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Funky in First

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Word Problems Result Unknown, Change Unknown, Start Unknown

By Funky in First

After teaching word problems for a couple of years, I noticed that students see word problems as a very abstract process. When given a word problem, students often choose an operation and solve. It seems like they have little understanding/reasoning

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Word Problems

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Games, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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Beginning, Middle, End Graphic Organizer 1.RL.1

By Funky in First

This document includes two different beginning, middle, end graphic organizers. The first beginning, middle, end organizer features a description of which key elements (character, setting, problem, and solution) student's should look for in the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

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Sums of 10 - What Makes Ten?

By Funky in First

In teaching number sense it is important to provide instruction on friendly numbers. Sums of 10 are one type of friendly numbers that students love to rely on, when solving addition problems that feature multiple addends. This document is intended

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Mental Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

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Character and Setting Graphic Organizer (CA Standard 3.1)

By Funky in First

This is a great supporting document when teaching character and setting. This graphic organizer can be used at a listening center or a comprehension center. Additionally, the organizer highlights that setting is made up of two parts; where and when.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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135

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Using Our Senses: Graphic Organizer for Descriptive Writing

By Funky in First

This graphic organizer is a great tool to get students organizing their ideas before asking them to formulate a paragraph. The descriptive writing organizer has students use their senses to come up with 'juicy adjectives' to help describe the item

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers

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Common Core First Grade Assessments: Operations, Algebra, Place Value, Compare

By Funky in First

This 36 page document is filled with common core assessments. The assessments specifically assess 'operations and algebraic thinking, numbers and operations,place value, and comparing and ordering numbers. This comprehensive assessment heavily

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep, Mental Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Assessment, Printables

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Sums of 10- Understanding the Combinations of Ten 1.0A.6

By Funky in First

This 16 page document features a variety of activities that help to better prepare your students for performance based task assessments. This packet includes: 2 inquiry questions that you can begin and end your unit by answering. 3 performance

Subjects:

Math Test Prep, Word Problems, Mental Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Games

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Informational Explanatory Writing

By Funky in First

This 12 page document is an excellent resource to use when teaching informational/explanatory writing. The document includes two posters that show students that this genre has two purposes (first to inform the reader and second to state a

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes, Posters

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Informational (Non-Fiction) Retell Graphic Organizer

By Funky in First

This document is intend to help students form a complete retell on informational text. This document guides students through the retell process by explaining the important characteristics that make up a complete retell (i.e stating the topic and

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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Standard and Expanded Form Match 1.NBT.2.b

By Funky in First

This document includes two standard and expanded form match sets. The first set is intended to introduce your students to expanded form through the use of numbers in the tens place (or double digit numbers). The second set is intended to be more

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Place Value

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Games

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Money- U.S Mint- Scavenger Hunt Report

By Funky in First

This online scavenger hunt has students search for answers on the U.S. Mint's kid friendly website. This project is intended to teach your students the history of our money. This project also heightens engagement as students search for answers

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Research

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Opinion Writing

By Funky in First

Hey Followers, Thank you so much for all the positive comments on the writing units I have prepared! I know a lot of my followers have been requesting an opinion writing unit, so here it is! After a lot of research (and much creativity), I am

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers, Posters

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Fictional Narrative Graphic Organizers 1.WC.3

By Funky in First

This 18 page document is an excellent resource to use, when teaching fictional narratives! It features 4 main graphic organizers that will have your students writing advanced fictional narratives in no time! The document also features activities

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$5.00

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Comparing Numbers 1.NBT.3

By Funky in First

How many times have you taught comparing numbers and your students can state which number is bigger but they lack ways to support/prove their thinking? To often enough, we hear the answer, “well the number is greater because it is greater.” If you

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Place Value

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Games, Posters, Centers

$3.25

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Text Connections: Text-to-Text, Text-to-Self, Text-to-World

By Funky in First

This six page document is intended to help teach text connections. The document features 'ask your brain' questions to get students thinking about ways they can connect to the text. Additionally, the document features sentence starters to help

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$2.75

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Personal Narrative l.W.3 Common Core Graphic Organizer

By Funky in First

This document features two personal narrative graphic organizers. The first graphic organizer is to be used when teaching your students how to write a personal narrative. The graphic organizer teaches students how to structure a topic sentence by

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers

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What Makes 10 Mustache Unit

By Funky in First

What happens when you mix mustaches with sums of 10??? Total engagement is the answer! This highly engaging unit includes: 1 silly sums of ten poem (which will help your students memorize their sums of ten), 3 sums of ten games, and 2 assessments!

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Mental Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

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Doubles Doubles - They ain't no trouble

By Funky in First

In teaching number sense it is important to provide instruction on friendly numbers. Doubles are one type of friendly numbers that students love to rely on, when solving addition problems that feature multiple addends. This document is intended to

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Mental Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

$1.50

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RL.1.4 Using the 5 senses to suggest feeling

By Funky in First

This graphic organizer is a great resource to use during literacy rotations. As students read their leveled books the supporting organizer will help student track words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feeling or appeal to the senses.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Retell Organizer Common Core l.RL.1

By Funky in First

The document is intended to teach students how to form a complete retell on what they read. This supporting document also helps student identify all the major events that happened in the story. This document can also help build a student's

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

$1.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am a fairly new teacher that never stops dreaming about curriculum! I taught kindergarten for a year and first grade for three years. I have also had tons of experience working with English language learners!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love to create curriculum that is not only engaging but also presents material in an organized fashion. I believe that if these two elements are equality embedded into subject matter, students will find learning exciting and memorable!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Bachelors Degree Minor in Linguistics TSEOL State Certified Subject Matter Authorization in English

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelors in Liberal Studies Common Core Math Team TSEOL state certified

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love love love curriculum! My mind never stops thinking about how I can better a lesson! I also believe that all students can learn anything as long as you present it in a matter that is organized and fits their learning style!