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Informative Writing Prompts with Reading Comprehension Passages Text Evidence

By Growing and Gifted

Want to make informative writing more engaging? These no-prep informative writing prompts with reading comprehension passages are perfect for upper elementary students. They can be used for whole group expository writing instruction, small groups,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Writing-Expository, Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.2, W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2

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Informative, Opinion, Narrative Essay Writing Prompts for Elementary Students

By Growing and Gifted

Do you need no-prep, engaging writing prompts for your third graders, fourth graders, or fifth graders to use during your writing instruction? This variety of informative, narrative, opinion, and seasonal writing prompts can be used for whole group

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.3, W.4.1, W.4.2, W.4.3, W.5.1, W.5.2, W.5.3

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5th Grade Choice Boards for Differentiation - Science, ELA, Math, Social Studies

By Growing and Gifted

Fifth grade teachers searching for engaging science, math, social studies, and ELA activities, look no further! This bundle includes 15 math choice boards, 15 science choice boards, 15 social studies choice boards, and 15 reading and writing choice

Subjects:

Math, Other (Math), Science

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE, Google Apps

CCSS:

5.MD.A.1, 5.MD.B.2, 5.MD.C.3, 5.MD.C.5b, 5.NBT.A.3, 5.NBT.A.3a, 5.NBT.A.3b, 5.NBT.A.4, 5.NBT.B.5, 5.NBT.B.6, 5.NBT.B.7...

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Opinion Writing Unit with 6 Weeks of Lesson Plans for 2nd & 3rd

By Growing and Gifted

Do you struggle with teaching opinion writing to your second or third grade students? You're not alone! Writing instruction is often overlooked by textbook creators, which is why I created this six-week opinion writing unit. It includes EVERYTHING

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.2.1, W.3.1, W.3.1a, W.3.1b, W.3.1c, W.3.1d

$8.00

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Monkeys Informative Writing Prompt and Reading Passage with Text Evidence FREE

By Growing and Gifted

Looking for a no-prep informative writing prompt and reading comprehension passage about monkeys to use during your reading and writing instruction? This resource can be used for whole group instruction, small groups, assessment, early finishers,

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.2, W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2

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The Alien Next Door: The New Kid NO PREP Book Study for Reading Comprehension

By Growing and Gifted

Do you need an engaging, low-prep resource for studying the book The Alien Next Door: The New Kid by A.I. Newton? This is a great book study for students who are gifted or in need of enrichment, or you can use it with your whole class! It is

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3

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Dinosaurs Informative Writing and Reading Comprehension with Text Evidence

By Growing and Gifted

Do you need a quick, no-prep, and engaging ELA activity about dinosaurs to use with your third graders, fourth graders, or fifth graders during your reading and writing instruction? This resource can be used for whole group instruction, small

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.2, W.2.2, W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2

$3.00

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Choice Boards for Enrichment & Early Finishers - Includes 65+ Menus and Growing!

By Growing and Gifted

Searching for no-prep and differentiated choice boards in math, science, and social studies for enrichment and early finishers? Choice boards are excellent for ALL students, including gifted and intervention students! These 65+ choice board menus

Subjects:

Math, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

4.MD.A.1, 4.MD.B.4, 5.MD.A.1, 2.NBT.B.8, 2.NBT.B.9, 3.NBT.A.2, 4.NBT.B.4, 5.NBT.B.7, 3.OA.A.4, 3.OA.B.5, 3.OA.B.6...

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5th Grade Science Choice Boards for Differentiation & Enrichment

By Growing and Gifted

Fifth grade teachers searching for engaging science activities, look no further! This resource includes 15 science choice boards aligned to the 5th Grade Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Choice boards are excellent for differentiating your

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (67.19 MB)

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$4th Grade Choice Boards for Differentiation - ELA, Math, S$

4th Grade Choice Boards for Differentiation - ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies

By Growing and Gifted

Fourth grade teachers searching for engaging science, math, social studies, and ELA activities, look no further! This bundle includes 15 science choice boards , 15 social studies choice boards, 15 ELA choice boards, and 15 math choice boards. Choice

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Science

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE, Google Apps

CCSS:

4.MD.A.1, 4.MD.A.2, 4.MD.A.3, 4.MD.B.4, 4.MD.C.5, 4.MD.C.5a, 4.MD.C.5b, 4.MD.C.6, 4.MD.C.7, 4.NBT.A.1, 4.NBT.A.2...

$18.00

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2nd Grade Choice Boards for Differentiation & Early Finishers - Science and More

By Growing and Gifted

Second grade teachers searching for engaging science, math, social studies, and ELA activities, look no further! This GROWING BUNDLE includes 15 science choice boards aligned to many of the 2nd Grade Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and

Subjects:

Math, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE, Google Apps

$10.00

$7.00

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Science Menu Choice Boards and Menus for Enrichment and Early Finishers - Easel

By Growing and Gifted

Looking for engaging science choice boards? These no-prep and differentiated science tic-tac-toe menu boards include activities that are perfect for early finishers, gifted students, and enrichment. Choice board menus are great for reviewing and

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

GATE, Google Apps, Centers

$32.00

$8.00

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Book Study Aligned to Mia Mayhem is a Superhero! for Reading Comprehension

By Growing and Gifted

Do you need an engaging, low-prep resource for studying the book Mia Mayhem is a Superhero! by Kara West? This is a great book study for students who are gifted or in need of enrichment, or you can use it with your whole class! It is especially

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3

$4.50

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5th Grade ELA Choice Boards for Reading and Writing - Early Finishers

By Growing and Gifted

Fifth grade teachers searching for engaging reading and writing activities, look no further! This resource includes 15 ELA choice boards aligned to common 5th grade ELA topics. Choice boards are excellent for differentiating your instruction for ALL

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.5.7, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.5, RI.5.6...

$4.00

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5th Grade Social Studies Choice Boards for Differentiation and Early Finishers

By Growing and Gifted

Fifth grade teachers searching for engaging social studies activities, look no further! This resource includes 15 social studies choice boards aligned to common 5th grade social studies topics. Choice boards are excellent for differentiating your

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE, Google Apps

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (67.42 MB)

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Sled Dog School Book Study with Reading Comprehension & Opinion Writing Prompt

By Growing and Gifted

Do you need an engaging, low-prep resource for studying the book Sled Dog School by Terry Lynn Johnson? This is a great book study for students who are gifted or in need of enrichment, or you can use it with your whole class! It is especially

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, W.3.1, W.4.1...

$4.50

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Pluto Informative Writing Prompt and Reading Comprehension with Text Evidence

By Growing and Gifted

Searching for a no-prep informative writing prompt and reading comprehension activity about Pluto to use during your reading and writing instruction? This resource can be used for whole group instruction, small groups, assessment, early finishers,

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.2, W.2.2, W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (8.68 MB)

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Math Choice Boards and Menus for Differentiation, Enrichment and Early Finishers

By Growing and Gifted

Searching for activities to make your math instruction more engaging? These math choice boards are excellent for differentiating your instruction for ALL students, including early finishers and enrichment students! Plus, this bundle of math menus

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Fractions

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

3.MD.B.4, 4.MD.A.1, 5.MD.A.1, 2.NBT.B.8, 2.NBT.B.9, 3.NBT.A.2, 4.NBT.B.4, 5.NBT.B.7, 3.OA.A.4, 3.OA.B.5, 3.OA.B.6...

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Penguins Informative Writing Prompt and Reading Comprehension Passage for Winter

By Growing and Gifted

Do you need a quick, no-prep, and engaging ELA activity about penguins to use with your second graders, third graders, fourth graders, or fifth graders during your reading and writing instruction, especially in the Winter? This resource can be used

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

GATE, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.2.2, W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (22.40 MB)

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Inky the Octopus Book Study for Reading Comprehension NO PREP NEEDED

By Growing and Gifted

Do you need an engaging, no-prep resource for studying the book Inky the Octopus by Erin Guendelsberger? This is a great book study for students who are gifted or in need of enrichment, or you can use it with your whole class! It is especially

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.1, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.2.1, RL.2.2, RL.2.3, W.K.1, W.1.1...

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (6.68 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my twelfth year in education. I was a classroom teacher for 8 years in Florida and taught 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade. Then, I was an online ESL teacher for 2 years, and now I create TpT resources while staying at home with my son.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in teaching highly engaging and differentiated lessons! I am especially passionate about teaching gifted/talented and ELL students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I've been recognized as a High Impact Teacher in Florida.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership.

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GRADES

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Social Studies, Civics, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, ELA Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Gifted and Talented, Economics , General Science, Physical Science, Writing, Robotics, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, Spring, Place Value, Summer, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month