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27 Fun Mystery Unit Activities for a Detective Room Transformation or Anytime!

By Brenda Kovich

27 detective activities! Kids love fingerprinting, invisible ink, logic puzzles, observation games, and secret codes. You can use them in your mystery unit, for a detective room transformation, as a theme day, or anytime! Open the previews to take a

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, End of Year

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

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Activities, Printables

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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

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Printables, Google Apps

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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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Plant Parts Unit - Structures & Functions Activities for Fourth & Fifth Grades

By Brenda Kovich

Explore parts of a plant with hands-on biology activities. Students examine internal and external structures and functions of seeds, flowers, roots, stems, and leaves; conduct flower dissection and germination labs; explore dispersal and

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Science, Biology

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Laboratory, Printables

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Spiral Review ELA - Daily Diagramming & Correcting Sentences Worksheets

By Brenda Kovich

Diagramming and correcting sentences powerfully spiral students to greater understanding of ELA concepts - using only ten minutes of daily class time. Kids review one new part of speech, capitalization rule, and punctuation rule each week. It works!

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English Language Arts, Grammar, EFL - ESL - ELD

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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

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

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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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Unit Plans, Internet Activities, Printables

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RL.4.9, RL.5.9

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Greek Mythology Reading Passages & Research Project - Third, Fourth, Fifth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

One-page reading passages introduce third, fourth, and fifth grade students to 33 characters from Greek mythology. Kids take notes on themed sheets. Finally, they color the pages - and voila! You have a beautiful classroom display.Printable and

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Reading, Informational Text, Close Reading

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

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Printables, Google Apps

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Informational Text Structures Unit - Nonfiction for Third, Fourth & Fifth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

This complete unit has everything you need to teach informational text structures in third, fourth, of fifth grade. It includes a PowerPoint presentation, 45 nonfiction paragraphs to analyze in worksheet and sorting formats, organizers, lesson

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

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

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Unit Plans, Google Apps

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RI.4.5, RI.5.5

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Mystery Genre Study Unit - Read, Write & Think Like a Detective Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Read, write, and think like a detective! Bulk up your mystery genre study with inference activities, short stories, writing projects, secret codes, observation, logic puzzles, fingerprinting, and invisible ink! This unit is guaranteed to engage your

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Reading, Critical Thinking, Writing

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans, Internet Activities, Printables

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RL.3.10, RL.4.10, RL.5.10, RF.3.4a, RF.4.4a, RF.5.4a, W.3.3, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.3, W.4.4...

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Characters from Greek Mythology Unit - Passages, Research, Posters & Writing

By Brenda Kovich

This unit includes 32 age-appropriate passages, corresponding themed research sheets, a colorful poster set, and two opinion writing activities. Your third and fourth grade students will love learning about characters from myths! If you're looking

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Posters

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RL.3.3, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.3, W.3.1, W.3.7, W.4.1, W.4.7, W.5.1, W.5.7

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Light and Sound Energy Units - Science Activities for Labs, Centers, or Stations

By Brenda Kovich

Energize your study of sound and light with hands-on energy activities! Lesson plans, lab sheets, companion websites, flash cards, review sheet, and assessment are all included in these units. Third, fourth, or fifth grade students or homeschool

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Science, Physics, Physical Science

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

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Activities, Lesson, Centers

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Customary Units of Measurement Bundle - Converting Length, Capacity, and Weight

By Brenda Kovich

Kids master customary measurement (and have some fun) with this complete unit. Learning scaffolds from simple problems with conversion tables to word problems. Then they extend understanding by converting mixed measures and solving more real-world

Subjects:

Math, Measurement

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Unit Plans, Activities

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4.MD.A.1, 4.MD.A.2, 5.MD.A.1

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5th Grade Constructed Response Practice with Differentiated Reading Passages

By Brenda Kovich

Reach each you teach! After reading differentiated passages, fifth grade students construct responses that include a topic sentence, evidence from the text, quotes, citation, and a conclusion. The set includes four texts (each adapted for three

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (77.93 MB)

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Aesop’s Fables Unit & Lesson Plans – Genre Study for 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

This fables unit offers a complete reading, writing, speaking, and listening experience! It includes lesson plans, 10 stories with comprehension questions, 7 plays, writing, and compare-contrast activities. You’ll have everything you need to teach

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Drama, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

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RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.3.7, RL.3.9, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4...

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Greek Mythology Unit - Myth Genre Study for Upper Elementary & Middle School

By Brenda Kovich

This five-week myth-themed unit will captivate your upper elementary or middle school students. A Greek mythology genre study has been planned for you! It includes a novel study, critical thinking and literature activities, vocabulary, writing, and

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

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

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RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.6, RL.4.9, RL.5.1, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, RL.5.9, RL.6.1...

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5-Week Mystery Unit - Fun Detective Genre Study for Fourth and Fifth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Five weeks of detective-themed ELA activities engage fourth and fifth grade students. The unit includes mystery reading, critical thinking, and writing projects; two novel studies; a simulation; posters and book report templates. A complete 25-day

Subjects:

Reading, Critical Thinking, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

$62.00

$49.60

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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

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Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (76.80 MB)

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Forms of Energy Activities & Experiments - Light, Sound, Heat, Electricity

By Brenda Kovich

Four complete units offer dozens of hands-on activities, stations, and science experiments. Kids explore forms of energy: light (radiant), sound (acoustic), heat (thermal), and electricity (electrical). Review, assessment, and video links are also

Subjects:

Science, Physical Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$30.50

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Hatchet Book Study - Novel Unit - Questions, Vocabulary & Enrichment Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Ramp up your Hatchet book study! This novel unit includes open-ended questions, vocabulary, and a problem-based learning enrichment activity. A literature group packet, quick quizzes, and a theme project are also included in the bonus file.Open the

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, L.5.5, L.6.5, L.7.5

$19.50

$15.60

112

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Burger Paragraph Writing Activities Bundle – Video, Anchor Charts & Templates

By Brenda Kovich

For great paragraph writing, grab a burger! The analogy helps kids develop topic, detail, and concluding sentences; elaborate; improve word choice; and add transitions. Fun-filled activities provide direct instruction, reinforcement, and practice of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Video Files, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2

$21.00

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Little House in the Big Woods Unit - Digital Historical Fiction Novel Study

By Brenda Kovich

Take a peek inside pioneer life with the first Little House book. A student website houses discussion questions, figurative language, visual dictionaries, and extensions to help children understand Laura Ingalls Wilder's life in the big woods. In

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Internet Activities, 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, L.3.4, L.3.5...

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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