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Percy Jackson and the Olympians - The Lightning Thief Novel Study Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Capture the excitement of Greek mythology and improve comprehension. For each chapter of The Lightning Thief, kids meet a mythological character, summarize, tackle questions, and explore vocabulary. The Percy Jackson novel study also includes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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RL.4.1, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.4

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Aesop's Fables Readers Theater Scripts or Plays for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades

By Brenda Kovich

Seven plays present Aesop’s fables in dramatic form. Scripts may be used for short skits, readers theater, or full-blown plays – for up to 40 students! Additionally, kids learn and label elements of drama.Open the preview to take a closer look at

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Reading, Drama, Literature

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Comparing Folktales Around the World Unit - 4th & 5th Grade Bundle RL.4.9 RL.5.9

By Brenda Kovich

Explore similar themes and topics in folktales from around the world. Three instructional slideshows, posters, fourteen paired passages, and graphic organizers provide a complete, differentiated ELA unit. Fourth and fifth grade students learn to

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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CCSS:

RL.4.9, RL.5.9

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Compare & Contrast 2 Stories - 10 Paired Passages - 4th & 5th Grade Folktales

By Brenda Kovich

Compare and contrast literature with ten paired passages. This set emphasizes identification and use of story elements to construct responses. Students read two folktales, organize elements in tables, transfer them to Venn diagrams, and explain in

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Tools for Common Core

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, GATE, Printables

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RL.4.9, RL.5.9

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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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182

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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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Poem, Drama & Prose Unit: Story Parts, Plays & Poetry Bundle for RL.3.5 & RL.4.5

By Brenda Kovich

Teach poems, drama, and prose like a pro! After introducing structural elements of poetry, plays, and stories, use classic children’s literature (written in mixed forms) for practice and assessment. Open the previews to take a closer look at the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Unit Plans

CCSS:

RL.3.5, RL.4.5

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$8.00

214

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Solar Eclipse ELA Activities – Folktale Reading & Narrative Writing Project 2024

By Brenda Kovich

Informational text + literature + writing = fun solar eclipse ELA activities! Kids read science passages, compare folktales that explain the phenomenon, and do a narrative writing project. Open the preview to take a closer look. You can use this

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Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.9, RL.5.9, W.5.3, W.5.3a, W.5.3b, W.5.3c, W.5.3d, W.4.3a, W.4.3b, W.4.3c, W.4.3d

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Identifying Theme with Short Stories: 12 Reading Passages - 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Twelve short reading passages give kids plenty of practice identifying theme. Third, fourth, or fifth grade students respond with connected details, story arcs, quick response, or multiple choice. Open the preview to take a closer look.Twelve fables

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.4.2, RL.5.2

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Greek Mythology Research Activities - 33 Characters and Mythical Creatures

By Brenda Kovich

Your class will love these Greek mythology activities! Each student researches a character or mythical creature, completes a template, and colors it to create an awesome classroom display! The set includes 33 templates in two options: printable

Subjects:

Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.3, RL.5.3, W.4.7

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102

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CCSS RL.4.2 Finding Theme Unit - Teaching Central Message in Fourth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Confidently teach kids to find a theme, or central message, with this comprehensive unit! Fourth grade students move through a complete learning cycle: direct instruction, guided practice, independent practice, and assessment. Open the preview to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.2

$10.00

$8.00

221

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32 Greek Mythology Characters Stories - Printable & eBook Reading Passages

By Brenda Kovich

This set of 32 one-page reading passages introduces characters from Greek myths. Specially written for students in third, fourth, or fifth grade, the stories serve as a great introduction to mythology. Open the preview to take a closer look.Passages

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Internet Activities

$8.50

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Medusa Mythology Activities | Character Description and Point of View

By Brenda Kovich

Who has hair of snakes and eyes that can turn you to stone? Medusa, of course! You can spice up your mythology unit or novel study with these engaging literature activities. Grab students’ attention with two different views of this alluring mythical

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.3, RL.5.6, RL.5.9, RL.6.6, RL.6.9

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123

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Author’s Point of View Unit – CCSS RL.4.6 Bundle for Fourth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Teach point of view like a pro! A complete unit provides a slideshow, worksheets, and assessment for identifying first and third person perspectives. Activities were specially created for fourth grade students. Open the previews to take a closer

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.6, RL.5.6

$10.00

$8.00

184

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Fables – Narrative Writing Activity with Examples for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Try fables for age-appropriate narrative writing! This five-part project (with two examples) teaches students to write stories using effective technique, clear event sequences, and dialogue between characters. Activities are perfect for kids in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, 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, L.3.2c, L.4.2b

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Poetry (Poems), Drama (Plays), and Prose (Stories) PowerPoint Mini Lesson

By Brenda Kovich

Teach CCSS RL.3.5 or RL.4.5 with confidence! This interactive PowerPoint slideshow explains structural elements of prose, drama, and poetry. Kids learn to refer to parts of stories, plays, and poems in these mini lessons.Open the preview to take a

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.5, RL.4.5

$5.00

162

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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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3

$10.00

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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

$6.00

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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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.9, RL.5.9

$3.50

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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

Types:

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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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