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Common Core L.4.5b resources for Gifted and Talented
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The Smart Cookie Read Aloud Book Companion | Multiple Intelligences | Activities
The Smart Cookie by Jory John is a great book to teach students that everyone is smart in different ways and the importance of perseverance. It is also the perfect segue into a study of multiple intelligences. This The Smart Cookie Book Companion requires students to delve into analyzing and interpreting literature. This book companion is jam-packed with resources that provide opportunities for your students in grades 2-4 to think critically and creatively, analyze the author's craft, and make c
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2nd - 4th
Riding Freedom — Hyperlinked PDF project to accompany novel
I want my students to be able to dig deeper into the content of the novels they read, but I understand their own independent searches can leave them frustrated by online content that is beyond their comprehension, is inappropriate, or that presents inaccurate information. I also realize that for many, the daunting task of reading the book is enough, without the additional burden of combing through online search results or reading webpages that lead in the wrong direction.Therefore, this hyperlin
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3rd - 5th
Idioms and Confusing Words - Word Puzzles
50 printable and digital pages to help students understand idioms and confusing words: Crying over spilt milk, Hit below the belt, Coming out of nowhere, Middle of the road, Cry wolf, Jumping through hoops, Ants in your pants, Reading between the lines, Barking up the wrong tree, ...and many more.200 word puzzles, homophones, and idioms. Use at the beginning of the year or after testing at the end of year, for the summer or as homework or at a Writing Center or anytime. Take a look at the Pre
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Idioms and Confusing Words BUNDLE
Figurative Language PowerPoint Lesson Plans Bundle
Do you need help in teaching figurative language to your class? Save money with this Figurative Language MEGA-Bundle! Inside you will find five PowerPoints, which use the gradual release teaching method to provide complete, standards based instruction on each type of figurative language presented. Upon completion of the PowerPoints, students will love applying their figurative language knowledge to a logic puzzle along with other print and go activities. The kids will love it, plus PowerPoints w
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3rd - 5th
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE & OTHER LITERARY DEVICES, Grades 3 to 6
Authors use literary techniques to convey meaning and to make the story more interesting to the reader. The understanding of these devices will help students get more enjoyment from the fiction they read—both in and out of the classroom situation. This comprehensive unit uses examples from classic and modern literature to introduce and reinforce literary devices. (Figurative Language & Other Literary Devices is also available for Grades 5 through 8,)Each term is defined. One or more example
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: ELA Bundle for Grades 3 to 6
Figurative Language MEGA-Bundle for PROMETHEAN Board
Save money with this Figurative Language MEGA-Bundle for Promethean Board use! Inside one will find five Active Inspire lessons, which use the gradual release teaching method to provide complete instruction on each type of figurative language presented. Upon completion of the flipcharts, students will enjoy applying their figurative language knowledge to a logic puzzle. By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 30% off the price of individual resources.Look for Lessons on:Similes and MetaphorsId
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3rd - 5th
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Word Meanings Context Clues PowerPoint
You need to teach students that words have different meanings in different contexts, but you don't always find examples of these in your reading passages. Now, you can teach this Common Core skill in a way to help your students understand context clues.Inside you'll find:Determine word meaning from given sentenceDetermine whether or not definition fits given wordGradual release teaching methodOut of seats activities Determine meanings in sentencesDo you use a Promethean Board? If so, this lesson
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Word Meanings & Idioms
You want to teach students to understand multiple word meanings and idioms but have not found a product that holds their interest. Teach Idioms and multi-meaning words with this powerpoint. Students must determine the meaning of a word from a given sentence. Next, students are introduced to idioms. At the end of the lesson, students are given sentences and asked to determine the meanings of the sentences. This lesson uses the gradual release format, which I added before my evaluation, to trigger
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Word Puzzles - book one
25 printable or digital pages of word puzzles to improve critical thinking. Students decipher visual puzzles that represent common idioms and sayings that we use each day, like: play in the yard,overpriced,once in a while,side-by-side,piggyback ride, sleeping on the job, good intentions, get out of bed, getting up in the morning, just in case, outside, you are in lots of trouble, four square, can’t read your mind, keep on smiling, standing in line, and many more. PRINT: I created a PDF version
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4th - 10th
Also included in: Thanksgiving BUNDLE - 20 packets of Math and Language Arts
Word Meanings in Written Expressions for The Promethean Board
You want to teach students to understand multiple word meanings and idioms but have not found a product that holds their interest. This PROMETHEAN BOARD flipchart introduces words that have multiple meanings. Students must determine the meaning of a word from a given sentence. Next, students are introduced to idioms. At the end of the lesson, students are given sentences and asked to determine the meanings of the sentences. I've revised this lesson in the gradual release format. I used it for my
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3rd - 5th
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Word Puzzles - book two
25 printable or digital pages of word puzzles to improve critical thinking. Students decipher visual puzzles that represent common idioms and sayings that we use each day, like: you win some and you lose some, calm before the storm, just in case, elbow, backyard, upset stomach, sit back and relax, no way, first thing in the morning, backpack, crying over spilt milk, last chance, fill in the blank, lots of choices, waving goodbye, getting to work on time, once in a while, countdown, and many mor
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4th - 10th
Also included in: New Teacher Activities - November (First Year Teacher) BUNDLE
Word Meaning Context Clues for Promethean Board Use
You need to teach students that words have different meanings in different contexts, but you don't always find examples of these in your reading passages. Now, you can teach this Common Core skill in a way to help your students understand context clues.Determine the appropriate meanings of words in context through this standards based lesson from Catch My Products in ACTIVINSPIRE SOFTWARE. Students must determine the meaning of a word from a given sentence or whether or not the definition fits w
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3rd - 5th
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Vocabulary Templates ~ Advanced & Grades 7 - 12th ~ Google Slides
If you prefer the pdf version, click here.Ideal for upper grades, gifted learners, linguists, etymologists, and more!5 vocabulary templates includedStudents and teachers can make customized vocabulary books. Each of the four templates focuses on a specific part of speech: noun, verb, adjective, and adverb.Each vocabulary template includes space to write:wordpart of speech (i.e. noun, adjective, etc.) and specific part of speech (i.e. comparative adjective, past tense verb, collective noun, etc.
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Adult Education
Position Puzzles #1
Puzzles your gifted students will love to solve. Then challenge them to create their own puzzles to share with classmates. Check out www.simplyscience.com/idioms for idioms students might use for their puzzles.Check out the preview to see these fun puzzles that can also help your students who are learning English because many of the puzzles are idioms.My students really enjoyed solving these puzzles. Kids who found them easy were able to share their strategies with kids who found the activity a
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3rd - 6th
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