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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

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Literature, Short Stories, Halloween

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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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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

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Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

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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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Reading Mystery Short Stories - Detective Passages for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Add five short detective stories to your genre study. As assignments or centers, these two-page passages reinforce elements and structures of mysteries, provide great reading material for your unit, and improve critical thinking! Additionally, they

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English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

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

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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12 Aesop's Fables Stories - Printable, Digital & eBook - Short One-Page Passages

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for Aesop’s fables written in modern, age-appropriate language? These one-page stories are perfect for upper elementary reading. Passages come in three formats: printable, digital, and eBook. Open the preview to take a closer look at the

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Reading, Literature, Short Stories

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

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Internet Activities, Printables

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5 Historical Fiction Short Stories – American History Reading Passages

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for short historical fiction stories? Five two-page original passages, each based on events in American history, were written especially for fourth and fifth grade students. You can use the short narratives for reading comprehension, social

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Reading, Literature, Short Stories

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Cinderella Stories - Five Reading Passages in Printable and eBook Formats

By Brenda Kovich

Do you need Cinderella stories for your unit? These reading passages are available as printable PDFs and a paperless eBook. Older students* will enjoy four timeless folktales from around the world and one original parody. What's

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Reading, Literature, Short Stories

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Google Apps

$4.00

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Writing in Dramatic Form – Kids Write Skits, Plays, Readers Theater & Drama

By Brenda Kovich

Let them write plays! Kids learn about structural elements of poetry, practice, and rewrite age-appropriate children’s stories in dramatic form. Your students will love writing drama – and then acting it out as skits or readers theater. Open the

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English Language Arts, Drama, Short Stories

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

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RL.3.5, RL.4.5, RL.5.5, W.3.4, W.4.4, W.5.4

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4 Just So Stories - Differentiated Reading Passages - Pourquoi Tales

By Brenda Kovich

Your students will love these lively pourquoi tales. This resource includes originals plus three differentiated adaptations of four Just So Stories. Passages are included as a printable PDF, eBook, and digital Easel Activities, which allow kids to

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English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

GATE, Printables

$10.00

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5 Fantasy Reading Passages – Short Stories & Questions for Fourth & Fifth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Five fantasy stories, chosen and adapted for fourth and fifth grade readers can be used for your genre study or as reading comprehension activities. An anchor chart, questions, and organizers are included.Open the preview to take a closer look. All

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Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.5.1

$6.00

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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

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Humorous Fiction Reading Passages – 5 Funny Stories with Questions, Puns & Jokes

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for some funny stories? You’ll love these humorous fiction reading passages! The age-appropriate tales come with comprehension and genre study questions. For a fun warm-up, kids also explore puns, knock-knock jokes, and malapropisms. Open

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Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

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RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RF.4.4a, RF.5.4a

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Science Fiction Reading Passages – 5 Sci-Fi Stories & Questions 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Fascinate fourth or fifth grade students with five age-appropriate science fiction passages. These futuristic stories and questions can be used for reading comprehension or a part of your sci-fi genre study.Open the preview to take a closer look at

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RF.4.4a, RF.5.4a

$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

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RL.4.9, RL.5.9

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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