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Landforms Close Reading

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Main Idea Nonfiction Passages BUNDLE

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Landforms Close Reading

By Lessons in Literacy

***For a Goggle Classroom version of this product, click here!Close Reading: Landforms- This 66 page product contains 12 landform-themed nonfiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Each landform has a

Subjects:

Geography, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans

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Main Idea Nonfiction Passages {Volume 1}

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***For a Google Classroom version of this product, click here!Main Idea Nonfiction Passages {Volume 1}- Need a way to teach main idea with a focus on nonfiction? This product contains 10 nonfiction passages on interesting animals. Each text gives a

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

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RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.4.1, RI.4.2

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Main Idea Nonfiction Passages BUNDLE

By Lessons in Literacy

Main Idea Nonfiction Passages BUNDLE- Need a way to teach main idea with a focus on nonfiction? This product contains 20 nonfiction passages on interesting animals. Each text gives a main idea with several supporting details using colorful

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

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

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Graphic Organizers, Centers

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$9.00

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Weather Close Reading

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Weather Close Reading: This 68 page product contains 10 weather themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets and extended response questions to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

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RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

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Space Close Reading

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Close Reading: Space- This 54 page product contains 12 space-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about the

Subjects:

Astronomy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

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Life Cycles Close Reading

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Close Reading: Life Cycles- This 60 page product contains 10 life cycle-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning to go with each. Each passage is Lexile leveled into 2 formats and also has a QR code which sends your

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

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Rainforest Close Reading

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Close Reading: Rainforest- This 68 page product contains 10 rainforest-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans

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RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

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Main Idea Nonfiction Passages {Volume 2}

By Lessons in Literacy

***For a Google Classroom version of this product, click here!Main Idea Nonfiction Passages {Volume 2}- Need a way to teach main idea with a focus on nonfiction? This product contains 10 nonfiction passages on interesting animals. Each text gives a

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers

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RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.4.1, RI.4.2

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211

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Fall Close Reading

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This 64 page product contains 8 fall-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about the following

Subjects:

Autumn, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

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220

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Arctic Animals Close Reading

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Arctic Animals Close Reading Passages: This 68 page product contains 10 arctic animal themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading.

Subjects:

Winter, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

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Ocean Close Reading

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Close Reading: Ocean Animals- This 80 page product contains 20 ocean-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning to go with each. Each passage is lexile leveled into 2 reading levels and also has a QR code which sends

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

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RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

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151

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Spring Close Reading

By Lessons in Literacy

Close Reading: Spring- This 58 page product contains 10 spring-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Each passage comes in 2 different formats: whole page and half page with questions. This

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Spring, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.2, RI.2.2, RI.3.2

$4.00

191

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Prove-it Passages Volume 1

By Lessons in Literacy

Prove-it Passages- In this product you receive 8 double-sided texts to boost reading rigor. Each text is written about interesting animals your students will be excited to learn about! The texts are full of features (bold print, headings, captions,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Centers

$6.00

117

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Insects Close Reading

By Lessons in Literacy

This 58 page product contains 10 insect themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about the following

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

$4.00

145

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Close Reading Bundle

By Lessons in Literacy

Close Reading Bundle: This bundle contains 40 non-fiction articles (5 each from 8 of my close reading packs). 115 pages of fun, colorful articles with evidence-based comprehension sheets to go with each one! Every article is lexile leveled for your

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1, RI.4.1

$15.00

$12.50

111

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Spring Paired Passages

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Paired Passages: Spring- This 70 page product contains 7 spring-themed paired passages (making 14 passages in all). Each topic has a non-fiction passage and a fiction passage. Being able to compare/contrast texts is a critical reading skill. Each

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Spring

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.2.1, RL.3.1, RI.1.1, RI.1.4, RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RI.3.1, RI.3.4

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152

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Transportation Close Reading

By Lessons in Literacy

This 58 page product contains 10 transportation-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Each passage comes in 2 different formats: whole page and half page with questions. This makes them

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

$4.00

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Winter Paired Passages

By Lessons in Literacy

Paired Passages: Winter- This 70 page product contains 7 winter-themed paired passages (making 14 passages in all). Each topic has a non-fiction passage and a fiction passage. Being able to compare/contrast texts is a critical reading skill. Each

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.2.1, RL.3.1, RI.1.1, RI.1.4, RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RI.3.1, RI.3.4

$6.00

200

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Winter Close Reading

By Lessons in Literacy

Close Reading: Winter- This 50 page product contains 8 winter-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Each passage comes in 2 different formats: whole page and half page with questions. This

Subjects:

Winter, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.3.1

$4.00

182

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Context Clues: Reading Passages

By Lessons in Literacy

Context Clues: Reading Passages- This 34 page product contains 10 reading passages focused on CONTEXT CLUES. Common core reading standards ask our students to be able to understand unknown words using clues within the text. These passages practice

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$5.00

182

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught 7 years of pre-k, 1 year of kindergarten, 1 year of first grade and am now teaching 2nd grade.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in hands-on education where the children are a part of each lesson in a memorable way.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have an associates and BA in early childhood education from Shorter University.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a 3rd grade teacher at a school in GA, a mommy to an 11 year-old boy, step-mom to a 10 year-old boy, and a proud wife.

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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, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Numbers, Science, Astronomy, Environment, Social Studies, Native Americans, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), ELA Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education, Instructional Technology, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Autumn, Winter, The New Year, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Spring, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Close Reading, Classroom Community