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Author's Point of View Activity 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th Grade

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Point of View: These point of view cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning about the concept of point of view. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included.This activity has students reading short passages (16

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.6

$3.25

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Identifying Theme Task Cards (Central Message) Reading Comprehension Passages

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These task cards are a great way for students to have fun while finding the theme of a story. A recording sheet and an answer key is provided.This activity has students reading 16 passages to each other and then asked to identify the theme out of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.5.2

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Making Inferences Passages 7th 6th 5th 4th Grade Reading Comprehension Activity

By Science Spot

Inferencing Activity: These inferences cootie catchers are a fun way to practice inference. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included.This activity has students reading 16 short passages (over 2 cootie catchers) to each other and then asked

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RL.6.1

$3.25

116

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Authors Purpose Passages PIE'ED Activity: Reading Comprehension

By Science Spot

Author's Purpose Foldable: These fun authors purpose cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning about the concept of the Author's Purpose. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included. This activity has students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.00

189

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6th 5th 4th 3rd Grade Reading Fluency Passages and Comprehension Activity

By Science Spot

Fluency Passages: These fluency passages cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while improving their their oral reading fluency. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included. There are 16 short passages (fiction and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$2.50

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Main Idea and Supporting Details 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade (Central Message)

By Science Spot

Main Idea: This main idea cootie catcher is a great way for students to have fun while finding the main idea of a passage. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included. This activity has students reading 8 short and interesting informational

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.25

148

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Setting of a Story Task Cards: Making Inferences Activity (Remote Learning ELA)

By Science Spot

These task cards are a great way for students to have fun while practicing their skills with making inferences. A recording sheet and an answer key is provided.This activity has students reading 16 short passages to each other and then asked to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (0.20 MB)

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Types of Genres Task Cards Reading Comprehension Passages

By Science Spot

These task cards are a great way for students to have fun while learning how to identify the different literary genres. A recording sheet with an answer key is included.This activity has students reading 16 passages to each other so that they can

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (0.15 MB)

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Context Clues Activity (Making Inferences Game) 3rd 4th 5th Grade

By Science Spot

Context Clues: These context clues cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while improving their comprehension and vocabularies. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included. This activity has students reading 16 short

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (0.61 MB)

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Paraphrasing Task Cards Activity

By Science Spot

These task cards are a great way for students to have fun while improving their paraphrasing skills.This activity has students reading various fun trivia sentences about Science, History and the world in general to each other and then asked to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (0.20 MB)

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Reading Comprehension Task Cards Activity Bundle

By Science Spot

This bundle includes all of the reading strategies task cards listed below. Recording sheets and answer keys are provided with all products.Important: All these Task Cards sell for $94.30; as a bundle they are 50% off, for $47.15!Reading Strategies

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$94.30

$47.15

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Parts of Speech Review Activity (Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Pronouns)

By Science Spot

Parts of Speech Activity: These parts of speech cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning about the different types of parts of speech. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included. There are 3 versions to this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (0.26 MB)

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Making Predictions Task Cards Activity (3rd 4th 5th 6th Grade Inferences)

By Science Spot

These task cards are a great way for students to have fun while practicing their skills with making inferences. A recording sheet and answer key is included.This activity has students reading 16 short passages to each other and then asked to make a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (0.29 MB)

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Identifying Theme 4th 5th Grade Reading Comprehension: Central Message Passages

By Science Spot

Theme: These theme cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while finding the theme of a story. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included. This activity has students reading 8 short passages to each other and then asked to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.25

101

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Summarizing Nonfiction 6th 5th 4th 3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages

By Science Spot

Summarizing: These summarizing cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while practicing their summarization skills. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included. This activity has students reading 16 informational text

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.25

108

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Cause and Effect Activity 6th 5th 4th Grade Reading Comprehension

By Science Spot

Cause and Effect: These cause and effect cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while identifying cause and effect relationships in text. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included. There are two cootie catchers which

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (0.37 MB)

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Author's Point of View Task Cards Activity

By Science Spot

These task cards are a great way for students to have fun while practicing their skills with identifying point of view. A recording sheet and answer key is included.This activity has students reading 16 short passages to each other and then

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (0.19 MB)

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Main Idea and Supporting Details Task Cards Activity (Short Passages)

By Science Spot

These task cards are a great way for students to have fun while practice their skills with identifying the main idea of a passage. This activity has students reading 16 short and interesting informational text passages to each other and then asked

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (0.35 MB)

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Informational Text Structures Passages 6th 5th 4th Grade Reading Comprehension

By Science Spot

Text Structures: This text structure cootie catcher is a great way for students to have fun while learning about the different types of text structures. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included. This activity has students reading 8 short

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (0.26 MB)

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Nonfiction Text Features Activity: Word Search Worksheet

By Science Spot

This Nonfiction Text Features Word Search is a great way for students to have fun while reviewing the different types of non fiction text features. The solution to the puzzle is included. Idioms Included: ♦ Diagram ♦

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$1.95

Digital Download PDF (0.51 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been a science teacher in an urban School District for 10 years. During this time I have had the opportunity to experience teaching within classrooms at all levels of performance abilities, including full inclusion, and highly advanced classes.

I have taught middle school science (both the 7th and 8th grade) and at the high school level (9th to 12th grade science) including Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Physical Science
I have a PA Professional Certification in the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Education, General Science, and Health Education.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I really do mix it up.

I try to create as many different types of lessons as I can because I know that when I was younger I learned differently from most other people. I love to use short videos showing scientific processes, create PowerPoint presentations, lab experiments, have students role play and present projects, play science songs; oh yes, I also lecture sometimes as well.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

From the Pennsylvania State University:

Deans list for superior academic achievement during the Spring Semester, 2006

From Arcadia University Upon Completion of My Masters Degree:
Graduation with Distinction – Upon completion of the Degree of Master of Education

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Yet to be added

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have an interest in almost everything and anything!

Astronomy (I have two telescopes)
Music (I play the Piano and Saxophone)
Sports (I've played on teams)
Programming (I've started & programmed multiple websites)
Animating (I've animated short movies and games)
Horses (I horse back ride when I can)
Collections (I have an extensive coin and baseball card collection)
Gaming (Favorite Games: Halo & the original Legend of Zelda)
Reading (Favorite Books: "Bad Astronomy" & "Of Mice and Men")
Magic (Came up with many original card tricks)
and more!

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

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, PreCalculus, Trigonometry, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Archaeology, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, Arts & Music, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Statistics, Economics , Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Algebra 2, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, African History