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Causes of the American Revolution | Road to the Revolutionary War

By Shelly Rees

Your students will enjoy learning about the Causes of the American Revolution with this interactive packet. These hands-on activities will help your students learn and understand the cause/effect relationships of events on the road to the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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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

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Printables, Google Apps, Centers

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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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Solar System and Planets Reading Passages | The Solar System Worksheets

By Shelly Rees

This Solar System and Planets Close Reading Packet has everything you need for a complete reading and science unit in your classroom. Differentiated reading passages, writing activities, no prep worksheets, and coloring pages are at the heart of

Subjects:

Astronomy, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Independent Work Packet, Centers

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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

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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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American Revolution Timeline | Revolutionary War Activities Interactive Notebook

By Shelly Rees

The American Revolution events are easier to teach with these engaging, interactive activities. The hands-on approach to learning with this Revolutionary War resource helps students learn and understand the cause/effect relationships of events in

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

$5.00

253

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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

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Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Printables, Google Apps, Centers

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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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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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US Constitution Reading Comprehension Passage | Constitution Day Activities

By Shelly Rees

Your students will enjoy learning about the U.S. Constitution with this high-interest Close Reading Unit! Perfect for Constitution Day activities, this resource includes everything you need, including worksheets, for a full week of reading. Fun for

Subjects:

U.S. History, 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.4.8, 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

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Natural Disasters Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle

By Shelly Rees

Your students will enjoy learning all about natural disasters with these high-interest, informational Close Reading Units! These perfect science reading passages and questions packets includes everything, including no prep worksheets, that you need

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^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...

$15.00

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March Reading Comprehension Passages Spring Activities PRINTABLE and DIGITAL

By Shelly Rees

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

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, 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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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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US Landmarks Reading Comprehension Passages and Worksheets Bundle

By Shelly Rees

This US Landmarks Reading Packet has everything you need for a complete Close Reading unit about the White House, Statue of Liberty, Hoover Dam, Mount Rushmore, and Golden Gate Bridge. Differentiated Reading Passages are at the heart of this

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, 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

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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...

$15.00

$8.95

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Tsunamis Reading Comprehension Passage and Worksheets

By Shelly Rees

Your students will enjoy learning all about tsunamis with this high-interest, informational Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a high-interest reading passage and mini unit on natural tsunamis and tidal waves, this resource includes everything,

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

$3.00

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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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Insects Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Insects Close Reading

By Shelly Rees

This Amazing Insects Reading Packet has everything you need for a complete Close Reading unit about termites, army ants, cockroaches, honeybees, and grasshoppers. Differentiated Reading Passages are at the heart of this one-stop resource! Easy to

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$15.00

$9.75

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Wildfires Reading Passage and Worksheets

By Shelly Rees

Your students will enjoy learning all about wildfires with this high-interest, informational Close Reading Unit! This perfect science reading passage and questions packet includes everything, including no prep worksheets, that you need for a full

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^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...

$3.00

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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

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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