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Critical thinking Common Core L.5.5b resources
Listening Activities Year Long Bundle | Following Directions | Sub Printable
Start the school year working on active listening and following directions with this year long set of 100 activities. Quit having to repeat your instructions and answer the same question over and over. These quick, fun, engaging activities can be done in as little as 15 minutes to help your students work on their listening and following directions skills. Great for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Perfect for a sub to do or those times you need to fill a few minutes with an activity that will keep kids
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3rd - 6th
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GROWTH MINDSET Activities | Social Emotional Learning | BRAIN
Looking for ways to cultivate a healthy mindset, courageous mentality, and an anxiety-free attitude in an interesting and engaging way?This DIGITAL or PRINTABLE resource combines engaging text, inspiring tips, brain riddles, and a fun craftivity together as a perfect way to teach a GROWTH Mindset or SELF-Care to your students.The growth mindset activities in this unit are intended to inspire students to take responsibility for their learning and enable them to think critically about what it take
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4th - 6th
Invisible by Gonzalez Graphic Novel Study comprehension, composition, activities
Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product provides resources for studying the graphic novel INVISIBLE by Christina Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed to
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5th - 8th
New Kid Jerry Craft Graphic Novel Study PDF and Digital Resource
Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product includes 110+ cards to use as resources for studying the graphic novel, New Kid by Jerry Craft. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed to engaging
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4th - 8th
Signs of Survival a memoir and oral history by Hartman for ELA and history
This product includes over 100 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the memoir, Signs of Survival, by Renee Hartman with Joshua M. Greene. This book is an inspiring narrative account of Renee and Herta Hartman's experiences as children in Czechoslovakia during WWII. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Courage,
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6th - 8th
A Wolf Called Wander Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 176 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel A Wolf Called Wander, written by Rosanne Parry. This book is a wonderful fiction novel based on the true story of a wolf called OR-7. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Adventure, Animals, Wolves, Nature, Survival, FamilyThis book is an especial
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3rd - 6th
Thanksgiving Craft Writing Prompt & Activities - Figurative Language
Looking for No PREP Thanksgiving Activities? Students will love this Doodle, Define, Draw and Decipher Thanksgiving workshop! Check out the set of activities that include Fall figurative language fun, Thanksgiving riddles and word search, as well as an engaging and fun-to-share Thanksgiving craftivity. Your students will love taking it home and challenging family members to add more!This resource is great for early finishers, centers, writing practice, or just some great enrichment for the week
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4th - 6th
Words on Fire Novel Study Discuss Reflect Write Classroom and Distance Learning
Complete with Google Slides™ and pdf formats! This resource includes 125+ comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Words on Fire, written by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Nielsen. This book is a compelling historical fiction novel that continues the tradition of Nielsen's earlier works including Resistance and A Night Divided by highlighting an important story from history. It centers on
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4th - 9th
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Shouting at the Rain Hunt Novel Study Discuss Write Class and Distance Learning
This product includes 215+ novel study questions, discussion questions, literary elements questions, and writing prompts on cards for studying the novel, Shouting at the Rain, written by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, heart-breaking, hopeful, assuring, and heart-warming as it engages students in important discussions on significant themes. It has special appeal for middle grade readers and numerous students will relate to the experiences of D
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4th - 7th
The Canyon's Edge Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 208 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel The Canyon's Edge written by Dusti Bowling. This book is an engaging and thrilling realistic fiction novel written in both prose and verse. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Friendship, Survival, Loss/Grief, Facing Fears, PTSDThis book
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4th - 7th
Once Upon a TiM by Gibbs Novel Study Comprehension, Composition, Enrichment
This resource in PDF and Google Slides formats™ includes comprehension questions, discussion prompts, enrichment activities, and composition prompts for the book Once Upon a TiM by Stuart Gibbs. This is a whimsical, cross-curricular adventure story full of adventure, humor, literary elements, vocabulary, life lessons, and important themes. Stuart Gibbs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Spy School series, numerous books, screenplays, animated films, and TV shows. This first book in
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3rd - 5th
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Distress Signal by Mary E Lambert Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 160 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Distress Signal written by Mary E. Lambert. This book is a realistic fiction survival story that is thrilling and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Survival, Friendship, Adventure, Natural Disasters, Wilderness, Self-AwarenessThis boo
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3rd - 6th
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 212 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Ground Zero written by Alan Gratz. This book is a highly engaging and suspenseful historical fiction novel with many timely themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Survival, 9/11, War, Resilience, Afghanistan, U.S. History, Multiple P
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4th - 7th
96 Miles by J L Esplin Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 164 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel 96 Miles written by J. L. Esplin. This book is a suspenseful survival story that is enjoyable and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Survival; Siblings; Adventure; Determination; Power Failures; Self-RelianceThis book is an especially u
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3rd - 6th
Stay by Bobbie Pyron Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 96 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Stay written by Bobbie Pyron. This book is a wonderful work of realistic fiction that is thought-provoking, eye-opening, informative, and inspiring. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet Book Award nominee.Book Themes: Animals Stories;
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3rd - 6th
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IDIOMS UNIT Heart Idioms Activities Games Figurative Language Valentine's Day
Use these HEART IDIOMS cards to extend your students’ understanding of common heart idioms. The challenge is to match the literal illustration of the idioms and idiom phrases to their figurative meanings. This can be accomplished in a number of ways, including 4 game formats. Also included are other activities for using the idiom cards, such as Scoot. This resource is also available digitally on TPT Easel. While the heart theme evokes thoughts of Valentines Day, this unit is holiday neutral.CO
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3rd - 5th
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The One Thing You'd Save Park novel study comprehension composition enrichment
This resource includes comprehension questions with composition prompts and enrichment/project activities for the book The One Thing You'd Save by award-winning author, Linda Sue Park. The resource is provided as a printable PDF and as Google Slides™ for use in Google Classroom™. This is a unique and timely book that promotes critical thinking, encourages cooperation and inspires appreciation for different viewpoints and individuality. The book is written in the Korean Sijo poetic style and insp
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3rd - 6th
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The Language Mechanic eBook - Tuning Up English With Logic for Grades 4-7
A 184-page printable PDF ELA ebook for grades 4-7 using logic and humor to teach grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and vocabulary! Is there any logic to the rules for grammar? Yes! The lessons and activities in this language arts book use fun examples to teach English grammar and punctuation. It not only teaches the rules of language mechanics; it reinforces the rules by explaining the logic behind them. This book shows examples and gives practice in applying the rules. Finally, st
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4th - 7th
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Nightbooks Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 180 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, Nightbooks, written by J. A. White. This book is an engaging fantasy full of suspense and intrigue. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet BookBook Themes: Fantasy & Magic; Scary Stories; Witches; Books & Libraries; Bravery; S
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3rd - 6th
Captain Superlative Novel Study w Composition Classroom and Distance Learning
This product includes 148 discussion questions/task cards and novel study writing prompts for the book, Captain Superlative! by J. S. Puller. This is a heartwarming, inspiring, and thought-provoking story full of humor, literary elements, life lessons, and important themes. It is a *2019-2020 Texas Bluebonnet Book* with wonderful reviews from teachers and students who love this engaging story. (I love the book and highly recommend it for a middle-grade class novel study!)This novel is appropria
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3rd - 6th
The One and Only Bob Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 152 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, The One and Only Bob, written by Katherine Applegate. This book is a delightful fictional story that is enjoyable and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Adventure; Animals Stories; Fantasy; Dogs; Friendship; Siblings; Compassion; Forgi
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2nd - 6th
They Call Me Guero Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 112 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, They Call Me Guero: A Border Kid's Poems, written by David Bowles. This book is a timely work of realistic fiction written in verse that is thought-provoking, eye-opening, informative, and inspiring. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.2020-2021 Texas Bluebon
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4th - 8th
Someplace to Call Home Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 112 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Someplace to Call Home written by Sandra Dallas. This book is an engaging historical fiction novel with many important themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Great Depression, Bullying, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Dust BowlThis book is
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3rd - 6th
Stella by McCall Hoyle Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 132 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Stella written by McCall Hoyle. This book is an engaging fictional animal story with many important themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Animal-Human Relationships; Service Dogs; Friendship; Emotions & FeelingsThis book is an especiall
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3rd - 5th
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