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Biography Activities - Task Cards & Choice Boards for Any Book

By Brenda Kovich

Dozens of biography activities come in two formats: task cards or choice boards. Each focuses on one informational text standard, as well as a higher order thinking skill (applying, analyzing, evaluating, or creating).Open the preview to take a

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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GATE

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.4.6, RI.4.7, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2...

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Informational Text Bundle - Skills for Reading Nonfiction in 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Bolster your students’ nonfiction reading skills. This informational text bundle includes complete units of instruction for paragraph structure, main idea and summarizing, text structure, and word meaning. Each begins with a targeted slideshow and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.3.4, RI.3.8, RI.4.2, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.5.5

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Claims, Reasons and Evidence in Speeches About Animals CCSS SL.4.3 & SL.5.3

By Brenda Kovich

Claims and evidence are easy to find – once students know where to look. In this activity, students watch three videos about animals. Then they locate reasons that support speakers' claims. This gives kids insight to informational structures used by

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, GATE, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

SL.4.3, SL.5.3

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Informational Text Structure Worksheets – Differentiated Nonfiction Practice

By Brenda Kovich

Master informational text structures with differentiated practice. Four worksheets offer examples of each nonfiction format to identify. Reference guides and sample paragraphs support teaching and learning.Open the preview to take a closer

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Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

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

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Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.5

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Just So Stories - Check the Facts with Information from Multiple Sources

By Brenda Kovich

It’s time for some critical thinking! Students read “The Beginning of the Armadillo.” Then, to check its accuracy, they draw on information from multiple kid-friendly websites. Students answer questions and evaluate each site’s text features. As a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, GATE

CCSS:

RI.4.7, RI.5.7

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Informational Writing in Science Class – Examples & Graphic Organizers

By Brenda Kovich

Practice informational writing in your science class! A slideshow models seven strategies with step-by-step examples. Anchor charts and graphic organizers support five nonfiction text structures. Open the preview to take a closer look.First, model

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables

CCSS:

W.4.2, W.5.2

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Main Idea and Supporting Details Mini Lesson with Nonfiction Paragraph Example

By Brenda Kovich

This mini lesson teaches the structure of a nonfiction paragraph. Kids learn that the topic sentence expresses the main idea, detail sentences provide support, and the conclusion wraps it up. A hamburger analogy illustrates these parts, and an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2

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Nonfiction Paragraph Main Idea Worksheets - Reading Passages for 3rd & 4th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Kids find the main idea in one-paragraph nonfiction reading passages. Third and fourth grade students learn to locate the topic sentence and supporting details. Then the teacher scaffolds understanding with a longer essay. A hamburger analogy

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2

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Communities Protect Earth’s Resources NGSS 5-ESS3-1 – Wastewater Treatment

By Brenda Kovich

In what ways do communities use science ideas to protect the earth’s resources? To address NGSS 5-ESS3-1, students explore the wastewater treatment process and determine which science concepts helped with development. Finally, they write an essay to

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.5, W.4.2, W.5.2

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Just So Stories ELA Unit for Fourth Grade – Reading and Writing Pourquoi Tales

By Brenda Kovich

This pourquoi tale unit has everything you need for four weeks of ELA instruction! Fourth grade students read differentiated Just So Stories; describe characters, settings, and events; write narratives; evaluate informational text; and identify

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.3, RI.4.7, W.4.3, SL.4.3

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Informational Text Structures Activity – Nonfiction Sorting Cards with Examples

By Brenda Kovich

Practice informational text structures with 25 examples. In pairs or groups, students analyze paragraphs on sorting cards and classify their formats. Nonfiction texts feature five castles around the world. Kids love this activity!Open the preview to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.5

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Finding Word Meaning PowerPoint Mini Lesson - Vocabulary Skills 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Model skills for finding the meaning of unknown words in informational text. Kids determine the definitions using appositives (phrases set off by commas or parentheses), context clues, word parts, and related terms. Created for fourth and fifth

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.4.4, RI.5.4

$5.00

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Just So Stories ELA Unit for Fifth Grade - Reading and Writing Pourquoi Tales

By Brenda Kovich

This pourquoi tale unit has everything you need for four weeks of ELA instruction! Fifth grade students read differentiated Just So Stories, construct responses, write narratives, evaluate informational text, and identify claims and evidence in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RI.5.7, W.5.3, SL.5.3

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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

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Butterfly Writing Project - Using Informational Text Structures

By Brenda Kovich

Kids love learning about butterflies - - - and you’ll love the way they write using five different informational text structures. The project fortifies your students’ understanding of purpose, organization, and key words.Open the preview to take a

Subjects:

Biology, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2

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Free Biography Lesson Plans for a 3-Week Genre Study - Fourth and Fifth Grades

By Brenda Kovich

Grab three weeks of lesson plans for your biography genre study. In this unit, kids will read and report on short biographies and/or read a full-length narrative. They can complete a free organizer, as well as crafts and research. For a grand

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

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Indiana State Research Project – Trifold Brochure Activity

By Brenda Kovich

Research Indiana with this quick and easy project! Just print two pages back-to-back and go! Each child creates a trifold brochure to tell about the state geography, government, history, places to visit, and more! Open the preview to take a closer

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.3.7, W.4.7, W.5.7

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Free Pourquoi Tale Lesson Plans with Just So Stories for Fourth & Fifth Grades

By Brenda Kovich

Grab four weeks of balanced ELA lesson plans for your pourquoi stories genre study. Two sets includes literature, informational text, narrative writing, speaking and listening for either fourth or fifth grade. It's standards-based and encourages

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.3, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RI.4.7, RI.5.7, W.4.3, W.5.3, SL.4.3, SL.5.3

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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