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Genre - Realistic Fiction

Looking for a complete realistic fiction genre study? Start with five age-appropriate reading passages. Then ask kids to read and full-length novel - and write their own narrative pieces.

Hatchet Book Study - Novel Unit - Questions, Vocabulary & Enrichment Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Ramp up your Hatchet book study! This novel unit includes open-ended questions, vocabulary, and a problem-based learning enrichment activity. A literature group packet, quick quizzes, and a theme project are also included in the bonus file.Open the

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Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Google Apps

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RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, L.5.5, L.6.5, L.7.5

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Elements of Realistic Fiction Anchor Chart, Poster, Organizer, and Questions

By Brenda Kovich

Support your realistic fiction genre study with a poster, anchor chart, organizer, and questions. Each comes as a color or grayscale page that you may print or display. Kids learn to distinguish, identify, and analyze elements (characters, setting,

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Handouts, Printables, Posters

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (8.77 MB)

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The Black Stallion Unit | Novel Study with Questions, Vocabulary, Choice Boards

By Brenda Kovich

Take your students on an adventure with a timeless adventure novel: The Black Stallion, by Walter Farley. This unit includes questions, vocabulary, writing, and choice boards. Open the preview to take a closer look.Questions: Students construct

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Gifted and Talented, Literature, Tools for Common Core

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6

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Realistic Fiction Genre Study Unit – Reading & Writing for Fourth & Fifth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Connect reading and writing with this realistic fiction unit. Fourth and fifth grade students explore the genre with five age-appropriate passages. These serve as exemplars as they imagine and write their own stories. Your students will love this

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Reading, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, W.4.3, W.5.3

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Realistic Fiction Reading Passages – 5 Short Stories & Questions 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for age-appropriate realistic fiction passages? Five original short stories, created for fourth or fifth grade students, can be used for reading comprehension or a part of your genre study. Questions and organizers are included. Open the

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.5.1, RL.5.2

$6.00

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Realistic Fiction Writing: Narrative Prompt, Project & Activities 4th 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Kids use clear writing processes for realistic fiction stories. The project asks fourth and fifth grade students to focus on a goal or problem. They develop characters, setting, and plot. Support for writing dialogue, revising, and editing are also

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

W.4.3, W.5.3

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Time flies when you're having fun! I taught fourth grade for more than 35 years and loved it. Today, my mission is to create enjoyable, engaging materials your classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in student-centered learning that's seriously fun. In my store, you'll find engaging genre studies and hands-on science, as well as scaffolded ELA and math units that move kids to mastery.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I'm proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher (Middle Childhood Generalist) and have received three special awards: Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellow, Crystal Apple Award Winner, and Lake Central Teacher of the Year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.S. in Elementary Education, a Gifted and Talented Endorsement - all from Purdue University.

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