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Critical thinking applied math Common Core RI.3.5 resources
Camping Themed End of the Year Activities for 3rd & 4th grade - All Subjects
Do you want an engaging end of the year unit? Relate camping to science, social studies, math, and reading in 3rd or 4th grade!! All activities are rigorous, engaging, and upper elementary focused!You can transform your classroom into a campground or just work through a theme, either way these high level activities will keep your students engaged!How will this help the teacher and student?Engagement- Students will be engaged the ENTIRE time you are learning about camping and working with the the
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in: End of the Year BUNDLE Activities, Awards, Writing, Camping, and more
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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Surgery Day for Reading Comprehension Practice - Doctor Transformation
Students will practice many reading skills in a doctor transformation challenge. Transform your room as much as you want into a hospital then give your kid rigorous reading challenges in order to fix their patients! These challenges will have passages that they will use their close reading skills to read and answer text dependent questions with! Why will these challenges help your students grow?Engagement- Students will be engaged from the beginning to the end of the challenges. They won't even
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Reading Skill Challenges Full Year Bundle
Close Reading 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Non Fiction Passages: Unsolved Mysteries
Engaging, motivating, and interesting! Use these original, non- fiction texts to enhance you student's skills with close reading and analytical writing. Each passage features differentiated comprehension questions and a chance for students to write about their reading. Passages are differentiated so you can use them with multiple levels. Great for centers, guided reading, homework, MTSS/RTI, or research projects. Get even the most reluctant readers interested!Unsolved Mysteries Included: U
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3rd - 6th
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Test Prep Reading Skills Carnival | Digital and Printable
Make test prep fun with a test prep carnival! Students will answer text-dependent questions that are both multiple choice and short response. They will read rigorous passages and then answer the questions in order to earn tickets. These tickets can be used in your classroom carnival.You can use real carnival games or just use board games! Why will these challenges help your students grow?Engagement- Students will be engaged from the beginning to the end of the challenges. They won't even realize
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3rd - 4th
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3rd Grade Reading Review Game | Digital Escape Room | Google Distance Learning
This digital (Google) end of the year test prep escape room game is the most fun way to review the 3rd grade reading standards while encouraging critical thinking and problem solving! It can be used live in the classroom or via distance learning. In this escape, students will compete individually or as a group to beat the clock and escape Planet Emoji!*This is a digital version for use with student Google accounts. If your students don't have access to Google accounts, use the print version inst
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3rd
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Also included in: Emoji Escape Room EVERYTHING Bundle Math and ELA Review 2nd-6th
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
Close Reading 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Non Fiction Passages: Nocturnal Animals
Engaging, motivating, and interesting! Use these original non fiction texts to enhance you student's skills with close reading and analytical writing. Each passage features differentiated comprehension questions and a chance for students to write about their reading. An extra lined piece of paper is included for you to photocopy on the back of each page if you would like student's to write their responses here. Passages are differentiated so you can use them with multiple levels. Great for
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3rd - 5th
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UPDATED Women's History Month Biography Research Project- Exploding Box Project
Updated to now include Dr. Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala HarrisMarch is the time of year to celebrate all of the accomplishments women have made around the world. This Women's History Month project is sure to your engage students and assist them with the research process. Included in this resource:Step by step instructions explaining how to prepare and cut the pop-up box. A video tutorial is linked for assembling and creating your pop-up box.53 different Notable Women to choose from in co
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3rd - 6th
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Comparing Inherited Traits: BUTTERFLY OR MOTH? (Animal Classification)
Enrich your animal classification studies with BUTTERFLY OR MOTH?, an interactive book from my Comparing Inherited Traits series. Your students will love the cut-and-glue format and realistic, original illustrations; and you’ll love the NGSS/TEKS standards-based content, Venn assessment, and emphasis on critical thinking. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is an Inherited Trait?Shared TraitsMetamorphosisLife Cycle: Larvae (smooth vs fuzzy)Life Cycle: Pupae (chrysalis vs cocoon)Antennae (clubbed vs
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: COMPARING INHERITED TRAITS Activity Book Bundle
Academic Conversation Placemats
Get your students talking about text! Building students’ knowledge of academic language is essential for academic success. These Academic Conversation Placemats use sentence frames to encourage students to speak in complete sentences with varying degrees of grammatical complexity. These placemats were created to be used with both fiction and non-fiction text. They promote discussion around text, which research shows increases reading comprehension. Each placemat begins with having students prepa
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: The Ultimate Text Talk Bundle
Reading Assessment Bundle Fiction & Nonfiction 2nd Grade Standards Based Grading
How do you assess a second grader’s reading comprehension for report cards? This question can be particularly difficult if you are required to follow a standards-based grading report card. Second Grade ELA Reading Comprehension Year-Long Curriculum Bundle provides a quick reading comprehension assessment for each of the Common Core standards. This print version makes it easy to make two piles- got-it and needs more work making small group creation a breeze.Standards-Based grading has never been
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Reading Comprehension Homework - Weekly Independent Home Reading Questions 3rd
Need to assign reading homework, but want to engage students with choice? This weekly homework reading log 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 Reading Comprehension Homework Download Includes:36-weeks of
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3rd
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Also included in: Weekly Reading Logs & Reading Skills Task Cards YEAR LONG BUNDLE 3rd
Close Reading 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Non Fiction Passages: Unusual Ocean Creatures
Engaging, motivating, and interesting! Use these original, non- fiction texts to enhance you student's skills with close reading and analytical writing. Each passage features differentiated comprehension questions and a chance for students to write about their reading. Passages are differentiated so you can use them with multiple levels. Great for centers, guided reading, homework, MTSS/RTI, or research projects. Get even the most reluctant readers interested!Unusual Ocean Creatures Include
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3rd - 6th
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Virtual Escape Room: Summer Break Escape
About Escape Rooms in general:These escape rooms are an engaging and interactive way for students to learn problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. It will require them to work together to solve puzzles and clues, fostering a sense of camaraderie and cooperation. It will also encourage students to think creatively and to approach problems from different angles, which is a valuable skill in any academic or professional setting. Give your students the opportunity to experience the
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3rd - 12th
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Hot Chocolate Writing Craftivity Math Performance Task Hot Cocoa Activities
Hot Cocoa activities made easy! Engage students this winter with three high-interest hot chocolate themed projects: figurative language, how to writing, and a differentiated math performance task!Warm up your classroom this January and February with these high-interest, print, and go Hot Cocoa-themed activities!These activities are high interest, easy to implement, and will engage your students as they have fun learning and meet the standards!Your students will...write procedural pieces on how t
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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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Earth Day Digital Research Project for Grades 3-5
Distance learning doesn't mean you can't engage your students in a creative, digital research project focused on Earth Day! Your students will enjoy reflecting on the many ways they can Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle in order to protect our planet.Click Here to see a video of the resource.This resource has four different writing prompts that will allow your students to use critical thinking skills to identify ways they can help the planet. I have also included a slide that gives background knowledge
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3rd - 6th
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Text Features Scavenger Hunt Anchor Chart and Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6
Explore the world of nonfiction text features with this exciting scavenger hunt! In this activity, students team up on a quest to discover a variety of informational text features within their own "just right" informational texts. The challenge is on as students seek out and identify text features, providing essential details such as the source, page number, and the main idea using keywords and phrases. The features to be uncovered include bullets, bibliography, captions, charts, bold-faced prin
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6
Digital Quick Check: Text Features, Charts & Graphs/Distance Learning
What is a DIGITAL resource?Use Google Drive to access my Text Features, Charts, & Graphs QUICK CHECK for an easy way to monitor and assess students’ progress for this important skill in the intermediate grades. I created a Google Form that provides an engaging and colorful format for students to interact with this material. Students will be asked to define, select, and analyze 20 common text feature examples! Is it easy to use?Yes! I’ve provided a link to the Google form, comprehensive direc
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3rd - 5th
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Comparing Inherited Traits: SPIDER OR INSECT? (Animal Classification)
Enrich your animal classification studies with SPIDER OR INSECT?, an interactive book from my Comparing Inherited Traits series. Your students will love the cut-and-glue format and realistic, original illustrations; and you’ll love the NGSS/TEKS standards-based content, Venn assessment, and emphasis on critical thinking. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is an Inherited Trait?Shared TraitsLife CyclesBody Parts (two vs. three)Legs (eight vs six)Eyes (simple vs compound)Mouthparts (fangs vs probosci
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Grades:
K - 3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: COMPARING INHERITED TRAITS Activity Book Bundle
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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