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By Smart Chick
Focus Area: Sequencing EventsThis pack includes everything you need for a week-long writing project, including mini-lesson sheets, pre-writing, story map, rubric, etc.Writing a narrative can be tough! This pack is designed to help kids write their
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Bulletin Board Ideas, Graphic Organizers
$3.00
Digital Download PDF (1.44 MB)
By Smart Chick
Can you guess the identity of each student?These pages are a great way for student to learn more about each other. There are a couple of different versions of these Guess Who? pages. In one version students answer questions about themselves and in
Subjects:
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas
$2.00
1
Digital Download PDF (0.67 MB)
By Smart Chick
This is a fun and engaging way to get kids writing! I grab books of myths from my local used bookstore for this project. Rip out the pages of the myths and laminate each one separately. You can then reuse them each year! Give each student one page
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas
$2.50
Digital Download PDF (0.42 MB)
By Smart Chick
This is a fun and engaging way to get kids writing! I grab fairy tales from my local used bookstore for this project. Rip out the pages of the fairy tales and laminate each one separately. You can then reuse them each year! Give each student one
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas
$2.50
1
Digital Download PDF (0.48 MB)
By Smart Chick
Write your own Repeated One Word Stories! These are a great way to teach tone to your students.We use mentor texts in every writing lesson as a way to get kids excited about writing and to show them real examples of what we are asking them to do in
Subjects:
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas
$2.00
7
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By Smart Chick
Write your own Fake News Stories!We use mentor texts in every writing lesson as a way to get kids excited about writing and to show them real examples of what we are asking them to do in writing. For this writing pack we use the picture book The
Subjects:
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas
$2.00
10
Digital Download PDF (1.02 MB)
By Smart Chick
We use mentor texts in every writing lesson as a way to get kids excited about writing and to show them real examples of what we are asking them to do in writing. For this writing pack we use the picture book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible,
Subjects:
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Homework, Bulletin Board Ideas
$2.00
6
Digital Download PDF (0.79 MB)
By Smart Chick
We use mentor texts in every writing lesson as a way to get kids excited about writing and to show them real examples of what we are asking them to do in writing. For this writing pack we use the picture book The Ugly Five by Julia Donaldson. This
Subjects:
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Homework, Bulletin Board Ideas
$2.00
3
Digital Download PDF (0.87 MB)
By Smart Chick
Writing stories is usually tough for students. These strips can help kids get ideas for their stories. I copy each one on a different color of paper (cardstock paper and laminate them if you want to save them from year to year) and the kids glue the
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Writing
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Graphic Organizers
$3.00
15
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By Smart Chick
We use mentor texts in every writing lesson as a way to get kids excited about writing and to show them real examples of what we are asking them to do in writing. For this writing pack we use the picture book A Million Fish ... More or Less by
Subjects:
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Homework, Bulletin Board Ideas
$2.00
1
Digital Download PDF (0.83 MB)
By Smart Chick
We use mentor texts in every writing lesson as a way to get kids excited about writing and to show them real examples of what we are asking them to do in writing. For this writing pack we use the picture book If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator
Subjects:
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Homework, Bulletin Board Ideas
$2.00
12
Digital Download PDF (1.05 MB)
By Smart Chick
What would wetland/pond animals say with some speech bubbles?These pictures are fun to use to get kids thinking and writing! You can purchase a few packs of speech bubble post it notes, or copy the ones provided! I print out each picture in color
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas
$2.50
1
Digital Download PDF (1.77 MB)
By Smart Chick
What would farm animals say with some speech bubbles?These pictures are fun to use to get kids thinking and writing! You can purchase a few packs of speech bubble post it notes, or copy the ones provided! I print out each picture in color and then
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas
$2.50
Digital Download PDF (2.03 MB)
By Smart Chick
Writing stories is usually tough for students. These strips can help kids get ideas for their stories. I copy each one on a different color of paper (cardstock paper and laminate them if you want to save them from year to year) and the kids glue the
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Writing
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Graphic Organizers
$3.00
3
Digital Download PDF (1.58 MB)
By Smart Chick
Writing stories is usually tough for students. These strips can help kids get ideas for their stories. I copy each one on a different color of paper (cardstock paper and laminate them if you want to save them from year to year) and the kids glue the
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Writing
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Graphic Organizers
$3.00
1
Digital Download PDF (1.27 MB)
By Smart Chick
What would dinosaurs say with some speech bubbles?These pictures are fun to use to get kids thinking and writing! You can purchase a few packs of speech bubble post it notes, or copy the ones provided! I print out each picture in color and then
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas
$2.50
1
Digital Download PDF (2.11 MB)
By Smart Chick
What would desert animals say with some speech bubbles?These pictures are fun to use to get kids thinking and writing! You can purchase a few packs of speech bubble post it notes, or copy the ones provided! I print out each picture in color and
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas
$2.50
Digital Download PDF (1.69 MB)
By Smart Chick
This is a bundle of three seasonal poetry packs! It includes nine different types of poetrym three for each of the seasons of the school year! There are definition pages for each type of poetry included, an example of each one, and pages for
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Poetry
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas
$6.00
$4.50
1
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By Smart Chick
This project is always a favorite in my classroom! We read the book, Turkey Trouble, by Wendi Silvano in the classroom. This book can be found on Amazon.This pack includes:- family letter- turkey head and body cut-out- explanation page completed by
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Reading, Visual Arts
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas
$2.00
5
Digital Download PDF (0.72 MB)
By Smart Chick
We use mentor texts in every writing lesson as a way to get kids excited about writing and to show them real examples of what we are asking them to do in writing. For this writing pack we use the picture book It Came in the Mail by Ben Clanton. The
Subjects:
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Homework, Bulletin Board Ideas
$2.00
6
Digital Download PDF (0.75 MB)
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught for 23 years in a large, urban, public school district (I have taught in four different schools) and I LOVE it! I taught a self-contained, multi-aged gifted class for seven years. Prior to this assignment, I taught regular ed 4th and 5th grades. I am now in a wonderful STEM school teaching 4th and 5th grade! I love the STEM philosophy and it is really making my students problem solvers and critical thinkers! I am so lucky to have such great students, past and present!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I have a progressive and eclectic, a "whatever works" approach to teaching. I always want to keep kids engaged and interested in what we are doing. I do a lot of hands-on, project-based activities in all subject areas. I believe in always teaching at a high level with high expectations for both myself and my students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Received a First Year Teacher Award in 1997 Nominated for the Disney Teacher of the Year three times WalMart Teacher of the Year 2006

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor Of Science in Education 1996 Masters of the Art in Education 2004 Gifted/Talented Certification 2005

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Check me out on Facebook: Smart Chick Teaching Resources OR on my recently created blog: http://smartchickteacher.wordpress.com/ http://growingastemclassroom.blogspot.com/ Higher level materials in all subject areas designed to increase student engagement and achievement. I have been a teacher of diverse student groups, like gifted students, for many years and have designed and used these items in my own classroom with much success! I also believe that any child will benefit from highly engaging and interesting activities and projects. It is so important to make learning as authentic as possible for all learners, irregardless of their level. All students have gifts and talents and it is important that we, as teachers, find and recognize these in every child. These materials give students the opportunity to increase skills they will need in the real world, not just skills they will need to do well on tests!

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Archaeology, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, Special Education, Drama, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Problem Solving, Forensics, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Handwriting, For Administrators, Coaching, Test Preparation, Engineering, Close Reading, Classroom Community