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The People of Sparks Comprehension Unit

By Leach Teach Lit

This unit includes comprehension questions and vocabulary sorting tasks to demonstrate understanding. The People of Sparks Comprehension Unit can be utilized during small group instruction and literature circles.

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.3

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Alphafriends Rainbow Writing A - Z

By Leach Teach Lit

This unit includes rainbow writing templates for the letters Alphafriends Aa - Zz. When introducing letter formation to Kindergarten students, it is important to keep in mind large and fine motor writing skills. Before asking students to form

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Balanced Literacy, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten

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Printables

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Alphafriends Rap

By Leach Teach Lit

Are you looking for a way to teach letter names and sounds in a brain friendly manner? Then this rap song is for you. If you are using Alphafriends at your school this rap song includes a kinesthetic hand movement for each Alphafriend character.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

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Songs, Scripts

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Alphafriends Rainbow Writing A - Z (Without Rainbows)

By Leach Teach Lit

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten

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Printables

CCSS:

RF.K.1d

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Mercy Watson to the Rescue Comprehension Unit

By Leach Teach Lit

This reading comprehension unit includes the following: * Comprehension questions for each chapter * Answer Key * Sound Segmenting Cards in color and black and white * Mercy's "r" controlled vowel word sorting activity in color and black and

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

RL.1.3, RL.2.3, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d, RF.1.3e, RF.1.4a, RF.1.4b, RF.2.3b, RF.2.3c, RF.2.3d...

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Notice and Note Signposts

By Leach Teach Lit

These Notice and Note signposts for primary grades were adapted from the book Notice and Note by Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst, a tremendous resource for Close Reading. This package includes signpost posters that can be posted upon focus

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9

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Alphafriends Rainbow Writing - D'nealian

By Leach Teach Lit

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RF.K.1d, L.K.1a

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Ungifted Comprehension Unit

By Leach Teach Lit

This unit includes comprehension questions to demonstrate understanding. It can be utilized during whole group instruction, small group instruction, or during literature circles. Vocabulary cards with definitions are also included and can be used

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4...

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Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride Comprehension Unit

By Leach Teach Lit

This reading comprehension unit includes the following: * Comprehension questions for each chapter * Answer Key * Sound Segmenting Cards in color and black and white * Mercy's silent 'e' word sorting activity in color and black and white It

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.1.3, RL.2.3, RF.1.2b, RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d, RF.1.3e, RF.1.4a, RF.1.4b, RF.2.3b, RF.2.3c, RF.2.3d...

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Alice in Wonderland Lesson Planner

By Leach Teach Lit

This lesson planner was created for those who still like to use paper/pencil planners with the Alice in Wonderland Theme. Please check out my other Alice in Wonderland products like cooperative group mats and desk name plates. If you have any

Subjects:

For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Classroom Forms, Lesson

$10.00

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Alice in Wonderland Desk Name Tags K-2

By Leach Teach Lit

These desk name tags were created with the Alice in Wonderland theme. They were created to be used with other Alice in Wonderland themed items like the Cooperative Grouping Mats. They can be printed so that each small group has a different

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Classroom Community

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

$3.00

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HM Theme 1 Vocabulary Quiz Quiz Trade

By Leach Teach Lit

If you are using HM curriculum, here are basic Quiz Quiz Trade vocabulary cards for each of the stories in Theme 1. I use them to practice vocabulary with my students. It's great for student to student interaction and it gets them up and moving.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.3.4

$5.00

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Wonder Comprehension Unit

By Leach Teach Lit

This unit includes comprehension questions to demonstrate understanding. It can be utilized during whole group instruction, small group instruction, or during literature circles.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.3

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Rainbow Writing With Lines

By Leach Teach Lit

This unit includes rainbow writing templates for the letters Aa - Zz. When introducing letter formation to Kindergarten students, it is important to keep in mind large and fine motor writing skills. Before asking students to form letters on lines, I

Subjects:

Writing, Handwriting

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten

Types:

Printables

$3.00

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Reader's Theatre - Molly Goes Exploring

By Leach Teach Lit

Reader's Theatre can be a fun and engaging strategy to support improving student reading fluency. This is a reader's script that incorporates rhyme and onomatopoeia. Includes story script and character name tags. Thank you for shipping with

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Short Stories, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scripts

CCSS:

RF.1.4, RF.1.4a, RF.1.4b, RF.1.4c, RF.2.4, RF.2.4a, RF.2.4b, RF.2.4c, RF.3.4, RF.3.4a, RF.3.4b...

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Alice in Wonderland Cooperative Grouping Mats

By Leach Teach Lit

These cooperative grouping mats were created with the Alice in Wonderland theme for my classroom. I will be adding more items very soon! These mats provide structure and organization to your classroom discussion groups and increase the level of

Subjects:

Classroom Management

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Task Cards

$4.00

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Multiplication Facts Yay! Tags (Brag Tags)

By Leach Teach Lit

These are multiplication facts Yay! Tags for students to collect as they master each of the multiplication facts. Students love to collect these tags and they help to increase motivation. It's important to celebrate successes along the way.

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Mental Math

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

3.OA.A.1

$2.50

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Alice in Wonderland Desk Tags 3rd Grade

By Leach Teach Lit

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

$3.00

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The City of Ember - A Scaffolded Approach

By Leach Teach Lit

This is the first chapter unit in the literature study of "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau. It includes a scaffolded approach utilizing mult-syllabic word instruction and the use of vocabulary activities to enhance reading comprehension of this

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Literature Circles

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3rd Grade ELA AZ CCRS Check Off Sheets

By Leach Teach Lit

This set of check off sheets was created to record dates that each of the 3rd grade ELA AZ CCRS 2016 standards were taught. It is a great way to monitor that the standards are being spiraled throughout your instruction. Thank you for looking!

Subjects:

Other (ELA)

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Excel Spreadsheets, Classroom Forms, Lesson

$1.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my 18th year in education which includes 11 years as an elementary school teacher 5 years as an Academic Coach, 1 year as a Reading Specialist grades K-8 and presently 1 year as an Education Consultant.

MY TEACHING STYLE

As with all things in life I believe in a "balanced" approach which nurtures the whole child as well as instilling the desire to be a life-long-learner which is how I view myself.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certified in 2010 in EMC:LRLA (Early Middle Childhood: Literacy - Reading Language Arts

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A. in Reading with a Minor in Early Childhood Education M.A. in Reading

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Literacy is something I am very passionate about and absolutely love children's books. I have a dream of publishing my own children's book. I am truly blessed with an amazing, supportive husband, three beautiful daughters and our dog Molly whom I love and adore!

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Other (ELA), Literature, Classroom Management, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Mental Math, For All Subjects, Handwriting, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community