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Common Core RL.6.1 resources for GATE
Mystery Reading Comprehension | Making Inferences | CSI
This Crime Scene Investigation Activity has everything you need for an engaging hands-on experience that reinforces critical thinking, inference, and good old-fashioned common sense! Did someone say, CANDY? This workshop requires a little bit for investigation purposes. It's up to you if you want your students to sample the evidence afterward.**Note that a variety of candy is required for the hands-on investigation. Suggested candies are listed in the Teacher's Directions.This critical thinking
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4th - 6th
Literary Elements Depth and Complexity Frames for Figurative Language ELA
Teaching Literary Elements/Literary Devices or story elements? These Depth and Complexity Frames for English Language Arts will make your life so easy! You'll get 25 frames about reading and language arts ready to print and go! Yep, they're all done for you! Simply choose the topic you want students to explore, print and go! There are 25 frames done for you and ready to use right now to build student skills with analyzing using literary elements.Two of the frames are teaching frames, meaning the
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3rd - 8th
Mystery Basketball Reading Comprehension | March Madness | CSI Activity
Add a little MAD MARCH, Basketball-themed, C.S.I Enrichment to your schedule in or out of the classroom this SPRING.This resource includes a printable (pdf) distance learning packet AS WELL AS a digital version meant to be used with Google Classroom.This C.S.I. Activity is an engaging workshop that’s super easy to set up. It takes approximately 1 to 1 ½ Hours to complete and can be taught all at once or separately. Lead your students on an engaging journey through logical reasoning, deduction,
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4th - 7th
Food Truck Festival - Engaging Independent Reading Project - PBL - STEM
Elevate the joy of independent reading in your classroom with a twist that's sure to ignite enthusiasm – host your very own Food Truck Festival! Building upon the success of my beloved Literary Feast project, I've taken it up a notch to bring you an EXTRAORDINARY Food Truck Festival project that combines literary exploration with the excitement of culinary creativity. This is not just an activity; it's an immersive experience designed to captivate your students' imaginations and showcase their i
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6th - 9th
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I am Malala (Young Reader's Edition) Full Novel Unit
This unit was designed specifically to align to the common core standards and comes with and without the GATE depth and complexity symbols. Complete with an introductory ppt presentation, novel study pages, section quizzes, a final project, and essay options for every type of writing.
This novel is a beautiful story of Malala, a young girl shot by the Taliban for standing up for education. It handles a sensitive topic beautifully and is an eye-opening, mind-expanding novel absolutely critical
The Lost Thing by Shaun Tan - Teacher's Guide and Activities GATE
The beauty in The Lost Thing is that it settles into one’s soul in a casual and poetic way. What starts as a sort of amusing but sad story finds its way deeper into your heart. You begin to wonder, to ask questions. Soon you find yourself wanting to stand up and defend all the lost things in the world—including that lost part of yourself.
Are you somehow guilty too, you wonder? Quite unexpectedly, you begin to really feel the world Shaun Tan creates. It is a wonderful experience in mindf
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: 2019-2020 Gifted and Talented GATE Program for the Year - Elementary
Easter Reading Comprehension & Craft | Making Inferences | Spring CSI Mystery
Add a little Springtime differentiation and art to your classroom. Students will love inferring and using deductive logic as they follow the Crime Scene Protocol and unlock the mystery of the Bunny BrainteaserThis Springtime Activity is an engaging hands-on workshop that’s super easy to set up. Students start off by reading, Bunny Background: History of the Domesticated Rabbit. Students re-read a CLOSE READ for better comprehension. For the CSI activity, students read, What Happened? and analyze
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Easter Reading Comprehension | Easter Math Activities Escape Room BUNDLE
Differentiated Lessons for Plot, Character, and Theme Using Pixar's "La Luna"
This set of standards-based lessons focuses on plot elements, characterization, conflict, and theme. Within each focus area, there are pages for use with students that are "approaching standard" and "on standard." There are additional pages for students who have mastered the standard and are ready to level up that focus on the coming of age genre and a paired non-fiction text (TED talk). Check out the preview for examples.My goal in teaching with films is to give students an understanding of lit
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6th
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Also included in: Five Short Films for Teaching Theme
Mystery Reading Comprehension | Making Inferences | CSI Science Problem Solving
Need fun and engaging activities for practicing INFERENCE? Looking to differentiate with some deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills? This Digital or Printable Crime Scene Investigation Bundle includes a variety of reading activities and mystery workshops that are great for in-class or distance learning.By buying this bundle, you are saving 30% off the total price of the individual resources!The hands-on labs use simple materials and are easy to prep. Try them as a hybrid for more inte
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4th - 6th
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Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen ELA Novel Test - Standards-Based Assessment
End of novel test for Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. This is the test I use at the end of my novel study. You can email me for an editable copy! This test includes 30 multiple choice questions and one short response prompt.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen - Creative and Engaging Novel Unit
CHRISTMAS Mystery Science | Crime Scene Investigation | Winter Activities | Elf
Need fun and engaging activities for practicing INFERENCE and reading strategies during the crazy Christmas season before winter break?Looking to differentiate with some deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills?This Digital and Printable Elf Enigma Crime Scene Investigation Duo includes everything you need to get your students sleuthing in the classroom or via distance learning.By buying this bundled duo, you are saving 20% off the total price of the individual resources!Please be sure t
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4th - 7th
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Solve the Chuck Wagon Mystery - Westward Expansion Reading Comprehension & C.S.I
Looking for an engaging way to explore westward expansion? Uncover the mystery of the Chuck Wagon Challenge with GATER Educator!Students will love completing logic puzzles, deducting and inferring as they follow the Crime Scene Protocol and unlock this Wild West mystery with reading comprehension and C.S.IThe Chuck Wagon Challenge is a fictitious investigation, but the characters are notorious legends from the Wild West. The victim is Charles Goodnight, inventor of the chuck wagon and also known
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3rd - 6th
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Mystery Reading Comprehension | Making Inferences | CSI Science Problem Solving
Check out this HYBRID WhoDunnit that provides a HANDS-ON or totally digital final POWDER investigation!The Jinxed Jersey Mystery is an engaging hands-on or digital activity that’s super easy to set up for DISTANCE Learning or in the CLASSROOM.Students analyze suspects through witness statements, alibis, inferences, and trace evidence. It all leads up to a final powder and computer font analysis which reveals the culprit. Students LOVE it!This GOOGLE Slide Activity Includes:• Teacher Notes | Answ
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4th - 6th
Logic Grid Puzzles - Intermediate
Work on literacy skills without anyone knowing with these logic grid puzzles from Ms. Merry Mac!
Logic grid puzzles are an addicting way for students to practice deductive reasoning and inferring without having to read longer texts. They encourage readers to look carefully at evidence in the text and draw conclusions based on that information. They can even freshen up interventions for students in need of moving beyond literal interpretations in reading comprehension work. Plus, making a mod
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5th - 12th
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Rikki tikki tavi Socratic Seminar
Engage your high-level students after they read "Rikki-tikki-tavi" by hosting a Socratic seminar! This structured, whole-class discussion activity is an excellent alternative to a traditional worksheet or test for checking comprehension and assessing students' analysis of the text.The seminar includes fourteen open-ended questions that invite students to analyze character, plot, theme, conflict, stereotyping, motivation, and personification in this classic animal story. There are also two follow
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: "Rikki-tikki-tavi" Short Story Unit - Printable & Digital
Bible Lessons Bundle | Mystery Science | Casting Net Caper
Are you looking for fun and engaging activities to support your student’s understanding of the Bible? Use a C.S.I theme!These Crime Scene Investigations utilize a great theme that encourages critical thinking while teaching about the bible as well.By purchasing this resource you are saving 20% off the individual resources!These bible study units are designed for ages 8 -12, or grades 4th - 6th, to work individually or in groups.In the C.S.I. Basics unit, students use higher-order thinking skills
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4th - 6th
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ELA Analysis Using Art - Task Cards - Theme - Citing Evidence - Setting - POV
Unleash the power of cross-curricular engagement with this captivating art and ELA Task Card standard-based lesson! Immerse your students in an extraordinary educational experience that seamlessly weaves together the worlds of art and language arts. These meticulously crafted task cards are not just instructional tools; they are an expression of my passion for art and ELA, designed to elevate your classroom experience.Fueling creativity and critical thinking, students delve into the intricacies
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Art Bundle - Growing Bundle!
Digital Character Change Project - Instagram Template Editable Google Slides
Google Slides editable templates for students to add profile pictures, photos, posts, emojis, change colors, hashtags, likes and "friend" commentsEngaging and current social-media project for students promotes inferential, analytical and creative thinkingUse for students to analyze and show change over time with historical figures, book characters, geographical places, organizations, etc.To ensure deep thinking, students plan Instagram posts using (optional) thinking maps to record evidence that
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4th - 8th
Stories With Loopholes: Vocabulary Practice for Gifted & Talented Students
This activity promotes critical and divergent thinking as students dive deeper into homonyms/multiple meaning words.Students are given a story/riddle that has a multiple meaning word embedded into the text. They must use inferencing skills to draw a conclusion and solve the riddle.The riddles were adapted from Nathan Levy’s, “Story With Holes”. You can implement this engaging activity in a whole group setting or as an early finisher task.Answer key is included!
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2nd - 6th
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Mystery Reading Comprehension | Making Inferences | CSI Science Problem Solving
Check out this HYBRID WhoDunnit that provides a HANDS-ON or totally digital final investigation!The Hoagie Hoax Mystery is an engaging hands-on or digital activity that’s super easy to set up for DISTANCE Learning or in the CLASSROOM.Students analyze suspects through witness statements, alibis, inferences, and trace evidence. It all leads up to a final dirt analysis which reveals the culprit. Students LOVE it!This GOOGLE Slide Activity Includes:• Teacher Notes | Answer Keys• Dirt Test-Easy Prep
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5th - 7th
Also included in: CSI Reading Comprehension | Mystery Science | Google Classroom BUNDLE
Black Duck by Janet Taylor Lisle Literature Study
This literature study has it all to challenge readers! With a focus on setting, stagnant vs. dynamic characters, symbolism, personal values and debate, this study will keep students thinking long after they finish the book! Included:Lesson PlansPre-Reading Research on 1920s and ProhibitionCharacter Grid (mathematics integration)Short Answer Chapter QuestionsRating Scales (rate by opinion and justify)Choose Two (student choice for response)Discussion Cards Blank and with QuestionsAgree/Disagree
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5th - 7th
Story Elements and Devices Lesson Bundle! - Plot - Setting - POV - Conflict
Energize your English Language Arts classroom with our comprehensive Story Elements & Literary Devices Bundle! This curated collection of engaging lessons and activities is designed to captivate your middle school and high school students while deepening their understanding of vital literary concepts. Key Features:Dynamic Lesson Variety: Transform your teaching with a diverse range of activities that break away from the ordinary. From interactive games to collaborative group work, this bund
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6th - 9th
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Author's Study Using the Icons of Depth and Complexity (CCSS Aligned Grades 4-6)
This product has 12 reader response prompts, in 3 packets, for a total of 36 prompts. Use this as an extended homework assignment, book club/ literature circle prompts, independent class work, or as enrichment for GATE students. These were ideally made for an author's study using three books from the same writer. Alternatively, the first packet can be used on its own.
These prompts align to the following Common Core standards for grades 4, 5, and 6:
RL.1, RL.2, RL.3, RL.4, RL.6, RL.7, RL.9
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4th - 6th
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Short Story or Novel Study Summative Choice Project (Art & Literature)
EDITABLE Literature Choice Projects with a Project Based Learning approach to a summative assessments on novels, short stories, etc. Comes with sample projects, rubrics, templates, and directions.Great for: Short Story or Novel Study Summative Assessments,Google Slides and Canva Templates provided.Students need a foundational understanding of LITERARY ANALYSIS to complete this project. This is the FINAL project, but consider a 3-5 Day Lesson Plan to cover the following topics: Theme, Symbolism,
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5th - 12th
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