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Palindromes PowerPoint

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

This interactive Palindromes PowerPoint explains what they are, gives some fun examples, and then students can have fun figuring out the ten palindrome puzzles. Some of the letters are given, and then they can click to get a hint. Another click will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, End of Year

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$5.00

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Helen Keller PowerPoint - The Story of My Life

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Helen Keller PowerPoint. Grow vocabulary skills as you celebrate Women's History Month. 70 slides include biographical information, vocabulary list, an excerpt from The Story of My Life with vocabulary words highlighted, interactive reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6

$4.75

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Tuck Everlasting PowerPoint and Worksheets

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Tuck Everlasting PowerPoint. An introductory preview of the book, with an anticipation guide, a reading connections assignment, and a little about the author. Includes vocabulary words for chapters 1 - 8, 9 - 20, and 21 - 26. Good novel to read that

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Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10

$4.00

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Touching Spirit Bear PowerPoint

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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

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My Brother Sam is Dead PowerPoint

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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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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Main Idea PowerPoint

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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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2

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Writing Varied Sentences PowerPoint

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

Teach students to use sentence variety when writing to make their compositions more interesting. Using different sentence lengths, various sentence structures, and switching from formal to informal can add interest and engage the reader.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.3b, W.6.3c, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.7.1c, W.7.3c, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.8.3c, W.8.4, W.8.5...

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Portmanteau Interactive PowerPoint Activity

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Portmanteau Activity in an interactive PowerPoint. Background information, definition, portmanteaus in literature, and their functions. Students determine the correct portmanteaus from the given words and self-check. May be shown as a slideshow or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen by O. Henry Differentiated Short Story Unit

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Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen by O. Henry is a classic. This short story unit includes an abridged and unabridged version of the tale for differentiation. Vocabulary words are highlighted in both editions. There are fewer and less rigorous words in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

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

$4.00

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Leap Year 2024 or Any Year PowerPoint

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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

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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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Paraphrasing PowerPoint

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In this introductory Paraphrasing PowerPoint, students will learn the difference between writing a summary, paraphrasing, using quotations, and the six basic steps to paraphrasing. Includes a practice slide for students to paraphrase, a partner

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$3.75

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Writing Prompts: 48 Quick Write Task Cards & Grammar Skills Practice with Easel

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Writing Prompts on 48 printable task cards. Quick writes with grammar connections. These writing prompts will help develop good writing skills for expository, narrative and argument writing. The 48 writing prompts also include a grammar

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.2, W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.10, W.7.1, W.7.2, W.7.3, W.7.4, W.7.10, W.8.1...

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Thanksgiving Menu Planning on a Budget Project Printable and Digital Easel

By Fun Reading and Writing Resources

A Thanksgiving menu math project is a great activity to do right before the Thanksgiving holiday. Have your students plan a dinner for a family of four to teach them the value of money. In this Thanksgiving dinner menu planning and grocery shopping

Subjects:

Math, Life Skills, Thanksgiving

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

MP1, MP2

$2.00

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Hans Christian Andersen PowerPoint - Biography of a Fairy Tale Writer

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Learn about the life and legacy of the famous fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen with this 22 slide PowerPoint that includes information on his early life, his career, his personal life, his death, and his legacy and cultural influence.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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$3.75

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Día de los Muertos PowerPoint and Easel Assessment

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Day of the Dead PowerPoint. Learn about the Mexican holiday with this animated and engaging presentation on Día de los Muertos. Introduce and explore some of the traditions that make this three day holiday (October 31 - November 2) special. Includes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

$3.25

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Five Paragraph Essay PowerPoint and Graphic Organizer

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This Writing a Five Paragraph Essay PowerPoint includes a graphic organizer for prewriting that you can print. Explains how to write a five-paragraph essay. Explains what this type of essay is, how it is a blueprint for writing more layered essays,

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.10

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Four Seasons - Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter PowerPoint Activity

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The Four Seasons PowerPoint teaches the basic differences of the four seasons, and how the seasons affect what people wear and what they do. Includes interactive practice. Students will have visuals of spring, summer, autumn or fall, and winter, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$3.00

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The Westing Game PowerPoint - Rules of the Game and Clues Chapters 6 - 8

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This "The Westing Game PowerPoint" is a review of Chapters 6 - 8 of the book by Ellen Raskin. It reviews what we already know at this point, the rules of games, characters on each team, and clues already collected. Includes a slide about the author.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4

$3.50

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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.

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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, 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