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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

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.9, RL.5.9

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Daily Grammar Practice Sentences | Oral Language Review | Morning Work | Set 1

By Brenda Kovich

This six-week language set purposely links parts of speech, capitalization, and punctuation rules, provides sentences for reinforcement and skill building, and uses only ten minutes of class time daily. You can use this grammar practice as morning

Subjects:

Grammar, Tools for Common Core, Test Preparation

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.4.1, L.4.2, L.5.1, L.5.2

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Nonfiction Text Structures Practice or Centers - Worksheets & Sorting Activity

By Brenda Kovich

Practice identifying nonfiction text structures with 45 paragraphs. This pack helps kids discriminate between five informational formats. It includes differentiated worksheets and a sorting activity. They're great for centers, small group, or the

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.5

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Poem, Drama & Prose Practice Worksheets – Labeling Story Parts, Plays & Poetry

By Brenda Kovich

Poetry, Play, or Story? Five classic children’s tales are told in mixed forms (poem, drama, prose). Kids identify each and explain their structural elements. It’s great practice for RL.3.5 and RL.4.5!Open the preview to take a closer look.Each

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.5, RL.4.5

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CCSS RL.4.3 Reading Passages & Organizers - Describe Character, Setting, Event

By Brenda Kovich

Master CCSS RL.4.3 with differentiated activities! Four reading passages (from Kipling’s Just So Stories) and graphic organizers provide plenty of practice describing characters, settings, and events. Open the preview to take a closer

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.3

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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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Daily Language Sentences | Fourth and Fifth Grade | Set 2

By Brenda Kovich

This six-week set of language activities purposely links parts of speech, capitalization, and punctuation rules, provides daily practice for reinforcement and skill building, and uses only ten minutes of class time per day. It's small but mighty!

Subjects:

Grammar, Tools for Common Core, Test Preparation

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

L.4.1, L.4.2, L.5.1, L.5.2

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Digital Download PDF (28.98 MB)

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Reading Assessment Bundle – Fifth Grade Constructed Response Literature Tests

By Brenda Kovich

Three fifth grade reading assessments require constructed responses to standards-based literature questions. You can use the bundle for formative or summative purposes, or for test prep. (Student copies are not marked as tests, allowing you to use

Subjects:

Literature, Tools for Common Core, Test Preparation

Grades:

5^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6

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Summarizing Fiction Reading Passages, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers & Rubrics

By Brenda Kovich

Get results with this summarizing practice pack. It includes five reading passages, graphic organizers, worksheets, rubrics, and more. Links to three short videos help kids (and their teacher) understand how to use the story arc to summarize fiction

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.4.2

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Fourth Grade Literature Assessments - Constructed Response Reading Tests

By Brenda Kovich

Gauge your fourth grade students’ ability to answer questions and construct responses with three short, age-appropriate stories and corresponding reading questions. You can use them as formative assessment, summative assessment, or reading test

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6

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Hatchet Open-Ended Comprehension Questions, Rubric, and Answers

By Brenda Kovich

Add some comprehension questions to your Hatchet novel study! These open-ended prompts require students to construct responses with textual evidence, cite, and quote. A slideshow models the process. Sample answers and two rubrics are also

Subjects:

Literature, Tools for Common Core, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1

$6.00

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Describing Characters, Settings, Events PowerPoint & Google Slides for 4th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Three lessons in one! After kids read a differentiated passage, a slideshow models how to describe (1) a character, (2) the setting, and (3) an event. Support material and generic templates are also included. Open the preview to take a closer look.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.3

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (19.81 MB)

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Morning Work - Free Daily Oral Language Review Trial

By Brenda Kovich

Try the first week of this comprehensive mechanics unit for free! Daily Mechanics purposely links parts of speech, capitalization, and punctuation rules; provides daily language sentences for reinforcement and skill building; and uses only ten

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

L.4.1, L.4.2, L.5.1, L.5.2

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Writing Persuasive Paragraphs Video - Streaming or Shareable Link

By Brenda Kovich

This circus-themed video models how to write effective persuasive paragraphs. Fifteen anchor charts, ten pages of sample text, and ten student sheets complement the video for a complete set of instructional resources. This movie can now be shared

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

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

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Duration: 12:37

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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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