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Hamburger Paragraph Project - Printable & Digital Informative Writing Activity

By Brenda Kovich

In this informative writing project, kids craft hamburger paragraphs. Printable or digital activities let them kids develop topic, detail, and concluding sentences; elaborate; improve word choice; and add transitions. It's fun and educational!Open

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

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

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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W.3.2, W.3.5, W.4.2, W.4.5, W.5.2, W.5.5

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Bird Beak Lab – Adaptations & Natural Selection Project – Fun Science Experiment

By Brenda Kovich

In this science lab, kids simulate bird beak adaptations. They pick up organisms, record number caught, organize data, and answer questions. It’s a fun and educational natural selection experiment! Open the preview to take a closer look at parts of

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Biology

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

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Identifying Theme with Short Stories: 12 Reading Passages - 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Twelve short reading passages give kids plenty of practice identifying theme. Third, fourth, or fifth grade students respond with connected details, story arcs, quick response, or multiple choice. Open the preview to take a closer look.Twelve fables

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.4.2, RL.5.2

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Famous Abolitionists Research Project – Abolition Movement Writing Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Kids explore the lives of famous abolitionists with a differentiated research project. Activities feature 30 people who opposed slavery and promoted the abolition movement. You can display writing with full-page photographs for a beautiful bulletin

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

W.4.2, W.4.7, W.4.8, W.5.2, W.5.7, W.5.8, W.6.2, W.6.7, W.6.8

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32 Greek Mythology Characters Stories - Printable & eBook Reading Passages

By Brenda Kovich

This set of 32 one-page reading passages introduces characters from Greek myths. Specially written for students in third, fourth, or fifth grade, the stories serve as a great introduction to mythology. Open the preview to take a closer look.Passages

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Reading, Literature

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

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Internet Activities

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Medusa Mythology Activities | Character Description and Point of View

By Brenda Kovich

Who has hair of snakes and eyes that can turn you to stone? Medusa, of course! You can spice up your mythology unit or novel study with these engaging literature activities. Grab students’ attention with two different views of this alluring mythical

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.3, RL.5.6, RL.5.9, RL.6.6, RL.6.9

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Aesop’s Fables Unit & Lesson Plans – Genre Study for 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

This fables unit offers a complete reading, writing, speaking, and listening experience! It includes lesson plans, 10 stories with comprehension questions, 7 plays, writing, and compare-contrast activities. You’ll have everything you need to teach

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Writing-Expository, Drama, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.3.7, RL.3.9, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4...

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Author’s Point of View Unit – CCSS RL.4.6 Bundle for Fourth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Teach point of view like a pro! A complete unit provides a slideshow, worksheets, and assessment for identifying first and third person perspectives. Activities were specially created for fourth grade students. Open the previews to take a closer

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.6, RL.5.6

$10.00

$8.00

184

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Mystery Writing Projects: 3 Fun Prompts & Activities for 3rd, 4th, or 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for a fun mystery writing project? Choose from three prompts: puzzle pictures, paper bag story starters, or mapped detective stories. Your third, fourth, or fifth grade students will love these activities!Three fun projects are sequenced

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.3.3, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.3, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.5.3, W.5.4, W.5.5

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Climate Zones Activities - Exploring Patterns Project with Map & Worksheets

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for a simple way to teach or reinforce climate? Try this! Third or fourth grade students color basic zones on a map of the world, consider additional factors, and complete a matching activity. Two versions of each worksheet are included:

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

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How to Carve a Pumpkin Prompt - Halloween Writing Activity 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Improve informative writing with Halloween this how-to paragraph prompt. As students explain how to carve pumpkins, activities focus on good beginnings and endings, word choice, sentence variety, sequence and order words. Kids in second, third, or

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.2.2, W.2.5, W.3.2, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.5, L.2.1, L.2.2, L.2.3...

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Converting Customary Units of Measurement Activity - Jack and the Beanstalk Math

By Brenda Kovich

Practice converting customary units of measurement with an engaging math storybook! Fourth or fifth grade students read "Jack and the Beanstalk." As the story progresses, they solve word problems involving conversions and elapsed time. They add,

Subjects:

Math, Measurement

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

4.MD.A.1, 4.MD.A.2, 5.MD.A.1

$5.00

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5th Grade Constructed Response Practice with Differentiated Reading Passages

By Brenda Kovich

Reach each you teach! After reading differentiated passages, fifth grade students construct responses that include a topic sentence, evidence from the text, quotes, citation, and a conclusion. The set includes four texts (each adapted for three

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3

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Fables – Narrative Writing Activity with Examples for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Try fables for age-appropriate narrative writing! This five-part project (with two examples) teaches students to write stories using effective technique, clear event sequences, and dialogue between characters. Activities are perfect for kids in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.3, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.3, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.5.3, W.5.4, W.5.5, L.3.2c, L.4.2b

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Famous African American Inventors Research Project: Black History Month Activity

By Brenda Kovich

Explore the lives of 27 famous African American inventors and their inventions. Four scaffolded research sheets control the depth of your project. Themed templates with photos make a great display or bulletin board. You can use the activities during

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing, Engineering

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

W.4.7, W.4.8, W.5.7, W.5.8, W.6.7, W.6.8

$6.00

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Greek Mythology Unit - Myth Genre Study for Upper Elementary & Middle School

By Brenda Kovich

This five-week myth-themed unit will captivate your upper elementary or middle school students. A Greek mythology genre study has been planned for you! It includes a novel study, critical thinking and literature activities, vocabulary, writing, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.6, RL.4.9, RL.5.1, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, RL.5.9, RL.6.1...

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5-Week Mystery Unit - Fun Detective Genre Study for Fourth and Fifth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Five weeks of detective-themed ELA activities engage fourth and fifth grade students. The unit includes mystery reading, critical thinking, and writing projects; two novel studies; a simulation; posters and book report templates. A complete 25-day

Subjects:

Reading, Critical Thinking, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

$62.00

$49.60

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Four Seasons of the Year Science: Earth's Tilt, Climate & Weather Worksheets

By Brenda Kovich

Students learn how Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun affect climate/weather and cause the four seasons of the year. They read passages, work on diagrams, and complete worksheets. Links to two videos reinforce the concepts. Finally, an open-ended

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$4.00

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Rocks and Minerals Unit - 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade - Types, Fossils, Cycle

By Brenda Kovich

Geology rocks! If your third, fourth, or fifth grade class is into minerals, this unit is for you. It focuses on types, properties, identification, fossils, and cycle. Reading passages, worksheets, activities, games, video links, and assessment

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$5.00

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Poetry (Poems), Drama (Plays), and Prose (Stories) PowerPoint Mini Lesson

By Brenda Kovich

Teach CCSS RL.3.5 or RL.4.5 with confidence! This interactive PowerPoint slideshow explains structural elements of prose, drama, and poetry. Kids learn to refer to parts of stories, plays, and poems in these mini lessons.Open the preview to take a

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.5, RL.4.5

$5.00

162

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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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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Music, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Statistics, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community