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Elementary ELA test prep thematic unit plan pdfs for International Baccalaureate
Colonial America Narrative Writing Project - 3rd 4th & 5th Grades - US History
Looking for a way to make your narrative writing lessons more fun? You and your students will love this Colonial America Narrative Writing Project! If your kids are anything like mine, they love writing from other perspectives. This project asks students to write from the perspective of a Colonial Tradesman or Woman living in the English Colonies. Students are asked to research and fill in multiple graphic organizers and note-catchers to help them eventually write a historically accurate depicti
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3rd - 5th
An Inquiry Based Math Project The American Revolution
Get ready to take a journey of math adventures back in time to the American Revolution with this inquiry based math project. It offers collaborative learning and hands on inquiry requiring the children to solve problems, think critically and apply their knowledge of measure and scale, fractions, ratio tables and word problems with the four operations as they plan military strategies and solve problems for the Colonial and British armies. Text is included with data that the children will have
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4th - 6th
IB PYP Complete Unit of Government Structures: Civics, Citizens, Civil Rights
Welcome to the world of civics! This is a 6 week transdisciplinary unit study with the theme of How We Organise Ourselves. Using the idea of what it means to be a citizen in the world, we inquire into the central idea and how leaders have governed world citizens over time, with various outcomes and effects upon society. With over 150 pages of hands on activities and lessons, this is a complete unit of inquiry. UK &; USA spelling included. The summative assessment has an emphasis on action
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3rd - 6th
A Complete IB PYP Science Unit of Inquiry Earth's Structure and Landforms
Take the children to the centre of the Earth! Be the Miss Frizz of your classroom with this complete earth science, IB PYP unit of inquiry. How the World Works: Central idea: The Earth’s structure is constantly changing through processes and forces that can impact society. This unit is all about the amazing moving and shaking of our Earth’s surface, as we explore the science behind plate tectonics and how the processes under the Earth lead to the movement and changing of our world as we know it
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3rd - 6th
An IB PYP Media Inquiry How We Express Ourselves Through Advertising
How We Express Ourselves - As our children are inundated with media advertising from every conceivable source, this complete IB PYP unit of inquiry gives them an incredible insight, through the central idea, of how the media impacts our thinking and decision making.This 90+ page packet is filled with trans-disciplinary, interactive, hands on activities that engage and promote questioning within the children. My 5th graders were thoroughly involved throughout this inquiry. It can of course be ada
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3rd - 6th
Adaptations of Living Things an IB PYP Science Unit of Inquiry
UPDATED: New and improved pictures, graphic organisers and hands on critical thinking activities. Science experiments galore in this IB PYP complete unit of inquiry! And flipables, foldables, gardening and group work, webquests, neighbourhood nature walks, and the science goes on and on. Kids love inquiry based learning and there are over 150 pages full of hands on, concept based inquiry that engages and provokes with authentic, hands on learning in this complete, interactive science unit of i
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3rd - 6th
A Complete IB PYP Unit of Inquiry How We Express Ourselves with Fairy Tales
Fairy tales. An inherent part of childhood that take us on adventures of fantasy and culture. This complete IB PYP unit of inquiry delves into the imaginative world of classic fairy tales from around the world as we explore the central idea of:People around the world create stories to express emotion, ideas and values.With over 180 pages of trans disciplinary, hands on, inquiry based activities that provoke and engage, we develop our reading skills and strategies as we analyse different tales a
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2nd - 5th
Money: A Complete IB PYP Unit of Inquiry
How does money affect everyday life? The struggle becomes real for the kids with many critical thinking activities. Through all of the curricular areas, the children learn about the origins of money, the difference between wants and needs, banking and budgeting and they explore the myriad of ways decisions about money can affect our lives. The culmination dives into careers and how our choice of career will ultimately shape our lifestyle. Lots of hands on inquiry into social studies, math and li
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3rd - 6th
A Complete IB PYP Science Unit of Inquiry of Ocean Life
Another IB PYP unit of inquiry. Experiments ! Math fun! Food chains! And inquiry based flipables, foldables, gardening, web quests, and the science goes on and on. This makes you the coolest teacher ever! Kids love inquiry based learning and there are over 70 pages full of hands on inquiry that engages and promotes learning in this complete, interactive science unit of inquiry. I created this for our IB PYP theme of Sharing the Planet. Designed for my 3rd graders, this unit can be used with 3rd
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3rd - 5th
An IB PYP Complete Unit of Inquiry into Beliefs and Values
This is a comprehensive 6 week IB PYP transdisciplinary unit of inquiry, investigating the theme of Who We Are and the concepts of beliefs and values, influence and behaviour and how they shape our lives. With over 120 pages of hands on inquiry-based activities and concept-based learning experiences, you will find everything you need for a complete unit of inquiry, saving you time, with these ready-made templates and planned lesson suggestions. Reading material includes non-fiction articles cove
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4th - 5th
PARCC Test Prep Literary Analysis Task Mermaids
This is a simulation of the Literary Analysis Section of the PARCC Test. Included are two passages, with a total of 7 (14 total) A/B type questions requiring evidence to support your answer.
2 Writing Prompts similar to practice test published by PARCC is included along with Rubrics for grades 4-6, published and available online from PARCC.
Writing Prompt 1- Address a common theme
Writing Prompt 2- Address/retell from different point of view
This is designed to be used to show students th
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3rd - 7th
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Robert Frost Poems
Thanks for checking out my Robert Frost Author Study and Poem Analysis Packet. So many students (and teachers) shy away from poetry, because they don’t know what to do with it. Well, this packet is designed to help teachers teach and students understand. You will find a short bio on Robert Frost. Knowing the story behind the poet’s life will help students understand the purpose and tone. Also included are 6 poems written by Robert Frost. These poems are intended for 5th – 8th graders – the
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4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Famous Poets Analysis Bundle: Frost, Dickinson, Sandburg, & Stevenson
An Inquiry Based Halloween Math Project Data Analysis, Geometry, Measure
This Halloween themed math inquiry will challenge your upper grades thinkers! Inquiry based math offers collaborative learning and hands on inquiry requiring the children to solve problems, think critically and apply their knowledge of data analysis (data is provided), volume, fractions, area, geometry, place value and operations., as they plan and build a haunted house using 3d shapes. Research will be necessary as the children have to know the country and culture of where their haunted house
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4th - 6th
Theme and Central Message in Literature (Mentor Texts)
This resource meets the Common Core Literacy Standards for Theme and Central Message.Grade 1 RL 1.2 Retell stories and tell about their central messageGrade 2 RL 2.2 Recount stories and determine their central messageGrade 3-RL 3.9 Compare and contrast themes of storiesGrade 4-RL 4.2 Determine the theme of a storyGrade 5-RL 5.2 Determine a theme of a story using details from the textGrade 6-RL 6.2 Determine a theme in the text and how it is conveyed through particular detailsPicture books (mento
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1st - 6th
A Complete IB PYP Unit of Inquiry Rocks and Minerals
Experiments ! Math fun! Science stuff! And flipables, foldables, web quests, and the science goes on and on. This makes you the coolest teacher ever! Kids love inquiry based learning and there are over 80 pages full of hands on inquiry that engages and promotes learning in this complete, interactive science unit of inquiry. I created this for our IB PYP theme of How the World Works with our central idea of: Scientific principles create and shape the rocks on earth. Lines of inquiry: How are the
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3rd - 5th
Cause and Effect in Literature and Informational Text (Mentor Texts)
This resource meets the Common Core Standards for Literacy and Informational Text for Cause and Effect.RI. 2.3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.RI. 3.3 Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.RI. 4.5 Describe the overall structure (e
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2nd - 5th
An IB PYP Science Inquiry Activities into Plant Adaptations
Experiments galore! This makes you the coolest teacher ever! Kids love inquiry based learning and there are over 50 pages full of hands on inquiry focusing on plant adaptations and their habits and habitat, that engages and promotes learning in this complete, interactive science unit of inquiry. It is fully transdisciplinary. UK & USA spelling included.
I created this for our IB PYP theme of Sharing the Planet, with our central idea of:
Living things adapt in a variety of ways for life in
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3rd - 6th
K-2 Literacy Test Prep Activity
The sections include: Letters and SoundsRhymingBeginning and Ending SoundsAlphabetic DecodingVocabularyComprehensionSynonymsText Fluency **Bonus Vocabulary Lessons Great for whole group review or targeted intervention in small group. This product comes in both PDF and Powerpoint format. This product is designed to help student become familiar with literacy assessments such as STAR and Istation.
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PreK - 2nd
Common Core Unit Readers Response Journal for Mush! Dogs of the Iditarod
Are you looking to jump in to the Common Core ELA standards? Look no further! This is a common core reader's response journal that is a companion to the book, Mush! Dogs of the Iditarod by Joe Funk. This unit is packed full of all the ELA Informational Text indicators. Simply order the book through Scholastic and print the first 26 pages front to back. The second 26 pages are identical except they have all the answers in red. Also, the second page of the answer key pages (technically pg.
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4th - 6th
Complete IB PYP Inquiry Activities American Revolution & Other Revolts
Take the children back in time with this complete IB PYP unit of inquiry. Over 130 pages of web quests, reading for information, inquiry based math projects, hands on writing, art, drama and much more; Where We Are in Place and Time: What have we learned from revolutionaries from the past and how have they influenced society today? By delving back in time the children can explore the concept of time and unrest and how the two big ideas have brought about change in our world, for the better or n
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3rd - 6th
King Arthur: Finding Evidence in Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages
Learning to read informational text and find supporting evidence can be difficult. These nonfiction passages help students learn how to read nonfiction and find evidence that supports specific statements. Students are guided through a process to use vocabulary, main idea, and comprehension questions to find the evidence needed to support or justify answers. Questions vary from multiple choice to short answer. The varying nonfiction structures (descriptive, compare/contrast, chronological) of th
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5th - 7th
A Healthy Body, Mind and Spirit Complete Interactive IB PYP Unit
Through the lens of culture and heritage, we explore the way our multi cultural diversity influences our decisions towards a balance of healthy choices for body, mind and spirit. This 60 page, printable packets includes an interactive aspect which allows the children to engage in the inquiry in a very hands on way, together with the further development of their research skills. Independence is promoted within my classroom through use of clear instructions on all of the interactive notebook act
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3rd - 6th
Character Traits in Literature (Mentor Texts)
This resource supports the Common Core Literacy Standards for Character Traits.RL 2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challengesRL 3.3 Describe characters in a story (their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of eventsRL 4.3 Describe in depth a character, drawing on specific details in the text (a character's thoughts, words, or actions)Picture books (mentor texts) are great ways to teach reading! In this produ
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2nd - 4th
"Earth Day" Close Reading - K-3rd Grade -Text Passages/Graphic Organizers
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Increase your students' understanding of Earth Day with this Close Reading of Informational and Literature Paired Texts. The informational texts that are included have a Lexile Level of 360, 570, 670, and 760. The literature piece used is the beautiful story of "Miss Rumphius" by Barb
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K - 5th
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