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Cinderella Around The World - Small Group Reader's Theater
This package contains 9 Cinderella stories. The stories come from England, China, West Africa, Greece/Egypt, America (Native American), and Ireland. My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone. One of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reade
Friday Math - PAPER FOOTBALL - 3rd GATE through 6th Grade, 3 Levels of Challenge
In this lesson, we take goofing off to a new level. Imagine playing paper football as an assignment . . . this might take all the fun out of it forever!
This lesson is perfect for a Friday, for after a big test, for a test review, or as a center. It only takes about an hour and keeps kids engaged and thinking.
You will find three levels of challenge to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners make this set of lessons highly adaptable, and alignment to the Common Core Math Standards thre
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
The Principal's New Clothes - Reader's Theater for the Entire Class!
This reader's theater is for the entire class! You will need at least 11 students but more is always better. This ties into my other twisted fairy tales except that it was written to do as a class. I split my class into two groups and both groups practice. When we perform we discuss what things we liked about each group. I use this to introduce the small group reader's theaters I have them do the rest of the year. I have also come back to the script at the end of the year to perform in front of
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3rd - 8th, Adult Education
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Chinye - A West African Cinderella Story for Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater is for 4 - 7 students. I have each narrator also take a smaller part. This is the West African version of Cinderella. In the script, Chinye lives with her father, stepmother, and stepsister. The stepmother and stepsister hate her and make her do all the hard chores. The stepmother decides she wants to kill Chinye so she sends her to get water in the jungle at night. The animals do not kill her though and one, a warthog, leads her to a tiny hut. An old woman lives there and,
*Editable* Independent Reading BINGO (READO)
I used this resource as something my students could use during a read-a-thon day. This could also be used as homework options or classroom choice assignments. This offers various options for students to complete that all revolve around reading.
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3rd - 8th
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Rhodopis – A Greek/Egyptian Cinderella Story for Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater is for 4 students. It is the Greek/Egyptian version of Cinderella. In the script,Rhodopis is a slave in Egypt. Because she is from Greece the other servants are very mean to her. One day her master sees her dancing and gives her a pair of rose-red slippers to dance in. Rhodopis loves them but the other servants get more jealous and plot to make her pay. When the Pharaoh invites the kingdom to a party they get their chance. The servants give poor Rhodopis so many chores she
Creativity Bundle for GATE Gifted and Talented and ALL
Because the nature of creativity is that it's fantastic critical thinking for everyone (when done right--these aren't cute little craft projects, though some are pretty darn cute and cool), this bundle is a wonderful resource for the regular classroom teacher and the gifted resource teacher alike.Great for full classes, centers, or small groups.See individual descriptions for details.
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3rd - 6th
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Groundhog Day STEM Activities Simple Machines Grades 2-5 Differentiation
Groundhog 'Escape the Shadow' STEM Activities integrate simple machines and our favorite winter animal. Students will be challenged to work in small groups to make either a seesaw, elevator or catapult, and use their knowledge of simple machines, to help the groundhog not see his or shadow. These activities can be completed using commonly found art and household items on a shoestring budget. Art and music challenges are included in each activity for enrichment and differentiation.
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2nd - 5th
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Strong Wind - A Native American Cinderella Story for Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater is for 4 students. This is the Native American version of Cinderella. In the script, Strong Wind is a great warrior who has the power to make himself invisible. When a girl wants to be his wife she is tested by Strong Wind’s sister. Many try to pass the test but none are honest. In the same village live three daughters of a great chief. The two older daughters are jealous and cruel to their little sister. When they try to become Strong Wind’s wife, they both fail the test.
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3rd - 12th
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The True Story of the Headless Horseman - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater was written for 3 students and for Halloween. It is based on the original ghost story and not based on Washington Irving's story. Again, the tale that follows is the true tale of the Headless Horseman and one that Washington Irving used to write the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. In the script, a student has asked the narrator to prove they know how to tell a story by telling them one. In honor of Halloween the narrator chooses a scary one. So, the narrator begins a s
GATE Vocabulary Choice Cards--14 Creative Options - Differentiation and Cluster
Critical Thinking -- Challenging -- Engaging and FunDon't know what to do with those pesky GT kids who already know most of the vocabulary list? Here are 14 ready to copy and cut choice cards for different learning styles that extend the depth of your vocabulary lessons.From designing T-shirts to travel brochures and creating new products, these choice cards will help nurture the talent of your brightest students.
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Creativity Bundle for GATE Gifted and Talented and ALL
The Princess and the Pea - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. In the script - A queen wants only the best for her son the prince. Now that he is old enough this means she wants a REAL princess for him. A real princess is beautiful, smart, and sensitive. The prince has traveled everywhere looking for one but every princess he meets has something wrong. Then, there is a dark and stormy night and a girl shows up. She claims to be a true princess and the queen decides to test her. She puts a pea under t
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3rd - 12th
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Eureka Math/Engage NY September Homework Calendar (Grade 4 Module 1)
This September Calendar reviews content from Engage NY 4th grade Module 1 topics c - f. It is a word document so is completely editable for your needs. Answer key is included as well.
A bundle of all 2017/2018 calendars is now available in my store.
This would also be a great extension for gifted 3rd grade students or to cover gap areas for struggling 5th grade students. You could use it in class as a warm up or in a station/center.
***I created a homework calendar to use instead or as supp
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3rd - 5th
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Gifted Ed New Years Math Challenge
To celebrate the new year, present this unique challenge to your gifted math students. The directions are explained on the worksheet. Students will need to use math processes to arrive at the value of the new year number, beginning with their age number and moving through ten steps. Students will begin to see the magic of numbers, patterns, and the power that we have in arriving at the answers we need, sometimes through some trial and error, as they complete this New Years Math Challenge.
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3rd - 6th
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How The Whale Got His Throat - Just So Reader's Theater for Small Groups
This Reader's Theater is for 4 students. It is a Just-So story. In the script, Whale is so big and hungry he has eaten all the fish in the ocean but one. Stute Fish is clever and tricks Whale into trying to eat Man. Whale swallows Man, his raft, his jack-knife, and his suspenders. Man starts kicking and making a fuss and gives Whale hiccups. Whale tells Man to get out but Man refuses. He tells Whale to take him home first. While Whale is swimming to Man’s home, Man takes the raft and jams it in
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Just So Story Bundle of Small Group Reader's Theaters
The Earth Day News Report - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. In the script - Two reporters are out interviewing people about what Earth Day is. They select Bob and Sally to talk with. Bob and Sally are both students in class. Bob hasn’t listened very well but Sally has. Sally is able to say what her class is doing while Bob talks about making the Earth cookies or letting it sleep in. Together Sally and the Reporters are able to help straighten Bob out. When they end there are several suggestions ma
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Eureka Math/Engage NY August Homework Calendar (Grade 4 Review of 3rd and Mod 1)
This 2017/2018 August Calendar reviews content from Eureka Math/Engage NY 3rd Grade Content. I used the Module 7 End of the Year Review from Grade 3 to pull problems and content areas to work on. It also includes a multiplication chart for students to fill in as part of their homework. It then begins to review 4th Grade module 1 content topics a and b. It is a word document so is completely editable for your needs. Answer key is included as well.
-I have a 2017/2018 bundle available in my stor
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3rd - 5th
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Comics Develop Reading and Language Skills - Lesson Plan Bundle
This sixteen page award winning lesson plan has been a hit with teachers of many subject areas, particularly reading and language arts.
It includes: a brief background and definition of "comics" and "graphic novels"; arguments for their use in a mainstream classroom benefiting all levels of learning and all subject areas; research to prove these benefits.
Use of comics has been shown to increase creativity, understanding of main idea, sequence, plot, character traits and many other elements of
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3rd - 8th
Gifted and Talented (HOTS) Jack and the Beanstalk Activity Cards
These 10 questions on activity cards are not always easy to answer. They challenge the student to think,draw conclusion,inference,and then support their answers. Each card is meant to be printed on card stock or paper, laminated, but in a folder at center along with the book for students to read and answer. You can also change the coloring of the writing to black and print on colored paper. Look for many others of these for a vast amount of other literature.
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1st - 5th
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Anno's Journey -- 44 Creative CENTER Challenges for GATE
Come along with Anno on a wonderful graphic journey! "Anno’s Journey" by Mitsumasa Anno captivates students of all ages and abilities. This collection of creative challenges for the classroom is ready-made for implementing 21st Century Learning Skills including critical thinking skills and the common core standards. The challenges can be easily adapted for varying grade levels and abilities; however, many of the creative tasks are open-ended and require little adaptation across skill levels. Fur
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Creativity Bundle for GATE Gifted and Talented and ALL
CinderFELLA - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater is for four students. Three of the four parts are for boys the last one could be for a boy or a girl. It will work for 3rd graders but they will need some support. In the script, CinderFELLA lives with his two mean and selfish stepbrothers and is forced to do all the work. One day the princess holds a ball and CinderFELLA wishes he could go. His Fairy Godfather hears him and grants the wish but CinderFELLA must run away before midnight. The princess finds his sh
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3rd - 8th
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Brain Teasers
Brain teasers that are perfect for 3rd-6th grade. My students are always begging me to give them one. Most involve some math.
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3rd - 6th
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Rugby and Rosie: Imagine It! Grade 3
Supplemental activities for Imagine It! SRA Open Court Reading. Enrich your third grade Imagine It Unit 1, Lesson 1 Rugby and Rosie. This study guide includes vocabulary and comprehension practice. The extensions will give students the opportunity to use higher level thinking skills - Revised Bloom's Taxonomy. These activities will help to diversify and meet Common Core standards.
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2nd - 4th
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The Ant and the Chrysalis - Small Group Reader's Theater by Aesop
This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 students. It is based on a tale by Aesop. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! The moral of the fable is 'Appearances are deceptive.' In the script,An ant is out walking when it finds a chrysalis. The chrysalis moves its tail which is why the ant realizes it is alive. It begins to brag about all the things it can do while telling the chrysalis how much it pities it because it can’t do anything. The chry
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