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2nd grade critical thinking math literature circles

Playdough mats galore- ABC, 123, shapes, skills and pictures

Created by

This packet is full of fun hands on play dough mats for you to use with your students. They are perfect for fine motor skills, number, letter, and shape recognition, learning to count, and practicing handwriting skills.Included in the packet....the alphabet, 2 different options plus task cardsnumbers, 2 different options plus task cardsI can make.... mats and task cards for...… handwriting skills, pictures, and shapesthere's 16 different shapes, 8 pictures, and 7 skills mats8/4I added apple, go

Subjects:

Life Skills, Math, Writing

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

Elephant & Piggie - Waiting Is Not Easy!

Created by

Samantha Snow

These No Prep Sub Plans feature a FULL day's worth of activities for the popular book "Waiting Is Not Easy" by Mo Willems. These emergency sub plans are perfect for K-2 classrooms!!This set is DAY 2 from my Elephant & Piggie No Prep WEEK! You can save $$ by purchasing the Elephant & Piggie BUNDLEThese No Prep plans come complete with directions for you or a sub. Just print and circle which activity you want your sub to complete. It's that easy!! Make sure to leave a copy of the book "Wai

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Literature, Reading

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Lesson

The Stories that Julian Tells Comprehension Questions

Created by

Fit for Firsties

These are questions I've created to go with the book The Stories Julian Tells by Ann Cameron. I use these questions with my guided reading groups. We will read a chapter in group and practice answering a question together. I then assign them the next chapter and the corresponding question/questions for homework.Depending how often your group meets, this could take you a few days or a few weeks. This book is a Guided Reading Level N, Lexile level 520L, and DRA 28-30.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables, Literature Circles

Socratic Seminars and Philosophical Chairs

Created by

Read Like a Rockstar

Teaching kids to be more philosophic helps them acquire new ways of expressing themselves and innovative ways of thinking. It pushes students to be more logical, think critically, connect ideas, and to be more accepting of opposing views.Through the use of Socractic Seminars and Philosophical Chairs, you can bring philosophy into your classroom and give your students the opportunity to formulate questions, reason with peers, develop arguments, and contribute to constructive conversations.I trie

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Literature Circles

Accountable Talk Posters | Academic Language Sentence Stems

Created by

The Teaching Q- Melissa Qualle

Looking for a way to support your student's academic discourse? The Accountable Talk Posters for Academic Language Sentence Stems! This handy set gives students everything they need to participate in deep partner and class discussions through academic discourse with sentence stems.The Accountable Talk Classroom Posters are perfect for ALL students, including English Language Learners, with the use of academic language sentence stems. With clear and concise visuals, these posters provide an excel

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Math

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Literature Circles

CCSS:

SL.2.1

, SL.2.1a

, SL.2.1b

, SL.2.1c

, SL.3.1

...

Also included in: Back to School Classroom Setup - Beginning of Year Materials & Forms

Emergency Substitute Lesson Plans: If You Give A Pig A Pancake Unit

Created by

Irene Hines

These easy, no prep substitute plans correlate with the book If You Give A Pig A Pancake by Laura Numeroff. This first, second and third grade unit is 100+ pages of ideas, discussion questions, activities, graphic organizers, worksheets and printables. If You Give A Sub A Plan: If You Give A Pig A Pancake Unit- Perfect For Emergency Substitute Lesson Plans: Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies All In One Unit!* "If You Give A Sub A Plan" series.... This unit has activities for

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Basic Operations, For All Subjects

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Literature Circles

Sir Cumference Books Math Extension Lessons - Grades 2-4 - PRINTABLE

Created by

Math Geek Mama

This huge resource includes lessons, games and worksheets to use along with 9 of the Sir Cumference books by Cindy Neuschwander! Math concepts covered in this download:*Measurement of circles and rectangles*Adding, subtracting and rounding large numbers*Exploring 2D and 3D shapes*Calculating area and perimeter*Understanding Euler’s Law*Measuring and classifying angles*Graphing on a coordinate plane*Using and writing algebraic expressions*Analyzing bar graphs and pie charts*Using fractions to rep

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Measurement, Mental Math

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Unit Plans, Games, Literature Circles

Also included in: Picture Book Math Lessons BUNDLE - 50+ Extension Lessons - Grades K-5 - PRINT

Advanced Novel Study: Charlotte's Web with Depth and Complexity

Created by

The GATEWay Gals

This novel study was designed for use with gifted second through fourth graders, but could be modified and/or scaffolded to meet the needs to students in grades 2-5. The main focus of this unit was to guide students to analyze text on a deeper level, gaining rich understandings of theme and descriptive language. Students will need to think, infer, and cite text evidence to support their answers.Students will meet objectives for deep thinking using a combination of discussion, independent and/or

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

Distance Learning Editable Depth Of Knowledge Sticks & Poster {Narrative}

Created by

Angela Linzay

Have you been wanting to incorporate Depth of Knowledge questioning skills into your classroom instruction? HERE ARE 101 WAYS TO DO JUST THAT! These DOK sticks are a SIMPLE and fun way to prepare students to dig deeper into their learning while you model how to use critical thinking skills. You can use them for your reading groups, reading response journals, literacy centers, etc. They also make WONDERFUL whole class discussions. This resource includes: * DOK Class Posters* DOK Labels* Editable

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

Activities, Posters, Literature Circles

Counting Money Practice Worksheet - Coins and Dollar Bills

Created by

4 Little Baers

I created this math counting money worksheet with 11 problems to help my kids count dollars and coins. The amounts fall between $1-$3. This would be a good guided activity during small math groups. It could also be used for seatwork during math centers, homework, morning work, extra practice/remediation, or even a quiz! Check out all of my other money worksheets for the seasons/holidays and non-themed like this one! :)

Subjects:

Applied Math, Math, Mental Math

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Literature Circles

Also included in: MONEY Bundle! Counting Coins & Dollars, Comparing Money, Center and Worksheets

You're Finally Here! A Literacy Companion

Created by

Fran Cook

You're Finally Here! An adorable book about a bunny waiting for a reader!Perfect back to school book for any class.This book can be found on Amazon, Amazon Canada, YouTube, and most libraries.Amazon Canada is a great resource with a very reasonable price and quick delivery.Other places to find the book would be Indigo, Barnes and Noble, and Walmart.This resource is filled with literacy activities to cover many story elementstaught in reading. Many correlate with Common Core.I have included all

Subjects:

Classroom Community, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

Weight Sorting Worksheet - Ounces, Pounds or Tons?

Created by

4 Little Baers

I created this sort for my students to practice determining if an object should be weighed using ounces, pounds or tons. Students simply read the words and decide if the item is light and should be measured in ounces, or heavier, and should be weighed in pounds. Really heavy things should be weighed in tons. They then cut, sort and record the words into the correct category. This can be used for morning work, whole group guided practice, small group work, independent practice or an assessment.

Subjects:

Math, Measurement, Other (Math)

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Literature Circles

The First Thanksgiving - Booklet & Activities - Low Prep!

Created by

Eversole Productions

Happy Turkey Season! You'll love teaching your students about the first Thanksgiving with this Low Prep The First Thanksgiving Booklet and Activities! Every page is interactive! Students can color, reinforce sight words they are learning, and discover why the Pilgrim's celebrated the first Thanksgiving. Included in this product is also a math activity, Thanksgiving word search, and a writing activity where students can express what they are thankful for.This can be used from kindergarten to 3rd

Subjects:

Reading, Thanksgiving, Word Problems

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

K.OA.A.1

, K.OA.A.3

, RI.K.10

, W.K.1

, W.2.1

...

Harriet's Halloween Candy

Created by

Made For 1st Grade

This download includes math and literacy activities to go with the story Harriet's Halloween Candy by Nancy Carlson. Skills include: estimating, counting, sorting by attributes, graphing, analyzing data from a graph to answer questions, problem solving, sequencing, identifying characters, setting, problem and resolution

Subjects:

Autumn, English Language Arts, Math

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Literature Circles

Weight / Mass Sorting Worksheet - Grams and Kilograms

Created by

4 Little Baers

I created this sort for my students to practice determining if an object should be weighed using grams or kilograms. Students simply read the words and decide if the item is light and should be measured in grams, or heavier, and should be weighed in kilograms. They then cut, sort and record the words into the correct category. This can be used for morning work, whole group guided practice, small group work, independent practice or an assessment. Also check out all of my other Math - Measurem

Subjects:

Math, Measurement, Other (Math)

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Literature Circles

Mistakes - A Growth Mindset lesson using Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg

Created by

Growth Mindset in Action

This growth mindset lesson is all about making mistakes as a part of the learning process. This lesson requires you to buy or have the book "Beautiful Oops" by Barney Saltzberg. This is a wonderful little board book where an artist turns many common "mistakes" into fun little drawings. This is a growth mindset lesson I use with my once weekly growth mindset classes from Kindergarten all the way through 5th grade. The students really love the pictures in this book and the message that mistakes a

Subjects:

Character Education, Critical Thinking, Short Stories

Grades:

K - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles, Lesson

Making Inferences Role Play Activity | Part 2

Created by

Mia McDaniel

Follow up to Making Inferences Role Play Activity Freebie :) Includes 10 more role play scenariosStudents with language difficulties (and even students without!) struggle to make inferences and draw conclusions when faced with text in the classroom and on tests.Teach them that these skills are actually things that they do everyday whether it be eavesdropping on a big sister or listening in on mom’s phone conversation. Help them master the art of making inferences and drawing conclusions exclusiv

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Speech Therapy

Grades:

1st - 7th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

Counting on Katherine by Becker 25 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

Created by

Everywhere Librarian

This picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, a brilliant mathematician. This is a perfect book to share in your elementary classroom or school library. This resource includes 25 no prep activities that allow for customizing exactly what your students need and meeting all of your students at their levels. Katherine Johnson was a pioneer of her time. Her work for NASA in the Mercury and Apollo missions was instrumental in the safe flights and returns of our astronaut

Subjects:

Black History Month, Literature, Math

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

The Day the Crayons Quit - Book Companion w/ ELA and Math Activities

Created by

Brandy McCormack

This packet has activities for ELA & Math to go perfectly with the adorable story "The Day the Crayons Quit." These activities can be completed in a whole group, small group or independent setting. There are interactive journal and whole sheet pages included. The ELA activities include: A before reading writing and craft activity to get them thinking about different colors. There are several activities for point of view, response writing, comparing & contrasting, and point of view lett

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Graphing

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Literature Circles, Centers

Depth and Complexity Primary Extension Literature Units BUNDLE (Gate)

Created by

Gifted with Goldens

Depth & Complexity Primary Literature Units (4 Included)4 Units Included: Details, Big Idea, Unanswered Questions and RulesEACH UNIT CONTAINS: 1 Week Long Unit - 5 LessonsThis weeklong unit was designed to introduce primary aged students to the one depth and complexity icon through mentor texts. It is great for whole group lessons, small group extensions, and independent practice.Each unit has:One full week of lesson plansActivities and extensionsSuggested mentor texts (fiction and non-ficti

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Reading

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Unit Plans, GATE, Literature Circles

Reading Response Templates {ANY Fiction or Nonfiction Text}

Created by

Erica Trobridge

These reading response printables are such wonderful tools to help students organize their thinking, develop and practice higher level thinking skills, and provide a way for the teacher to assess what students are able to demonstrate in their thinking (and writing). Once taught, these graphic organizers can be used all year for independent reading, partnerships, book clubs, literature circles, homework, and guided practice in small groups. With this resource, you're all set for the entire scho

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Informational Text, Literature

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

EDITABLE Reading, Writing, Math Stations | Rotations | Workshop Slide Templates

Created by

Wildflowers and Wonder

Use these Editable Student Rotation Google Slide Templates for your classroom this year! Simply customize your student names, activities, and timer to implement successful transitions during your rotation time.What's Included:30 ready to use templatesOptions of 2 or 3 rotations4 Groups (editable)Timers included on each slideTimer options of 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes (video included on how to add your own)Clipart Icon SlideTitles included: "Stations" "Rotations" "Workshop" "Math Rotations" "Math W

Subjects:

Math, Reading, Writing

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

Franny K Stein Frantastic Voyage comprehension / writing ideas

Created by

The Reading Buddies

Are you looking for a fantastic chapter book for a read aloud or guided reading? Look no further because Franny K Stein Mad Scientist Frantastic Voyage will capture the attention of every child in your class including the boys!First you need the book Franny K Stein Mad Scientist Frantastic Voyage by Jim Benton. Vocabulary cards are provided for each chapter. Thought provoking questions are included for each chapter. The pages can be copied and made into a booklet or run off separately and gl

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

Academic Conversation Placemats

Created by

Literacy Please

Get your students talking about text! Building students’ knowledge of academic language is essential for academic success. These Academic Conversation Placemats use sentence frames to encourage students to speak in complete sentences with varying degrees of grammatical complexity. These placemats were created to be used with both fiction and non-fiction text. They promote discussion around text, which research shows increases reading comprehension. Each placemat begins with having students prepa

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.1.1

, RL.1.2

, RL.1.3

, RL.1.7

, RL.1.9