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4th grade Spring science literature circle microsofts
BUNDLE A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel & Film Study Unit (editable)
About this Unit & NovelThis is a Common Core-aligned literature study unit for use with the graphic novel, A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel, adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s 1963 Newberry-winner by Hope Larson. The lessons and activities here span the curriculum, from vocabulary building and literary analysis, to creative writing and argument building to side trips into some of the STEM concepts that surface in the novel. Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language app
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4th - 7th
Student Run Newscast PBL (5 lesson plans, 5 news segments, 23 student jobs)
Student Run Newscast Project Based Learning This resource is a bundle of my 5 New Segment Project Based Learning Enrichment Packets, complete with job descriptions, graphic organizers and the writing process. Each one is centered around completing a news segment that when put altogether, creates a complete classroom news broadcast. Each segment includes engaging tasks, graphic organizers, informative writing lessons and research strategies that give students a voice and choice in their i
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2nd - 8th
Phineas Gage: A Gruesome But True Story of About Brain Science
A power point presentation to supplement Phineas Gage: A Gruesome But True Story of About Brain Science novel. Perfect for review and retention of facts. This presentation contain animation as well as photos related to the book.
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4th - 6th
Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express READING + STEM Elementary GATE
If you’ve come to know my units, you’ll find the same sort of critical thinking and hands-on exploration and creativity here . . .
Come all the way across the curriculum from READING to STEM activities in this hands-on unit. My advanced group 2nd graders loved this! I would use this for advanced 1st graders in their second semester or 3rd grade as well. I don’t think it would be a stretch to say 4th graders would enjoy it as well.
“Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express” is a Reading Rainbow
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1st - 4th
FRENCH Books for Emergent Readers - High Frequency Words Set #7: March
4 SIMPLE FRENCH EMERGENT READERS! PERFECT FOR FRENCH IMMERSION AND FOR NEW FRENCH STUDENTS OF ANY AGE. FULL COLOR AND B&W.
These books are truly for new readers. They contain no more than 6 words per page, have repetitive and familiar sentence structures, and use common vocabulary being taught in French classrooms. They also have dots to indicate where each word begins to promote one-to-one word matching.
I have included a PowerPoint presentation of the books that is perfect for whole c
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PreK - 6th
50 Text-Dependent Questions: "Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry"
This comprehensive set of complex text-dependent questions delves into Neil deGrasse Tyson's captivating book, "Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry."50+ Thought-provoking Questions: Explore a wide range of topics, from the vastness of the cosmos and the life cycle of stars to the mysteries of dark matter and the Big Bang theory.Multiple Levels of Inquiry: Go beyond basic comprehension with questions that encourage analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.Engaging with the Text: Deepen student un
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4th - 7th
Curiosity the Rover and the Long Trip to Mars
This is an original Reader's Theater script for elementary grades.
It imagines Curiosity the Rover's trip to Mars and what it encounters...
It includes 5 characters and includes a vocabulary list as well.
A fun story based on a relevant event that every student is interested in!
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2nd - 6th
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Literature Study on The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENT ELA
This is the literature study I did in my middle school science classroom for my low readers. It could also be done in a 3rd to 5th grade class as well. It is on a chapter book called "The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo" by Jean Craighead George and is known as an "ecomystery", which applies for any unit on ecology, the environment, or the everglades. It is around a 4th grade reading level and is 9 chapters (143 pages). The document I created gives guiding questions for each chapter and my student
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4th - 7th
Solar System Fold Out Activity | Comprehension| Cut and Paste
Create a fun and educational solar system foldable that includes a cut-and-paste activity and comprehension reading activity. This interactive tool will engage students in learning about the planets and their alignment in our solar system. Cut-and-Paste Activity: Provide students with images or names of the planets to cut out and paste in the correct order around the sun at the center of the foldable. This hands-on activity will help reinforce the order of the planets and their distance from th
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3rd - 5th
The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions - Comprehension Questions and Vocab
This resource includes comprehension questions and vocabulary study for Book 1 of The Nocturnals series, The Mysterious Abduction. It's a great book for a class of animal lovers! Also included is a final assessment and research questions regarding rare animals from around the world.
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3rd - 8th, Higher Education
Mr. Hippo's Easter Egg Surprise -Reader's Theatre Story-book Presentation
Included in Mr. Hippo's Easter Egg Surprise Reader's Theatre Story-book Unit:27 page/slide story with text and illustrations on each page/slide.5 characters (if you choose to read it as a reader's theatre)8 questions are posted throughout the storyMr. Hippo's Easter Egg Surprise synopsis:Mr. Hippo wants to be a father, but his friend, Mouse, says that Mr. Hippo is too old to have a child. In the morning, a stranger drops a basket with an egg in it on Mr. Hippo's doorstep. Mr. Hippo discovers the
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3rd - 5th
Frog and Toad Reader's Theatre *EDITABLE
This Reader's Theatre is adapted from Arnold Nobel's
"Frog and Toad All Year" chapter titled "The Corner." I used this as a supplemental activity for the week we read the story from the Harcourt Trophies series, but could be used independently.
I created this for 5 students: Frog, Toad, and 3 narrators. It is an editable file so you can change, separate, or combine parts as needed.
*I do not own the original material. This is adapted into a student-friendly template to hand out and highlight
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1st - 4th
Structured Venn Diagram Differentiated for Special Needs with guided notes
This is a Structured Venn Diagram that I have created and used with students in my classes. It allows the students to focus directly on the task at hand without spending time processing the Venn Diagram. To further differentiate for student needs, three Venn Diagrams are provided for the number of similarities and differences a student may be capable of noting. The Venn Diagrams can be used for scaffolding as students become more capable in determining similarities and differences.A notes pag
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K - 12th
Community - Road Signs!
GREAT activity for social studies/community unit, safety, reasoning, reading, verbal expression, & vocabulary development! Signs presented are ones that the students can commonly see in their environment.4 Slides. Students move the phrases to the box beside the associated sign. Each slide has one answer that is not a match.
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2nd - 6th, Staff
Skeleton Talk Poem: Rhyming Poem About Bones
This poem is a freebie and positive feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!
This poem is a rhyming poem designed to provide short facts about bones while building fluency. Kids love poetry and learning about new things using a variety of tools. I use poems during our literacy and apple academic centers. I also made a large one on chart paper for students to read and practice. I hope you enjoy this fun poem, perfect to use during the fall or nutrition/bones unit.
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K - 5th
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Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back Poetry Packet
This poetry packet was created to go along with Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back by Joseph Bruchac. Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back is a recommended text for Module 1A, Grade 4 ELA on EngageNY.org. Students will be able to meet many of the CCSS while learning more about the history of Native Americans and poetry.
This can be printed out as a poetry packet for each student or handed out daily, as you study each of the thirteen moon poems in the book.
After studying each poem, students are asked
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3rd - 5th
WEATHER FORECASTING - FREE INFORMATION, MAPS, REPORTS, RESOURCES & PRINTABLES
WEATHER FORECASTING - FREE RESOURCES (VOL 3-6) includes excerpts from the four weather forecasting booklets described below.
WEATHER FORECASTING – INFORMATION VOLUME 3 by Jeanette Vuuren explains how meteorologists use their knowledge and skills - focusing on aspects in nature, as well as information provided by weather instruments - to help them predict the weather. It also explains how different industries are affected by weather and why they heavily rely on weather forecasts for their safet
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2nd - 5th
Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species Comprehension Questions
Here are some questions based on the Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species book written by: Alexandra Wright.
There are multiple choice questions, short answer, and an essay where they have to explain which animal they would want to save and 3 reasons why.
Great for small group, literature circles, whole class, and individual work.
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3rd - 6th
The Tale of Peter Rabbit -Reader's Theatre Story-Book Slide Show
Included in the Tale of Peter Rabbit Reader's Theatre Story-Book Slide Show:28 slides/pages with text and illustrations on each slide/page.4 characters if you choose to read this story as a class reader's theatre.The Tale of Peter Rabbit synopsis:Mischievous and disobedient young Peter Rabbit gets into trouble when he disobeys his mother, and sneaks into Mr. McGregor's farm. Peter is found and is chased around the garden by Mr. McGregor. Will Peter Rabbit be able to escape the garden, or will Mr
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2nd - 4th
Science in the News
This product is an easy to use hand-out for students to fill out while they are reading the what's up in cool science in the news. I use the Science in the News for Students and Science Daily websites because they know how to perfectly target middle school students. I'd also highly recommend them for upper elementary, as well.
Identify the main idea and supporting details (i.e. evidence) of popular research.
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3rd - 9th
Deciduous Forest Biome Lesson Bundle w/ a Special Focus on Forests in Literature
Save yourself time in preparation of teaching an introduction on the deciduous forest biome. You will present answers to these questions:What makes the deciduous forest different from many other biomes?What are the famous flora and fauna in these forests?What is dendrochronology?How have the deciduous forest been used throughout history?How does famous literature symbolize the forests?The PowerPoint includes screen scripts.Additional items include:Scavenger HuntGoogle Earth Exploration with coo
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4th - 8th
Guided Reading/Read Aloud Plan THUNDER AND LIGHTNING by Wendy Pfeffer Level K
Guided Reading/Read Aloud Plan for Thunder and Lightningby Wendy PfefferGuided Reading Level K -vocabulary picture word wall cards organized by chapter (perfect for ESL ELL students) -vocabulary worksheet for students -comprehension questions for each chapter
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PreK - 8th
Non-Fiction Reading Strategies in Science
This visual 1 pager of 6 different nonfiction reading strategies that can be used in science classes when reading through informational text. It can be glued into students' notebooks and used a reference page for when students are doing annotations in their reading. Making the strategies clear and visible to students help them with their ownership of them and will help them in beginning to use them while they read. Many students struggle with seeing reading as an active instead of a passive proc
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3rd - 9th
Halloween Word Scramble
Here is a chance to get your inner "ghoul" on with this Halloween Word Scramble. Enjoy this sort of holiday and crack open a Snickers Bar and have some fun. Some of the words are difficult and may haunt you still.
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4th - 12th
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