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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Science Activities for Fourth, Fifth, or Sixth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Ready to teach the 2024 total solar eclipse? A moveable model, teaching tips, reading passages and questions, map, and observation booklet let you teach science like a pro! Your fourth, fifth, or sixth grade students will love the hands-on

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Science, Astronomy

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

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Twas the Night Before Christmas Poetry Activities Unit for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Unwrap the gift of poetry! A lively slideshow uses “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to teach structural elements and similes. Then third, fourth, or fifth grade students identify verses, stanzas, rhythm, rhyme, and figurative language in three

Subjects:

Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Lesson

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RL.3.5, RL.4.5, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, L.4.5a, L.5.5a

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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

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Halloween

Grades:

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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5-Paragraph Persuasive Essay Unit - Argumentative Writing Prompt 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

A clear, step-by-step process and graphic organizers make this persuasive writing unit fun and easy. Kids craft five-paragraph argumentative essays to convince others to try a favorite activity. Open the preview to take a closer look at the

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.1, W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.1c, W.5.1d, W.4.1a, W.4.1b, W.4.1c, W.4.1d

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Introduction to Microscopes and Cells Activities Bundle for Fourth, Fifth, Grade

By Brenda Kovich

As an introduction to organelles, kids in fourth, fifth, or sixth grade work with microscopes, learn about cells, and create cute Organelle Trail posters. An informational text, study materials, and assessment are included in the activities. Open

Subjects:

Science, Biology

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

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Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns Worksheets, Activities, and Test L.3.2.D

By Brenda Kovich

Master possessive nouns in five days! The step-by-step process helps third and fourth grade kids conceptualize strategies for singular and plural forms. Then they move on to mixed practice worksheets. A fun color-and-do book, review, assessment, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

L.3.2d

$5.00

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Wax Museum Biography Research Project: Living History Presentation Activity

By Brenda Kovich

Planning a wax museum or living history presentation? This flexible, comprehensive resource lays out four options for your project. Teacher, student, and parent resources - with examples - guide you from beginning to end. Now you can create a

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.4.9, RI.5.9, W.4.4, W.4.7, W.4.8, W.5.4, W.5.7, W.5.8, SL.4.4, SL.5.4, SL.5.6

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Solar Eclipse ELA Activities – Folktale Reading & Narrative Writing Project 2024

By Brenda Kovich

Informational text + literature + writing = fun solar eclipse ELA activities! Kids read science passages, compare folktales that explain the phenomenon, and do a narrative writing project. Open the preview to take a closer look. You can use this

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

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RL.4.9, RL.5.9, W.5.3, W.5.3a, W.5.3b, W.5.3c, W.5.3d, W.4.3a, W.4.3b, W.4.3c, W.4.3d

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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

Subjects:

Science, Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

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

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Activities, Lesson, Centers

$16.00

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Fables – Narrative Writing Activity with Examples for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Try fables for age-appropriate narrative writing! This five-part project (with two examples) teaches students to write stories using effective technique, clear event sequences, and dialogue between characters. Activities are perfect for kids in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, 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, L.3.2c, L.4.2b

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How to Carve a Pumpkin Prompt - Halloween Writing Activity 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Improve informative writing with Halloween this how-to paragraph prompt. As students explain how to carve pumpkins, activities focus on good beginnings and endings, word choice, sentence variety, sequence and order words. Kids in second, third, or

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.2.2, W.2.5, W.3.2, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.5, L.2.1, L.2.2, L.2.3...

$5.00

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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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

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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Writing Pourquoi Tales with Just So Stories as Mentor Texts - 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Kids explore pourquoi tale mentor texts from Just So Stories. Rudyard Kipling’s lively style encourages kids to experiment with word choice, repetition, and voices of the narrator and characters. After studying his work, fourth or fifth grade

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

GATE, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.3, W.5.3

$6.00

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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

$24.40

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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

$4.00

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Teaching Theme Unit for 5th Grade - How Characters Respond to Challenges

By Brenda Kovich

Teach theme with confidence! This complete unit includes an instructional slideshow, six passages with graphic organizers, support material, and a rubric. Fifth grade students learn to find multiple themes and explain. Kids analyze how characters

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.2

$10.00

$8.00

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Winter Writing Prompt: How to Build a Snowman Activity - 3rd & 4th Grade Project

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for a fun and effective winter writing activity? Ask your students to explain how to build a snowman. The step-by-step nature of this familiar topic makes writing a how-to paragraph a breeze! The project focuses on writing good beginnings

Subjects:

Writing, Winter

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.5, L.3.1, L.3.2, L.3.3, L.3.5, L.4.1...

$5.00

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Human Body Systems Unit - Projects, Models, Passages, Organizers & Assessment

By Brenda Kovich

Six models and projects simulate human body systems. Fourth or fifth grade students then read passages on the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, muscular, skeletal, and immune systems. Three graphic organizers are included for each. Flash

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Biology

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

$8.00

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Hire Me 5-Paragraph Persuasive Essay: Christmas Elf Argumentative Writing Prompt

By Brenda Kovich

Hire me, Santa! Kids write persuasive essays to apply for jobs as elves. Organizers and a mentor text support fourth or fifth grade students writing their first five-paragraph compositions. Open the preview to take a closer look.Instructional

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.1, W.5.1

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (21.43 MB)

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Indiana 4th Grade Science Curriculum Units: Full-Year Standards-Based Activities

By Brenda Kovich

25 engaging science modules address all new fourth grade Indiana Academic Standards for Science. A full year of curriculum units includes hands-on activities; labs, stations, and experiments; STEM challenges; inquiry; and more.Created by a National

Subjects:

Biology, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$131.50

$105.20

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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