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Critical thinking literature grant proposals
A Literature Unit for Patricia Polacco's Junkyard Wonders
This unit was made to go Patricia Polacco's book The Junkyard Wonders. Included are 18 pages of activities to challenges your students to think more deeply about the story. The unit was created with the 4th and 5th grade Common Core Standards in mind. Topics explored are theme, setting, character traits, visualizing, and many more. Writing assignments and a project idea are also included. The themes in this book would also be perfect to explore with a gifted class. Email me at ideabackpack@
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3rd - 6th
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Project-Based Learning: Real-World Student-Produced Ideas That Make a Difference
Project-based learning activity is entitled "Make a Difference" because it challenges students to select an issue in their school, community, nation, or world that concerns them. They research this issue and write a report explaining statistics and logical information to support the need for their project to be implemented, how their project will be carried out in detail, the desired outcomes, and how they will measure the project’s success. Then, they fill out a grant proposal, create two art
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Grades:
8th - 12th
2nd Grade HMH Into Reading Module 1 Week 2 The Great Puppy Invasion
This product is designed to align with the standards included in the 2nd grade HMH Into Reading Module 1 Week 2. The activities are created to be used flexibly in whole group, small group literature circles, as well as group work.The Great Puppy InvasionThe William Hoy StoryBeing a Good CitizenProducts included:Listening Comprehension Worksheet - The William Hoy Story - Paired VideoWritingComprehension Questions - Being a Good CitizenTrifold - The Great Puppy InvasionFoldablesCraftivities - The
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: 2ND GRADE HMH INTO READING MODULE 1 WEEKS 1 - 3 BUNDLE
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Plot Chart Arc Analysis (Lee) Freytag's Pyramid Diagram
To Kill a Mockingbird Plot Chart guides learners in analysis of the 6 parts of the plot (Freytag's Pyramid):★ Exposition (setting, characters, and background info)★ Conflict★ Rising Action (3 events or details)★ Climax★ Falling Action (2 events or details)★ ResolutionTEXT: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Harper Lee LEVEL: 8th - 10thCOMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2→ Based off the 2002 Hachette Book Edition [ISBN: 9780446310789].→ Suggested Answer Key Included!Enjoy! Now go climb inside of their skin
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8th - 10th
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The Misfits By: Lisa Lee Novel Bundle (Digital and Print Options Available)
Take advantage of this complete bundle to increase your students' comprehension of the novel The Misfits by: Lisa Lee. Included is a complete novel study, assessment, online game, Vocabulary packet, and a book brochure activity to wrap up the unit.This novel study is for the Katherine Marsh novel, The Misfits. Within this packet you will receive 40 pages of student activities plus answer keys. It includes a variety of comprehensive and critical thinking skills. This product is perfect for indivi
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Makerspace Starter Kit
Activities NOT Included -- This product is designed to set up and organize for your makerspace.
Includes:
- Editable Parent Letter
- Editable Materials List
- Editable Toolbox Labels
- Editable Makerspace Student Contract
- 11 Makerspace Printable Posters (4 different designs in varying colors)
- Winning Grant Examples
***IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EDITABLE PRODUCTS***
In order to edit, you will need to have certain fonts downloaded. Fonts have been noted in the notes section of PowerPoint documen
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Grant Proposal
Grant Proposal: Grant Proposal on Solar Energy and Laws of Motion -
Would you love to write a grant proposal but just can’t seem to get started? This winning proposal may be just what you need to jumpstart your students’ ability to work together in problem solving challenges. This grant, originally written for gifted and talented students in grades 3-6, is easily adaptable for multiple grades and abilities as a STEM project. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
The components of th
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Hooray For Diffendoofer Day- Dr. Seuss Reader's Theatre- Post Testing Activity
This is the absolute PERFECT activity for your students, before, during, or after their state testing!!! It's also a great way to finish the school year!Grab this No-Prep Dr. Seuss -Hooray for Diffendoofer Day Reader's Theatre and Activities!Hooray for Diffendoofer Day is a fantastic story about a school that has to take a big test at the end of the year and after much stressing- they pass with flying colors! Of course, it is told in a perfect Dr. Seuss style and voice!Reader's Theater is the pe
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Mega Bundle: Dr. Seuss Reader's Theatre and Activities- 8 included!
Elie Wiesel's Night: Anticipation Guide and Pre Reading Questions
This download contains a pre-reading and post-reading assignment for Elie Wiesel's Night.
The first page of the assignment contains a graph with ten statements. The statements all deal directly with concepts or ideas that the students will encounter when reading the text. The students must agree or disagree with the statements. They students will then determine whether the novel agrees or disagrees with the statements throughout their reading assignments.
The second page of this download contain
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8th - 12th
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A SEL Picnic to Explore Positive and Negative Thinking!
Looking for an engaging way to teach Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) about positive and negative thinking?This Picnic Basket Sort is the perfect activity for students to explore their inner voice and recognize thought patterns.Here's the delicious recipe for learning:Gather the ingredients: Create cards with positive and negative statements related to school, friendships, or everyday situations.Set the picnic scene: Grab the "Positive Thinking" and "Negative Thinking. baskets"Let the sorting beg
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Not Grade Specific
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Grant Proposal: Orca Sounding Hi/Lo Library {85 novels worth over $900}
As a secondary remedial reading teacher, I have struggled to find books that meet students at their reading level while keeping them engaged in the story.
I found this library of 85 hi/lo novels and immediately decided to write a grant to obtain these books: http://us.orcabook.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=8294&CategoryTile=School Resources-School Collections
Here are a few details about the set:
Orca Sounding Collection with Resource Guide
Teen Fiction for Reluctant Readers
Includes 85 differ
Grades:
K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Animal Research Printable, Montessori Independent Research
"Designed with Montessori principles in mind, this worksheet invites young learners to engage with questions that spark curiosity and critical thinking. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to encourage exploration and self-discovery, fostering independence and a love for learning. Through a mix of open-ended inquiries and visual prompts, students are empowered to express their thoughts, ideas, and observations in their own unique way, nurturing both cognitive and creative development. With its
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Video Analysis Activity on Federalism Case Study : Hurricane Katrina
Students will analyze the video on Hurricane Katrina and Lessons in Federalism using the link to YouTube. Video is directly linked to title labeled on first page of online activity.Students analyze federalism with a case study of Hurricane Katrina Investigative Internet Research Questions. Students will find resources and information from online examples in their open-ended responses that explain and analyze federalism comparing the challenges and remedies it offers the American government's
Grades:
12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Giver Lois Lowry Comprehension Questions and Analysis Bundle with Quiz
SAVE 20%! Stimulate critical thinking and text-based analysis with this bundle of comprehension analysis questions for chapters 1-7 of Lois Lowry’s dystopian novel, The Giver. All of the comprehension questions for The Giver require students to thinking deeply about the text and make connections from chapter to chapter as the story progresses. The Giver is a timeless classic that engages students and gets them thinking about society, and the world, around them on a whole new level! Students
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7th - 9th
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The Giver Lois Lowry Chapter 10 Comprehension Analysis Questions for Novel Unit
The Giver, is a timeless classic that engages students and gets them thinking about the society, and the world, around them on a deeper level. Help students go even deeper with these comprehension analysis questions for chapter 10. These questions require students to think critically, cite the text and use complete sentences! Please see the preview for a peek at the high-order questions. A DETAILED ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED! This analysis covers the following CCSS: Key Ideas and Details:CCSS.ELA-L
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Grades:
7th - 9th
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George Washington's Hair- EOG questions, historical fiction, informational text
**NO PREP NEEDED*** This resource is a FUN way to teach the standards. It uses historical fiction (this text is an original piece) and informational text to teach students about George Washington's hair. There are activities, graphic organizers, and EOG-styled questions for each text. This lesson is designed to be adapted for grades 3-5. FOCUS STANDARDS: RL 1 and Ri 1SECONDARY STANDARDS: RL 2, RL 3 and Ri 3, Ri 2
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3rd - 5th
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The "Now and Then" Program, Past: Prologue to the Future- Grant to Replicate
Grants and Replication Materials sold as complete set or units.
The Program:
Through the examination of artifacts, students learn the impact of various inventions on society. This program supported by weekly and monthly lessons, field trips, fictional and nonfictional literature, guest speakers, parent participation, student- designed projects and artifacts displayed. The students learn about changing societal mores as reflected in schools, fashions, books machines, toys advertising, propaganda
Grades:
4th - 6th
Middle School ELA Flexible Seating Classroom Design Contest
This document outlines the criteria for a contest to re-design the classroom using flexible seating. It can be done individually or in a group. The student(s) with the best design (won by student votes) gets to actually re-design the classroom.
It is helpful to have a document with a classroom furniture inventory (either what is already in the classroom or what is intended to still be purchased for the classroom) for the students to use.
The kids absolutely LOVE this project! And...if the t
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Reading Comprehension and Reading Skills
Basic reading comprehension and reading skills activitiesThis resource is geared for first grade / early second grade. Please look at the preview images to determine if this set will fit the needs of your students.This set includes:- 20 pages of worksheet- JPG and PDF format.- Answers KeyInside you will find 20 Basic reading comprehension andreading skills activities necessary for developing the skills- Skill: Reading words- Skill: Antonyms- Skill: Synonyms- Skill: Rhyming words- Skill: Vocabula
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
Ishmael
This lesson plan includes a teaching guide with instructional materials such as reading assignments, discussion questions, quizzes, crossword puzzles, and classroom activities. Lesson plan is in PDF format.
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Grades:
11th - 12th
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Black Beauty
Blooms taxonomy literature unit for the classic story of Black Beauty. Contains graphic organisers, reading and writing tasks and art ideas.
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3rd - 6th
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Sight Word Unscramble 1st grade
This resource uses 1st grade Dolch sight words. It provides a fun, engaging, and challenging way to practice spelling sight words. I’ve provided 3 modes of play which will allow you to get many uses and will also aid in differentiation. Students will love racing against the clock to unscramble the words, but the timer does not have to be used. This resource begins with 3-letter words and the words progressively get longer. There will be a 30 second timer for 3-letter and 4-letter words. Onc
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
Big Books Grant
This grant was written and Awarded for the purchase of numerous Wright Group Big Books and a Big Books cart/easel.
Included is detailed budget and reference page
Grades:
PreK - 1st
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Spin A Story
Have students write a story by having the wheels distinguish their destiny! Have students spin the character, setting and problem wheels. Then have them write a story based on those details.This can also be used for telling stories, maybe you want to use this with your class to tell stories to, or have them tell stories by using this - it could get very funny! Laminate for long term use!
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Grades:
PreK - 8th
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