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Aztec, Inca, Maya Unit

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for engaging activities about the Aztec, Inca and Maya civilizations to your upper elementary and middle school students? This Mesoamerica unit is ready for immediate use in your classroom. Included are various engaging activities to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

$10.00

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The 39 Clues The Maze of Bones Novel Activities Bundle

By Wise Guys

The 39 Clues The Maze of Bones Novel Activities Bundle. This is a comprehensive teacher-created resource for The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan. Included in this super bundle resource is:- Comprehension Guide (17-pages)- Comprehension

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Staff

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Worksheets, Activities, Guided Reading Books

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A Single Shard Novel Unit

By Wise Guys

Here is A Single Shard Novel Study Unit by Linda Sue Park. This is a reading comprehension activity guide and answer key for A Single Shard. This is one of the most comprehensive reading packets you will find directly related to this book. Included

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Guided Reading Books

$10.50

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The Devil's Arithmetic Novel Study Unit Activities Bundle

By Wise Guys

Here is a comprehensive bundle of novel activities for The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen. This novel unit has everything you need for your upper elementary and middle school students.Included in this Reading Super Bundle is:A 29-page

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Guided Reading Books

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Main Idea and Details Kinesthetic Activity

By Wise Guys

Do your upper elementary students struggle with identifying the main idea and supporting details? The objective for this activity is to get students up and moving to engage them while learning about how to identify the main idea and supporting

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RI.8.2

$6.50

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Wonder Novel Study Unit

By Wise Guys

This is a novel study unit for Wonder by RJ Palacio. You will not find a more comprehensive reading activity guide for Wonder anywhere else!Included in this zipped bundle for the novel Wonder is:73-Page Reading Guide (with tons of reading

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables

$12.00

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Number the Stars Novel Study Unit

By Wise Guys

Here is a Number the Stars Novel Study Unit. This is one of the most comprehensive reading activity guides that you will find for Number the Stars by Lois Lowry out there.Here is what is included:19 pages of activitiesvocabulary word studyanswer

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books

$10.50

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Multiplication Facts Game Show Activity

By Wise Guys

Here is an engaging multiplication facts game show activity you won't want to miss. This multiplication activity is a fun way to have your students review many of their basic multiplication facts. The categories are: terrific twos, fantastic fours,

Subjects:

Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Games

$4.00

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Test Prep Paragraph Structure Topic Sentences and Main Idea and Details

By Wise Guys

Here is a Test Prep Activity Bundle including paragraph structure, topic sentences, and main idea and supporting details. Feel free to use these resources as you prepare your students for a big test or simply use them as a way to improve your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Test Preparation

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$10.50

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Five Themes of Geography

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for a Five Themes of Geography Introductory Slideshow activity for your upper elementary and middle school students? This 24-page PDF slideshow will introduce your students to the 5 themes of Geography (Movement, Regions, Human

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Geography

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$5.50

105

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Student Engagement Task Cards

By Wise Guys

These 25 task cards are intended to help you to increase student engagement in your classroom. We all know that students need to be engaged in order to learn. Included in this file are 25 activities to help with student engagement. Here are just a

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Problem Solving

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$5.25

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Ruby Holler Novel Unit

By Wise Guys

Here is a Ruby Holler Novel Study Unit. This is a reading comprehension activity guide and answer key for Ruby Holler by Newbery Author Sharon Creech.Newbery Winner Sharon Creech's Ruby Holler is a delightful book about a beautiful, mysterious place

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Guided Reading Books

$10.50

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How a Bill Becomes a Law Board Game Activity

By Wise Guys

Here is a fun and engaging board game about United States government and how a bill becomes a law. Some of the key topics covered are two-thirds vote, veto, House of Representatives, Senate, the President, and more.The purpose of this activity is

Subjects:

Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Games

$3.00

138

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Student Teacher Letter of Recommendation for Teaching

By Wise Guys

Here is a student teacher final letter of recommendation example for when they are student teaching. This is a final letter of recommendation that you could use whenever you have a student teacher in your classroom. It is designed for an elementary

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Assessment, Reflective Journals for Teachers

$3.25

107

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$Genius Hour Math Unit Activity$

Genius Hour Math Unit Activity

By Wise Guys

This Genius Hour math unit is sure to be a hit with your students. Genius Hour Math is a time for students to do an in-depth project based on a mathematical concept. This allow students CHOICE in their learning. This would be an excellent resource

Subjects:

Math, Other (Math), Gifted and Talented

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

$6.00

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Genius Hour Digital Activity

By Wise Guys

Are you looking to use Genius Hour in a digital format with your upper elementary and middle school students in the classroom? Your students will be engaged in an exciting journey to become an expert on a topic they are passionate about. Genius Hour

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Research, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.3.7, W.4.7, W.5.7, W.6.7, W.7.7, SL.3.4, SL.4.4, SL.5.4, SL.6.4, SL.7.4

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April Fools Day Activities

By Wise Guys

Prank your students on April Fools Day with this activity! This reading directions activity is a sure fire way get your students on April Fools Day! Students are required to "read all directions before doing any problem" which rarely happens. You

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$2.50

575

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Brain Breaks Cards - An Upper Elementary Activity

By Wise Guys

Here are 56 fun and engaging Brain Breaks for your upper elementary students! These Brain Break activity task cards are great for those times when your students need an energizer in the classroom! There are four brain break cards to a regular page.

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Games

$4.00

270

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Lightning Thief Novel Study Discussion Questions

By Wise Guys

If you are using Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief in your classroom as a novel unit or read aloud, you need to check out our chapter by chapter questions. This is novel unit activity features over 40 discussion questions for the book Percy

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$3.25

113

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Civil War | Citing Evidence | Group Activities

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for engaging activities to help teach your upper elementary and middle school students about the Civil War? The purpose of this activity is for your students to gain a better understanding of the American Civil War between the Union

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.7, RI.5.9, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

$8.50

417

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With a combined 40 years of teaching experience at the elementary and middle school levels, We, Wise Guys, have tried our very best to be at the forefront of creating engaging and useful resources that incorporate for many subject areas.

MY TEACHING STYLE

We, Wise Guys, believe in teaching to the whole child. We incorporate various teaching styles in the classroom that help all students learn. We try our very best to make our lessons fun and engaging for our students.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergraduates of UW-La Crosse and UW-Eau Claire. Masters Graduates of UW-La Crosse and UW-Eau Claire.

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We both hold Masters Degrees in Education: Language Arts and Professional Development. Visit our blog below: http://creativecommoncoreclassroom.com/

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, World Languages, Spanish, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Other (Performing Arts), Computer Science, Drama, Career and Technical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Statistics, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Instructional Technology, General Science, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month