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Critical thinking guided reading books for homeschool
Comparing Inherited Traits: BUTTERFLY OR MOTH? (Animal Classification)
Enrich your animal classification studies with BUTTERFLY OR MOTH?, an interactive book from my Comparing Inherited Traits series. Your students will love the cut-and-glue format and realistic, original illustrations; and you’ll love the NGSS/TEKS standards-based content, Venn assessment, and emphasis on critical thinking. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is an Inherited Trait?Shared TraitsMetamorphosisLife Cycle: Larvae (smooth vs fuzzy)Life Cycle: Pupae (chrysalis vs cocoon)Antennae (clubbed vs
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: COMPARING INHERITED TRAITS Activity Book Bundle
Fly Away Home by Bunting Lesson on Homelessness
Fly Away Home by Eve Bunting Lesson Plan teaches students about the realities of homelessness. It addresses the common myths and brings into light the urgency of homelessness in America. Themes of family, homelessness, and belonging. This resource includes: Learning Objectives Reading Comprehension QuestionsFacts about Homelessness in AmericaExtension Resource on HomelessnessText to text connection Text to world connection Nearpod Teacher Access included on the last page of the fileIf you have a
Grades:
4th - 6th
George by Alex Gino Novel Study / Key (Author endorsed!)
"George," a novel by Alex Gino, tells the story of Melissa, whose classmates and family know her by the name of George. The message "Be Who You Are" comes across as a strong central theme in this excellent novel about a transgender youth who wants to be Charlotte in the school play, a monumental task for a girl who everyone thinks is a boy. This novel study was created with input and suggestions from the author of the novel - Alex Gino!
This detailed novel study includes a text-dependent qu
Grades:
4th - 6th
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Selznik Novel Unit History of Film and Animation
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznik Novel Guide is perfect for teaching the history of film and animation, inferencing, character analysis, story development, new vocabulary and the role of art in literature. Pdf & Nearpod Novel Guide BESTSELLERThis is a highly engaging novel with abundant vocabulary and creative story telling. A true gem.This resource includes: • Reading comprehension questions
• Character analysis
• Essay questions,
• Vocabulary activities
• Nearpod Teache
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Elementary Novel Guides
Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China
Add a cultural twist to your fairy tale unit with Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China. There are many versions of the Cinderella tale, but this one is believed to be the original version - written 1,000 years before the European one.Our response activities were crafted using the six levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, a framework for focusing on higher-order thinking skills. The taxonomies (classifications) are arranged from simple and concrete tasks to complex and abstract ones. There are 3 activit
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Comparing Inherited Traits: FROG OR TOAD? (Animal Classification)
Enrich your animal classification studies with FROG OR TOAD?, an interactive book from my Comparing Inherited Traits series. Your students will love the cut-and-glue format and realistic, original illustrations; and you’ll love the NGSS/TEKS standards-based content, Venn assessment, and emphasis on critical thinking. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is an Inherited Trait?Shared TraitsAmphibian MetamorphosisLife Cycle: Eggs (clusters vs chains)Body Covering (smooth skin vs bumpy skin)Locomotion (J
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: COMPARING INHERITED TRAITS Activity Book Bundle
Magic Tree House #2 Knight at Dawn Text Dependent Comprehension Questions
Magic Tree House #2 Knight at Dawn Text Dependent Comprehension Questions
I created this packet of reading response comprehension questions to use with my “independent” readers who are ready to dig deeper into what they are reading. This Magic Tree House The Knight at Dawn is a 2.9 reading level.
Students will: write responses to text dependent questions about key details in the text, apply their knowledge to new situations, make inferences and draw conclusions, participate in collaborative co
Grades:
K - 3rd
If I Built a School by Dusen Growth Mindset Design and STEM Lesson Plan
If I Built a School by Chris Van Duesen Language Arts, Spatial Reasoning Lesson Plan and STEM; This lesson includes language arts, architectural design, & mapping skills. In addition to studying "If I Built a School" story, students learn about the architectural design of Bjarke Ingles Group and emerging building concepts and elements. ⭐️ Bundle & Save ⭐️Purchase If I Built Series Bundle to get this lesson PLUS If I Built A Car and If I Built A House Lesson Plan. This pack includes: Pre,
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: If I Built Series by Chris Van Dusen STEM Bundle
My Father's Dragon Advanced Book Study PLUS Thinking Skills and Math Tasks
This is an advanced book study unit for My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett. This book is soon to be an animated feature film on Netflix! (Release: October 2022)As my father and the dragon passed over the Ocean Rocks they heard a tiny excited voice scream, ‘Bum cack Bum cack! We dreed our nagon! I mean, we need our dragon!’~My Father’s Dragon, by Ruth Stiles GannettThis novel study guide is designed to use with high-level 1st and 2nd-grade students and was specifically designed with gifted
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord Novel Guide
Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord for grades 3-5. Tess is coming of age and starting to understand and appreciate her life a lot more once her family home becomes a foster home for Aaron, a 13-year-old boy. As the story develops, both Tess and Aaron learn to make their own luck in a way by letting go of trying to control life and holding on to the idea of what life should be like, and embracing their life while making the best out of it. This novel unit includes:Learning ObjectivesPre-reading activityC
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Elementary Novel Guides
Animal Classification: Inherited Traits MEGA-BUNDLE
Enrich your study of animal classification while you meet your NGSS/TEKS standards with the Inherited Traits MEGA-BUNDLE, from my Animal Classification series. This comprehensive 179-page bundle focuses on standards relating to the inherited traits, life cycles, and adaptations of eight animal groups: amphibians, arachnids, birds, crustaceans, fish, insects, mammals, and reptiles. RESOURCES INCLUDED:8 ACTIVITY BOOKS use a cut-and-glue format to illustrate the defining traits of each animal group
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-LS4-2
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The Rainbow Fish by Pfister Lesson on Social Skills and Friendship
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister Lesson Plan Character Traits and Social Skills | This lesson plan focuses on topics of friendship, sharing, and character analysis, as well as, identifying main idea, text summary, identifying cause and effect relationship, text monitoring for comprehension. Perfect for elementary classroom management. The lesson pack includes:Lesson Objectives Pre, during and post reading activitiesReading Comprehension QuestionsText to self questions Story Elements ActivitySe
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Also included in: First Grade Year Long Picture Book BUNDLE | 10 Stories and GROWING!
Christmas Reading Comprehension FREE
Get your students excited about reading while assessing comprehension and retention using these fun, engaging, and festive Christmas-themed reading comprehension templates to use with ANY book!Packet includes:Story Elements OverviewBeginning, Middle, EndText ConnectionsCharacter ProfileChapter SummaryK-W-L ChartCause and EffectResources created by: Jessica LawlerJoy in the Journey
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Ultimate Hispanic Heritage Month Mega Bundle|Explore,Learn,Color and Celebrate!
Ultimate Hispanic Heritage Month Mega Bundle - Explore, Learn, Color, and Celebrate!⭐Overview⭐Experience the ultimate celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with our comprehensive Mega Bundle that combines two exceptional bundles: 'Hispanic Heritage Month Mega Bundle | Explore, Color, Learn, and Celebrate!' and 'Hispanic Heritage Month 2nd Grade Mega Bundle - Explore, Learn, and Celebrate!' Together, they offer an extensive collection of resources designed to captivate students of all ages while
Grades:
K - 2nd
Heart of Darkness - 9 sets of MC Q, Discussion prompts, Quizzes, and Map Work
Created by a veteran AP Lit teacher, these pieces were developed to lead students to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the novella than they otherwise might discover. The high-level multiple choice questions help polish this test-taking skill, along with close reading strategies, analysis through discussion, and map orientation to the Congo journey. Supplement as you wish, but this Bundle can provide everything you need to take your students, along with Marlow, deep into the heart of
Subjects:
Grades:
11th - 12th
"One Hen"-Kojo, The Entrepreneur!-Google Slides (Distance Learning)+PDF Options
Thank you for checking out this product! In this resource, students will meet ELA, math, as well as personal financial literacy standards through the use of a children's picture book. There are guided reading/literature circle and math components, as well as an opportunity for students to create their small business plan!This resource offers two different classroom options. There is a Google Slides presentation that can be used in a distance learning environment, as well as the PDF version fo
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Personal Financial Literacy Resources MEGA Bundle (K-8)
The Three Questions by Muth the Intro to Philosophy Lesson
The Three Questions by Jon Muth Lesson on themes of wisdom, acceptance, kindness, and character development. This resource is perfect for introducing students to philosophy and human existential questions. Plus, they get to develop their reading comprehension skills, new vocabulary, story elements and sequencing and much MORE! PRINT and GO! The lesson plan includes: Learning Objectives Reading Comprehension QuestionsText to self questions Vocabulary activitiesCause & Effect Activity Story El
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Le Petit Prince | Reading comprehension | Compréhension de lecture | French
The main goal of this resource is to enhance the reading comprehension skills of your students, based on a very popular book all around the world, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.Based on the reading level of your readers, you may choose how you would like them to use this resource: ⭐ For (highly) advanced readers, you can let them read the book on their own and answer the questions independently chapter by chapter. ⭐ For intermediate-level readers, you can start the book by guided
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Comparing Inherited Traits: SPIDER OR INSECT? (Animal Classification)
Enrich your animal classification studies with SPIDER OR INSECT?, an interactive book from my Comparing Inherited Traits series. Your students will love the cut-and-glue format and realistic, original illustrations; and you’ll love the NGSS/TEKS standards-based content, Venn assessment, and emphasis on critical thinking. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is an Inherited Trait?Shared TraitsLife CyclesBody Parts (two vs. three)Legs (eight vs six)Eyes (simple vs compound)Mouthparts (fangs vs probosci
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Grades:
K - 3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: COMPARING INHERITED TRAITS Activity Book Bundle
How the Leopard Got His Spots: Just So Stories+Math Problem Solving
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!How the Leopard Got His SpotsThinking Focus: Change Over TimeMath Strand Focus: Algebraic ThinkingIncluded in this Resource: — Implementation Guide— Full Text, Illustrated Stories with annotation panel for active reading — Analysis frame based on Depth and Complexi
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
Also included in: Just So Stories Depth and Complexity + Math Problem Solving BUNDLE
Hispanic Heritage Month Mega Bundle - Explore, Color, Learn, and Celebrate!
Hispanic Heritage Month Mega Bundle - Explore, Color, Learn, and Celebrate!⭐Overview⭐Dive into the vibrant and rich culture of Hispanic Heritage Month with our Hispanic Heritage Mega Bundle! This comprehensive bundle brings together five engaging and educational resources, totaling 144 pages of content, designed to inspire curiosity and appreciation for the diverse and influential Hispanic heritage.⭐️ What's Included?⭐️Hispanic Country Maps (Explore 21 Nations): Embark on a journey through 21 ca
Grades:
K - 2nd
"A Chair For My Mother"-No Prep Bundle (ELA/Math/Personal Financial Lit.)
Thank you for checking out this product! In this resource, students in grades 1-5 will meet a wide variety of ELA, math, and personal financial literacy standards through the use of a children's picture book. There are guided reading/literature circle and math components, as well as an opportunity for students to create their own four part short term financial goal-setting plan!
In the book, "A Chair For My Mother," Vera B. Williams tells the story of a young girl, her Mama, and their quest t
Grades:
1st - 5th
Speak by Laurie Anderson Assessment: Evidence-based Theme Paragraph
Speak, a Coming of Age novel by Laurie Anderson, is one of the most thoughtfully woven young adult novels. In reading this novel, students can delve deeply into relevant themes, connecting the text to their life and the world. They can also learn how to write their own Coming of Age story with active voice, clever wit, compelling use of literary devices, and more. This packet is useful for the final assessment on the novel, whereby students either individually or in groups choose a theme, or un
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Grades:
7th - 11th
THE SERAFINA SERIES, Teaching guide & activities for 4x Books, 24 pages
THE SERAFINA SERIES, Teaching guide & activities for 4x BooksDiscussion questions and activities for the following books:Book OneSerafina and the Black CloakBook TwoSerafina and the Twisted StaffBook ThreeSerafina and the Splintered HeartBook FourSerafina and the Seven Stars24 pagesPlease write a REVIEW, thanks so much :)
Grades:
4th - 12th, Staff
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