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Critical thinking balanced literacy resources for Easel
Making Inferences Task Cards - Digital and Print Passages Inferencing Activities
Making Inferences is an important reading skill, and these inferencing task cards and digital activities can help!Each card/slide features a short passage with a text-dependent question plus a follow-up question asking students to explain their reasoning. Students will need to use clues within the text to infer their answers. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDirections & SuggestionsDIGITAL:Google Slides (Regular & Self-
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4th - 6th
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36 Main Idea & Details ELA Reading Skills Practice Worksheets
Give your students the skills they need to find/tackle any main idea or supporting detail question with these 36 ELA reading drills! Each worksheet includes tips that reinforce effective reading strategies, and can be used to drive home the fundamentals or prep for test day! Bundle this item & save: Core ELA Value Bundle | READING! Grade 3 | READING! Grade 4 & 5THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES: 36 ELA comprehension drills (24 informational texts / 12 fiction passages) 135+ simulat
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3rd - 5th
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DOLLAR DEAL Alphabet Hunt! Alphabet Recognition Activity for All 26 Letters
This Alphabet Find and Highlight Activity makes the perfect alphabet literacy center! This 26 page alphabet activity packet gives students the opportunity to recognize their upper and lowercase alphabet letters. Students find and highlight the upper and lowercase version of each letter of the alphabet. This would make a great literacy station or morning work activity.⭐What's Included⭐26 Alphabet Printables-One for Each Letter of the AlphabetTPT Easel Version of These Printables (Your students ca
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PreK - 1st
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Alphabet Poems and Activities for Shared Reading - Alphabet Recognition Practice
This set of ABC alphabet poems with additional activities are perfect for alphabet recognition, beginning letter sounds, letter formation, letter id, and more! Use this set of alphabet poems (and additional alphabet activities) during your shared reading time in your Kindergarten or First Grade classroom. This set of 26 alphabet poems will provide you with one poem for each letter of the alphabet. These predictable poems are filled with words that begin with each letter so that your kindergarten
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K - 1st
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Would You Rather Sampler - Fun Questions for Discussion, Writing Prompts, & More
Dive into writing prompts, classroom discussion, and more with our exclusive sampler from Would You Rather Questions!!These 18 digital or print Would You Rather questions are great for discussion, class polls, writing prompts, language building, facilitating higher-level thinking, brain breaks, building community, and more! This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive Would You Rather resource that promises to make learning engaging and effective.Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler f
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2nd - 9th
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Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air!Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is t
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K - 5th
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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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Also included in: Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Fact and Opinion Activities Sort 2nd 3rd Grade Fun Reading Centers Comprehension
Are you looking for a fun, highly engaging, and EFFECTIVE way to teach fact and opinion? This set of activities will teach your students how to distinguish between fact and opinion by becoming observant text detectives. You can even use it as the basis for a room transformation!This resource includes:Fact Detectives Reading CentersFact vs Opinion SortAssessmentDigital ActivitiesSOLVE THE CRIME FACT DETECTIVESThis activity is super engaging for students! They will read each storyline along with t
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Fact and Opinion Activities BUNDLE Text Detective Reading Comprehension
Making Inferences Task Cards for Inferencing Practice Print & Digital with Audio
Inferencing is such a difficult reading strategy for many students, but these 24 short passage Making Inferences Task Cards can help!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysClassroom PosterDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Card to extend the lessonAudio Support Multiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A LOT MORE! Th
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1st - 2nd
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3-D Shapes Activity with Monsters (Geometry Math Craft for Elementary)
This fun elementary craftivity will get kids excited about 3-D geometric shapes while incorporating art into the classroom. This product includes 7 different shape (monster) templates (both in color and as line art for the student to color) and 3 accompanying worksheets. Please open my preview file to view everything that is included. This activity can also foster teamwork when students work together in groups of two to assemble their 3-D shape monsters.Save Money, buy the bundle! Monster Themed
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: 2-D & 3-D Shapes Monster Bundle
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literature Circles Book Clubs
Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource!You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). Ju
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Summer Fun Six Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers for Middle School Students
Summer Fun for Middle School!This packet of six activities includes four logic puzzles, one cryptogram, and one grid drawing sheet. This product has been updated with the EASEL feature, perfect to use with distance or virtual learning! It can be assigned to students in a Google Classroom. You can either use the digital overlay already created, or create your own! For more information, read here! The first logic puzzle is Coaster Craziness, in which users solve for which roller coaster is h
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Bundle for Middle School!
Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Digital Escape Room
Practicing addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators takes on a new level of excitement in this online breakout game. Escape the arcade is a great alternative to adding & subtracting fractions worksheets and activities. Instead of winning prizes at the arcade, your students need to earn tickets to get a key to escape the arcade! This activity can be completed either in class or online for distance learning. There are no clues to hide, and the entire process is automated
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4th - 6th
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The Dot by Peter Reynolds Tower Builder READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity Dot Day STEM
Create Bravely! Integrate STEM while students learn and develop a Growth Mindset through this Dot Day STEM Challenge! The Dot STEM activity works as a great companion to The Dot by Peter Reynolds. This is an excellent International Dot Day Activity.Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't. Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM teachers, elementary librarians, parents who love hands-on
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1st - 4th
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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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Also included in: Growth Mindset READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges Dot Day
Scavenger Hunts around the school and in nature printable - Classroom & Outdoor
This is a collection of 18 fun and educational scavenger hunts. Scavenger hunts are a motivating way for kids to explore a subject or medium. They can be done individually or in small groups. These scavenger hunts are perfect for:Fast finishersBuilt in classroom movement Brain breaksAlternative to screen timeFun family homeworkClass rewardFun Friday activityEnd of the Year funSub folder fillerEnjoying a sunny dayThis product includes the following scavenger hunts (please see the free preview f
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3rd - 6th
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Math Review Activities - Worksheets for Practicing Skills & Enrichment
These 28 ready-to-use math review activities reinforce basic skills such as addition, multiplication, measurement, mental math, elapsed time etc. in fun and interesting ways.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:28 Math Enrichment PrintablesAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Easel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintDifferent Skills IncludedGreat for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A LOT MORE! This resource is part of a money-saving bundle! (just link)This bundle includes these resources:NOT
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Place Value Task Cards Number Sense Logic Puzzles Enrichment Critical Thinking
Use these 24 Name that Number cards (print or digital) for added math enrichment! These rigorous task cards require students to use a variety of math skills including place value, rounding, addition, subtraction, multiplication, greater than/less than, and more, in order to solve the puzzles. They would make a great warm-up activity or would also be good for centers or partner work.Each card is numbered so students can easily track which cards they have completed. Students can record their answe
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4th - 6th
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Fairy Tales 2nd Grade Fairytales, Folktales, & Fables Unit Lessons & Activities
A fairy tale (fairytale), folk tale, and fable close reading unit can make writing lesson plans a breeze and ensure a deeper exploration into understanding stories while students provide text evidence from specified Mentor Texts (a list is included!). This interactive reading unit uses three different genres to teach deeper thinking about the main characters, the moral of the story, text structure, point of view, and comparing and contrasting stories. Graphic organizers are included and can be u
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2nd - 3rd
Buddy Reading | Reading Buddies Activities
This collection of Reading Buddy Activities was created for multi-grade students to enjoy together throughout the year. Not sure where to start? This resource contains tips, organizers and activities to help you get your program rolling efficiently! Included in this Resource: Prep and Organization for Teachers & Big Buddies to Get StartedLetter of invitation to become Reading Buddies from one teacher to anotherForm for class availability / time preference for Buddy meetingsBlank Reading Bud
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K - 6th, Staff
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Grade 3 Media Literacy Ontario
In this workbook, students learn about Media Literacy aligned with the NEW 2023 Grade 3 Ontario Language Curriculum.Students will learn about media purpose, topic selection, identifying target audiences, diverse forms of media, conventions, and powerful media techniques. Through thoughtfully curated worksheets, they will expand their vocabulary, learn media skills in scaffolded activities, and complete small projects that encourage creativity and critical thinking.Each page is linked to a specif
Grades:
3rd
Also included in: Grade 3 Ontario 2023 Language Bundle (FULL YEAR)
Analogy Task Cards | 3 sets of analogies! | 72 Print & Digital Multiple Choice |
These 72 Analogy Task Cards are divided into 3 color-coded sets of 24 cards each. Students can solve the analogies orally in groups or use the included answer sheet to record their answers. There are also answer keys for each card set so that your students can check their work. Analogy Task Cards are also available in a short answer format. Please see below for link.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Short Answer Analogies Task Cards are available here.Other great products:•
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2nd - 4th
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Literary Devices Worksheets and Types of Sentences | NO PREP (Grade 4-6)
This resource includes 45 worksheet activities that build an understanding of literary devices and types of sentences. The included literary devices are alliteration, onomatopoeia, similes, hyperbole, imagery, metaphors, symbolism, and personification. Also included are worksheets related to declarative, imperative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences. This resource includes:45 Literary Devices Worksheets8 Literary DevicesFULL ANSWER KEY Use these worksheets during your literacy and languag
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Grade 4 Ontario 2023 Language Bundle (FULL YEAR)
Wonder Novel Study Interactive Notebook R.J. Palacio Unit Wonder Activities Book
Wonder by R.J. Palacio Novel Study in an Interactive Notebook format! 5th Grade Novel Studies SeriesThis product contains interactive cut and paste learning material for students to create an organized Wonder Interactive Notebook! Chapter Quizzes, Final Exam, and a Fun Board Game are also included! Novel Studies also include: Character Cards, WritingWarmups for Each Chapter, Vocabulary Cutouts,Themes - (Courage, Kindness, Coming of Age), Chapter Quizzes, Final Exam, Fun Board Game (to help study
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: 5th Grade Novel Studies Bundle - Wonder Holes Number the Stars
Reading Genre Posters Classroom Library Decor ELA Back to School Bulletin Board
Look no further for the perfect addition to your classroom library bulletin board! You will love these beautiful Reading Genre Posters. Several options included for printing and sizing plus bonus Reading Genre Hunt Teach- Go Pennants®. GRAB THE COMPLETE ELA DECOR BUNDLE HERE!INCLUDED:Print & digital options included to meet your needs3 Sets of the Posters: set 1 is black background, set 2 is white background, and set 3 is black & white images. Student versions 4 to a page for readers not
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Four Quadrants of the Coordinate Plane Digital Escape Room 6th Grade Math
Can your students solve problems in all four quadrants of the coordinate plane in order to recover stolen diamonds? Students will race through a train station following clues, plotting points, solving word problems, as they go undercover to recover the goods stolen in a diamond heist. This online breakout is based on 6th grade math standards. They'll need to be quick reflecting points across the x-axis, finding the distance a point lies from the y-axis, finding the distance between points, and p
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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