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Compare and Contrast Animals Reading Comprehension Passages

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Study compare and contrast nonfiction text structure with 6 short passages, questions, and graphic organizers about similar animals. Options include print, Easel Activities, Google Forms (passages), and Google Slides (Venn diagrams). Each passage

Subjects:

Reading, Other (Science), Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

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Nonfiction Text Structures Reading Passages and Graphic Organizers Bundle

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Study the nonfiction text structures of cause and effect, compare and contrast, description, problem and solution, and sequence using these engaging short reading passages, questions, and graphic organizers. A total of 36 passages feature one

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

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Cause and Effect Text Structure Reading Passages and Graphic Organizers

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Study cause and effect nonfiction text structure with 6 short reading passages, questions, and graphic organizers. Options include print, Easel Activities, Google Forms (passages), and Google Slides (graphic organizers). Each passage features one

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

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Problem and Solution Text Structure Reading Passages and Graphic Organizers

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Study problem and solution nonfiction text structure with 6 short reading passages, questions, and graphic organizers. Options include print, Easel Activities, Google Forms (passages), and Google Slides (graphic organizers). Each passage features

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

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Poetry Comprehension Passages

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Supplement your poetry unit with 8 worksheets that each feature a public domain poem and 4 multiple-choice questions on one page. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. The questions are modeled after the types of questions on

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Reading, Reading Strategies, Poetry

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3^rd, 4^th

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Science Jokes Bingo Game and Bookmarks to Color

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Laugh and learn while playing this game using 30 science-themed riddles appropriate for upper elementary. Print up to 24 unique bingo cards and 30 calling cards and start playing! Each joke has a HINT to help students figure out answers. Kids LOVE

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Reading Skills Review Task Cards

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Need fun reading test prep? Engage students in reading skills mixed review featuring 24 task cards covering 12 different reading skills that utilize both fiction and nonfiction text. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. There

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Revising and Editing Passages Writing Test Prep

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8 nonfiction short reading passages provide great revising and editing practice and review. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. There are 4 passages for revising and 4 passages for editing. Each passage has a paragraph of

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Grammar, ELA Test Prep, Writing

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Animal Adaptations Reading Comprehension Passages Set 1

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Build comprehension with 8 short nonfiction reading passages and questions about animal adaptations. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. Each worksheet has a paragraph of informational text and 4 multiple-choice questions.

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Reading, Other (Science), Informational Text

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

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315

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Folktales Reading Comprehension Passages

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Stories told by indigenous peoples of North America are featured in these 8 short reading passages with text and 5 multiple-choice comprehension questions on one page. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. The questions are

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

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Summarizing Text Reading Test Prep Worksheets

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Do your students need practice in choosing the best summary? This resource contains 4 fiction and 6 nonfiction short passages for student summarization practice. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. Each worksheet has

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors Bingo Game

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Students identify inherited traits and learned behaviors of different animals in this fun bingo game. Print and play using 24 pre-made cards. A sentence about an animal is read aloud. Students identify the animal and decide whether the sentence

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Environment, General Science

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Unsolved Mysteries Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages Set 1

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Build comprehension with 8 short nonfiction reading passages and questions about famous unexplained or unsolved historical mysteries. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. Each worksheet has one paragraph of informational text

Subjects:

Reading, Other (Social Studies - History), Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

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Similes and Metaphors Bingo Game

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Use a fun game to review the meanings of 30 similes and metaphors. Students create their own bingo cards by cutting out and attaching 24 choices onto a blank card, or you can print and play using up to 24 pre-made cards. The game uses 5 similes with

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Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA)

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

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$2.80

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Elements of Drama Bingo Game and Vocabulary Posters

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Study drama and theater vocabulary with a word search, bingo game, assessment, and mini-posters. Simply print and play using 24 pre-made bingo cards. You can choose bingo cards with words and graphics or words only. Fun extras include a word search,

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Reading, Vocabulary, Drama

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables, Games

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Summer Jokes Bingo Game and Bookmarks to Color

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Laugh and learn while playing this game using 30 humorous summer and vacation-themed riddles appropriate for upper elementary. Print up to 24 unique bingo cards and 30 calling cards and start playing! All the jokes have a HINT to help students

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Other (Specialty), Other (ELA), Critical Thinking

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Testing Pep Rally Bundle

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Want to have the MOST FUN EVER and be able to call it test review? Have a pep rally before state testing! This motivational bundle includes rewritten song lyrics for test motivation, two skits, a testing poem PPT, and a recorded song. Bonus files

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Music, Drama, Test Preparation

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Songs, Scripts

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Valentine's Day Jokes Bingo Game and Bookmarks to Color

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Laugh and learn with 30 humorous Valentine's Day-themed riddles appropriate for upper elementary. Print up to 24 unique bingo cards and 30 calling cards and start playing! Each joke has a HINT to help students figure out answers. Kids LOVE that,

Subjects:

Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, Valentine's Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

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Reading Writing Test Prep Vocabulary Bingo Games 3rd Grade

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Review important academic reading and language arts vocabulary before STAAR testing with two bingo games created using words and phrases from the latest STAAR Grade 3 RLA Assessed Curriculum. Simply print and play using up to 32 unique, pre-made

Subjects:

Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep, Test Preparation

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$4.00

$3.20

138

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Social Studies Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Short Passages 3rd Grade

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These 30 paragraphs are short biographies about important people in United States history. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. Texas teachers, most of these individuals are specifically required in the Grade 3 Social Studies

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History, Test Preparation

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

$10.50

$8.40

206

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught both regular and TAG 3rd Grade for 22 years, ESL PK-5th for 6 years, and was a Title I Reading and Math Interventionist for 3rd-5th for 4 years. I am recently retired and love creating resources for TpT.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I provided instruction with fun and laughter in an organized, well-managed environment. I love words and word play. Games and songs were always a regular part of my lesson plans.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have been a Teacher of the Week, Teacher of the Month, Teacher of the Quarter, Educator of the Year, and less officially…A Favorite Teacher of All Time.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I hold a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor and an M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership from Sam Houston State University. I have additional certifications in English as a Second Language and Special Education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I consider myself an expert on 3rd graders and horses. I've ridden hunter, jumper, eventing, and dressage horses most of my life. I am still happily married to Tom since 1981. We have one daughter, Erin, who is a graphic designer and photographer.

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