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Writing Samples for Bulletin Board

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

This free unit has four writing examples to display for students to measure their paragraphs against.I have included a second set with the grading scale posted on each paragraph and a description of what is required.Please check out my Book

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.2.1, W.2.2

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Mercy Watson Princess in Disguise

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

This Mercy Waston book is PERFECT to use in October around Halloween!Your students will love this Mercy Watson book series!! A Mercy Watson read aloud is sure to be a class pleaser! I read the first two books with my whole group. I will then let

Subjects:

Reading, Grammar, Halloween

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.4

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2nd Grade Spelling Unit EDL Words Aligned to Phonics and Language Standards

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

Are you looking to incorporate spelling and phonics skills into one lesson? In this 2nd grade Spelling Unit, I have 16 weekly spelling list from the EDL Reading Core Vocabulary words to address second grade phonics and language standards.

Subjects:

Grammar, Spelling, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RF.2.3, RF.2.3a, RF.2.3b, RF.2.3c, RF.2.3d, RF.2.3e, RF.2.3f

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Money Activities Printables Worksheets

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

Your students will become Math Detectives – Does it Make Sense? It Makes “Cents”!Money lessons include identifying coins, counting money, comparing money, and solving single and multistep money word problems.• Count the Change – Add the coins and

Subjects:

Math, Measurement, Word Problems

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Printables

CCSS:

2.MD.C.8

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The Kissing Hand Book Study

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Hand is an excellent read aloud for the first days of school or Mother's Day. This unit is aligned to 2nd grade Common Core standards, but can be used in many grades. All of these activities have been used in my

Subjects:

Reading, Grammar, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

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Mercy Watson Activities Bundle

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

The first 24 pages of this Mercy Watson Activities Bundle are excellent to use with any of the books. They have a pig theme, but not specific to any one Mercy Watson book. I hope your students enjoy this Mercy Watson book series as much as mine

Subjects:

Reading, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3

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Second Grade Holdout Activities

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

Second Grade Holdout comprises Common Core-aligned activities for Second Grade. This unit is filled with 20+ activities and practice pages, perfect for small group reading, morning work, or independent practice. This is a cute read-aloud for a

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, RL.2.7, RI.2.5, RF.2.4, RF.2.4a, L.2.4d

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The Best Seat In Second Grade Activities

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

The Best Seat in Second Grade, by Katherine Kenah, is super cute to read for the first days of school, before going on a field trip, or any time of the year. Second graders need to practice reading and writing skills all year. This unit is filled

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, RL.2.7, RI.2.5, RF.2.4, RF.2.4a, L.2.4d

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Stages of a Butterfly Life Cycle

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Butterfly Life Cycle - Students love learning about the stages of a butterfly life cycle. This unit is perfect for whole group Science classes or working on nonfiction reading skills and guided small-group reading. This Science unit includes

Subjects:

Reading, Science, Other (ELA)

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Bubba the Cowboy Prince and CowGirl Kate and Cocoa

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

Bubba the Cowboy Prince and Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa are perfect for SECOND GRADERS!Bubba the Cowboy Prince is wonderful for comparing two versions of Cinderella. The students love the funny way they talk. I have uses this packet with whole group and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.2.5, RL.2.6, RL.2.9

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A Pet for Fly Guy

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

A Pet for Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold is the perfect book for first or second grade. This unit is filled with Common Core-aligned activities primarily for Second Grade but can easily be used with other grades.This is a great way to incorporate Fiction

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.7, RI.2.5

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Jackie Robinson Unit SS2H1 Georgia Historical Figures

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

2nd Grade Social Study standard SS2H1, is about Jackie Robinson and his contributions to the state of Georgia and our nation. This 15 page unit includes Text Feature Review *MOST POPULAR*Graphic Organizers about Robinson's life.Cloze

Subjects:

Vocabulary, U.S. History, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$4.00

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Eve of the Emperor Penguin Novel Unit Magic Tree House

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

This packet goes along with the book Eve of the Emperor Penguin by Mary Pope Osborne. It is great for small groups or it can be used whole group.The unit includes:vocabulary wordsstory map mini booktext featuresfact and opinioncharacter traitscloze

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Reading Strategies, Winter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

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Mercy Watson Goes For A Ride

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

Mercy Watson's book series is perfect for Second Grade!!! Mercy Watson Thinks Like A Pig is perfect for integrating reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar making it a complete language arts tool. Your students will L.O.V.E. this porcine wonder!

Subjects:

Reading, Grammar, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

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Heat Light and Sound Energy S2P2 Science Unit

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

This forms of energy packet is a great supplement to your primary unit on sound, light and heat. This unit includes:• Identifying Text Features *MOST POPULAR*• Identifying facts for each type of energy: Graphic Organizer RI.2.1• Heat energy, light

Subjects:

Science, Physical Science, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

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It’s Matter – Solid, Liquid, Gas Physical Science Unit

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

This 10 page unit includes three experiment sheets and five printables.One Foldable with definitions included and pictures to glue as examples.What is Matter? Read the definition/descriptions and color the squares according to which type of

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Physical Science

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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President Jimmy Carter Unit SS2H1 Freebie Georgia Historical Figures

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

2nd Grade Social Study standard SS2H1, is about Jimmy Carter and his contributions to the state of Georgia and our nation. This Freebie includes one graphic organizer that can be used to teach Jimmy Carter's Characteristic Traits. The answer key

Subjects:

Vocabulary, U.S. History, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

FREE

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Mercy Watson to the Rescue

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

Mercy Watson to the Rescue Activities is perfect for second grade. I hope your students enjoy this Mercy Watson book series as much as mine do! A Mercy Watson read aloud is always a class pleaser! I normally read the first two books with my whole

Subjects:

Reading, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

$4.50

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Dinosaurs Nonfiction Unit

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

This Dinosaurs Nonfiction Unit is aligned to 2nd grade Common Core standards but can be used across many grades. I recently added the dinosaur research project. My students loved picking out their own dinosaurs for research. This also makes for a

Subjects:

Reading, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Research, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.5, RI.2.7, RI.2.9, RI.3.1, RI.3.7, RI.3.9, RI.3.10

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Black History Month Common Core Literacy Unit

By Mrs Patton-For My Second Act

This common core aligned unit includes Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson, and George Washington Carver. This unit is designed for one week. I normally do one person per day and review on Friday.Activities includeFOUR -

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught for the past nine years at the elementary school level. My first five years were spent in second grade, three in third grade and a year in fourth grade. I love bringing the material alive and making learning FUN!

MY TEACHING STYLE

My hope is that my students will become life-long learners! I love guiding them as they learn and become independent. Every child can be successful; it is my job to figure out how to help them BE successful! I hope my classroom is a place they will always remember with a smile!!!!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I earned my Bachelors of Science from Georgia Southern University and my Masters of Art and Teaching from LaGrange College.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am married to a wonderful Christian man, Chris, who has an AMAZING blog - www.ChristianFaithAtWork.com We have three amazing GROWN and Flown children!!!

GRADES

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World History, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, British History, Geography, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Literature, Classroom Management, Economics , Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community