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End of Year Review for 3rd & 4th Graders: Bubble Gum Day Activities & Games

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Celebrate the end of the school year with a Bubble Gum Themed Day for grades 3 and 4 while reinforcing essential skills in reading, writing, and math with this engaging, multi-disciplinary unit.This bubble gum integration unit was created with the

Subjects:

Grammar, Math, End of Year

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Centers

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206

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I Need My Monster Writing and Grammar Mentor Text Unit

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The book, I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll, is a student and teacher favorite that can be used for a variety of activities. It's perfect to use in the month of October, but can be used any time of year! There is a read-aloud version of the book on

Subjects:

Grammar, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

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500

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Snowflake Bentley - Mentor Text and Mentor Sentence Lessons for Grades 3-5

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Snowflake Bentley is an excellent mentor text example of narrative nonfiction!In this pack, you will receive printable PDF and digital Google app downloads of: ★a mentor sentence lesson for the book★an interactive notebook activity to review/teach

Subjects:

Grammar, Vocabulary, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$3.75

183

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Do Unto Otters Back to School Mentor Text Unit [Print & Digital]

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By request, I have pulled the Do Unto Otters lessons from Volume 3 for those who love using mentor sentences and mentor texts and wanted to add just this one lesson to their rotation. PLEASE do not purchase this if you already own all of the Volume

Subjects:

Reading, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$3.75

485

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Paired Texts [Print & Digital]: Winter and Snow Grades 2-3

By ideas by jivey

These paired passages, or paired texts, meet the demand for more complex texts that students can use to compare and build knowledge to integrate information and draw conclusions. The passages in this set are in the “stretch” range for 2nd grade.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Winter, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Google Apps

$5.50

314

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Gingerbread Week Thematic Unit Grades 2-4

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Gingerbread Man ActivitiesGingerbread is the perfect theme for a fun, seasonal unit without "celebrating" a holiday. This unit will be perfect for December or January and provides activities to last you for at least a week of gingerbread fun in

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

$8.00

183

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How Santa Got & Lost His Job Mentor Texts Unit

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Use this engaging unit with Stephen Krensky's books, How Santa Got His Job and How Santa Lost His Job. Activities in this unit:*refer to details in How Santa Got His Job to list skills Santa needed for his jobs, as well as the things he did that

Subjects:

Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

$5.00

305

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Paired Texts [Print & Digital]: Abolitionists Grades 4-6

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These paired passages, or paired texts, meet the demand for more complex texts that students can use to compare and build knowledge to integrate information and draw conclusions. The high-interest, rigorous passages in this set are great to stretch

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Black History Month, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9

$6.50

281

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Martin's Big Words - Mentor Sentence Lesson & Mentor Text Activities: Grades 1-2

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Martin's Big Words is a fabulous mentor text for all grades! In first and second grade, teachers can focus on the power of words and Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. In this pack, you will receive a mentor sentence lesson for the book, Martin's Big

Subjects:

Reading, Martin Luther King Day, Classroom Community

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$3.75

170

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Paired Texts [Print & Digital]: February and March Leveled Grades 4-6

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These paired passages, or paired texts, meet the demand for more complex texts that students can use to compare and build knowledge to integrate information and draw conclusions. The high-interest, rigorous passages in this set are great to stretch

Subjects:

Valentine's Day, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9

$6.50

350

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Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch - Valentine's Day Mentor Text Digital & Print Unit

By ideas by jivey

By request, I have pulled the Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch lessons from Volume 3 for those who love using mentor sentences and mentor texts and wanted to add just this one lesson to their rotation. In this pack, you will receive: ★a mentor sentence

Subjects:

Grammar, Vocabulary, Valentine's Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$3.75

114

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Martin's Big Words - Mentor Text and Mentor Sentence Lessons for Grades 3-5

By ideas by jivey

By request, I have pulled the Martin's Big Words lessons from Volume 2 for those who love using mentor sentences and mentor texts and wanted to add just this one lesson to their rotation. In this pack, you will receive: ★a mentor sentence lesson for

Subjects:

Grammar, Vocabulary, Martin Luther King Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$3.75

109

Digital Download PDF (2.42 MB)

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Launching Reading Workshop in Grades 3-5

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Reading WorkshopAre you ready to get your feet wet with the workshop model? This pack is FILLED with tips and suggestions, pictures, organizers for you and the students, posters, and printables. I designed this pack based on my own experiences with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Classroom Forms

$8.99

361

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Thank You Sarah - Thanksgiving ELA Lessons for grades 3-5

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This mentor text unit for the book Thank You, Sarah by Laurie Halse Anderson provides activities in printable and digital format. You will receive a mentor sentence lesson for the book, perfect to use in November. You will also receive an

Subjects:

Reading, Grammar, Thanksgiving

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (5.02 MB)

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The Day You Begin Mentor Text Unit for Grades 3-5

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The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson is an excellent mentor text for children of all ages! If you don't own a copy of the book, check your local library or you might even find an online read-aloud of the text with a simple Google search!Using

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.4, RL.3.7, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.4, RL.4.7, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4...

$5.00

102

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Groundhog Gets A Say: Groundhog Day Mentor Text Digital & Print Unit

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Groundhog Gets A Say by Pamela Swallow is a great book to use with any grade level, but I think it's a great way to get the upper elementary kids engaged! The book is written as a narrative, but is filled with facts about groundhogs as the main

Subjects:

Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.4, RI.3.5, RI.3.7, RI.3.8, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.4, RI.4.7, RI.4.8...

$4.50

100

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Snowflake Bentley - Mentor Sentence Lesson & Mentor Text Activities: Grades 1-2

By ideas by jivey

Snowflake Bentley is a fabulous mentor text for all grades! THESE ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN PULLED FROM THE FOLLOWING (LARGER UNITS):Mentor Sentences NONFICTION Unit: Ten Weeks of Earth Science Mentor Texts (K-2)Nonfiction Reading and Writing Grades 1-2

Subjects:

Reading, Grammar, Winter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (2.47 MB)

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MENTOR TEXT MINI-CLUB by Jivey SEASONAL EDITION for Grades 3-5

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The 2022-2023 Mini-Club for Seasonal Mentor Texts is complete!There are 6 weeks of COMPLETE lessons ready to use again year after year!These units are exactly the same format as in the FIRST EDITION and SECOND EDITION of the completed Mentor Text

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

$25.00

$20.00

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Fiona's Luck St. Patrick's Day Mentor Text Digital & Print Leprechaun Book Unit

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I've got the perfect St. Patrick's Day mentor text for upper elementary kids! Why should the little ones get to have all the leprechaun book fun?I have pulled the Fiona's Luck lessons from Volume 3 for those who love using mentor sentences and

Subjects:

Grammar, Vocabulary, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (3.17 MB)

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Civil Rights Movement Mentor Sentences & Interactive Activities Mini-Unit (3-5)

By ideas by jivey

Mentor sentences are the perfect way to teach grammar and author's craft through examples of excellent sentences from your favorite read-aloud books! This unit will be a great way to integrate Social Studies in with your mentor sentences during your

Subjects:

Grammar, Writing, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

L.3.1, L.3.1a, L.3.1c, L.3.1f, L.3.1h, L.3.1i, L.3.2, L.3.2a, L.3.3, L.3.3a, L.3.5...

$7.00

130

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Hi! My name is Jessica, affectionately known as Jivey! I have 10 years of classroom teaching experience in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades, and 7 years of professional development delivery experience in ELA and Social Studies. I am currently creating curriculum, sharing ideas, and mentoring other teachers, as well as continuing to deliver professional development sessions on utilizing mentor texts and mentor sentences in the classroom. Although I miss being in the classroom, my passion has always been to help instill best practices in other teachers, and I'm so lucky to be able to call my dream, "a job." It is humbling, yet exciting, to know I am affecting classrooms worldwide!

MY TEACHING STYLE

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HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher of the Year Nominee 2013, 2014

Outstanding Master of Education Student in Early Childhood Education

University of West Georgia Dean's List

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Specialist in Teacher Leadership, Piedmont College, Demorest, GA, December 2012.

Master of Education with a Reading Endorsement, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA, July 2007. GPA 4.0

Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA, December 2005.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Native Americans, U.S. History, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Critical Thinking, Literature, Professional Development, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community