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Classroom Murder Mystery: Murder in Gold Rush Gulch - 3 Games in One

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This interactive classroom activity promotes collaboration, logic, inference, critical thinking and fun in your classroom. Students work to solve a murder mystery set directly after the California Gold Rush - and on the brink of the Civil War.This

Subjects:

Reading, Other (Social Studies - History), Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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30 Warm-Ups Bell Ringers: BLACK HISTORY THEME: Non-Fiction for 5th-12th Grade

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REVISED - BLACK HISTORY THEMED: Each of the 30 Daily Warm-Up/Bell Ringer passages is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for ELA and are written for grades 5 to 12 but will also work for high school.This is perfect for classroom, digital,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Bundle: 8 Native American Readers Theater with Reading Comprehension and Fluency

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Eight readers theater scripts with lead in and follow-up assignments perfect for grades 3-8. The units come complete with reading comprehension and fluency passages and standards-based work. Plus, projects, crafts and engaging classroom

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Centers

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GOOGLE READER: 30 Reading Warm-Ups - Black History - Grades 5th-8th

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GOOGLE SLIDE VERSION - BLACK HISTORY THEMED: Each of the 30 Daily Warm-Up/Bell Ringer passages is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for ELA and are written for grades 5 to 12. Reading Comprehension and more.This is perfect for classroom,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Google Apps

$3.99

$3.39

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Social Justice in America - 3 Week Unit - Grades 7-12 - Black History Month

By Two Pencils and a Book

3 Week – Social Justice Unit – Standards-Based - See Topics Below23 Daily Warm-Ups with Corresponding Mini-Units Social Studies and Language Arts Over 150 PagesDistance Learning: Detailed 23-day Lesson Plan23 Social Justice Warm-Ups23 Sample Blog

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Centers

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Age of Discovery High Interest Low Level Science of Reading History For SPED

By Two Pencils and a Book

Over 40 Reading passages with reading comprehension, fluency and standards-based questions on the AGE OF DISCOVERY. Plus, vocabulary and enrichment lessons plans so this can serve as your entire Age of Exploration textbook. Science of Reading based

Subjects:

Reading, World History, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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$6.38

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GOOGLE SLIDE Bundle 8 Black History Month HIGH LOW: 36 Passages + Juneteenth

By Two Pencils and a Book

GOOGLE SLIDE VERSION 8 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEMED READY READERS - 8 LessonsBONUS - PowerPoint with Biography and Informational Teaching Videos to Correspond with the Each LessonHigh Interest Low Level - Ready Reader InformationalStephen Curry Mae

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Black History Month

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Printables, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

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Thanksgiving Unit: Analysis, Reading Comprehension and Fluency: Digital & Print

By Two Pencils and a Book

This Thanksgiving High Interest STUDENT-CENTERED UNIT for High School Students. Lexile Levels 1210L-1400L covers all things Thanksgiving. From the Wampanoag to the Mayflower to turkeys to the true origins of Thanksgiving to What Was the First

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

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RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.5, RI.9-10.6, RI.9-10.9, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.4...

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Thanksgiving Unit Comprehensive Unit with Fluency and Reading Comprehension

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This Thanksgiving High Interest STUDENT-CENTERED UNIT covers all things Thanksgiving. From the Wampanoag to the Mayflower to turkeys to the true origins of Thanksgiving to What Was the First Thanksgiving to harvest festivals to alliances to

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

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RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.6, RI.5.7, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3...

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20 High Interest: Low Level Reading Comprehension: Westward Expansion + Unit

By Two Pencils and a Book

Teach Westward Expansion at their level. 20 High Interest, Low Level reading passage for grades 4-12. These passages are perfect for older struggling readers and are aligned with the middle school and high school standards for WESTWARD EXPANSION and

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Basic Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

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$4.24

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Juneteenth Bundle - Grades 6-12 - Cross-Curricular and Differentiated

By Two Pencils and a Book

Giant Juneteenth Bundle - Contains reading comprehension, timelines, web quests, independent deep learning, blog posts, warm-ups and more. This is the ultimate bundle! Please check out the preview.Resource 1: From Emancipation to Jim Crow UNIT Plus

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Black History Month

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$32.81 $20.63

$17.54

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Thanksgiving Thematic Unit Standard-Based with Reading Comprehension Grades 4-6

By Two Pencils and a Book

This Thanksgiving High Interest STUDENT-CENTERED THEMATIC UNIT covers all things Thanksgiving for Grades 4-6. From the Wampanoag to the Mayflower to turkeys to the true origins of Thanksgiving to What Was the First Thanksgiving to harvest

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Thanksgiving

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.6, RI.5.7, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3...

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Black Women in History - Reading Comprehension, Fluency & Paired Text: 2 Levels

By Two Pencils and a Book

This is a differentiated reading comprehension, fluency and paired text student-centered, print-n-go, turn-key unit about amazing Black Women in History. This engaging resource includes informational text standards, social studies standards, and

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.5...

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HUGE Fall Reading Bundle | Reading Comprehension | Thanksgiving | Differentiated

By Two Pencils and a Book

9 Reading Resources - from Readers Theater to Morning Work - this is the ultimate fall resource for High Interest Low level work for Older Students!20- High Interest - Low Level Readings: Hauntings66 Early Finishers for Fall - PDF, PPT and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

$49.19 $27.97

$23.77

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High Interest Low Level Women of World War II - Deep Learning + Comprehension

By Two Pencils and a Book

Interactive digital High Interest Low Level Informational Text Skills Reader. This is designed specifically for older students who struggle with reading. Each of the six readings are written at 2nd to 3rd grade level but are designed to look and

Subjects:

Special Education, Reading Strategies, Women's History Month

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Research, Activities, Centers

$3.00

$2.55

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BUNDLE Black History - 12 Resources Gr 5-9

By Two Pencils and a Book

This GIANT Black History Month Bundle contains 12 resources. There 9 turn-key Lessons in the form of Reader Readers. These are engaging, differentiated student-center units written at two levels for ultimate student access. Also included are dozens

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Specialty), Black History Month

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$71.66 $40.50

$34.43

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Queen Elizabeth II - DIFFERENTIATED Reading Comprehension, Fluency and More

By Two Pencils and a Book

2 High Interest Informational Text: STUDENT-CENTERED UNITS that cover the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Grades 5-12. There are two complete versions of the Unit - Please see reading levels below.Each reader has NINE reading passages AND

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Women's History Month

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.6, RI.5.7, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3...

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GIANT Women's History Month Bundle - 11 Resources Gr 5-9

By Two Pencils and a Book

This GIANT Women's History Month Bundle contains 11 resources. There turn-key Lessons in the form of Reader Readers. These are engaging, differentiated student-center units written at two levels for ultimate student access.Also included are dozens

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Specialty), Women's History Month

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$48.50 $29.95

$25.46

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Women in History: Scientists Reading Comprehension, Fluency & Paired Text

By Two Pencils and a Book

This is a differentiated reading comprehension, fluency and paired text student-centered, print-n-go, turn-key unit about amazing Women Scientists in History - perfect for Women's History Month. This engaging resource includes informational text

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.5...

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BUNDLE Women in History: Reading Comprehension, Fluency and More

By Two Pencils and a Book

18 High Interest Informational Text STUDENT-CENTERED UNITS on Women in History. Grades 5-12. . Each Unit contains multiple reading passages and standards-based activities written at different grade levels for whole class accessibility. The entire

Subjects:

Reading, English, Women's History Month

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$63.75 $37.38

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Recently un-retired K-12 reading specialist and classroom teacher. 30+ years of classroom experience at multiple levels.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Hands-on differentiated learning, tailored to the individual needs of each student, when possible. I believe that differentiation should not mean "dumbing down," but providing access so that all students can learn. I believe in engaging learners with real world situations and project-based learning.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Masters of Science in Educational Technology Masters of Science in Psychology

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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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Science, Social Studies, Ancient History, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Special Education, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Instructional Technology, Physical Science, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month