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Free 5th grade critical thinking balanced literacy resources
Character Traits List by Categories
*List of character traits, organized by general categories. Students can determine which general category is most applicable to the character, and then select a trait that best suits him/her. *Blank chart with the categories so students can brainstorm their own word lists. *Graphic organizer in which students select a character trait and then write two pieces of text evidence that supports that trait.If you like this resource, check out my Character Feelings Lists & Graphic Organizers!****
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3rd - 5th
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Determining the Main Idea, Task Cards and Assessment Option
These 8 reading passages are designed for 3rd grade or 4th grade students to read and determine the main idea.
The practice is leveled so that one set of the reading passages has multiple choice answers, and the other set of task cards are free response (students must decide on the main idea independently).
This reading activity can be used during whole group instruction, guided practice, independent practice, homework, literacy centers, or for assessment.
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3rd - 5th
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Christmas Would You Rather Questions to Print FREEBIE! Fun Holiday Activity!
Here are 20 Fun Would You Rather Questions to use with your students. These are great discussion starters for when you have a few extra minutes. They can also be used for classroom polls or journal prompts.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:1 Page with 20 Would You Rather QuestionsGreat for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade! NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable. Here’s what teachers are saying: ✏️ "My students loved this resource. I’m sure they weren’t even thinking
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1st - 8th
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Thanksgiving Would You Rather Questions with Poll FREEBIE
Here is a set of 20 Would you Rather Questions about Thanksgiving. Great for discussion starters, class polls and journal prompts.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:List of all 20 Would You Rather ChoicesDIGITAL:Classroom PollGreat for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade! NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable. Here’s what teachers are saying: ✏️ "My students love this activity and shared with some others at home! with all the stressful things going on at this point in t
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1st - 8th
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Earth Day Activity
Earth Day Activity This Earth Day Printable will be fun for your students to use during your Earth Day activities. Students can practice their writing skills using this free Earth Day item. Just print, copy, and share. Thank you for visiting my store!Click on the links below to view additional items in my store:Spring Into Multiplication Easter Activity - Plural Nouns Math Task Cards - Spring Theme Easter - Sorting Nouns and Verbs ***************************************************************
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2nd - 5th
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FREE Halloween Would You Rather Questions Print, Easel, and Google Slides
Here is a set of 20 FREE Would you Rather Questions about Halloween. Great for discussion starters, class polls and journal prompts. What's Included:Print copy Easel Assessment (great for a class poll!)Easel Activity - digital activity that requires students write about why it's there favoriteGoogle Slides digital activity - more challenging for advanced technology users! The students move move around a flashlight to try and read the questions.Great for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th,6th, 7th, or 8th g
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1st - 8th
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FREE Graphic Organizers for Writing
Graphic Organizers for Free! These 10 Graphic Organizers are helpful for writing paragraphs and essays for any type of writing. They are based on brainstorming 3 topics, ideas or details or as I call it- the power of 3! Please be kind enough to leave feedback when downloading a free product! Thank you for visiting my store!PamRockin ResourcesARE YOU INTERESTED IN 90+ GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS DESIGNED FOR DIFFERENTIATION? CLICK HERE!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Check out our best selling STEP-BY-STEP writing programs k
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2nd - 8th
7 Syllable Types Classroom Posters Set
The 7 types of syllables occur in all words of our English language. When students learn the 7 syllable types they are better able to break longer words into chunks. This helps our students decode unknown words as well assists with spelling. The Make, Take & Teach 7 Syllable Types Posters can be placed in your classroom for students to reference.
Enjoy!
If you enjoy the posters, you may want to check out these coordinating Make, Take & Teach activities:
Closed Syllables
Response to
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1st - 5th
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Executive Functioning Escape Room Activity
This free escape room activity is a puzzle challenge related to executive functioning skills. Students can work together or independently to solve a puzzle and discover the secret phrase to unlock the door and win the challenge in a specified amount of time. This escape room activity is ideal for small groups, advisory periods, morning work, resource rooms, or just for fun!Note that this is a free sample puzzle that includes only one challenge. If you are interested in more similar challenges pu
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4th - 8th
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Thanksgiving Color by Sight Word | Thanksgiving Activities | Sight Words
Do you have a student who struggles with reading comprehension simply because they have not mastered their sight words? Teaching, practicing, and mastering sight words for all grade levels are the key components to increasing reading fluency and comprehension skills, and this bundle will provide you color by code worksheets for grades K-5 in one simple download for your November morning work, literacy centers, fast finisher activities, etc!I invite you to click the links below to check out what
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K - 5th, Staff
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The Daily 5 Classroom Pack
This resource is HUGE!! It is the largest freebie that I offer. I hope you enjoy this resource and find its contents useful. Please Come visit my blog at theteachingreef.blogspot.com.
Also, check out these links to my units, my Daily Centers Classroom Pack {7 Classroom Centers} and "Editable" Daily Expectations Pack that matches this theme. Both of these resources work great with this Daily 5 freebie. If you are needing to having additional labels and posters for your room and what them to m
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K - 5th
Monkeys Informative Writing Prompt and Reading Passage with Text Evidence FREE
Looking for a no-prep informative writing prompt and reading comprehension passage about monkeys to use during your reading and writing instruction? This resource can be used for whole group instruction, small groups, assessment, early finishers, substitute teacher days, and ELA rotations or centers. Printable and digital versions are both included, plus it's ready to use in Easel!➡️ BUY THIS INFORMATIVE WRITING BUNDLE AND SAVE $$$!What's Included in the Printable Version:Teaching TipsWriting Fo
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3rd - 5th
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FREE Greek and Latin Roots Sketch Notes
WHY GREEK AND LATIN ROOTS?Almost 70% of the English language is derived from Latin and Greek languages. When we teach students these “building blocks,” they can recognize and decode unfamiliar words that are related to a known root. It is also increasingly important to explicitly teach students the meanings of Greek and Latin roots as they encounter the very technical vocabulary found in science and other content areas.WHY SKETCH NOTESSketch notes present your students with a meaningful and enga
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4th - 8th
Punctuation Song Posters
Teaching children how to use punctuation in their writing, and how to use punctuation to read with fluency in reading, is an expectation of the Common Core. This free download is just what you need to help teach your kiddos this important skill in a fun way! Included here are seven punctuation song posters to help your students identify different punctuation marks and remember their meaning. Each punctuation mark poster is formatted in a variety of colors to fit your classroom decor, includi
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K - 5th
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Dyslexia Worksheets Reversals b, d, p & q FREE SAMPLE
Printable Dyslexia Reversals Worksheets are great for solving problems with reversal letters (b, d, p & q) and will help children improve their reading, letter recognition and visual discrimination skills. The no-prep worksheets can be used as homework, independent work, revision, time filler, early finisher activity, or assessment. The fonts used in this low-prep freebie are Comic Sans and Open Dyslexic. The activities in this pack were created out of my experience teaching dyslexic studen
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: Dyslexia Worksheets Reversals b, d, p & q BUNDLE
Maze Run Escape Room Logic Puzzle Game Challenge Activities Freebie Pack No Prep
Maze Run Escape Room Puzzles provide a fun brain boosting challenge for students. Great for School Party Activities, Puzzle Competitions, Extra Credit, Individual or Team Building Activities! These escape room games are designed to help exercise problem-solving, critical thinking, and focusing skills. It is a great way to keep the students busy and help build/improve essential skills. There are 4 Fun Unique Levels of the Maze Run to choose from. Each level is different and as the levels increase
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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St. Patrick's Day Would You Rather Questions
Here are 20 Fun St. Patrick's Day themed Would You Rather Questions to use with your students. You can use them digitally with the Google Slides Version or you can print them to pass out to the students. These are great discussion starters for when you have a few extra minutes. Teacher Tip: Share the digital version as a collaborative file with editing rights and your students can drag a gold coin to mark their choice.Use for discussion, classroom polls or journal prompts.You can get 200 Would
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1st - 8th
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Parent Survey Getting to Know Your Child
Have you ever wanted a way you could use to "get to know" your students better? This is a great way to find out the buzz on your students. It is easy to read and easy for parents to fill out. Use this sheet at meet the teacher night/orientation or give to parents to bring back the first week of school. For more freebies please check out my blog
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PreK - 5th
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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
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2nd - 7th
FREE! Common Core Mathematical Practices Classroom Posters
8 Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practices Classroom PostersRemind students of these valuable Math Practices with these colorful and simple legal-size posters. Each practice has a specially designed icon to help students not only remember the 8 Math Practices, but use them as well.You can print all 8 posters in color at your local office/print center on 8.5 x 14 white card stock for around $5-$6.You might also like:Tangram Fraction Task CardsIt Takes Two to TangramPattern Block Fraction
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K - 12th
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FREE Animals Mindfulness Mandala Coloring Pages, Kids Relaxing Printable Sheets
Introducing the "FREE Animals Mindfulness Mandala Coloring Pages" - a set of printable sheets designed to promote emotional well-being and improve concentration in children.These pages are perfect for teachers looking to introduce mindfulness practices into their classrooms, as they have been instrumental in helping students take a break from their daily routine and find some inner calm.The detailed designs incorporate various animals themed drawings that create hours of coloring fun for kids, w
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1st - 6th
Thanksgiving Gratitude Worksheet FREEBIE - Print or Use with Digital Easel
Go beyond, "What are you thankful for?" with these fun worksheets. The first one asks children to think of things they are thankful for that meet specific criteria. The second has an ABC format.Not only do these questions facilitate flexible and fluent thinking, but they also get kids to think more deeply about all the things they have to be grateful for. This activity is a good one for Thanksgiving, but could be used at anytime of the year.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:2 Gratitude WorksheetsDIGITAL:
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3rd - 8th
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Logic Puzzle FREEBIE
If you are wondering what a logic puzzle is, it is a puzzle where you use clues, a grid, and some deductive reasoning to figure out who matches with what, or what items go together. It is a great way to exercise your students' brains!Here is my blog post about the benefits of logic puzzles!Bringing Logic Back by Carrie Whitlock These would also be great early finisher work, early work, or even for a classroom center.If you want an even harder challenge, try my free "triple matrix" logic puzzle
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2nd - 5th
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Prefixes and Suffixes Activity for Third Grade Reading
Cut these pages into pieces and place in a task card box. Designate this as a center to help students practice understanding words with prefixes and suffixes. Students will simply words together (base word + suffix or prefix + base word) and try to understand the meanings of their new words and use them in a sentence! No prep worksheets available as well. *This resource aligns with the IRLA's White Level Power Goals*This resource was not created by, but aligns with, American Reading Company's IR
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2nd - 5th
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