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Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages Biographies Activities

By Shelly Rees

Your students will learn all about five highly inspirational historical figures with this helpful, informational Black History Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a complete Black History Month reading unit, this resource includes everything, including

Subjects:

Black History Month, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.6, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4...

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Football Reading Comprehension Close Reading Activities Fun

By Shelly Rees

This History of Football Close Reading Passage and Activities Packet has everything you need for a complete week of reading before the Superbowl. A high-interest, differentiated reading passage about the history of football is at the heart of this

Subjects:

Autumn, Informational Text, Close Reading

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

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Printables, Google Apps, Centers

$4.00

495

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Leveled Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle for the Year

By Shelly Rees

This Close Reading for the Year Bundle has everything you need for complete reading units every month of the year in your classroom. High-Interest, Differentiated Reading Passages are at the heart of this one-stop resource! Now includes digital

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.6, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4...

$177.00

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Roller Coaster Reading Comprehension | Design a Theme Park

By Shelly Rees

This History of Roller Coasters Informational Close Reading Packet has everything you need for a complete Close Reading unit in your classroom. A high-interest, differentiated reading passage about the history of roller coasters is at the heart of

Subjects:

Informational Text, End of Year, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$4.00

134

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Rockefeller Tree Reading Passage | Christmas Reading Comprehension

By Shelly Rees

Your students will enjoy learning all about the amazing Rockefeller Tree with this high-interest, informational Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a fun Christmas reading passage and mini unit, this resource includes everything, including worksheets,

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.8, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.8, RI.6.1...

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Ruby Bridges Activity and Reading Passages PRINTABLE and DIGITAL

By Shelly Rees

Your students will learn all about the inspirational story of Ruby Bridges with this high-interest, informational Close Reading Unit! Now includes a digital version for Google Classroom. Perfect for a helpful Black History Month reading passage and

Subjects:

Black History Month, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

$3.00

296

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Reading Comprehension Passages - Baseball Legends - Close Reading Shortcuts

By Shelly Rees

Your students will love learning all about great baseball players with this high-interest, informational set of Close Reading Shortcuts! This resource includes everything that you need for a full week of reading activities with a baseball theme.

Subjects:

Summer, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$4.00

127

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Harriet Tubman Reading Passage and Activities

By Shelly Rees

Your students will learn all about the highly inspirational story of Underground Railroad conductor, Harriet Tubman with this high-interest, informational Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a helpful Black History Month reading passage and mini unit

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Black History Month, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.8, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.8, RI.6.1...

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October Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

By Shelly Rees

This October-Themed Informational Close Reading Packet has everything you need for 5 complete Close Reading units in your classroom. High-Interest, Differentiated Reading Passages about Strange Happening, The History of Pizza, Haunted Places,

Subjects:

Halloween, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.6, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4...

$15.00

$8.95

103

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Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Passages and Activities | MLK Day

By Shelly Rees

Your students will learn all about Civil Rights leader and inspirational Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with this high-interest, informational Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a helpful Black History Month reading passage and MLK Day activity, this

Subjects:

Martin Luther King Day, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (28.78 MB)

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December Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | PRINTABLE and DIGITAL

By Shelly Rees

This December-Themed Informational Close Reading Packet has everything you need for 5 complete Close Reading units in your classroom. High-Interest, Differentiated Reading Passages about The Pony Express, Christmas Around the World, How Maple Syrup

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

$15.00

$8.95

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January Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

By Shelly Rees

This January-Themed Informational Close Reading Packet has everything you need for 5 complete Close Reading units in your classroom. High-Interest, Differentiated Reading Passages about The History of Spaghetti, The Bald Eagle, Chinese New Year,

Subjects:

The New Year, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.6, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4...

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September Leveled Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions

By Shelly Rees

This September-Themed Informational Close Reading Packet has everything you need for 5 complete Close Reading units in your classroom. High-interest, differentiated reading passages about George Washington Carver, the Constitution, How Honey is

Subjects:

Back to School, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.6, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4...

$15.00

$8.95

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Reading Comprehension Passages about Famous Immigrants

By Shelly Rees

These short, informational reading comprehension passages about well-known famous immigrants are perfect for upper elementary students. If you are looking for a NO PREP close reading activity that can be done in a short amount of time, then this

Subjects:

Summer, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (26.27 MB)

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November Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

By Shelly Rees

This November-Themed Informational Close Reading Packet has everything you need for a complete Close Reading unit in your classroom. High-Interest, differentiated reading passages about Sacagawea, King Tut, Election Day, Henry Ford, and the History

Subjects:

Thanksgiving, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.6, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4...

$15.00

$8.95

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August Reading Comprehension Passages and Activities ELA Centers

By Shelly Rees

This August Informational Reading Comprehension Bundle has everything you need for a month of complete Close Reading units in your classroom. High-Interest, differentiated nonfiction reading passages about chocolate chip cookies, the Rocky

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.6, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4...

$12.00

$8.95

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April Reading Comprehension Passages Spring Bundle | DIGITAL & PRINTABLE

By Shelly Rees

Your students will learn all about five highly interesting topics with this helpful, informational April Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a complete April reading unit, this resource includes everything, including worksheets, that you need for 5 full

Subjects:

Earth Day, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.6, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4...

$15.00

$8.95

Bundle

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Summer Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | July Reading Bundle

By Shelly Rees

This July-Themed Informational Close Reading Packet has everything you need for a complete Close Reading unit in your classroom. High-Interest, Differentiated Reading Passages about ice cream, cocoa bean harvesting, Amelia Earhart, and more are at

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.6, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4...

$15.00

$8.95

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May Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle | DIGITAL and PRINTABLE

By Shelly Rees

Your students will learn all about five highly interesting topics with this helpful, informational May Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a complete May reading comprehension unit, this resource includes everything, including worksheets, that you need

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.6, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4...

$15.00

$8.95

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February Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities PRINTABLE & DIGITAL

By Shelly Rees

This February Informational Close Reading Packet has everything you need for 5 complete Close Reading units in your classroom. Perfect for a complete February reading unit, this resource includes everything, including worksheets, that you need for 5

Subjects:

Presidents' Day, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

$15.00

$8.95

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have spent over 20 years in the classroom, teaching mostly in the intermediate grades. Subjects include Math, Language Arts (Reading, Grammar, Spelling, and Writing), and Social Studies.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I approach my students with open mind and heart. Lessons are differentiated and often exploratory for optimal student learning.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's Degree: Brigham Young University, 1992 Master's Equivalency (State of Pennsylvania), 2001 ESL Certification (State of Pennsylvania), 2012 Master's Degree in Education (Leadership in Professional Learning Communities): Grand Canyon University, 2013

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

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, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Science, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Ancient History, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, ESL-EFL-ELL, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Statistics, Word Problems, General Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community