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Esperanza Rising Chapter 1 Quiz; Figurative Language

By Melissa Arellano

This is a quiz I designed using state testing question stems. It covers a variety of skills, but focuses on figurative language. The figurative language questions are denoted with an *. There are fill in the blank and multiple choice style

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Literature Circles

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The Albertosaurus Mystery state test stem Comprehension test Journey's Lesson 17

By Melissa Arellano

This comprehension test uses the STAAR testing stems to assess the main story for lesson 17 and the sub-story Finding Fossils is Fun.

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Assessment, Guided Reading Books

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Esperanza Rising Chapter Quizes; Each has a teaching focus

By Melissa Arellano

This is a quiz I designed using state testing question stems. It covers a variety of skills, but focuses on a specific skill for each chapter. For instance chapter 1 focuses on figurative language, while another focuses on characterization. Those

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

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Chasing Vermeer Chapter Quizzes; Each has a teaching focus

By Melissa Arellano

This is a quiz I designed using state testing question stems. It covers a variety of skills, but focuses on a specific skill for each chapter. There are fill in the blank, graphic organizer and multiple choice style questions. These quizzes are the

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

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The Summer Vacation from the Black Lagoon Comprehension Tri-fold

By Melissa Arellano

This is an activity that could be used for Guided Reading, centers or whole group. It is made for I Can Read Series. It covers:  Writing  Cause and Effect  Sequence  Reading for Details  Summary

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles, Lesson

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Kamishibai Man Comprehension Tri-fold: Journeys Grade 3; Lesson 9

By Melissa Arellano

This is an activity that could be used for Guided Reading, homework, centers or whole group. It is made for the Journeys reading series, but could also be used with the paperback version of Max's Words. It covers:  Subjects and

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles, Lesson

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The Summer Camp from the Black Lagoon Comprehension Tri-fold

By Melissa Arellano

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles, Lesson

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Journeys Third Grade Lesson 4 Vocabulary Foldable; Pop's Bridge

By Melissa Arellano

This is a foldable that should be printed front to back. Then students can cut along the dotted lines. There are pictures for each or word. Or students can create a picture and sentence for each vocabulary word. The definition is fill in the

Subjects:

Vocabulary, EFL - ESL - ELD, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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The Snow Day from the Black Lagoon Comprehension Tri-fold

By Melissa Arellano

This is an activity that could be used for Guided Reading, centers or whole group. It covers:  Writing  Cause and Effect  Sequence  Reading for Details  Summary

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles, Lesson

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2nd grade HMH Curriculum Guide and Scope

By Melissa Arellano

This is a table showing HMH's basal each week with the accompanying story, phonics, vocabulary, spelling, grammar and writing. A very handy list so you don't have to carry each TE home with you.

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

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5th grade Journeys Curriculum Guide; Sequence (2011 Edition)

By Melissa Arellano

This is a one stop shop for all the lessons. You won't have to lug heavy TE home because every thing is located in one easy chart.

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Professional Documents, Lesson

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Journeys Grade 3; Lesson 15: "The Extra Good Sunday" Trifold

By Melissa Arellano

This is an activity that could be used for Guided Reading, centers or whole group. It is made for the Journeys reading series, but could also be used with the paperback version. It covers:   Past Tense Verbs  Vocabulary  Thesaurus

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles, Lesson

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Penguin Chick Comprehension Tri-fold: Journeys Grade 2; Lesson 21

By Melissa Arellano

This is an activity that could be used for Guided Reading, centers or whole group. It is made for the Journeys reading series, but could also be used with the paperback version. It covers: Summary, Adjectives, Vocabulary from the story, Dictionary

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles, Lesson

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Thanksgiving Poems by Jack Prelutsky Comprehension Questions

By Melissa Arellano

These are state stemmed questions that I made to go with Thanksgiving poems by Jack Prelutsky to help my students master poetry.The Poems are:The First ThanksgivingI Went Hungry on ThanksgivingThe Thanksgiving Day ParadeThe Turkey Shot Out of the

Subjects:

Reading, Thanksgiving, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

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The Harvest Birds Comprehension Tri-fold: Journeys Grade 3; Lesson 8

By Melissa Arellano

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles, Lesson

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4th Grade Journeys Curriculum Guide and Scope (2011 Edition)

By Melissa Arellano

This is a table showing Journeys basal each week with the accompanying story, decoding, vocabulary, spelling, grammar and writing. A very handy list so you don't have to carry each TE home with you.

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Outlines, Lesson

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3rd grade Journey Curriculum Guide and Scope (2014 Edition)

By Melissa Arellano

This is a table showing Journeys basal each week with the accompanying story, phonics, vocabulary, spelling, grammar and writing. A very handy list so you don't have to carry each TE home with you.

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

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Working in Space Comprehension Tri-fold: Journeys Grade 2; Lesson 28

By Melissa Arellano

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles, Lesson

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Creepy Carrots Comprehension Tri-fold

By Melissa Arellano

This is an activity that could be used for Guided Reading, centers or whole group. Great for early finishers. It covers:   Adjectives  Vocabulary  Story Map  Point of View  Summary

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles, Lesson

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Dogzilla Comprehension Tri-fold: Journeys Grade 3; Lesson 19

By Melissa Arellano

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles, Lesson

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've taught for 13 years. 11 of those were as a 5th grade reading teacher. Now I'm a reading coach for struggling 2nd and 3rd graders.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I'm very laid back, and enjoy being creative with my students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher of the month at our little elementary.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from Clemson University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I'm married with my own children, ranging in age from 5 - 11.

GRADES

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Arts & Music, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Literature, Short Stories, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Poetry, Informational Text, Test Preparation, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading