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Reading - Literature Skills 5

Teaching fifth grade literature? Whether you need a complete unit or single standalone resources, I’ve got you covered. Slideshows with supporting materials make direct instruction easy. Then kids can practice with age-appropriate reading passages and activities. Check it out!

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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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

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Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.5.2

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The Tortoise and the Hare - How Illustrations and Video Affect Text Meaning

By Brenda Kovich

Kids make connections between text and media. First, they read "The Tortoise and the Hare" with no pictures. Then they compare it to two versions with different illustrations. Finally, students watch a cartoon video and analyze again.Open the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

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Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.3.7, RL.4.7, RL.5.7

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Types of Folktales Mini Lesson - Introduction to Genres of Folklore - PowerPoint

By Brenda Kovich

This introduction presents five types of folktales: myth, legend, fairy tale, fable, and tall tale. After the characteristics of the genre are listed, a well-known example is given and elements (characters, setting, plot) are explored. The mini

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.9

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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

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.3

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Archetypes Mini Lesson - Compare and Contrast Literature for 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Teach kids to compare and contrast literature with archetypes. This mini lesson introduces common types of characters, settings, plots, and themes. Then it models the process by analyzing two folktales: “The Ants and the Grasshopper” and “The Three

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, GATE, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.9, RL.5.9

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Summarizing Fiction - Made-for-Easel Literature Activity

By Brenda Kovich

This Made-for-Easel Activity teaches kids to summarize fiction. After reviewing story parts, the process for summarizing literature is modeled. Then students read "The Fox and the Crow," identify elements, and summarize the story. This module was

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.5.2

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EASEL

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Finding Multiple Themes - Made for Easel Literature Activities

By Brenda Kovich

This Made-for-Easel Activity teaches kids about finding multiple themes. First, kids learn through direct instruction and modeling. Then they read "The Fox and the Crow" and list elements on a graphic organizer. From there, they explain how each

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.5.2

$3.00

EASEL

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Parts of a Story - Made-for-Easel Literature Activity

By Brenda Kovich

This Made-for-Easel Activity teaches kids about parts of a story. After reading "The Three Little Pigs," they learn about and highlight exposition, rising action, climax, and falling action. The they list specific elements (characters, setting,

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ELA Test Prep, Literature

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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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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