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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Test Talk

I just received a new book I ordered called Test Talk: Integrating Test Prep into Reading Workshop. Most of you know that after 7 years in 2nd grade I am finally entering the world of standardized testing. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I my biggest fear is for me to teach my new 3rd graders an entire year only to have them fail their end of the year assessments. I can't wait to dive into it, after I finish with Vacation Bible School next week I intend to dive head first into this read. Have you read the book? Tell me what you think in a comment below!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Launching Reading Workshop

I have a collection of books that I read the first couple of weeks of school to get students excited about reading. If you have any other good ones please share by leaving a comment!

I Hate to Read!- Rita Marshall & Etienne Delessert
The Best Book to Read- Debbie Bertram & Susan Bloom
Goldie Socks and the Three Liberians- Jackie Mims Hopkins
The Best Place to Read- Debbie Bertram & Susan Bloom
A Quiet Place- Douglas Wood
The Best Time to Read- Debbie Bertram & Susan Bloom
Read All About It- Laura and Jenna Bush
Born to Read- Judy Sierra
Wild About Books- Judy Sierra
Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind- Judy Finchler & Kevin O'Malley

Monday, July 4, 2011

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Contact Me

2/27/22- Documents are in the process of being transferred over to Teachers Pay Teachers

About Me


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My name is Jessica Winston Saunders. I have lived everywhere from Heidelberg, Germany to Colorado Springs, Colorado. I was born in Ft. Bragg, NC. My mother is a Gulf War Veteran and is retired from the Army. My father passed away January 25, 2010. I have a sister who is a Registered Nurse and a Brother-in-law who is a contractor. They live in Caroline County with my nephew Jimmy-Sayvion (19). Their oldest, Chance (22), is a Chemical Engineering graduate of Virginia State University and is now a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army.  Through marriage I've obtained two nieces Bryana (22) and Jordyn (10) and a nephew JD (8).


I graduated from Chowan (College) University in 2004 with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. I taught second grade for 10 years and third grade for 7 years. Two years ago, I had the honor of opening my second elementary school in my district! 






I was engaged on Valentine's Day 2012 and married on December 1st 2012.

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