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Elementary african history guided reading books for Gifted and Talented
Text Dependent Question Stems
My text-dependent question stems are the perfect way to get your students back into the text to find answers to higher-level questions. There are 84 different stems that fit key ideas and details, craft and structure, and integration of knowledge and ideas. There are also examples given for each question and ideas on how to use them in your guided reading groups and reading lessons. Help Your Students Find Evidence From the TextWhen reading, students are expected to use evidence from different t
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Guided Reading Mega Bundle Lower Elementary
Violet the Pilot
This product will get your students thinking deeper. Violet the Pilot is an extraordinary child and will take your students on a fun learning adventure focusing on vocabulary, comprehension, writing, nonfiction connections, and depth and complexity. Included in this unit you will find:Vocabularytake-home study pagePowerPoint slides with discussion questionsclassroom/pocket chart display cardsdictionary with critical thinking questionsblank template cardsmatching word to definition puzzlesspin-it
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo/CCSS Aligned Novel Study
Bink and Gollie, by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee, have to be the most appealing characters in children's literature. While total opposites, they can teach our children so much about friendship. In the first book, Bink and Gollie, children read three short stories: Don't You Need a New Pair of Socks, P.S. I'll Be Back Soon, and Give a Fish a Home. With this novel study, your students will learn to answer concrete and inferential questions, summarize short stories, and write better paragraphs.
Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Bink and Gollie: THE BUNDLE by Kate DiCamillo/CCSS Aligned Novel Studies
Just So Stories Depth and Complexity + Math Problem Solving BUNDLE
Immerse your students in rich literature with Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, and take learning further with questions based on Depth and Complexity thinking tools and differentiated math problem-solving tasks related to the story! STORIES INCLUDED IN THIS BUNDLE:How the Whale Got His Throat Thinking Focus: Multiple Perspectives Math Strand Focus: Measurement (Length) How the Camel Got His Hump Thinking Focus: Ethics Math Strand Focus: Operations How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin Thinking Focu
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor Novel Study
This novel study of Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor by Ally Carter is divided into 8 sections. Each section covers 25 -35 pages. This allows students to improve comprehension and writing skills while developing a love for reading. The units are designed to help reach a variety of learning styles. You can have students complete all activities or assign specific skills to individual students or groups.Easel Activity!Easel activity is divided into 8 sections. Each section includes the foll
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Gifted Book Club or Novel Unit: Top Secret by John Gardiner
This book club or novel study unit on the book, Top Secret by John Reynolds Gardiner is suitable for highly able or gifted readers in grades K-2. The journal questions require thinking and responding at Bloom’s higher levels (evaluation, synthesis and evaluation) The questions and activities focus on plot, character analysis, comprehension, sequencing, real vs. make-believe. The reading level of the text is about 4.5 grade level but the activities have been designed for the very young student.
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Who Was King Tut? by Roberta Edwards CCSS Reading Comprehension Questions/Vocab
As I studied ancient Egypt with my 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, I must admit, it was very difficult to come up with material to supplement this unit. The things I found were either too mature or too dry. This book is a fantastic resource for a unit on King Tut or ancient Egypt, so I just had to make a study guide. Included in this study guide are:* Vocabulary for each chapter without the definitions (to allow students to define the words)* Questions for each chapter (both literal and inferential)*
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Higher Level Picture Books & Deeper Comprehension Questions BUNDLE
Higher Level Picture Books with Deeper Comprehension QuestionsIncluded Books: Thunder Cake, The Other Side, Emmanuel's Dream, The Wall, Freedom Summer, How The Cookie Crumbled, A Lady Has The Floor, Snowflake Bentley, The Man Who Walked Between The Towers, and Don't Let Them DisappearThis resource was created to support K-5 teachers that want to use picture books but maintain rigor and higher level thinking. It would be great for:Whole group lessons with deeper questioningSmall group lessons for
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Grades:
K - 5th
The Year of Billy Miller - by Kevin Henkes/CCSS Aligned Study Guide
This is a close reading guide to the book The Year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes. Your class will fall in love with this sweet and charming book as they read about Billy Miller and his journey through second grade. Billy faces the same issues many of our students face from sibling rivalry to difficulties with the snarky girl who sits next to him in class.As close reading is such an important part of the Common Core, students need to be taught to be analytic as they read texts. This unit includ
Grades:
2nd - 5th
"A Long Walk to Water" Pre-Read Slides Activity
This self-directed student activity allows students to get familiar with the author, history and geography of Sudan, and watch videos ahead of reading Linda Sue Park's "A Long Walk to Water." There are 7 activities total and it takes between 60-90 minutes for students to complete.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Charlotte's Web Common Core Reading Unit
Charlotte's Web is a beloved classic novel about a friendship between Charlotte the spider and Wilbur the pig, and a Common Core exemplar text. Through this entertaining story, students learn about life on a farm in addition to important life lessons and themes like putting others before oneself and judging others based on their heart, not their physical characteristics. This book is perfect for teaching Common Core skills like character analysis, comparing and contrasting characters, identifyin
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Reader's Theater, Literacy, and Integrated History Lesson Columbian Exchange
Introducing A Columbian Exchange UnitDifferentiate your lessons with the three leveled scripts. Perfect for small guided reading. Each play has 6 parts. Add fun activities to your unit. Step back in time to learn about the Columbian Exchange. Key Features:1. Reader's Theater - 3 Levels for Differentiation: Our unit includes Reader's Theater scripts at three different reading levels, allowing you to tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs of your students. From emerging readers to advanced l
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Reader's Theater, Literacy, and Integrated History Lesson Boston Tea Party
Introducing A Boston Tea Party UnitStep back in time to the turbulent era of the American Revolution with our comprehensive unit on the Boston Tea Party! Designed for small group literacy instruction or whole class instruction. This engaging unit offers a dynamic approach to learning about this pivotal moment in history.Key Features:1. Reader's Theater - 3 Levels for Differentiation: Our unit includes Reader's Theater scripts at three different reading levels, allowing you to tailor instructio
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Volcano by Patricia Lauber - Imagine It - 6th Grade
This Study Guide includes the following activities:
Parent Note: Spelling, Vocabulary and Dictation words
Spelling
Vocabulary
Dictation
Comprehension Questions
Comprehension Answer Key
Glossary/Dictionary
Writing
Big Idea Poster
Focus Questions Poster
Revised Bloom's Taxonomy - Higher Level Thinking Skills
Daily Edit
Grades:
4th - 7th
The Other Side - Higher Level Comprehension Questions - Gifted/Advanced
Higher Level Picture Books with Deeper Comprehension Questions:The Other Side by Jacqueline WoodsonThis resource was created to support K-5 teachers that want to use picture books but maintain rigor and higher level thinking. It would be great for:Whole group lessons with deeper questioningSmall group lessons for higher groupsIndependent practice for individual students
Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: Higher Level Picture Books & Deeper Comprehension Questions BUNDLE
Kwanzaa Adapted Book for Special Education - Kwanzaa Reading Comprehension
This social studies activity celebrates the African culture using the help of adapted books. Kwanzaa is an annual week long celebration on December 26th to January 1st. Kwanzaa is a holiday that celebrates the African culture and its heritage. There are many traditions associated with Kwanzaa such as lighting 1 candle a day on a kinara, drinking from a unity cup, mkeka mat, Kwanzaa flag, giving gifts, symbolic fruits and having dinner. This cultural holiday activity can be used for Grade 1, Grad
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Muhammad Ali / Professional Fighter / Boxing / Boxer - Biography
This is an interactive biography of Muhammad Ali. This document can be used in combination with most literature about Muhammad Ali. However, Who Was Muhammad Ali? by James Buckley Jr. and Who HQ illustrated by Stephen Marchesi. This book includes blanks for students to complete during or after the reading. Are you interested in more mini-bios for your students? Check out the links below:Amelia EarhartWalt Disney Tony Hawk Susan B. Anthony Ruby Bridges Jackson Pollock Pablo Picasso Rosa Parks Hel
Grades:
PreK - 6th
I Am Kenneth Omondi Ochieng
The English version of our 3rd to 5th-grade reader, a story told by Kenyan Native resident Dr. Kenneth Omondi Ochieng about his life in Kenya and how he became a food forester working to reforest Kenya and other countries and how he works to revitalize the Lake Victoria ecosystems. This book is also available in Dr. Kenneth Omondi Ochieng's native language of Omondi and told in his own voice in the audio link included in both the English and Omondi versions. 50% of all sales on this title are do
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Black History Month Bundle: Quotes & Coloring Bookmarks Leaders & Bold Women
Unlock the rich tapestry of Black History Month with our empowering bundle featuring two incredible resources: "Black History Month: African American Leaders Quotes Coloring Bookmarks MLK Day" and "Little Leaders Bold Women in Black History Coloring Bookmarks." This dynamic duo is meticulously crafted to engage and inspire your students, making learning about African American leaders and bold women in history an unforgettable experience. What's Inside:Black History Month: African American Leader
Grades:
K - 2nd
Black History Month Quotes Coloring Bookmarks Bundle: African American Leaders
Unlock the power of Black History Month with our exclusive Empowerment Bundle! This carefully curated collection combines two impactful resources that celebrate and honor the legacies of influential African American leaders. Elevate your classroom experience with our "Black History Month: African American Leaders Quotes Coloring Bookmarks" and "Inspiring African American Leaders Quotes Bookmarks | Black History Month Craft." What's Inside: Black History Month: African American Leaders Quotes Col
Grades:
K - 2nd
Appleblossom the Possum Critical Thinking Questions and Vocabulary
This is a critical thinking reading packet I created to use with my higher level students while we read the book Appleblossom the Possum by Holly Goldberg Sloan.In the packet, I broke the reading of the book into 12 sections. Each section includes 5 vocabulary words and a sentence fill-in activity to go with with the section. In addition, there are critical thinking questions for each section. Every two sections there is a word find or crossword puzzle that reviews the vocabulary as well, which
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever by Kate DiCamillo/CCSS Aligned Novel Study
Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever, by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee, have to be the most appealing characters in children's literature. While total opposites, they can teach our children so much about friendship and loyalty. In the second book, Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever, children read three short stories: Epire of Enchantment, Why Should You Be Shorter Than Your Friends?, and Kudos, Bink and Gollie. With this novel study, your students will learn to answer concrete and inferen
Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Bink and Gollie: THE BUNDLE by Kate DiCamillo/CCSS Aligned Novel Studies
Ancient Egypt Daily Life (Lesson 2)
Teach your students about daily life in ancient Egypt with this visually aesthetic lesson! This lesson in designed for differentiated instruction as well as in-class and distance learning. Also included are a variety of engaging videos and check point questions. Teaching this lesson will take between 1 to 2 class periods, depending on your teaching style and student's ability. Enjoy! Included In Your Purchase• Reading Version• Presentation Version• Editable PowerPoint• Downloadable Fonts• Questi
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Bundle
Matilda Book Study - FULL UNIT
Vocabulary, higher order thinking questions, social emotional discussion, and chapter projects for Matilda by Roald Dahl. Check out Gifted Guide for more awesome, free resources!
Grades:
1st - 5th
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