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Summarizing Fictional Text - SWBST (4...

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Main Idea & Key Details + Summary Activity

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Literary Analysis Writing Tasks - LAT Essays & Essay Writing

By The Well-Read Dog

This product can be used to guide your students through Literary Analysis Writing Tasks (LAT Essays). You will find 8 stories in this unit: two myths, two fairytales, and four fables. Each paired text set comes with: two compare and contrast

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5

$4.00

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INFORMATIONAL/NONFICTION Common Assessment - Pre & Post - Grade 5 ELA

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Informational/Nonfiction Common Assessments - Aligned with State Tests2 Assessments (1 pre and 1 post)Aligned to 5th Grade ELA Standards (RI5.1 – RI5.8 & W5.2)Each assessment has 2 passages about endangered/threatened speciesEach assessment has

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA)

Grades:

5^th

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.7, RI.5.8, W.5.1a, W.5.2a, W.5.2b...

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Summarizing Fictional Text - SWBST (4 passages and multiple activities)

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This product is used for teaching students how to summarize complex, fictional text using the somebody-wanted-but-so-then strategy. It can be used as a mini-lesson for whole group instruction, in a small focus group, or as independent/partner work.

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.5.2, RL.6.2, CCRA.R.2

$3.00

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COMMON ASSESSMENTS - INFORMATIONAL/NONFICTION & NARRATIVE/LITERATURE

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Common Assessments - Aligned with State Tests4 Assessments (1 pre and 1 post for each unit)Aligned to 5th Grade ELA Standards (RL5.1 – RL5.6 & W5.1)Aligned to 5th Grade ELA Standards (RI5.1 – RI5.8 & W5.1)Each assessment has passages that

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep

Grades:

5^th

Types:

Assessment

$6.00

$5.40

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WebQuest - Credible Sources for Research

By The Well-Read Dog

This is a WebQuest that students can use to learn how to identify and understand credible sources. This WebQuest brings students through seven sections. They have a variety of questions to answer (open-ended, multiple choice, true/false).Before

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Webquests

CCSS:

CCRA.R.7, CCRA.W.8

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.32 MB)

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Student Data Tracking Bundle

By The Well-Read Dog

This bundle is designed to help teachers put together student data folders. This product has goal setting references sheets and templates for lower and upper elementary students. There are also student friendly graphs that will allow students to

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Test Preparation

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Assessment

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$2.70

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Character and Setting Analysis (Authentic Text Excerpts Included)

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These tasks will help your students analyze and compare settings and characters in fictional text. In this pack you will find:An anchor chart or reference sheet for students to use when analyzing charactersLesson ideas and a video that aligns

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RL.3.3, RL.4.3, RL.5.3, RL.6.3, CCRA.R.3

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.69 MB)

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NO PREP NARRATIVE WRITING UNIT

By The Well-Read Dog

This product is for upper elementary students working on Narrative Writing or Personal Experience Narratives.What's included?Google Slides that align with narrative writing unit packet and include pacing (day one, day two, day three, etc.)Completed

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3

$4.00

$3.60

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NARRATIVE/LITERATURE Common Assessment - Pre & Post - Grade 5 ELA

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Literature/Narrative Common Assessments - Aligned with State Tests2 Assessments (1 pre and 1 post)Aligned to 5th Grade ELA Standards (RL5.1 – RL5.6 & W5.3)Each assessment has 2 stories with similar themes/topicsEach assessment has Part A &

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

5^th

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, W.5.3, W.5.3a, W.5.3b, W.5.3c, W.5.3d...

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Main Idea & Key Details + Summary Activity

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Main Idea and Key Details (+ Nonfiction Summary)This product explicitly guides students through identifying the main idea and key details in informational text. In this product you will find:A main idea and key details reference sheetTwo

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.66 MB)

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Narrative Writing Unit - Pre-writing, Planning, and Drafting Activities

By The Well-Read Dog

This product is for upper elementary students working on Narrative Writing or Personal Experience Narratives.What's included?Narrative Writing Anchor ChartNarrative Elements Anchor ChartNarrative Writing ChecklistPersonal Narrative Deep Dive Table

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.52 MB)

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Number the Stars - No Prep Novel Study

By The Well-Read Dog

This is a no prep novel study for Number the Stars. It includes pre-reading activities that include research tasks focused on WWII, The Holocaust, and Anne Frank. It also includes differentiated tasks that can be used in small group or whole group

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.84 MB)

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Narrative Writing - Writing Engaging Leads (Hooks)

By The Well-Read Dog

This product will guide your students in writing narrative hooks; the graphic organizer lists 6 different hook types and provides the students with an example from a popular children's novel. Next to the exemplar hook from literature, students have

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.12 MB)

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Student SMART Goal Setting (Grades 3-6)

By The Well-Read Dog

This product will teach and guide students in goal setting. Older students can set SMART goals, while younger students can learn to set motivational, manageable, and measurable goals. This product includes a student reference sheet, templates for

Subjects:

Math, Other (ELA)

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, For Parents

$1.00

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Google Slides for Narrative Writing Unit

By The Well-Read Dog

These google slides match the prewriting and planning activities in my narrative unit. You can edit all the slides to reflect your personal experiences and teaching methods. I highly recommend buying this as a bundle.

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.16 MB)

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Data Tracking - Student Friendly Graphs

By The Well-Read Dog

Student Data Tracking! Use these student friendly graphs for your students data folders. Students can graph their fact fluency, reading minutes, test scores and assignments.

Subjects:

Other (Math), Other (ELA), Test Preparation

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (1.40 MB)

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Summarizing Fictional Text - SWBST Anchor Chart

By The Well-Read Dog

This is a printable anchor chart for your students. Have them reference these notes while they practice writing fictional summaries.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.11 MB)

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Connect Four Gameboard (project on board or print for partners)

By The Well-Read Dog

Connect Four Gameboards. Play as a class and project on board or print out the grayscale slide and let classmates compete. This game is great to use for math practice and short ELA tasks. I've used them for test review and during classroom

Subjects:

Reading, Math

Grades:

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:

Games

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.19 MB)

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R.A.C.E Anchor Chart

By The Well-Read Dog

This is a reference page or anchor chart to help teach RACE Responses.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.11 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have ten years of teaching experience. I started my career as a 2nd grade classroom teacher. Over the years, I progressed through the grades teaching 3rd, 4th, and now 5th grade. I write curriculum and pacing guides for my district and often attend NJSLA committees for my state.

MY TEACHING STYLE

"Realistic" Workshop Model

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (University of Vermont), Master of Education in Literacy Curriculum and Instruction (Winthrop University)

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Specialty, Math, Other (Math), Social Studies, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, The New Year, Test Preparation, Close Reading