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September 11th Timeline Close Reading Article & Question Set: Print and Digital

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Give your students the necessary background knowledge to better understand Ground Zero and the events of September 11th, 2001 with this Close Reading Article & Question Set about the 9-11 Timeline. Resource comes in Print and Digital and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1

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Wonder: Nonfiction Articles to Supplement the Novel (BUNDLE #2)

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Are you looking for a great way to start a discussion while reading the novel, Wonder, by R.J. Palacio? Check out these non-fiction articles on facial disfigurement, kindness, ostracism, and peer pressure. Each Close Reading Article & Question

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4, RI.7.6

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Uprising Novel: Supplementary Non-Fiction Article & Question Sets BUNDLE

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Give your students the necessary background knowledge to better understand life during The Turn of the Century and the novel, Uprising, by Margaret Peterson Haddix. This Close Reading Article & Question Set BUNDLE has 7 articles that come in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.3, RI.7.4

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Earthquakes & Plate Tectonics Reading Article & Question Set: Print & Digital

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Product contains a 2-page Close Reading Article on Earthquakes & Plate Tectonics, directions to close read and annotate the article, comprehension questions coving ELA Common Core Reading Informational Text Standards, and six different exit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4, RI.7.7

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Turn of the Century Factories & Sweatshops Close Reading Article & Question Set

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Give your students the necessary background knowledge to better understand life during The Turn of the Century with this Close Reading Article & Question Set about American Factories & Sweatshops during the Turn of the Century. Resource

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

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Close Reading Article: "Fast Food & Obesity"

By Truscott Teaches

This Close Reading Article & Question Set includes a 2-page article, instructions for annotating the article, and questions aligned with the ELA Common Core Reading Informational Text Standards. I try to choose high interest articles that are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4, RI.7.6

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Turn of the Century: Italian Immigration Close Reading Article & Question Set

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Give your students the necessary background knowledge to better understand life during The Turn of the Century with this Close Reading Article & Question Set about Immigration to the United States during the Turn of the Century. Resource comes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.3, RI.7.4

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Close Reading Article: "Atoms"

By Truscott Teaches

Looking for some cross-curricular products? This product is perfect for integrating science and language arts into one activity.This Close Reading Article & Question Set includes a 2-page article, instructions for annotating the article, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

$2.00

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Holiday Joke Bookmarks BUNDLE | Holiday Bookmarks BUNDLE

By Truscott Teaches

Product contains 16 Different Joke Bookmarks for Multiple Holidays. The bookmarks come in Color and Black/White. These are perfect for gifts, holiday activities, sub plans or fast finishers. I love seeing these in my school library! The

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Library Skills, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

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"The Saguaro Cactus" Close Reading Article and Question Set

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Close Reading Article & Question Set includes a 2-page article, instructions for annotating the article, and questions aligned with the ELA Common Core Reading Informational Text Standards. I use this resource to supplement the novel, Stargirl,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

$2.00

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Headphones & Hearing Loss Close Reading Article & Question Set: Print & Digital

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Product contains a 2-page article on how Headphone and Earbud use impacts hearing loss, directions to close read and annotate the article, comprehension questions coving ELA Common Core Reading Informational Text Standards, and six different exit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

$3.00

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Homeschooling Debate: Close Reading Article & Question Set

By Truscott Teaches

Looking for relatable material to help with reading comprehension? Try this close reading debate and question set all about HOMESCHOOLING. Close Reading Article & Question Set includes a 2-page article, instructions for annotating the article,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.6.8, RI.6.9, RI.7.8, RI.7.9, RI.8.8, RI.8.9

$2.00

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Close Reading Article: "Hydrothermal Vents"

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Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (17.31 MB)

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Close Reading Article: "Father of Microbiology"

By Truscott Teaches

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.3, RI.7.4

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (17.07 MB)

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Smartphone Addiction Close Reading Article & Question Set: Print & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

Product contains a 2-page article on Teenager Cell Phone Addiction, directions to close read and annotate the article, comprehension questions coving ELA Common Core Reading Informational Text Standards, and six different exit ticket options. Print

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (26.70 MB)

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Global Warming, Pollution, and Environment Concerns: Articles & Questions BUNDLE

By Truscott Teaches

This Bundle contains 4 different close reading article and question sets on Global Warming, Oil Spills, Styrofoam-Eating Mealworms, and Making Insects the Meat of the Future. Each set contains a 2-page article, directions to close read and annotate

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

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Turn of the Century Immigrant Life in America Close Reading Article & Questions

By Truscott Teaches

Give your students the necessary background knowledge to better understand life during The Turn of the Century with this Close Reading Article & Question Set about An Immigrant's New Life in the United States during the Turn of the Century.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (20.65 MB)

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The War in Afghanistan Close Reading Article & Question Set: Print and Digital

By Truscott Teaches

Give your students the necessary background knowledge to better understand Ground Zero and the events of September 11th, 2001 with this Close Reading Article & Question Set about The War in Afghanistan. Resource comes in Print and Digital and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (26.43 MB)

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The Rock Cycle Close Reading Article & Question Set: Print & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

Product contains a 2-page Close Reading Article on the Rock Cycle and the three types of rocks: igneous rocks (both intrusive and extrusive), sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks. Product includes directions to close read and annotate the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4, RI.7.7

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (25.46 MB)

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Al Qaeda & Osama bin Laden Close Reading Article & Question Set Print & Digital

By Truscott Teaches

Give your students the necessary background knowledge to better understand Ground Zero and the events of September 11th, 2001 with this Close Reading Article & Question Set about Al Qaeda and Osamba bin Laden. Resource comes in Print and Digital

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (24.07 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've taught middle school remedial reading courses for the past 24 years. I've also done private reading tutoring for elementary aged students.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe the most effective way of teaching involves a variety of teaching styles. Some objectives require direct instruction, while others are more effective with student-centered methods.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2018: "Outstanding Educator of the Year." (District Award) 2022: The Utah Jazz's MVE (Most Valuable Educator)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA: Political Science; MEd: Elementary Instruction & Curriculum Design; Endorsements: Reading Specialist; Special Education

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

When I'm not teaching, my time is spent with family. I have an amazing husband and two daughters (ages 7 and 9). We enjoy spending our summers soaking up the sun. We also spend a lot of our summer vacation visiting the MLB fields around the country and watching America's pastime. Finally, I am a huge advocate for organ donation and also spend a great amount of time promoting and advocating for this cause.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Science, Social Studies, Ancient History, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, Spanish, Chinese, Arts & Music, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, School Counseling, Character Education, Library Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Coaching, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community