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Stephen F. Austin Reading Comprehension

By Kathy Adams

After the death of his father, Moses Austin, Stephen F. Austin, continued his father's quest leading 300 families to settle Texas. This product includes a two page biography, 10 reading comprehension questions and a reflection page for fast

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Informational Text, Test Preparation

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$3.00

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Texas Indians Reading Comprehension

By Kathy Adams

Several Indian groups inhabited the great state of Texas including: the Apache, Comanche, Caddo, Karankawa and Tonkawa. Students will learn about these Native Americans as they read and respond to comprehension questions which are formatted much

Subjects:

Reading, Native Americans, Informational Text

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

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Homeschool Curricula, Lesson

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Battle of the Alamo Leaders Reading Comprehension

By Kathy Adams

Informative text on William B. Travis, Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, Susanna Dickinson and Juan Seguin, will help students better understand the roles each hero played at the Battle of the Alamo and in theTexas Revolution. This BUNDLED product includes

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Reading, U.S. History, Informational Text

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

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$The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor$

The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor

By Kathy Adams

The Magic School Bus on the Ocean FloorThe Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor Math Task CardsGrades 2-4After examining the story Magic School Bus; On the Ocean Floor, challenge your students with a variety of math tasks / story problems. Please see

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Basic Operations, Earth Sciences, Gifted and Talented

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

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Task Cards, Centers

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$Monarch Butterflies Math Task Cards$

Monarch Butterflies Math Task Cards

By Kathy Adams

Monarch Butterflies Math Task Cards Students will explore the life of Monarch butterflies as they are challenged with various math word problems. They will gain knowledge on this amazing creature and solve problems related to their migration and

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Math, Science, Spring

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

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Task Cards, Centers

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$Ellis Island$

Ellis Island

By Kathy Adams

Ellis Island Math Task Cards Primary (2nd- 4th grade) Enrich your study of immigration and Ellis Island with these task cards. Challenge students with various math skills as they gather knowledge about this important time in American

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Math, U.S. History, Word Problems

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

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Task Cards, Centers

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Fact and Opinion Christmas Around the World

By Kathy Adams

Fact and Opinion Christmas Around the World Engage your students in fun reading as they discover Christmas traditions around the world! Students will learn about 7 countries and some of their Christmas traditions as they practice the reading skill

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Centers

$3.50

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Texas Indians Research

By Kathy Adams

Research and Writing: Native Americans of TexasStudents choose to research and write an informative composition on these Texas Indian Groups: Apache, Caddo, Comanche, Karankawa, and Tonkawa. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~**

Subjects:

Native Americans, Writing, Informational Text

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

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Research, Projects, Lesson

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TED Talks (Quit Patton: How to Think Like a Scientist)

By Kathy Adams

TED Talks are highly engaging and lend themselves to deeper thinking and valuable class discussions. These task cards use Dr. Sandra Kaplan's Depth and Complexity model to motivate students by extending their thinking to great heights! Custom

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

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GATE, Video Files

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Winter Snowman Logic Puzzles

By Kathy Adams

Logical Thinking Winter Puzzles Logical thinking is great for differentiation, morning work, literacy centers, math centers, early finishers, homework, cooperative learning and fast finishers. 3 pages of 10 logic grids will keep students engaged

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Word Problems, Winter

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Task Cards

$3.00

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Comanche Indians of Texas Reading Comprehension

By Kathy Adams

The Comanche Indians roamed the Great Plains region of America, depended on buffalo and horses and governed themselves with a democratic process. Students will learn about this nomadic group as they read and respond to 10 comprehension questions

Subjects:

Reading, Native Americans, Informational Text

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

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Homeschool Curricula, Activities

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Sam Houston Reading Comprehension

By Kathy Adams

This reading comprehension activity provides students with information about Sam Houston who led the Texans to victory over Mexico in the Battle of San Jacinto and became the first President of the Republic of Texas. This product includes a two page

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

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

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Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Lesson

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Black History Informational Text Task Cards

By Kathy Adams

Black History Task Cards Students will analyze informational text as they use reading skills to answer questions about African-Americans who have made a difference in our society. Suggestions for Use * Enrichment * Fast Finishers * Literacy

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Black History Month, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Task Cards, Cultural Activities, Centers

$3.50

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$Thanksgiving If You Sailed on the Mayflower$

Thanksgiving If You Sailed on the Mayflower

By Kathy Adams

Thanksgiving History If You Sailed on the Mayflower Math Task Cards Grades 2-4 After examining the book by Ann McGovern, If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620, challenge your students with the following math tasks. While the book is enriching, it

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Problem Solving, Thanksgiving

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, GATE, Centers

$4.00

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Francisco de Coronado Reading Comprehension

By Kathy Adams

Upon hearing of the "Seven Cities of Gold", Francisco Vázquez de Coronado set sail for the new world in search of gold. Students will learn about this Spanish explorer and his expeditions as they read and respond to 10 comprehension questions which

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History, ELA Test Prep

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

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Homeschool Curricula, Assessment

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$Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs$

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

By Kathy Adams

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs After examining the book by Judi Barret, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, challenge your students with the following math tasks. While the book is enriching, it is not needed to complete these tasks. Students

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Word Problems, Short Stories

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

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Homeschool Curricula, Centers

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Veterans' Day Audie Murphy Reading Comprehension

By Kathy Adams

US Veteran, Audie Murphy, served his country proudly in the Infantry division of the Army during World War II. Honor this American Hero by reading about his life and legacy This product includes two pages of informational text (biography), 10

Subjects:

U.S. History, Gifted and Talented, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Projects, GATE

$4.50

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Expository Writing Prompts Halloween

By Kathy Adams

Expository Writing Prompts Halloween Engage students in an expository and creative writing activity that will have them eager to share their product with anyone who will listen! Similar to the RAFT method, students choose from a menu of characters,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Halloween

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Centers

$3.00

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Fact and Opinion Christmas Around the World FREEBIE

By Kathy Adams

Fact and Opinion Christmas Around the World Engage your students as they discover Christmas traditions from Germany! This is a ONE page activity offered for free and is included in a larger activity that can be found in my store. Students will

Subjects:

Reading, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Cultural Activities, Centers

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Digital Download PDF (3.23 MB)

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TED Talks (Adora Svitak: What Adults Can Learn From Kids)

By Kathy Adams

TED Talks: TED Talks are highly engaging and lend themselves to deeper thinking and valuable class discussions. These task cards use Dr. Sandra Kaplan's Depth and Complexity model to motivate your students by extending their thinking to great

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

GATE, Internet Activities, Video Files

$4.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

* BS in Elementary Education * 28 years in public education * certified in Arkansas and Texas * taught 1st and; 4th Grade and served as a Gifted and Talented specialist in Rockwall, TX * retired June 2013

MY TEACHING STYLE

Even after 28 years in education, I am evolving! Non-traditional, student centered, technology focused, all infused with student voice and fun is how I would describe my style! Retired, I tutor students, ages 5-12, in Dallas.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

* Teacher of the Year 1987 * Disney Teacher Nominee * Received numerous grants from RISD

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

* 1979 Graduate of Tuckerman, High School * 1985 Graduate of Harding University, Searcy, AR

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

* Live in Garland, Texas * 1 daughter, 30 years old * 1 Granddaughter * Retired from 28 years serving students in theTexas public school system

GRADES

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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Graphing, Measurement, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Ancient History, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Art History, Computer Science, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Word Problems, General Science, Library Skills, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, Women's History Month, Classroom Community