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4th grade science literature circles for Google Apps

Preview of BUNDLE A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel & Film Study Unit (editable)

BUNDLE A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel & Film Study Unit (editable)

About this Unit & NovelThis is a Common Core-aligned literature study unit for use with the graphic novel, A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel, adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s 1963 Newberry-winner by Hope Larson. The lessons and activities here span the curriculum, from vocabulary building and literary analysis, to creative writing and argument building to side trips into some of the STEM concepts that surface in the novel. Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language app
Preview of Mars Fiction & Nonfiction Unit - Mazes - Reading Comprehension - Space

Mars Fiction & Nonfiction Unit - Mazes - Reading Comprehension - Space

This MARS UNIT combines a nonfiction reading passage with fun MAZES to solve. Read it before or after reading A Rover's Story to build background knowledge.The no-prep novel study for A Rover's Story, about a rover's construction and mission to Mars, includes vocabulary and reading comprehension skills in manageable chunks for your students.The informational passage explains about different rovers that NASA has sent to Mars. It's perfect as a stand-alone piece or to build background knowledge.
Preview of Reader's Theater: Frog's Life Cycle

Reader's Theater: Frog's Life Cycle

Merging Science and Reading with this fun Reader's Theater passage. This story can be used to recreate the frog's life cycle from egg to adult while also entertaining the audience with a Sneaky Snake villain!This story is 6 pages long with large font for easy reading. There are 5 characters in the story- great for a small group activity!
Preview of 50 Text-Dependent Questions: "Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry"

50 Text-Dependent Questions: "Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry"

Created by
PengsEduPage
This comprehensive set of complex text-dependent questions delves into Neil deGrasse Tyson's captivating book, "Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry."50+ Thought-provoking Questions: Explore a wide range of topics, from the vastness of the cosmos and the life cycle of stars to the mysteries of dark matter and the Big Bang theory.Multiple Levels of Inquiry: Go beyond basic comprehension with questions that encourage analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.Engaging with the Text: Deepen student un
Preview of Beauty and the Beak - Book Companion - 3rd through 4th- Printable / Digital

Beauty and the Beak - Book Companion - 3rd through 4th- Printable / Digital

Created by
Kinser's Korner
I loved the book! My students were also inspired by it as well! This product will go great with the book! Start your students off with a brainstorming map where they can recall what they know about eagles. By the end of your read aloud and the activities, students will be able to recall five new facts that they learned from the activities. Review author's purpose in a nonfiction story with a text evidence page. Students will be able to sequence the main events from the story with a drag and drop
Preview of Solar Eclipse | Article and Reading Comprehension Discussion Cards

Solar Eclipse | Article and Reading Comprehension Discussion Cards

Created by
AVID Nerds
Help your AVID or ELA students build reading comprehension and practice using text evidence with these editable discussion cards and talking chips for an article on solar eclipses! Students will read the provided article with space for note taking and a summary, then they will sit in small groups and take turns pulling a discussion card and using their talking chips.Great for: using text evidence, collaboration and team building, public speaking practice, ⭐AVID BUNDLE!⭐✨Solar Eclipse Bundle✨DIRE
Preview of The Last Cuentista Discussion Questions, Vocabulary Activities & STEM Slideshows

The Last Cuentista Discussion Questions, Vocabulary Activities & STEM Slideshows

An editable, Common Core-aligned set of discussion questions, vocabulary resources, and STEM slideshows for use with The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera.This super bundle includes a bonus Google doc where all elements are linked in one place. No need to unzip files!Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language appears in parentheses (delete or modify as needed). The resource is editable, so you can pick and choose which sections will work best for you.  From Goodreads: The
Preview of Granny Smith was Not an Apple - Book Companion - Sequencing, Vocal, Writing etc.

Granny Smith was Not an Apple - Book Companion - Sequencing, Vocal, Writing etc.

Created by
Kinser's Korner
Granny Smith was Not an Apple written by Sarah Fortson makes for a great read aloud for Women's History Month or for science and plant studies. I use many of the pages for a quick printed comprehension checks, but they can also be laminated and used for reading centers. This product includes: Before You Read Questionnaire - Helps students predict and activate background knowledge Describing Maria Ann Worksheet - Students describe the main character with prompted questionsTimeline Worksheet - Stu
Preview of Aliens from Earth Read Aloud Activities | Google Slides | No Prep

Aliens from Earth Read Aloud Activities | Google Slides | No Prep

Created by
Mrs Techie
Want to add high-interest non-fiction text into your reading block AND teach science concepts at the same time!? Grab your copy of the text (also seen on Epic!) and get to teaching! This activity pack includes everything you will need to keep your students learning and engaged.To use these activities you will need:Aliens from Earth: When Animals and Plants Invade other Ecosystems by Mary BattenThis activity pack includes activities for BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER reading. Including Vocabulary AND
Preview of The Three Little Tardigrades - Book Companion - Vocabulary, Research and More!

The Three Little Tardigrades - Book Companion - Vocabulary, Research and More!

Created by
Kinser's Korner
The Three Little Tardigrades written by Sandra Fay makes for a great read aloud for science or nonfiction read alouds! This would also go great with the Ready lesson in the workbook! My students are always so fascinated with tardigrades. I use many of the pages for a quick comprehension check, but they can also be laminated and used for reading centers. This product includes: Comprehension placement - Use this for teaching note-taking skills during the read aloud, but also to do a quick comprehe
Preview of Hurricane - John Rocco - Book Companion - Sequencing, Research and More!

Hurricane - John Rocco - Book Companion - Sequencing, Research and More!

Created by
Kinser's Korner
This is a great story by John Rocco to introduce hurricanes in science. This companion will offer quick and meaningful extension activities as well. I like to use them for morning work on the following days or in center rotations. Each slide is created to be printed and ran for your students, but could also be laminated for centers. Hope you enjoy this as well! This product includes: Guided Extended Research on Hurricanes in History, with a teacher prep page for individual assignmentsHurricane P
Preview of The Thief Lord Film/Novel Study Super Bundle (Editable)

The Thief Lord Film/Novel Study Super Bundle (Editable)

Click each resource to preview individually.About this Unit & NovelThis bundle a Common Core-aligned literature study unit for use with the novel, The Thief Lord, by Cornelia Funke. The lessons and activities here span the curriculum, from vocabulary building, literary analysis & creative writing to argument building and STEM-centered inquiry. Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language appears in parentheses (delete or modify as needed). The unit is editable so you ca
Preview of Song For A Whale Novel Study

Song For A Whale Novel Study

Created by
SimplyDoe
This dynamic novel takes readers on a wonderful journey to get a song to a whale that cannot speak to any other whales! This story is written by a sign-language interpreter who incorporates American Sign Language and its culture in a story many students will enjoy! SummaryFrom fixing class computers to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. She is the only deaf person in her school, so many often treat her like she is not very smart. Is anyone listening to Iris? When she le
Preview of Ghosts | Raina Telgemeier | Discussion, Vocabulary, STEM & Mentor Author Study

Ghosts | Raina Telgemeier | Discussion, Vocabulary, STEM & Mentor Author Study

Extend the cross-curricular reach of your graphic novel study with this editable bundle of resources for use with Raina Telgemeier's GHOSTS. Click each resource to preview.This bundle is included FREE with purchase of the self-paced, online course, Curriculum Comic-ified: A Crash Course for Educators.
Preview of Think. Pair. Share. plus more!

Think. Pair. Share. plus more!

Created by
Smilesin5th
Inspired by my popular Glow and Grow form, I have created sheets to go with activities like think, pair, share, and others. This is another way for students to collaborate and also have accountability for their collaboration. All forms are meant for partner or small group work. Activities include: Think. Pair. Share.Mingle. Pair. Share.Think. Pair. Scribe.Sticky-note. Storm!Think. Pair. Square.Team Huddle
Preview of Shark Lady: True Adventures of Eugenie Clark - Guided Reading Comprehension

Shark Lady: True Adventures of Eugenie Clark - Guided Reading Comprehension

This listing is for comprehension questions for the first three chapters of the book "Shark Lady: True Adventures of Eugenie Clark" by Anne McGovern. This book is an easy read and high interest for students that struggle with reading. There are two versions of each chapter. Version B has sentence starters and version A doesn't. The questions give scaffolding for comprehension and address skills like context clues, supporting answers with evidence, writing about opinions, looking back in the text
Preview of Non-Fiction Reading Strategies in Science

Non-Fiction Reading Strategies in Science

This visual 1 pager of 6 different nonfiction reading strategies that can be used in science classes when reading through informational text. It can be glued into students' notebooks and used a reference page for when students are doing annotations in their reading. Making the strategies clear and visible to students help them with their ownership of them and will help them in beginning to use them while they read. Many students struggle with seeing reading as an active instead of a passive proc
Preview of I survived: Natural Disasters Comprehension Questions

I survived: Natural Disasters Comprehension Questions

Created by
Emily Avila
Included:San Fran EarthquakeJapanese Tsunami Hurricane Katrina
Preview of  Ocean Adventure Ebook: Comprehension, Voc. and Activities for Distance Learning

Ocean Adventure Ebook: Comprehension, Voc. and Activities for Distance Learning

Created by
Chrysti's Class
Ocean adventure story about a seal who learns to be kind. Lots of Comprehension and Vocabulary Questions included as well as Activities and Discussion Prompts that foster Critical Thinking. Story themes in the book have entertaining examples of Character Building, Courage, Tolerance, Kindness, Equality, Diversity, Respect, Friendship, Doing What’s Right Even if It's not Popular, Being Yourself, Humility, Acceptance and Anti-Bullying. Caring for our Oceans and the Animals in them is woven into
Preview of Firefly Night

Firefly Night

Firefly Night follows the adventures of A.J. and his sister as they set out to catch fireflies on a warm summer evening. Young readers will delight in the beautiful and whimsical hand-painted illustrations of the fireflies, and will enjoy counting the sequenced sets of fireflies on each delightful page. When A.J. and Sidney decide to release their fireflies to the night sky, they learn, as young readers will learn, that ultimately nature should be returned to nature. They also receive a special
Preview of Scaredy Squirrel Visits the Doctor - Book Companion - 2nd through 4th!

Scaredy Squirrel Visits the Doctor - Book Companion - 2nd through 4th!

Created by
Kinser's Korner
This product has so much to offer! This book by Melanie Watt could work in the regular classroom and even in P.E! I hope you love the engaging activities this product has to offer! Vocabulary Cards and quick activities to learn the key words directly from the story. Description Match the tools Scaredy used in the story, students will have to read the text features and infer each description in this activity! A poster and recording sheet can be used to teach students how to check their own pulse
Preview of I am Neil Armstrong - Printable and Digital Book Study - You will LOVE it!

I am Neil Armstrong - Printable and Digital Book Study - You will LOVE it!

Created by
Kinser's Korner
Teacher’s Guide: (all pages are designed to be either online, or printable) Before you Read Worksheet: Activate background knowledge with simple questions that will hint to the story’s elements. Character Trait Worksheet – After reading the stories pull Neil Armstrong’s great traits or qualities. Sequencing Drag and Drop/ Worksheet: Students will put the events from Armstrong’s life in the correct order. Apollo 11 Research Page – Have students find their own facts from the mission! Apollo 11/
Preview of Ada Twist Scientist Read Aloud Activities

Ada Twist Scientist Read Aloud Activities

Created by
Teach Me This
Ada Twist, Scientist is a story about a curious girl who uses science to explore her world.Engage and support your students in the joy of reading literature with these 12 digital and no prep book study companion activities. Activities include:Lesson set and preview of activitiesDigital read aloudSequencing the beginning, middle and endPlay on wordsStory elementsCharacter close up Close readingTrue or FalseMain ideas and supporting detailsSummarizing paragraph with a graphic organizer and word ba
Preview of Marine Life | Ocean | Graphic Organizers | Literature Circles

Marine Life | Ocean | Graphic Organizers | Literature Circles

Marine Life | Ocean | Graphic Organizers | Literature Circles - These marine life - themed reading strategy graphic organizers can be used with any ocean text to give your students opportunities to read, write, and discuss text with their classmates and improve their comprehension! These organizers may be used with or without the Literature Circles format and are a great way to get students reading, writing and discussing text! Available in color and black and white! Print and digital!Included a
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