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Critical thinking social studies Common Core RL.3.3 resources
March Madness Reading Test Prep Challenge - 3rd & 4th Grade
Let March Madness and test prep combine in this fiction and nonfiction reading comprehension challenge! This engaging and rigorous march madness classroom activity will help your students understand important reading skills and practice ! It requires students to read 15 unique passages and answer text evidence questions to cover many standards and skills!Why will these challenges help your students grow?Engagement- Students will be engaged from the beginning to the end of the challenges. In this
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3rd - 4th
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Surgery Day for Reading Comprehension Practice - Doctor Transformation
Students will practice many reading skills in a doctor transformation challenge. Transform your room as much as you want into a hospital then give your kid rigorous reading challenges in order to fix their patients! These challenges will have passages that they will use their close reading skills to read and answer text dependent questions with! Why will these challenges help your students grow?Engagement- Students will be engaged from the beginning to the end of the challenges. They won't even
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Reading Skill Challenges Full Year Bundle
MORE MINI MYSTERIES: 20 Fun Mystery Stories & Reading Comprehension Activities
Grab your reluctant readers' attention with these short, high-interest mysteries! No prep worksheets sure to improve reading comprehension.Follow along with Detective Cody as she solves these 20 intriguing "whodunits" mysteries. Reading comprehension and critical-thinking skills get a workout as students read each mystery, then follow the clues to their logical conclusions. Clever questions and activities encourage students to find facts, read for details, analyze situations, make inferences, p
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2nd - 6th
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Book Report Foldable Project: Pop-Up Picture Book with Editable Rubrics
Are you tired of the same extension projects for independent novel studies or literature circles? Then look no further! This 3D Pop-Up Picture Book Report comes with everything your students will need to create this foldable project. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! You will only need plain white paper, scissors, glue and coloring tools to create this engaging project. That’s all! Included in this resource:Step by step instructions that will be easy enough for your s
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3rd - 7th
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Test Prep Reading Skills Carnival | Digital and Printable
Make test prep fun with a test prep carnival! Students will answer text-dependent questions that are both multiple choice and short response. They will read rigorous passages and then answer the questions in order to earn tickets. These tickets can be used in your classroom carnival.You can use real carnival games or just use board games! Why will these challenges help your students grow?Engagement- Students will be engaged from the beginning to the end of the challenges. They won't even realize
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3rd - 4th
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The Egypt Game Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities & Test
This novel study for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, contains 165 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: The Egypt Game and Hoot Novel Study Bundle
Emergency Sub Plans Grades 2nd 3rd and 4th
Have you ever woke for school feeling like death is tapping you on the shoulder? You push Mr. Death aside to haul yourself into school. Substitute plans HAVE to be done! With the help of this emergency sub plan kit, and just a little preparation on your part, you will know all is well at school. You can concentrate on getting better!Using only the traditional substitute pages makes this kit perfect for your regular sub folder too.==================================================================
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2nd - 4th
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3rd Grade Reading Review Game | Digital Escape Room | Google Distance Learning
This digital (Google) end of the year test prep escape room game is the most fun way to review the 3rd grade reading standards while encouraging critical thinking and problem solving! It can be used live in the classroom or via distance learning. In this escape, students will compete individually or as a group to beat the clock and escape Planet Emoji!*This is a digital version for use with student Google accounts. If your students don't have access to Google accounts, use the print version inst
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3rd
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Also included in: Emoji Escape Room EVERYTHING Bundle Math and ELA Review 2nd-6th
Scientist and Inventor Research Project Template Brochure & Poster Styles
Research 25 different scientists and inventors - assign one to each student, or follow a group study format where everyone studies the same person. If you keep interactive journals, the flip-flap tri-fold booklets are a good option. If you would prefer a poster format, I have included that as well. This would also work well as an initial activity leading up to a wax museum night.What You'll GetFlip flap /trifold book (brochure style) Poster template25 Black and white images of scientists and Inv
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2nd - 5th
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The Legend of the Poinsettia FULL Day of Lesson Plans for Upper Elementary
This product is everything the busy classroom has been looking for! You'll receive a FULL day of lesson plans based on The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola (a lesson for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, plus a hallway display!).Update November 2020: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class.How does this work?
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3rd - 5th
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Interactive Reading Notebook * Book Reports & Comprehension Strategies
Interactive Reading Notebook to use with ANY Fiction Book! There are over 100 foldables and activities included in this resource. This product will accompany almost any fiction book that you use in your classroom. There are interactive activities that focus on whole book comprehension {book reports}, as well as foldables that reinforce once specific strategy or skill. This resource also works great as an added resource to Guided Reading or intervention groups. Test prep doesn't have to be b
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2nd - 5th
Historical Perspectives -Paris, France Summer Olympic Games 2024 - Print/Digital
This mini "2024 Paris, France Summer Olympic Games " pack takes a look at the Paris games. This Historical Perspectives pack explores the 2024 Summer Games, through fiction and non-fiction texts, as well as through primary source photos and documents for grades 3-6.The pack includes a print-ready pack for students, which you can print as a packet or as individual pages which you can spread out over a few days AS WELL AS a digital version for Google AS WELL AS a version for Easel.**This is a FORE
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3rd - 6th
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Henry's Freedom Box FULL DAY of Lesson Activities for Upper Elementary
This product is everything the busy classroom needs! You'll receive a FULL day of lesson plans based on Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine (a lesson for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, plus a craft/hallway display!).Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class.How does this work?Your download will c
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3rd - 5th
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Reading Log - Independent Reading Response Homework Log - Use with any book
A few years ago, I ditched timers and parent signatures from my nightly reading homework log – and I’ve never looked back. This resource was created from a need to engage students in their independent reading rather than make it a dreaded chore. This Homework Reading Log contains two main parts: the reading log and a question choice sheet. On the log, students list the book they read each night and then choose a response question to show what they've learned from their reading. Students are to
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3rd - 5th
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Interactive Read Alouds 2nd Grade 3rd Grade Making Inferences Deeper Questions
Interactive Read Alouds with your Favorite Picture BooksDeeper Thinking while Reading - Do you wish your students would practice deeper thinking so that they could increase their reading comprehension skills? I made this product in an effort to get my students to think more deeply about what they read. It is a product I am most proud of and one I had great fun making. Each story has 2 pages of open-ended comprehension questions that encourage your students to think rather than just answer. Y
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2nd - 4th
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Mr. Peabody's Apples Character Changes, Lessons Learned
Mr. Peabody’s Apples by Madonna is a beautiful story which can teach young readers how to watch the character for theme changes. By using the signpost strategy (Notice and Note Strategies for Close Reading by K. Beers and N. Probst), students can gain a better understanding of key elements in fictional text. When looking at the characters and major events, you can lead the class to see how these changes can affect the character over time. (This is the beginning of awareness for: character mot
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: A Book Companion Bundle
I Survived THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC, 1912 - Comprehension (W/Answer Key)
One page per chapter plus answer keyRationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (In
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2nd - 4th
The Great Kapok Tree Rainforest Unit Resources with Easel Activities
The Great Kapok Tree Rainforest Unit and Resources. Rainforest activities go with the book The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry. Includes: features of the rainforest, useful websites, art projects, vocabulary with a fun crossword puzzle, main idea and summarizing activity, graphic organizer, story elements and plot diagram, fun facts about the kapok tree, rainforest animals, how can I save the rainforest, chocolate cocoa recipe, math activity, science activity making a terrarium, geography sheet
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Earth Day Activities Bundle
Comprehension and Metacognition, Reading is THINKING, Good Readers
Reading is THINKING! These reading comprehension strategies, lessons, and student handouts are perfect for students needing extra practice with metacognition skills and learning to REALLY READ. Students will learn the difference between "FAKE READING" and "REAL READING."Lessons are great for:RTI / InterventionsGuided Reading lessonsSmall group reading instructionWhole group mini-lessonsLiteracy stations / centersInteractive Reading JournalsIncluded in this READING IS THINKING download:Teaching
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Metacognition, Reading Comprehension MEGA BUNDLE
Analyzing Character Traits and Biography Writing Bundle (Digital & Printable)
The Analyzing Character Traits Bundle includes two products, Analyzing Character Traits and Character Bio Reports. You can purchase them separately or save over 30% by purchasing them together in this bundle! Analyzing Character Traits includes a variety of lessons and activities for teaching students how to analyze character traits, along with ready-to-use graphic organizers and activity pages. The teacher’s guide includes the printable resources, and the lesson directions include links to Goog
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3rd - 6th
Malala's Magic Pencil FULL DAY of Lesson Plans for Upper Elementary
This product is everything the busy classroom has been looking for! You'll receive a FULL day of lesson plans based on Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai (a lesson for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, plus a hallway display!).Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class.How does this work?Your
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3rd - 5th
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Native American Unit | Native American Regions
Ready to learn about the different regions of Native Americans? This Unit has many hands-on & visual activities to engage your students.Native American Regions Included:►The Southwest► Plains► Eastern Woodlands► Pacific West Coast ►California You will find motivating lesson plan ideas & templates for informational text and expository writing lessons. This download also includes activities to go along with Native American myths/legends/fables. This unit contains up to 4 weeks' worth o
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2nd - 4th
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I Survived THE NAZI INVASION, 1944 Comp & Text Evidence (Answer Key Included)
One page per chapter plus answer keyRationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (In
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2nd - 4th
Metacognition Real Reading Salad Comprehension Strategy Activity ~ RTI
Metacognition and Real Reading Comprehension Strategy - Are your kids REALLY READING? ~ Real vs. Fake Reading Comprehension Kit. If your kids are struggling with comprehension, metacognition or just "pretending" to read, this just may be the resource for you! :)**Metacognition Real Reading Salad can also be found in a bundled set.**Metacognition MEGA BUNDLE!You may use these lessons and activities with any text or chapter, multiple books, a specific genre, poetry, etc. The strategies and activ
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Metacognition, Reading Comprehension MEGA BUNDLE
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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