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Paragraph Writing Frames (Text Structure Edition)

By Mind Sparks

Paragraph Writing Frames are a wonderful resource to help support struggling writers. This pack includes 20 different writing frames to support all learners. There are four frames to choose from within each text structure (sequence, cause &

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Outlines, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.5, W.2.1, W.2.2, W.2.3, W.2.5, W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.3, W.3.4...

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Paragraph Writing Frames **Bundle**

By Mind Sparks

Paragraph Writing Frames are a wonderful resource to help support struggling writers! This bundle combines my summarizing paragraph writing frames AND the text structure writing frames. That is a whopping selection of over 35 different writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Outlines, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.2.2, W.2.5, W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.1d, W.5.2, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c...

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$12.00

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Heart Word Flashcards: Teaching Dolch High Frequency Words (Science of Reading)

By Mind Sparks

Help your students develop confidence reading and writing high frequency words, especially those tricky heart words! This flashcard set will help your students make the tricky words sticky! The flashcard set has a printable pdf and digital (Google

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Printables

CCSS:

RF.K.3, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3g, RF.2.3, RF.2.3f, RF.3.3, RF.3.3d, RF.4.3, RF.5.3

$6.00

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Heart Word Flashcards: Teaching Fry High Frequency Words (First 100)

By Mind Sparks

Help your students develop confidence reading and writing high frequency words, especially those tricky heart words!This flashcard set will help your students make the tricky words sticky! The flashcard set has a printable pdf and digital (Google

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Printables

CCSS:

RF.K.3, RF.1.3, RF.2.3

$4.00

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5th Grade CCSS Word Work for Interactive Notebooks (Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots)

By Mind Sparks

This is an ENTIRE YEAR of word work for 5th grade students.!! This packet teaches students the prefixes, suffixes and root words (morphology) that the Common Core State Standards require! Why should you teach students morphology?? Well, teaching

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5^th

Types:

Activities, Word Walls, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

L.5.4, L.5.4b, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6

$7.50

281

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Persuasive Writing--O.R.E.O

By Mind Sparks

Persuasive writing or argumentative writing is a valuable writing tool all students need. The O.R.E.O method is an easy way to have students construct a viable persuasive argument. In this digital download you will get: OREO graphic organizer A

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.2.1, W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.3.1a, W.3.1b...

$2.00

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4th Grade CCSS Word Work for Interactive Notebooks (Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots)

By Mind Sparks

This is an ENTIRE YEAR of word work for 4th grade students.!! This packet teaches students the prefixes, suffixes and root words (morphology) that the Common Core State Standards require! Why should you teach students morphology?? Well, teaching

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Handouts, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RF.4.3a

$7.50

195

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Paragraph Writing Frames (Summarizing Edition)

By Mind Sparks

Paragraph Writing Frames are a wonderful resource to help support struggling writers. This pack includes 16 different writing frames to support all learners. There are six frames to choose from when writing a narrative summary, and six frames to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.2.2, W.2.5, W.3.2, W.3.4, W.4.2, W.4.4, W.5.1a, W.5.2, W.5.2b, W.5.3c, W.3.1c...

$5.00

139

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6th Grade CCSS Word Work for Interactive Notebooks (Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots)

By Mind Sparks

This is an ENTIRE YEAR of word work for 6th grade students.!! This packet teaches students the prefixes, suffixes and root words (morphology) that the Common Core State Standards require! Why should you teach students morphology?? Well, teaching

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

L.6.4b, L.6.6, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6

$7.50

181

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3rd Grade CCSS Word Work for Interactive Notebooks (Prefixes, Suffixes)

By Mind Sparks

This is an ENTIRE YEAR of word work for 3rd grade students!! This packet teaches students the prefixes and suffixes (morphology) that the Common Core State Standards require! Root words are not included at a 3rd grade level. Why should you teach

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Word Walls, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RF.K.3, L.K.4b, CCRA.L.4

$7.50

119

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Writing a Complete Paragraph (Hamburger Method)

By Mind Sparks

Many students often struggle with writing an organized and complete paragraph. The Hamburger Method is a wonderful organizer to help students write a complete paragraph with a topic sentence, 3 detail or supporting sentences and a conclusion

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5

$3.50

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Back to School | Meet the Teacher | Open House | First Day Gifts for Students

By Mind Sparks

It is time for back to school! Students and families will remember your first impression—so make sure it is positive and memorable! *Using back to school treat tags are a perfect way to make an impact and greet the new faces in your classroom!

Subjects:

Back to School

Grades:

PreK, 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

Types:

Printables

$2.50

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Connect Four-- the three sounds of vowel team EA

By Mind Sparks

This game is little prep, fun and can be used in a center or for early finishers! Materials:Game board (1 per pair)6 sided die (1 per pair)Markers to cover words (coins, chips, unifix cubes, paper scraps, or dry erase markers if game board is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (1.02 MB)

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Heart Word Flashcards: Teaching Fry High Frequency Words BUNDLE

By Mind Sparks

Help your students develop confidence reading and writing high frequency words, especially those tricky heart words!This HUGE bundle includes printable and digital (Google Slides) flashcards for ALL of Fry's High Frequency words! This bundle will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Printables

CCSS:

RF.K.3, RF.K.3c, RF.1.3, RF.1.3b, RF.1.3g, RF.2.3, RF.2.3f, RF.3.3, RF.3.3d, RF.4.3, RF.5.3

$40.00

$32.00

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8th Grade CCSS Word Work for Interactive Notebooks (Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots

By Mind Sparks

This is an ENTIRE YEAR of word work for 8th grade students!! This packet teaches students the prefixes, suffixes and root words (morphology) that the Common Core State Standards require! Why should you teach students morphology?? Well, teaching

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

8^th

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

CCSS:

L.8.4b, CCRA.L.4

$7.50

116

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Heart Word Bundle: Dolch High Frequency Words (Science of Reading)

By Mind Sparks

Help your students develop confidence reading and writing high frequency words, especially those tricky heart words!This bundle will help your students make the tricky words sticky!What are heart words?Heart words are high frequency words that have

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.3, RF.1.3, RF.1.4, RF.2.3, RF.2.4, RF.3.3, RF.3.4

$24.00

$18.40

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Prefix, Suffix, Root Word Review Game (Spoons)

By Mind Sparks

Teaching and reviewing morphology (prefixes, suffixes and roots) is immensely important. If you are looking for a fast paced an engaging game to review the most common prefixes, suffixes, Greek and Latin roots--this is it! When playing this game

Subjects:

Reading, Basic Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RF.2.3d, RF.3.3a, RF.3.3b, RF.4.3a, RF.5.3a

$3.50

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7th Grade CCSS Word Work for Interactive Notebooks (Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots

By Mind Sparks

This is an ENTIRE YEAR of word work for 7th grade students.!! This packet teaches students the prefixes, suffixes and root words (morphology) that the Common Core State Standards require! Why should you teach students morphology?? Well, teaching

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

L.7.4b, CCRA.L.6

$7.50

100

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Heart Word Flashcards: Teaching Fry High Frequency Words (Second 100)

By Mind Sparks

Help your students develop confidence reading and writing high frequency words, especially those tricky heart words!This flashcard set will help your students make the tricky words sticky! The flashcard set has a printable pdf and digital (Google

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Printables

CCSS:

RF.K.3, RF.K.3c, RF.1.3, RF.1.3g, RF.2.3, RF.2.3f, RF.3.3, RF.3.3d

$4.00

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Reading Interactive Notebook: Metacognition Activities

By Mind Sparks

Interactive notebooks are a personalized textbook, or a working portfolio of notes, classwork, even quizzes all in one spot! Are you tired of hearing the words: “I can’t remember what we did yesterday? I left it at home. I was gone yesterday, what

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.66 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been in education for over 15 years! I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Kansas State University---Go Cats! I earned my reading specialist and Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Wichita State University. Currently I work as a Learning Support Specialist (a mix of intervention and providing professional development) for a pk-3rd grade elementary school. My main passion is reading intervention

MY TEACHING STYLE

If you were to walk into my classroom---you would feel energy and positivity. I LOVE for students to be interactive, problem solvers, using manipulatives and tapping into technology. Oh--and I must not forget-- talking! I want my students discussing, laughing and truly enjoying learning!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Magna Cum Laude Kansas State University Trained in: LETRS, Orton Gillingham, Cognitive Coaching, Adaptive Schools 2019 NBCT: Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early And Middle Childhood Valley Center Education Foundation Grant Winner

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from Kansas State University in the Spring of 2007 with a Elementary Education degree and an endorsement of middle level social sciences. In 2010 I graduated from Wichita State University with a master's in Curriculum and Instruction. In 2012 I completed my reading specialist endorsement, and I will eventually persue a doctoral degree.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Visit my blog at: http://sparkingthemind.blogspot.com/

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PreK, 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, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Basic Operations, Fractions, Numbers, Order of Operations, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Specialty), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, End of Year, Phonics