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5th grade short stories unit plans for Gifted and Talented
Personal Narrative Writing Unit for 4th and 5th Grade | Full Lesson Plans
This is a "no prep" personal narrative unit, meaning that all of the organizers and teacher models are included. Print out the pages you need, and you're all set to teach your students how to write great narratives! This complete unit can be used on its own, or in addition to your Writing Interactive Notebooks! It's great for teaching your class about personal narrative writing! Common Core Standard Aligned - preview for the alignment guide. Works great with other standards!Click "preview" to se
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4th - 5th
Creative Narrative Writing Unit Grades 4-5 | Prompt, Graphic Organizers, Rubric
This is a "no prep" unit, meaning that all of the organizers and teacher models are included. Print out the pages you need, and you're all set to teach your students how to write incredible creative narratives! This complete unit can be used on its own, or in addition to your Writing Interactive Notebooks! It's great for teaching your class about creative narrative writing! Common Core Standard Aligned - preview for the alignment guide. Works great with other standards!Click "preview" to see a l
Grades:
4th - 5th
12 Greek Mythology Stories and Passages - Kid-Friendly - Upper Elementary
Greek Mythology passages that were created to be “kid friendly”. I found as a teacher it was difficult to teach Greek mythology in the upper elementary grades because the stories were often not age appropriate for my students and so I wanted to have stories that were appropriate. The artwork of the Greek Mythology characters was also designed to fit upper elementary, not too grown-up but not too childish. These 12 Greek Stories are for teachers who already have their own lesson plans but just
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Greek Mythology Unit - Stories - Activities - Allusions - Story Elements
Fiction Narrative Writing Unit FIFTH GRADE
My fifth grade fiction writing unit includes 8 weeks of done-for-you writing lessons about how to write an engaging fiction essay, with strong characters, an interesting problem and solution, and rich dialogue. This unit contains detailed lesson plans, mentor texts, anchor charts, student writing tasks, and rubrics–everything you need to be a capable, confident writing teacher with students who love to write.If teaching writing has ever made you cry, weep, tear out your hair, question your exist
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5th
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Depth and Complexity Teaching Critical Thinking Using Fairytales
Teach your students how to explore content with depth and complexity.Here it is, a complete and ready-to-use resource for teaching all 11 elements (Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives) of critical thinking.! Your students will explore of these elements by applying them to familiar stories, such as “Cinderella”, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, “Goldilocks and the
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Growth Mindset, Perseverance, Passion Projects, Becoming An Achiever, and More
Empower your students with the necessary skills and a growth mindset to achieve their goals and make a positive impact on the world! This Growth Mindset Bundle for grades 2-5 teaches students what achievement is and what it means to be an achiever through examining topics such as mistakes and failure, perseverance, discovering passions, and more. PRODUCTS INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE: Growth Mindset: What is An Achiever? Passion Projects 101: Genius Hour for Elementary Students Perseverance Toolkit Y
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2nd - 5th
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Traditional Literature Activities Unit (Folklore) - Passages, Games, Worksheets
This traditional literature unit / folklore unit covers fairy tales, fables, myths, legends, and tall tales. Students look at the patterns and characteristics of these different types of traditional literature and distinguish between them. Students practice this in a variety of different ways, including through note taking, reading passages, writing, and games. This resource includes: a filled in chart that explains the different types of traditional literature and gives common examples of e
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3rd - 5th
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Table-top Mini Golf: STEAM Engineering and Design for Elementary GATE
In From Putt-putt to Pebble Beach--Table-top Mini Golf, students will design and construct a playable table-top sized miniature golf course using the engineering design process. With these lessons, the teacher defines the problem, helps students gather background research, and specifies the requirements. The students do the rest: creating alternative solutions, choosing the best solution, doing development work, building a prototype, and testing and redesigning. The result is a classroom filled
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Gifted and Talented - Autobiographical Life Map Unit
Wake up the memories of your gifted and talented students and use them to create an autobiographical life map. This life map will help your students visualize their life journey (past, present, and future) and teach them the power of autobiographical thinking and metaphorical representation.
Students will begin by viewing a PowerPoint (included) on this type of thinking. The PowerPoint will guide them through the steps of brainstorming, metaphorical representation and symbolism of their lives
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3rd - 6th
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The Arrival by Shaun Tan -- 100+ Page Unit and Teacher's Guide GATE
Yes, we can teach reading, writing, speaking and listening, and critical thinking skills using this amazing graphic novel which has no “words!” It’s a journey about who we are, where we have come from, and the humanity we share. It’s about hope and love and understanding. At times powerful, at times breathtakingly beautiful . . . Shaun Tan’s The Arrival should be on every bookshelf in every classroom.This 100+ page teaching guide and unit has been developed over the past three years in my adv
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5th - 12th
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Eleven by Sandra Cisneros- Guided Reading Unit
This all inclusive unit on Eleven by Sandra Cisneros helps students fully comprehend the story, its literary elements, and its messages and themes.
This covers the following concepts:
-Inferences & Drawing conclusions
-Point of View
-Context clues
-Similes
-Dialogue
-Plot
-Theme
Table of Contents:
1. Complete text of “Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros
2. Pre-reading Activity: Describe are you expected act at the following ages: 1,3, 11, 25, 50, & 90.
3. Quickwrite 1: Even though you are ___
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5th - 7th
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Genius Hour Classroom Materials (Teacher & Student) Editable Parent Letters
Have you ever thought about starting a Genius Hour Project in your classroom? I have started one in mine and have searched high and low for great materials to make it all come together.
This is a huge product that includes a teacher section:
This mostly contains FAQs about Genius Hour and it's Implementation in the classroom.
A student section (all of the materials you will need to duplicate to get and keep students on track):
Parent Letters
Session Reminder Half Sheets
Presentation Reminder H
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3rd - 6th
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Greek Mythology Infer Character Traits Unit (FAST Method)
Greek Mythology unit has integrated the literacy skill of inferring character traits with Greek mythology stories. The students use the strategy FAST to infer the feelings, actions, speech, and thoughts of character to infer the traits. For other purchase options, check out our other Greek Mythology Units that we sell separately in our store.Purpose of Unit:This unit was built to teach inferring character traits by having each lesson grow in complexity and rigor. It starts out defining what c
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4th - 5th
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Human Brain Science Activities: Anatomy, Neuroscience, Emotions, Growth Mindset
Kickstart your year with Brain Science. Set up your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students for success by unlocking the mysteries of how their brain and emotions shape their learning. This unit on the brain and neuroscience is not just enlightening — it's a game-changer. Understanding the brain doesn't just empower students – it reshapes their entire learning journey.The unit is part of my Becoming An Achiever Growing Bundle. Be sure to check it out! WHY THIS RESOURCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR CLASSROOM:T
Grades:
3rd - 5th
STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
115+ hours of class time, 374 pages. This collection is big and includes big savings--42% off individual purchases of some. Pretty much everything in the Portable Gifted and Talented store is rated 4.0, but take a couple minutes to peruse the comments for these individual units. I think you’ll like what you see.Designed for two purposes:A curriculum for Middle School STEAM classes with an engineering focus. Or . . .Upper Elementary GATE – Very Challenging!These units are big, fairly comprehe
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4th - 8th
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Greek Mythology w/ Story Element Bundle - Character traits - Plot & Theme
Greek Mythology Story Elements Bundle integrates Greek Mythology with story elements that are used to analyze a fictional story. Students will: - Infer character traits - Analyze plot development - Identify literary theme For other purchase options, check out our other Greek Mythology Units that we sell separately in our store.In this Story Elements Bundle the 11 very detailed lesson plans include: - 4 Inferring character trait lessons - 4 plot development lessons - 3 Determining literary theme
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4th - 5th
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Eleven by Sandra Cisneros Short Story Unit for Middle Grades for 5th and 6th
This short story unit: "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros is exactly what you need to teach your fifth and sixth grade upper elementary learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response focused format with this classic fiction text. This short story unit was created so that teachers could try out the Socratic Seminar and reading response format that I use in all my reading units and short story units. Components Included in Each Lesson:Common Core Standard Alignment Compr
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5th - 6th
Gifted and Talented Six-Word Digital Memoir Project Based Unit
How do you capture a moment from your life in just 6 words? In this project based unit, students will do just that. They will learn about the power of simplicity in writing and the strength a visual adds to words. Your students will be captivated by their own creativity and as a teacher you will learn more than you ever have about your students.
I hope you find this unit enlightening.
This product includes:
>Complete unit in plans
>List of online resources to accompany the unit
>PDF P
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4th - 8th
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"Lob's Girl" Short Story Unit - Mood, Foreshadowing, Theme
"Lob's Girl" Literature Study UnitIn this 8-day unit students will develop a deep understanding of Joan Aiken’s short story “Lob’s Girl” . Its tale of loyalty and friendship combined with mystery and suspense make it an incredibly engaging read. Students develop skills in understanding short story elements, mood development, theme, foreshadowing, vocabulary, dialect, and writing in this unit. Through whole class, small group, and independent work students not only stay actively engaged with
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Incredible Journeys Bundle - Short Story, Research, Poetry, Nonfiction
Writing a Short Story - Complete Unit
Your students will have their short story story written and completed in 15 days! This unit includes activities, specific lesson plans and every thing you need to help your students. My kids were very successful during this unit and enjoy it every year. It's positively directed but fast paced.
How to Write a Short Story
Day 1: Background Survey & Getting Excited Activity
Day 2: Character Development
Day 3: Continue Character Development & Setting Development: Where, When and We
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4th - 10th
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Interactive File Folder, Interactive Notebook, "Thank You M'am" Literature Study
Interactive File Folder “Thank You, M’am” Literature Study
Your students will love this 5-day fun and engaging literature study of the short story “Thank You, M’am” by Langston Hughes. As you may know, “Thank You, Ma’am” is the story of a boy who tries to steal a woman’s purse. What the woman does next surprises the boy and sheds light on the idea that it "takes a village to raise a child."
In this unit students will be assembling Interactive File Folders as they develop a deep understandin
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: September Unit Plans Bundle - 4 Units to Teach All September Long!
Narrative Writing Graphic Organizers, Worksheets, Responses, and Activities
These graphic organizers and writing papers are great to have on hand and are easy to implement into your classroom! These are great to have to accompany your narrative writing unit and will easily teach your students the steps of writing a narrative. There are a variety of strategies to use in this product to allow for differentiated learning and to make it suitable for students from 4th to 9th grade.
How to use:
-Photocopy the graphic organizers you wish to use and provide them for your stud
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5th - 8th
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SPIES! A GATE Adventure 18+ Contact Hours - Challenging and Engaging!
Your students will ask to stay in from recess for this. It is the most popular unit I've taught in 32 years, and it is packed with challenging critical thinking.We imagine students are training at the school for spies: mini survivor challenges, mini crossbows, a jewel heist, footprint mysteries, memory games, cipher disks, case files, messages hidden in gel caps. This unit is STEM and critical thinking at its coolest and finest, and we’ve thrown in reading, speaking and listening, and a social-
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4th - 7th
Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Introduction to 3D Printing – STEAM PROJECT – GRADES 3-6 - Distance Learning
Have you purcahsed or are considering purchasing a 3D printer and don’t know where to start? This resource is perfect for classrooms just starting out in the world of 3D imaging and provides you with everything you need to teach the fundamentals of 3D printing. This STEAM project is broken up into two parts: BUILDING BACKGROUNDYour kiddos will begin by doing a research project of the history, current uses, benefits, and future innovcations of 3D printing. Graphic organizers are provided to assi
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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