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Essay introduction: how to write a hook and a thesis statement Distance Learning

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Teach your students how to write a solid introduction paragraph with an engaging hook and a clear thesis statement! With the help of this unit, your students will learn:How to analyze a prompt in order to understand what they are supposed to write

Subjects:

Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Lesson

$8.50

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Informational paragraph writing PDF & Digital for Distance Learning

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*Informational paragraph writing unit* You have to learn to crawl before you can walk. Similarly, students need to learn how to write a well-constructed informational paragraph before they can start composing multi-paragraph reports and essays. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, W.4.2, W.5.2, W.6.2, L.4.4c, L.5.4c...

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Tall tales with a modern twist: creative writing unit; Common Core aligned

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It was so hot, the flowers pulled themselves up by their roots and crawled under the porch looking for shade...Get the creative juices flowing in your writer's workshop and, with the help of this unit, teach your students how to write an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.3, W.5.3, W.5.3a, W.5.3c, W.5.3d, W.5.3e, W.6.3, W.6.3a, W.6.3c, W.6.3d, W.6.3e...

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Making inferences about character's emotions and traits; R.L.3.3;4.3;5.1

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These 10 printables will help your students master the skill of describing characters by drawing on specific details in the text, such as character's words and actions. In addition, your students will get plenty of practice drawing inferences from

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables

$4.00

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Informational Writing with Mentor Texts PDF & Digital for Distance Learning

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Use these articles to teach informational writing! These days, students are expected to read mentor texts and use textual evidence when writing informative essays. Therefore, this product will be an indispensable tool in your writer’s workshop. It

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Lesson

$5.50

150

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5th grade math test prep for RISE, FSA and other state tests Distance Learning

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This is the most rigorous 5th grade math test prep packet you will find on this website (and anywhere else)! Do you want your 5th graders to rock the state math test? Are you not sure if you have covered all the standards in your math class? Are you

Subjects:

Math, Math Test Prep

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

5.MD.A.1, 5.MD.B.2, 5.MD.C.3a, 5.MD.C.3b, 5.MD.C.4, 5.MD.C.5a, 5.MD.C.5b, 5.MD.C.5c, 5.NBT.A.1, 5.NBT.A.2, 5.NBT.A.3a...

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Inference poetry: Teach inferring through riddle poems PDF & Distance Learning

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This fun product contains six riddle poems and six inference worksheets. The poems will have your students dig for clues while making inferences about implied subjects.Note: Many of you have asked me for more products riddle poems. Your request has

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles

$4.00

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Leaf identification activity: dichotomous classification key to deciduous leaves

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Bring nature to your classroom! In this wonderful leaf activity, the students investigate various deciduous leaves and determine what trees they are from. They use the dichotomous classification key to deciduous trees to correctly identify the

Subjects:

Science, Environment

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

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Dictionary and thesaurus skills: 15 printables; L.4.4.C, L.5.4.C; L.6.4.D

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These 15 worksheets will provide your students with a thorough and exciting practice of dictionary and thesaurus skills! The printables target the Common Core target that states: Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

$4.00

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Opinion writing with mentor texts: engaging nonfiction passages

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This is a set of highly engaging nonfiction passages that are perfect for teaching and practicing opinion writing. These days students are expected to write opinion essays that are based on ideas and information from articles they read beforehand.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Centers

$5.50

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RISE, SAGE and FSA writing test prep: Opinion writing ~ Distance Learning

By A Demanding Teacher

*Evidence-based opinion writing using mentor texts * Opinion writing* If your students have to take a standardized writing test (e.g. RISE in Utah, FSA in Florida), this unit is a must-have!*This comprehensive unit is an ultimate OPINION WRITING

Subjects:

Writing-Essays, Informational Text, Test Preparation

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans

$12.00

214

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Compare and contrast essay: Informational writing PDF & Distance Learning

By A Demanding Teacher

Students love to write stories. But how do you get them as excited about writing INFORMATIONAL essays that tend to be very structured?! This unit will help you instill the passion for non-fiction writing in your students! More specifically, this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2, W.6.2, L.3.1, L.4.1, L.5.1

$8.00

123

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Utah's History: Utah's Five Native Tribes LEVELED paired texts Distance Learning

By A Demanding Teacher

*Utah's Native American Tribes* Integrate Utah's history into your reading by using these paired texts about Utah's five historic tribes (Utes, Shoshones, Navajos, Paiutes, and Goshutes) that are followed by Common Core standards-based questions.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.4.6, RI.4.7, RI.4.8, RI.4.9

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Utah's History Anasazi & Fremont Indians LEVELED paired texts Distance Learning

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Integrate Utah's history into your reading by using these paired texts about Anasazi (Ancestral Puebloans) and Fremont Indians that are followed by Common Core standards-based questions. Nowadays, students are required to integrate information from

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Native Americans, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.4.6, RI.4.7, RI.4.8, RI.4.9

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Utah animals: LEVELED reading with questions PDF & Distance Learning

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Integrate Utah science into your reading! This bundle consists of 11 informational articles about Utah animals followed by carefully crafted comprehension questions that are closely aligned with Common Core standards for reading informational texts.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Science)

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Centers

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (11.58 MB)

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Indian in the Cupboard: reading comprehension journal

By A Demanding Teacher

This is a novel study journal with 64 higher-order thinking, close reading, TEXT DEPENDENT questions and a differentiated crossword that will thoroughly test your students' comprehension of the beloved children's classic: "The Indian in the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Literature Circles

$6.75

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Multiple Meaning Words PDF & Digital Activity for Distance Learning

By A Demanding Teacher

*Multiple meaning words TASK CARDS; Common Core aligned*This set of 24 task cards tests the students on their ability to determine the meaning of multiple-meaning words based on the context. Each card features a word that has at least 4 different

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Task Cards

CCSS:

L.4.4a, L.5.4a, L.6.4a

$3.00

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Relative pronouns & relative clauses: Common Core grammar workshop, grade 4

By A Demanding Teacher

This is a concise, to the point unit on relative pronouns and relative clauses. Grammar is like medicine – you have to give it to kids in small but frequent doses. Therefore, this mini-unit is designed in a way that provides students with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Task Cards, Lesson

CCSS:

L.4.1a

$5.50

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Greek and Latin roots in dinosaur names

By A Demanding Teacher

Are you teaching fossils and dinosaurs? Then this activity that integrates Language Arts into science will be a great addition to your unit! It is a lesson I created for students to learn the meaning of dinosaur names. The students look up Latin

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (11.32 MB)

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Spalding spelling rules BINGO

By A Demanding Teacher

Are you using SPALDING at your school? Then this product is just what you and your students need! Teaching spelling rules to little kids may seem like a daunting task, but with the help of this Bingo game you will bring fun to your spelling

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment

$3.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught 4th grade for 9 years and this year I have been teaching 5th grade. I love upper grades!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I would say I represent the best of both worlds: rigid discipline and creativity in the classroom. The biggest focus of all my instruction is giving the students an opportunity to apply their knowledge in a meaningful, real-life setting. I try to incorporate this objective in EVERY lesson plan I create!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have been chosen "The teacher of the Week" three times at my school! :-) Also, each year my class' scores on end-of-the-year testings are one of the highest in the whole NATION! Too bad they do not give awards for that...

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a bachelor's degree in English and Master's Degree in Political Science.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I grew up and got my education in Poland. However, one day, my restless feet took me all the way to Alaska, where I became fascinated with American culture. Since my major was English, I decided to work on my English language skills by coming to Utah and working at a local school. What was supposed to be a short-termed episode turned out to be a long and fulfilling career as a 4th grade teacher. Of course, I also managed to do plenty other things while being in Utah: I picked up skiing, learned salsa dancing, fell in love with my husband...and the list goes on! :-)