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6th grade science literature circles $5-10
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: A Novel Study using Socratic Seminar
Hello! My name is Shelly Smith, and I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Elementary Literacy. My students get results that are much higher than our district/state average! I believe much of it is due to the way in which literacy is taught in my classroom. Welcome to my Literacy Studio!
I believe you will be extremely pleased with this unique and rigorous approach to literacy that hooks students from the very beginning. This study is based on the novel, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. All
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5th - 6th
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The Secret Zoo
Literature Study includes:-chapter questions- vocabulary- figurative language- cause and effect- sequencing- predicting- compare and contrast- summary- prefixes/suffixes- answer key with page references- biomes
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3rd - 6th
Earth Day NO PREP Speech and Language Activities for Engaging Therapy Sessions
This NO PREP download includes 42 pages of fun activities to use in your therapy room for Earth Day...OR MAKE EVERYDAY Earth Day! Use this download to teach about being green/recycling AND to work on articulation and phonological awareness etc. throughout the year! WHAT DO I GET? ♻️ 3 coloring/art pages that coordinate with the teaching materials/lessons.♻️ 2 pages of teaching materials to use for teaching about the 3 Rs (reduce, reuse, and recycle) containing child-friendly language and practic
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K - 6th
A Cooperative Learning Solar System and Planets Research Project
This solar system research project is a favorite of my students every year! Similar to literature circles, students work in cooperative learning groups. Each student chooses a role or "job" to complete for their planet. There is a ton of flexibility with how you use this solar system project, but I have included directions exactly how I have implemented it in my classroom. Check out the product preview for a close look!
What's included for each of the 7 Jobs:
• Job Description Page (with ex
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3rd - 6th
Operation Redwood Novel Unit- Common Core Aligned
Operation Redwood by S. Terrell French is a great story for intermediate students, and can be a wonderful supplement to a unit on ecology or redwoods. This novel unit includes: Glossary & Vocabulary Match Aligns with 4th and 5th grade Language standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.4 & CCSS.ELA- LITERACY.L.5.4 Design a Treehouse (3 pages) Aligns with Next Gen Science Standard 3-5-ETS1-1Character Map using evidence from text (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL. 4.3, 5.1, 6.1) compare/ contrast graphic organi
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4th - 6th
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Amplify Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate Active Reading Article, "Ocean in Motion"
Are you looking for a way in which to constructively "break down" articles from Amplify into concise sections allowing for annotation skills ("SNOTS" -- "Small Notes on the Side") to be capitalized upon and active reading and writing skills to be embraced? Look no further than the way in which this article allows for students to make personal and meaningful connections to the text they are reading.
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5th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS2-5
6th Grade Substitute Plans Ready to Go- All About Avalanches and Snow
Snow Days!! These Snow Worksheets are a perfect for unit study, substitute lesson or for learning at home lesson.**Digital pdf file included to use with your favorite pdf annotation application (Like Noteability)Say it with me: snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow!!!!!Don't we all LOVE Snow Days?Trying to get kids to focus when those precious flakes are drifting through the air is like attempting to catch a rainbow with a butterfly net- impossible. My secret? Use snow as a catalyst for learning!Th
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4th - 8th
Pedro's Journal Lapbook and Book Report Project
Travel with Pedro as he sails to the New World. Pedro is a boy who traveled with Christopher Columbus. He was on the journey because he could read and write. As students read this book they will learn what it feels like to live on The Santa Maria and journal their trip each day!What is a Lapbook? A Lapbook is a hands-on method for students to visually learn about the subject material being taught. A Lapbook highlights the study. The Lapbook can be held in the student’s lap, so…that’s how we g
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3rd - 6th
Weather News Segment PBL (5 student job packets, 25 lesson plans)
Project Description:Check out our final product: 3rd- Grade Student-run Weather ReportIn this project, students engage in investigation and observation of the weather to create a student run weather forecast. They work together as a group to collect data, research weather patterns, temperature, make observations of local weather and weather related news. Students reflect and engage in conversations about how weather impacts our daily lives. Students consider factors such as how we should prepare
Infographic Nonfiction Science Mats: BIOMES
This unique product is in answer to a problem I had in my own classroom. I needed differentiated text to use in my reading, math, AND science workshops. It is meant to be printed in color ON 11"X17" card stock and consists of 7 infographic mats. Each mat is about a specific biome and includes information like fascinating facts, precipitation data via a graph, temperature data, photographic information about plants and animals, and a mapping component that shows the latitudinal range for tha
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3rd - 6th
Reader's Theater: Frog's Life Cycle
Merging Science and Reading with this fun Reader's Theater passage. This story can be used to recreate the frog's life cycle from egg to adult while also entertaining the audience with a Sneaky Snake villain!This story is 6 pages long with large font for easy reading. There are 5 characters in the story- great for a small group activity!
The Three Little Pigs and The Pizzeria Readers' Theatre Scripts and Assessments
The Three Little Pigs and The Pizzeria Readers' Theatre Scripts and Assessments is a fun and happier twist on the classic tale "The Three Little Pigs". This drama script was designed for students in Primary (Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3), however, this script could also be used for students in the Junior grades as well (Grades 4 - 6). In addition to The 3 Little Pigs and The Pizzeria Drama Script, you will also have access to: a customizable Letter to Parents, Student Planning Sheet, Student Drama
50 Text-Dependent Questions: "Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry"
This comprehensive set of complex text-dependent questions delves into Neil deGrasse Tyson's captivating book, "Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry."50+ Thought-provoking Questions: Explore a wide range of topics, from the vastness of the cosmos and the life cycle of stars to the mysteries of dark matter and the Big Bang theory.Multiple Levels of Inquiry: Go beyond basic comprehension with questions that encourage analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.Engaging with the Text: Deepen student un
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4th - 7th
"The Thing About Jellyfish" novel study
"The Thing About Jellyfish" is a superb novel on friendship, choice and consequence, and self-discovery. This novel study looks through the lens of the scientific method, as the book is divided into sections of the scientific method. It's great way to integrate science into an ELA unit. This also includes a test for after finishing the novel.
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6th - 8th
Curiosity the Rover and the Long Trip to Mars
This is an original Reader's Theater script for elementary grades.
It imagines Curiosity the Rover's trip to Mars and what it encounters...
It includes 5 characters and includes a vocabulary list as well.
A fun story based on a relevant event that every student is interested in!
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2nd - 6th
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I Am Kenneth Omondi Ochieng
The English version of our 3rd to 5th-grade reader, a story told by Kenyan Native resident Dr. Kenneth Omondi Ochieng about his life in Kenya and how he became a food forester working to reforest Kenya and other countries and how he works to revitalize the Lake Victoria ecosystems. This book is also available in Dr. Kenneth Omondi Ochieng's native language of Omondi and told in his own voice in the audio link included in both the English and Omondi versions. 50% of all sales on this title are do
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3rd - 6th
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Study Guide
- Do you need a study guide for the inspiring, true story of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition)?- This resource will guide your students and hold them accountable for reading the book.- This resource comes with standards and suggestions for the teacher, 2 to 3 questions per chapter, answer keys, and a mini-poster of William's actual windmill.- Check out the preview to see if The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind study guide is right for you.Related Resources⭐ Middle School Science H
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6th - 9th
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Sea-Level Rising by 2025: A Research Project
~Sea-Level Rising by 2025: A Research Project~ Copyright, Betty J. White, 2024This is a research activity concerning the transformation of global shorelines due to global warming, but before the research begins, students enjoy a fictional short story that introduces them to some background information about global warming.Includes:· A short story and poem, fantasy fiction with a delightful story to learn about global warming. The story takes place in the Arctic and Reykjavik
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5th - 8th
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4-ESS3-2
Number the Stars Bundle
Number the Stars is the reason I wanted to teach upper elementary. It is my absolute favorite book to share with readers. This bundle includes a variety of resources that can be used in small groups or whole class for comprehension and extension. Number the Stars Trifold: Trifolds allow students to all work on the same “work” or task, but at their level. As students progress with their reading group, I provide them with trifolds that go with novels at their reading levels. Included in the produc
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4th - 6th
Discussion Guide for the book: "Lost on a Mountain in Maine" by Donn Fendler
~Book Discussion for the book: “Lost on a Mountain in Maine”~ Written by Donn Fendler, first published in 1939, later in 1978.Discussion guide copyright Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, 2024.125 pages.This is a true story (non-fiction). For 8 years on up; grades 4 on up. Makes a great "read-aloud, too!"Includes:- Part 1: 10 questions, Part 2: possible responses for the discussion leader. For written or oral discussions or as an assessment.-Illustrated with a photo of Kn
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4th - 7th
Among the Hidden Bundle
Among the Hidden has become one of my favorite books to recommend students and teach to kiddos I tutor. This bundle includes a variety of resources that can be used in small groups or whole class for comprehension and extension. Among the Hidden Trifold: Trifolds allow students to all work on the same “work” or task, but at their level. As students progress with their reading group, I provide them with trifolds that go with novels at their reading levels. Included in the product is also a writin
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4th - 6th
Animal Moms & Babies: Nonfiction Passages, Printables, and Assessment
This comprehensive resource immerses students in the fascinating world of animal mothers and their babies. Through a series of engaging nonfiction passages, printables, and an assessment, students will explore how zebra, birds, kangaroo, camels, bison, and deer care for their young. This resource is designed to enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking skills while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature.What's included:Nonfiction passages with photosPrintab
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4th - 6th
Fact and Opinion Task Cards on Plants
If you are looking for a great way to cross the curriculum with science and reading, then this download is just for you! This product is sure to engage and excite your students when learning about Fact and Opinion. With clipart from the nation's #1 reality television show, Duck Dynasty, your students are bound to grasp the concept of identify statements that tell a fact or an opinion.
If the task card states a fact, the students will respond with "That's a fact, Jack". If the task card state
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2nd - 8th
Bayou Magic independent reading packet
This 11 page independent reading resource will assist students in comprehension while reading Bayou Magic. When they have answered 62 recall questions, arranged by chapter and page order, students will be prepared to participate in other guided reading or literacy circle activities. The questions included are intended to help teachers make sure students are completing reading and not just looking through texts or (worst case scenario) fake reading! This packet is a great additional resource for
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3rd - 7th
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