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Critical thinking elections - voting Common Core L.5.4a resources
Analogies Grades 3-6 Upper Elementary Bundle
Word analogies are one of the most effective ways to build vocabulary while simultaneously developing critical thinking skills. Unlike vocabulary activities that require students to memorize word definitions, word analogies develop a deep understanding of a word meaning by exploring the relationships between words. When students form logical connections between words, they create a mental network of ideas, which deepens understanding and increases retention. While solving word analogies, student
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4th - 7th
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Context Clues Task Cards and Game Bundle Scoot, Assessment and Easel Activities
Context Clues can be tricky, but this bundle helps you differentiate quickly and in a fun way with context clues task cards and games! This Context Clues bundle has two sets of 36 Context Clues Task Cards (each in color and b/w) each with Scoot Games and Quick Assessments, and an Easel activity. Also includes a Context Clues game called "Who Am I?" The task cards are great to have on hand as an extension activity for early finishers, a remediation activity that can be led by a volunteer or parap
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2nd - 5th
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Listening Activities Year Long Bundle | Following Directions | Sub Printable
Start the school year working on active listening and following directions with this year long set of 100 activities. Quit having to repeat your instructions and answer the same question over and over. These quick, fun, engaging activities can be done in as little as 15 minutes to help your students work on their listening and following directions skills. Great for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Perfect for a sub to do or those times you need to fill a few minutes with an activity that will keep kids
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3rd - 6th
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Critical Thinking Skills BUNDLE - Creative Challenging Activities Worksheets
Watch critical thinking skills soar with these challenging and creative activities! Improve critical thinking skills and you're sure to improve reading comprehension, problem solving and math skills! Aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy, these step-by-step activities are carefully structured, research-based and give students the thinking and logic skills they need to master every area of learning. SEQUENTIAL ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE CRITICAL THINKING:These delightful exercises are based on Bloom's Taxo
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2nd - 6th
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Invisible by Gonzalez Graphic Novel Study comprehension, composition, activities
Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product provides resources for studying the graphic novel INVISIBLE by Christina Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed to
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5th - 8th
Debating Topics for Middle School: School and Education
Get your middle school students debating topics that are both relevant and important to them while building their critical thinking skills. Students will be encouraged to develop their communication and debating skills, while opening their minds to different viewpoints.Each debate package covers and reinforces the five basic steps of the debating process: gathering information, exploring all sides of an issue, forming an initial opinion, defending the position in a debate and finally, refining y
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5th - 7th
New Kid Jerry Craft Graphic Novel Study PDF and Digital Resource
Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product includes 110+ cards to use as resources for studying the graphic novel, New Kid by Jerry Craft. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed to engaging
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4th - 8th
Signs of Survival a memoir and oral history by Hartman for ELA and history
This product includes over 100 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the memoir, Signs of Survival, by Renee Hartman with Joshua M. Greene. This book is an inspiring narrative account of Renee and Herta Hartman's experiences as children in Czechoslovakia during WWII. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Courage,
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6th - 8th
A Wolf Called Wander Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 176 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel A Wolf Called Wander, written by Rosanne Parry. This book is a wonderful fiction novel based on the true story of a wolf called OR-7. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Adventure, Animals, Wolves, Nature, Survival, FamilyThis book is an especial
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3rd - 6th
Conversation Starters Package on Quality of Life
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on the quality of life.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle school students on the subject of quality of lifeActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expression
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Debating Topics for Middle School: Family Life
Get your middle school students debating topics that are both relevant and important to them while building their critical thinking skills. Students will be encouraged to develop their communication and debating skills, while opening their minds to different viewpoints. Each debate package covers and reinforces the five basic steps of the debating process: gathering information, exploring all sides of an issue, forming an initial opinion, defending the position in a debate and finally, refining
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5th - 7th
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SBAC ELA Grade 5 Complete Assessment with Informational Performance Task
Susan's Here to There ConnectionsYour feedback means the WORLD to me!Get them ready! Prepare your students with a complete ELA Smarter Balance Assessment aligned to SBAC's high stakes summative assessment. This assessmentprepares your students with the format and item types they will encounter. This assessment would also be a valuable resource for preparing for all test types.SBAC requires that students write three types of essays: Narrative, Opinion and Informational. This complete assessm
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4th - 6th
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Words on Fire Novel Study Discuss Reflect Write Classroom and Distance Learning
Complete with Google Slides™ and pdf formats! This resource includes 125+ comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Words on Fire, written by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Nielsen. This book is a compelling historical fiction novel that continues the tradition of Nielsen's earlier works including Resistance and A Night Divided by highlighting an important story from history. It centers on
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4th - 9th
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Shouting at the Rain Hunt Novel Study Discuss Write Class and Distance Learning
This product includes 215+ novel study questions, discussion questions, literary elements questions, and writing prompts on cards for studying the novel, Shouting at the Rain, written by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, heart-breaking, hopeful, assuring, and heart-warming as it engages students in important discussions on significant themes. It has special appeal for middle grade readers and numerous students will relate to the experiences of D
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4th - 7th
Conversation Starters Package on Humor
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on humor.What's included:A list of 10 thought-provoking questions for middle school students on the subject of humorActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitional phras
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5th - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Once Upon a TiM by Gibbs Novel Study Comprehension, Composition, Enrichment
This resource in PDF and Google Slides formats™ includes comprehension questions, discussion prompts, enrichment activities, and composition prompts for the book Once Upon a TiM by Stuart Gibbs. This is a whimsical, cross-curricular adventure story full of adventure, humor, literary elements, vocabulary, life lessons, and important themes. Stuart Gibbs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Spy School series, numerous books, screenplays, animated films, and TV shows. This first book in
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3rd - 5th
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The Canyon's Edge Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 208 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel The Canyon's Edge written by Dusti Bowling. This book is an engaging and thrilling realistic fiction novel written in both prose and verse. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Friendship, Survival, Loss/Grief, Facing Fears, PTSDThis book
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4th - 7th
Context Clues 4 Corners Games Bundle
Context Clues 4 Corners Games Bundle Helping students find words, sentences, or punctuation signals around a new or unfamiliar word to figure out a new word’s meaning can be challenging. Using context clues effectively can show dramatic improvement in reading comprehension and vocabulary growth. Get your students up and moving around with these Context Clues 4 Corners games adding to your classroom or tutoring vocabulary-building resources and word work activities!Grade 4 Vocabulary Acquisition
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3rd - 6th
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Distress Signal by Mary E Lambert Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 160 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Distress Signal written by Mary E. Lambert. This book is a realistic fiction survival story that is thrilling and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Survival, Friendship, Adventure, Natural Disasters, Wilderness, Self-AwarenessThis boo
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3rd - 6th
96 Miles by J L Esplin Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 164 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel 96 Miles written by J. L. Esplin. This book is a suspenseful survival story that is enjoyable and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Survival; Siblings; Adventure; Determination; Power Failures; Self-RelianceThis book is an especially u
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3rd - 6th
Conversation Starters Package on Philosophy
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on philosophy.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle school students on the subject of philosophyActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transiti
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Stay by Bobbie Pyron Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 96 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Stay written by Bobbie Pyron. This book is a wonderful work of realistic fiction that is thought-provoking, eye-opening, informative, and inspiring. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet Book Award nominee.Book Themes: Animals Stories;
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3rd - 6th
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Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 212 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Ground Zero written by Alan Gratz. This book is a highly engaging and suspenseful historical fiction novel with many timely themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Survival, 9/11, War, Resilience, Afghanistan, U.S. History, Multiple P
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4th - 7th
Context Clues 4 Corners Game
My students love 4 Corners games in the classroom! Get your students up and moving around with this game designed to add to your ELA vocabulary-building resources and word work activities!This can be a great way to encourage your students to find words, sentences, or punctuation signals around a new or unfamiliar word to help figure out a new word’s meaning.When students use context clues effectively, there can be dramatic improvement in reading comprehension and vocabulary growth. Having the ex
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Context Clues 4 Corners Games Bundle
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