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Greek Mythology Reading Passages & Research Project - Third, Fourth, Fifth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

One-page reading passages introduce third, fourth, and fifth grade students to 33 characters from Greek mythology. Kids take notes on themed sheets. Finally, they color the pages - and voila! You have a beautiful classroom display.Printable and

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Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

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

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5th Grade Constructed Response Practice with Differentiated Reading Passages

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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

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5^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3

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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

Subjects:

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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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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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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Animal Structure and Function Project - Bird Reading Passages 3rd 4th 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Kids in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade explore animal structures and their functions with 31 short nonfiction reading passages featuring bird adaptations (included as a printable PDF and digital website). Students show what they know with questions and

Subjects:

Biology, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.7, RI.4.7, RI.5.7, W.3.7, W.3.8, W.4.7, W.4.8, W.5.7, W.5.8

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Theme Practice - Reading Passage, Graphic Organizer, Universal Themes, Rubric

By Brenda Kovich

Practice theme with an age-appropriate passage and corresponding graphic organizer. After reading “How Sun, Moon, and Wind Went Out to Dinner,” students consider results of characters' actions, pinpoint a universal message, and construct a

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.5.2

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Design a Car Project - Alternative Fuels and Energy Use for Vehicles Activity

By Brenda Kovich

Have some serious fun with cars and energy use! In this activity, students research or read about alternative fuels and compare them. As a culmination to the project, they design their own “green” vehicles. Open the preview to take a closer

Subjects:

Science, Environment, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RI.4.3, RI.5.3, W.4.7, W.5.7

$5.00

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Biography Poster, Anchor Chart, Graphic Organizer & Questions for Genre Study

By Brenda Kovich

Support your biography genre study with a poster, anchor chart, graphic 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,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.4.10, RI.5.10

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Media and Text Bundle – CCSS RL.3.7, RL.4.7, RL.5.7

By Brenda Kovich

Encourage kids to explore connections between text and media. This bundle includes an introductory slideshow, two practice activities, and a ten-chapter story with illustrations to match. It’s a great way to address CCSS RL.3.7, RL.4.7, RL.5.7, and

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.7, RL.4.7, RL.5.7

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Bird Adaptations Activity Bundle – Beak Lab + Animal Structures Reading Passages

By Brenda Kovich

Explore animal structures and functions with a project and a lab. Kids read about bird adaptations, answer questions, and create posters. They also experiment with beaks in a simulated environment. Your third, fourth, or fifth grade students will

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.7, RI.4.1, RI.4.7, RI.5.1, RI.5.7, W.3.7, W.3.8, W.4.7, W.4.8, W.5.8...

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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

$6.00

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Describe a Character Trait – Differentiated Passage and Graphic Organizers

By Brenda Kovich

Identify and describe character traits with differentiated two-page passages and graphic organizers. After reading “How the Camel Got His Hump,” kids organize two, three, or four pieces of textual evidence on leveled templates. They pinpoint a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.3

$4.00

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My Father's Dragon - Complete Novel - Matching Text with Images Activity

By Brenda Kovich

Grab this complete printable version of My Father’s Dragon! Illustrations have been placed at the end of each chapter and numbered. Students highlight relevant sentences that match each visual presentation. What a great way to explore text-media

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.7, RL.4.7, RL.4.10, RL.5.7

$5.00

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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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The Velveteen Rabbit | Entire Novel Differentiated for Three Reading Levels

By Brenda Kovich

Reach each you teach! The Velveteen Rabbit differentiated reading passages tell the entire story. Six one-page texts have been differentiated at three reading levels, making this timeless tale accessible and appropriate for all of your students.

Subjects:

Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

$6.00

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Legends Reading Passages & Art: Compare and Contrast Stories in the Same Genre

By Brenda Kovich

Compare and contrast legends inspired by the arts! Kids read stories in the same genre, as well as factual reading passages. They analyze elements of each, compare, and determine how literature and art can alter perception. Open the preview to take

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.9, RL.5.9

$4.00

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Space Reading Passages with Tables - Nonfiction Texts on Technology & Discovery

By Brenda Kovich

Kids analyze nonfiction texts and tables to explain relationships between space technology and discoveries. In this real-world investigation, they explore scientific data and make connections between inventions, size, distance, and discovery. Open

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.4.3, RI.4.7, RI.5.3, RI.5.7

$5.00

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5 Identifying Theme Reading Passages & Practice Worksheets for 4th or 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Five one-page reading passages and corresponding graphic organizers provide plenty of practice identifying theme. Kids in fourth or fifth grade read carefully, consider characters' responses to challenges, find a related message, and support it with

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.5.2

$5.00

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Interdisciplinary Earth Day Projects – Science Reading Activities 4th, 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Try two interdisciplinary projects for Earth Day! In the first science activity, fourth or fifth grade students compare fuel types and design their own eco-friendly vehicles. In the second, they read about and evaluate sources of electricity. As a

Subjects:

Science, Earth Day, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.9, RI.5.9, W.4.1, W.4.7, W.5.1, W.5.7

$10.00

$8.00

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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