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Story Elements Activities | Matching and Sorting Worksheet Alternative

By Amber from TGIF

I created these Story Elements match cards to use in my personal classroom as a center during our study of story elements. Many of my students get conflict and resolution mixed up, so this is one more opportunity for them to practice. I have also

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Task Cards, Centers

$2.25

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Monuments and Landmarks Reports

By Amber from TGIF

This Monuments and Landmarks Poster makes a great display after your students read about and research monuments and landmarks nonfiction. This template is the perfect project, and it is a great organizer for their research project. The report is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Posters

CCSS:

RI.3.2, W.3.7, W.3.8

$2.25

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Planet Research Report Poster

By Amber from TGIF

This Planet Report Poster makes a great display after your students read about and research planet nonfiction. This template is the perfect solution, and it is a great organizer for their research project. The report is two pages long and makes for

Subjects:

General Science, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Posters

$2.25

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Biography Graphic Organizer & Report Digital Poster Template in Google Slides

By Amber from TGIF

Digital biography projects can be fun and interactive for your students and no-prep for teachers! Your students will love researching and reporting on a famous person with this Google Slides! This easy to use digital format is great for beginning

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.3.2, W.3.7, W.3.8, W.4.7, W.4.8, W.4.9, W.5.7, W.5.8, W.5.9, W.4.9a

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Spelling Activities and Practice Sheets for ANY list (15, 20, 24 & 25 words)

By Amber from TGIF

This spelling pack includes spelling sheets, ideas, and explanations for 7 different activities plus a test sheet with lots of choice and variation on these sheets. Each sheet is created with 15, 20, 24, and 25 word options. The activities

Subjects:

Spelling

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.50

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President's Day Writing Research Template Report Poster

By Amber from TGIF

Want a great display for your students research on U.S. Presidents? Try these research posters that also double as a graphic organizer. The report is two pages long and makes for an easy, yet bold display. What's included?First Page"Snapshot" of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Posters

$1.75

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Animal Reports

By Amber from TGIF

This Animal Report Poster makes a great display after your students read about and research animal nonfiction. This template is the perfect solution, and it is a great organizer for their research project. The report is two pages long and makes for

Subjects:

General Science, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Posters

$2.25

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Prudy's Problem and How She Solved It Interactive Centers

By Amber from TGIF

I needed some interactive centers activities to make practicing reading concepts from Prudy's Problem and How She Solved It. These activities are a great supplement to the story, but also are helpful for Reading Street Unit 2, Week 3. These easy to

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

$3.00

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Biography Graphic Organizer & Report Poster Template Printable

By Amber from TGIF

Want a great display after your students finish reading a biography or a short non-fiction story about a true hero? This template is the perfect solution, and it could also be used as a research project. The report is two pages long and makes for

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Posters

CCSS:

RI.3.2, W.3.7, W.3.8, W.4.7, W.4.8, W.4.9, W.5.7, W.5.8, W.5.9, W.4.9a

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Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Skills, Comprehension and Vocabulary Foldables

By Amber from TGIF

My students love these foldables because we complete them over a series of days. Some of it we complete together and some they finish on their own. The foldables aid students in pausing and reflecting on their reading and a deeper understanding of

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.7, RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.7, L.3.4d

$1.75

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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers

By Amber from TGIF

Vocabulary is a part of every subject we teach. These 3 different vocabulary graphic organizers fit four vocabulary words per page. Front and back pages are included to print front and back to save paper There are 3 vocabulary organizers included:

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.4

$1.25

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Story Elements Super Simple Summary

By Amber from TGIF

Story Elements are taught in classrooms everywhere. These graphic organizers will help your students form a summary of the stories they read with this Story Elements Super Simple Summary. You can use this as a group to complete after reading a

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.3, W.3.3, W.3.8

$1.00

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Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday

By Amber from TGIF

I needed some centers activities to make practicing reading concepts from Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday. These activities are a great supplement to the story, but also are helpful for Reading Street Unit 1, Week 3. These easy to use and

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, L.3.4a, W.3.1a, W.3.1b

$1.50

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Jalapeno Bagels center activities

By Amber from TGIF

I needed some interactive centers activities to make practicing reading concepts from Jalapeno Bagels easy. These activities are a great supplement to the story, but also are helpful for Reading Street Unit 5, Week 4. These easy to use and easy to

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

$3.00

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Close Reading - Coding the Text - Reading Comprehension iPhones

By Amber from TGIF

Need a tool for enhancing comprehension and growing proficient readers? Try coding the text with these fun iPhone bookmarks and mini-posters for both fiction (literature) and non-fiction (informational) text. Lower intermediate and middle

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RI.3.1

$1.00

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If You Made a Million center activities

By Amber from TGIF

I needed some interactive centers activities to make practicing reading concepts from If You Made a Million easy. These activities are a great supplement to the story, but also are helpful for Reading Street Unit 1, Week 4. These easy to use and

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

$1.50

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Animal Report Digital Poster in Google Slides Distance Learning

By Amber from TGIF

Digital animal report projects can be fun and interactive for your students and no-prep for teachers! Your students will love researching and reporting on any animal with this Google Slides resource! This easy to use digital format is great for

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.3.2, W.3.7, W.3.8

$2.00

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Symphony of Whales center activities

By Amber from TGIF

I needed some interactive centers activities to make practicing reading concepts from Symphony of Whales easy. These activities are a great supplement to the story, but also are helpful for Reading Street Unit 3, Week 4. These easy to use and easy

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

$3.00

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Character Traits Posters - Grouped by Category for Writing Topics

By Amber from TGIF

These bright, colorful character traits posters will help your students add meaningful descriptions to the characters they are reading about. Sometimes students have trouble finding specific words to adequately describe the characters. "I think

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.3

$1.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is the twenty-first year I have taught at two separate rural school districts. For the last eight years I have loved every minute of teaching 3rd grade and team teaching with the 4th grade teacher. I have also taught 5th through 8th language arts and reading and also 2nd grade.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Education is about teaching to many different learners in multiple ways. I learn some new tricks every year and continue changing. I do model a lot for my students, but I also try to my best to let my kids learn through experience.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have had the honor of being Wal-Mart's Teacher of the Year for two years.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

With the encouragement of my husband and parents, I graduated from SIU-C with honors. I have also added endorsements to my certificate in reading and mathematics through class with University of Phoenix.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My husband and I have been married for 25 years and have two children (ages 17 and 11).

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Other (Science), Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, Physical Education, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading