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Informational Text Structures Anchor Charts & Graphic Organizers for Any Text

By Brenda Kovich

These anchor charts and graphic organizers will help your third, fourth, or fifth grade students understand structures of nonfiction, analyze informative texts, and/or organize informational writing. Two quick reference guides and five one-page

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.5

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Bird Beak Lab – Adaptations & Natural Selection Project – Fun Science Experiment

By Brenda Kovich

In this science lab, kids simulate bird beak adaptations. They pick up organisms, record number caught, organize data, and answer questions. It’s a fun and educational natural selection experiment! Open the preview to take a closer look at parts of

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Biology

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

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Climate Zones Activities - Exploring Patterns Project with Map & Worksheets

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for a simple way to teach or reinforce climate? Try this! Third or fourth grade students color basic zones on a map of the world, consider additional factors, and complete a matching activity. Two versions of each worksheet are included:

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

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Four Seasons of the Year Science: Earth's Tilt, Climate & Weather Worksheets

By Brenda Kovich

Students learn how Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun affect climate/weather and cause the four seasons of the year. They read passages, work on diagrams, and complete worksheets. Links to two videos reinforce the concepts. Finally, an open-ended

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

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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

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Comparing Cinderella Stories from Around the World with Picture Books

By Brenda Kovich

Comparing Cinderella stories? In these activities, the class reads fairy tales from around the world, as well as parodies. Then they analyze elements and discover similarities between folktales in different locales.Note: No stories are included in

Subjects:

Reading, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

GATE, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.9, RL.5.9

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Elements of Poetry Anchor Charts, Handouts, and Quiz - Introduction to Poems

By Brenda Kovich

This straightforward introduction to structural elements of poetry works with any poem unit. Colorful anchor charts support instruction with terms and a labeled poem. The grayscale version provides parallel handouts. A simple matching quiz lets

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Posters

CCSS:

RL.3.5, RL.4.5

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Informational Text Structure - Nonfiction PowerPoint & Google Slides Mini Lesson

By Brenda Kovich

Colorful interactive organizers explain informational text structures with examples. This mini lesson, which is available as a PowerPoint presentation or Google Slides, explores five formats used for nonfiction writing. Additionally, kids learn

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.5

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Types of Maps Anchor Charts (Posters), Cards, and Worksheet

By Brenda Kovich

Support your map skills unit with anchor charts, cards, and a worksheet. You can project them for instruction, print 8.5 x 11" versions as posters for your classroom bulletin board, or use the smaller set (1/4 page) for activities.Open the preview

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Posters

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Elements of Realistic Fiction Anchor Chart, Poster, Organizer, and Questions

By Brenda Kovich

Support your realistic fiction genre study with a poster, anchor chart, organizer, and questions. Each comes as a color or grayscale page that you may print or display. Kids learn to distinguish, identify, and analyze elements (characters, setting,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Posters

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Earth-Moon-Sun System Model - Craft of Solar and Lunar Eclipses, Phases

By Brenda Kovich

Teach solar and lunar eclipses, phases of the moon, and tides with this interactive Earth-Moon-Sun model. Thorough teaching notes let you guide instruction with ease. This simple craft helps kids truly understand the system!Open the preview to take

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Ghost Story & Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Mesmerize your students with “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Six related activities explore the famous ghost story in literature, art, movies, and advertising. They'll captivate your class on Halloween - or anytime! Open the preview to take a closer

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.7, RL.5.7, RL.6.7, W.4.1, W.4.3, W.5.1, W.5.3, W.6.1, W.6.3

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Capitalizing Titles of Books Mini Lesson - Interactive PowerPoint and Worksheets

By Brenda Kovich

Thumbs up for capitalizing titles! An interactive PowerPoint teaches capitalization rules. Then it asks kids to put thumbs up or down for a series of book titles. Two worksheets provide more practice. It's the perfect mini lesson!Note - This set of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

L.4.2a, CCRA.L.2

$4.00

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Fun Nonfiction Book Report or Reading Response Projects: 8 Crafts & Choice Board

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for fun alternative projects for nonfiction book reports or responses? Try these activities! Eight crafts will engage your learners, and reading comprehension will reach an all-time high. You can use them individually or with a crafty choice

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.9, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.5.2, RI.5.3...

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Sun and Moon Passages & Questions - Nonfiction Reading About Our Place in Space

By Brenda Kovich

Add some nonfiction reading passages to your astronomy unit. Nine full-page informational texts provide facts about the Sun and Moon, solar and lunar eclipses, phases, as well as their sizes and positions relative to Earth. Questions and answers

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

W.4.2, W.5.2, W.6.2

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Historical Fiction Anchor Chart, Poster, Graphic Organizer, and Questions

By Brenda Kovich

Support your historical fiction genre study with a poster, anchor chart, graphic organizer, and questions. Each comes as a color or grayscale page that you may print or display. Kids learn to distinguish, identify, and analyze elements (characters,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Posters

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Introduction to the Scientific Method PowerPoint Lesson - Great for Science Fair

By Brenda Kovich

Teach the scientific method with confidence. A PowerPoint explains eight steps and demonstrates with a simple experiment. This mini lesson is the perfect introduction for your class or science fair! Open the preview to take a closer look.First,

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

$4.00

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Finding ∏ - Pi Day Measurement Activity - Fourth, Fifth, or Sixth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Let kids discover pi on their own! In this hands-on measurement activity, upper elementary kids measure the circumference and diameter of ten circular items, record, and divide to find the ratio. After calculating the mean, or average, they find a

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

MP5

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Theme Practice - Reading Passage, Graphic Organizer, Universal Themes, Rubric

By Brenda Kovich

Practice theme with an age-appropriate passage and corresponding graphic organizer. After reading “How Sun, Moon, and Wind Went Out to Dinner,” students consider results of characters' actions, pinpoint a universal message, and construct a

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.5.2

$3.00

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Making Inferences Reading Passages, Worksheets & Activities 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Teach kids to make inferences with text evidence. Begin with three read-aloud passages. Then let your little detectives work on inferencing skills with five worksheets. You can use these activities as a part of your mystery genre study – or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1

$4.50

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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