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Critical thinking Common Core RI.4.5 resources
March Madness Reading Test Prep Challenge - 3rd & 4th Grade
Let March Madness and test prep combine in this fiction and nonfiction reading comprehension challenge! This engaging and rigorous march madness classroom activity will help your students understand important reading skills and practice ! It requires students to read 15 unique passages and answer text evidence questions to cover many standards and skills!Why will these challenges help your students grow?Engagement- Students will be engaged from the beginning to the end of the challenges. In this
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3rd - 4th
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Scrambled Paragraph Writing Activities: Mini Unit
This NO PREP activity packet contains eighteen (18) ready-to-use printables. Just copy and go! The scrambled paragraphs in this unit are similar to those in Scrambled Paragraphs Mini Unit: Early Elementary Edition. The two products can be used together to differentiate instruction. Scrambled paragraphs have eight (8) sentences that can be put together only one way. Students practice using transitions and inferential clues to assemble these organized, logical paragraphs. The easy-to-use para
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Scrambled Paragraphs 4-in-1 BUNDLE Activity Packets
Interactive Reading Notebook * Book Reports & Comprehension Strategies
Interactive Reading Notebook to use with ANY Fiction Book! There are over 100 foldables and activities included in this resource. This product will accompany almost any fiction book that you use in your classroom. There are interactive activities that focus on whole book comprehension {book reports}, as well as foldables that reinforce once specific strategy or skill. This resource also works great as an added resource to Guided Reading or intervention groups. Test prep doesn't have to be b
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2nd - 5th
Reading Log - Independent Reading Response Homework Log - Use with any book
A few years ago, I ditched timers and parent signatures from my nightly reading homework log – and I’ve never looked back. This resource was created from a need to engage students in their independent reading rather than make it a dreaded chore. This Homework Reading Log contains two main parts: the reading log and a question choice sheet. On the log, students list the book they read each night and then choose a response question to show what they've learned from their reading. Students are to
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3rd - 5th
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Comprehension and Metacognition, Reading is THINKING, Good Readers
Reading is THINKING! These reading comprehension strategies, lessons, and student handouts are perfect for students needing extra practice with metacognition skills and learning to REALLY READ. Students will learn the difference between "FAKE READING" and "REAL READING."Lessons are great for:RTI / InterventionsGuided Reading lessonsSmall group reading instructionWhole group mini-lessonsLiteracy stations / centersInteractive Reading JournalsIncluded in this READING IS THINKING download:Teaching
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Metacognition, Reading Comprehension MEGA BUNDLE
Reading Homework - Response Questions & Logs for Independent Home Reading 4th
Need to assign reading homework, but want to engage students with choice? This weekly homework reading log resource is for you! It provides you with 36 weeks of grade-appropriate reading homework logs full of questions from every CCSS reading standard for literature and informational text.Each reading log contains ten questions - four are for fiction texts, four for nonfiction, one reflection question, and one free choice option. No two logs are the same.Your Download Includes:36-weeks of printa
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4th
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Also included in: Weekly Reading Logs & Reading Skills Task Cards YEAR-LONG BUNDLE 4th
Critical Thinking Skills BUNDLE - Creative Challenging Activities Worksheets
Watch critical thinking skills soar with these challenging and creative activities! Improve critical thinking skills and you're sure to improve reading comprehension, problem solving and math skills! Aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy, these step-by-step activities are carefully structured, research-based and give students the thinking and logic skills they need to master every area of learning. SEQUENTIAL ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE CRITICAL THINKING:These delightful exercises are based on Bloom's Taxo
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2nd - 6th
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Literal and Inferential Comprehension Questions for ANY book! (Grade 4)
This product includes literal, inferential, and critical questions to use with any book for students in fourth grade. The questions focus on summarizing, making predictions, making connections, synthesizing, inferring, analyzing, and critiquing.
The questions included reflect expectations of students in fourth grade. Use the questions to help students dig deeper when reading and to propel them toward more difficult texts.
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4th
Causa y Efecto Task Cards - 4to grado
UPDATE: NEW LOOK WITH DIFFERENT FONT & SIZE.This has been updated so please check your purchases and re-download if necessary.This pack included 48 cards with informational text that will help your students master Cause & Effect. There is an option for multiple choice and a second for open response. I especially like the open response because each card has multiple examples of cause/effect. You can project on the screen and work whole-class or you can assign students to work with a pa
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Causa y Efecto Task Cards in Spanish - Distance Learning
Reading Comprehension Cards Based on Bloom's Revised Taxonomy
Comp. Quest Cards 2 are based on Bloom's Revised Taxonomy. Cards are color coordinated based on various levels of thinking. They are a great tool for teachers, teacher assistants and parents to engage children during a read aloud, and reading groups. I have used these cards as a third grade teacher, a resource room teacher and as a reading specialist.⭐ These are based on more recent changes from Anderson & Krathwohl (2001).➀ Light red: Remembering➁ Light orange: Understanding➂ Light yellow:
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K - 5th, Staff
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle
Unit of Study: Roller Coaster Physics | Isaac Newton | Laws of Motion
Through this unit of study, student's will be introduced to and will actively explore Newton's Laws of Motion. At the end of the unit, students will put their knowledge to practice as they build a marble roller coaster. ***This unit is also available in my VIP PASS (July 2023), a $4.99 monthly subscription for new curriculum resources (or save 15% on a yearly subscription with code VIP15). Once you are a member you have access to all previous VIP PASS curriculum downloads as well, forever! Thi
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3rd - 5th
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Following Directions Activities with Worksheets and Questions | Fun and Engaging
Following Directions | Worksheets and Questions Activities | Understanding Instructions | Critical Thinking | Reading | Writing | Drawing Following directions is an essential life-time skill. As young children we learn to follow verbal directions. As we grow, the directions we need to follow become more complex. Even as adults, following directions remains a necessary skill. Doing your job, cooking, assembling something, learning a sport or playing a game all require proficiency in this imp
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4th - 11th
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National Parks Unit
Using technology students will research a National Park they have never visited and create a day to day itinerary through Google Maps and Google Slides. Assignments are suggested to go through Google Classroom; however, that is not required. This unit takes you through about 20-25 days worth of lessons and a suggested timeline for students to work on their project. Discussion questions are aligned with Depth and Complexity icons and content along with critical thinking lessons. Additional le
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4th - 6th
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Informational Text Comprehension with Graphic Organizers: Reading Charts 1
Compare and Contrast | Find Facts | Research | Analysis
This unit features 25 charts packed with facts about animals, history, mythology, science, famous people, holidays, and much more! Each chart is followed by comprehension questions about information found in that chart.
Skills Covered Include:
- Locate Facts
- Interpret Information
- Compare & Contrast
- Draw Conclusions
- Research
Each activity page also includes an additional research activity that prompts students to use a print o
Grades:
4th - 5th
Genre Bookmarks and Graphic Organizers: Analyze Genre w/ Authentic Texts
Reading workshop is a wonderful way to foster competent, joyful readers. Indpendent reading time gives students the opportunity to practice their growing reading skills while enjoying quality literature that they have chosen to read. But, independent reading time can pose problems for teachers. How do we know our students are using the skills that they need to become more proficient readers? Enter Reading Workshop Bookmarks and Graphic Organizers.
This product includes 10 bookmarks and 10 cor
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3rd - 6th
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STEM Innovation Project Unit - Student Instruction Packet, Rubrics & Standards
This product is a complete 18-page unit packet called the STEM Innovation Project.During this 8-week project, students form teams (or work in pairs or alone if desired), research, design, draw, write paragraphs and present an oral presentation about a new product of their own invention. Science, reading, writing and oral language activities and concepts are included. Students are asked to design a new product that would make the world better. This project aligns well to the 4th grade CKLA "Stude
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3rd - 7th
Using & Reading Charts {Bundle} - Graphic Organizers - Facts - Conclusions
Informational Text Comprehension with Graphic OrganizersThis bundle features charts and graphic organizers that will help students find facts about animals, history, science, famous people, and much more! Over 40 blank charts prompt students to research various types of animals to find specific information in print or digital sources. Students then complete the chart accordingly. Also included are 50 charts packed with facts about science, history, famous people, and much more. Each chart is fol
Grades:
4th - 6th
Missing Mashed Potatoes Distance Learning Mystery
This Clue-by-Clue mystery activity with a Thanksgiving twist helps students practice critical thinking skills. Solving a mystery means reading closely, evaluating information, revising opinions based on new information, synthesizing data from different sources, coming to a conclusion, and defending that opinion.And in this activity, students are given the clues one by one in manageable chunks. That helps them think deeply about each clue and practice their critical thinking skills. The Google Fo
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Holiday Mysteries and Puzzles Bundle: Four Critical Thinking Activities
Nonfiction Text Types RI 4.5 Task Card Activity
This Nonfiction Text Types resource that supports the learning of RI 4.5 (CCSS) includes:20 task cards that print 4 per pageoriginally written nonfiction texts with upper elementary students in mind!4 task card of each of the listed text types Cause/EffectDescriptionSequenceCompare/ContrastProblem/SolutionStudent worksheet for Scoot or other activityAnswer key for all 20 task cardsPoster with quick codes for writing the text typesColor and Black/white copies includedFreebie included: colorful t
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3rd - 5th
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Build your Ultimate Animal - STEAM unit plan
Welcome to the "Building Your Ultimate Animal" STEAM project, an immersive educational experience that ignites creativity, critical thinking, and scientific exploration among students. This dynamic initiative combines elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to inspire learners to delve into the fascinating world of zoology, evolutionary biology, and biomimicry.The primary goal of this project is to empower students to conduct comprehensive research on diverse animal s
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Not Grade Specific
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS4-4
Comprehensive Collection of Over 60 Graphic Organizers
Unleash the full potential of your classroom with this expansive set of graphic organizers designed to boost reading comprehension across both literary and informational texts. From the classic T-charts to intricate attribute charts, your lessons will be brimming with creativity and critical thinking. ✏️Our collection is more than just tools; it's a complete strategy to engage and inspire every student. Each graphic organizer comes with detailed instructions, practical classroom applications, an
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
GAME BUNDLE - Point of View, Text Structure, Cause/Effect, Fact/Opinion
This ELA bundle contains 4 rigorous Tic-Tac-Toe games!
Point of View my #1 best-seller!
Text Structure
Cause/Effect
Fact/Opinion - see example in the preview windows
I love making educational games that are challenging but fun for students. My games are easy to incorporate into most ELA lessons and require little teacher prep time.
All 4 games are played the same way. Students can work in groups of 2-4 players. You may have 2 students playing against 2 other students or 1 student playing aga
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3rd - 6th
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Stop and Jot Bookmarks- 4th Grade
So how do these stop and jot thinkmarks work? As they read, students will be monitoring their own reading. They will learn to respond to the reading using thinkmarks! The image on the left is a small, easy to draw image that will help them associate their reading over time with a certain skill. It also slows them down, to asses what questions they really have about the reading. The questions on the right are prompts to guide your students to think about their responses alongside the standards. T
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4th
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March Fiction & Nonfiction Paired Reading Passages, Task Cards, Sketch Notes
A complete March nonfiction unit and end of year reading skill review in one resource! Over 10 standards reviewed using various reading strategies. There are four sets of paired fiction and nonfiction readings, 30 task cards about March topics, and 7 sketch notes so students can make learning personal and memorable! Students have an opportunity to voice their opinion on opinion task cards. What's Included:Fiction/Non-Fiction Paired reading passages with critical thinking printables. 7 Sketc
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: March Nonfiction and Fiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
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