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" Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." William Butler Yeats

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Independent Reader Response Journal

$5.65

Interactive Notebook: Costa's Levels of...

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Bingo for Books Game Set

$8.95

IB PYP Exhibition Journal

$16.79

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Bingo for Books Game Set

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Game set includes 30 different Bingo Cards and a set of caller cards. Bingo cards feature multicultural children's picture book and novel covers that include Coretta Scott King, Pura Belpre, Caldecott, and Newberry Award winners. Game set is great

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills

Grades:

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

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Games

$8.95

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Interactive Notebook: Costa's Levels of Questioning

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. Being able to recognize, ask, and answer different levels of question is critical. Based on the work of educator Art Costa. Bundle is created for Input/Output Interactive Notebooks, but can work well for any curriculum/learning design. Included

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For All Subject Areas, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

$5.20

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Book Trailer Rubric

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Four point rubric to use for grading middle school independent book trailer projects. Includes grade for: text, images, soundtrack, theme, story elements, conventions, and use of class time. Created as an editable word document for customization.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Rubrics

$2.99

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IB PYP Exhibition Journal

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IB Exhibition Journal takes students step by step through a PYP Exhibition, including choosing a topic, writing a central idea and key concept based lines of inquiry, learner profile checklist, research, and group presentation. Also includes

Subjects:

International Baccalaureate

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Graphic Organizers

$16.79

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MAP Data Collector and Goal Setting Sheet - Primary

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Student recording sheet for MAP Assessment goal setting and data collecting. Students set goals, create action plan, and graph progress. Sheet for Reading and Math.

Subjects:

Reading, Math

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Assessment, Printables, For Principals & Administrators

$6.25

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MAP Data Collector and Goal Setting- Intermediate

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Student recording sheet for MAP Assessment goal setting and data collecting. Students set goals, create action plan, and graph progress. Sheet for Reading, Math, and Science.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, For Principals & Administrators

$6.25

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Interactive Notebook Grading Rubric All Subjects

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Interactive Notebook grading rubric to be used for any subject and any grade level. Assesses Input and Output sides as well as organization, effort, evidence of learning, and creativity. Based upon 4 -1 Standards Based Grading, instructors checks

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Assessment, Rubrics

$2.95

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Literature Circles: Middle School Bundle

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Literature circle bundle created for middle school students can be used with any novel groups. Bundle includes 6 role sheets: Discussion Director, Passage Picker, Illustrator, Word Watcher, Connector and Summarizer. Each role sheet includes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Literature Circles

$5.65

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Literature Genre Quiz

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Simple quiz to assess middle school students understanding of literature genres (realistic fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poetry, mystery, traditional literature). Quiz includes matching section as well as short answer.

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

$2.20

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T.A.G. Peer Editing Poster

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Teach students to use the T.A.G. method when giving feedback to a peer's writing. This poster can be hung in classroom or printed off for each student to glue inside writer's notebook.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Printables, Posters

$1.89

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Center or Station Rotation Chart

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Editable Generic Rotation Charts created in PowerPoint. Great for literacy, math, or science rotations! Comes in two different formats for you to customize to meet your classroom needs. Just add your rotations and student names, project from

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Centers

$1.98

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Structuring an Argument Graphic Organizer

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This graphic organizer can be used for reading or writing. Students can fill in the organizer while reading an argumentative essay or use it to organizer their own ideas before writing their own argumentative essay or speech.

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

$1.25

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THINK Before You Speak for desktop or bookmark

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For many students it can be hard to resist their thoughts from coming out of their mouth. This product can help! It can be used as a behavioral desktop tool or as a bookmark. Six per page.

Subjects:

Life Skills, Classroom Management, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Cultural Activities

$1.45

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Jigsaw Activity Notes Organizer and Rubric

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These materials can be used for historical fiction literature circles, current events, or other event oriented jigsaw activity. Materials include Notes graphic organizer for students to use during Jigsaw Groups as well as a rubric to assess

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

$1.99

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Independent Reader Response Journal

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This premade independent reading response journal can be used for any intermediate or young adult novel. A page for each day includes a summary section, as well as a student chosen response prompt that pertains to characterization, theme, plot,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Projects, Printables

$5.65

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Reading Strategy Thinking Stem Posters

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Twelve 8x11 Posters. Reading Strategies Thinking Stems/Writing Prompts. Reading Strategies included: Connect, Evaluate, Question, Visualize, Infer & Predict, Literary Devices, Summarizing, Synthesizing, Author's Purpose, Setting,

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Centers

$3.78

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Literary Terms Bingo

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Great for end of unit or semester review and test prep. Includes printable Bingo Cards, 42 literary terms and definitions, student word bank, and definition slips for bingo calling. Downloaded in a doc. format for easy modifying. (Fonts used:

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Games, Centers

$1.99

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Classroom Routines and Procedures Chart

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Get your new school year off on the right foot with this Classroom Procedures and Routines Chart. Chart is editable and works for elementary and secondary classrooms. Chart can be filled in electronically or printed.

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Professional Documents, Classroom Forms, Lesson

$1.00

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Who Was Martin Luther King Mini Book

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Mini foldable book introducing Martin Luther King Jr. to students. Print 2 sided and fold to create booklet.

Subjects:

U.S. History, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

$1.95

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Literature Circle Novel Final Group Project

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Descriptions and requirements of 6 different final group projects for Literature Circle Novels: Newspaper, Children's Book, Reader's Theater, Mapping the Novel, Song/Rap, Board Game. Includes Grading rubric.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Literature Circles

$1.68

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been in the education field for 16 years. Over those years, I have been an elementary general ed teacher, an elementary librarian, a middle school reading specialist as well as an adjunct instructor for a Literacy Master's Program and International Baccalaureate coordinator. I currently work as a district Literacy Facilitator.

MY TEACHING STYLE

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HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Star Teacher of the Week 2006

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

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ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

President of Metro Reading Council (Chapter of IRA) Director of Oxbow Youth Writing Project (National Writing Project)

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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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Geometry, Numbers, Science, Social Studies, Ancient History, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Geography, Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, International Baccalaureate, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Library Skills, Problem Solving, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Place Value, Informational Text, Test Preparation, Phonics, Classroom Community, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Social Emotional Learning