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End of the Year Reading Assessment - Fifth Grade Literature-Based Test

By Brenda Kovich

Assess your fifth grade students’ ability to construct responses with a short, age-appropriate story and seven questions. You can use the assessment at the end of the year to evaluate reading progress - or as test prep. Open the preview to get a

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

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

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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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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Animal Structure and Function Project - Bird Reading Passages 3rd 4th 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Kids in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade explore animal structures and their functions with 31 short nonfiction reading passages featuring bird adaptations (included as a printable PDF and digital website). Students show what they know with questions and

Subjects:

Biology, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.7, RI.4.7, RI.5.7, W.3.7, W.3.8, W.4.7, W.4.8, W.5.7, W.5.8

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Summarizing Fiction PowerPoint - Summary Mini Lessons for 3rd and 4th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Teach summarizing fiction like a pro! PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations offer modeling and practice. Using story elements, third and fourth grade kids learn how to write an effective summary for literature. Two stories, organizers, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.4.2, RL.5.2

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Scientific Method Unit - Bundle with Slideshow, Experiments, Posters, Organizers

By Brenda Kovich

Teach the scientific method with this simple, powerful unit. Lesson plans, a slideshow, graphic organizers, experiments, and posters offer thorough, straightforward instruction for students in third, fourth, or fifth grade.Open the preview to take a

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Posters

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$9.20

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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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Answering Open-Ended Questions with Text Evidence Bundle - Fourth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Confidently teach constructed responses to literature. In this bundle, fourth grade students answer open-ended questions with topic, detail, and concluding sentences; cite the text; and use transitions. Open the preview to get a closer look. Direct

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.1

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$8.00

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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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Summarizing Fiction Stories - Literature Unit for Third & Fourth Grade Students

By Brenda Kovich

Reach each you teach with this differentiated summarizing fiction unit. The literature bundle has everything you need for direct instruction, guided and independent practice, and assessment of summaries.Open the previews to take a closer look.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.4.2

$10.00

$8.00

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Determining Meaning of Unknown Words in Text - 24 Worksheets for 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Target specific strategies for finding word meaning with 24 worksheets. Fourth or fifth grade students practice four vocabulary skills: using phrases set off by commas or parentheses (appositives), context clues, word parts, and related words. Open

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.4.4, RI.5.4

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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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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

$12.00

$9.50

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The Maze of Bones Mystery Novel Study Unit (The 39 Clues)

By Brenda Kovich

Let your little detectives uncover the clues in The Maze of Bones. The journal, discussion guide, and character cards will help kids crack the case (and improve comprehension!) Hook them on Book 1 of The 39 Clues series - and soon they’ll be reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.3, RL.5.4

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Teaching the Engineering Design Process – Natural Disasters STEM 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Teach the engineering design process with natural disasters! Fourth or fifth grade students learn to define a problem, identify criteria and constraints, brainstorm, build a prototype, design and carry out a fair test. STEM activities focus on ways

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

$6.00

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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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7 Hamburger Paragraph Writing Anchor Charts with Examples - Sandwich Posters

By Brenda Kovich

The hamburger analogy makes paragraphs fun and easy! Seven anchor charts explain steps in the writing process with strategies and examples. Together, they teach how to organize and develop informative texts. Open the preview to take a closer look.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.3.5, W.4.2, W.4.5, W.5.2, W.5.5

$5.00

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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

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$6.00

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Introduction to Folktales Anchor Charts, Reading Passages, and Slideshow Bundle

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for an introduction to folklore? This handy set of materials helps kids understand types of folktales. It includes a slideshow, sample genre reading passages with corresponding worksheet, and anchor charts/posters. Open the previews to take

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RL.4.9

$10.00

$8.00

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Hatchet Survival Activities - PBL Search & Rescue Project

By Brenda Kovich

Let your kids search for Brian! In this survival project, they analyze clues from Hatchet, conduct research, and try to locate him on a map of Canada. Staged as a PBL (problem-based learning) activity, students are posed with a simulated real-world

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.7, CCRA.SL.2

$7.50

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Point of View PowerPoint - Fun Perspective Mini Lesson for Fourth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Teach a powerful mini lesson on point of view (and have some fun!) First, a PowerPoint explores perspectives. Then it displays excerpts from children’s books. Kids raise fingers to indicate first or third person. Finally, they guess the name and

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.6

$5.00

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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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