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Percy Jackson and the Olympians - The Lightning Thief Novel Study Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Capture the excitement of Greek mythology and improve comprehension. For each chapter of The Lightning Thief, kids meet a mythological character, summarize, tackle questions, and explore vocabulary. The Percy Jackson novel study also includes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Google Apps

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RL.4.1, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.4

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The Westing Game Novel Study: Activities & Questions to Improve Comprehension

By Brenda Kovich

Support comprehension of The Westing Game (and have some fun!) A detective's journal helps kids keep track of tenants, the obituary, paired heirs, and clues. Additional activities and discussion questions foster understanding of this complex

Subjects:

Reading, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RL.6.1

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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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Little House in the Big Woods Unit - Digital Historical Fiction Novel Study

By Brenda Kovich

Take a peek inside pioneer life with the first Little House book. A student website houses discussion questions, figurative language, visual dictionaries, and extensions to help children understand Laura Ingalls Wilder's life in the big woods. In

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, L.3.4, L.3.5...

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The Maze of Bones Mystery Novel Study Unit (The 39 Clues)

By Brenda Kovich

Let your little detectives uncover the clues in The Maze of Bones. The journal, discussion guide, and character cards will help kids crack the case (and improve comprehension!) Hook them on Book 1 of The 39 Clues series - and soon they’ll be reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.3, RL.5.4

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Hatchet Survival Activities - PBL Search & Rescue Project

By Brenda Kovich

Let your kids search for Brian! In this survival project, they analyze clues from Hatchet, conduct research, and try to locate him on a map of Canada. Staged as a PBL (problem-based learning) activity, students are posed with a simulated real-world

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Literature

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.7, CCRA.SL.2

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Hatchet Vocabulary - Multiple Meaning, Figurative Language, Shades of Meaning

By Brenda Kovich

Add powerful word work to your Hatchet novel study! These are not your typical vocabulary worksheets. Students select the correct definition for multiple-meaning words, identify and interpret figurative language, and analyze shades of meaning.Open

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

L.5.4a, L.5.5, L.5.5a, L.6.4a, L.6.5, L.7.4a, L.7.5

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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

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

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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Hatchet Open-Ended Comprehension Questions, Rubric, and Answers

By Brenda Kovich

Add some comprehension questions to your Hatchet novel study! These open-ended prompts require students to construct responses with textual evidence, cite, and quote. A slideshow models the process. Sample answers and two rubrics are also

Subjects:

Literature, Tools for Common Core, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1

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Paddle-to-the-Sea Support Materials: Templates, Maps & Worksheets

By Brenda Kovich

Use this set of templates and maps with Paddle-to-the-Sea, a picture book set in the Great Lakes. Each two-page spread of the Caldecott Honor Book features black and white drawings, a full-page watercolor painting, and descriptive text with plenty

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.7, RL.5.7, L.4.5a, L.5.5a

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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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