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Genius Hour Activity - Passion Project for Upper Elementary Students

By Wise Guys

This Genius Hour activity pack is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students. Teaching can be overwhelming with all the planning that you have to do. This Genius Hour activity will save you time and headaches as you plan and begin to

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Writing, For All Subjects

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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RI.4.7, RI.4.9, RI.5.7, RI.5.9, RI.6.7, RI.6.8, SL.5.4, SL.5.5, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10...

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Holes Novel Activities

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for a Holes novel study end of unit activity? This is a resource that includes end of the story comprehension projects designed for the book Holes by Louis Sachar. The purpose of this activity is for students to show their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

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

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Projects, Guided Reading Books

$3.00

195

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone Novel Study Unit

By Wise Guys

Do you want a fun and engaging way to teach a novel study on Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone to your upper elementary students while incorporating reading strategies into it? Here is what is included:comprehension questions for each

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Printables

$12.00

118

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Patriots and Loyalists American Revolution Activity

By Wise Guys

Do you want your upper elementary and middle school students to understand the difference between Patriots and Loyalists during the Revolutionary War? This is an American Revolution informational text activity about Loyalists vs Patriots. This

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Reading, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

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

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Activities, Handouts

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RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.6, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.6, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6...

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The Lightning Thief Novel Study

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for novel study activity to use with Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief in your upper elementary or middle school reading classroom? This novel study unit of The Lightning Thief is an amazing collection of activities that will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

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Guided Reading Books, Printables

$13.25

350

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Novel Study Unit

By Wise Guys

Here is a novel unit for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. This is a reading comprehension activity guide and answer key for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. This guide contains 19 pages of activities (40 total pages

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books

$12.00

250

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The Lightning Thief Novel Study Bundle

By Wise Guys

This Lightning Thief novel study bundle is the most comprehensive resource out there to meet the needs of your students. Don’t spend your limited time on an endless search. We have put together a fully comprehensive resource for teachers to

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Guided Reading Books, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.6, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.6, RL.5.1...

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Restating the Question Teaching Students How to Write Complete Sentences

By Wise Guys

Do your students struggle with restating the question when trying to write a complete sentence? This writing resource will help you teach students how to restate a question in their responses. This is an important skill to have, and one we have

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$4.25

262

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The Red Pyramid Novel Unit

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for a comprehensive novel study for The Red Pyramid for your upper elementary and middle school students? Our novel guide for The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan is comprehensive and engaging for all

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books

$15.00

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone Novel Study Unit Bundle

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for a Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone Novel Study Unit Bundle? This reading bundle for Harry Potter has everything you need to help teach this amazing fantasy novel in your upper elementary classroom.Included in this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Assessment, Guided Reading Books

$45.25

$29.00

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ELA Test Prep Vocabulary

By Wise Guys

Here are ELA Test Prep vocabulary cards in kid friendly language. One obstacle that we have found with standardized tests are a lack of kid friendly vocabulary terms. All of the lists that we have found are too difficult for students in grades 3, 4

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Tools for Common Core, Test Preparation

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Printables, Interactive Notebooks

$4.50

305

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The 39 Clues The Maze of Bones Novel Unit

By Wise Guys

This is a novel study unit and answer key for The 39 Clues The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan. It contains 17 pages of comprehension questions and activities for the book.Included in this resource is:17-Page Comprehension GuideAnswer KeyEnd of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables

$12.00

115

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Authors Mood Tone and Style

By Wise Guys

Do you want your upper elementary students to be able to understand the author's tone, mood, and style? If so, this resource is for you! The overall purpose for this activity is to have your students understand the difference between mood, tone, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4

$4.00

115

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Upper Elementary Morning Daily Work Bundle for School Year

By Wise Guys

This is our popular Daily Work Bundle Activity for the entire school year! This is perfect for your upper elementary students. This bundled resource is designed for students to be engaged every day Monday through Friday for the entire school year

Subjects:

Reading, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games

$20.00

$15.00

166

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Opinion and Persuasive Writing Unit

By Wise Guys

Do your upper elementary students struggle with opinion and persuasive writing? This persuasive and opinion writing unit will give you the tools necessary to successfully teach this topic in your classroom. Rubrics, planning sheets, and handouts

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

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W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.1, W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b...

$6.50

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Guided Reading Activities Bundle for Upper Elementary

By Wise Guys

Do you struggle with finding engaging guided reading activities for your upper elementary students? This guided reading activity bundle is an amazing collection of activities that will have your students interested and engaged in reading as part of

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.6, RL.3.7, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.7, RL.5.1, RL.5.2...

$24.00

$15.00

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ELA Test Prep Citing Text Evidence Activity

By Wise Guys

Do your upper elementary reading students struggle with being able to cite text evidence? This ELA test prep resource is intended to help your grades 3-5 students prepare for any standardized test where they will have to cite evidence in their

Subjects:

Tools for Common Core, Informational Text, Test Preparation

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Assessment, For Principals & Administrators

$4.50

490

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3rd 4th 5th Grade Reading Strategy Assessments

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for reading strategy assessments for your upper elementary 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students? Here are reading assessment worksheets and rubrics that will help you tremendously in the classroom. This resource includes 9

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.6, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2...

$6.50

240

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The Red Pyramid Novel Unit Activities Bundle

By Wise Guys

Here is The Red Pyramid Novel Study Unit Bundle. This is a bundle of activities for the novel The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan. Buy this SUPER BUNDLE and SAVE MONEY!Download our preview for more details!Here is what is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.6, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2...

$46.00

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Complete Sentences Writing Activity

By Wise Guys

#TOAST23 Do your students struggle with writing complete sentences? This activity is an interactive slideshow that will engage and entertain your students while teaching them the basics of how to write a complete sentence. Included in the activity

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$4.25

340

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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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.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

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

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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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