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The Lightning Thief Novel Study Bundle

By Wise Guys

This Lightning Thief novel study bundle is the most comprehensive resource out there to meet the needs of your students. Don’t spend your limited time on an endless search. We have put together a fully comprehensive resource for teachers to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.6, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.6, RL.5.1...

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Digital April Fools Day Following Directions Activity Google Compatible

By Wise Guys

The purpose of this activity is to engage your students in an activity for following directions. Students are asked in the directions to read all questions prior to starting the activity. If they do this (follow the directions), they will discover

Subjects:

Life Skills, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (0.74 MB)

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Digital The Red Pyramid Novel Unit Google Compatible

By Wise Guys

This novel unit is intended to strengthen your students reading skills and provide them with some questions about The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan. The questions are both explicit and implicit. Students will be asked to

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.6, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.6, RL.5.1...

$10.00

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Snow Day Digital Activity | Create an Ice Castle

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for an activity for your students to do during a snow day or school closure? The purpose of this resource is to engage your students in a creative persuasive writing activity as they are learning virtually. Students will be asked to

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$2.00

Digital Download ZIP (0.36 MB)

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Explicit and Implicit Questioning Google Drive

By Wise Guys

The purpose of this resource is to share with your students the importance of asking questions before, during, and after reading. There is an emphasis on text explicit and text implicit questioning. Included in this Resource: Teacher Tips &

Subjects:

Reading, Other (ELA), Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.3.10, RL.4.10, RL.5.10, RL.6.10, RL.7.10, CCRA.R.1

$3.50

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Digital Wonder Novel Unit and Activities Google Compatible

By Wise Guys

These novel unit and activities are intended to strengthen your students reading skills and provide them with some questions and activities that relate to the book, Wonder by R.J. Palacio. The questions are both explicit and implicit. Students will

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.6, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.6, RL.5.1...

$12.00

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Building Reading Stamina Google Drive

By Wise Guys

The purpose of this resource is to provide your students with some ideas on how to improve their reading stamina. The idea is to encourage your students to be able to read for longer periods of time throughout the year.Included in this Resource:

Subjects:

Reading, Other (ELA), Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.3.10, RL.4.10, RL.5.10, RL.6.10, RL.7.10

$3.50

Digital Download ZIP (2.15 MB)

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$Digital Math Vacation of a Lifetime Activity Google Compatible$

Digital Math Vacation of a Lifetime Activity Google Compatible

By Wise Guys

The purpose of this activity is to have your students participate in a challenging, yet engaging math activity where they plan a Vacation of a Lifetime®. Students will choose a destination and then research online to determine expenses such as

Subjects:

Math, Critical Thinking, Decimals

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$7.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.03 MB)

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Main Idea and Supporting Details Google Drive

By Wise Guys

The purpose of this resource is to have your students understand how to identify the main idea and supporting details in a piece of informational text. This slideshow is an interactive game show about these concepts.Included in this Resource:

Subjects:

Reading, Other (ELA), Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.2, RI.7.2

$3.50

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Digital United States Constitution Detective Activity Google Compatible

By Wise Guys

Do you need your students to understand the Constitution of the United States? The purpose of this activity is to engage your students by having them become “detectives” and learn about the Constitution of the United States. Students will be

Subjects:

Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.4, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.7.1, RI.7.2...

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (2.21 MB)

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Digital The Lightning Thief Novel Unit Google Compatible

By Wise Guys

This comprehension guide is intended to strengthen your students reading skills and provide them with some questions about Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. The questions are both explicit and implicit. Students

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, RL.6.1...

$6.50

Digital Download ZIP (6.27 MB)

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Social Emotional Teaching Growing Bundle

By Wise Guys

Social Emotional Learning is a very important component to student success. It’s important to start the year off with you trying to get to know your students, them getting to know you, and for your students to get to know each other. The resources

Subjects:

Life Skills, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$88.25

$79.42

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Setting Reading Goals Google Drive

By Wise Guys

Setting goals is important in everyday life. The purpose of this resource is to provide your students with ideas on how to set short-term and long-term reading goals.Included in this Resource: Teacher Tips & Resource Links (2-pages) Setting

Subjects:

Reading, Other (ELA), Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.3.10, RL.4.10, RL.5.10, RL.6.10, RL.7.10

$3.50

Digital Download ZIP (1.78 MB)

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Unemployed Elf Digital Christmas Writing Activity

By Wise Guys

The purpose of this resource is to engage your students in a creative Christmas writing activity as your students become unemployed elves at the North Pole. Students will be presented with some jobs at the North Pole and will need to apply for a job

Subjects:

Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.1, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.5.1, W.5.4, W.5.5, W.6.1, W.6.4...

$4.50

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Digital Daily Reading Reflection Journal Google Compatible

By Wise Guys

The purpose of this activity is to engage your students in their daily reading through journaling. Students are asked to respond and to their daily reading by writing a summary and a reflection. Students also record the date and the number of

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.3.3, RL.3.9, RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.9, RL.5.3, RL.5.5, RL.6.1, RL.6.5

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (0.70 MB)

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Social Emotional Learning Task Cards Activity

By Wise Guys

Social-emotional skills are needed for all students to be successful at school and home. The purpose of these task cards is to have your students read a scenario, think, and share how they would respond. These 20 scenarios are intended to help

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$4.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.80 MB)

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Back to School Social Emotional Ranking Activity

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for a resource that will engage your students and help them relax and have some fun? The purpose of this social emotional activity is to build classroom community and get to know your students better. These activities would be great

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$3.50

Digital Download ZIP (1.13 MB)

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Digital Daily Writing Reflection Journal Google Compatible

By Wise Guys

Do you want your students to write? The purpose of this activity is to engage your students in their daily writing through responding to 25 creative and unique prompts. Students are asked to write a detailed response to each prompt. Students also

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

W.3.10, W.4.1, W.4.10, W.5.1, W.5.10, W.6.10, W.3.1b

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (0.98 MB)

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Making Inferences Task Cards Reading Comprehension Google Slides

By Wise Guys

The purpose of this resource is to engage your students as they learn the importance of making inferences to improve their reading comprehension. Students are inference detectives and will need to make inferences for each of the 22 task cards. How

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Task Cards, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.18 MB)

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Digital Social Studies Reflection Journal Google Compatible

By Wise Guys

The purpose of this activity is to engage your students by having them respond and reflect on eight prompts that relate to the themes of social studies (Current Events, Geography, History, Culture, Government, Economics, Science & Technology,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (1.01 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

With a combined 40 years of teaching experience at the elementary and middle school levels, We, Wise Guys, have tried our very best to be at the forefront of creating engaging and useful resources that incorporate for many subject areas.

MY TEACHING STYLE

We, Wise Guys, believe in teaching to the whole child. We incorporate various teaching styles in the classroom that help all students learn. We try our very best to make our lessons fun and engaging for our students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergraduates of UW-La Crosse and UW-Eau Claire. Masters Graduates of UW-La Crosse and UW-Eau Claire.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

We both hold Masters Degrees in Education: Language Arts and Professional Development. Visit our blog below: http://creativecommoncoreclassroom.com/

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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, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, World Languages, Spanish, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Other (Performing Arts), Computer Science, Drama, Career and Technical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Statistics, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Instructional Technology, General Science, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month