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Sports Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle

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Students LOVE these 16 sports-themed short nonfiction reading passages and questions! Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. Each worksheet has one paragraph of informational text and 4 multiple-choice questions. Topics include

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

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$6.00

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Entrepreneurship Bingo Game and Word Search

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This bingo game, short assessment, and word search all use vocabulary related to business, economics, and entrepreneurs. Simply print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. Great way to learn, practice, and review content area

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Business, Economics

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

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Veterans Day Vocabulary Bingo Game and Word Search

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Build vocabulary on Veterans Day with this engaging bingo game and word search featuring words related to soldiers, military service, and the U.S. armed forces. Print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. Great for the month of

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (6.22 MB)

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Cowboys Bingo Game and Activities

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Learn about cowboys with a vocabulary bingo game, 2 quizzes, a short reading passage, and 2 punny cowboy-themed coloring pages. The game and assessments use vocabulary words and pictures related to cowboys, cowboy gear, riding equipment, ranching,

Subjects:

Vocabulary, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (11.41 MB)

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Strange Texas Tales Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages

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Build comprehension using 8 short nonfiction reading passages and questions about strange or unusual Texas people, places, and things. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. Each worksheet has one paragraph of informational text

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

Grades:

4^th

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Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (6.06 MB)

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Explorers Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages

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Build comprehension with 8 short nonfiction reading passages and questions about famous male and female explorers. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. Each worksheet has one paragraph of informational text and 4

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (5.95 MB)

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Map Skills Bingo Game and Word Search

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This game reviews vocabulary related to maps in general, map elements, the continents, and kinds of maps. Print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. You can use bingo cards with words only or words and graphics. Great for the whole

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Geography, Life Skills

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (6.59 MB)

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Texas Pledge Reader's Theater and Posters

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Help students understand the Pledge to the Texas Flag with posters, a reader's theater script, a matching activity, and a short assessment. Students can also design their own Texas Pledge poster. A great way to integrate language arts and social

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Vocabulary, Government, Character Education

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Activities, Scripts, Posters

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (10.79 MB)

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Communication Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages

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Build comprehension with 8 short nonfiction reading passages and questions about ways people communicate and communication through history. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. Each worksheet has one paragraph of informational

Subjects:

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

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (6.42 MB)

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Inventors and Inventions Bingo Game

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Study 30 great inventors and their inventions with a bingo game and quiz. Print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. The teacher draws a bingo calling card and reads clues about an invention. Students infer and cover the answer if

Subjects:

Vocabulary, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

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Texas Explorers Text Structures Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle

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This set includes 5 Texas history-themed short passages for the nonfiction text structures of compare and contrast, cause and effect, description, problem and solution, and sequence. Options include print, Easel Activities, Google Forms (passages),

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (7.84 MB)

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Continents and Oceans Posters

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These posters and bookmarks will help your students learn and remember the names of the 7 continents and 5 (or 4) oceans. Eat an apple as a nice snack is a mnemonic that helps students recall the names of continents (Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia,

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Geography, Study Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (3.45 MB)

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Patriotism Reading Passages Bingo Games and Coloring Pages Activities Bundle

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These fun and engaging patriotic activities include bingo games with assessments, short reading passages, coloring pages, and more. They review vocabulary related to government, symbols, documents, elections, holidays, landmarks, and presidents of

Subjects:

Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Games

$32.25

$22.50

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Travel Vocabulary Bingo Game and Word Search

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This game reviews vocabulary related to different kinds of travel and traveling, especially by car, airplane, or boat. Print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. You can choose to print 1 per page or 2 per page. Great for the whole

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Other (Social Studies - History), Life Skills

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (7.47 MB)

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Social Studies Informational Text Task Cards

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24 task cards feature engaging nonfiction paragraphs about national symbols, important people and events, and more, along with 5 short response comprehension questions per card. A total of 120 questions help students review important reading skills

Subjects:

U.S. History, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Task Cards

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (21.90 MB)

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Holidays Nonfiction Short Reading Passages Bundle

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Use these 8 engaging sets of short nonfiction passages and questions in your upper elementary classroom to build comprehension during months with holidays and special themes. The format is one paragraph of informational text and 4 questions on one

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

$32.00

$22.50

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Local Government Bingo Game

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This engaging game helps students learn or review 30 words related to the basic structure of government in local communities. Print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. A student vocabulary printable, quiz, and coloring page are

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Civics, Government

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (7.48 MB)

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Spanish Settlements in Texas Reading Passages

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Build comprehension using 8 short nonfiction reading passages and questions that help explain when, where, and why the Spanish established settlements and missions in Texas. The passages are numbered in the correct sequential order. Options include

Subjects:

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

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Google Apps, Lesson

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (6.19 MB)

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Presidents Bingo Game

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This bingo game introduces students to fun facts about 30 United States presidents. A printable chart, student notes or research page, and coloring page are also included. Print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. Students LOVE to

Subjects:

U.S. History, Holidays/Seasonal, Presidents' Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (7.97 MB)

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Women's History Bingo Game

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Celebrate Women's History Month by playing a game about famous first-time achievements by women. Print and play using up to 24 unique, pre-made bingo cards. Famous First charts are included in color and black-and-white and are arranged in sequential

Subjects:

Other (Social Studies - History), Reading Strategies, Women's History Month

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (8.08 MB)

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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.

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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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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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