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Determining Main Idea & Key Supporting Details in an Informational Text (BUNDLE)

By Whitney Sparks

WEBSITE: Click here to read more about this bundle on my website.Great ways to use this product - Teacher Appraisal System, Sub Plans, Lesson Plan*Nonfiction Reading passages (articles) that celebrate Black History Month icons such as Stevie

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Black History Month

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.2

$3.49

$2.79

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Using Text Features to Locate Information - TEKS (BUNDLE)

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Mini-Lessons*Included New ELA TEKSGreat ways to use this product - Teacher Appraisal System, Sub Plans, Lesson PlanI based this mini-lesson off the common core standard RI3.5 and RI3.7. I have always honed in on having the students identify text

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

RI.3.5, RI.3.7

$4.48

$3.58

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Recognizing Central Idea with Supporting Details - Informational Text (BUNDLE)

By Whitney Sparks

WEBSITE: Click here to read more about this bundle on my website.UPDATED: I went back to include a lesson plan, zipped file containing the lesson plan, student printables, and your mini-lesson on PPT. Obviously, resources are included as well in

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Black History Month

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Task Cards, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.2

$3.49

$2.79

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Research Project Rubrics (EDITABLE): One-Pager, Collaboration, 2-Column Notes

By Whitney Sparks

I MADE THESE EDITABLE!!!!! **UPDATED** I went back through and added a lesson plan format to give you some ideas on how to use this one-pager. My lesson plan is pretty open-ended. I wanted to go through every page and show you how I used it this

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Science, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Rubrics

$1.50

Digital Download ZIP (1.96 MB)

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Using Text Features to Locate Information - Common Core (BUNDLE)

By Whitney Sparks

Great ways to use this product - Teacher Appraisal System, Sub Plans, Lesson PlanMini-LessonsI based this mini-lesson off the common core standard RI3.5 and RI3.7. I have always honed in on having the students identify text features, but when I went

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson

$4.48

$3.58

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Analyzing a Persuasive (Argumentative) Text - Graphic Organizer

By Whitney Sparks

*This graphic organizer can be used during your mini-lesson, with collaborative groups, as homework, or as independent practice. It's very versatile!* I created this graphic organizer for my students while they read an argumentative or persuasive

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.8

FREE

Digital Download PPTX (0.92 MB)

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Watermelon & Seed Story Graphic Organizers

By Whitney Sparks

Read more about this product HERE. I love these graphic organizers! It made my life so much easier this year when teaching about watermelon stories and seed stories. My kids really enjoyed them as well.Watermelon Story Graphic OrganizersHere's what

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

W.2.5, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, W.3.2a, W.3.2b

$1.98

$1.58

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Recognizing Central Idea with Supporting Details in an Informational Text

By Whitney Sparks

Please NOTE: This set only includes the lesson plan and PPT. It does NOT INCLUDE the resources - formative assessments, summative assessments, anticipatory sets, etc. If you want the entire package, you will need to purchase this BUNDLE.

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Black History Month, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (47.27 MB)

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Determining Main Idea & Key Details in an Informational Text

By Whitney Sparks

Please NOTE: This set is only the lesson plan and PPT. It DOES NOT include the anticipatory sets, formative assessments, summative assessments, etc. If you would like to purchase the entire package you will need to purchase the BUNDLE.**UPDATED -

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Black History Month, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.2

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (42.88 MB)

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Research Project Rubrics: One-Pager, Collaboration, 2-Column Notes, Presentation

By Whitney Sparks

**UPDATED** I went back through and added a lesson plan format to give you some ideas on how to use this one-pager. My lesson plan is pretty open-ended. I wanted to go through every page and show you how I used it this year and how you could use

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, For All Subjects

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.6

$1.50

Digital Download ZIP (2.29 MB)

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Main Idea/Summary Graphic Organizer for Informational Text

By Whitney Sparks

Do you have a really hard time teaching main idea and summary while reading informational texts? Good! I'm not the only one. To help teach this concept better, I started looking around for graphic organizers and found out that they are really

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.3.10, RI.4.10, RI.5.10

FREE

Digital Download DOCX (0.06 MB)

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Costa's Levels of Questioning Posters - Stripes

By Whitney Sparks

**UPDATED** Just in time for back to school. I put these on my INQUIRY bulletin board. I made these 8.75" by 11.25" to help the background go as close to the border as possible when printing. I hope your students enjoy these as much as my

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Study Skills, For All Subjects

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

FREE

Digital Download PPTX (2.49 MB)

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Using Text Features to Locate Information - POSTERS

By Whitney Sparks

I created these posters to go along with the Mini-Lessons that I created for text features. I created a mini-lesson using the TEKS and one using common-core standards. I also created a resource packet as a supplemental tool.On these posters, I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

RI.3.5, RI.3.7

$0.99

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Main Idea (Central Idea) - Key Supporting Details RESOURCES

By Whitney Sparks

**UPDATED: Included a short lesson plan telling how I integrate these resources into my mini-lesson.***Nonfiction task cards and reading passage celebrating Black History icons such as Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Bessie Coleman, Phillis

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Black History Month

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.3.2

$0.99

Digital Download PPTX (19.24 MB)

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Using Text Features to Locate Information - Resource Packet

By Whitney Sparks

**UPDATED - I included a lesson plan telling how I used each component of this resource packet.**I created this resource packet to go with the mini-lessons I created regarding the use of text features to locate information which builds

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Rubrics

CCSS:

RI.3.5, RI.3.7

$0.99

Digital Download PPTX (10.95 MB)

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Using Text Features to Locate Information - TEKS Mini-Lesson

By Whitney Sparks

Please note - This product only contains the lesson plan and PPT. It DOES NOT include resources (formative assessment, summative assessment, anticipatory sets, etc.) or the posters. If you would like the complete package, you will need to purchase

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.5, RI.3.7

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (24.11 MB)

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The Ninjabread Man - ELA Task Cards

By Whitney Sparks

Just in time for Christmas!I created these ELA activities for my students following our read aloud, "The Ninjabread Man" by C.J. Leigh. I will put most of these into plastic sleeves and use them as station rotations. Here is what is

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Task Cards

$0.99

Digital Download PDF (0.80 MB)

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The Gingerbread Man SUPERHERO - ELA Task Cards

By Whitney Sparks

Just in time for Christmas! I created these ELA activities for my students following our read aloud, "The Gingerbread Man Superhero" by Dottie Enderle. I will put most of these into plastic sleeves and use them as station rotations. Here is what

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

$0.99

Digital Download PDF (0.62 MB)

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Using Text Features to Locate Information - Common Core Mini-Lesson

By Whitney Sparks

Please note - This product only contains the lesson plan, student printables, and PPT. It DOES NOT include the resources (anticipatory sets, formative assessments, summative assessments) or the posters. If you would like the entire package, you

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.5, RI.3.7

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (24.99 MB)

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Inquiry Task Cards: Improving Higher-Level Thinking

By Whitney Sparks

I created 5 station cards using leveled questions to encourage higher-level thinking and creativity through the use of technology, inquiry, and collaboration. One thing that I realized when teaching inquiry is that is exactly what I've been doing.

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

W.2.5, W.2.6, W.3.6, W.3.7, W.4.6, W.4.7, W.5.6, W.5.7, W.6.6, W.6.7

$1.50

Digital Download PPTX (8.37 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught Music K-5, 3rd Grade self-contained/departmentalized, 4th grade self-contained/departmentalized. I have also been a lead teacher for my grade level while teaching 3rd grade.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I prefer keeping things simple, but also rigorous. I expect all of my kids to do their very best and want nothing less. I teach great students and love seeing them grow throughout the year. I hope these small tools that I have created on here will help you to see your children do the same.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a BS in Integrated Studies and I'm certified for K-8 self-contained with a specialization in Math. I am currently working on my M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction at Sam Houston State University (AND) an M.Ed. in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a mother of 2 and a wife of over 15 years. But my greatest love is my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I couldn't imagine my life without Him.