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Christmas Word Search Activity Puzzles Cryptogram Coloring Pages Middle School

By Novel Ideas

Your Middle School Students will love this December pack of word searches, crack the code cryptogram and holiday coloring pages for older students! PERFECT for sub plans, early finishers, morning work, and more! Includes December & Christmas

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Independent Work Packet, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (7.65 MB)

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October Crack the Code Cryptogram Halloween & Fall Fun Secret Messages

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Students will crack the code on these fun October trivia and jokes secret messages.Start each day in October with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun Fall or Halloween themed activity. Students will use the Cryptogram key

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Autumn, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

$3.75

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American Revolution Word Search Puzzles End of Year Coloring Pages Middle School

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Are you teaching your students about the Proclamation of 1763, George Washington, or the Battle of Yorktown? If you are teaching the road to the Revolution or the events of the Revolutionary War this activity pack is for you! This is a great way to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Independent Work Packet, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (6.11 MB)

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Library Crack the Code Cryptogram Secret Messages Summer End of Year Activities

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Crack the code on these Cryptogram library themed secret message jokes and puns!This is a great way to start each school day during a library lesson, with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun activity. Students will use the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (2.43 MB)

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November Crack the Code Cryptogram Thanksgiving & Fall Fun Secret Messages

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Students will crack the code on these fun November trivia and jokes secret messages.Start each day in November with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun Thanksgiving or Fall themed activity. Students will use the Cryptogram

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Thanksgiving, Autumn

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (2.18 MB)

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13 Colonies Word Search Puzzles Coloring End of Year Activities Middle School

By Novel Ideas

Are you teaching your students about The Thirteen Colonies? If you are teaching about the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies, this activity pack is for you! This is a great way to add UDL options to any upper elementary or middle school

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Independent Work Packet, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (10.65 MB)

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June Crack the Code Cryptogram Morning Work Summer Fun End of Year Activities

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Students will crack the code on these fun June jokes and trivia secret messages.Start each school day in June with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun holiday themed activity. Students will use the Cryptogram key to decode

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, Summer

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (2.10 MB)

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O. Henry's A Retrieved Reformation Preview, Pre/Post Assessment & Word search

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This presentation includes a brief introduction to O. Henry and shares background knowledge of A Retrieved Reformation. It also discusses protagonist, antagonist, static and dynamic characters. This PDF is filled with visuals and written in

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment, Lesson

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (7.15 MB)

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Classroom Library Labels for Middle & High School (Editable)

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Editable classroom Library Labels for the middle and high school ELA classroom! Create and maintain an inviting classroom library by using these labels. With this purchase you will also get blank labels if you would like to add your own in Google

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Google Apps

$2.25

Digital Download ZIP (7.59 MB)

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ELA Reading Academic Vocabulary Word Search Middle School

By Novel Ideas

Enjoy these 18 Reading Vocabulary Word Searches and add UDL to your reading classroom. Activate background knowledge or review key ELA vocabulary related to plot, character, narrator & point of view, literary genres, story devices, theme,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (4.42 MB)

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December Crack the Code Cryptogram Winter Holiday Fun Secret Message Activity

By Novel Ideas

Students will crack the code on these fun December Holiday Winter trivia and jokes secret messages.Start each day in December with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun Winter themed activity. Students will use the

Subjects:

Back to School, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (2.21 MB)

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Valentine's Day Word Search Activity Puzzles Cryptogram Coloring Middle School

By Novel Ideas

Your Middle School Students will love this Valentine's Day pack of word searches, crack the code cryptogram and holiday coloring pages for older students! PERFECT for sub plans, early finishers, morning work, and more! Includes February &

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Valentine's Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Independent Work Packet, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (14.00 MB)

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Re- Prefix Word Searches Reading Vocabulary Affix Review- Words with Prefix Re-

By Novel Ideas

Students will expand their vocabulary and understanding of prefixes, affixes, morphology and generative vocabulary with this re- prefix word search pack of 5 word searches all containing words using the prefix re-. This is a great way to add UDL

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

L.5.4b, L.6.4b, L.7.4b, L.8.4b, CCRA.L.4

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.12 MB)

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January Crack the Code Winter New Year's Cryptogram Secret Messages

By Novel Ideas

Check out these January themed Cryptogram secret messages. Students will crack the code of fun January trivia. This is a great way to start each school day in January with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun holiday

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (1.93 MB)

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September Crack the Code Cryptogram Morning Work Autumn & Fall Back to School

By Novel Ideas

Students will crack the code on these fun September jokes and trivia secret messages.Start each day in September with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun Back to School themed activity. Students will use the Cryptogram key

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, Autumn

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (2.20 MB)

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Greek Latin Number Prefix Reading Vocabulary Activities 20 Word Searches

By Novel Ideas

Do you need more engaging resources when teaching prefixes? Students will expand their vocabulary and understanding of Greek and Latin roots using this number prefix word search pack of 20 word searches. This is a great way to add UDL options to

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Geometry, Numbers

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.5.3a, L.4.4b, L.5.4b, L.6.4b, L.7.4b, L.8.4b, L.9-10.4b

$4.75

Digital Download PDF (4.02 MB)

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St. Patrick's Day Word Search Activity Puzzles Cryptogram Coloring Middle School

By Novel Ideas

Your Middle School Students will love this St. Patrick's Day pack of word searches, crack the code cryptogram and holiday coloring pages for older students! PERFECT for sub plans, early finishers, morning work, and more! Includes March & St.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Independent Work Packet, Centers

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (4.65 MB)

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May Crack the Code Cryptogram Morning Work & Summer End of Year Activities

By Novel Ideas

Students will crack the code on these fun May jokes and trivia secret messages.Start each school day in May with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun holiday themed activity. Students will use the Cryptogram key to decode

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, Spring

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (2.42 MB)

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August Crack the Code Cryptogram Morning Work, Back To School Secret Messages

By Novel Ideas

Students will crack the code on these fun August jokes and trivia secret messages.Start each day in August with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun Back to School themed activity. Students will use the Cryptogram key to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, Autumn

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (2.15 MB)

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Pre- & Post- Prefix Word Searches Color the Reading Vocabulary Morphology Review

By Novel Ideas

Students will expand their vocabulary and understanding of prefixes, affixes, morphology and generative vocabulary with this pre- & post- prefix word search pack of 3 word searches and 2 color the prefix coloring pages highlighting or coloring

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

L.5.4b, L.6.4b, L.7.4b, L.8.4b, CCRA.L.4

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.22 MB)

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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