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Kindergarten critical thinking Common Core RL.3.3 resources
CALDECOTT BOOK ACTIVITIES BUNDLE Literature Extensions Critical Thinking GATE
Story Sleuths I, II, and III Bundle delivers 3 products at 20% savings. You will receive 12 weeks of clues for the Story Sleuth challenge; an enrichment unit using Caldecott Award winning books to cultivate critical thinking. Your students will use text features, illustrations, and context to determine which book is described by the set of clues. By involving your students in this project, you will exercise their deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and problem solving skills. This unit is
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K - 4th
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CALDECOTT BOOK ACTIVITIES Story Sleuths I Literature Extention Critical Thinking
STORY SLEUTHS I is a 4 week, critical thinking project based on Caldecott Award winning books. Your students will use text features, illustrations, and context to determine which Caldecott Award winning book is described by the set of clues. By involving your students in this project, you will exercise their deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and problem solving skills. This unit is CCSS aligned. Students also enjoy great literature, learn about artistic media, and participate in col
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K - 4th
Book Review, Book Report Templates based on Bloom's Taxonomy
How could one find so many book report forms that transform children into the books they read and into a love of literature? Blooming Book Report Forms began as a few book report forms created to teach third grade students. Over the years new forms were created for multiple abilities.These forms were used with Bloom’s Taxonomy as a focus to ensure student success. As a third grade teacher I was tired of finding book report forms that didn’t really engage the students. These forms help students t
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Strategies Bundle
CALDECOTT BOOK ACTIVITIES Set II Literature Extension Critical Thinking GATE
Continue the fun from STORY SLEUTHS I with 4 more weeks of critical thinking fun. STORY SLEUTHS II is a 1 month, critical thinking project based on Caldecott Award winning books. Your students will use text features, illustrations, and context to determine which Caldecott Award winning book is described by the set of clues. By involving your students in this project, you will exercise their deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and problem solving skills. This unit is CCSS aligned. Students
Grades:
K - 4th
Reading Comprehension Fiction and Non-Fiction
This packet contains reading stories, fiction and non-fiction with comprehension questions to answer after reading. The reading stories can be used in grades K-4th.
They can be used as reading stations, as partner work, small groups, whole group, early finisher work, assessments, individual work, or as a needs based lesson for students that are struggling with the skill of comprehension. This is especially useful for the ESOL population as comprehension seems to be a skill that some may struggle
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K - 3rd
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CHILDREN'S BOOK HALL OF FAME MEGA BUNDLE: 30 PPTs, Handouts, Family Feuds & more
***The Children’s Book Hall of Fame Series is a MUST-HAVE for any teacher looking to encourage discussion and critical thinking while reading some of the greatest children’s books of all time. 30 unique, original resources for 10 of the greatest children's books of all timeFor each book, this download includes 34 rich, engaging PowerPoint slides, complete with author background, book background, age range analysis, themes of the book, “did you know” fun-facts, and 10 unique questions (recall
Grades:
K - 5th
Teaching Visualizing Using Picture Books
Want a fun and easy to remember way to have your students conquer the difficult task of comprehending what they read? This is one of my many strategies that help students dive into higher level thinking without the frustration, without the vagueness of correlation to everyday reading, without the "once its over it forgotten" type of lessons.
It's time to teach our young readers how to find the joy and ease of comprehending. It's time for an easy to use tool that requires little to no extra cr
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K - 5th
Using Picture Books to Teach Text Interaction
Teaching children to comprehend can be an overwhelming task. I've put together a system that uses quality picture books to introduce and reinforce comprehension strategies! There are 7 all together! Each anchor text was chosen not only for its style and quality, but for how its characters and plot can be tied with one of the core reading strategies. Hopefully by tying the characters and their experiences to a reading strategy this strategy can develop a deep meaning and understanding of the s
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PreK - 5th
CALDECOTT BOOK ACTIVITIES Set III Literature Extension Critical Thinking GATE
STORY SLEUTHS III provides 4 more weeks of critical thinking fun in a project based on Caldecott Award winning books. Your students will use text features, illustrations, and context to determine which Caldecott Award winning book is described by the set of clues. By involving your students in this project, you will exercise their deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and problem solving skills. This unit is CCSS aligned. Students also enjoy great literature, learn about artistic media, and
Grades:
K - 4th
GO DOG, GO - Children's Book Hall of Fame - slides, handouts, & more
***The Children’s Book Hall of Fame Series is a MUST-HAVE for any teacher looking to encourage discussion and critical thinking while reading some of the greatest children’s books of all time. Each download includes 34 rich, engaging PowerPoint slides, complete with author background, book background, age range analysis, themes of the book, “did you know” fun-facts, and 10 unique questions (recall, comprehension, inference, metaphor, “what-if”, and sequel questions). The slides also include an
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K - 5th
Diversity and Inclusion | Smoky Night Book Talk for Distance Learning
Create tolerant, accepting and empathetic children through book discussions that directly correlate to today's current events. Use the text to dig deeper with the following included items:11 discussion questions to dig deeper into the meaning of the text and find connections1 writing prompt to allow children to share their thoughts through words4 extension activities to do as a family or small group to show application of compassion and love!******************************************************
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K - 7th
Literacy and Engineering: The Snowy Day
Challenge your students to think and problem solve as they work on this winter themed STEM challenge. Your students will work on visualizing, illustrating, and problem-solving. This activity includes a suggested read aloud, lesson plan, graphic organizer, and a STEM challenge. The STEM challenge includes a design page where students must describe the problem, plan their design by sketching and labeling, evaluate their end product, and make suggestions for improvement. This activity is a great
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K - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Literacy and Engineering: Snowflake Bentley
Challenge your students to think and problem solve as they work on this winter themed STEM challenge. Your students will work on character traits, making observations in nature, and problem-solving. This activity includes a suggested read aloud, lesson plan, graphic organizer, and a STEM challenge. The STEM challenge includes a design page where students must describe the problem, plan their design by sketching and labeling, evaluate their end product, and make suggestions for improvement. Thi
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K - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
GOODNIGHT MOON - Children's Book Hall of Fame - slides, handouts, & more
***The Children’s Book Hall of Fame Series is a MUST-HAVE for any teacher looking to encourage discussion and critical thinking while reading some of the greatest children’s books of all time. Each download includes 34 rich, engaging PowerPoint slides, complete with author background, book background, age range analysis, themes of the book, “did you know” fun-facts, and 10 unique questions (recall, comprehension, inference, metaphor, “what-if”, and sequel questions). The slides also include an
Grades:
K - 5th
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Children's Book Hall of Fame: slides, handouts & more
***The Children’s Book Hall of Fame Series is a MUST-HAVE for any teacher looking to encourage discussion and critical thinking while reading some of the greatest children’s books of all time. Each download includes 34 rich, engaging PowerPoint slides, complete with author background, book background, age range analysis, themes of the book, “did you know” fun-facts, and 10 unique questions (recall, comprehension, inference, metaphor, “what-if”, and sequel questions). The slides also include an
Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE 3-PACK (slides w handouts, games, printables)
THE GRUFFALO - Children's Book Hall of Fame - slides, handouts, & more
***The Children’s Book Hall of Fame Series is a MUST-HAVE for any teacher looking to encourage discussion and critical thinking while reading some of the greatest children’s books of all time. Each download includes 34 rich, engaging PowerPoint slides, complete with author background, book background, age range analysis, themes of the book, “did you know” fun-facts, and 10 unique questions (recall, comprehension, inference, metaphor, “what-if”, and sequel questions). The slides also include an
Grades:
K - 5th
CAPS FOR SALE - Children's Book Hall of Fame - slides, handouts, & more
***The Children’s Book Hall of Fame Series is a MUST-HAVE for any teacher looking to encourage discussion and critical thinking while reading some of the greatest children’s books of all time. Each download includes 34 rich, engaging PowerPoint slides, complete with author background, book background, age range analysis, themes of the book, “did you know” fun-facts, and 10 unique questions (recall, comprehension, inference, metaphor, “what-if”, and sequel questions). The slides also include an
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K - 5th
THE MITTEN - Children's Book Hall of Fame - slides, handouts, & more
***The Children’s Book Hall of Fame Series is a MUST-HAVE for any teacher looking to encourage discussion and critical thinking while reading some of the greatest children’s books of all time. Each download includes 34 rich, engaging PowerPoint slides, complete with author background, book background, age range analysis, themes of the book, “did you know” fun-facts, and 10 unique questions (recall, comprehension, inference, metaphor, “what-if”, and sequel questions). The slides also include an
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K - 5th
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE - Children's Book Hall of Fame - slides & handouts
***The Children’s Book Hall of Fame Series is a MUST-HAVE for any teacher looking to encourage discussion and critical thinking while reading some of the greatest children’s books of all time. Each download includes 34 rich, engaging PowerPoint slides, complete with author background, book background, age range analysis, themes of the book, “did you know” fun-facts, and 10 unique questions (recall, comprehension, inference, metaphor, “what-if”, and sequel questions). The slides also include an
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K - 5th
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON - Children's Book Hall of Fame - slides & handouts
***The Children’s Book Hall of Fame Series is a MUST-HAVE for any teacher looking to encourage discussion and critical thinking while reading some of the greatest children’s books of all time. Each download includes 34 rich, engaging PowerPoint slides, complete with author background, book background, age range analysis, themes of the book, “did you know” fun-facts, and 10 unique questions (recall, comprehension, inference, metaphor, “what-if”, and sequel questions). The slides also include an
Grades:
K - 5th
THE GIVING TREE - Children's Book Hall of Fame - slides, handouts, & more
***The Children’s Book Hall of Fame Series is a MUST-HAVE for any teacher looking to encourage discussion and critical thinking while reading some of the greatest children’s books of all time. Each download includes 34 rich, engaging PowerPoint slides, complete with author background, book background, age range analysis, themes of the book, “did you know” fun-facts, and 10 unique questions (recall, comprehension, inference, metaphor, “what-if”, and sequel questions). The slides also include an
Grades:
K - 5th
No, David: Worksheet, Assessment, or Homework with Detailed Answer Key
Filled with 20 questions that center on who, what, where, when, why, and how and which promote the understanding of the story's plot, theme, and picture inferences, this printable is a perfect review of "No, David!" A detailed answer key is included.
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K - 4th
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Where the Wild Things Are - Task Cards for High Potential/Gifted Students
‘Where the Wild Things Are’ is a classic fantasy picture book by American author and illustrator Maurice Sendak. This resource was created using the Williams model of curriculum differentiation for your students who are gifted/have high potential. There are numerous ways that you can use these task cards! Here are a few ideas: You may choose to print off an individual task card and give it to your high potential students as an alternative activity to whatever the rest of the class are doing. You
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K - 4th
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Li'l Stories Starter Kit for Educators
Li’l Stories is a language arts framework for the elementary classroom that uses visual, oral, and written storytelling to immerse learners in a creative writing process that can be adapted to multiple content areas. Students love it, are engaged and learn to collaborate and express themselves. Li’l Stories successfully teaches language skills, inspires creative thinking, and engages multiple intelligences.
Our Starter Kit for Educators includes everything you need to get started: Teacher’s Gui
Grades:
K - 4th
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