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4th Grade Constructed Response Practice Differentiated Reading Passages, Prompts

By Brenda Kovich

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

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3

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Writing Pourquoi Tales with Just So Stories as Mentor Texts - 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Kids explore pourquoi tale mentor texts from Just So Stories. Rudyard Kipling’s lively style encourages kids to experiment with word choice, repetition, and voices of the narrator and characters. After studying his work, fourth or fifth grade

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

GATE, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.3, W.5.3

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Identify Folktales Reading Passages: Myth, Legend, Fairy Tale, Fable, Tall Tale

By Brenda Kovich

Can your students identify folktales? After an introduction to five types of folklore, kids read one-page passages, identify the genre (myth, legend, fairy tale, fable, tall tale), and provide text evidence.Open the preview to take a closer look.A

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.9, RL.5.9

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Forms of Energy Activities & Experiments - Light, Sound, Heat, Electricity

By Brenda Kovich

Four complete units offer dozens of hands-on activities, stations, and science experiments. Kids explore forms of energy: light (radiant), sound (acoustic), heat (thermal), and electricity (electrical). Review, assessment, and video links are also

Subjects:

Science, Physical Science

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

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

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Beginning of the Year Reading Assessment - Fifth Grade Literature Test

By Brenda Kovich

Check your fifth grade students’ ability to construct responses with a short, age-appropriate story and seven questions. You can use the assessment at the beginning of the year to sample reading skills and guide instruction - or as test prep. Open

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

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Assessment

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6

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Aesop's Fables Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions: 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Ten timeless fables by Aesop are accompanied by comprehension questions. Third, fourth, or fifth grade students infer, find word meaning, describe story elements, find the moral, and more. Stories have been adapted for upper elementary reading. You

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3...

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Comparing Cinderella Stories from Around the World with Picture Books

By Brenda Kovich

Comparing Cinderella stories? In these activities, the class reads fairy tales from around the world, as well as parodies. Then they analyze elements and discover similarities between folktales in different locales.Note: No stories are included in

Subjects:

Reading, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

GATE, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.9, RL.5.9

$4.00

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Poetry Elements Unit - Genre Study for Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades

By Brenda Kovich

Teach elements of poetry with confidence! This genre study focuses on structural elements and sound devices. Kids annotate classic children’s poems to indicate verses, stanzas, rhyme, rhythm, meter, onomatopoeia, personification, and alliteration.

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RL.3.5, RL.4.5, RL.5.5

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Teaching Theme Unit for 5th Grade - How Characters Respond to Challenges

By Brenda Kovich

Teach theme with confidence! This complete unit includes an instructional slideshow, six passages with graphic organizers, support material, and a rubric. Fifth grade students learn to find multiple themes and explain. Kids analyze how characters

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.2

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$8.00

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Winter Writing Prompt: How to Build a Snowman Activity - 3rd & 4th Grade Project

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for a fun and effective winter writing activity? Ask your students to explain how to build a snowman. The step-by-step nature of this familiar topic makes writing a how-to paragraph a breeze! The project focuses on writing good beginnings

Subjects:

Writing, Winter

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.5, L.3.1, L.3.2, L.3.3, L.3.5, L.4.1...

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5 Point of View Reading Passages & Worksheets - First & Third Person Perspective

By Brenda Kovich

These worksheets provide powerful point of view practice! Reach you teach with differentiated reading passages and a variety of activities. Students identify first or third person perspective and provide evidence from the text. As a bonus, have kids

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.6

$5.00

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Halloween-Themed Activities - Possessive Noun Worksheets 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

These Halloween-themed language worksheets do the trick! First, kids tackle singular and plural possessive nouns. Second, they try mixed practice. Finally, third, fourth, or fifth grade students apply their skills in a fun-filled coloring book and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.3.2d

$5.00

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Human Body Systems Unit - Projects, Models, Passages, Organizers & Assessment

By Brenda Kovich

Six models and projects simulate human body systems. Fourth or fifth grade students then read passages on the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, muscular, skeletal, and immune systems. Three graphic organizers are included for each. Flash

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Biology

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

$8.00

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Teach 40 Allusions to Greek Mythology with Vocabulary Trading Cards, eBook, Test

By Brenda Kovich

Teach 40 allusions to Greek mythology with a complete unit. Introduce terms, myths, and definitions with a slideshow or ebook. Then help kids master the vocabulary with trading cards, flashcards, or games. Note-taking sheets, a Quizlet set, and a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.4, L.4.4b, L.5.4, L.6.4

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Engineering Design Process Introduction – Passage Worksheets Templates

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for a fun but serious introduction to the engineering process? Read a story! A ten-page passage introduces vocabulary and practices. Worksheets and templates provide support. To get a closer look, open the preview. In “Calvin Builds a Guinea

Subjects:

Science, Engineering

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$5.00

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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

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RL.6.1

$8.00

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Reading Mystery Short Stories - Detective Passages for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Add five short detective stories to your genre study. As assignments or centers, these two-page passages reinforce elements and structures of mysteries, provide great reading material for your unit, and improve critical thinking! Additionally, they

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

$6.00

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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

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps

CCSS:

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

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Summarizing Nonfiction Texts Worksheets – Reading Passages & Graphic Organizers

By Brenda Kovich

Engage your students with high-interest informational texts! Five multi-paragraph reading passages provide practice in summarizing. Corresponding worksheets include simple graphic organizers and room to write. Open the preview to take a closer

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2

$5.00

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Fossil Record & Evidence in Rock Layers Unit: Activities, Worksheets, Test

By Brenda Kovich

Students explore rock formations and fossil evidence to explain changes over time. Science activities, text with images, worksheets, and a test let kids explore fossil types, simulate records in the layers, and analyze organisms found in sedimentary

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

$5.00

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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