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Common Core RI.6.2 syllabi for GATE
Ancient Greek Philosophers of Ancient Greece Activities Middle School 6th grade
Interactive? Check! Engaging? Check! Deep thinking? Check! Your students will love learning about Classical Greek philosophers with this set of three activities that focus on six philosophers of Ancient Greece. They'll learn about Hypatia, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Euclid, and Thucydides in original one-page biographies, and then they'll create trading cards about the philosophers. In the third activity, they will select three of the philosophers and create an imaginary conversation they would
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5th - 9th
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Lesson Plan: This I Believe
"This I Believe" is a long-running program that began with Edward R. Murrow. This lesson plan, by exploring student's own beliefs, assists students in better understanding themselves in this complex and challenging world. The plan includes
* 7 required readings
* audio links
* teacher resources
* vocabulary, quiz, glossary, and key
* writing prompt
* rubric
* images
and more. See the preview table of contents for more details.
This plan should take two weeks to complete.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Halloween Depth and Complexity Frames and Print-and-Go Activities
This Depth and Complexity Halloween Activity Pack is chock-full of print-and-go activities to help you celebrate Halloween while addressing loads and loads of English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies standards. If you're looking for a way to celebrate Halloween while still learning, this activity pack is perfect!You'll find Depth and Complexity Halloween fiction, writing prompts, original non-fiction pieces to read, Depth and Complexity frames to complete, image analysis, three l
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Fall Activities Depth and Complexity Print and Go Autumn BUNDLE
6th Grade Common Core I Can Statements Posters {Kid Friendly CCSS with Pictures}
CCSS Kid Friendly Illustrated I Can Statements Posters - Save a ton of time by buying our pre-made common core posters. DOWNLOAD PREVIEW FILEDownload the preview file for a sample view of this resource, an explanation of the mini posters, as well as ideas for printing and displaying the posters. Please view the preview file prior to purchasing so there are no surprises.What's Included?- Teacher's Guide with example display options and ideas- Title poster options for wall displays- Common Core S
Grades:
6th, Staff
May the Fourth Be With You Reading and GROWTH MINDSET
May the Force Nurture Your NeuronsWhat better way to teach a GROWTH Mindset or celebrate May the Fourth than with tips from favorite characters? This Easy Prep Workshop includes over 2 hours of activities that can be taught all at once or separately in sections. The activities in this unit are designed to inspire students to take responsibility for their own learning and success in a fun and meaningful way. Bulletin Board Banner Quotes and a blank student form are included as a bonus activity. E
Grades:
4th - 6th
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6th Grade Common Core Standards I Can Statements Posters
Save a ton of time by buying our FULL PAGE SIZE pre-made Common Core I Can Statements. Get a head start on next school year by conquering the Common Core Standards and enjoying the worry free summer that you deserve.These posters provide a quick, easy and effective way to show administrators, fellow teachers and students what common core standards are being taught for the day/week/month. The illustrations do more than just make the posters cute, they actually further enhance comprehension and e
Grades:
6th
Informational Text for October and Halloween
Informational Text Halloween Theme
Informational Text for October begins with an article about Frankenstein’s monster. Not only is he one of Halloween’s most versatile characters, he is also a star of stage, screen, and TV. The strange thing is—he has never had a name and he owes everything to his strikingly ugly looks.
The second article takes students back to 1816, known as the Year Without a Summer when people in New England and a few states father south were shoveling out from under
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Gifted Education Lesson Plans PBL Unit Hazards of Cell Phone Use
Gifted Education Lesson Plans Problem Based Learning Unit Hazards of Cell Phone Use
This Problem Based Learning Unit focuses on the problems of cell phone use. Students research, write, and present their findings. Written especially for sixth grade gifted students, this unit incorporates many rigorous skills. This PBL unit can last for at least eight class periods. It may be used in the gifted classroom, and in the regular classroom as well. It may be beneficial for differentiated instruct
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Current Events Report
This template can be used as a graphic organizer for any newspaper, magazine, or nonfiction article. It is a wonderful activity to have on hand for enrichment, and most local newspapers will deliver free to schools if you request papers for your class. I use this activity for early finishers and always a folder full on hand along with a basket of newspaper articles for the students to choose from. Bring the real world into your classroom with current events!
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Grades:
1st - 9th
Informational Text Bundle Seasonal and Holidays
Informational Text Bundle is a collection of 12 products from my store with a total of 32 no-prep lessons.
Title List:
Informational Text for September
Informational Text for September National Punctuation Day and Coffee
Informational Text for October
Informational Text for October--A Hollywood Monster and Strange Weather
Informational Text for November
Informational Text for November--Pumpkins and a Thanksgiving Parade
Informational Text for Thanksgiving
Informational Text--5 Things You Did
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Common Core Standards I Can Statements for 6th Grade ELA
Save a ton of time by buying our sixth grade FULL PAGE SIZE pre-made common core posters. BUY 6th GRADE MATH & ELA COMMON CORE POSTERS BUNDLE AT THE LINK BELOW:6th Grade Common Core Standards "I Can Statements" Full Page - Math & ELA BundleThese sixth grade common core posters provide a quick, easy and effective way to show administrators, fellow sixth grade teachers and students what sixth grade common core standards are being taught for the day/week/month. The illustrations do more th
Grades:
6th
Harry Houdini Biography | Close Reading Passage | Depth and Complexity Activity
Get to know World Famous Illusionist and Magician, Harry Houdini!Did you know that Houdini passed away on Halloween, October 31, 1926? Many people still reflect on his achievements every year on that dayAs students read through the short biography, they will develop an appreciation for this intriguing man. They will learn about his early years all the way to his final days. Check out the preview for more detailed information.This workshop is 1 ½ + hours of enriching activities that can be comp
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Differentiation | Activities BUNDLE
Socratic Seminar Bundle: Debate for Gifted and Talented Reading Enrichment
Should kids be allowed to bring their phones to school? What are the benefits? What are the concerns? Should there be more recess? What are the benefits? What are the concerns?Should recycling be required? What are the benefits of recycling? What are the concerns about mandating it? What is your opinion of artificial intelligence? What are the benefits? What are the concerns? In Socratic Seminar, students will read all about the pros and cons of each issue and form an opinion. They will then cit
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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Non-Fiction Reading Skills ELA Question Loop and Middle School Trail Game
Elevate your classroom experience with this captivating Interactive ELA skills lesson that puts students at the center of their learning journey. This engaging activity offers a unique twist on traditional instruction, seamlessly blending rigorous questioning, collaborative problem-solving, and active movement. Ideal for middle school and high school students, this lesson provides a dynamic way to grasp essential non-fiction reading concepts while fostering teamwork and critical thinking.I belie
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Dynamic ELA Question Trails Bundle - Engaging Middle School Activities
Chinese Philosophies Ancient China Confuscianism Daoism Activities
The philosophies of Confucianism and Daoism may be ancient, but they are not at all dry and dusty! This set of two activities on the great philosophies of ancient China will have students understanding where Confucianism and Daoism began, what they teach, and how they're connected to each other. But the activities go beyond understanding. Your students will distinguish them from each other and identify how followers of each would perceive the world.We call them the "Great Philosophies of China,"
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Should There Be More Recess Socratic Seminar: Debate Topic for Gifted & Talented
Should there be more recess? What are the benefits? What are the concerns? In this Socratic Seminar, students will read all about the pros and cons of extra recess and form an opinion. They will then cite evidence from the text to discuss and debate their points of view and listen to the points of view of their classmates. The typical format of a Socratic Seminar involves two circles. The inner circle participates in the discussion. The outer circle keeps track of the interactions between the gr
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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Should Kids Have Phones in School Socratic Seminar: Debate for Gifted & Talented
Should kids be allowed to bring their phones to school? What are the benefits? What are the concerns? In this Socratic Seminar, students will read all about the pros and cons of phones in schools and form an opinion. They will then cite evidence from the text to discuss and debate their points of view and listen to the points of view of their classmates. The typical format of a Socratic Seminar involves two circles. The inner circle participates in the discussion. The outer circle keeps track of
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Socratic Seminar: Debate for Gifted and Talented
What is your opinion of artificial intelligence? What are the benefits? What are the concerns? In this Socratic Seminar, students will read all about the pros and cons of artificial intelligence and form an opinion. They will then cite evidence from the text to discuss and debate their points of view and listen to the points of view of their classmates. The typical format of a Socratic Seminar involves two circles. The inner circle participates in the discussion. The outer circle keeps track of
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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Earth Day Socratic Seminar: Required Recycling Debate for Gifted and Talented
Should recycling be required? What are the benefits of recycling? What are the concerns about mandating it? In this Socratic Seminar, students will read all about the pros and cons of required recycling and form an opinion. They will then cite evidence from the text to discuss and debate their points of view and listen to the points of view of their classmates. The typical format of a Socratic Seminar involves two circles. The inner circle participates in the discussion. The outer circle keeps t
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4th - 6th
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GROWTH MINDSET Activities | GRIT | Digital for Google Classroom
Looking for ways to cultivate a get-it-done, don't back down, tough as nails, attitude in an interesting and engaging way?This DIGITAL Resource for GOOGLE Classroom combines a gritty paper challenge, personality quizzes, gritty tips, and other fun activities 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
Grades:
5th - 7th
Black History - Jamestown - Leveled Reading Passage - Comprehension Questions
Are you looking for a leveled reading passage with comprehension questions that also teaches important history? This 3-page non-fiction text tells the important story of the first Africans to arrive in Jamestown. Your students will improve their reading comprehension by practicing skills like identifying the main idea and inference; improve vocabulary by practicing context clues and learn important history through reading informational text. You get 5 days of activities that make a fantastic
Grades:
5th - 7th
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STEAM STEM CATS, CATS, CATS Across the Curriculum for GATE
Shouldn’t your 21st Century classroom be just like today’s virtual world? In other words, shouldn’t it be full of cats?!
We’ve got reading cats. We’ve got writing cats. We’ve got poetry cats. We’ve got math cats. We’ve got science and engineering cats. We’ve got graphic design, art, critical thinking, and creativity cats. We’ve got all kinds of cats across the curriculum! There are 7 lessons in all here—representing 7 to 10 hours (maybe even more) of class time. They are appropriate fo
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Gifted Education Research & Engineering {Bundle}
Gifted Education Research & Engineering {Bundle}
Three of my best selling gifted education lesson plans bundled into one package!
Toothpick Bridge Unit;
Geodesic Dome Unit; and
The Hazards of Cell Phone Use Unit
RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, W.6.2a, W.6.2b
6.G.A.1, 6.G.A.4, W.6.7
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Bonding with Friends: H2O & Helium (Two Rhyming STEM Nonfiction Stories, NGSS)
A perfect STEM book for kids in the classroom or at home! This covers reading, science, and poetry in one lesson that will keep students entertained while learning whether they are physically at school or remotely. This rhyming picture book has two stories in one! "Bonding with Friends: H2O & Helium" has a story about the water molecule and another story about helium. NGSS and Common Core standards identified. Virtual author reading with activity available too, visit www.STEMistryBooks.com.T
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