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Magic E Wand and Cards Set Printable and Digital Easel Activity

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Students will have fun making CVCe words with magic e wands! In this Magic E Wand and Cards Printable set, they will master the difference between short vowel and silent "e" spelling patterns in this literacy activity. Also has an Easel Activity.

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.3c

$3.50

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Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson Introductory PowerPoint

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Introduce the book Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson with this PowerPoint. Preview the book with this presentation and get your students interested and engaged in this award-winning book! Includes setting, plot, historical background, vocabulary, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Interactive Whiteboard

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

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The Monsters are Due on Maple Street from The Twilight Zone PowerPoint

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The Monsters are Due on Maple Street PowerPoint and Printables. Students will love this Rod Serling masterpiece! Background information on the Twilight Zone teleplay, terms used in film making, themes, setting, conflict, foreshadowing, 16 vocabulary

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.L.6

$4.00

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Tall Tales PowerPoint

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What is a Tall Tale? An introduction to tall tales. This PowerPoint explains what a tall tale is, the characteristics of tall tales, and includes a reading assignment for students to read a tall tale. Great addition to any unit on folktales or oral

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.3.10, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.6

$3.50

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The Ransom of Red Chief Short Story Study Printable & Digital

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The Ransom of Red Chief Short Story Study. Includes a printable copy of the story (public domain), story elements activity sheets, vocabulary, vocabulary activity sheets, and the comprehension test. Answer keys are included, but not shown in the

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$3.00

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The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe PowerPoint

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The Raven PowerPoint for the poem by Edgar Allan Poe. Includes vocabulary words to know, the text of the poem with vocabulary highlighted, summary of The Raven with interpretation, symbols, and comprehension questions with self-checking answers.

Subjects:

Reading, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$5.00

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Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper Introductory PowerPoint

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Introductory PowerPoint - Out of my Mind by Sharon Draper. Introduces the characters, setting, and plot of the story to build student interest in the book prior to reading. Includes a link to a video trailer, some vocabulary words that students may

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Interactive Whiteboard

CCSS:

CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

$4.00

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Story Elements Summary Worksheet and Plot Diagram - Printable and Digital Easel

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Elements of a short story practice worksheet. This story elements summary sheet can be used with any short story. Review the main story elements, such as plot, characters, setting, theme, conflict, climax, resolution, protagonist, antagonist, point

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.3

$2.75

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Twenty-One Balloons Novel Study

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Twenty-One Balloons Literature Guide based on the novel by William Pene DuBois. This novel study includes Plot Overview, Vocabulary by Chapter, Discussion Questions, Informational Text on Volcanoes, Volcano Crossword Puzzle with key, Map Labeling

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

$4.00

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The Ransom of Red Chief TEST Printable and Digital Easel Activity

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Test for the short story The Ransom of Red Chief - This is a 15-question multiple choice reading comprehension test over the short story The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry. It also includes a constructed response (short essay answer) question. It

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

$1.50

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Diary of Anne Frank Play by F. Goodrich - Supporting Material

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Diary of Anne Frank Play Supporting Material. Study guide includes a timeline of events, history of Anne Frank's Diary, Comparison of Events in the play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett to the real diary, The Holiday of Hanukah, Living in the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$5.00

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Touching Spirit Bear PowerPoint

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

This PowerPoint introduces the book, Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen. Provides background knowledge and discusses conflict and symbolism. A great introduction to the novel and a nice way to preview the book and engage your students. Project on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

$3.00

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My Brother Sam is Dead PowerPoint

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

My Brother Sam is Dead PowerPoint. Use as an introduction, a reading guide, and to conclude your novel study on My Brother Sam is Dead. Includes information about the author, background information, themes, setting, characters, conflicts,

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.10, W.5.1...

$3.25

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Main Idea PowerPoint

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Use this Main Idea PowerPoint to teach students how to find the main idea or central idea of a reading passage to increase comprehension. Provides reading strategies for students and includes a practice selection that students can read, find the

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2

$4.00

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Christmas Around the World Santa's Names Word Search Printable & Digital Easel

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

A fun word search puzzle for your Christmas Around the World unit. Puzzle has different names of Santa Claus from different countries around the World. Students will have to find names like Father Christmas, Papa Noel, Kris Kringle, Saint Nicholas,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$1.25

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The Ransom of Red Chief Vocabulary Context Clues Print or Digital Easel Activity

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The Ransom of Red Chief VOCABULARY- includes a vocabulary list of 15 words with definitions from the short story The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry. It includes a fill-in-the-blank study guide, where students must place the correct vocabulary words

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$1.25

Digital Download PDF (1.23 MB)

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Leap Year 2024 or Any Year PowerPoint

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Leap Year PowerPoint. Find out what leap year is and how leap year is figured. You will definitely find this useful for Leap Year 2024. Includes a link to a short video explaining the scientific reasoning behind leap year, and 29 fun activities to

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$3.00

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Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry PowerPoint and Printables

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry PowerPoint. Introduction to the book. Includes information about the Newbery Medal, About the Author, Main Character, Vocabulary, and Fun Activities to go with the book. Great way to start your novel study with a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$3.00

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The Last Leaf by O. Henry Reading Response Writing Prompts Printable & Digital

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

The Last Leaf by O. Henry - Short story comprehension questions and writing constructed response activities that support critical thinking. Does not include a copy of the story, but you can get the story for free online. You get 3 pages in size 8.5

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

$1.50

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Broken Chain by Gary Soto PowerPoint with Easel Assessment

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Broken Chain by Gary Soto PowerPoint. Introduce the short story first with the presentation. Then read the story with included link, and answer comprehension and literary questions. Students will be ENGAGED in reading the story. Includes vocabulary

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Hispanic Heritage Month

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

$3.50

Digital Download PPTX (8.16 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

15 years experience in middle school.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Audio-visuals and multi-media should be used to engage students in the classrooms of today.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Volunteer of the Year award for service to the library SPMS, Community service award from the city of Chicago Heights, Three years awarded for volunteer service to the Helping Hands Food Pantry, St. Marys

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Graduated from CHHS Magna cum Laude.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Live with my lovely wife and two wonderful dogs! We love to go to the beach and watch the surf.

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, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Numbers, Science, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Arts & Music, Music, Special Education, Career and Technical Education, ELA Test Prep, Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Study Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, For Administrators, Vocational Education, Test Preparation, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month