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Bloom Ball Templates and Slideshow

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

This Bloom Ball resource has everything you need to support your students in making a Bloom Ball.A Bloom Ball is a 3-dimensional project that requires students to complete activities moving them through the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy. A Bloom Ball

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Literature Circle Printables

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

Updated May 2022: Literature Circle PrintablesThis Literature Circles Packet includes my version of Literature Circle jobs, activities, and instructions. There are five jobs included in this packet:Discussion DirectorWord WizardAdventuring

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Graphic Organizers (ELA and Speaking and Listening)

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

These graphic organizers can be used for English Language Arts lessons or for Speaking and Listening activities. Each graphics organizer can be used for a different story, lesson, or activity. These graphic organizers are specifically based on the

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.6, RL.3.7, RL.3.9, SL.3.1, SL.3.1a, SL.3.1b, SL.3.1c, SL.3.2...

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Unicorn Writing and Craft

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

This download includes includes a writing idea about finding the central message for Thelma the Unicorn, and a writing idea about what makes us unique. You will find craft templates for students to create a unicorn, and additional writing papers and

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Literature, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.2.2, RL.3.2, RL.4.2

$5.00

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Charlotte's Web Common Core Literacy Activities

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

Engage your students with critical thinking skills and independence while reading Charlotte's Web with this fun, interactive, and higher level thinking skills literacy download! Included in this download are 7 PDF files: 1. Comprehension

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Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Centers

$6.25

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Read, Roll, Write {A Comprehension Dice Game}

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

Your students will be READING, ROLLING, and WRITING with this fun activity. It’s super simple, gets your kiddos engaged, and helps with reading comprehension. Here's how it works... Students need to roll the di to see what kind of question they’ll

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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Activities, Games

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Charlotte's Web Vocabulary Books

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

Use these pages to keep track of vocabulary from Charlotte's Web. Students can put together a few pages per chapter or within their literature circles. Copy the cover and several vocabulary pages front to back. Fold, staple, and assign! Happy

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Reading, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Centers

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Big Bushy Mustache Writing Craftivity

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

After reading Gary Soto's Big Bushy Mustache, students will be able to identify the main character's problem and explain how he solved his problem. This writing piece is aligned with the Common Core State Standard: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.3

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Projects, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.2.3

$3.00

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Fantasy and Realism Sorting Activity

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

**Updated April 2015 with new fonts** After teaching a lesson on fantasy and realism, have students complete this sorting game. It will reinforce the concepts being taught in your lesson, as well as promote mastery of the topic. Just print on

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

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Language Arts Polar Express Bundle {Common Core Aligned}

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

"All Aboard!" This Language Arts Bundle is based on The Caldecott Medal winning book The Polar Express. This beloved story will engage your students and be the perfect unit right before your winter break! This bundle is Common Core Aligned and

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Reading, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.5, RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RF.2.4, RF.2.4a, RF.2.4b, RF.3.4, L.2.1e, L.2.2c, L.2.4a

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Board Game Template

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

Use this template to write directions for your students so they can create their own board games. I also included a PDF of the directions I gave my students when they created their own fractions board game.Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, or

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Games

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Reader's Notebook

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

This Reader's Notebook can be used as a class project or as a take home assignment. It's also great for extension activities, or building on students' independent reading skills. I enjoy using it as an Accelerated Reader activity to keep students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

$4.75

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Jolly Gingerbread Unit

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

This fun, engaging gingerbread unit will keep your students interested and excited. The following activities can be used after you read a few awesome gingerbread stories (titles are listed in this unit). Use these books for a unit, one lesson, or

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Winter

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Bulletin Board Ideas, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers, Lesson

$4.50

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First Grade Interactive Notebook {ELA Literature CCSS}

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

This Interactive Notebook download includes interactive notebook pieces for ELA Literature Common Core State Standards for grade 1. This download is broken into the three sections of the ELA Literature standards: Key Ideas and Details Craft and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.1.3, RL.1.4, RL.1.5, RL.1.6, RL.1.7, RL.1.8, RL.1.9, RL.1.10

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Story Mapping Booklet

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

Engage your students in story writing with the fun, interactive booklet. Students can use the booklet to record story elements from one of their favorite picture books. Then, students can use the booklet to help them write their own short stories.

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.2.5, W.2.3

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Second Grade Interactive Notebook {ELA Literature CCSS}

By Tales from a Very Busy Teacher

This Interactive Notebook download includes interactive notebook pieces for ELA Literature Common Core State Standards for grade 2. This download is broken into the three sections of the ELA Literature standards: Key Ideas and Details Craft and

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English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

2^nd

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Interactive Notebooks

$4.25

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