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Free Sports Crack the Code Cryptogram Summer End of Year Activities

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Students will crack the code on these fun sports trivia secret messages.Start each school day with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun activity. Students will use the cryptogram key to decode the coded message. This is a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Worksheets, Printables, Centers

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Greek & Latin Root Word Search Reading Vocabulary- Words With the Root CENT

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Do you need more engaging resources when teaching Greek and Latin Roots & Morphology? Students will expand their vocabulary and understanding of morphology and generative vocabulary with this free Morphology Word Search of the Latin Root Cent.

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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CCSS:

RF.5.3a, L.6.4b, L.7.4b, L.8.4b, L.9-10.4b

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Greek & Latin Root Word Search Reading Vocabulary Review- Suffix PHOBIA

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Students will expand their vocabulary and understanding of Greek and Latin Roots & Stems morphology and generative vocabulary with this phobia suffix word search of 21 phobias. This is a great way to add UDL options to any upper elementary or

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RF.5.3a, L.6.4b, L.7.4b, L.8.4b, L.9-10.4b

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Making Words Word Work - (Spelling, Vocabulary & Phonics Review)- Christmas FREE

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Making words is an engaging, word building literacy activity that you can use during word work. It also makes for an engaging literacy center. This can help all levels of students grow and improve their phonics and decoding skills, increase phonemic

Subjects:

Spelling, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Printables, Centers

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Making Words- Word Work - (Spelling, Vocabulary & Phonics Review)- Winter FREE

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Use this winter themed making words during your word work activities, spelling, hands on phonics or literacy center time.Making words can help all levels of students grow and improve their phonics and decoding skills, increase phonemic awareness,

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English Language Arts, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Printables, Centers

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Free Reading Vocabulary Genres of Literature Crack the Code End of Year Activiti

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Review the genres of literature with students in this freebie!Engage students through reviewing key vocabulary by cracking the coded words.This is a perfect activity for early finishers, morning work and reviewing the different genres of literature.

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Free Reading Pre-Assessment & Goal Setting Genres of Lit & Info Text

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MOTIVATE AND ENGAGE YOUR STUDENTS IN LITERACY!!!! Student motivation is key to their success. Student reflection and goal setting is a powerful tool for the classroom. As you use these pages throughout the year you will be able to specifically spot

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

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

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Assessment, Printables, Classroom Forms

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Making Words- (Spelling, Vocabulary & Phonics Review)- Back to School FREE

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Enjoy this Back to School Making Words word work activity with your students!Making words during word work can help all levels of students grow and improve their decoding and spelling abilities. These no prep worksheets are perfect and easy to

Subjects:

Spelling, Back to School, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.3.3, RF.3.3c, RF.4.3, RF.4.3a, RF.4.4, RF.5.3, RF.5.3a, L.6.2b, L.6.4b, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.L.4...

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Making Words- Word Work (Spelling, Vocabulary & Phonics Review)- Halloween FREE

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Subjects:

Spelling, Halloween, Phonics

Grades:

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

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I began teaching in 2004. Since then I have worked as a classroom teacher, reading specialist and special education resource teacher at both the elementary and middle school levels.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I describe my teaching style as teaching to reach ALL learners through focusing on the learning styles and experiences of all the students in my classroom.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Graduated Summa Cum Laude.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A.- Special Education with LBS1 certification M.A.- Reading Specialist Endorsements in EL and elementary education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am married with two children. My husband is also a teacher. We live in the suburbs of Chicago. Check out my blog, Lisa Teaches Reading at lisateachesreading.com