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Making Inferences Role Play Activity
Students with language difficulties struggle to make inferences and draw conclusions when faced with text in the classroom and on tests. Teach them that these skills are actually things that they do everyday! Help them master the art of making inferences and drawing conclusions - exclusive of text - then they can grow from there! Take out your cell phone in language therapy, and role play (or have them role play) the phone conversations in this fun and funtional activity. Even do the different
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Book Tasting Menu Brochure
How do you choose a book to read? How will you remember what you thought about which book? With so many choices and things to filter through, a simple way to remember is to write it down.A easy to use record of student thoughts and ideas on their choice for Literature Circles or their own reading.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Story Map
This easy print and go Story Element Map will allow students to retell the story from their perspective. Using this worksheet will ensure that students are comprehending what they are reading and allow them to retell key details of the story. Students also have the opportunity to identify parts of the text by identifying the Title, Author and Illustrator. Students/teachers can choose whether to write to retell the story or draw to retell the story. Enjoy!
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PreK - 3rd
FREE Student Small Business Plan-Google Slides Distance Learning Resource
Thank you for checking this product! This resource is a fun and engaging way to introduce students to the process of writing a small business plan. It not only meets ELA and math Common Core standards, but also meets many Personal Financial Literacy (PFL) standards.I updated this resource to make it useful for your distance learning classroom. It includes a five-part small business plan, teacher and student tutorial, as well as a link to a read aloud of the book, One Hen: How One Small Loan M
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3rd - 5th
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Elementary ELA AVID Academic Language Scripts Classroom Discussion Printables
*** New Seller please follow, comment, and review if you like these! <3*** These Academic Language Scripts are perfect in an AVID classroom setting. It is used to build classroom discussion and improve how students respond to each other during discussion. These are used as questions stems to add to discussion during socratic seminar or philosophical chairs. *Available in two colors brights and primary colors Socratic SeminarPhilosophical ChairsClassroom Discussion Literature Circles Promotin
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2nd - 12th
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Sarah Plain and Tall Novel Study with Vocabulary and Comprehension Questions
This is a novel study for the book Sarah Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. This comes with the study for the entire novel, which can be used in class, remotely or in a hybrid setting. An instruction guide is provided and can be modified to suite your teaching style and students. Study includes questions and vocabulary for each chapter. Questions promote higher-order thinking as the novel progresses. The included questions provide opportunities for students to relate to the novel throug
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3rd - 6th
Story Comprehension Game Board FREEBIE
A fun board game to be played while answering a variety of wh- questions based on children's story books. Corduroy, Happy Birthday Moon, Stone Soup, The Little Red Hen, The Three Little Pigs, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Print out one game board for each child. You may choose to do this on card stock and laminate for durability. Children will roll a die, move the appropriate spaces and answer a wh- question The child who gets the end first, wins!
Please Note: Read the children's book wit
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PreK - 3rd
Talking the Talk - Accountable Talk Stems for Literacy Discussions
This poster set provides prompts for classroom discussions in the form of sentence stems. There are 12 different discussion stem posters. A student card with all 12 stems is also included (4 cards to a page). The student page is provided in color and black and white so it can be printed on colored paper to save ink.
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2nd - 5th
Mr. Popper's Penguins - Blog Questions
These questions can be put onto a classroom blog OR they can be typed up and used for a novel study, guided reading group, or literature circle. We used it as a whole class read aloud for our multiage first and second graders and posted the questions on our classroom blog to be answered for homework each night. Mr. Popper's Penguins is a title listed on the Common Core Standards.
Grades:
1st - 4th
Engaging Classroom Discussion: Socratic Smackdown
Save time grading and engage your students with a dynamic discussion format! This is a new take on the socratic discussions that have been around forever. Everything is print ready for any discussion in your classroom. Get even your most reluctant students to participate. Sure to be a classroom favorite!
Grades:
7th - 12th
Reading Comprehension Thinking Stems FREEBIE
These thinking stems help guide ALL learners in thinking about what they are reading and responding to reading.Students can use for:-academic conversations about reading with partners or literature circles-responding to reading through writing-guiding thinking while reading-stop and jot note taking while readingTeaching Simply for Significance suggestions:-Enlarge for class poster-print one for each student reading journal-cut into cards to be focus on just one comprehension area at a time-use i
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2nd - 6th
Inference Work for Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day"
Provides an "It Says, I Say, And So" inference chart (concept from Kylie Beers, When Kids Can't Read) for Ray Bradbury's short story, "All Summer in a Day." This chart is only for the beginning of the story and for use with students who read at least at an eighth grade level. I will be offering other materials for struggling high school students working with this story.
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Literature Circles Rubric and Reflection With Depth and Complexity
This Literature Circle Rubric and Reflection With Depth and Complexity will be a great resource when implementing literature circles in your classroom. A literature circle is a small group instructional approach with structure, high expectations, and rigor. I recommending implementing Literature Circles with Depth and Complexity. Depth and Complexity will help your students dig deeper in their learning and think in more complex ways. The 11 elements of Depth and Complexity were developed by Sa
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Literature Circles Bundle With Depth and Complexity
Freebie Accountable Talk Stems
Use stems to encourage accountable talk and teach students to agree/ disagree with each other’s statements/ reasons.
This is great for turn and talk exercises.
Print as many copies as you need for your students and laminate for longevity.
Cut out circles and attach to popsicle sticks using glue or sticky tack.
Enjoy and please follow BigAppleSpeech for more great materials!
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PreK - 2nd
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Three Little Pigs Puzzle Activity Game
An easy to play, quick to assemble Three Little Pigs Puzzle game. Roll a dice to collect all six pieces to the puzzle, then assemble the puzzle. Perfect for a center or a whole class activity. Your students will love the fun of playing a game and the challenge of collecting all the pieces.Grab the FULL COLOR version here for only $1!WHAT'S INCLUDEDBlack and white six piece puzzleBlack and white game boardTeacher directionsADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIREDDiceYOU MAY ALSO LIKEResources for Young Lear
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PreK - 2nd
Winx Thinks - Dinosaurs! time travel & more for MG (dig into chp. 5-6)
This resource aligns with Winx Thinks - Dinosaurs!, book one in my time travel series featuring Winx Muller and his quests for answers to fuel his adventures. Filling the gap between Magic Tree House and Jurassic Park, Winx Thinks-Dinosaurs! is for young minds craving exciting tales packed with big ideas.This resource focuses on chapters 5 & 6 of the book. It inspires readers to dig into the fun facts and ah-ha moments of Winx's first time travel trip. Also includeded is my ‘Think Like Winx’
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3rd - 8th
Higher Order Thinking Question Cards
Free Printable Higher Order Thinking Cards for your classroom. Teach your students higher levels of critical thinking by simply changing the verb at the start of the question. Use these question starters to enrich student thinking, increase student engagement, and increase levels of understanding for all your learners.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Time Traveler Role Play Activity | Drama & Acting Classes | Theater Script
⭐ NEW FREEBIE ⭐: Time Travelers Role-Play Activity***************************************************************************In the "Time Travelers" game, kids embark on an exciting journey through history, where they use AI tools to transform into famous historical figures, engage in imaginative role-play, and learn about the past.Kids start by selecting a historical figure they want to become from a list provided by the teacher.Using an AI art generator tool, they create a visual representatio
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Not Grade Specific
Sticky Note Story Time for Green Shamrocks: By Eve Bunting and Joelle Dreidemy
Enrich story time with this resource! Ignite discussion and deeper thinking with this quick prep activity that you can use for years to come! Whether you need a story ready to go for your planning or a simple sub plan. Sticky note stories are an easy way tot lengthen story time while engaging little learners in though provoking conversation! Simply download, print, peel, and stick! What’s Included:· Story questions to accompany Green Shamrocks: By Eve Bunting and Joelle Dreidemy· Overall compreh
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PreK - 1st, Staff
American Sign Language Alphabet &Puzzles
Enjoy this freebie from "A Special Kind of Teaching".
Grades:
K - 6th
Free Would You Rather Slides/ Morning Meeting/Brain Break/Bitmoji
Introducing "Would You Rather: Bitmoji Edition" – a delightful and interactive set of 5 engaging questions accompanied by charming Bitmoji visuals. This free product is a snippet of the full version, which includes 94 different slides. It is designed to spark laughter, conversation, and creativity. This version adds a vibrant and personalized touch to each question. This is designed for any age. I created this for my fourth-grade classroom; but have used it successfully in other grades duri
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Not Grade Specific
Genius Hour Learning Guide: What is Genius Hour?
Looking for a practical and user-friendly guide to introduce your learners to the concept of Genius Hour?Designed to be utilized with my book, Genius Hour: Passion Projects that Ignite Innovation and Student Inquiry, this resource is designed to help learners understand the foundational principles of Genius Hour and how it can be applied to their own learning journey. Through a step-by-step introduction to the 6 Ps of Genius Hour - passion, plan, pitch, project, product, and presentation - stude
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Not Grade Specific
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No-Prep Intro to Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi
Introduce your students to The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi with a simple but highly engaging PowerPoint!No prep required. Simply project the slideshow and discuss the included questions, or come up with your own. A perfect first Pinocchio activity to pique your students' interest in the book and get them excited to read it! There may be no concrete final product to show off, but students' brains will be working and their creativity and critical thinking skills will be growing!Option
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2nd - 5th
Reading Thinking Stem Guide
The reading thinking stem encourages students to think critically about their reading. I have my students write at least one a week. Their improvement in reading AND writing is remarkable throughout the year!
For help on introducing thinking stems, see my blog post here: http://www.fortheloveofteaching.net/2011/10/how-to-introduce-thinking-stems-to-your.html
Also check out the thinking stem rubrics, bookmarks, and math thinking stem guide here on TPT.
Thank you!
Grades:
1st - 6th
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