3rd grade character education literature circles

Character Education, English Language Arts, Special Education

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Those Shoes Differentiated Writing Activity | Wants and Needs

Created by

Miss Ashlee's Class

"Those Shoes" by Maribeth Boelts is a touching story of kindness and teaches the difference between wants and needs. This differentiated writing activity was created to compliment the book “Those Shoes” by Maribeth Boelts and is a great companion activity to any kindness unit. The writing prompt comes with three versions of differentiation to reach all ability levels, ranging from writing a short paragraph to choosing error-free picture choices. This resource includes:Shoe Flap Page – to color,

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Grades:

K - 3rd

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Activities, Literature Circles, Interactive Notebooks

Also included in: Kindness Activity BUNDLE | Building Character | Special Education Resource

Growth Mindset - Salt in His Shoes - Biography and Reading Comprehension

Created by

Character Education, Close Reading, English Language Arts

This activity packet can be used for guidance lessons, small group, read aloud activities, literature circles, sub work and more! Salt in His Shoes is a biography about Michael Jordan written by Delores and Roslyn Jordan. (His mother and sister) This book focuses on growth mindset because Michael shows that he is determined to become the best basketball player he can be, even though it is hard work. Other Salt in His Shoes Resources include: • Salt in His Shoes Creative Writing Newspaper Act

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

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CCSS:

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Growth Mindset - The Dot: Activity Packet

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Character Education, Close Reading, School Counseling

This activity packet can be used for guidance lessons, small group, read aloud activities, literature circles, sub work and more! Growth Mindset is a positive way of thinking. When someone laments, “Well, I’m just bad at Math!” or “I am terrible at cartwheels!”, the growth mindset approach would be to help the person look at their "temporary" short comings a different way. A growth mindset lets a person figure out the next step in his/her journey towards success and helps the learner take owners

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Grades:

2nd - 4th

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Printables, Literature Circles, Centers

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Character Education, English Language Arts, Reading

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Thank you, Mr. Falker: A Comprehension Scoot

Created by

2nd Grade Snickerdoodles

“Thank you, Mr. Falker” by Patricia Polacco is the perfect story for teacher appreciation week, the end of the school year, struggling readers, or a lesson on bullying. This activity can be used in small group instruction, as a literacy center, as a walk around, or as a scoot activity. This product includes a comprehension activity with 30 multiple choice question cards, student answer recording sheet, and an answer key If you like this activity, you may also be interested in other book stu

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Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

IB Learner Profile Activities For Any Fiction Book Includes ALL Learner Profiles

Created by

Children's Library Lady

You will find these IB learner profile activities helpful all year round to teach all the learner profile attributes.Use any fiction book related to the learner profile trait you are focused on. Each pack also included 20 picture book recommendations.The learner profile activities bundle includesTen packs, one for each of the attributes:InquirersKnowledgeableThinkersCommunicatorsPrincipledOpen-mindedCaringRisk-takersBalancedReflective Check out the preview for examples of the activities.MORE DET

Subjects:

Character Education, International Baccalaureate

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

Mistakes - A Growth Mindset lesson using Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg

Created by

Growth Mindset in Action

This growth mindset lesson is all about making mistakes as a part of the learning process. This lesson requires you to buy or have the book "Beautiful Oops" by Barney Saltzberg. This is a wonderful little board book where an artist turns many common "mistakes" into fun little drawings. This is a growth mindset lesson I use with my once weekly growth mindset classes from Kindergarten all the way through 5th grade. The students really love the pictures in this book and the message that mistakes a

Subjects:

Character Education, Critical Thinking, Short Stories

Grades:

K - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles, Lesson

Emmanuel's Dream- Book Study -Growth Mindset - Biography & Reading Comprehension

Created by

Character Education, Close Reading, Reading

This activity packet can be used for guidance lessons, small group, read aloud activities, literature circles, sub work and more! Emmanuel's Dream is written by Laurie Ann Thompson and Sean Qualls. This book is about Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah. He was born with only one leg in Ghana, Africa. Despite many challenges that he faced in his life, he was able to reach all of his dreams and change the conversation and perceptions following disabled people in Africa and around the world. This packet inc

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

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Character Education, Library Skills, Literature

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The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts 18 Activities NO PREP

Created by

Everywhere Librarian

Justin Roberts have made a book out of one of his beloved children's songs! You can find the song (same name as the book) on iTunes and play it for your class - they will love it!From Amazon: Hardly anyone noticed young Sally McCabe.She was the smallest girl in the smallest grade.But Sally notices everything—from the twenty-seven keys on the janitor’s ring to the bullying happening on the playground. One day, Sally has had enough and decides to make herself heard. And when she takes a chance and

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Grades:

K - 3rd

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Also included in: Third Grade Story Time 10 Book Bundle

Rosie Revere Engineer - Growth Mindset - Research, Reading Comprehension & STEM

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Character Education, English Language Arts, U.S. History

This activity packet can be used for guidance lessons, small group, read aloud activities, literature circles, sub work and more! Rosie Revere Engineer by: Andrea Beaty is an awesome story about a little girl who dreams of becoming an engineer! She creates inventions for her relatives and learns important life lessons along the way. Her Great-Great Aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) helps Rosie adopt a growth mindset and is instrumental in helping Rosie grow as a person and as an engineer! Rosie l

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Character Education, Literature, Spring

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Miss Rumphius Complete Literature Study

Created by

Teachers Toolkit

This Miss Rumphius Complete Literature Study was created to accompany the book Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. The activities are designed to encourage students to read closely and think critically about the text. This delightful picture book is a great way to introduce students to philosophical thinking! Ideal for whole class teaching or small group instruction, this resource is packed full of engaging activities! Click here to check out the FREE complementary 10 question Miss Rumphius Comp

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

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Gender Equality Activities

Created by

Dizzy Ozzy

Gender Equality unit for Kindergarten to Grade 3. This resource features 10 lessons that focus on friendship, acceptance, challenging gender stereotypes, positive self-image, and understanding. This unit offers an extensive book list that will help teachers to gather a wide range of quality books that help to challenge gender stereotypes. This would be an excellent option to replacing an author study with a "thematic book study". It is perfect for addressing health and social studies curriculums

Subjects:

Character Education, Literature, Social Studies - History

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Lesson

Also included in: Grade 2 Mega Bundle

THE HUNDRED DRESSES by Eleanor Estes - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

Created by

Learning Through Lit

Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their

Subjects:

Character Education, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Literature Circles

CCSS:

Back to School, Character Education, Reading

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Gibberish: Read Aloud Lesson and Activities

Created by

The Colorful Apple

Back to School is such a hectic time, so these read aloud lessons are all done for you! Picture books are a great way to teach important social skills. And the book, Gibberish, is perfect for teaching students to include others!>> GET MORE WITH THE SEL BUNDLE! <<This interactive read aloud lesson plan for Gibberish is ready for you to simply print and teach!Book Title: Gibberish by Young VoSocial Skill: Including Others_______________________________________________________________

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

Also included in: Back to School Read Alouds: Bundle 2

This is a School: Read Aloud Lesson and Activities

Created by

The Colorful Apple

Back to School is such a hectic time, so these read aloud lessons are all done for you! Picture books are a great way to teach important social skills. And the book, This is a School, is perfect for building a classroom community!>> GET MORE WITH THE SEL BUNDLE! <<This interactive read aloud lesson plan for This is a School is ready for you to simply print and teach!Book Title: This is a School by John SchuSocial Skill: School Community______________________________________________

Subjects:

Back to School, Character Education, Reading

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

Also included in: Back to School Read Alouds: Bundle 2

Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae 17 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

Created by

Everywhere Librarian

Charming story about mindset and confidence! From Amazon: Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend. With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness. I have created

Subjects:

Character Education, Literature, Reading

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles, Centers

Also included in: It's Time for a Story 10 Book Bundle SET THREE 149 Activities for 10 Titles

Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun Book Companion Back to School Read Aloud KINDNESS

Created by

Teaching Inclusion

Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun : The Courage To Be Who You Are / Kindness Awareness Read Aloud Book Study Companion Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Maria Dismondy (book not included). This 48-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 48 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4

Subjects:

Character Education, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

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Star of the Week (Boho Rainbow THEME) Editable/Non-Editable

Created by

Wild Protea - Teaching

Star of the Week is a great way to build classroom community, self-esteem, and incorporate Common Core speaking and listening standards. This pack is a perfect "Star of the Week" idea.The download includes:- a certificate (4 different options to choose from)(Name, Date & Teacher Name are EDITABLE on the certificate)- a badge (4 Different options to choose from)(Name is EDITABLE on the badge) LARGE SIZE and SMALL SIZE AVAILABLE- an explanation of star of the week activities for Monday-Friday(

Subjects:

Character Education, English Language Arts, Products For TpT Sellers

Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

Also included in: Growing Bundle - Boho Rainbow 2020-2021

THE HUNDRED DRESSES - Comprehension & Text Evidence (Answer Key Included)

Created by

Learning Through Lit

Rationale 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. (Includes questions from each chapter)

Subjects:

Character Education, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

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Growth Mindset - The Most Magnificent Thing - Story Elements

Created by

Character Education, Close Reading, English Language Arts

The Most Magnificent Thing is a book about Growth Mindset written by Ashley Spires. This book follows the story of a young girl and her dog as they try and make the most magnificent thing. Our two lovable characters try to not get upset when there are minor setbacks in their plan. However; the girl and her dog get frustrated when things are not happening as they had planned. Read the story to see how the duo calm down and regroup to finally be successful with their plan! The packet includes: •

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

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