing personal narrative stories. The four types of narrative introductions presented: sound, talking, question, and setting. Each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

W.4.3, W.5.3, W.3.3b

$2.50

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Digital Presentations (Seesaw, Flipgrid, or Podcasting Discussion Prompts/Tasks)

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

I love using Digital Presentation Tools in my classroom to record to discuss learning together. These tools allow students to independently build confidence in presentation skills. This resource is meant to help your students stay organize as they

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

SL.2.4, SL.2.5, SL.3.4, SL.3.5, SL.3.6, SL.4.4, SL.4.5, SL.4.6, SL.5.4, SL.5.5, SL.5.6

$4.50

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Writing- Choose the Best Transition Word(s) or Phrase(s)

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Give your students extra practice with these 24 task cards, 30 boom cards, and 20 powerpoint slides! These practice tools will help students choose the best transition for a sentence or passage. The powerpoint presentation will ask students to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.2.1, W.5.3c, W.3.3c, W.4.3c

$6.00

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Narrative Leads Powerpoint Mini-lesson

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

This is an easy, no-prep, PowerPoint that will teach your students how to write an introduction for their narratives. Perfect for grades 3-5. The Powerpoint uses the word "hooks" for a strong introduction. There are four types of narrative

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

CCSS:

W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (8.13 MB)

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3rd grade Rubrics for Writing Workshop

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

These are 3rd grade rubrics coincide with the Units of Study curriculum for Writing Workshop. They will be helpful for understanding what objectives are being taught and how they should be assessed. There is 4 rubrics attached for Launching, Raising

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Rubrics

CCSS:

W.3.10

$5.00

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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.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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.

GRADES

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