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27 Fun Mystery Unit Activities for a Detective Room Transformation or Anytime!

By Brenda Kovich

27 detective activities! Kids love fingerprinting, invisible ink, logic puzzles, observation games, and secret codes. You can use them in your mystery unit, for a detective room transformation, as a theme day, or anytime! Open the previews to take a

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, End of Year

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

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Twas the Night Before Christmas Poetry Activities Unit for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Unwrap the gift of poetry! A lively slideshow uses “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to teach structural elements and similes. Then third, fourth, or fifth grade students identify verses, stanzas, rhythm, rhyme, and figurative language in three

Subjects:

Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Lesson

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RL.3.5, RL.4.5, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, L.4.5a, L.5.5a

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Scary Short Stories - Headless Horseman Halloween Reading Passages & Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Captivate your class with four scary stories of the headless horseman and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Kids compare short folktales and explore related media – art, advertising, and video. These reading activities are perfect for Halloween – or

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Halloween

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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RL.4.7, RL.4.9, RL.5.7, RL.5.9, RL.6.7, RL.6.9

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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

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Writing-Expository, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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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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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

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Writing, Winter

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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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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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

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Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.3.2d

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Biography Project & Activities - MLK Day ELA Packet

By Brenda Kovich

Build an ELA packet with activities that celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr! Kids read a three-page biography, make a timeline, identify causes and effects, and interpret famous quotes.Open the preview to take a closer look at the

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Martin Luther King Day, Informational Text

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

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Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$5.00

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Hire Me 5-Paragraph Persuasive Essay: Christmas Elf Argumentative Writing Prompt

By Brenda Kovich

Hire me, Santa! Kids write persuasive essays to apply for jobs as elves. Organizers and a mentor text support fourth or fifth grade students writing their first five-paragraph compositions. Open the preview to take a closer look.Instructional

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Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.1, W.5.1

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Black History Month Bulletin Board Research Project: 32 Famous African Americans

By Brenda Kovich

Explore the lives of 32 African American leaders and create a striking photo bulletin board. Your research project can be short, detailed, or differentiated. It's great for studying famous people during Black History Month.Open the preview to get a

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing-Essays, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Bulletin Board Ideas, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

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

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Snow Day! Five-Paragraph Persuasive Essay - Winter Argumentative Writing Prompt

By Brenda Kovich

Give us a snow day! Fourth and fifth grade students organize and write five-paragraph argumentative essays to persuade the principal. This winter persuasive piece is sure to be a hit in your classroom or homeschool. Open the preview to take a closer

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Winter

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.1, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.5.1, W.5.4, W.5.5

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Ghost Story & Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Mesmerize your students with “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Six related activities explore the famous ghost story in literature, art, movies, and advertising. They'll captivate your class on Halloween - or anytime! Open the preview to take a closer

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.7, RL.5.7, RL.6.7, W.4.1, W.4.3, W.5.1, W.5.3, W.6.1, W.6.3

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Halloween Narrative Writing Prompt - Activity for Third, Fourth, or Fifth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Transform narrative writing with a little Halloween magic! Guided imagery and purposefully planned activities help kids gather descriptive details, build effective techniques, and clearly sequence events. Your third, fourth, and fifth grade students

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, 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

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Groundhog Day Persuasive Prompt - Opinion Writing - Argumentative Paragraph

By Brenda Kovich

Yes, your kids can convince Punxsutawney Phil to see (or not see) his shadow - with effective persuasive paragraphs! After reading a short Groundhog Day article, they state an opinion: six more weeks of winter or an early spring. Next, they develop

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.1, W.4.4, W.4.5

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Snow Day Differentiated Winter Persuasive Prompts - Argumentative Writing Bundle

By Brenda Kovich

Differentiate argumentative writing in your classroom! This bundle includes parallel one- and five-paragraph sequences. That way, all students can successfully and effectively compose persuasive essays.For this winter prompt, kids persuade the

Subjects:

Writing, Winter, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.1, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.5.4

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Famous Women's History Month Research Project: Writing Activity & Bulletin Board

By Brenda Kovich

Celebrate Women’s History Month! This differentiated writing activity includes five research pages and themed templates for 30 famous females in history. It makes a beautiful classroom display, bulletin board, or digital project. You can do it in

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing, Women's History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Bulletin Board Ideas, Independent Work Packet

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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Halloween-Themed ELA Activity - Writing Dialogue Worksheets 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for some Halloween-themed ELA activities? Your third, fourth, or fifth grade students will love writing dialogue with these fun riddles! You can use the worksheets to introduce or practice using commas and quotation marks in direct

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.3.2c, L.4.2b, W.3.3b, W.4.3b

$3.50

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9 Independent Work Packets - 72 Seasonal Activities for Fourth & Fifth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Eight no-prep seasonal learning activities per month engage fourth or fifth grade students in meaningful independent work. Kids respond in printable or digital packets. It's a teacher's (or parent's) dream come true! Each module merges digital

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Holidays/Seasonal, For All Subjects

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE, Independent Work Packet

$54.00

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Why & When Do Leaves Change Colors? - Fall Foliage Reading & Map Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Explore fall foliage with meaningful activities. Kids read an informational text to find out why leaves change color. Then they color a map to show when to expect autumn colors in regions of the United States.Open the preview to take a closer look

Subjects:

Geography, Autumn

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.3, RI.5.3

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (19.24 MB)

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September Independent Work Packet - Fall Early or Fast Finishers, Sub Plans

By Brenda Kovich

Eight no-prep fall activities provide hours of engaging independent work. They're great for fast or early finishers, including g/t students. You can even use them for September sub plans!A 16-page student booklet supports a corresponding website.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Autumn

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE, Independent Work Packet

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (29.89 MB)

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Snow Day Winter Persuasive Writing Prompt: Argumentative Paragraph 3rd 4th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Can your students persuade the principal to give them a snow day? With this argumentative prompt, third or fourth grade students support and organize their opinion; elaborate; write hooks and conclusions; vary sentences; and add transition terms. A

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Winter

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (31.99 MB)

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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