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Free critical thinking Common Core RL.3.3 resources

Comprehension Connections: Setting and Characters

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Helping students understand the importance of the setting and characters of a story is an integral part of learning to comprehend what we read. Included in this freebie download are 16 questions to help spark students into thinking deeper about what is happening in the story. This freebie addresses these Common Core State Standards: CCSS RL 3.3, RL 4.3. Want more? Check out these others free Comprehension Connections! Comprehension Connections: Plot and Theme.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.3.3

, RL.4.3

FREE Making Inferences Mini-Lesson and Poster, Common Core Reading

Created by

Erica Trobridge

While reading aloud the book Fireflies by Julie Brinckloe, this mini-lesson and poster will help you teach the concept of making inferences. You can find my complete Making Inferences unit here: Making Inferences Reading Unit, Grades 3-5 Making Inferences Reading Unit, Grades 1-2 Be sure to "follow me" to receive freebies and to be notified of 50% off new products for the first 48 hours! Visit my blog: One Lucky Teacher Follow me on Facebook Find me on Instagram -Erica Trobridge

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.3

, RL.3.6

, RL.3.7

, RL.4.1

, RL.4.3

...

Diversity and Inclusion | Smoky Night Book Talk for Distance Learning

Created by

Yogacation

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!******************************************************

Subjects:

Black History Month, Critical Thinking, Reading

Grades:

K - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.3.1

, RL.3.3

, RL.3.7

Where the Wild Things Are - Task Cards for High Potential/Gifted Students

Created by

High Potential Hub

‘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

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

K - 4th

Types:

Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.1.1

, RL.1.2

, RL.1.3

, RL.1.7

, RL.1.9

...

My Author Study Bundle

Created by

Learning Can B Fun

This author study was designed to allow students to fully explore a favorite author. Elements of literature are integrated on each page. Teachers and students examine what makes this author enjoyable to read: Where did the author get their inspirationStudents learn about use of descriptive language, similes, metaphors, theme, cause & effect and much more. There are 22 pages included in this author study. Students are provided opportunities to draw their favorite part of the story, draw their

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Critical Thinking, English Language Arts

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.5

, RL.2.6

...

Lego Scientific Theory

Created by

Kick Start Early Childhood

Using the YouTube video produced by Lego, students will gain an understanding of "Scientific theory" using this lesson.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.5

, RL.3.3

, RL.3.6

, RL.3.7

...

Li'l Stories Starter Kit for Educators

Created by

Li'l Stories

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

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Critical Thinking, English Language Arts

Grades:

K - 4th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.1.7

, RL.2.1

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.5

, RL.2.7

...

Differentiated Venn Diagrams

Created by

Nicole Patton

Looking to differentiate for all levels of learners? This product has 3 levels of Venn diagrams that can be used to foster deeper thinking for your different leveled learners. Learners can compare 2, 3, or 4 things with this product.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.3

, RL.3.9

Reading Discussion: A Perfect Time for Pandas by Mary Pope Osborne

Created by

Edusphere

Collect facts and thoughts about A Perfect Time for Panda by Mary Pope Osborne in this printable Reading Comprehension Journal. This journal can be used while reading the book as a journal or as a comprehension quiz after reading the book. Note: * This packet does contain some spoilers.You can obtain your copy of Perfect Time for Pandas Magic Treehouse via this clickable link to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Affiliate, Edusphere earns a commission from this qualified sale. #ad

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Literature

Grades:

3rd

Types:

Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.3

, RL.3.1

, RL.3.3

, CCRA.R.3

Teaching guide for The Ghost Miner’s Treasure

Created by

Chris Eboch

The teaching guide for The Ghost Miner’s Treasure by Chris Eboch includes discussion questions on topics from science to ethics, plus critical thinking, writing, and mapmaking projects.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Reading, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RL.3.1

, RL.3.2

, RL.3.3

, RL.3.6

, RL.4.1